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May 25, 2023
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  • UUCSV YARD SALE IS BACK!
    Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
    See article below for full details.
  • Congregational Meeting 
    Please plan to join us for the Annual Congregational meeting, being held at 12:30 pm on June 11th after the service. If you are unable to participate in person, please plan to attend
    online via Zoom utilizing the link below.
    https://zoom.us/j/97600219170
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This Sunday at UUCSV
Next Week at UUCSV
News from UUCSV Groups & Committees
Adult RE
Member & Community Activities
Contact
This Sunday at UUCSV
IN THE SANCTUARY 

Sunday, May 28, 2023 - 11:00 a.m.  
“The Courage to Change Course"
Rev. Michael J S Carter
 
Music: Linda Metzner, choir director; Sue Stone, piano
Greeters: Marti Saltzman & Elizabeth Wallace
 
Sermon Topic:
It has been said that those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. A dying tree branch hits a friend in the head and lays open her scalp. When she recovers from the coma, she says someone was trying to tell her something. A loved one discovers a deadly tumor. An expensive ring is lost, or you've discovered that the internet stock that was guaranteed to make a fortune is worthless. You awake from a dream; you stumble and fall down and break a leg. Life is messy. What does it take for us to "get it?" What does it take for us to change?
 
There is a Zen saying: “One accident is worth a thousand meditations.”
 
Reminder - There will be a potluck following service.
 
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 hereor 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 28, 2023 - 11:00 a.m.
at UUCSV with Susan E. Hicks
 
This week Susan will lead the students in the beginning of our fall auction art project & we’ll discuss what topics the students might most like to learn about this summer.
 
Summer Presenters needed
This Summer we're looking for adults from the congregation to come share their talents, skills, or interests with the youth of our community. This could be a special children's book & or craft project you'd like to share, an area of expertise (astronomy, gardening, foraging, bugs, arts/crafts, travel), or a talent you possess (music, a foreign language etc). If you'd be open to being a guest presenter please contact Susan at 828 450-5319. Thanks!
Next Week at UUCSV
Sunday, June 4, 2023 - 11:00 a.m.
Building Community through Restorative Practices

Cynthia Berryman-Fink, PhD
 
We have a communication problem in our country due to
social isolation and divisiveness among people. Today we will examine the extent and effect of this problem as we seek to rebuild community and strengthen communication. We’ll look at the purpose and application of restorative practice, hear examples of how it can work, and consider ways to use this loving and spiritual practice in our lives.
 
Dr. Cindy Berryman-Fink taught at the University of Cincinnati for 31 years, has published numerous articles and books on communication, and has
consulted for many organizations about improving communication practices. She and her husband Chuck retired to Asheville 14 years ago.
News from UUCSV Groups & Committees
UUCSV YARD SALE IS BACK!
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
We need your gently used donations!
Please gather clothing, books, furniture, household items, jewelry, tools, artwork, plants, etc. and deliver them to UUCSV during the week of May 29, 2023, Monday - Thursday, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
 
Volunteers needed to:
  • Help move pews and set up tables after service on Sunday, May 29, 2023.
  • Receive, sort and price items anytime between 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Thursday, May 29 - June 1, 2023.
  • Sort and arrange books and other items.
  • Sort and hang clothing.
  • Cashier on the day of the sale.
  • Clean up and remove leftovers after the sale from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
See sign-up sheet on the church bulletin board or contact Susan Hurley: 828-303-1195, hurleysusan51@gmail.com
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Request for Guest Speakers
 
If anyone can recommend guest speakers for the Sundays that Michael Carter is not speaking, please contact Diane Graham at 828-357-8188 or hummers591@gmail.com.
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Women's Group
 
The UUCSV Women's Group will meet on June 8, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. If  you are new to our congregation and would like to join us, email Elizabeth Wallace at poetscloth@frontier.com for details.
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Harry Belafonte: Sing Your Song
June 15, 2023 - 2:30 - 4:15 p.m. - In the Sanctuary
 
Susan Hicks (Director of Religious Education) and I would like to begin our summer Adult RE, with a tribute to the life of political activist and entertainer, Harry Belafonte. Mr. Belafonte died on April 25, 2023, at the age of 96 from congestive heart failure. We would like to show the film, Harry Belafonte: Sing Your Song: The Music Hope and Vision of a Man and an Era. The film runs approximately 90 minutes and will be followed bydiscussion. Come and join us as we celebrate the life of this great American humanitarian. Hope to see you there!
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Friday Night Movie Night
June 16, 2023 - 6:30 p.m. at UUCSV 
 
Friday night at the movies has always been a favorite and we're pleased to announce that the next movie night will be June 16, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., beginning with a potluck and a movie at 7 p.m.
 
We will be watching the movie "Otto", and we are calling this the Norm Kowal Memorial Movie night in remembrance of Norm, who hosted the movie night for many years.
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Adult RE
Our final Michael Sandel discussion group meets on Monday, May 29, 2023, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. For more information on the video or anything else contact Susan at 828-450-5319.
Member & Community Activities
Let’s go to an Asheville Tourists baseball game!
 
Susan is proposing to buy tickets to the games below and if possible, the seats will be in a reserved section. Following are the ticket and game details: 
  • Seats are $13.50/adult, $11.50 for children 12 & under,  & $12.50 seniors/military. 
  • Friday, July 28th 25th 6:35 p.m. (&/or)
  • Friday, August 25th 6:35 p.m. 
  • Both of these game feature fireworks after and $1 hotdogs
Please text or call Susan at 828-450-5319 if you would like to go. There is also a sign up sheet at UUCSV. Payment can be made by check (to Susan Enwright Hicks), PayPal or Venmo.
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Tru Earth Fundraiser Update
 
Do you want to make a difference in the world but don’t know where to start?  How about reducing the use of plastics in your life and helping others make a difference too?  We are continuing with the fundraising with Tru Earth and will share a portion of the funds raised for the next quarter with the  Sierra Club.  So far we have raised $164.86 simply by ordering through the link below.  There are samples of the laundry detergent and the fundraising link on the bulletin board at the church.  Please take a few and share with friends, neighbors and family.  The more people we reach, the greater the impact on plastic reduction and the more money we can share with the Sierra Club.
 
Tru Earth is a Canadian based company that is pairing with nonprofits to help reduce plastic and they give 20% of the cost of the products offered through this special link below. 
 
https://fundraising.tru.earth/UUCSV 
 
They offer many plastic free products (Toilet bowl cleaners, laundry strips with fragrance free option, dryer balls etc.) They periodically offer sales and
discounts and you can still use all offers from the company, (holiday sales etc.) but we only raise funds (20%) if you use the link (and not the subscription service) When you open the link, there is a blue box at the bottom that says “Access Our Fundraising Store Here”, that is where you start.
 
Any questions, please email Sue Stone at stonesend@gmail.com
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Contact
Church office: (828) 669-8050
 
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. Please email Rev. Michael J S Carter to schedule an appointment.
 
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500 Montreat Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
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