Sunday, March 5, 2023 - 11:00 a.m. "Waking Up to Your Dreams"
Tayria Ward, Ph.D.
Dreams are a universal language spoken by all living things. Everything dreams! Babies dream, animals dream, plants, trees, the Earth itself is dreaming. Scriptures throughout the world tell countless stories of dreams that guided the people. Buddha’s teachings are condensed in 5 famous dreams of his. Mohammad received the Koran in dreams. Joseph was told in a dream to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt.
With the dawn of the Age of Reason over the last few centuries, the ways of knowing through the symbolic and mythic language of the dream became marginalized and mostly forgotten. Losing the dreaming, it would seem that we have lost our way. However, we can recover this language, and thereby remember who we are and our connection to the Dreamtime dimension of consciousness available to us at all times, waking and sleeping.
We will explore these ideas, as well as suggestions for ways to work with your personal dreams in this presentation. Watch your dreams!
Music: Sue Stone, piano
Order of Service
Gathering Music: “Dreamer’s Waltz” (David Lanz)
Welcome & Announcements: Rochelle Broome
Opening Words & Chalice Lighting: Diane Graham &
Lee Reading
Opening Hymn: #346 “Come Sing a Song”
Introduction of Speaker: Diane Graham
Reading: “What to Remember When Waking” (David Whyte)
Joys & Sorrows
Offertory: “Beautiful Dreamer” (Stephen Foster)
Pulpit Address: “Waking Up to Your Dreams” Dr. Tayria Ward
Closing Hymn: #331 “Life is the Greatest Gift”
Closing Words: Dr. Tayria Ward
Postlude: “To Catch a Dream” (Martha Meir)
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Music: Sue Stone, piano
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: Marti Saltzman, Barbara Rogers, Ray Bockhorst, Larry Pearlman & David Reid
The YouTube video of today's service will be available, as well as all previous Sunday Services at UUCSV Productions. Click to go to YouTube here.
Reminder: Rev. Michael will be out of the office (unless there is an emergency) on March 5 - 12, 2023, for minister's study time.
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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Sunday, March 5th 2023
11:00 a.m. at UUCSV with Susan Enwright Hicks
This week Susan will introduce some of the projects we’ll be working on this spring. We’ll brainstorm possible auction submissions and students can work on notes to their Mystery Friends. Students may also work at home on notes for their Mystery Friend if they would prefer.
Those looking for a story to watch this week can checkout a celebration of creativity, black joy and
appreciating different learning styles by Aaron D Slater, Illustrator.
Adult RE
The Mystery Friend project is underway! Adults can find messages TO them in bags on the black bulletin board. Messages FROM them should be put in the mailboxes/bag on the table across from the kitchen with the same symbol. Unsure about your symbol? Text/call Susan 828-450-5319.
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 Sunday, March 12, 2023 - 11:00 a.m.
“What It Means to be A Sentient Being”
Rev. Michael J S Carter
On occasion you have heard me refer to the animal kingdom as well as human beings as sentient beings. The Dali Lama and the philosophy of Buddhism talk about showing kindness to creation, to sentient life. Native Americans refer to nature and its
inhabitants at times as different tribes or nations. The Bird tribe or nation, the Winged tribe or nation, etc. They refer to Extraterrestrial life as people
belonging to the Star Nations or Star People. For me, the reasoning is obvious. It shows a connection with all that is, in the hopes that perhaps if we saw others as connected to us, as other nations or tribes or even people, we would treat them better. Today we explore what it means to be sentient---a sentient being.
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News from UUCSV Groups & Committees
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Message from the Safety Committee
The UUCSV is always concerned with the safety of our congregation. In the past two years, we have instituted the following measures to help keep us safe: building improvements such as window coverings in Rev. Carter's
office and RE rooms, and door locking and monitoring during services. We also believe that preparing yourself by watching this video can keep you safe if you ever find yourself in an active shooter situation, whether at church, the grocery store, or any other gathering. Here's a link to this FBI-approved short video. W1
UUCSV Women's Group Update
The UUCSV Women's Group will meet on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Deb Evenchik will host the gathering. The theme this month will be “Music”.
Please plan to share a song that moves or inspires or otherwise means something to you and explain why you chose that song. You can sing it, share the words, play it, describe it, etc.
- If you’d like to play it, and will let Deb know what the song is and who sings it before the event, Rochelle will create a play list and play it through her phone and speaker so everyone can hear it.
- If you want to bring a musical instrument or use the piano to play or sing it, feel free.
- If you want Deb to accompany you on guitar, let her know what the song is ahead of time.
We will gather, socialize, and have snacks from 5:30-5:50 p.m., and then leave the food and drinks behind and go into the Sanctuary if anyone wants to have the piano available. Deb will provide drinks. You are welcome to bring snacks. Deb’s contact info is 615.351.4364 or dleconsulting@gmail.com.
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Canvass Drive - UPDATE
As Rev. Michael Carter said, the Bounty of our Faith is in our collective
members and friends. As we begin our Canvass drive we would like to begin with a strong start. Please click on this link to make your financial commitment to our Congregation for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The Stewardship committee's recommendation is to grow the total amount of commitments by 7% from last year to reflect the impact of inflation. Thanks in advance for helping to continue our success and contributing to the longevity of our church.
Please click on this link or fill out the pledge sheet that will be in your Order of Service this Sunday to make your financial commitment.
Stewardship Committee
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From the Desk of the Board President
Calling all UUCSV Experts
“Tell Us Who You Are and What You Know”
UUCSV continues to grow our membership, and as a growing congregation, support from those knowledgeable in business and other areas are valuable resources in carrying out the work of the Board and our various committees. Experience in the fields of Law, Finance, Medicine, Environmental/Conservation, Human Resources, Fundraising or experience with running a non-profit are just a few areas where knowledgeable resources would be very helpful to us . If you, either now or in the future, would be
willing to either serve as a Board member or allow us to periodically tap into your expertise in any of these fields or other applicable fields, please contact me. We will be developing a database to capture information on the skills that our Congregants possess in the various areas that may help inform the work done by the UUCSV Board or its committees.
We will always be stronger together, so the knowledge that you bring to the table could be of great value to our congregation. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Rochelle Broome - (615) 969-1905
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Request from Congregational Care Committee - FULLFILLED
Thank You!!!
Thanks to all for greeting me so lovingly after my absence. And a big thank you to Dawn Wilson for this generous gift. I will remember each morning as I brew myself a wakeup hot drink.
Ann Sillman
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Membership Committee Update - Photo Directory
Many church members have been requesting a photo directory. After much discussion on how to proceed, we now have a plan. If you are in the directory as a member or friend you can do one of the following:
- Let us take your picture. It can be done before or after a church service or when it is convenient for you.
- You can send a picture of yourself via email or text to me, Carol Sheeler, at sheelerjc@att.net or 828-777-2109 (I’m in the directory). Be sure to add your name(s) if you send a picture. If you are listed as a couple, send one picture of the both of you. If you have any questions please contact me. Some of you might not wish to add your picture. We certainly respect that.
See you in the directory!
Carol Sheeler
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The Next New & Improved UUCSV Talent Show
UUCSV will have a talent show sometime in the late spring or early summer of 2023. It will be held in our sanctuary in the evening from around 7:00-10:00 p.m., depending on how many folks sign up. Any talent qualifies, whether it be song, instruments, skits, poetry, short stage acts, etc.
Depending on how many people sign up, each performance will be allotted five to fifteen minutes on stage. Guests will be charged $10 (ticket fee will be waived for performers). All proceeds will go to our church.
Our previous talent shows have always been a real hoot; very enjoyable, ridiculous, funny, etc. Please contact billaltork@gmail.com, or call 828-301-2654 for further information and to sign-up.
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Let's Prepare To Go Beyond Land Acknowledgement!
What are our congregation's next steps beyond the Land Acknowledgement we've been reading every Sunday? Join these online Zoom workshops developed by the national project, Toward Right Relationship with Native Peoples to learn the real history of our country through the voices of Native peoples, European colonists, and historians, and to interact and experience this history as you never have before.
Highly recommended by members of the UUCSV Social Action Committee who participated in the February workshop: "Very professional and so well put together." "Very moving, brought me to tears."
"Roots of Injustice, Seeds of Change"
Sunday March 12, 4:00 to 6:00 pm ET
Saturday April 15, 4:00 to 6:00 pm ET
"Indigenous Boarding Schools and Multigenerational Trauma"
Tuesday, March 14, 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm ET
Register for these programs at https://friendspeaceteams.org/trr
Please also let Maggie O'Neill know that you have registered for one of these sessions by emailing her at oneill.maggie9@gmail.com, to be contacted for continued discussion.
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An Introduction to History & Culture of the Cherokee PeopleA Journey to Allyship & Un-colonization March 14-19, 2023Cherokee, NC
For five days, retreat participants will attend presentations by Cherokee tribal members on a variety of topics centered around Cherokee spirituality. The legends, language, sense of place, history, culture, connection and food will slowly reveal the depth of Cherokee spirituality and offer participants a background to reflect on their own expression of spiritual growth. The times of prayer and reflection will integrate the learning with the participant’s own life experience.
More information or to register can be found here (or contact Lianna at liannacostantino@yahoo.com).
Highly recommended by Maggie Moon O'Neill, who has attended this retreat twice. Contact her at oneill.maggie9@gmail.com if you wish to discuss.
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Sahara Peace Choir benefit on March 18, 2023
Join Us For Justice
On Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 3 p.m., come "Join Us for Justice", a benefit concert for the Aston Park Defendants, at the Land of Sky United Church of Christ, 15 Overlook Place, Asheville, NC. The program that will be MC'd by Asheville City Council candidate Nina Tovish and will include the following performances:
- Sahara Peace Choir (Linda Metzner's women's choir)
- Playback Theatre (an improvisatory theatre troupe acting out the audience's stories)
- Two songs by Kim Hughes and the Song Medics.
The Aston Park Defendants, are a group of 16 local young people who were charged with "felony littering" while bringing supplies to a homeless encampment in Aston Park by the City of Asheville. This concert is to help them with their lawyer fees and other expenses.
Hope to see you there!
Linda Metzner, Music Director
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15,000 Years of Swannanoan Indigenous Settlements
David Moore, archeologist at Warren Wilson College, examines the indigenous settlements of the Swannanoa Valley and the traces of them that are still here today. This is a free program, open to everyone, at 6:30 p.m. on March 14, 2023, at the Swannanoa Library, 101 W.Charleston Ave, 828-250-6486.
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Movie Night & Potluck - RIDE REQUEST for Jessica Thomas
Friday, March 3, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Planning to go to our Potluck and Movie Night tomorrow evening? Please consider giving Jessica a ride. She lives in Black Mountain. You will need room for Jessica and her walker in your car. Simple as that! Please call or text Jessica if you are able to transport her for this fun evening. 828-237-5842
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The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center
I encourage all UUCSV members and friends to take a look at The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center website to learn about upcoming events. There are weekend conferences in March for Intermediate and High School Youth and an awesome Music Week in April for adults. Family retreats are also available for your own private renewal experience as well. The Mountain Retreat is located just outside of Highlands, NC, at an elevation of 4,400', atop Little Scaly Mountain. It is a very special place that I support.
Lee Reading, Mountain Ambassador and Board Member
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Michael Donnan, Office Manager Hours: Tuesday & Thursday,
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 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. Michael J S 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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