BEACON Newsletter

FEBRUARY 2012

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INSIDE THE FEBRUARY BEACON  
 

Rev. Alan Taylor

Cultivating Hope for Challenging Times  

Rev. Alan Taylor, Senior Minister

Rev. Taylor shares recognizes that this is a time of great uncertainty for our world, nation, and even our congregation.  Yet he is focusing on "Hope" in these challenges time and encourages us to do the same.  READ MORE

  

 

Updates from the Board  

Ian Morrison, President, Board of Trustees   
The board is focusing in earnest on money, working with the staff and Administrative Team to develop a budget for next fiscal year.  Ian tells us that most critical to this process is the Annual Fund Drive and encourages all of us consider increasing our financial commitment this year.
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Membership Opportunities  

If you are new to UTUUC, Welcome!  We invite you to join us for Introduction to Unitarian Universalism to learn more about our faith.  If you are getting to know us and are interested in learning more about membership in our congregation, join us for Pathways to Membership.
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2012 Annual Fund Drive 

The 2012 Annual Fund Drive kicked-off on Sunday, January 29th.  The annual fund drive raises the vital operating funds that allow our congregation to function and thrive.  Packets were mailed on January 30th and we are asked to return our commitment by Sunday, March 4.  

READ MORE 



 

WORSHIP

Sunday Services Schedule    

Join us for worship Sunday mornings at 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. 
     
Tuesday Reflections in the Temple
Join us for Tuesday Reflections in the Temple every Tuesday night from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. 

Martha SwisherMusic at Unity Temple
Martha Swisher, Music Director
Marty tells us that our thriving music program has full month in February featuring the Unity Temple Singers, the Unity Temple Choir hosting the choir from First Unitarian Society in Madison, WI, the Unity Temple Players, and the Chalice Singers.    READ MORE

 

 

Taizé at Unity Temple
Join us for our monthly Taizé service on Friday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m.
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LEARN


Rev. Emily GageA Lot of Wonderful Things..
Rev. Emily Gage, Minister of Faith Development 
Rev. Gage says there are lots of wonderful things going on at Unity Temple.  If you look through your order of service, or the e-news or the Beacon, there are always new ways to build connections, or expand your mind or heart or spirit, or make a difference in the world or celebrate life.  READ MORE      

 

 

Religious Education For Children & Youth

Read more about these important announcements: 
  • Helping Hands/Loving Hearts: Kids and parent will be making valentines to deliver to residents of Belmont Village on Saturday, February 11 at 1:00 p.m.
    READ MORE
 
Adult Religious Enrichment
Read about our coming offerings to enriching your religious experience: 
  • Faith Like a River: Be a Part of Our Living Tradition! 
  • End of Life Issues Seminar 
  • Behind the Scenes at OUT IN CHICAGO exhibit 
  • Sacred Conversations
    READ MORE

Ex Libris

Ex Libris will be closed in February but they are gearing up for the Used Book Sale on April 22. 

READ MORE

 

 

CONNECT

 

Prayer
February Chalice Circles Topic
Chalice Circles provides us the opportunity to explore our feelings and belief about "prayer".
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Community & Connections   

Read about the many opportunities to build community and create connections in our Congregation including:

 

  • New Co-Ed Softball Team forming 
  • New Circle Suppers forming
  • Guest Table at Coffee Hour
  • New Chalice Circles beginning this month!
  • Meet with the Membership Director 
  • Women's Retreat  
  • Knitting for Peace 
  • Parents Support Group
  • Monday Momentum
  • 3rd Saturday Coffeehouse
    READ MORE

 

 

SERVE

 

Rev. Scott AasengShowing up for Each Other
Rev. Scott Aaseng, Intern Minister
Reflecting on last month's Martin Luther King Celebration and Public Action, Scott is struck by how we show up for each other in different ways.   READ MORE

 

 

 

 

Rev. Dr. Clare ButterfieldValentines in the Snow
Rev. Dr. Clare Butterfield, Community Minister
Executive Director, Faith in Place
Clare tells us that February at Faith in Place is when they turn their attention to policy matters, and the Illinois General Assembly session.  And she invites us to turn our attention to these important policy matters with them!
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Social Action
Read more about opportunities to engage in social action this month.   

  • Faith in Place Policy Workshop on February 26 at Unity Temple
  • Winter Farmers Market at Unity Temple a Success
  • Interfaith Prayer Vigil on Fridays    
  • Unity Temple GIVES: $6,598.52 donated in December
    READ MORE

   


SUPPORT

 

2012 Annual Fund Drive 

The 2012 Annual Fund Drive kicks-off on Sunday, January 29th.  The annual fund drive raises the vital operating funds that allow our congregation to function and thrive.  Attend kick-off Sunday on January 29 to pick up your packet or look for yours in the mail by the first of February. 

READ MORE 

   
Unity Temple Restoration Foundation
Read about the latest news and events from the Unity Temple Restoration Foundation.
READ MORE
   

 

 

 

 

 

Document: 
BEACON October 2011
BEACON November 2011
BEACON December 2011
BEACON January 2012
BEACON February 2012
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