Al Black writes poetry, hosts workshops and since 2010 has hosted over 1,000 poetry/music events in the midlands of South Carolina. He is author of two books of poetry, I Only Left for Tea (2014 Muddy Ford Press), Man with Two Shadows (2018 Muddy Ford Press); co-editor Hand in Hand: Poets Respond to Race (2017 ) and edited Tall Women (2024); was the 2017 Jasper Literary Artist of the Year; co-founded the Poets Respond to Race Initiative, co-hosted the Chewing the Gristle, a poetry chat Youtube series and has a weekly byline in jasperproject.org – Poet of the People.
Scott Morgan will be our Worship Associate,
South Carolina Poetry Society will give the Time for All Ages,
with music provided by the South Carolina Poetry Society.
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.
UUSC Pride in Action Call and Public Comment Tonight: Thursday, June 25; 9:00pm Zoom
This June, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on federal policy, opposing this administration’s efforts to enact a proposed Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rule that would strip safety protections from federally funded shelters for transgender, nonbinary, two-spirit, and intersex people.
Want to learn more and take action with a group? Join our virtual Trans Liberation Action Hour on Thursday, June 25 at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT. Click here to register.
Minister's Book Group Saturday, June 27; 10:00am Lower Gage Hall
We will be discussing Mother Emanuel: Two Centuries of Race, Resistance, and Forgiveness in One Charleston Church by Kevin Sack.
Sounds of Liberty - Circular Church 250 Celebration Sunday, June 28; 1:30pm
Circular Church, 150 Meeting St
With the new website, we will be posting weekly blogs from staff and members online. This June we have featured Classical Pride and Rental opportunities at the church. These blogs will keep our church community up to date and make our programs more visible to visitors and prospective members who are searching online.
Millennial-Z Happy Hour Thursday, July 2; 6:00 - 8:00pm
Frothy Beard Brewing Company, W. Ashley
Join our Millennial and Gen-Z group monthly on the first Thursday. This month we will be in West Ashley at Frothy Beard! Email office@charlestonuu.org with any questions OR if you have suggestions for where we should meet next!
Complete Your 2025-26 Pledge by June 30!
As this church year comes to a close, please donate to complete your pledge by June 30. Our goal is 100% of pledges completed! Currently, we are at 92% with $30,000 to go. If you need a reminder of where you stand, all members were emailed a pledge statement earlier this week.
Date Change: Eden Keepers Saturday, July 11 Churchyard
Due to the 4th of July weekend, we will be postponing our usual work party to Saturday July 11.
SCUUJA Fall Festival Saturday, September 26
UU Congregation of Columbia
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?
Click here to learn more about membership.
