SC250: John Newell, long-time member and professor emeritus of History from the College of Charleston, will speak about Charleston in the American Revolution and the role our spiritual forefathers at the First Independent Church in Charleston (Circular) played in the revolution.
Maureen Porter will be our Worship Associate,
Sally Newell will give the Time for All Ages,
with music provided by our Choir and Ryan Pagels.
There will be NO Meditation this Sunday 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 or morning choir rehearsals this summer, please email office@charlestonuu.org and emily@charlestonuu.org to let us know.
12:00 PM - SC 250 Reception and Scavenger Hunt, Gage Hall Join us in Gage Hall after the service for a reception featuring light refreshments. We will also have an interactive scavenger hunt set up around the Churchyard and Sanctuary featuring the people and artifacts of the Revolutionary War and Church founding. Look for the American flags to find each of these items! Both of the churchyard points of interest also have QR codes to scan to learn more.
1:00 PM - SC 250 Concert, Sanctuary Presented by Chamber Music Charleston with music performances by Regina Helcher Yost, flute; Julia Harlow, harpsichord; and, Timothy O’Malley, cello.
🌷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.
THIS WEEK AT CHURCH
TONIGHT: Third Thursday Happy Hour Thursday, June 18; 5:00 - 7:00pm The Garden by Charles Towne Fermentory
This new, monthly happy hour is open to everyone in our community! Maybe you have been a member for a few years but want to reconnect with our community, or you’re new and looking to connect for the first time. Or maybe you’re just looking to spend time with your favorite people outside of our church building! This monthly event is for everyone! Join us for drinks, food, and connection every third Thursday at a rotating local business! Contact Jules@charlestonuu.org with questions.
FYI - CANCELED: Lowcountry Foodbank Volunteering The previously announced volunteering at the LCFB on Saturday, June 20 has been canceled due to LCFB holiday closure. We will volunteer again in July and August. Sign Up to join us HERE
Books and Coffee Sunday, June 21; 4:30pm Mt. Pleasant
We have one more meeting, in June, when we will discuss the non-fiction book, “Careless People” by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a bestselling 2025 memoir by former Facebook (Meta) executive Sarah Wynn-Williams. W will be at the Goldberg’s in the Franke retirement campus in Mt. Pleasant.
SAVE THE DATE
Intergenerational 4th of July Weekend Potluck Sunday, July 5; 11:00am Gage Hall
Join us for our annual 4th of July Weekend picnic! There will be no regular worship service, meditation, or nursery care on Sunday July 5.
SCUUJA Fall Festival Saturday, September 26
UU Congregation of Columbia
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.
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