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Greenville Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship
Three Books That Can Change
the World
February 08, 2015
Rev. Pat Jobe
Minister
Rev. Michelle McClendon
Associate Minister
Christian Elser
Music Director
Kathleen Anderson
Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Maureen Nery
Director, Our UUWoC
Stephanie Green
Fellowship Administrator
Want to Contact Us?
Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
1135 State Park Road, Greenville, SC 29609
864-271-4883
www.greenvilleuu.org  [email protected]
Office Hours  Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm
Greenville Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship
February 08, 2015
Order of Service
Welcome
Pat Jobe
Chalice Lighting
Investiture of Covenant
Circle Facilitators
See back of The Spark
Prelude
Shelton Love
Opening Words
Pat Jobe
*Opening Song
#18 What Wondrous Love is This
Story for all Ages
Maureen Nery
Children's Benediction
#413 Go Now in Peace
Community Caring
Please share your joys and sorrows
in our Community Memory Book
before or after the Service
Anthem
Rumsfeld by Christopher Noren
Offertory
Sermon
*Closing Song
All Sing
All Sing
Choir
Shelton Love
Three Books That Can Change the World
Pat Jobe
#101 Abide with Me
All Sing
Closing Words
Postlude
Benediction
Shelton Love
Pat Jobe
*Please rise in body or in spirit as you are willing and able.
Please turn off cell phones before our service begins.
“Joys and Sorrows”
You may write your Joys or Sorrows in the Memory Book
on the table in the front of the sanctuary. These will be read during the "Community
Caring” segment of the service. If you are not inclined to write in the book, you may
simply light a candle in silence.
~ Thanks to Our Service Associates ~
Worship Associate
Ed Proulx
Accompanist
Shelton Love
Music Director
Ushers
Greeters
Sound Crew
Sound Crew Assistants
Coffee Baristas
Christian Elser
Chuck & Diane Lawrence
Liz McGrory & Debbie Plonkey
Richard Fuller, Teresa Hall, Charles Fulks
John & Dillard Robertson
Cathy Jaggars & Jennifer Kouyoumjian
Shelton Love received his degree in Organ Performance from Bob Jones
University and is currently the accompanist for both the Pride of
Greenville men’s chorus and the Pride of Greenville women’s chorus.
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Newcomers! To learn more about our Fellowship, please fill out the
yellow card and drop it into the offering basket.
Recordings of Sunday Services may be ordered and picked up
opposite the wooden entrance doors to the sanctuary where the
audio stand is located or by email to [email protected].
If you would like a hearing device, please ask an usher.
February 15, 2015
Is It Time to Change the Language?
Pat Jobe (Barbara Gill)
What's the deal with a war on poverty, a war on cancer and a war on
drugs? Who's winning? What if it were not a war? What words can
we use?
Getting to Know You!
Please join us after service for coffee, snacks, and fellowship in the
Fellowship Hall at the opposite end of the building from the Sanctuary (on
the same floor); all are welcome. We look forward to getting to know you
better, even if you think we already know you pretty well.
Flowers
If you would like to have flowers put on the Chalice Table in
remembrance of a loved one, a thank you, or a special joy
please contact Sylvia Skipper at 864-608-4484. The cost is
$10 and a note about your gift will be included in The
Spark.
Congregational Care Items
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We extend our loving support to:
Noel Howard (Lucy Beam-Hoffman’s sister) is back in the hospital.
Asking for prayers and healing thoughts – via Pat J.
Our dear friend Lee’s family; his mother, Neva, is in the last days of her
battle with lung cancer. Please send good thoughts and prayers and
energy for a peaceful passage to the “other side” and also for Lee’s
entire family during this difficult time.
A very dear friend went to pick up her son at the grandfather’s house
on 01/30. When she arrived, she saw her son lying on the couch with a
self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head. The grandfather then beat
her to a bloody pulp, blaming her for this. Please pray for all members
of the family. The son is on life support – Bill Schulze.
We celebrate with:
My daughter Amber has been invited to speak at Yale in April and I
have been invited to speak in London in May! – Deborah Armstrong.
A great joy – I’m from upstate New York and have just closed on a
townhouse in Greenville, near Mauldin – Jean Ploutz.
Highlights in Lifespan Religious Education
From Babies to Sages
February 8, 2015
Classes and Events Today
9:30 am Childcare Opens
Choir Practice
9:45 am Discussion Group—Founders' Room
A Course in Miracles—Middle School Classroom downstairs
RE Classes for Children and Youth
Teen classes begin in classrooms with teachers at 11:00 am.
K5-5th: grade children begin in service.
Middle School (grades 6-8): Sikh Faith
Coming of Age (9th-10th grade): Community Service (with mentors)
Senior High (10-12th grade): Covenant Circle
11:15 am After the Story for All Ages:
4th-5th: Kingdom of Equals: Parable of the Sower
Spirit Play 1 & 2 (K5-1st) (2nd-3rd): Beatrice’s Goat
Spirit Play “Lite” (3-4 yrs): The Lion and the Mouse (Little ones can help.)
Parents, please
remember to
monitor your
children closely
when they are in
your care.
A NEW GROUP IS FORMING!
YOUNG ADULTS’
DISCUSS AND DO GROUP
SUNDAY AFTER SERVICES
12:30-2:00 PM
CONFERENCE ROOM
Are you between the ages of 18 and 35?
Are you single, in transition, or still trying to figure out your life?
This might be the place for you to find friends for the journey, talk
about the things you do and care about, and seek for answers to your
questions together. Contact CJ Gillum for more information at 864-3762643.
ONGOING ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
DISCUSSION GROUP
Facilitator: Herb Reeves
Sunday mornings, 9:45-10:45 am, Founders’ Room
The Discussion Group is the longest running group at GUUF! They meet
every Sunday for coffee and lively discussions of topics of interest, with the
third Sunday of the month devoted to short story readings and discussions.
For information, contact Herb Reeves at [email protected].
A COURSE IN MIRACLES:
Facilitator: Jean Blank
9:45-10:45 am, Lower Level Middle School Classroom
All are welcome! Participants work with the spiritual practice of
forgiveness. Contact Jean Blank at [email protected] for information.
NOT FOR OURSELVES ALONE: ADULT BOOK STUDY GROUP
Facilitated by Dr. Michelle McClendon
Sunday afternoons 5:00-6:30 pm, through March 8, 2015
Downstairs Adult Classroom
Twelve essays from Unitarian Universalists reflect on the importance of
relational connectedness. How might we grow our souls through our
connections with one another and with the Holy? Participants have
opportunities to discuss and to engage with their own thoughts about
becoming part of something that both includes us and transcends us.
Several spaces in the class and copies of the book are still available. To
register, please contact Michelle at [email protected].
WOMEN’S BOOK GROUP
2nd Sunday each month
9:45-10:45 am, Senior High Classroom—RE Commons
For information, contact Genny Hill, [email protected].
YOGA
Monday evenings, January 18-March 23
7:00-8:30 pm, Sanctuary
Join Bruce Cable, a certified and experienced Sivananda instructor, for Yoga
practice that will benefit you in body, mind, and spirit. All levels welcome;
donations gratefully accepted. For information, contact Bruce at
[email protected].
BUDDHIST MEDITATION GROUP
Tuesday evenings 7:30-9:00 pm
Stressed? Worried? Feeling all right? Whatever your state, you are
welcome. Join us for meditation with both sitting and walking practice.
Newcomers and beginners are welcome; we'll give you a short orientation
to help you get started. For information, contact
[email protected].
NOTICE BOARD
RESTAURANT DINNER GROUP
When: Saturday, February 21, 6:30 pm
Where: Hans & Franz Biergarten, 3124 Hwy 14,
Greenville.
Kommen sie hier, y'all! Wursts, schnitzel, rubens, spaetzel, bratkartoffeln,
frikadellen, obatzda, fleishkase! If you know these dishes, you know how
great this'll be. Not recognized? Google 'em and discover new and
wonderful horizons for your dining enjoyment. Don't feel like Googling?
OK, they have beef, chicken, pork, and fish dishes. Vegetarian? Try
spaetzel, cuke salad, slaw, red kraut with apples, sauerkraut, and more.
Menu available: www.hansandfranzbiergarten.com
Ken Flanagan will reserve your places (864-901-1945 or
[email protected]).
Come and Honor the Goddess Within You
The Women’s Spirituality Group
March 12, 7:00 pm
All GUUF women are invited to our Open Circle on Thursday, March 12, at
7:00 pm. Please email Pat Dillow at [email protected] if you have any
questions.
GUUF RECEPTION TO CELEBRATE & DEDICATE
OUR NEW BUILDING
When: SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015, 7:00 pm
Reception; 8:00 pm Program; 8:30 pm more celebration
Where: GUUF New Fellowship Hall
You are invited to an elegant, gala evening to celebrate the official
dedication of our new Fellowship Hall. Doesn’t it look fabulous! Everyone
has worked so hard and been so patient over the course of the project and
we think we deserve a “pat on the back.” Dress to impress! Come and
enjoy scrumptious hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, music, guest speakers
and much more! Childcare will be provided, but you need to register your
child prior to the event. Inside The Spark is a registration form that you can
put in the basket, bring/send to the Fellowship Office or pass to Kathleen
Anderson. You can also register by emailing the details to
[email protected]. Please register no later than March 14, 2015.
SEPTEMBER 18 & 19 2015
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Calling all members, friends and anyone who
enjoys our Enchanted Chalice Renaissance Faire.
2015 will be our 5th year anniversary , and we want this to be our best
ever! We’re looking for dedicated people who would like to help us see this
happen. This year, our Steering Committee will create and
lead specific teams to help with the business administration,
set design and construction, and food management. If you’ve
ever wanted to be a part of this exciting Fellowship fundraiser, NOW is the
time to let us know. The Steering Committee meets every 2nd Sunday after
service in the Fellowship Hall. If you’re interested, please join us there
(first meeting February 8, around 12:30 pm). If you can’t make it, please
contact either Mayor Todd Couillard at [email protected] or
Business Manager Teresa Hall at [email protected] with questions or
for more information. Join us for the Fun, the Magic, and the Revelry that
is the ONLY Renaissance Faire in Upstate SC.
HOW TO RECOGNIZE A VISITOR
Do you want to say a friendly “hello” to one of our visitors, but
you didn’t get a good look at them during the service? Maybe
you can’t discern between someone you haven’t had the opportunity to
meet yet and a visitor. Never fear, the green mugs are here!
The Membership Committee has purchased lime green coffee mugs for
visitors to use in the Fellowship Hall after Sunday services. When you see
folks with green mugs, please introduce yourself and make them feel
welcome. We want our visitors to stick out so that we can, in the words of
our illustrious Pat Jobe, “slather them with affection.” Well, perhaps we
can’t get away with quite the slathering that Pat can, but we’ll make a
valiant effort!
Look for a high-topped table in the Fellowship Hall containing a large
“Welcome Visitors” sign, the green coffee mugs, The Flame, and literature
about Unitarian Universalism. The table will be manned after the service by
one of our Membership Committee volunteers.
Visitors – Please look for the high- topped table and use these green mugs
for several visits so we have the opportunity to get to know you!
DO YOU LIVE NEAR GREENVILLE HOSPITAL?
There is a woman living near GHS main campus who needs a
ride to GUUF about every other Sunday. She is new to the
area, knows a couple of our members and really wants to go to our Sunday
services. If you are ready, willing and able to help her out, please contact
Liz McGrory (at 410 924-6245 or [email protected]), and she will put you in
touch. Many thanks!
PAT’S PANTRY – PLEASE HELP!
We are in URGENT need of food, toilet paper, toothpaste
and soap product donations please. Food donations
should be non-perishable, preferably canned goods. Protein-rich foods
such as peanut butter and canned goods containing meat are in heavy
demand. Nothing that weighs over a pound should be donated, please, as
the participants carry it home.
Thanks for your participation.
Carole Lavash
BOX TOPS
Box Tops collection is back! The box to deposit your
collected box tops is located in the Narthex. Whether
you have 1 or 100, each box top is worth collecting, so please keep up the
good work and let’s see if we can beat the $150 we received last year. All
proceeds benefit the UUWoC.
Thank you--Carole Lavash
GREATEST SPEECHES OF ALL TIME
The Sunday Services Committee is considering creating
a service that would be comprised of dramatic
reading/character acting of some of the greatest
speeches of all time. Many people know of these
speeches, but they become more powerful when heard
in person. That's not possible anymore, but this is a wonderful option to
hear the words lived, and alive.
We are asking the congregation to make recommendations for what you all
think some of the greatest speeches are that you might like to hear
delivered.
Also, if you would like to lend your talent as a performer, we are looking
for you as well.
There is no date set yet for this.
To express your ideas or intent, go to
greatestspeechesofalltime.blogspot.com and leave your comments.
GALA RECEPTION REGISTRATION FORM
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
CHILD
CHILD
CHILD
CHILD FIRST
NAME
CHILD LAST
NAME
EMERGENCY
CONTACT NAME
CONTACT #
AGE OF CHILD
ANY SPECIAL
NEEDS
Please go to the website www.greenvillueuu.com, click on the
Monthly Calendar, go to March 28, click on the date and copy it
into your calendar. Deadline for registration March 14, 2015.
SEE YOU THERE!
Our Vision for Small Group Ministry: Transforming lives and
building Beloved Community through shared ministry, spiritual
growth, and inspired action.
The GUUF Covenant Circle Mission: Through small groups, we
create safe and loving spaces in which members can deepen
relationships, grow spiritually, and help to create a better and
more peaceful world through service to each other, the
congregation, the wider community, and the world.
Goals
 To help members deepen relationships and grow spiritually.
 To develop peoples’ skills at listening, understanding, and
speaking their own truth.
 To engage in social and environmental justice work as a
circle, at GUUF and in the community.
 To create beloved community by providing an intentionally
welcoming and safe environment where all may feel valued
and supported.
OUR COVENANT CIRCLE MINISTRY
Covenant Circles are the backbone ministry of our Fellowship, and
we encourage everyone to get involved. Without any doubt, this
is the single best way to get connected, make friends, and deepen
your spiritual life in this congregation. You don’t need to wait to
join a covenant circle. We have several openings in groups that
meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, and in our
Wednesday daytime group.
Brochures and registration forms are available at the “Hello” table
in the lobby or contact [email protected] .
Investiture of Covenant Circle Facilitators
Congregation: Thank you for investing your time, energy, and
love to support this ministry. We appreciate that your work
enlivens us spiritually, challenges us to spiritual, social, and
intellectual growth, develops leaders, and draws us into a shared
ministry of mutual care.
Facilitators: We welcome this opportunity for service. We seek
to grow our selves through this work. We join with all those
participating to strengthen our congregation and build Beloved
Community within and beyond our walls.
Congregation: We pledge you our support, encouragement, and
trust.
Facilitators: We will do our best to fulfill our responsibilities. We
call forth shared leaderships from those we serve. We welcome
the support and mutual accountability we share with our fellow
facilitators and our program leaders.
Congregation: We call you out from among us and invest you in
this important role.
ALL: We nurture the flame of Unitarian Universalism in our lives
and in our congregation, and together we shine it out into the
wider world.
Our Covenant Circle Facilitation Team
Coordinator: Gordon Branson
Kathleen Anderson
Sharon Brant
Steve Compton
Susan Cooper
Denise Frick
Candy Kern-Fuller
Barbara Gill
Bibi Harris
Georgia Harrison
Cathy Jaggars
Liz McGrory
Debbie Plonkey
Karen Parker
Judy Potwora
Glen Rowley
Allison Render
Jackie Weddington