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Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church - Unitarian Universalist Friday News Update February 3, 2012
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February Theme: Justice Albert Einstein said, “In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.” This month see what TJMCers are saying about it! |
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February 5, Sunday: Sermon - Through the Door, 9:15 AM + 11:15 AM. We begin our month of exploring the theme of justice by looking at the many justice-related efforts going on in and through TJMC. Many of these initiatives are vitally important, and something to be proud of, but the question remains – are we willing to walk through the door that they open into the new world we are called to co-create? Elizabeth Breeden and Erik Wikstrom will explore this question. |
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Our four year-olds through fifth grades are celebrating Chinese New Year on Sunday! Watch for the dragon to make an appearance in the Social Hall after the services. Religious Education classes for children are offered during both services. Programming for youth (sixth thru twelfth grades) is available during the 11:15 AM service only. Four year-olds through fifth grades begin their morning in Children’s Worship in the Parlor. The two and three year-olds RE class as well as the youth classes start in their classrooms. For more information, see the RE display table in the Social Hall on Sunday morning.
Children are welcome in worship. Nursery care is available for children two years old and younger during both services in the lower hall of the main building.
The Comfort Room at the Rugby Road entrance of the Sanctuary is designed for parents with young children. Audio from the service can be heard in the Comfort Room.
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Heads up! The Pledge Drive coming!
The 2012-13 Pledge Drive kicks off on Sunday, February 12. Look for information in the mail shortly before that date. Please start considering your pledge amount now so you can return your pledge card promptly. Also, consider helping out as a phone caller, envelope stuffer, snack donor, or some other job… there is something for every experience level! Call Adam Slate at 760-1346 or pledgedrive@uucharlottesvlle.org with questions, to volunteer, or for more information.
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uucharlottesville.org Information Go To Links February 2012 Bulletin: http://www.uucharlottesville.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/february-2012-monthly-bulletin-2pub.pdf Calendar: http://www.uucharlottesville.org/calendar Sermons: http://www.uucharlottesville.org/about/worship-life/services-and-sermons Are you part of the TJMC-UU Facebook community? Click HERE or log on to Facebook and ask to join the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church group. Have you seen the Unitarian Universalist weekly e-news letter? Click HERE for this week’s edition. Click HERE to visit the Southeast UUA District webpage. It is full of information for our UU district. Did you know that TJMC is a member of the Center for Non-Profit Excellence? This allows you to access any of the CNE’s classes at the membership rate. Simply state your connection to our congregation on your registration. Click HERE for more information about the CNE. |
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Church This Week. February 3, Friday: PJs, Pancakes & Bingo! 5-8 PM, Social Hall. Do not miss this super fun all-church pancake dinner where wearing PJs is optional and having fun it not! After a delicious dinner of pancakes, sausage and other treats, we will play Bingo using our fabulous Bingo machine. Bingo begins at 6:30 PM and Bingo cards are $2 each or three for $5. For more information or to find out how you can help, contact Cathey Polly or Allison Pugh. February 4, Saturday: Pre-Solar Panel Party, 9:30 AM-1 PM. Bring gloves, shovel, garden rake, five gallon bucket or heavy dust pan. Let us help pave the way for our solar initiative and save some bucks. For more information contact Dick Somer, or Dan Grogan. We will provide modest lunch, beverages and ibuprofen! February 4-11: Women’s PACEM, Summit House. Sign-up sheets for food, hosting, set up and cleanup will be in the Social Hall after each service from January 8 to January 29. We partner with the Muslim Student Association, so we serve more food, but receive more volunteers to help serve. Email Elizabeth Breeden for information. February 7, Tuesday: UUppities, 7 PM, Parlor. We will publish an update in the Friday Email and This Sunday. February 9+16+23, Thursdays: Active Minds, 1 PM, Parlor. Join us for conversation and companionship. February 12 Sunday: Sermon - 110%, 9:15 AM + 11:15 AM. This Sunday is the kick-off of our annual canvass, and the theme is “Giving One Hundred and Ten Percent!” Yet in these still difficult economic times, is it conscionable for a church to ask for its members to give more? And what does “110%” mean in the era of the 99%? And what does all of this have to do with justice? Thomas Collier and Erik Wikstrom will explore these questions. The choir will sing. February 12, Sunday: UU Christian Fellowship, 9:15 AM, Summit Room 1. The Christian Fellowship worship service will be led by our Ministry Associate, Chaplain Alexandra McGee, M.Div. All are invited. February 12, Sunday: PAUN, 12:45 PM, Summit Room 2. Agenda includes planning an invitation to Bill Schulz as speaker for Blue Ridge UNA Chapter and our church; Plans for “Nothing But Nets” program; Testimony at Charlottesville City Council to pass a peace resolution; Plans for an Iran event. and Tabling plans. February 12, Sunday: NatureSpirit, 6 PM, Summit Room 1. Tom Damery will lead us in a discussion of the Green Man Oracle and some associated activities. No potluck but snacks to share are welcome! If you have questions, email us at nature@uucharlottesville.org. |
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Church Notes & Requests for Help New reservation and check-out procedure for using of the church’s LCD projector is in place. Committees and task forces needing to borrow the LCD projector must reserve it in advance through Leia Durland-Jones, DRE. leiadj@embarqmail.com or Robyn Fogler robynf@embarqmail.com. The folder in the projector’s box has a check-out page for groups and committees to complete. Please note that many church groups are using this machine and it may not always be available. Be a sweetheart, donate to the auction. The auction committee is accepting donations for our 2012 Auction “How Sweet It Is!” after services and online at http://www.uucharlottesville.org/get-involved/fundraising/ auction until Sunday, February 5, at 1 PM. We are especially in need of dinners and other social events, services, vacation getaways and other adventures. Selected items go up for bids on Sunday, February 12, with final bids on auction night Saturday, February 25. All proceeds go to fund programs at church, so please donate and make our sweet dreams come true. Bed & Breakfast Hosts Needed: Meet interesting UUs and other religious liberals from all over while raising money for the church. TJMC needs more hosts for the UU Bed & Breakfast program. If you have an extra room and you can accommodate guests occasionally, please contact Katie Corish. Church CDs wanted for Spring Auction: If you are a musician associated with TJMC, would you donate a signed CD for a very special auction raffle? Our “How Sweet It Is!” Auction on Saturday, February 25, will feature the sweet sounds of music by Mike Dunn, Wendy Repass, Terra Voce, Kevin Oehler, and maybe you? If you have recorded your music, would you donate a CD? Please bring it to the Auction table in the Social Hall or put it in the Communications mailbox. If you do not have a CD, but have recorded some of your music, you can send a .wav or .mp3 file to communications@uucharlottesville.org and be included in the “Sugar High” playlist for the auction. Coming of Age Class Marketplace: Helping Our Youth! Stop by the Social Hall after services on Sunday and get in on these great deals while supporting our upcoming Coming of Age class as they raise funds for their June 2013 pilgrimage trip to DC. Attractions Coupon Books – more than just restaurants; TJMC-UU T-shirt orders. Our youth (and their parents) thank you for your support! Registration for the 2011-2012 Religious Education Program for Children & Youth is available at http://www.uucharlottesville.org/education/religious-education-program-registration on the church’s website. All families with children infants through twelfth grades participating in the program need to register. |
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This Sunday is the kick-off of our annual canvass, and the theme is “Giving One Hundred and Ten Percent!” Yet in these still difficult economic times, is it conscionable for a church to ask for its members to give more? And what does “110%” mean in the era of the 99%? And what does all of this have to do with justice? Thomas Collier and Erik Wikstrom will explore these questions. The choir will sing. Read the Winter/Spring 2012 Adult Faith Development Prospectus. Sign up for classes below. Our Winter/Spring classes will be offered February through May 2012 and held at Thomas Jefferson Church UU, 717 Rugby Road (unless otherwise indicated.) Be sure to check our online calendar tfor any delays or cancellations: http://www.uucharlottesville.org/calendar Should you have any questions please contact Leia Durland-Jones, Director of Religious Education at 434-293-8179 or email at: leiadj@embarqmail.com.
To read the entire accreditation report or view a video report, to to the Green Sanctuary Page. To join the Green Sanctuary e-list, mailto: green@uucharlottesville.org After six months or 50% of the fiscal year, we have received total revenues of $327,049 or 57% of our budgeted revenues. This is about 4.5% higher than at the same time last year. Current year pledges now total $220,365 which is about 53% of our budgeted amount. In December alone we received $45,797 in pledge payments. In December we also received $960 in unpledged donations, $2,126 in fundraising income and $1,798 in combined profits from grocery scrip and Great Lakes scrip. Also, Community Outreach or Social Action Collections for six months total $18,116, which is 82% of what we estimated for the year. After six months our total expenses were $278,187 which is about 49% of budgeted expenses. It is also about 13% higher than expenses in the same period last year. In December our revenues exceeded our expenses by $18,504 and as a result for six months our reported net income is $48,862. This may be compared to the same time last year when we had net income of $65,744. At the end of December the money in our church bank accounts totaled $209,176. Overall, it does appear that after six months, we are on track to at least break even this year. Doug Webbink, Treasurer Treasurer@uucharlottesville.org |
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