The Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga’s Passover Seder, one of the most popular events on our spiritual and culinary calendar, is scheduled for Friday, April 14th at 6:30pm.
The Passover Seder is an opportunity to honor one of our Unitarian Universalist sources in typically UU fashion. We celebrate the story of the Exodus, the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, by reading from a modernized Haggadah that reflects UU values. We eat delicious traditional foods, matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, charoset (a mix of apples, wine, nuts and honey), beef brisket, chicken, and scrumptious unleavened desserts. Kids have a whole lot of fun searching for the afikomen; whoever finds it gets a really big candy bar at the end of the meal. All this, plus red wine and juice is provided by the church. Lee Adler and Daidee Springer with help from the Solomon family organize the event. This year, the once-a-month Tuesday evening still to be named Small Group Ministry is taking on set up and clean up of this event as their church project.
Should you bring something? Yes! First and foremost, if you have children please bring them. We need them. They have a major role to play in this celebration. We guarantee they’ll have fun. They don’t need to sit quietly. Exuberant, spontaneous children add immeasurably to the ambiance of a UU Seder. There are parts for them to read from the Haggadah and don’t forget they may win a really big candy bar. It’s up to them whether or not they choose to share it.
Whether or not you’re bringing children, we’d appreciate your bringing a vegetable or salad to feed about eight people. We try to stay kosher in spirit so please don’t use or bring any dairy or flour products. This includes bread. Also please try not to use flour, milk, cream, cheese, butter, or any other dairy products in the preparation of your salads and veggies. As stated before, matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, meats, and desserts will be provided. If you have questions about what to bring, contact Lee or Daidee.
To accommodate everyone comfortably, we have to be sure not to exceed our capacity. A sign-up sheet is available in the Fellowship Area. Registering commits you to paying the cost of $8 per adult and $4 per child age 4–12. Children under four are free.
Sign up SOON to be sure of your place at the table. You really don’t want to miss this event!