REMINDER - "Mini-Split" Individual Room Heaters & Coolers
Please remember to turn the temperature back down to 60F (for winter & spring months) when you are done using a mini-split in any of the rooms equipped with one! The mini-split in the RE room was left on at a high temperature and ran for days before I discovered it. We have had a
couple of record breaking high electricity bills because of this recurring problem.
Thank you,
Michael Donnan, Office Manager & The Building & Grounds Committee
Canvass Drive UPDATE
The Stewardship committee wants to thank everyone who has made their financial commitment to the 2022-23 fiscal year through their pledge during this Canvass drive. We have received pledges from nearly 70 members and friends and are nearing 90% of our goal. Last year we were certainly not this far along, and we began a "Fill the gap" campaign to try and recover the difference.
The church subsequently went into the 2021-22 fiscal year with a bit of uncertainty and we cut major parts out of our budget because of this. The reality of the year has been substantially different and we've been exceeding our budgeted contributions almost since day one of the year.
It would be great to go into the next year with more certainty and be able to craft a balanced budget so we can ensure the stability of our church for this year and years to come. Below is the link to the pledge form.
If you have not made a contribution recently or have not been able to get the pledge form to work please reach out to Evan Yanik, or Lee Reading to make your pledge. Thanks to all!
Active Shooter Response Training - NEW TIME
Monday, April 25, 2022, 4:30 p.m.
“First of all, we escaped, we weren't released or freed," wrote Jeffrey Cohen, one of four hostages in the Colleyvillle, TX synagogue standoff in January. "We escaped because we had training on what to do in the event of an active shooter. This training saved our lives - I am not speaking in hyperbole here - it saved our lives.”
Officer Fineberg of the Black Mountain Police will join us for an informative training session on what to do in the event of an active shooter confrontation. No one needs to be reminded that these unfortunate events are becoming more and more frequent, and can happen anywhere: churches, shopping malls, theaters, etc. We urge you to attend.
Resource Guide for LGBTQIA+ Community Now Available
Do you have a brother, sister, cousin, nephew, niece or parent who is struggling with their sexual orientation or identity? Or maybe you are having these conversations with yourself? If so, the *LGBTQIA+ Resource Guide is here to help.
Consider downloading and sending to anyone whom you think may benefit from it. The LGBTQIA+ Resource Guide is the result of the 2019 UUCSV
Welcoming Committee Task Force, which brought together many hands to
research and create this detailed resource guide. The Welcoming Committee Task Force committed itself “to ensure our congregation is all inclusive
regarding the LGBTQIA+ community in its worship services, programs and social occasions.”
* LGBTQIA+ means Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex & Asexual
Coffee Hour
Mary Soyenova will be hosting Coffee Hour again on Sunday, April 17, 2022, hurray!
If you really like coffee hour, please contact Carolyn Shorkey to sign-up to be a host. If you are new to being a coffee hour host, we will train you. This involves showing up at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday morning and you should be cleaned up and ready to leave at about 12:40 p.m.
This volunteer opportunity is a great way to meet new people and provide a community building opportunity for those folks who like to hang around after the service and network. We need you!
Welcoming Circle Update
The welcoming circle for our new American families is going well and has some new and continued needs. Please contact Katherine Tharp if you are available to assist with the following transportation needs:
ABTECH dropoff - 8:30 a.m., Monday - Thursday
ABTECH pickup - 12:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday
Mosque pickup - 12:30 p.m., Friday
We are trying to collect enough money to purchase a moped for Aziz to
increase his independence. Please send donation checks to Jane Carroll or give to Katherine Tharp in person after Sunday service. We continue to look for a larger rental home that could house five adults and five children. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
UUCSV Quarantine Choir Update
Enjoy the UUCSV "Quarantine Choir's" new
YouTube channel which now has 13 song videos made in the past 2 years! Our choir director, Linda Metzner, is slowly uploading all of the 43 song videos made by the choir. Videos include our synchronized faces on Zoom, or original photos by choir members and friends.
Potluck Announcement
Hosted by the Women's GroupApril 14, 2022, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Mary Soyenova is hosting the next Women's Group meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the UUCSV. The meeting will be a potluck (the first of 2022!) and the topic is on nourishment and nutrition.
There will be 3 categories to sign up for:
Main dish
Sides - This can be a vegetable, grain, pasta, salad or be creative and make up a new side!
Dessert
Please email me which category you prefer so we don't get 5 dishes of lasagna!
Beverages will be provided (water, coffee, tea or bring your own). In the name of conservation, please bring your own plates and silverware.
Please bring one of your favorite cherished recipes to share and we will talk about food and cooking, stories about your family, food catastrophes and
successes!
If you have questions, please email me at marysoyenova@bellsouth.net
Tidings - May Edition
The month of May approaches and has a theme for Tidings of Choices. Please submit your photos, poetry, songs, and articles to Tidings by April 25, 2022, at tidings.uucsv@gmail.com.
