WORSHIP ON SUNDAY MORNINGSWorship Services at 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
January 26 “Small But Mighty? The Promise of Liberal Religion” Rev. Thom Belote, preaching What is liberal religion? What is its role in the times in which we live? Join us for a service grounding ourselves in present struggles and future possibilities. MUSIC NOTES: This week, the Community Church Choir will sing two pieces that reflect the present struggles and future possibilities of Unitarian Universalism, written by two well-known UU composers: Jason Shelton and Elizabeth Alexander. We’ll begin the service with a Hymn Sing. 
FRIENDLY REMINDER - STAY SAFE ONLINE THIS SEASON
Scams targeting religious communities are increasing. Scammers create fake email addresses (and sometimes phone numbers) impersonating the minister, staff members or lay leaders and contact congregants -- asking for contact information, login credentials, the Directory, etc., or to buy gift cards. Rachel Rose (Directory, contact info) and Franklin Hirsch (Finances) are the best people to help with these requests - they will always have the latest versions of our secure documents and are happy to help. If you receive a scam email, phone call or text, please report and delete it. If you're unsure, please contact Rev. Thom, Rachel Rose or Franklin Hirsch and see if the communication is legitimate. QUICK LINKSMAKE A PLEDGE
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BOWLING NIGHT!
Youth Ministry Team On January 12, 2025, over 45 Middle and High School youth and their families gathered for an afternoon of bowling to get the new year rolling. For more information about the Youth Ministry Team, contact Assistant Director of Religious Education, Kat Good. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
CHALLENGE GRANT – REV. charlie kast MINISTERIAL DEVELOPMENT FUND Help us claim the full amount of this $20,000 challenge grant offered by a generous member of our congregation ($1000 for each additional donation of $1000 or more up to 20 individuals and/or households). This would increase the fund by $40,000+! To learn more about this fund, watch Marion Hirsch’s announcement. Donate online, or mail your check to (write kast Fund on the memo line): The Community Church, 106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Questions? Contact Franklin Hirsch or Barb Chapman.
FEBRUARY 8, 7:30 PM
BLUEGRASS AMBASSADORS, THE HENHOUSE PROWLERS RETURN TO COMMUNITY CHURCH CONCERTS! In 2013, longtime Chicago bluegrass powerhouse Henhouse Prowlers launched a not-for-profit mission inspired by a unique vision of music education. Now, several State Department tours, 25+ countries and thousands of unique connections later, these Bluegrass Ambassadors are dissolving boundaries of culture, country and communication on a global scale by teaching the universal language of music. BUY TICKETS / LEARN MORE VOLUNTEER ASK QUESTIONS
DURING SUNDAY SOCIALS:
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY? In January, children are exploring STORY as their Soul Matters theme at 9 AM on Zoom and in person at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM. First Grade OWL and 8th Grade OWL continue. Insch Leaders and High School Youth Group will meet in the evening. For more information about our Religious Education Program, please contact Kat Good. OUTDOOR CONNECTIONS January 25 at 10 AM, join Outdoor Connections on a walk. Peninsula Point trail in Forest Ridge Park offers an easy trail with options for a longer walk. 45-minute drive from church. Mostly wide gravel trail. If you take a spur, as we did, you walk along water most of the time. Contact Teri Brooks to RSVP for details and updates. Nice park building, very clean bathrooms, friendly staff. Meet in parking lot. Lunch options. 60,000 VOTES NEED TO COUNT The loser in the race for NC Supreme Court judge is challenging 60,000 votes. The Nov. election results were counted three times - Allison Riggs won by over 700 votes. Instead of conceding, Jefferson Griffin has filed lawsuits. None of these voters are charged with doing anything wrong. They have legally voted and their vote must count. On Sundays 1/26 and the 2/2, the Side With Love team will have stationery and postcards ready for you to write. Please join them after service during the Sunday Social. Contact Melva Fager Okun for more info. SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION FOR ADULTS -- SUSTAINING SPIRITUAL PRACTICE -- February 1, 10-11:30 AM in the Sanctuary Starting a spiritual practice is one thing; sustaining it is another. Our panelists will share their own experiences with sustaining a spiritual practice and facilitate small group discussions of your own personal experiences for sustaining your spiritual practice. Panelists: Ivy Brezina, Kat Good, Jenn Kapranov, and Nancy Mayer. Contact Paige Smith with questions. Register to join the class. |
WE ARE A WELCOMING CONGREGATION
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We are a congregation that has historically stood for the civil rights of all people, especially those affected by racism and homophobia. We are a Welcoming Congregation, celebrating and affirming the active presence in our congregation of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and heterosexual members and friends and their families. We are actively engaged in dialogue about how to be a more racially diverse, multicultural, anti-oppressive congregation. |
SUNDAY PARKING: Please honor the parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities and limited mobility at the front of the church, as well as the spaces reserved for the Auction Winners. We encourage folks to carpool and/or park offsite, if at all possible. Parking is available at The Community Church, as well as alternate parking options. See a map here. Please note: Parking is not allowed at the Kehillah across the street. WEEKDAY PARKING (for church functions): The Main Lot is fully rented; please use the small Front Lot directly in front of the church, the wooded Pine Lot along Purefoy Road, or in the Rear Lot behind the church.