Embracing the Possibility That It Will Be OK Anyway
with Rev. Lisa Doege, Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah
Rev. Lisa will reflect on chaos, uncertainty, nothing being as we would like it to be--and the possibility that in ways we can't yet envision, it will be ok anyway.
Rachel Feher will be our Worship Associate,
Rev. Lisa will give the Time for All Ages,
with music provided by Bill Gesin and Charleston Vibes, co-ed a cappella group from The College of Charleston.
9:30 AM - Nursery Opens, Annex - Children ages 5 and under are welcome in the nursery 9:30am - 12:15pm
- Children ages 7 and under are welcome after RE classes until 12:15pm.
9:45 AM - Meditation, Upper Gage Hall Participants gather for an hour to practice insight meditation and discuss various aspects of the meditative path and its interplay with our lives. 10:00 AM - Forum, Lower Gage Hall (and now livestreaming on YouTube!) Lindsay Street – Maude Callen: Legendary Nurse-Midwife of South Carolina
Maude Callen was a nurse-midwife in the South Carolina Lowcountry for over 60 years. Her work was brought to national attention in W. Eugene Smith's photo essay "Nurse Midwife," published in Life on December 3, 1951. Lindsay Street is a journalist rooted in the Lowcountry soil. For more than twenty years, she reported from newsrooms across South Carolina
12:00 PM - Coffee Hour, Lower Gage Hall Everyone is invited to our fellowship hall following the Sunday service for coffee and conversation.
Save the Date: May Day Service at James Island County Park May 3 11:00am at Stono Picnic Shelter
THIS WEEK AT CHURCH
CAJM Nehemiah Action Monday, April 27; 6:30 – 8pm
Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church
The centerpiece of our CAJM year — thousands gather to call for justice, present solutions, and stand with one voice for change. We will advocate for improved school governance, protections for Gadsden Creek, and food security for all.
Women's Book Group Tuesday, April 28; 6pm Lower Gage Hall + Zoom
We will not be meeting at the Calhoun Street Library. WE WILL BE MEETING AT GAGE HALL. We will also have a Zoom link that will be available for those who would like to join in remotely. The book we will discuss is "Here One Moment" by Liane Moriarty. Christine will lead our discussion.
Future dates and selected titles are: May 26 - "The Lion Women of Tehran" by Marjan Kamali. Jackie will lead our discussion.
Lily Out of Office April 28 - May 10 and Adjusted Campus Hours for May
Beginning Tuesday April 28, our Church Administrator, Lily Colburn, will be out of office recovering from surgery. She will be off on sick leave April 28 - May 10. She will work a hybrid, partially remote schedule May 11 - June 5. During this time, the church offices will have adjusted hours as other staff cover the office and her responsibilities.
While Lily is out you can connect with other staff for urgent needs. If you have a finance or pledge question, email Christine@charlestonuu.org
If you have a questions about upcoming events or have other member related questions email, Jules@charlestonuu.org
Announcements for the Gateway or Order of Service can be sent to Sue Findlay at susan.findlay@charlestonuu.org
Other questions can go to Rev. Rebecca at minister@charlestonuu.org
Postponed: Minister's Book Club New Date: TBA Lower Gage Hall
Rev. Rebecca's April Book Club discussing Mother Emanuel: Two Centuries of Race, Resistance, and Forgiveness in One Charleston Church by Kevin Sack has been postponed to May.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Unhushed: Releasing students policy
Parents and caregivers, please come to the classroom in Upper Gage Hall to pick Youth up when class ends.
☀️ As weather permits, Elementary class will be held outside for the rest of the church year. We will meet at the white picnic table that is behind Gage Hall and next to the Nursery/Annex.
🌷 May Day Service, Sunday, May 3 at James Island County Park. No elementary RE classes or nursery care. Youth will still have their Unhushed program onsite that day.
SAVE THE DATE
Churchyard Memorials Costs Increasing May 1!
The churchyard will be filled with activity this spring and summer as we celebrate the first anniversary of the Memorial Walkway, the completion of The Open Space Memorial Garden, and progress on the churchyard master plan.
Members have two options for memorials in our churchyard for themselves and their families. The fees for either option support the Churchyard Maintenance Endowment Fund (held at the Coastal Community Foundation) to ensure the perpetual care of the memorials and the churchyard.
Memorial Walkway
April 30 is your last chance to become a founding member of the Memorial Walkway. Founding members receive a $500 discount on their niche. Beginning in May 2026 the cost of a memorial walkway niche will be $2,500 plus engraving fees.
Open Space Memorial Garden
To reserve an inscription on one of the Open Space plinths, there is an application and fee of $500, plus the cost of engravings. For those who reserve an inscription before the end of April 2026, the engraving cost is $195. After installation, the cost will increase to $395 per inscription.
Interested? Visit the information table in Gage Hall during coffee hour or contact Lily in the office at (843) 723-4617 or lily@charlestonuu.org.
Women's Group Prayer Retreat Saturday, May 16; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Lower Gage Hall
How can we nourish the soul in these times? Retreat is listed as one of the ways of prayer. Explore 13 ways of prayer and add your own. Engage in silence meditation, liturgical dance, song, journaling, blessing of the hands and honey communion. If desired, bring a small token representing your spirituality to decorate our prayer altar.
Cost: $20 to Lily at the church office. Early registration is encouraged as participation will be limited to 15 people. Journals and light snacks will be provided. Participants are asked to bring a blanket or cushion. Register HERE
Questions? contact Geni Felsinger or office@charlestonuu.org
May Day Service and Picnic May 3, 11am JICP, Stono Shelter
Join us for a joyful Sunday service at the park and take a trip around the MayPole. Bring a dish to share! Park entry fee is $2
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.
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. Don’t know where to star? Here’s 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.
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?
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