 Daylight Saving Time Tonight!
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 am on March 12, so remember to have your clocks 'spring ahead' tonight before you go to sleep! (and this is the last time we in Illinois will need to change our clocks!)
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Young people begin in the Sanctuary and will be sung out to their religious exploration classes. Songteller Dolly Parton describes her theology of faith and living in her lyrics. Said to carry one of the most diverse audience followings of fans, this music maker illustrates values of the Unitarian Universalist Principles throughout her work as well as her business decisions and generous charity projects. Dolly says, ‘Forgiveness is all there is.’ Her steadfast convictions to her personal covenants guide her decisions. This dedication to right relations and acting out her faith, is an example for us all. The Band, including some of our youth vocalists, will provide music for this service.
Join us in the Sanctuary or to join the live-stream: go to https://bit.ly/CCUUworshipSvc OR to listen via phone, call 1-312-626-6799 and use meeting id 412 124 873, passcode 1025.
Those viewing the service online may access a copy of the Order of Worship from our website, https://ccuu.org/orders-of-worship/ (under Worship menu).
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 Sunday Religious Exploration (RE) for Children & Youth
Preschool through Grade 8 classes are offered on Sunday Morning and our Senior High Youth Group meets on Sunday evenings. We offer grade cohorts identical to those offered last year, led by our experienced, caring, and capable coordinators and teachers:
- Preschool (Chalice Children)
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 (Spirit Play)
- Grades 3-5 (Nature & Spirit)
- Junior High/Grades 6-8 (In the Middle)
- Senior High Youth Group meets Sunday evenings at 7 pm
For more information on our programs, go to https://ccuu.org/religious-exploration/. If you have not yet registered your child or youth, please complete an RE registration form. Contact our volunteer RE Assistants, Linda Berry and Debbie Lee, with questions, RE.Assistant@ccuu.org.
NOTE: Parents of Children & Youth have been invited to an online meeting with Rev. Denise on Monday, March 20 at 7 pm. Please see the March Focus for the Zoom meeting info.
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 Getting Ready for the Ministerial Search Committee
The efforts in forming the committee to search for a new settled minister will be kicking off this spring. There will be 5 members of the search committee who are nominated and elected from the Congregation and 2 additional members appointed by the Board. The first part of the process is that Board members will be contacting each member to ask who you would trust to be on the Search Committee. We will then have a pool of names for our Nominating Committee to start with. Being on the Search Committee is a daunting task that requires a great deal of work over a one-year period. We understand that you will have many questions about the process, and we’ll try to keep everyone informed along the way. Each Board member will have about 20-25 households to contact, so please try to be as responsive as you can. Thanks.
~ CCUU Board of Trustees
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Attend a Cottage Meeting
 Two more opportunities to have meaningful conversation about money and our dreams. We would love to connect with you and your story. We miss one another, and we all desire deeper connection and more love in our lives. Won’t you join us on this journey?
- Sun, March 12 at 11:30 am in classroom 2
- Tues, March 21 at 7 pm on Zoom
Register here: https://ccuu.breezechms.com/form/23-24cottage-mtg.
OR just show up tomorrow! Those planning to attend the online session should register, so we can be sure you receive the meeting info.
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 Old Magazines Requested
for Visioning Craft Project
The Interim Transitions Team requests donations of magazines, which could be cut up and used to make a collage. If you have some, please drop them off in the Narthex before March 19. Thank you!
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 Open Forum Discussion
Sundays at 9 am
The Forum is now meeting in person and online. Join us in classroom 5 or online: go to www.zoom.us or call 312-626-6799 and when prompted, enter meeting id 927 6261 2301 and passcode 1025.
The discussion topic tomorrow, March 12 is The Powerful Women Who Made History. A gently recommended resource on the topic is available here for review prior to our discussion.
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 Monthly Fair Trade Sale
March 12
Stop by our table in Atherton Hall to purchase high quality, organic items from Equal Exchange - chocolate, coffee, tea, olive oil, nuts & dried fruit, peanut butter.
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 Path to Belonging
Tomorrow, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
This two-class series is an opportunity to learn more about Countryside Church UU and more about the meaning of membership and to get to know others. Our minister, staff, and lay leaders provide opportunities to explore what you are seeking at CCUU and to discover the freedom and diversity of our faith. For those who are ready, it is a path to membership. Path to Belonging will be offered
- March 12 & 19, 2023; 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
- June 4 & 11, 2023; 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
If you want to participate, please register online: https://ccuu.org/path-to-belonging/.
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 Green Sanctuary Meeting
2nd Sundays ~ March 12 at 11:30 am
The Green Sanctuary Committee promotes awareness, appreciation, and action in support of the environment on which we all depend. We promote worship that deepens our connection to the natural world, educational programs for all ages, service projects, and non-partisan political actions that address the climate crisis.
All are welcome to join us for our monthly meetings on the 2nd Sunday of the month. For more information, contact Victoria Hathaway and Natalie Silk, GreenSanctuary@ccuu.org.
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 Buddhist Study Group
2nd Sundays ~ March 12 at 11:30 am
We read & discuss selected Buddhist texts and try to apply the principles & techniques to our every day lives. Join us the 2nd Sunday of each month. Contact Melanie Terbovic for more information.
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 Cook County's COVID community level is LOW so masks are optional at indoor church events.
When the risk level is Medium, masks are optional EXCEPT when singing, when masks are required; when the risk level is High, masks are required.
The level is updated on Thursdays; you can check it here.
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