The North Unitarian Universalist Congregation Newsletter

June 2010

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Call to Action!   MCj02974890000[1]

 

 

Save the Date: Pride Parade on June 19

 

This year, the Columbus Pride Parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 19. For the sixth year, NUUC is planning to march as a group in the parade to show our support for equality for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. With our congregation now officially being a Welcoming Congregation, we would love to have the biggest contingent ever to march this year.

 

Parade line-up will begin at noon at Goodale Park.  Step-off is at 1 p.m. and ends at Bicentenial Park.  Watch for the sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall as June nears.  Also look for more information to come on tee-shirt orders and pre-Pride events.  For more information or to help organize marchers, contact Connie Grossman or Jeanne Casanova (740-417-4673 or email us at bumblebeeismydog@yahoo.com ). 

 

Open Invitation from Social Action Committee

 

The NUUC Social Action Committee typically meets the first Sunday of the month, after service, in Nielsen House.  For more information please feel free to attend a committee meeting or talk to any member of your Social Action Committee.  Contact Chair Tracy Steinbrenner at tracystein@att.net to confirm next meeting date.  Won’t you join us?

 

 

Refreshment Help Requested

 

One NUUC tradition that carries on week to week is coffee, cookies, and conversation after services.  In an effort to share in the set up and clean up of this after-service treat, a monthly sign-up schedule has been designed.  A very special thank you to all of you who have taken a turn at this task…

 

If you have not already done so, could you spare a bit of time some Sunday to help?  Please?  The process is easy--all you have to do is follow instructions that are already posted in the kitchen on where everything is and how to make coffee (if you don't know how). And then clean up after and put things back.  Everything is provided for you.  (But, of course, if you want to try a new cookie recipe or have dessert left from a meeting or family function, you are more than welcome to share it!)

 

This is the perfect opportunity to work as a couple, or grab a friend to help.  If everyone took a turn, no one would have to do it every week.  And it's fun!   We are currently scheduling through August—see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for available dates, or please contact Teri Cornell at tericornell@ymail.com or 614-891-5935. 

 

 

NUUC Bumper Stickers

 

The Communications Committee still has some of the new NUUC bumper stickers.  Our “Many beliefs.  One faith” stickers are an eye-catching bright yellow with black print and are available for purchase for just $4.00.  See the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall to get yours.  For more information, contact Kristin Grimshaw at 614-840-1950 or grimshaw@wowway.com.

 

Red Cross Blood Drive Set for June 7

 

Please remember that the annual NUUC American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, June 7 from 2 pm until 8 pm.  If you are planning to donate you must make your appointment directly with the Red Cross prior to June 7.  You may do so by contacting the Red Cross via e-mail at                                                      www.redcrossblood.org and entering our sponsor code “UnitUnivCh” or by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS.

 

If you need more information you can contact Yvonne Clippinger yclippin@columbus.rr.com or Launia White launia@columbus.rr.com.   For basic questions about blood donation, also visit the Red Cross FAQ page at http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/donation-faqs

 

“Loose Change” Project Update

 

Your Social Action Committee will continue its “Loose Change” project in 2010 by collecting your loose coins during the worship service on Sunday, June 13, as it has on the second Sunday of each month throughout the past year.

 

The NUUC Youth were invited to select the recipient of the May and June collections.  They chose Heifer International, an agency which seeks to bring assistance and sustaining opportunities to suffering people in poverty- and disaster-plagued countries. A total of $99.28 was collected in May and will be added to the amount collected on June 13.  The Youth are learning more about their chosen project and plan to make a special presentation to the congregation on Sunday, June 13.  For more information, go to http://www.heifer.org/

 

Additional deserving recipients for 2010 Loose Change collections are always under discussion.  For questions regarding the “Loose Change” project or to suggest a recipient, contact Chair Tracy Steinbrenner at tracystein@att.net or any member of your Social Action Committee.

 

 

2010 Loose Change Collection Recap

 

Month Collected       $ Amount       Donated to:                Total

 

January                      $112.25                        Delaware Co.

                                                            People In Need

February                     $114.72                                                         $226.97

 

March                          $ 92.47            UUSC/UUA

                                                             Joint Relief

April                             $106.70           Effort—Haiti                $199.17

 

May                             $                      Heifer Int’l.                   $  99.28

 

June                            $                      Heifer Int’l.                   $_____

 

 

“Share” Your Excess Linens

 

Pease remember this project the next time you clean out your linen closet…

 

If you have used (but stain-free) towels and washcloths that you would like to get rid of, please consider donating them to "Share," the group that makes sleeping bags and health kits for the homeless in our area.  (Other items that are needed are fabric, blankets, men's ties and toiletries.)

 

Donation is easy—just give to Lynn Foreman at service any Sunday morning.  (If you can’t find her, you may leave the items on Jeri’s desk in the center office off Fellowship Hall with a note marked “for Share project.”)

 

For questions or more information about how you can help, please contact Lynn at 740-513-4876 or sbgmacb@hotmail.com or visit the Share project website at www.shareyourbest.us .

 

 

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