WORSHIP ON SUNDAYS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SAVE OUR SANCTUARY (SOS!)
Donate to the CAPITAL FUND in support of vital maintenance/upgrades to our Sanctuary! Find how to make your contribution over a 1- to 3-year period or make a donation NOW. How about making a donation to the Capital Fund to honor retiring Music Director Glenn Mehrbach, a huge advocate for upgrading and improving the sounds of music in our Sanctuary? Questions? Contact Bonnie Crotty Nelson, Barb Chapman, or Franklin Bonnerhirsch. 
GENEROUS PLEDGES EQUAL A HEALTHY CHURCH BUDGET
Thank you to all who made their 2026-2027 annual pledge! IF YOU HAVE NOT MADE YOUR ANNUAL PLEDGE FOR NEXT CHURCH YEAR, PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR PLEDGE FORM. WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH MINISTRIES?
In June, children and youth are enjoying fun and games. Fire and Water Circle will enjoy crafts and special guests. Rainbow Circle is exploring Colors of the Rainbow. Middle Schoolers are playing games. For more information about our Religious Education Program, please contact Marion Hirsch. JUNE 14 - JOIN WITH SIDE WITH LOVE TO "RISE UP, SING OUT" "Rise Up, Sing Out" is a nationwide day of celebration on June 14, bringing communities together to honor the country we love on the anniversary of No Kings Day. At local gatherings, music, art, and a national livestream concert, participants will celebrate First Amendment freedoms and build the strong community networks. Indivisible Orange County NC (IOCNC) invites you to attend our "Rise Up, Sing Out" celebration at the Drakeford Library Complex in Carrboro on Sunday, June 14, 6:30-9:30 PM. JUNE 20 - NONFICTION BOOK CLUB MEETING JUNE 20, 10:30 AM - The UU Non-fiction Readers Book Club will meet on Saturday June 20th from 10:30 – 12:00 in the Living Room (downstairs) of the Jones Building. We will be discussing "The Glass Universe" by Dava Sobel which tells the true story of the unheralded women "computers" at the Harvard College Observatory in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Our discussions are lively and informal; all are welcome. For more information, see our webpage. JUNE 21 - SHARE THE PLATE FOR DRUUMM - DIVERSE & REVOLUTIONARY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST MULTICULTURAL MINISTRIES - DRUUMM is an organization by and for UUs of Color, creating spaces for youth, young adults, and families of color. They hold regular worship services by and for People of Color, as well as a yearly public service open to all. They also create resources and workshops on anti-racism and anti-oppression. Sponsoring DRUUMM through a Share the Plate offering is a powerful way to show our BIPOC UU siblings that we support and honor their work on behalf of our faith. JUNE 21 - GRIEF GATHERING - 12:15 PM The grief of losing a loved one is universal; that doesn't make it less isolating. Come join with others in a confidential setting for sharing our universal, yet individual experiences. No registration required; all who are grieving, no matter how long, are welcome. Join us for guided confidential discussion, support and resources. Please contact Rachel Rose for more information. JUNE 21 - MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY SUPPORT GATHERING The Mental Health Ministry Support Group will meet Sunday, June 21, 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. THROUGH JUNE - LILA BACON EXHIBIT IN THE SANCTUARY The art in the Sanctuary for May and June is provided by Lila Bacon, the Vice Chair of the Orange County Artists Guild, and the owner of the Sweetheart Gallery in Carrboro. The title of the show is, “A Life With Flowers.” See more of Lila's art. 
FRIENDLY REMINDER - STAY SAFE ONLINE
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. |
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.