Kindness is one of the most transformative powers at our disposal. This will include two powerful stories of transformation that occurred because of the kindness of people.
Scott Morgan will be our Worship Associate and give the Time for All Ages, with music provided by Brad Hentey, Chris Crosby, and Ryan Pagels.
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. 10:30 AM - Nursery Opens, Annex - For the summer, children ages 7 and under are welcome in the nursery until 12:15pm or the conclusion of worship.
- If you need childcare to be able to attend meditation this summer, please email office@charlestonuu.org and emily@charlestonuu.org to let us know.
12:00 PM - Coffee Hour, Gage Hall Immediately following the service you are invited next door to join us for coffee and light refreshments in our fellowship hall.
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THIS WEEK AT CHURCH
Eden Keepers Saturday, July 11; 8:30am Churchyard
The next UU churchyard work party is this Saturday, July 11, from 8:30 to 11 am, weather permitting (no committee meeting or potluck afterward).
If you can't get there at 8:30, come when you can. Bring gardening tools if you have them, gloves, water to drink while working, and insect repellent. Open to new gardeners!
Endowment Investment Board Meeting Tuesday, July 14; 10:00am Zoom
The next Endowment Investment Board meeting is scheduled for July 14 at 10am on Zoom.
A maximum of 5 members of the congregation may attend if registered to attend 2 days in advance (July 12) with Karen Ruef, EIB Secretary, kruef@icloud.com
Third Thursday Happy Hour Thursday, July 16; 5:00pm
Red's Ice House in Mount Pleasant
Rebecca, Jules & Staff Host a Monthly Happy Hour or Social Gathering at a rotating local business. Join us this month in Mount Pleasant! All members, friends, and visitors are welcome!
Preorder Your Church T-Shirt Preorders due August 1!
We are excited to offer two new church T-Shirts! Pre-Orders now open for the Skyline Tees in both Indigo and Rainbow Pride colorways. The shirts are 100% cotton and available in adult and youth sizes. View sizing details and shirt mockups here. For questions email Jules@charlestonuu.org. Click here to order the Indigo Shirt - $25 Click here to order the Rainbow Pride Shirt - $32
Pre-Orders are due by August 1. T-Shirts will come in early September and must be picked up from the church. Please note: PayPal may ask for a shipping address, but these T-Shirts will NOT be shipped to you. If you are unable to come pick up your shirt this fall, please contact office@charlestonuu.org to make other arrangements.
SAVE THE DATE
Lowcountry Foodbank Volunteering Saturday, July 18; 9:00am LCFB 2864 Azalea Drive, North Charleston
Signup Here! 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. Contact Leslie Gergen or office@charlestonuu.org if you have questions. You may watch a volunteer orientation online HERE
SCUUJA Fall Festival Saturday, September 26
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
🌷Call for RE Volunteers Be part of the fun, wisdom, and connection of our RE program! We are looking for volunteers to teach or support our Elementary and Youth RE programs next year. Previous teaching experience is not required.
Lesson plans and materials are provided. Just show up, facilitate, and be a supportive presence. 🙏
Flexible schedules and different levels of involvement are welcome. Email Emily, emily@charlestonuu.org if you're interested or have any questions.
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.
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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