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We are currently in Phase 1: the two-week cumulative incidence level is now 109.4 and the two-week percent positive is 7.3%.

We will re-enter Phase 2 when the two-week incidence rate is less than 50 per 100,000 and the 2-week average percent positive tests below 8%  
CLICK HERE FOR THE GUUF REOPENING PLAN
CLICK HERE to view the CDC Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. 
GUUF's Office Administrator, Karen Kniffin, is on vacation through August 4, 2021.
If you need immediate assistance during this time, please contact Rev. Lisa.  Karen will return any voicemail and emails when she returns to the office on Thursday, August 5th.

NOTE:  There will be no 8/4-8/10 edition of the E-News. The regular E-News schedule will resume the following week. 

Sunday Service:
Be Subject to One Another
July 25th at 11:00am 
Rev. Kimberley Debus, Ward Hammond, Dionisio Camacho

The service will be available via livestream ONLY at 
https://www.facebook.com/GreenvilleUU/live
 


Worship Craft

A workshop with the Rev. Kimberley Debus

Saturday, August 14 from10am-3pm
2 two-hour sessions (on Zoom) with a lunch break

Have you ever wondered how a Sunday service is created? Have you ever considered serving as a Worship Associate? Join the Sunday Services Committee for this exciting workshop and find out more! No commitment is required to attend - we'll discuss joining the team after the training.

Explore the crafting of a Sunday service - with an eye to intention and purpose, collaboration and connection, performance and inclusion. All are welcome!
Contact Rev. Lisa to sign up.
SOCIAL JUSTICE

 
Clemson Survey:
Food Waste & Consumer Purchase Decisions
Sara S. Cothran, graduate student of Dr. Julie Northcutt of Clemson University, is conducting research on food waste and consumer purchase decisions. Sara is asking GUUF members to consider taking her survey, which will help her get accurate and thoughtful information from people who are interested in reducing food waste. It should only take 10 minutes to complete.
 
Here is the survey link:
https://clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_6KYK6faIDQ1zuGG
 
If you have any. questions, feel free to reach out to Sara at: sstanci@clemson.edu or to Julie at jknorth@clemson.edu. Thank you!


GUUF’s Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup • Saturday, August 21 at 7:30 AM
Join us for our next Adopt-A-Highway Litter Pickup. on Saturday, August 21st at 7:30 AM. We’ll be cleaning up the same stretch of road—Old Buncombe Road from E. Blue Ridge Drive to Duncan Hill Chapel Road. Due to the heat, we’ll get an earlier start at 7:30 am. Safety vests, litter picker uppers, water and snacks will be provided. To volunteer, please RSVP Karen at kpw0716@gmail.com. Kids 13+ are also welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
 
Let’s keep Greenville Cleanville. (Borrowed from a poster I saw at a local bus stop.)


GUUF’s Food Drop-Off • Saturday, August 14th • 9-11 AM
 
This time we're collecting non-perishable food and supplies for Upstate Food Not Bombs. Many of whom they serve are homeless, therefore they can only accept canned items with a pull top. In addition, they need protein bars, bottled water, Gatorade, gum, diapers of all sizes, baby wipes, bandaids, chapstick, toilet paper, family-size toothpaste & toothbrushes, Q-tips, dog & cat food, Ibuprofen & dish soap. Also would appreciate school supplies for the kids such as folders, notebooks, pens & pencils.
 
Food Not Bombs Needs:
Coconut milk, lentils, rice, black beans, and pasta (for the 30 family grocery bags they share each week), plastic grocery bags, and brown paper sandwich bags
NANTAHALA 2021 RAFTING TRIP SUNDAY
AUGUST 22
 

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!"
 
COMMUNITY CARING

We Extend Our Loving Support: 
 
From Jeannette and Marshall Winn: We are delighted to announce the birth of our grandson, August Hughes Nordholm, on July 14. Proud parents are our daughter, Eleanor, who grew up in this congregation, and our son-in-law Alex, who grew up with similar values.
 
If you would like to submit a candle of Joy or Sorrow to be lit during the service,
 click here. Please Note: Submissions received after 9 am on Sunday will be shared next week.
 
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
AVAILABLE ONLINE 24/7
(Eight permanent lessons-no registration required) ­­­­­
Anyone, of any age, who wants simple ways to express their UU faith in the context of home and daily life will find something of interest here.  This series offers engaging ideas and activities for individuals, families, and partners for integrating UU faith into your home and daily practice.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

More programs are under development, and we hope to share offerings from other congregations as well, so check back regularly for updates.
You can help make it happen! Email adultre@greenvilleuu.org to discover how.
Did You Know???
Core Office Hours are Tuesday-Friday from 9 am-1 pm.
Please make appointments for visits outside of the core office hours listed above.

Masks are requested.

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.
 
If you have an emergency situation, please dial 9-1-1 for assistance.
CLICK HERE  TO VISIT THE GUUF BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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