9:15am Family-Friendly Service 11:00am Traditional Service
with Rev. Rebecca Hinds
Join us at 11am for our annual, traditional Easter service as we celebrate the triumph of love over death.
A shorter, family-friendly service will be offered at 9:15am, with simply the Easter story and music, followed by our annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10am.
Priscilla Shumway and Claudia Updike will be our Worship Associates,
Emily White will give the Time for All Ages,
with music provided by our Choir, Bill Gesin, and Ryan Pagels
9:00 AM - Nursery Opens, Annex Children ages 7 and under are welcome in the nursery 9:00am - 12:15pm this Sunday
9:15 AM - Family Service, Sanctuary An abbreviated service with the Easter story and music. 10:00 AM - Easter Egg Hunt, Lavish Coffee Hour, and Portrait Photos, Churchyard and Lower Gage Hall
The Alliance is hosting a lavish coffee hour after each service. Please bring a dish to share and sign up here
Church member and photographer, Kate Timbers has graciously offered to take family photos in the churchyard. Digital copies will be available to purchase and a proceed of the funds will be donated to the church. Please sign up for a time and meet Kate by the double gates leading into Gateway Walk. Signup for a photo slot HERE
11:00 AM - Service, Sanctuary Traditional service celebrating the triumph of love over death.
12:00 PM - Lavish Coffee Hour, Lower Gage Hall The Alliance is hosting a lavish coffee hour after each service. Please bring a dish to share and sign up here
There will be no Forum or Meditation on Easter Sunday
Our formal pledge drive concluded Tuesday after raising $382,094 with 86% of our members participating.
During March, 200 of our member households pledged with an average increase of 16%! 17 households "jumped" up to the next giving level. Thank you to everyone who has pledged to Let Our Light Shine!
Although we are not yet at our goal, Board members and the Pledge Team are reaching out personally to the remaining 32 households. We hope to be close to our goal by the end of April, when we finalize next year's budget.
Still haven't pledged or want to increase your pledge? Pledge online HERE, or email Lily at Lily@charlestonuu.org.
Volunteers Needed this Sunday š£
Take part in our outdoor Easter celebration. Looking for volunteers to set up, facilitate activities, hide eggs, and clean up. Volunteer Sign-Up
Family Circle Saturday, 4/18 For people raising children in our church community. At a member's home in West Ashley. RSVP here (Navigate to "April" tab in the spreadsheet).
Unhushed 4/19 - 5/17, 10:00am -12:00pm on Sundays Unhushed will be the only Youth programming available these Sundays.
Last day of RE classes: Sunday, May 17
THIS WEEK AT CHURCH
TONIGHT: Millennial-Z April Social: BBQ Potluck Thursday April 2, 6:00-8:00pm
4550 Mixson Ave, North Charleston
This month we are gathering for a Potluck at Lily's apartment complex. Join us for conversation and community, just bring a dish, drinks, or game to share! RSVP HERE.
If you would like to be added to the Millennial-Z email group, just email office@charlestonuu.org to stay up to date on the group events.
We are excited to announce that we have exceeded our Auction fundraising goal!
And there are still dinner, brunch and event tickets available!
Tour of Asia: April 18th at 6pm, $200 (last minute opening! This dinner sold out quickly but 2 guests are no longer able to attend)
Scandinavian Brunch: Wednesday May 6th at 11:30 am, $70
A Midsummer Brunch: Saturday, June 13th at 11am, $75
Kansas City Barbecue Cookout: September 26, 6:00pm, $50
Sumptuous Vegetarian Dinner: October 17th at 6pm, $90
Contact the office if you would like to purchase a ticket to any of the above events.
Eden Keepers Saturday, April 4; 9:00am - 12:00pm Churchyard
Come join our monthly volunteer gardening group and help prepare the Churchyard for Easter Sunday! All experience levels welcome. Bring your own gloves if you have them!
Easter Volunteers and Food Items Needed! Sunday, April 5 Gage Hall, Churchyard
We are seeking volunteers for Easter Sunday to bring food for the lavish coffee hour, decorate gage hall, prepare RE games, hide eggs, and so much more! Please review the signup genius here and contact the office with any questions!
Men's Group Tuesday, April 7; 6:30pm Lower Gage Hall
For thoughtful men to come together on a regular basis and share their life concerns, interests, and hopes for the future. Specifically, to provide emotional support, foster bonding, social interaction. Contact Mark Farnham.
PARKING REMINDERS
We are fortunate to be able to offer on-site parking on Sundays and all week long. However, this space is limited. Those who are able to walk and will be at the church campus for less than 3 hours on Sundays are asked to park in the nearby Majestic Square and Queen Street parking garages. Using the barcode on the back of the order of service, you receive 3 free hours of parking at those garages.
Members who park in the church or Charleston Day School lots must clearly display their pass with their name and cell phone number at all times. Please also remember to lock your car and remove any valuables
SAVE THE DATE
April Book Clubs:
Books and Coffee - Notes on Being a Man by Scott Galloway Sunday April 19, 4:30pm Meeting at the Manning's Home at Franke in Mount Pleasant
Minister's Book Club - Mother Emanuel: Two Centuries of Race, Resistance, and Forgiveness in One Charleston Church by Kevin Sack Saturday, April 25, at 10am in the Annex.
Women's Book Club - Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty Tuesday, April 28, 6:00pm, Lower Gage Hall (subject to change if the Library rooms open)
The Alliance Spring Rummage Sale Saturday, April 11; 9:00 - 11:30am Gage Hall
Please drop off donations in Gage Hall before Friday April 10. Call Lily in the office if you would like to arrange a time to bring donations by during the week. You can also place items on the stage this Sunday during the Easter celebrations.
Coffeehouse Concert featuring Ryan Pagels Saturday, April 18th; 3pm Gage Hall
From Ragtime to Radiohead, Ryan plays some of his favorite piano works during April's Coffeehouse Concert! Reserve your tickets HERE. ($20 suggested donation due at the door)
Endowment Investment Board Meeting Thursday April 16, 10am
Zoom
The next Endowment Investment Board meeting is scheduled for April 16, 10am on Zoom. A maximum of 5 members of the congregation may attend if registered to attend 2 days in advance (April 9) with Karen Ruef, EIB Secretary, kruef@icloud.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Social Justice Endowment Grants for 2026:
You can help our Church to financially support worthy non-profit causes that YOU believe in - in our local community! The Social Justice Council is seeking nominations for the 2026 Social Justice Endowment grant. Every few years we disperse endowment fund earnings in the form of grants to non-profit organizations.
You may have a relationship with or knowledge of a worthy non-profit organization that supports our UU values. By all means, let us know about it by completing the nomination form. Donāt know where to star? Hereās a way to do so! The list below has a sample of various categories of non-profit organizations.
Which ones interest you most? Do an internet search for Charleston County non-profits that fit that category and see if you find one or more that may be worth your investigation. Then, let us know why you think they are worthy by completing the nomination form HERE and submitting it to Maureen Porter at mlpmaureen@gmail.com.
Sign up to fill our Blessing Box
NEW Blessing Box Storage Cabinet Location! Due to some exciting A/V upgrades in Gage Hall we have had to move the overflow / storage cabinet for the blessing box. It is now located in the storage area to the side of Gage Hall where the folding chairs are stored.
Please consider signing up to bring donations on an upcomingSunday: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAAA82EAAF49-57940404-fall#/ Blessing box donations can be placed directly in the box, if there is room, or in the storage cabinet in the back storage area of Gage Hall (where the folding chairs are stored.) Throughout the week, staff will refill the box outside as space allows.
Join the Music Program! Now is the perfect time to get involved with our music program at UCC! The two primary ways to be involved are our Chancel Choir, which meets Wednesdays at 6:45pm, and our House Band which typically meets once a month. Professional training/experience not needed! For any questions, please reach out to our music director at ryan@charlestonuu.org
To share a significant life event (births, deaths, celebrations, transitions and other joys and sorrows) send to Marcia Castano at BookOfLife@CharlestonUU.org by Saturday evenings at 6:00 p.m. or write them in person on Sunday morning.
The physical book is kept at the front of the church near the pulpit.
Interested in joining our wonderful church community?
Click here to learn more about membership.
