Sunday, October 17th - 11:00 a.m.
“Making A Difference"
Rev. Michael J S Carter
Video available later Sunday afternoon on YouTube
Second Sunday Music: Linda Metzner, piano
Greeter: Tina Rosato
“There is nothing worse than indifference; indifference to God, or humans, to life, to suffering or unhappiness. If I were to give you one word that encompasses all the evils in life, it would be ‘indifference.’” --- Ellie Wiesel
This morning I want to use another biblical story, as I occasionally do, to draw attention to what is going on in contemporary times. The story is taken from the book of Genesis 18: 23-33. It is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. You know the story... Sodom is eventually destroyed. Imagine it. If there had been just 10 righteous people, the city would have been saved. The people of Sodom probably weren’t all bad people. They most likely weren’t all wicked people. Surely, some were, but what about the rest? This was a big city. The story tells us there were not even 10 righteous people in the whole city. Are we to believe that not even 10 people gave a flying “you know what" about what would happen to the city?
Let's explore.
Order of Service
Gathering Music: “Adagio” (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
Welcome and Announcements: Sally Smith
Opening Words/Chalice Lighting: Diane Graham & Rev. Michael J S Carter
Opening Hymn: #38 “Morning Has Broken”
Reading: #651 “The Body Is Humankind”
Joys and Concerns
Meditation: Rev. Michael J S Carter
Meditation Music: “More Love Somewhere” (African American Hymn)
Offertory: “Bagatelle” (Johann Hummel)
Sermon: “Making A Difference” Rev. Michael J S Carter
Closing Hymn: #121 “We’ll Build A Land”
Closing Words: Michael J S Carter
Postlude: “Carefree” (Daniel Gotlob Turk)
Music: Linda Metzner, piano
Greeter: Tina Rosato
Religious Education: Nursery/Pre-K caregivers: Childcare at this time is limited, and is performed as needed by either Susan Enwright Hicks, DRE or one of our trusted childcare volunteers
Video: Evan Yanik
Sound Team: Bill Altork, Rhea Bockhorst, Larry Pearlman &
David Reid
As of August 3rd, 2021, Buncombe County health officials are asking all residents -- regardless of vaccination status -- to resume wearing masks in indoor public spaces, in accordance with the CDC.
Joys & Concerns:
We want to hear from you about your joys and concerns. If you cannot attend in person and would like to be heard, please send your message to Rev. Michael Carter by noon on Friday so he can read it during the Sunday service.
For online offertory and/or pledge donations:
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October 17th, 12:00 p.m.
This week during Virtual RE we’ll contemplate mindfulness, do a little light yoga and enjoy the latest collaboration between author Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds: I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience. You can find a read aloud here.
Meeting ID: 799 6781 8413
Passcode: UUCSVRE
An invitation to chat. Parents, would you be interested in a monthly virtual “happy half-hour” (beverages optional)? Susan will be available at 4:30pm on October 17th for a drop in casual chat about whatever for at least 1/2 an hour (we can go longer as folks want/Zoom allows). I am considering offering this on a monthly basis if there is interest.
Meeting ID: 771 5557 9511
Passcode: JOY
An Invitation to come carve a pumpkin or do crafts at UUCSV on Sunday, October 24th
All are invited to come carve a pumpkin and/or work on a collaborative piece of art for the auction on October 24th from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Details to follow.
If your child would like to help make the
auction item, but you are not interested in, in-person meetings at this time, please call Susan (828) 450-5319, and we can get your family the needed materials.
Thanks!
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Sunday, October 24th - 11:00 a.m. 
“Sly As A FOX”
Rev. Michael J S Carter
At the outset I, want to say that I do try to stay
informed as a citizen as to what is going on in my country. I must also say that my desire to stay
informed also conflicts at times with my desire to stay sane (at least what I consider sane, for myself). This means I also take breaks from time-to-time regarding what I let into my consciousness from the news media.
As cynical as this may sound, I do realize that in my quest to stay
informed, I am also being misinformed. The mere fact that most of the
major news channels are run by corporations, and that they all have the same “top stories” each and every day is suspicious at best. I mean, what are the chances of this happening every day? I get it. Please indulge me this Sunday if you can find it in your heart. There is one news station that I must rant against. Yes, it's political sermon. I just ask for a few minutes of your time… actually, 20 minutes.
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News from UUCSV Groups & Committees
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Building & Grounds Committee - Seeking Volunteers!
It is once again time to ask for volunteers to help the Building & Grounds Committee gather and mulch leaves around the building. We have selected the dates of October 23rd, November 6th and November 20th to accomplish this task. One enhancement this year, is our intention to build 2 leaf compost bins. In the spring, we will use the leaf compost for garden areas around the building.
Work begins around 9:00 am on the dates shown above. If you are able to help us, please contact Deb Evenchik at (615) 351-4364, and let her know which date or dates you are available. Your help is greatly appreciated!
REMINDER - YOUTUBE CHANNEL SERVICE ARCHIVE
There seems to be a bit of confusion about where to find the YouTube
channel that houses the archive of current (and previous) UUCSV services. It is always published in the Current in the OOS section at the top. Following is the link and I recommend creating a bookmark in your browser so it's easy to find for future reference:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFs0wUb7AeFDsewmAg9srDw
RE Committee - Seeking New Members!
The RE Committee is seeking new members. If you have been known to be affiliated with UUCSV for at least six months, have an interest in working with the DRE to help support Religious Education for ages 0-18 and would like to be considered for a place on our committee please contact Susan Enwright Hicks at redirector.uusv@gmail.com. We especially welcome those who bring unique perspectives in terms of race, family dynamics, orientation or abilities.
UUSV Auction Committee Update
Have you noticed the thermometer when you go past the greeters? That's tracking how many items have been donated for our auction through you and our business community. Our goal this year is 250, and I'm told that I'm
optimistic, BUT I have great faith in you. Let's blow right by that goal!
With Love & Appreciation, Larry
Women’s Group Meeting - October 14th
5:30- 7:00pm (Zoom link below)
We’ll continue our discussion of decluttering physical spaces from an understanding of the limiting belief of “not enough” and/or scarcity which can contribute to overcompensating with material things (accumulating belongings) in our homes. Our world hopefully can continue to transform from what some are calling a dark age of
materialism into greater harmony, balance, interconnectivity within ourselves, our spaces, one another and Mother Earth. We’ll explore the personal and global
implications of decluttering and shifting away from accumulating stuff towards meaningful experiences of human connection and love.
Facilitated by Laura Staley, author of the following books: Founder of Cherish Your World, Live Inspired, Let Go Courageously and Live with Love: Transform Your Life with Feng Shui, and Cherish Your World Gift Book of 100 Tips to Enhance Your Home and Life.
Tidings - November
Thank you! That's part of our Tidings topic for the month of November. Going along with the Thanksgiving season, our topic is Gratitude. Not just the little things around our lives, but the really important ones...just name one that's made a big difference in your life. For many of us, UUCSV has influenced us in a lot of ways. Get your submissions to the editor, Barb Rogers, by October 25th!
Volunteer Opportunities
Thanks to all of our volunteers!
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Art By The Tracks - October 23rd, 10:00am-5:00pm
Please stop by and enjoy this fun community event in Black Mountain! The flyer is also posted on the Community Board at the UUCSV.
SVM Book Club: Even as We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle Online Event - October 18th, 6:30-8:30pm
The racial justice book group members and friends are encouraged to read and sign up for this discussion virtually. Please visit the page and click the large "RSVP" link at the bottom to receive the link to the Zoom meeting.
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Church office: (828) 669-8050 (email preferred during social distancing)
Michael Donnan, Office Manager (Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Rev. Michael J S Carter, (Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)Rev. Carter is available for pastoral care in the church office or virtually via Zoom or Skype. For in-person meetings, protocols of social distancing and face masks are followed. Please email Rev. Carter to schedule an appointment.
The deadline for submissions to The Current is Tuesday at 12:00 p.m., please send yours to admin@uusv.org. For more information and guidelines on submissions for our newsletters, website, online calendar, social media, Order of Service, and member news, please see our Publishing Guidelines.
UUCSV
500 Montreat Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
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