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COVID -19 UPDATE: We are currently at Phase 0
This week’s two week incidence rate in Greenville County is 587.2/100,000,
and the two-week % positive testing rate is 17.3%
Announcements

GUUF Advent Connection Calendar starts TODAY!
CLICK THE GRAPHIC to SEE THE CALENDAR

It's Dec. 1st already! So the countdown to Christmas begins. There are Advent calendars with jam, LEGOs, beer, chocolate, dog treats, and more. This year, you are invited to participate in a special advent calendar just for GUUF.

You'll find daily activities from today to December 24 - ways to engage with the Fellowship community and family or friends.

Share on social media or send a photo or note to Rev. Lisa sharing your activities. For a printable version, click here.

Win a Porsche! 

A 2003 Porsche Boxster, valued at $8,000 has been generously donated to the Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and we have decided to raffle it off to one lucky winner!

$10 / 10 tickets          $50 / 65 tickets          $100 / 150 tickets

You could be the next owner of this beautiful car for only $10!  Plus, to sweeten the deal, share on social media and get free tickets!!  What more could you possibly ask for!
SOCIAL JUSTICE
 
THREATS TO HOUSING SECURITY-THURSDAY, DEC. 10 AT 6:30 PM
Financial worries and the threat of eviction are a sad reality for many in our community. To address those concerns, Sustaining Way is partnering with the Nicholtown Neighborhood Association, the City of Greenville and Greenville Human Relations to provide an informative 90-minute zoom forum about housing security in Nicholtown. It’ll feature advice from housing experts about renter rights, the eviction moratorium, ways to lower energy bills, understanding tax bills, and home/property maintenance assistance. To register, go to sustainingway.org
 
ANNIE’S HOUSE
Enjoy gardening or just being outdoors? Sign up to be a gardening volunteer at Annie’s House, located at 60 Baxter St, Greenville. They offer opportunities every Tuesday  & Wednesday from 4-5:30 pm. Learn more at https://www.sustainingway.org/get-involved/  

FOOD NOT BOMBS
Upstate Food Not Bombs is a solidarity-based organization, not a charity. All donations come from the community and go directly back into the community, and they’re always given freely with no strings attached. There are MANY volunteer opportunities and their Facebook page is updated on a daily basis. https://www.facebook.com/UpstateFoodNotBombs/
 
HELP REDUCE METHANE EMISSIONS
More than 20% of global carbon emissions come from agriculture and food production—and half of all methane emissions come from cattle and rice crops alone. If we want to slow deforestation, improve air and water quality, improve personal health, and shrink emissions, changing the way we eat is the most effective way to do so.  Buy local, and eat meat-free at least 2 days a week. See kickstart.pcrm.org for meal plans.

UNITED MINISTRIES FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
Do you wish to donate non-perishable food items, but would like to do so without having to enter a building? United Ministries has made it both safe and easy. with an outdoor place to drop off items. Here’s the pdf with instructions:  https://united-ministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Donation-Toolkit-during-COVID.pdf
 
 
 
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
HOLIDAY GIFT SESSIONS WITH LOVE
FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT GUUF
 
With the exception of the "White Lies" series, regular Adult RE programming will be on hiatus in December. Instead, we invite you to join us for four “Holiday Gift Sessions” on Sunday evenings in December at 6:30. Each program will last from 1-1½ hours.  One sign up link, but each session is different and stands alone.  For access to one or all of the sessions, CLICK HERE.
 
December 6th: Surviving the Holidays
Whether you find yourself alone during the holiday season or surrounded (virtually or in person) with a chaotic press of friends and family, the holidays can be stressful in many ways. In this session, we will share thoughts, humor, anecdotes, and antidotes for relieving stress and staying balanced even when we aren't very merry.
December 13: The Meaning(s) of Christmas for UUs
 Unitarians celebrate the diversity of their religious backgrounds and   spiritual beliefs. What meaning, then, does this special time of year hold
 for each of us? Come share your take on Christmas. Let’s see what a   broad palette of thought and celebration we share as UUs.
December 20: A Spiritual Yule
There are those among us who find special meaning at this time of year beyond the traditions of Christianity, Santa Claus, and gift-giving. Come enjoy a YULE celebration led by members of our Faces of the Goddess and Earth Spirit groups at GUUF.
December 27:  A Virtual New Year’s Celebration
 While we may not be able to gather in person, let’s join together and   share the love with a virtual New Year’s celebration. We can   share memories, traditions, anecdotes, and a short ritual about things   we are ready to release, and what we hope to bring forth in the new   year.  And Toasting—plenty of toasting!
 
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 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 7 pm-9 pm 
November 12-January 21 on Zoom
(No session November 26th or December 24th)
Led by Rev. Lisa Bovee-Kemper
 
 
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.
UUWOC
 

It's not too late to donate to the UUWOC for #GivingTuesday.  Donations can be made via Paypal or by writing a check to UUWOC and mailing it to: 

UUWOC,
1135 State Park Rd,
Greenville, SC 29609.
 
Thanks for your continued support!
 
 
Help Wanted Ads


“Help Wanted Ads” have become a new periodic feature focusing on short term / single projects to help GUUF’s committees and staff stay responsive and relevant in our community. Imagine if you could help with ….

A Virtual Fundraiser - Are you good with Facebook Live or Auctria?  We are planning an online fundraiser.  Join the fun of a collaborative project to help GUUF’s budget!  Please leave a note at volunteer@ greenvilleuu.org

Memorial Garden - To perpetuate the memories of those in the Memorial Garden and those to follow, people are needed to help with biographical archives, plaque placement and garden maintenance.  Please leave a note at volunteer@greenvilleuu.org.
 

Thank you so much to those who have volunteered and those who might!  
Any questions can be sent to volunteer@greenvilleuu.org.  
COMMUNITY CARING
JOYS & SORROWS
11/29/2020



We Extend our Loving Support:
 
  • Please send healing thoughts and prayers to my dear friend, Eleanor who is battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She is a kind, gentle soul with a fierce passion for social justice.- Karen Pere Williams
  • Please hold my friend, Natasha and her family in your prayers. They recently lost their 18-year-old son, Timmy to an extremely rare genetic disorder. With his family’s love, along with outstanding medical care, Timmy was able to exceed his life expectancy by 13 years.-Karen Pere Williams                                              
  • Ward Hammond asks for thoughts and prayers for his Aunt Gladys in Manning, SC. She is now recovering from surgery and doing well. Ward says, "She may be the sweetest lady I have ever known." Please shower virtual blessings!                                                                                                                         
  • Sharing the news that my dear friend of four decades, champion runner, cyclist, hiker & camper, Nancy Bell, died peacefully in Charleston on November 21st with close family at her bedside. She lived and loved hugely, was well-loved in return and is missed by so many friends and family alike. -Lynda Molnar                                                                                                                             
  •  I was just reminded that my favorite Beatle, George Harrison, passed away on November 29, 2001. My guitar still gently weeps.
Did You Know???


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. 
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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