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SUNDAY SERVICES AT 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
October 11
“How to Cultivate Joy”
Rev. Thom Belote, preaching
How do we welcome and invite more joy into our lives?
How do we rediscover joy when joy is hard to find?
Is joy something that is possible to choose?
Join us as we continue with the next service in our series on Joy.
 
MUSIC NOTES:  This Sunday's music celebrates George Gershwin, one of America's great composers. He was the first "genre-bending" composer, writing both jazz and classical music with equal skill and care in the 1920s and 30s. Guest pianists Kristin Trangsrud and Josh Socolar will present the classical side and jazz side of Gershwin's music respectively, and the Community Choir will sing an arrangement that combines both genres! 

9 AM: 
·    Live Children's Religious Education Service on Zoom
9:30 AM:
·    Live Streamed and in-person service
·    Nursery and Toddler Childcare
·    Pre-K and Elementary Religious Education
11:15 AM:
·    Live Streamed and in-person service
·    Nursery and Toddler Childcare
·    Pre-K, Elementary and Middle School Religious Education
 
Contact Marion Hirsch for link for Children's Religious Education Service on Zoom or information about Sunday evening High School Youth programming.
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UU THE VOTE ACT NOW! Go to the Church’s new UU the Vote webpage to see upcoming events or to let us know if you are interested in canvassing, texting, poll watching, March to the Polls or other events. You can register for an event right on our webpage. After you take an action, please use the Report tab to let us know what you did! Together, we can make a positive impact in the mid-term elections. 

VOTER REGISTRATION TRAINING, EVENTS, VOTER INFO HAPPENING NOW - One hour online and in-person Voter Registration training; and registration events are happening NOW with You Can Vote! You must do the training prior to working at an event. Invite a friend to do it with you! You Can Vote also has great information on voting deadlines and what is on your ballot.

CANVASS WITH THE COMMUNITY CHURCH’S UU THE VOTEEarly voting starts Oct. 15. Join us NOW to canvass in Orange County. We will do "relational canvassing" that is non-partisan and targeted to those who did not vote in the last midterm. We will engage with folks, offer to check registrations, help them register, locate polling locations and provide early voting information. You will be paired with another person to canvass.  Canvassing is the most impactful way to get out the vote.
MARCH TO THE EARLY VOTING POLLS OCT. 15 AND 17 Sign up to March to the Polls to inspire people to exercise their right to vote and promote early voting in Orange County. The march routes are all about .8 miles. We're encouraging participants to bring non-partisan signs that raise awareness about early voting sites and dates.

RIDES TO THE POLLS Do you need a ride to early voting, on voting day, or want to hand-deliver your mail-in ballot to the Board of Elections? We have church members who would like to transport you.

RAPID RESPONSE DE-ESCALATION AT THE POLLS. WHO KEEPS US SAFE? We Keep Us Safe! UU Justice NC is proud to participate in our state-wide movement's community safety work. We connect UU'S with trusted partners to get skilled up in de-escalation and help respond to instances of voter intimidation and harassment. It's not too late to get trained up and join this state-wide team. 

NOVEMBER 3 - COME JOIN THE WATCH PARTY AT CHURCH ON ELECTION NIGHT The church’s UU the Vote Team invites you to gather with your church friends to watch election results. We will be in the Gathering Room from 8 - 11 PM on Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Election Night. Bring a treat to share - a snack &/or something to drink and a game to play. We will be livestreaming state and national results. We will also have a Zoom option, in case you can’t join us in person. See you then! 
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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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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BIDDING IS OPEN AND HEATING UP!!

CHECK OUT  the Auction catalog! BE A PART OF THE FUN!

  • Concerts, quilits and jewelry, oh my!
  • Guitars, feasts, and three types of pie.
  • All right here for you to explore --
  • Let's open our hearts and BID SOME MORE!​
SAVE OUR SANCTUARY (SOS!) RENOVATION PROJECT:
CRITICAL JUNCTURE
PROGRESS = PAYMENTS DUE
We’re at a critical juncture with our SOS! Sanctuary Renovation Project.
GREAT NEWS:
  • Contracts have been signed.
  • HVAC units are on order.
  • Permit request is filed.
WHY CRITICAL? We need as much cash on hand as possible to begin making payments... big payments.
WHAT CAN YOU DO? If you haven’t donated, please do so NOW. If you have donated, talk with your friends who haven’t and urge them to let us know their plans.
HUGE THANKS to those who have contributed. Your generosity means we’re almost half-way to the total $600,000 needed.
Donate NOW or make a 1-3 year commitment.
DURING SUNDAY SOCIAL:

  • Annual Fall Auction - How to donate, how to bid and more!
  • Buildings & Grounds/Stewardship - Save Our Sanctuary (S.O.S.) Renovation Project
  • Side With Love & UU The Vote - t-shirt & hat sales, Defend Democracy information
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH MINISTRIES? In October, children are exploring COURAGE as their Soul Matters theme at 9 AM on Zoom and in person at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM. Caring Club meets this week. High School Youth Group will meet in the evening. For more information about our Religious Education Program, please contact Marion Hirsch.

OCTOBER 11 - - GRIEF GATHERING - SECOND SUNDAYS, 1 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.

OCTOBER 17 - NONFICTION BOOK CLUB MEETS AT 10:30 AM The UU Non-fiction Readers Book Club will meet on Saturday October 17, from 10:30 AM – 12 PM in the Living Room (downstairs). We will discuss "Blind Spots", By Marty Mackary which details how and why the medical establishment has sometimes been wrong about major health issues. Our discussions are lively and informal; all are welcome. See our webpage for more information.

COMMUNITY CHURCH IN ACTION

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
​All-Ages Worship

On September 27, 2026, all members of our community - any species! - were welcomed into service to worship together and refplect upon the important role animals play in our lives.​

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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.

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