January 1, 2025
Happy New Year!!!
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January Gently
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with Cindy Collins & Jen Horning
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This Sunday, January 4, 2025
9:15 AM Singing Circle Rehearsal
11 AM - Sunday Service
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Welcome Our
New RE Coordinator!
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Meet Kelsey on Sunday, January 11, when we'll have a special reception
for all after the service!
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Hello everyone! My name is Kelsey Wahler, and I’m excited to join the congregation as your new Religious Education Coordinator. I hold a degree in anthropology with a minor in religious studies, and my background reflects a long-standing interest in how people learn, grow, and make meaning together. I’ve also taught preschool and completed some education coursework, experiences that have deeply shaped my approach to learning and community-building.
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In my role, I’ll be working on implementing curriculum, coordinating our wonderful volunteers, and planning engaging events for children and families. I’m really looking forward to getting to know you all, learning from this community, and supporting a vibrant, thoughtful, and joyful religious education program.
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4:30 PM Standing Out Chattanooga
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6:00 PM Hamilton County Democratic Party
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7:00 PM Eating Disorders Anonymous
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6:30 PM Church Band Practice
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6:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous Meditation Meeting
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9:00 AM 12 Step Group (Forum Room)
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3:00 PM Private Rental - Upper level reserved
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Call for Participants: Loose Leaf Bible Service - January 11
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This service is created by members of the congregation. During the service, we will share readings, writings, artwork, and music that were especially meaningful to us over the past year. You are welcome to contribute works you created yourself, as well as pieces you read, saw, or heard and would like to share with the community.
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If you would like to participate, please email the church office at office@uucc.org with the subject line “January 11 Service.” Include your name, the title of your offering, and a one-sentence description.
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The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, January 6, so the service can be organized.
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Thank you to all who wish to participate.
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UUCC Community Engagement & Worship Experience Survey
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As we wrap up sabbatical and our time of lay-led services, WoWzers (Working on Worship committee) would once again love to hear your voice. We are looking for your feedback on services, community events, and many other aspects of our church life.
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Please take a few moments to fill out this survey and give us your heartfelt thoughts. We welcome all ideas, criticisms, and praise!
If anyone would like a written survey, we would be happy to get them one.
Here is the link to start the survey.
As always, it is anonymous so please speak freely.
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Thank you all for participation!
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Keeping you updated . . .
Rev. Mandy Delays Return to Care for Son
Rev. Mandy's son Isaiah was in a life-threatening motorcycle accident almost two months ago. Severe injuries, including to his brain, have resulted in extensive treatments. He is now undergoing care at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, one of the nation's top rehabilitation centers. Rev. Mandy has been living in an apartment there so she can be part of his daily treatments. They hope he'll be ready to return home December 30, but will require more physical therapy and care.
Rev. Mandy has requested to change her return day from the beginning of January, to February 1 so she can manage Isaiah's care. The Board of Trustees and Personnel Committee are working on the details. Our wonderful WOWZER (Working on Worship) Committee has agreed to plan more inspiring Sunday services through January.
Rev. Mandy is deeply grateful for all the well wishes, cards, and good thoughts UUCC has been sending her way. Please continue to keep Isaiah and the entire Goheen family in your thoughts.
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UUCC Peace Dove Banners
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An Exhibit by UUCC Members and Friends
This is the seventh year UUCC has displayed member-created Peace Dove banners during winter holidays. In 2018, Lynne Higgins called for members talented in fabric art to create dove-themed banners.
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The banners displayed this year were created by Lynne Higgins, Jen Horning, Leslie O'Rear, Diana Solomon, and Leila and Tori Rose. The banner shown above is Leslie O'Rear.
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Week of January 4
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SUN: 9:00AM - 1:30PM
MON: CLOSED
TUE: CLOSED
WED: 9:00AM-5:30PM
THU: 9:00AM-5:30PM
FRI: 10:00AM-3:00PM
SAT: CLOSED
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