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COVID -19 UPDATE: We are currently at Phase 0
This week’s two week incidence rate in Greenville County is 331.4/100,000,
and the two-week % positive testing rate is 14.8%
Announcements
A message from your GUUF President, Jeannette Winn:

We have realized that when we moved from publishing our monthly Flame to our weekly E-News that we no longer have had the monthly columns from the Minister, the GUUF President, and the Director of the UUWoC that we were used to reading.  So we’re trying to work out a schedule so we can have those regular musings and reports in addition to the normal announcements that appear each week in the E-News.

Thanks to those of you who have responded to the questionnaire you received from the Covid-19 Task Force.  If you haven’t put your two cents in and would like to, please do so asap, using this link: https://rb.gy/q5dyhw. We are in the process of going through your responses and suggestions now, which are very helpful to the Covid-19 Task Force.

After many months of hard work by the Bylaws Task Force during last year and this year, I am happy to report that the GUUF Board approved the proposed new Bylaws at our October meeting, and the Bylaws Task Force will soon be sending out a copy of them to the Congregation for your consideration.  We will then organize several virtual cottage meetings set up so that everyone can discuss the proposed changes and offer comments and suggestions before we schedule a congregational meeting to approve the new Bylaws.  FYI, our current Bylaws were last amended on July 29, 2012.  Many, many thanks to the task force of Tommie Reece, Jo Anne Hennigan, and Rev. Lisa Bovee-Kemper, first led by Dave Ball, last year’s GUUF President, and now Howard Jones, our President-Elect!

I hope you have exercised your all-important right to vote in today’s election!  (Polls are open until 7 pm.) No matter what the results, our country faces a huge task of healing and better communication.  May we, as UU’s, embrace our seven principles, particularly keeping in mind our first:  the inherent worth and dignity of every person. 
 
 
GUUF “Help Wanted Ads”
“Help Wanted Ads” will be a new periodic feature focusing on immediate one time/ short term/single projects to help GUFF’s committees stay responsive and relevant in our community.

Imagine if you could help with ….
  • Sunday Morning Services - Are you good with IT or wiring?   Person(s) needed for Sunday service live streaming; and permanent wire and cable laying.  Please leave a note at sundayservices@greenvilleuu.org
  • An E-fundraiser - Looking for creative folks with internet savvy to organize and make happen a one-time virtual movie or theater e-fundraising event.  Fun!  Please leave a note at volunteer@greenvilleuu.org 
  • Adult Religious Education and Exploration - 2-3 more folks are needed to plan online experiences.  Please leave a note at adultre@greenvilleuu.org
  • Memorial Garden - To perpetuate the memories of those in the Memorial Garden and those to follow, 2 persons needed to help with biographical archives, plaque placement and garden maintenance.  Please leave a note at volunteer@greenvilleuu.org
  • Rowland McFerrin House (Social Justice Committee) - While the house temporarily has no occupants, help is needed to paint Unit B interior.  GUUF Phase 0 protocol will be followed. Please leave a note at volunteer@greenville uu.org.
And, any general questions can be sent to volunteer@greenvilleuu.org.   Thank you so much!!!

 
NEWS FROM THE SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
GUUF HOLIDAY GIFT CARDS & FOOD DROP-OFF—Saturday, Nov. 14th from 9AM-11AM
This time we’re collecting Walmart gift cards for the families living at the Rowland McFerrin House. In addition, we’re looking for food donations, which will go to our neighbors at the Iglesias Jesus el Ray. Items needed: Rice, sugar, vegetable oil, boxed cereal, dried pinto beans (canary), tuna, boxed pasta (fideo type vermicelli), tortillas, potatoes, onions, tomato sauce and small bottles of garlic paste.
SUSTAINABILITY GROUP: Learn how GUUF can reduced emissions & costs 
Join South Carolina Interfaith Power & Light and National Interfaith Power & Light to learn how congregations to apply Project Drawdown solution to reduce emissions. You’ll hear from the Director of Drawdown Learn, Dr. Elizabeth Bagley and winners from the Cool Congregations Challenge. Webinar will be on Nov. 16 at 1PM ET. Register herehttp://bit.ly/IPLDrawdown 
New Energy Reduction Tool Launched 
The SC Energy Office recently launched EnergySaver.SC.GOV, a new website to help residential and commercial consumers easily find energy-saving programs. The website is intended to be a one-stop-shop for energy financing, incentives and related resources. 
IMMIGRANT JUSTICE: Virtual Happy or Sad Hour, Tuesday, Nov. 17th from 6:30-7:30PM ET
Eleanor and Alex Nordholm (the Winn’s daughter and SIL) are on the board of Justice in Motion, an organization that protects migrant rights through a unique network of on-the-ground human rights partners in Mexico and Central America. This organization works with the ACLU by leading the search efforts to find families who have been forcibly separated at the border by mobilizing its "Defender Network" of human rights lawyers and NGOs to find the deported parents and help them seek asylum and reunite with their children. 

Eleanor and Alex are hosting a virtual happy hour on Nov. 17th from 6:30-7:30PM ET for Cathleen Caron, Justice in Motion's Founder & Executive Director, who will speak about how Justice in Motion been working on reuniting families safely during COVID and answer any question you may have on what comes next.  
 
Please RSVP to eleanor.nordholm@gmail.com by November 9th, and she’ll send you the zoom link!
 
News from the UUWOC

UUWOC Virtual Silent Auction on Facebook
November 27th - December 1st.

Please contact montessoriworldofchildren@gmail.com if you would like to
donate any NEW items or free business services. 
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
“The Challenge of Jesus” – the Myth and the Man
 
John Dominic Crossan brings the life and times of Jesus into historic focus in an 8-part video+discussion series on Zoom. This Biblical scholar’s deep knowledge and wit provide a context for knowing Jesus in a new way:
  • Who he was
  • What he did
  • How his followers became early Christians
Sundays October 4 – November 22, 7-9 pm
Click Here to register for this series
TIMELY TOPICS FOR TOUGH TIMES
Tuesday Evenings from 7-8:30 PM weekly
An ongoing discussion series addressing current social issues. Free of charge.  
Pre-registration required. Open to adults, parents and teens.
Register online at www.guufre.org, Adult RE.

Nov. 10: Isabelle Mercier:
“Giving Up Worry, The Power of Zero Tolerance”

Nov. 17: Becky Roberts:
“Free Mom Hugs and the (Discriminatory) Reasons Why They Do What They Do”

Nov. 24:
Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Benefits of Pets
 
 
WHITE LIES
 In 1965, UU Minister Rev. James Reeb was attacked in Selma, Alabama after leaving a restaurant. He died three days later.  Three white men were arrested, but quickly acquitted and the case was closed. No one was ever held to account for his murder.
Fifty years later, two Alabama journalists returned to Selma to investigate. It took them five years to expose the lies that kept the murder from being solved, but in the process they uncovered a wrenching story about guilt and memory that says as much as much about America today as it does about the past.
White Lies is a serialized investigative podcast released over 7 episodes on National Public Radio.   “RIVETING!”  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON THE WEB
 
Please join us for a multi-congregation Adult Religious Education class exploring the real-life implications of systemic racism.

Eight sessions on Thursday Evenings from November 12-January 21 on Zoom.  
(No session December 24)
Led by Rev. Lisa Bovee-Kemper
 
NEW BOOK STUDY:
THE FOUR AGREEMENTS by Don Miguel Ruiz
MONDAY EVENINGS, October 26 – November 16
7:00-8:30 PM on Zoom (4-part series)
In The Four Agreements, shamanic teacher and healer Don Miguel Ruiz presents a simple and effective code of personal conduct learned from his Toltec ancestors. Full of grace and simple truth, this classic work still speaks to us about peaceful and beneficial ways to deal with relationships and situations in our lives, even in, maybe especially in, these strangest of times. We will discuss each of the Agreements in turn for four weeks.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
BEING UU at HOME
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.
COMMUNITY CARING
Joys & Sorrows
11/01/2020

We Extend Our Loving Support:
  • Jayce Tromsness is having heart bypass surgery on Monday. Jayce, Ann, and their daughter were members and quite active for several years while Mae (now known as Rae) was growing up. Please keep them in your hearts and send good vibes!

We Celebrate With: 
 
  • Thank you for all your thoughts of healing. Kevin is out of the hospital and at home recuperating-we are grateful it turned out well. -Luci Fernandez
Did You Know???
Covenant Circles
Some GUUF Covenant Circles have remained active, holding virtual meetings, during this pandemic. Covenant Circle meetings done virtually have met a need for social connection and meaningful conversation. If you are interested in joining a Covenant Circle with a virtual meeting type format, we will find a spot for you.  Also, as we normally do in the Fall, if you would like to change to a different circle to meet new and different people, this is also the time to let us know of that request. 
 
Please contact covenantcircles@greenvilleuu.org with your request or with any questions regarding Covenant Circles. 
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.
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