IN THE SANCTUARY
Sunday, May 7, 2023 - 11:00 a.m.
“Re-Enchantment”
Mark Mullinax
Music: Sue Stone, piano
Greeters: Bea Lothrop & Elizabeth Wallace
Sermon Topic:
Through culture, philosophy, religious texts, and social conditioning we, who are naturally webbed into all creation, come to regard ourselves as stand-alones: Stand-alone species (human); stand-alone tribes, and stand-alone individuals. This unnatural process leads to the "thingification" of all that we are not. So once-sacred earth, creation, animals, plants, mountains, and rivers become "its" -- thing-ified.
Marc's talk will focus on this thingification process, and show ways to
re-enchant time, space, creation, even our enemies!
Marc Mullinax has been a friend and frequent visitor to this pulpit since 2002. Through these glad years he has been extended every courtesy and hospitality, which has emboldened Marc to present creative - and sometimes edgy - talks.
Marc is Professor Emeritus of Religion at Mars Hill University, and is the creator of the podcast, "Power for the Peaceful: A Course in Taoism." He is also a house host at the Biltmore House in Asheville.
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.
You can livestream the Sunday Service and also see prior Sunday Services on YouTube. Click to go to YouTube here, or go to YouTube.com and search for UUCSV Productions. To view the Sunday Service in progress, click on “Live”. To view prior Sunday Services, go to “Videos” for services prior to March 19, 2023, and go to “Live” for services starting March 19, 2023.
RE (RELIGIOUS EDUCATION)
Sunday, May 7, 2023 - 11:00 a.m.
at UUCSV with Susan E. Hicks
This week we'll learn of Bellen Woodard and how she started the More than Peach Project to highlight inclusivity. Words matter and everyone deserves to be seen. Want to see a video of Bellen herself? Kids can change the world!
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Sunday, May 14, 2023 - 11:00 a.m.
“A Mother's Day Vision of Healing”
Rev. Michael J S Carter
As you have heard me say, Mother’s Day is a difficult time to write a sermon for clergy. How many times can we talk about our mother s (love them or hate them?) So, this morning, I want to talk about the “mother of all mothers” if you will, our Mother Earth.
Everyone by now knows that humanity is in crisis…
politically, economically, spiritually and ecologically (or any way you want to look at it.) There are many people who see humanity as close to suicide and on its deathbed by way of our own technology and lack of maturity while using it. Many others see humanity as deserving of the wrath of an angry god or nature’s wrath in retribution for our “sins.” Let's explore a different vision for our Mother Earth---a vision of healing.
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News from UUCSV Groups & Committees
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Committee Fair Announcement
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are the lifeblood of UUCSV, and our Committees needs you! Please make plans to attend the Committee Fair on May 21st, right after Services. Members from our various Committees will be on hand to share the valuable work that they do to serve our Congregation! Snacks and prizes for participants!
May 4, 11 & 18
Second Sunday Performance
Alison Tynes Adams & Annelinda Metzner
May 14, 2023
Soprano Alison Tynes Adams will sing two songs composed by our music
director, Annelinde Metzner, on Mother's Day, May 14, 2023 as part of Second Sundays.
Alison Tynes Adams is a classically trained soprano. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree at Guilford College and her Master of Music in Voice Performance from The Peabody Conservatory.
Alison spent many years performing and teaching in New York City and then Santa Cruz, CA before moving back home to Black Mountain. She now teaches voice at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts and at the UUCSV.
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Lawn Mowing Season Is Here!
Seeking Volunteers
There is a dedicated team of folks that mow the UUCSV lawn every 2 weeks during the mowing season. If you would like to join the team please contact Rhea Bockhorst (rwbockhorst@gmail.com or 740-706-1875).
Calling all Congregants willing to serve on UUCSV’s Board of Trustees
Do you have an interest in volunteering your time to help chart the course for our Congregation? The UUCSV Board of Trustees is searching for a few new members! Time commitment is one 90 minute meeting per month, and weighing in on issues that come up between meetings via email. Interested? Please reach out to Rochelle Broome (Board President) at 615-969-1905 or email me at Harleymobiledoc@gmail.com.
(run end of May)
Inanna's Daughters Celebrates Beltaine!
All women are welcome to come to this Beltaine addition of our four-times-a-year Goddess-centered gatherings. We will have natural-dye egg coloring, an original song, and a Maypole! The date is Sunday May 7, 2023, from 4 - 6 p.m. We will gather outdoors, weather permitting, on the north lawn of the UUCSV near the playground. Please bring a snack to share and a dollar or two donation. If you would like to offer some element of the ritual, contact Annelinde Metzner. Blessed Be!
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Member & Community Activities
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Explore the Buddhist Four Sublime Attitudes
Please signup on the signup sheet that can be found on the bulletin board in the foyer.
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UUCSV
500 Montreat Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
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