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SUNDAY SERVICE AT 10:30 AM​

August 9
“Whose Are You?”
Rev. Thom Belote, preaching
We often ask one another questions of identity: “Who are you?” There is another, somewhat different way for expressing the self, which is by answering the question, “Whose are you?” This morning we’ll consider the difference that comes from this reframing.

MUSIC NOTES
The hymns and special music for the service all explore different aspects of Interdependence. The weaving, small-scale melodies of Schumann's Einsame Blumen support longer, more elaborate melodies unfolding like flower petals. The musical presentation is from the classic Studio Ghibli film, "Kiki's Delivery Service". Kiki is a young witch who learns both how to be independent and how to accept help from others. "This Is My Song" closes this service, borrowing its melody from "Finlandia", an anthem representing collective resistance. 



9:30 AM:
  • Live Streamed Religious Education on Zoom

10:30 AM:High School Youth Group meets in the evening through May 31.

Contact Marion Hirsch for link for Children's Religious Education Service on Zoom and for information High School Youth programming.

UU THE VOTE SIGN UP AND EVENTS! The UU the Vote launch party will be Sept. 6, right after service. However, we have some pre-launch activities, so you can start making an impact now! See our new UU the Vote webpage to see upcoming events, or to let us know you are interested in postcarding, canvassing, texting, poll-watching, or other events. Join us in making a positive impact in the midterm elections. 

SIGN UP NOW! AUGUST "RESIST CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM IN NORTH CAROLINA" TRAINING The Dogwood Faith Project is UU Justice NC’s multi-year program to counter the rise of Christian Nationalism in North Carolina. As part of UU the Vote, UU Justice NC is offering multiple opportunities to participate in our three-part training sessions on Zoom. The series will teach you how to counter Christian Nationalism through canvassing, phonebanking, and everyday conversation. See details and register now.

HAPPENING NOW - VOTER REGISTRATION TRAINING AND EVENTSOne hour on-line and in-person Voter Registration training and registration events are happening NOW with You Can Vote! Under “type” of event, select Voter registration training or events. You must complete the training prior to working at an event. Register today, and invite a friend to do it with you!

SUNDAYS IN AUGUST - UU THE VOTE POSTCARD TIME! We have 3,000 postcards to send out to help voters access the polls. We will be writing cards during the Sunday Socials and know lots of you will want to take home a kit of 20 cards. For anyone who wants to help without having to write at all, we need Postcard Leaders on Sundays, and Postcard Party Hosts anywhere you can think of! Sign up now. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Q&A, RE: SAVE OUR SANCTUARY (SOS!) PROJECT

HOW’S THE FUNDRAISING COMING?
Great question! As of this date, 53 households (14% of our Membership) have made a commitment for a total of $229,000 – roughly 38% of the $600,000 needed.
HOW CAN I HELP?
Another great question! If you haven’t made a commitment, let us know what your plans are. If you have made a commitment, talk with your friends who haven’t and urge them to let us know their plans. Donate NOW or make a 1-3 year commitment.
  • MORE QUESTIONS? Contact Stewardship.
  • EVERY SUNDAY – visit the SOS! Project table during the Sunday Social.
  • AUG 9 – 11:30 AM immediately following service & 7 PM on ZOOM
  • SEPT 6 – 11:30 AM immediately following service & 7 PM on ZOOM
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AUGUST 9 - 12:15 - 2:45 PM - "EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP" with REV. THOM:

WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH (OR, JUST LEARN MORE)?

Join Rev. Thom & Rachel Rose to "Explore Membership"!
To become a Member of The Community Church, one must:

  • Take a Class (it's fun, easy, and worthwhile)
  • Sign the Membership Book
  • Make a Pledge
WANT TO JOIN US? RSVP with Rachel Rose.
DURING SUNDAY SOCIAL:

  • Buildings & Grounds/Stewardship - Save Our Sanctuary (S.O.S.) Project 
  • Side With Love - UU the Vote postcarding
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH MINISTRIES? In August, children and youth are enjoying fun and games. Fire and Water Circle will do "sit spots". Rainbow Circle is exploring the colors of the Rainbow. Middle Schoolers are playing games. For more information about our Religious Education Program, please contact Marion Hirsch.

EVERY FRIDAY! JOIN LECTIO MEDITATION GROUP We meet at 12 noon every Friday on Zoom. Using readings from poetry and the sacred traditions of world religions, we practice meditation through deep listening. If you’re interested in joining or would like more information, contact Rachel Rose..

AUGUST - REHEARSALS BEGIN FOR ALL CHOIRS, CHALICE CHOIR TIME CHANGE
Rehearsals for all choirs start in August!
  • CHANGE: Chalice Choir will begin rehearsing August 9 at 11:45 AM in the Sanctuary. This is our youth choir for anyone K-12.
  • Community Church Singers will begin rehearsing August 30 at 12:45 PM in the Straley Room.
  • The Community Church Choir will begin rehearsing weekly on August 12 at 7:15 PM in the Straley Room.
Our choirs have been invited to sing at the Durham Bulls game on August 16; contact Dr. Ben Havey, Music Director for rehearsal info or to join the Music email list.

AUGUST 15 - NON-FICTION READERS BOOK CLUB MEETS AUGUST 15 The Nonfiction Readers Book Club will meet on Saturday, August 15 from 10:30am – 12PM in the Living Room (downstairs). We will be discussing, "Tyranny of the Minority" by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, which details how a right-wing and authoritarian backlash is threatening the foundations of American democracy. Our discussions are lively and informal; all are welcome. See our webpage for more info.

THE UU SUMMER FORUM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
REPRESENTATION IN DEMOCRACY
9 AM - 10 AM
Do you like to talk with other Unitarian Universalists about important spiritual and ethical topics? Then, the Forum is for you. It is a drop-in discussion group in the Gathering Room from 9-10 AM before the 10:30 Service. The Forum is a great venue to meet new people. Our topic on Sunday, 8/16 is about democracy. We will consider the tradeoffs involved in selecting people to represent our interests in the administration of government. Read about upcoming sessions of the forum.
Contact Marion Hirsch for more info.

COMMUNITY CHURCH IN ACTION

OUTDOOR CONNECTIONS
​Rhododendron Weekend

In June, folks in Outdoor Connections stayed in a house at Elk Park, NC. They went to Roan Mountain to see the rhododendron garden there and to hike the Appalachian Trail from Carvers Pass. They also went to Linville Falls and hiked the overlook trail.

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​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.
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WE ARE A WELCOMING CONGREGATION

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.

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