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WomenCircle
is for all women of The Community Church
–generating ideas
and community to empower women.  -Every month is an adventure
– good fun, great ideas and fabulous company!

Contact Us!


WomenCircle Programs for 2023

  - Sign up in advance!!!    (Note: TBD - To Be Decided)

WomenCircle events are held monthly, some outdoors, some indoors at church and other places, and some on Zoom. Please note
each month is  a little different. 
Please stay tuned to the announcements to see latest news.  During this time of Covid, masks are optional but recommended  for indoor events.  (Please  talk to coordinators about any concerns you may have. )

If you want to participate in any of these WomenCircle events, you will need to sign up in advance. These events are all listed in monthly newsletters and weekly announcements with a contact person’s name.   Attendance will be limited for most events.  Sign ups will be on a first come, first serve basis. We look forward to having you join us.


Saturday, January  14, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. via Zoom:  Joyful Living after Sixty
Coordinators: Steevie Parks and Jody Savage  

Monday February 27, 7:00 p.m.: Straley Room: Beading and Goddesses
Coordinators: Ruth Gibson and Nancy Mayer

Thursday, March 23, 7:00 p.m.: Jazz Music at Duke Chapel; Dinner beforehand -at the Brodhead Center;
optional carpool from church at 4:45 PM
Coordinators: Bonnie Gilliam and Joan O’Brien

Wednesday, April 19,  Meet up time TBD : Tour Nasher Museum and lunch
Coordinators: Ivy Brezina and Lisa Epner

Saturday May 20 for the Outdoor Potluck picnic. Place TBD
Coordinators: Sindy Barker and Marni Goldshlag

Saturday, June 17, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Pool Party at the Gillioms
Coordinators: Bonnie Gilliom and Kathy Putnam

Saturday July 8, Departure Time TBD: Tubing on the Dan River
Coordinators: Sindy Barker and Ruth Gibson

Saturday, July 22, 9:00 a.m.: Boating on University Lake  and picnic lunch
Coordinators:  Joann Haggerty and Kathy Putnam

Saturday August 26, 10 AM : via Zoom or in person  TBD: Tai Chi  
Coordinators: Judy Lechner and Peggy Dorfman Chandler

Sunday, September 10, 2pm:  Creating a Collaborative Abstract - Outside at the Church
Coordinators:   Steevie Parks and Jody Savage

Thursday, October 5, 12:00: noon Lunch and River Walk in Hillsborough.
Meeting place TBD
Coordinators: Ivy Brezina and Linda Thompson

Sunday, November 5, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.:  Play Reading: Spoon River - at Church
Coordinators: Jody Savage, Marni Goldshlag, and Kathy Putnam

Saturday, December 9, 9:30 a.m.: via Zoom or in person: TBD: Planning WomenCircle 2024
Coordinators: Joann Haggerty and Sindy Barker


Have questions about a particular event? 
Use the Contact Us! button at the top of this page.


WomenCircle Planners - 2023

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  • 2023 Planners 
  • Front row: Sindy Barker, Maris Abernathy, Nancy Meyer, Jody Savage, SAM Brooks;
  • Back row: Joan Garnett, Linda Thompson, Ruth Gibson, Ivy Brezina, LIsa Epner, Joann Haggerty
    Missing from photo are: Marni Goldshlag, Bonnie Gilliom, Steevie Jane Parks
 
Here’s what our planners have liked most about WomenCircle:

    •    A circle of interesting and supportive welcoming friends who care about the church and each other 
    •    I see/feel accepted… sisterhood
    •    Women’s community of caring, sharing and laughter
    •    Fellowship with kindred spirits  
    •    The gathering together of some of the most enjoyable women I’ve ever met
    •    The Women!   Hearing each others’ stories, getting to know each other, and its fun learning new things
    •    The ingenuity of different plans
    •    Enjoying the strengths and creativity of women
    •    I love the community building and friendships I have
    •    Fun interesting places to go
    •    Place for new people to meet people




Haikus written in WomenCircle Workshop 11/13/2022
Coordinators: Ivy Brezina and Mariana Fiorentino


Acorns drop, crack, roll
Halting scurry, flicking tail
Horned stag, windblown leaves
~ Joan O’Brien
 
Wearing shingled hats
Acorns plop down in the woods
Ready to take root
~ Bonnie Gilliom
 
 
Leaves are falling now
The trees emerging undressed
Flaunting stark beauty
~ Janet Tice
 
Brick walkway littered
Strewn with acorn debris
Navigate with care
~ Ivy Brezina
 
Oaks’ future hopefuls
Spreading generations
Fast falling to earth
~ Mariana Fiorentino
 
So full of promise
Standing under oaks, so wise
Sometimes wisdom hurts
~ Linda Thompson
 
Like Clydesdales clomping
The sounds of falling acorns
Excite the squirrels
~ Marianna Fiorentino
 
Inside is treasure
It must be broken open
So much like our hearts
~ Linda Thompson
 
Abundance assured
Let the gathering begin
Squirrels hoard acorns
~Mariana Fiorentino
 
Whisper wings come close
Sip sweet nectar
For journey away til spring
~ Carol Palm
 
Sun setting early
Wrapping the yard in darkness
Sleeping comes quickly
~ Gwen Van Ark
 
Unpack down blanket
Cuddle up with Throat Coat tea
Hibernation time
~ Ivy Brezina
WomenCircle programs have enabled women to:

- Explore spirituality in rituals
- Learn new skills
- Get outdoors
- Expand physical skills
- Build community and make friends
- Have fun

Since 1996, WomenCircle has encouraged and sponsored programs of interest to women of all ages at the Community Church. Programs are usually monthly and vary widely. For 2019, WomenCirlce has planned events when we will
    •    expanding our creativity through singing and dancing;
    •    having wonderful times to get to know each other such as our potluck and tea house trip;
    •    sharing adventures such as visiting a museum and  a trip to the mountains;
    •    learning from each other in art and writing exercise

++Book Recommendations from WomenCircle Bookshare  on 9/26/2020
Lisa’s recommendations:
Waking Lions by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen
The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantu

Valerie’s Recommendations:
From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyers
To the Land of Long Lost Friends by Alexander McCall Smith
All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (audio read by Tom Hanks)
The American Marriage: A Novel by Tayari Jones
Inspector Ian Rutledge and Bess Crawford Series by Charles Todd
Fantastic Fungi Documentary – Paul Stamets

Joan’s Recommendation:
Circe by Madeline Miller

Shannon’s Recommendations:
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Mudbound by Hilary Jordan
The Window by Amelia Brunskill

Maggie’s Recommendations:
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse: A Novel by Louise Erdrich

Kathy’s Recommendations:
The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal

Ivy’s Recommendations:
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan

Helen’s Recommendations:
Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Bruno Chief of Police Series by Martin Walker

Don’t Remember Who Recommended:
Maisie Dobbs Mystery Series by Jacqueline Winspear



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  • Worship and Arts
    • Upcoming Services & Schedule
    • Most Recent Service
    • Recordings of Past Services >
      • Recording of Past Services
      • Wednesday Vespers
      • Sermon Archive Prior to March 2020
    • Music Ministry >
      • Community Church Choir
      • 2021 Virtual Music Gala
      • 2020 Virtual Music Gala
      • Virtual Worship Music
      • Music Program
      • As You Like It
      • Community Church Singers
      • Children's Choir
      • Youth Music Ensemble
      • UUkes
      • Instrumentalists
      • Music Team
      • Music Gala
      • Musicals
      • Pageants
      • Choir Sundays
      • Concert Series
    • Art at Community Church >
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        • Upcoming Art Exhibits
      • Art in the Commons
      • Past Art Exhibits
  • Newcomers
    • Welcome
    • What to Expect When You Visit
    • Visiting with Children and Youth
    • Map and Directions
    • The Path to Membership
    • How to Connect
  • About Us
    • Building Use Policy
    • Contact Us
    • Our Minister
    • Our Staff
    • Our Governance >
      • Our Board of Trustees
      • Board Nominees 2022
      • 2020 Board
      • Congregational Meeting Documents 2019
      • Our Covenant
      • Our Mission and Vision
      • Our Strategic Plan
      • Our Bylaws
      • Social Media Policy
      • More About Our Governance
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      • Caring Ministry
      • Living Our Covenant with Intention
      • Endowment Committee
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    • Our History >
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    • About Unitarian Universalism >
      • The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)
      • Our Beliefs
      • Unitarian Universalist History
      • Southeast District of the UUA >
        • Building On Our Legacy Capital Fund
    • Stewardship >
      • Annual Pledge Drive
      • The Endowment Fund: Supporting the Future of Our Congregational Mission >
        • Proposing a Project
        • Contribute to the Fund
        • Past Projects
        • What is the Fund
      • Qualified Charitable Distributions
  • Youth and Children
    • Ready for RE, a visual guide
    • Summer Offerings for Children and Youth
    • About Youth and Children's Ministry At The Community Church >
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      • Helping Children and Youth Connect at Church
      • Parent Expectations
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      • Parent Cooperative Information
      • Parent Cooperative Requirement
    • Children's Program
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      • Sunday Programs for youth
      • Coming of Age
      • Bridging
    • Sarah Elizabeth Insch Church Youth Leadership Program >
      • Insch Program Description
      • Insch Associates
      • Insch Program Application
    • Youth Staff Internship Program >
      • Insch Program History
    • Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education
    • Chalice Camp 2022
  • Justice and Service
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    • Racial Equity Challenges
    • Charles M. Jones Peace & Justice Committee
    • Community Service Ministry
    • ECO
    • Habitat For Humanity Outreach
    • Immigrant Justice Initiative
    • Share the Plate
    • Side with Love Ministry >
      • Side with Love Spotlight
      • Side with Love Concerts
  • Learning and Fellowship
    • Welcoming Ministry
    • 20s and 30s Group
    • Annual Fall Auction >
      • Auction Resources
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      • Resources for Rare Women
    • Sanctuary for Dialogue
    • Spiritual Exploration for Adults (SEA) >
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      • SEA Pilgrimage Class
    • UNC Campus Fellowship
    • UU Non-Fiction Readers
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