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A liberal and inclusive pathway to finding community Vol.16, No. 21 November 2015
Sunday, November 1 “Our Hearts Go Out,” Rev. Danny Reed
We honor All Saints’ Day with a meditation on forgiveness in the midst of violence and responsibility in the midst of freedom.
Sunday, November 8 “The End of All the Light You Know,” Rev. Danny Reed
During a recent presentation to newcomers at church, the minister offhandedly, repeatedly, referred to the concept of faith. A hand rose in the audience and he was asked what he meant by “faith.” Come to church and find out what he said.
Sunday, November 15 “Limits to Witness: What the Heart Must See,” William Epes, Intern Minister
Drones, body cams, satellite surveillance, Google Street View – Are we building an omnipresent human “eye?” As we reach new heights of technological achievement, what happens to hope, trust, faith and truth? Does The Coming of the Drones mean the end of “His Eye Is on the Sparrow?”
Sunday, November 22 “Harvest Sunday,” Rev. Danny Reed
A service of gratitude and a celebration of Thanksgiving, complete with cider and cornbread prepared by church families. Come and let us give thanks together. Remember to bring hardy vegetables or canned goods to fill our cornucopia and later donate to local outreach agencies.
Sunday, November 29 “We Don’t Know How,” Rev. Danny Reed
We often take our socialization, the ways we learn to interact appropriately with others, for granted. Yet breakdowns in communication and understanding remind us of the necessity of healthy relationships. Getting along can be tough; what do we do when we don’t know how?
Forums at 10 am in Gage Hall
Sunday, November 1 “Charleston’s Mayoral Race,” Dr. Kendra Stewart, Professor of Political Science and Director of the
Joseph P. Riley Center for Livable Communities, College of Charleston
Dr. Stewart will discuss the major political and administrative issues facing Charleston with which the next Mayor will have to contend. After more than 40 years of leadership by Mayor Riley, Charleston will be facing a new era with many new challenges that will require our new Mayor to hit the ground running.
Sunday, November 8 “South Carolina Strong,” Jeff Ballard, Facility Director
Mr. Ballard and two program residents, Mario Fonseco and Thomas McArdl, will discuss the activities and mission of this organization and its transformative power in the lives of its participants.
Sunday, November 15 “Soaring Past 7 Billion: Population Challenges for a Crowded World,” John Seager,
President and CEO, Population Connection Mr Seager’s talk will address global population growth, its causes and impacts, and how we can meet those challenges.
Sunday, November 22 “Supporting Foster Parents in South Carolina,” Libby Smith
South Carolina is very short of high-quality foster homes. A warm and accepting foster home is the best place for many children who are in foster care. Some churches sponsor programs to help potential foster parents learn about the program and then form a foster parent support program for those who choose to do this important work.
Sunday, November 29
No Forum
The Rev. Danny R. Reed,
Minister
Published monthly from September to June, and
once during the summer, by the Unitarian Church
in Charleston
Sandra Selvitelli,
Compositor (843) 723-4617
December Deadline: November 18
Services at 11 am in Sanctuary
Richard Hurst, at the time affiliated with the Universalist National Memorial Church in Washington, DC, wrote the following meditation in October, 2002. Keep in mind that the two “DC snipers” who so dramatically disrupted life in the area had not yet been captured.
“Shattered lives and broken hearts stalk us, evil’s new disguise pulls us down, hardens us anew. Yet its power is belied by what endures. Around us nature continues in revelation, blue skies transcend, Canada geese still soar. The reds and yellows of autumn’s trees wave in wind. Life’s persistence, the endless hum of life and death and rebirth cannot be taken from us. So too courage and hope and loyalty persist so vivid on the faces of the women and men in pursuit. Our hearts are seized by compassion for people we do not know, we weep for them and their families. The love of strangers thrives even now, despite our fears, despite every evil, and our newfound care for one another foretells still the coming of the Kingdom of God in our very midst.”
The inspiring words are still timely poetry. Yet beyond their craft, I am moved most by the occasion which prompted the words and the context in which they were offered. The passage was prepared and given as a Call to Worship, for a specific people united in a specific tradition living in a specific place and time. The phrases were meant to acknowledge a shared fear but also to claim a shared hope. Such is the function of communal worship and such is the task of congregations and religious communities around the world. Eschewing dualism, most of us see no clear distinction between “the world,” and “the church.” But we come “ inside” our houses of worship and look to our way of faith to help us understand, confront and / or accept what is going on “out there.” Even in our free tradition, we still come to church in search of a certain sense of sanctuary and a needed breath of renewal and promise. But we fail one another, and our tradition, if we provide only temporal comfort and no sustaining compulsion.
I wish our church community to be a different kind of place and a different sort of engagement than we find elsewhere. I believe that what calls us to church and what we do here asks and deserves the very best of us. Years ago, Channing wrote, “Sleep over your business if you will, but not over your religion. Come to worship with strong conviction, with living faith in a higher presence than meets the eye.” Though my wish for a church affiliation unique among other similar affiliations be sincere, I do not wish it to be separated from the actual living of actual lives. In this spirit, it is always heartening to hear someone say that a sermon or service was relevant—that is, about “real things,” not merely summations of what one must or must not do. Sometimes we do need to be told what to do and what not to do, but we need this counsel to be applicable to what we actually experience.
Like Hurst’s meditation, our church meets us where we are but also leads us to a higher plane. We must be protected but we must also be provoked. We must give one another comfort on the present road we travel but we must also be challenged to lend a ready hand to other travelers, and to remind one another of a brighter and more peaceful day which might yet await us. Such a day will not come without us and I pray that our time in church is both fodder for the present and fuel for the future.
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Vestry Visions
Flood is the theme for October: floods of rain and floods of email regarding our safety plan. All have had their impact on this church. We knew we had 32” of water under our Sanctuary, but have learned that we had 14” of water under Gage Hall as well. Both of these are 250-year phenomena, as rare as the 1,000-year flood. (I don’t know about you but I’m keeping my sump pump!!!)
The water has had consequences: a structural engineer will inspect the column supports under the Sanctuary to make sure none have been compromised. An HVAC professional has inspected the ducts and insulation under Gage Hall. They were musty and wet with condensation but fortunately, not flood water. (Thank you, Sexton Joe McCormack, for keeping Gage Hall aired out and livable). However, other needed duct repairs may require the removal of the Gage Hall floor. Also, there are active leaks in the ceilings of both the Sanctuary and Gage Hall.
Most immediate, the flood revealed a malfunction in the fire alarm system in the Annex. The Annex includes our nursery and classroom for the toddlers, a meeting room for our youth, and the rental apartment housing our tenant.
In light of this information, the Vestry is prioritizing these projects and related costs. The Annex alarm system is number one and corrections are already underway. The others we will address as we learn more from experts. The Vestry sees the Annex alarm system, Sanctuary column integrity, removal of Gage Hall duct insulation, and roof repairs to avoid ceiling collapse as projects crucial to our safety.
All of this impacts the work of our ad hoc Safety Committee and how we spend our safety budget. We have already taken steps to address medical emergencies (#1 on the Safety Committee’s list) by purchasing two defibrillators, one to be installed in Gage Hall, the other in the Sanctuary. Congregational safety and a way for staff to communicate quickly between buildings on Sunday mornings is another major concern. The Vestry has agreed to fund the relatively inexpensive purchase of walkie-talkies for this purpose – a small price for a lot of increased security.
In order to gather the latest church safety data, many of us have attended symposiums offered by FEMA, AlliedBarton Security Services, the Charleston County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI. For me personally, the biggest take-away has been that should any hostile activity take place within a church, a shorter response time lessens violent consequences. As we continue to look for good times for the congregation to come together to discuss whether a paid Incident Commander is our best option, Team 2, the police officers who already serve our neighborhood, are upgrading their larger downtown car patrol to intentionally include Archdale Street and Jacob’s Alley from 9-1 on Sunday mornings. This enhanced route comes at no cost to us and no officer will leave their car unless they are alerted to a problem. We are hoping that, though no police person will be on our grounds, they may now be closer, and thus lessen response time in case of emergency.
I’m always impressed by how hard our members work to help our community and world, though this outreach can leave little time for us to come together. But the Vestry wants to make time quickly for more congregational discussion, so the sun will shine on our safety as it did on the recent rain. We will keep you informed through the Weekly Update, Sunday announcements, and the Gateway. In the meantime, you can reach me by phone, 404-216-9294, or email, [email protected], at anytime.
Your faithful and obedient servant, Judy Manning
Vestry Values
The Vestry is highlighting our Green Sanctuary Committee this month for entering the church into the Charleston Green Business Challenge and reaching Palmetto tier status! Read the article also in this Gateway about the GBC and what it has accomplished for the city!
Our committee’s time and talents were graciously and generously spent on this project throughout the entire year. Please thank your fellow members in person for this amazing – and ongoing – gift to the church: Laura Moses (chair), Emilie Carey, Erin Demory, Nina Fair, Marcus Giddens, Bill Grayson, Mela Khedouri, Jonathan Lamb, Richard Moss and Sharon Strong.
Submitted by Judy Manning, Vestry Chair
Membership Happenings
Classes Pathfinders: November 22, 12:30 – 1:30, Upstairs in Gage Hall
This is a class geared toward those new to our congregation who would like to receive basic information about Unitarian Universalism and the Unitarian Church in Charleston. Bring your questions! Childcare available. Contact Carol Oates, Membership Coordinator, [email protected].
Next Pathways to Membership: January 24, 31, Feb. 7, 12:15 – 2:00, Charleston Day School
Pathways is a 3-session class for people who are ready to explore what it means to be a Member of the Unitarian Church in Charleston. Lunch served, childcare provided.
You may sign up for the Winter (Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7) or Spring (April 3, 10, 17) classes. Sign up at the
Membership Table in Gage Hall, or contact Carol Oates, Membership Coordinator,
Submitted by Carol Oates, Membership Coordinator
An Opportunity with the Choir
In mid-November the choir will start rehearsing for the annual Christmas Cantata that will be held on December 13 at 11 am. If you are interested in being part of this choir extravaganza please contact
Johanna Evenson at [email protected] or call (843) 259-8013 for more details.
Do you want to help provide music for Pageant Sunday? Please contact Johanna Evenson [email protected] or call(843) 259-8013 if you are interested in taking part,
as a singer or instrumentalist, in the group of musicians that will play during the service on Dec. 6.
Submitted by Johanna Evenson, Music Director
Among Our Family & Friends
• Joey Sherman wrote in the Book of Life that he is missing Lucy Boyle very much. He wants Lucy’s family to know that we think of her often and keep her in our thoughts and prayers. [I believe he speaks for the entire congregation and we could not have said it better. Thank you,
Joey.] • Reminding us that grief is slow to heal, Lisa LoVullo writes in the Book of Life in early October:
Remembering my brother who passed away a year ago. You are missed. • Recently Guy Vitetta’s father, Frank, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Please keep Guy
and Betsy and their family in your thoughts and prayers. ‘Unexpected’ makes this especially difficult.
• Tom Hartry recently had a ‘little’ cardiac scare. Making an amazing recovery, he spent a night in the hospital and was in church the next day! When I talked with Sue she said he is “in the pink.”
• Nancy Pelligrini’s Mom, Peggy Bird, recently moved from Chicago to the Lowcountry. She is now living at Bishop Gadsden and will be attending our church. Nearby James Islanders might offer her a ride to church.
• The Social Justice Committee wishes to thank the congregation for their generous contribution to the recent Tons of Tuna collection. We collected a LOT of tuna.
• Patricia Reeder Sue Findlay's mother, has recently moved into Savannah Place on James Island with her dog, Mac. Sue says it was a relatively smooth transition and she is settled, comfortable and happy.
• Diane Boyer recently hosted a longtime friend, Sarah Wainaina from Kenya, who visited with her daughter, Angela, and were guests of the Boyers and of our church. Diane and Sarah were students together 50 years ago in Iowa. Since then, Sarah has gone on to hold several important government posts in Kenya.
And in celebrations: • On October 19th Anita Harrison and Rev Danny Reed celebrated their 24th anniversary. Good
wishes to them from us all. • Also during October Sandra and James Selvitelli celebrated their tenth anniversary.
Congratulations, Sandra and James. • Lilless Shilling tells us that her daughter, Paz, was engaged a few weeks ago to Brent Norman.
They will wed in October. Best wishes to Paz and Brent. • Abby and Fred Himmelein are pleased to announce the arrival of another perfect granddaughter,
Frida Giselle. She was born September 25th. Congratulations to Abby and Fred and to the entire family.
• Joe McCormack celebrated a birthday on October 10th with a surprise announcement by Sandra Selvitelli in Gage Hall. I believe Joe was just a bit surprised!
• Stan Boyer had a birthday, recently turning 77! Congratulations, Stan. • Sally and John Newell recently visited their son and his family in the Republic of Georgia. They
report it was a great trip – and a very long flight home. • Recently James Selvitelli was promoted to Principal Architect with Herlong and Associates, a
prominent architecture firm in the Charleston area. Congratulations, James. • Ralph Haller recently received an award from the Greater Charleston Aging in Place Coalition
recognizing his living independently and participating in community events. How nice, Ralph. May we all age well.
Compiled by Judy Bruce
What a glorious day to be outside! Eight Eden Keepers came out to enjoy it and to help beautify the Churchyard: Cari Brown, Karen Ruef, Stan Boyer, Bob and Pat Jontos, Ed Stephens, Marc Brodeur, Zach Ayers and Adrienne Floyd. In addition, there were lots of visitors and walking tours in the garden. Thanks, Karen, for taking names for me.
This was a rescheduled work party due to the flooding on October 3 and we decided to make lunch that day a special treat—pizza—provided by the Churchyard Committee which was enjoyed by all. Perhaps we will do it again someday. Meanwhile, we will enjoy our covered dish lunches.
The next work party will be on November 7th, from 9 to noon, followed by our covered dish lunch. Newcomers will be welcomed with open arms. Bring garden tools if you have them, gloves, water to drink while working, and a dish to share at lunch. See you then.
The next meeting of the Churchyard Committee will be on November 9th, at 5:30 P.M. in Gage Hall. Interested Eden Keepers are welcome to attend.
Submitted by Fran Ennis
The Eden Keepers “Who loves a garden still his Eden keeps.”
-- Amos Bronson Alcott
Alliance Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon
Saturday, December 5
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Please bring your contributions including baked goods to Gage Hall on Friday, December 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We sincerely appreciate help with set-up and pricing even if you can only come for an hour or so.
If you make a list of the items you contribute and their approximate resale value, any member of the Alliance can sign your list that can then be used for tax purposes.
Then, come on Saturday, December 5th, for a fabulous selection of crafts, Christmas decorations, white elephants, clothing boutique, books, toys and more! Plan to stay for a delicious lunch available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Start your Christmas shopping early! Get great values on great items and support your church!
Submitted by Susan Hartry
Children & Youth Religious Education
Game Night : Individuals and families are welcome to join us in Gage Hall on Friday, November 6 at 6pm. We have a special treat with a mobile planetarium from Dome Education (http://www.domeed.com/) coming to Gage Hall and giving us a free planetarium show. We will then share a pot luck dinner and play board games. So bring your favorite games for the young and for
the young at heart, bring a dish to share, and come have a great evening under the stars.
Harvest Sunday Food Drive: The Sunday before Thanksgiving (November 22) is our traditional Harvest Sunday service that also includes a food drive for Lowcountry Food Bank. The teens and children of the church ask that you and your family bring in rice, cereal, grits, oatmeal, peanut butter, dried or canned beans, canned vegetables or fruit, diapers or personal hygiene products as these are the most needed items at this time. Teens will be on hand to collect these items in front of the church before the service.
The next UU Parenting Family Circle will take place on Friday, November 13, 6-8pm. The location has yet to be decided.
Have you met the new RE Assistant? Melissa Zahler is a fir st grade teacher for the Charleston County School District. Originally from Cleveland, she graduated from Ashland University with a bachelor’s degree in education in 2012. After graduation she moved to Charleston where she enjoys spending time with her family (John, Kevin and Pluma) and exploring the city. Melissa will be helping with everything from RE registration to Holiday parties. Please say hello and introduce yourself.
Youth Conferences in NC: Our young teens have the opportunity to gather with other UU youth from around the South at the Mountain Retreat and Learning Center near Highlands, NC. Teens need to be registered at http://themountainrlc.org/youth-conference/ Scholarships are available. Just contact Janet at [email protected] for more information. Middle School, November 20-22
High School, December 4-6
We tend to leave around 2pm on Friday and return Sunday evening around 6pm.
December Religious Education Events to plan for:
Sunday, December 6—Gingerbread Houses fundraiser for One80 Shelter; No RE classes Friday, December 11—Churchwide Christmas Party 6-8pm
Sunday, December 13—Everyone in church to enjoy the Cantata; nursery available
Saturday, December 19—Holiday Pageant rehearsal Sunday, December 20—Children’s Holiday Pageant in church
Thursday, December 24—Two Christmas Eve services 6 & 8pm; nursery available
Sunday, December 27—Fireside Service; No RE classes
Submitted by Janet Watts, Director of Religious Education
You’ve Been Flocked!
Coming to a lawn near you: The High School Flamingo Fundraiser: In 2017 the UUA General Assembly will be in New Orleans and the teens of our church are itchy to go. This means planning, fundraising and organizing for the big upcoming trip. During the next year and a half you will see the teens in our church creating imaginative and, let’s face it, downright odd ways to raise money for their trip. One of our “colorful” fundraisers involves Flamingo Bombing. 50 plastic pink flamingos (you know the ones) will be flocking to various church members’ lawns. A donation/bribe can be paid to the Youth Group for the flamingos’ removal—for an additional fee you can nominate the next yard that the flamingos should flock to. All the funds raised will go towards renting a van, hotel costs, meals, and registration for all our teens to attend the 2017 General Assembly. The commando flamingo evenings are opportunities for our teens to come together for a meal, have fun, and lovingly annoy a member of our church community. We encourage church members to have a joyous sense of humor and encourage our teens with financial and moral support. Consider yourself warned! Be on the lookout for the flamingos …they might be coming for you!!
Picture of Reverend Danny’s yard after a late night flocking!!
Red Tent Sunday, November 1
5:00 p.m.
Upper Gage Hall, Room 2
Red Tent Temple of Charleston is a secular space where all women, from all walks of life
and all stages of womanhood, can come and be supported by their community. The goal is
to be able to reach into different communities and create a truly diverse and unique
experience.
We will start our gathering by welcoming you all at the door with a greeter from 5:00-5:15PM.
We will then have an opening/ centering activity, a guided imagery/ journaling exercise
customized to the gathering’s theme, an activity, and then a closing ritual/ reading before
heading into our social time.
You can come and go as you please. You are not required to stay the full length of the tent. We
just ask that you be respectful of the tent when entering after the gathering has begun, you can
join in whenever you feel comfortable and that it is appropriate.
Every tent is special and unique in its own way based on who comes and shares this sacred
time with us. It is recommended to come to at least 3 sessions before deciding if our group is a
good fit for you. You can expect to be led through guided imagery, journaling, a monthly
activity to connect with your sisters, laughter, tears, hugging, deep reflection, loud socializing,
growth, self-forgiveness, self work, releasing, love, peace, candles, music, chanting, dancing
and more. If that sounds like something that you need more of in your life, subscribe to our
Facebook events with more information on each month’s theme.
Danica Todd - founding facilitator, [email protected], 843-826-0660
Marina Penna-Morrison - facilitator, 910-297-0392
https://www.facebook.com/RedTentTempleOfCharleston/events
http://www.danicatodd.com/red-tent-temple-of-charleston/
Submitted by Danica Todd
2015 Service Auction
This is going to be so much fun …. and so beneficial to the Church! The 2015 Service Auction
comes in two flavors; you will want to taste both. The Silent Auction is conveniently held right
after Sunday Service in the Day School Cafeteria on November 8 from noon to 2 pm – pick up
great stuff – gift items and services for yourself and others, at discount prices – and help the
Church. “Flavor 2,” the Live Auction, is a rollicking evening of delish food and beverages, live
music by the V-Tones and, of course, incredible items in all price ranges to bid on via our live
auctioneer - all encompassed by festive costumes and decorations of the Pirates of the
Caribbean theme. Make a date with a loved one, par tner or fr iend and mark your
calendar for Saturday, November 14 from 6:30-9:00 pm. Child care available for both events!
Get your discounted advance tickets for the live auction each Sunday after service in Gage Hall
($8 advance, $10 at door).
Submitted by David Ruef
Dinners for Fun
Breaking bread together is a great way to make new friends and catch up with familiar faces. So please join us for another Dinners for Fun scheduled for November 21st. It’s a great way to catch the holiday spirit. Sign up as either a Host or Guest at the Information desk in Gage Hall. If you are a “newbie”, please be our guest. If you forget to sign up after church email me anytime. [email protected]
Submitted by Abby Himmelein
Gage Hall Art Show & Reception
Featuring the work of Shelley Pullen
November 13
Immediately following the Candlelight Concert
Shelley Pullen is a mixed media artist born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She
received her bachelor’s degree from College of Charleston in Arts Management and is
currently a graduate student in the University of South Carolina’s School of Social Work. Her
love for art began at a young age, but when she discovered a passion for collage and montage
art in her early twenties, she felt like she had found her calling. Ninety percent of her materials
come from vintage books and magazines. In the beginning she felt slightly guilty hunting
down old materials like sixty-year-old LIFE magazines only to chop them up, but she enjoys
giving these images a new life, using them to create new worlds filled with color and whimsy.
She likes to explore serious subjects like religion and addiction, but the main goal of her art is
to make people feel good. Shelley feels that life is short and we tend to take ourselves too
seriously. When she sees someone look at her artwork and smile, then she feels good about
what she has created.
Let’s Do Lunch Tuesday, November 10
12:15 p.m. The Relish Restaurant at Trident Tech
7000 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, #920
Let’s do Lunch is a monthly luncheon that is open to women and men in our church. It’s a time for
socializing and catching up with our fellow members.
This dining experience is presented by the students and instructors of the Culinary Institute of Charleston. The theme for November 10th is cuisine from Mexico and South America. Prices for most services are $12 per person including beverage (iced tea, hot tea or coffee). Reservations are required and seating is limited so let me know ASAP if you are interested. The students and staff make every effort to provide an enjoyable dining experience, however, please keep in mind that The Relish is first and foremost a classroom. Please RSVP to Susan Hartry at 843-225-1439 or [email protected].
920 is the biggest building on the campus. You may enter off Rivers either on College Drive or Maybeline. Parking is on either side of the building. 843-820-5087.
Submitted by Susan Hartry
Books and Coffee
Sunday, Nov 8
The Books and Coffee group will meet at the home of Jo Anne Simson, 2052 Wild Flower Lane, in West Ashley. The book to be discussed will be David and Goliath, by Malcolm Gladwell. Sue Nelson will lead the discussion. If you plan to come or need directions, please call at 843-795-4166 (h) or 843-991-3091 (c).
Submitted by Jo Anne Simson
Dan Ford Men’s Group
Upper Gage Hall, Room 4
6:30 p.m.
The Men’s Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month. Newcomers are welcome.
On November 3, Roy Hiller will show the art of figure drawing. Contact Roy: [email protected].
On December 1, Tom Hartry will lead the discussion: “What did you do in the war, Daddy?” Men in the group may talk about their personal military service, or that of their father’s, brother’s or other family member’s experience, or something different yet related to the general topic of war- or peace-time service. Contact Tom: [email protected]
Submitted by Roy Hiller and Tom Hartry
Social Justice Happenings
UCC Participation in Charleston Green Business Challenge
On behalf of the Unitarian Church in Charleston, the Green Sanctuary committee joined the Charleston Green Business Challenge in the fall of 2014. UC-CHS received a plaque at the 2015 Awards Ceremony acknowledging achievement of 42 GBC points to earn Palmetto Tier!
The goal of the GBC is to serve as a tool for local businesses to quantify the impacts of their operations in the following areas: • Energy and Water Stewardship
• Waste Reduction
• Green and Local Purchasing
• Healthiness of the Workplace
In its first four years, 225 companies completed Charleston’s GBC. During this time, approximately 1,800 new sustainable practices and policies were put in place. Over the first four years, GBC participants have collectively accomplished:
Saved enough energy to power over 5,000 homes for a year Saved $144,000 in energy costs Diverted 140 trash truckloads of garbage from the landfill Reduced enough water to provide for the needs of 100 homes for a year Recycled the equivalent of 150 trash trucks full of waste
Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. explains his enthusiasm for the GBC: “The Green Business Challenge is important not only for what each person and business does on their own, but for the impact of what we can collectively accomplish. The City is proud to offer this to the metro community.”
Submitted by Nina Fair
SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING: DATE CHANGE TO NOVEMBER 2
Open Meeting for anyone interested, Monday, November 2, 7:00 p.m. in Gage Hall. Great
opportunity to learn about our Social Justice efforts and participate in planning for the coming
year! Gary Smith, Congregational Outreach Coordinator, Gun Sense SC, open planning
meeting for congregation. Your participation is welcome!
Submitted by Diane Narkunas
Submitted by Nina Fair
Backpack Buddies
Please join us at the Lowcountry Food Bank on the
3rd Saturday of each month (Nov. 21)
from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
We will pack food for low-income elementary schoolchildren. The bags we pack are put into the children’s
backpacks on Friday afternoon so they’ll have food to eat over the weekend.
Lowcountry Food Bank, 2864 Azalea Drive, North Charleston 29405; meet in the lobby.
We need at least 20 volunteers to get the job done.
New volunteers welcome – no experience needed. Bring a friend!
With question or to RSVP, please contact Kris Rife: 843-884-8808 work / 843-822-0597 cell
Remember the dress code: Closed-toe shoes and no tank tops.
Minimum age suggested: 14 with parental supervision but a bit younger have been very successful.
Submitted by Kris Rife
Community Outreach (Red Envelope Donations)
Please note that we are continuing to accept donations through December 6.
Comprehensive Diabetes Education Project at the Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic,
Johns Island
I have been volunteering as a nurse at the Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic for about a year. The clinic is run primarily by volunteer nurses, physicians and clerical staff, and provides compassionate care to low-
income, uninsured adults on Johns, James and Wadmalaw Islands. In the seven years that the clinic has been in operation, it has provided more than 28,000 primary care visits, and patient evaluations are 99% positive. In the time that I have been working at the clinic, the biggest need that I have seen is for an organized, comprehensive program of education for our many patients with diabetes. The volunteer who formerly taught classes has left the clinic, and diabetes education has been on a limited and individual basis since then. Control of diabetes to prevent the many serious complications of the disease depends largely on self-management of diet, exercise, glucose monitoring, and medication. The project that has been selected will provide the knowledge, skills, and encouragement for our patients with diabetes to be successful with self-management. There are four parts to the project:
A series of classes to provide basic information; Individual physician and nurse appointments to design a personal plan for each patient to meet their
specific goals; Shopping and cooking classes for patients and family members; and
An exercise program to include chair exercise, chair yoga, and walking for those who are able. Again, many thanks for selecting this project. We will welcome whatever donations you are able to give.
Submitted by Diane Boyer
A UNITED NATIONS EVENT ON
STRUCTURAL RACISM AGAINST PEOPLE
Tuesday, November 3rd
1:30p-4:30pm
http://www.uua.org/international/events/upcoming-un-event
Sign up to attend live online webinar at this link
Thanks to Adrienne Troy-Hamilton for the heads up regarding this event!
Submitted by Kris Rife
Gage Hall Coffeehouse
Good Foot
Saturday, November 21, 7:30 p.m. Good Foot is named after an old Oklahoma expression that's used to describe someone who is feeling fine.
Folks remark, “looks like you’re dancin’ on your good foot”. It's an apt description for the Charleston-area
Celtic band whose joyful groove makes you want to get up and dance. Each member (Karin McQuade:
fiddle and vocals; Susan Conant: flutes, whistles and vocals; and Bart Saylor: multi-instrumentalist) brings
a different background to the group, resulting in a fun, varied array of traditional and original Celtic and
American tunes and songs. Come help Good Foot celebrate the release of their debut album at their Gage
Hall Coffeehouse concert on Saturday, November 21!
Home-baked desserts, coffee and sodas will be available. Parking available across the street and behind
Gage Hall.
Profits from Gage Hall Coffeehouses support enrichment activities in Charleston-area elementary
schools. We are currently sponsoring science-oriented field trips for all students at Mitchell Elementary
School.
Gage Hall is located at 4 Archdale Street.
Suggested donation of $15 for Adults; $5 for Students.
Call 224-4472 or 367-9663 for more information.
Alliance Rummage Sale Success
Once again, our October Rummage Sale was very successful. We had lots of great items for sale and the weather cooperated as well. Thanks to all the Alliance Members and Friends who helped on Friday and/or Saturday. What a great team: Diane Boyer, Susan Garrison, Barbara Goldberg, Tom Hartry, Mary Anne Hughston, Toni Johnson, John Meffert, Will Mordock, Susan Robinson, David Ruef, Gail Schiffer, JoAnne Simson,. Thank you also to those who made donations. The Alliance is grateful for your support, fellowship and hard work.
Please mark your calendar, the Holiday Bazaar will be on December 5th. Set up is Friday the 4th and the half-price sale is Sunday after service on December 6th.
Submitted by Sue Prazak and Susan Hartry
Docent Doings
We are already into another strong year for the Docent program with a large and diverse number of visitors from all over the world. For the past three years our program has increased by 10% a year in the number of visitors to the church despite the fact that the program contracted in number of days open to the public. The Docent program is a winner and deserves to be expanded but we need more volunteers to cover important city-wide events like Spoleto, the Home and Garden Tours, reopen Friday hours, and expand Sunday coverage to do the job. We simply do not have the people-power to cover hours for these significant events.
Currently, we have a full roster of regular volunteers but not enough alternates to draw from when help is needed. This is a tremendous opportunity to become involved in a unique volunteer experience. Not only would you be introducing visitors from all over the world to our “American Treasure” but tp the city of Charleston as well. It’s a fun “gig.”
It’s one where at the end of your shift, you have a smile on your face and an interesting story to tell about the people you met. There is no downside. If you go on a trip or break a leg, we have alternates to cover for you. We have regular training and you never work alone. What a deal!
On Sunday, November 15th at 1:00 pm, we’re having an introduction and training for the Docent program in the Sanctuary after Coffee Hour. Paul Garbarini is our expert on the building and this church’s history. He is also an entertaining speaker. Please join us and learn more about our “American Treasure.”
Submitted by Abby Himmelein
THANKSGIVING DAY
JOIN YOUR CHURCH FAMILY IN GAGE HALL
FOR AN AFTERNOON OF
GREAT FOOD AND BETTER FELLOWSHIP!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26
3 PM TIL THE LAST PERSON DROPS!!
SIGN UP BY THE WELCOME TABLE IN GAGE HALL
CONTACT JUDY MANNING
404-216-9294
Submitted by Judy Manning
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 New Member Sunday 9 Dulcimers; GH2
9:30 Meditation; AU
10 Forum ; GH
10:30 Chalice Choir; S
11 Service: S
12 Coffee Hour; GH
12:45 Denominational Affairs; GH3
1 Worship Subcommittee; GH4
5 Red Tent; GH2
2
12 Dealing with Serious Illness Support Group; GH
7:00 Social Justice Committee; GH
3
6:30 Men’s Group; GH4
4
10 Staff Mtg; GH4
11 Wu Tai Chi; GH
5 Community Ministry Committee;GH
5:30 Safety Committee; GH4
6:45 Choir; GH
5
11 Caring Committee; GH
6
6 Planetarium/Game Night/Potluck; GH
7
9 Eden Keepers 10 Docents
12 Eden Keeper Lunch; GH
8
9 Dulcimers; GH2
9:30 Meditation; AU
10 Forum ; GH
10:30 Chalice Choir; S
11 Service: S
12 Silent Auction and Coffee Hour; CDS
1 Intern Minister Committee; GH4
9
5:30 Churchyard Committee; GH
10
12:15 Let’s Do Lunch; OS
11
10 Staff Mtg; GH4
11 Wu Tai Chi; GH
2 Archives; GH4
6:45 Choir; GH
12
6 Buildings & Grounds; GH4
13
Candlelight Concert and Art Show; S&GH
6 UU Parenting; OS
14
10 Docents
6:30 Live Auction; GH
15
9 Dulcimers; GH2
9:30 Meditation; AU
10 Forum ; GH
10:30 Chalice Choir; S
11 Service: S
12 Coffee Hour; GH
12:15 Finance Committee; GH4
12:30 RE Committee; GHD
12:30 Worship Committee; GH3
1 Docent Training; S
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12 Men’s Group Lunch; OS
18
Gateway Submissions
Due
10 Staff Mtg; GH4
11 Wu Tai Chi; GH
6:45 Choir; GH
19
5 Vestry; CDS
20
7 Transgender Day of Remembrance; S
21
9 Backpack Buddies; OS
10 Docents; S
7:30 Coffeehouse Concert; GH
22 Harvest Sunday 9 Dulcimers; GH2
9:30 Meditation; AU
10 Forum ; GH
10:30 Chalice Choir; S
11 Service: S
12 Coffee Hour; GH
12:30 Pathfinders; GH4
3 Music Jam; GH
6 Square Dance; GH
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25
10 Archives; GH4
10 Staff Mtg; GHD
11 Wu Tai Chi; GH
6:45 Choir; GH
26
Thanksgiving
Office Closed
3 Thanksgiving Dinner; GH
27
Thanksgiving
Office Closed
28
10 Docents; S
November 2015
S-Sanctuary; GH-lower Gage Hall (ground floor Gage Hall); GH #1-4-individual classrooms upstairs in GH; A-Annex; AU-Annex upstairs; C-churchyard; CDS-Charleston Day School
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9 Dulcimers; GH2
9:30 Meditation; AU
11 Service: S
12 Coffee Hour; GH
The Unitarian Church
4 Archdale Street Charleston, SC 29401
RETURN SERVICES REQUESTED
Minister, Rev. Danny Reed [email protected]
Intern Minister, William Epes [email protected]
Affiliated Community Minister, Rev. Nancy Bird Pellegrini [email protected]
Office Administrator, Sandra Selvitelli [email protected]
Religious Education Director, J anet Watts [email protected]
Music Director, Johanna Evenson
Sexton, Joe McCormack
Vestry: vestry@char lestonuu.org
Vestry Chair, Judy Manning (‘16) 1st Vice Chair, Maureen Porter (‘17) 2nd Vice Chair, Sue Weller (‘18) Secretary, Frank Hardie(‘17)
Vestry Members
Nina Fair (‘16) Jonathan Lamb (‘18) Erica Hattings-Brodeur (‘18) Steve Simon (‘16) John Klintworth (‘17)
Treasurer, Nolan Prestwood
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m - 12:00 pm
Sunday 8 am - 1:00 pm
Phone: (843) 723-4617
Email: [email protected]
Gateway Walk
Archdale
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King
Queen St.
Sanctuary
Churchyard
Jacob’s Alley
Weekend &
Evening Parking Only
Weekend &
Evening Parking Only
1st 6 spaces Church
Business Gage
Annex
Charleston Day School
DO NOT PARK IN AREAS BLOCKED WITH TRAFFIC CONES
FREE Parking is also available at the garages on Queen Street and behind Forever 21 if you show the current bulletin and leave by 1 p.m.
The Gateway is printed on recycled paper and is also available online.
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