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Please Note: This version of the 4/7/21-4/13/21 E-News contains a correction to the date that was originally listed for this week's Humanist Discussion Group.
That meeting will take place this Sunday (4/11/21) at 9:30 AM.
We are currently in Phase 0; the two-week incidence level is now  262.1/100,000, and the two-week percent positive is 5.7 %.

We will reach Phase 1 when the two-week incidence rate is less than 200 per 100,000.  We have already met a two-week percent positive rate of less than 10% for Phase 1.
CLICK HERE FOR THE GUUF REOPENING PLAN
CLICK HERE to view the CDC Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. 
2021/2022 Pledge Drive!!!
BUUMERANG GUUFERS

Over the years, some of our members have moved away, only to return to our warm embrace. Some of them have spoken on Sundays to explain what drew them back to GUUF. This past Sunday, on April 4, Betsy and Drew Daubenspeck spoke, and at the upcoming service on April 11, we will hear from Richard and Hilary Nelson. Click on the links below to learn more about these remarkable members who couldn't stay away!
“Every day is a bank account, and time is our currency. 
No one is rich, no one is poor, we've got 24 hours each.”    

-Christopher Rice-
 
Announcements!!!
Our Humanist Discussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. every second Sunday - please join us on April 11th. 

E-mail or call Don Youngblood for this month's discussion topic.

Thanks!  
The monthly Board Meeting will take place on
Wednesday, April 14th, at 7:00 PM.
All members are welcome.

If you would like to attend, CLICK HERE to contact
Jeannette Winn.  

If you would like a copy of the minutes from a previous board meeting, email office@greenvilleuu.org
April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day.  In the absence of an advance directive, medical personnel rely on family members to determine what a patient’s wishes might be.  Family members often struggle to make difficult decisions, and sometimes they aren’t available when a decision needs to be made.  Advanced planning for final arrangements can alleviate a lot of stress for both an individual and their loved ones.

Please join us via Zoom on either Friday, April 16 at 3:30-5:00pm or Tuesday, April 20 at 6:30-8:00pm to learn how you can create your own last wishes document to be placed on file with your healthcare providers. 

Rev. Lisa will also explain how to plan a memorial service in advance, and Jim Yockey will discuss how to set up a directive for placing cremains in the Fellowship’s Memorial Garden.  Planning kits are available through
the Office and forms are available on the Fellowship website at:  https://greenvilleuu.org/memorial-garden-2/
 
Click below to register for one of the sessions and a link will be sent to join the meeting:   
 
 
 S.O.S.!  Save Your Stuff!! 
  
In order to move along the inventory in Audrey's Closet and add some income to GUUF’s coffers, plans are in progress for a late spring / early summer Outdoor Yard and Audrey's Closet Thrift Store Sale.   This one time event will be open to GUUF members and the community.  
We would love for you to add to the merchandise for sale.  As you begin spring cleaning, please save your treasures for GUUF - think: nice clothing, good kitchenware, furniture, yard care items, tools, too.

Details about when, how to donate, etc, are all dependent on the county Covid data, so stay flexible and Stay Tuned!!   

Updates will appear in the E-News/Spark and Sunday morning service announcements.  Questions can be emailed to volunteer@greenvilleuu.org.
 
UUWOC
Happy Springtime from the UUWoC!
 
As our school prepares to renew our license, we held our annual CPR/First Aid Training for all staff members. We had fun and learned all of the most up-to-date information. Each employee of our school is required to be certified in CPR and First Aid - just one more of the myriad ways we go above and beyond for our children.
SOCIAL JUSTICE


 
Food Drop-Off & Glass Recycling—
Saturday, April 17 • 9AM - 11AM  • GUUF Parking Lot
Collecting non-perishable food items for Iglesias Jesus el Rey’s Food Pantry We’re also accepting Walmart gift cards for the families at the Rowland McFerrin House.
Gift cards will go towards purchasing fresh fruit and veggies. If you prefer
to send a check, please make it out to GUUF and write
“Rowland McFerrin House” in the memo line.



Free Glass Recycling—Saturday, April 17 • 9AM – 2PM • GUUF Parking Lot
Glass recycling will be held on the same day as the food drop-off, but the hours have been extended for your convenience. Two glass recycling bins will be set up next to the metal dumpster before you get to Audrey's Closet. They’ll be there from 9 AM-2 PM. Bricolage Dynamics will collect the glass and recycle it into an environmentally friendly sand material. Thanks to Elaine Brummett for organizing this.
 
We ask that you follow these glass recycling rules:
• Mixed broken glass is great, but NO porcelain, window panes, food or candle wax
• Wash your glass as if you were planning to use them again
• Remove caps and lids from bottles and jars
• Paper labels are okay
• No plastic or paper bags, boxes, etc.—only glass!
 


Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup—Saturday, May 15th • Time TBD
We’ve been assigned a two-mile stretch of Rutherford Rd from N. Pleasantburg Dr. to Donnan Rd. The first scheduled cleanup will be Saturday, May 15th. SCDOT will supply us with vests and bags. You need not be a member of GUUF to sign up. (So invite your friends!!!) Remember, you can volunteer once, or as many times as you like. It’s a great way to get outdoors, enjoy each other’s company (while being socially distanced), and do some good for our community.
If interested, please drop Karen a note at kpw0716@gmail.com
 
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.
UU ADULT RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION CURRICULUM SHARING AREA-WIDE IS HAPPENING NOW!
CHECK OUT THESE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!

This is a great way to learn new things and connect with UU friends from all over!

A COURSE IN MIRACLES STUDY GROUP
Thursday afternoons, beginning January 7, 2021
Participants will use daily lessons from the
Course in Miracles Workbook
and then share their experiences and thoughts in the
weekly Zoom meetings. This class is offered
by the UU Fellowship of Statesboro, GA.
If interested, email ShariRB@aol.com to register.
 
COMMUNITY CARING


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 not be shared until next week.
Did You Know???
Memorial Garden Update 

While the GUUF property and buildings are closed to all but essential personnel and UUWOC staff and students, you can still visit the Memorial Garden if you wish to pay your respects.  

 
Please be aware that a mask and social distancing protocols are mandatory if others are present in the garden at the time of your visit. 
(updated 01/04/21)

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.
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. 
CLICK HERE  TO VISIT THE GUUF BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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