WORSHIP ON SUNDAY MORNINGSWorship Services at 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
April 20 "Love Wins" Multigenerational Easter Service Led by Rev. Thom Belote, Marion Hirsch, and Kat Good Join us on Easter Sunday for a multigenerational service exploring love's victory over death. The 9:30 AM service will be held at Memorial Rock Amphitheater, weather permitting. The 11:15 AM service will be held in the Sanctuary. MUSIC NOTES: For the first service this week, congregation Member and guitarist Danny Gotham will continue his Easter tradition of playing music by John Fahey and Leo Kottke. For the second service, the Chalice Choir will sing an old French carol, and the Community Church Singers and Choir will offer a high-energy Easter Spiritual, arranged by the legendary composer and choral conductor Jester Hairston. 
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REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM ADVOCACY DAY
Side With Love On, March 25, 2025, members of the Side with Love team at The Community Church joined with the other 12 congregations of Interfaith Voices for Reproductive Freedom for the advocacy day on March 25 at the NC General Assembly. The day was organized by Equality NC and Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. Members of our church were speaking up for people’s rights to control their own bodies. Contact Side With Love for more information. 
ANNUAL PLEDGE DRIVE 2025-2026!
Your pledge is a promise to financially support the 2025-2026 church year starting July 1. Pledges guide staff in creating a budget for next year's services and programming. Pledging information will be available after each service at the Stewardship table and online. Your generosity supports our church, each other, and the wider community. Questions? Bonnie Crotty Nelson, Stewardship Chair (919-724-3926). 
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. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
SPECIAL MUSIC SERVICE
MAY 4 9:30 AM ONLY "Considering Matthew Shepard" On Sunday, May 4, the Community Church Choir, along guest vocalists and an eight-piece chamber orchestra, will be presenting “Considering Matthew Shephard,” a contemporary oratorio by Craig Hella Johnson. Because of the length of the piece (approx. 85 minutes), there will only be ONE SERVICE at 9:30 , followed by the usual Sunday Social. There will also be a public performance of the piece in the Sanctuary later that day, at 6:30 PM. 
CHALLENGE GRANT – REV. charlie kast MINISTERIAL DEVELOPMENT FUND We’re about halfway to claiming the full amount of this $20,000 challenge grant offered by a generous Member of our congregation ($1000 for each donation of $1000 or more, up to 20 individuals/households). This would increase the fund by $40,000 and help fund an intern minister. Donate online, or mail your check to: Community Church kast Fund, 106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill NC 27516. Questions? Contact Franklin Hirsch or Barb Chapman. DURING SUNDAY SOCIALS:
In April, children are exploring JOY as their Soul Matters theme at 9 AM on Zoom and in person at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM. Eighth Grade OWL continues. Bridging and High School Youth Group will meet in the evening. For more information about our Religious Education Program, please contact Marion Hirsch or Kat Good. APRIL 12 - BAKED GOODS NEEDED FOR MUUSICAL GALA Baked goods and volunteers are needed for the “Dance & Dessert Reception” following our annual mUUsic gala on Saturday, April 12. We need bakers for donations and volunteers for help with set-up, sales, and clean-up. Drop off baked goods between 6-7 PM. Sign-up or questions? Contact Bonnie Crotty Nelson, 919-724-3926. APRIL 13 - NC WARN REPRESENTATIVE TABLING WITH ECO MINISTRY In order to get ready for Eco Ministry for the Earth's Share The Plate, a representative will bring informative materials and will table with we Eco Ministry for the Earth on April 13 about NC WARN’s mission and past, present, and future work. This is your chance to ask questions and take direct action to persuade Duke Energy that it is in their long-term interest to move away from using fossil fuels and to develop their capacity for producing electricity through renewable energy sources. For questions, contact Eco Ministry. APRIL 13 - LEARN ABOUT THE SPRING 2025 MOUNTAIN RETREAT You are invited to join Community Church members for a relaxing weekend at The Mountain, May 29-31 (Thu. - Sat.). Learn more about this event. Please visit our table on Sunday, April 13, after each service. The Mountain is a UU Retreat and Conference Center located in Highlands, NC, a beautiful mountaintop setting. Questions? Contact Lois Lee or Rev. Alison Eskildsen. APRIL 13 - MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY SUPPORT GATHERING The Mental Health Ministry Support Group will meet one week early-- Sunday, April 13, from 2 PM to 4 PM in the Living Room of the church. The group provides support for family members of people struggling with mental illness. This is not a group for individuals with mental illness but rather one for those who care about those individuals. If this sounds like something that would be helpful to you, please join us. Contact Susan Spalt for more information. APRIL 17 & 26 - CHALICE CIRCLES -- CONNECT WITH YOURSELF AND OTHERS The theme of our April Chalice Circles is Nature. Chalice Circles are offered 2x month, on the 3rd Thursdays and the 4th Saturdays. Chalice Circles begin with Chalice lighting and a reading. Then, we break out into small groups for an hour or so, before returning to the large group for a closing. Chalice Circles are an opportunity for connection that emphasizes the practices of deep listening and vulnerable sharing around a monthly spiritual topic. April Chalice Circles -- April 17 (7:30) and April 26 (10:30) -- REGISTER. Questions? Contact Marion Hirsch. APRIL 18 & 21 - STAFF HOLIDAYS APRIL 19 - NONFICTION READERS BOOK CLUB MEETING The Nonfiction Readers book club meets the third Saturday of each month from 10:30 AM - 12 PM in the Living Room. April's book is "Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution," by Cat Bohannon. The discussion will be facilitated by Leslie Zeldin. Even if you have not read the book, come join us for interesting discussion and fellowship. Questions? Contact Peter Aitken. |
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.