We are currently in Phase 2; the two-week incidence level is now
25.59/100,000, and the two-week percent positive is 2.0%.

We will reach Phase 3 when the two-week incidence rate is less than 10 per 100,000 and the 2-week average percent positive tests below 5%  
CLICK HERE FOR THE GUUF REOPENING PLAN
CLICK HERE to view the CDC Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. 

 

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Interfaith Power & Light invites you to view the 30-minute film, “Other Side of the Hill.” It offers a hopeful inspiring look at local leaders on the ground in rural America who are leading climate action in their communities. But it is also about coming together, finding common ground and new climate frameworks, and shining a light on rural voices as we envision a path forward. The film will be available for free online viewing July 10 - 25. Registration opens July 1.

You can watch the trailer and sign up to get a registration reminder here.
 
In addition to the movie, members of our Social Justice Committee will hold an online discussion on how we can reach out and bridge the divide.
 

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Composting 101

If you want to start composting, but aren't sure where to begin, Danielle Parks, Sustainability Coordinator at Sustaining Way, breaks down what you need to know in this helpful blog post.
 
https://www.upstateforever.org/blog/connecting-people-to-nature/composting-101-with-sustaining-way
 

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Local Red Cross Board member (and longtime GUUF member) Jo Anne Hennigan reminds us that the Red Cross needs your help! Thankfully, we’ve been spared lately the hurricanes that usually bring the Red Cross to top of mind, but home fires (unfortunately) never take a break. Did you know that after a home fire, 40 percent of the American public cannot cover an expense of $400 or more? The Red Cross spends an average of $1250 per family, helping home fire victims get on the road to recovery. Can you be a Hometown Hero and help? The Upstate Chapter of the American Red Cross has been offered a challenge match: your contribution will be matched until the total reaches $5000! Here’s the link to make your contribution count double: https://e.givesmart.com/events/lsk/c/:JOQZfJcnIJ_/
 

 

Hal Smith and Merridee Harper are partnering with Brookside Rafting once again to run 3 Nantahala trips this summer. The dates are June 20 (Father's Day), July 11, and August 22. The cost is only $16 (to Brookside) which covers all equipment. Raft captains and passengers are all welcome - hardboaters, too! We'll need at least 8 prepaid participants to run a trip.  CLICK HERE to read the attached document for important information!"
 

• We celebrated Don Youngblood's 80th birthday this past weekend with our first get-away in months. - Lynda Molnar

• Celebrating her victory in a landmark 5-4 decision this day 8 years ago, Edie Windsor was successful in striking down part of the Federal “Defense of Marriage Act” (DOMA) based on a violation of her 5^th Amendment rights to “equal liberty as a lesbian woman who had been married to her wife, whom she had lived with for 40 years. Edie died on Sept. 12^th, 2017, but her contribution to the LGBTQIA community lives on. -Candy Kern
   

The GUUF Gold Star is a simple way for YOU to recognize one another for volunteer service.
To make your submission to suggest a Gold Star recipient, click here or contact Lynn Bell, Volunteer Coordinator. 

PASTORAL CARE
To reach the Pastoral Care Team, call or email
  the Fellowship Administrator, 864-271-4883 or office@greenvilleuu.org, or if out of hours, call 864-365-6177 (please leave a clear voicemail message). 

In the event of a crisis or loss of a loved one, call the minister directly,  Rev. Lisa Bovee-Kemper, on
864-301-1477 or email minister@greenvilleuu.org.