Worry never does us much good, but awareness and preparation can. Nationwide, across South Carolina, and right here in Charleston, are we ready to respond to authoritarian attacks on our neighbors and beloveds, on voting and democracy, and on the values we hold dear?
Rachel Feher will be our Worship Associate and give the Time for All Ages, with music provided by our House Band - James Gergen, Mark Farnham, Edward Pharr, Frank Ruopoli, Regina Ruopoli, Sheila Russell.
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!) Cameron Tilley on this year’s Nobel Economics Prize-winners
Over the last two centuries, for the first time in history, the world has seen sustained economic growth, lifting vast numbers of people out of poverty. The 2025 Nobel Prize for economic sciences was awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt for their work on innovation and how that provides the impetus for further progress. Tilley is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at the College of Charleston and assistant director of the Center for Public Choice & Market Process. He earned his Ph.D. in political science from Duke University, focusing on political institutions and normative political theory. Tilley was previously a Scholar-in-Residence at The Stephenson Institute for Classical Liberalism at Wabash College. His research interests include norms, civil society, and public choice.
12:00 PM - Coffee Hour, Lower Gage Hall Everyone is invited to our fellowship hall following the Sunday service for coffee and conversation.
The Alliance Spring Rummage Sale Saturday, April 11; 9:00 - 11:30am Gage Hall
Join us Saturday morning for great finds and deals all while supporting The Alliance!
Donations will be accepted until noon on Friday April 10.
Women's Group Saturday, April 11; 10:00am Main Library Branch
We will discuss the Soul Matters packet for April. The topic is Embracing Possibility. We will be meeting this coming Saturday, in Room B at the Main Library on Calhoun Street. We will also do some logistical planning for the Women's Retreat on Saturday, May 16. As always you are encouraged to join us even if you have not reviewed the packet!
Coffee with the Minister Tuesday, April 14; 9:00am - 10:30am Vintage Coffee Cafe in Mt. Pleasant
Join Rev. Rebecca to connect over coffee with her and other members!
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 14) with Karen Ruef, EIB Secretary, kruef@icloud.com
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.
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
SAVE THE DATE
New Member Lunch and Learn Membership Class Sunday, April 19; 12:30 - 2:00pm Upper Gage Hall
If you have been curious about membership this is your chance to join Reverend Rebecca and others just like you for a class to help us get to know one another better, connect you with the programs and people you’ll want to meet and answer questions. Light lunch provided. Bring your friends!
Email or call to let us know you’ll be there. To RSVP email jules@charlestonuu.org or call her at 843-284-6735.
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)
Low Country Foodbank Volunteering Saturday, April 18; 9:00am - 12:00pm 2864 Azalea Ave, North Charleston
Please join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month to volunteer at the LCFB. We meet at 9:00 a.m. and usually finish by 11:30. Closed-toe shoes required. Children 12 and older with an adult and 16 and older are welcome to participate; LCFB staff will sign for school volunteer hours. Sign up HERE
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)
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. 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.
PARKING REMINDERS
We are fortunate to be able to offer on-site parking for members 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
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?
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