GOSPEL
SINGING
Barbara Snyder is organizing a
gospel singing event as a fund raiser for the church. It is being
scheduled for April 17th. She can use assistance for
this project and would appreciate volunteer help. Give her a call.
2004
WALL CALENDAR
“Liberating Beliefs” 2004 Wall Calendar,
published by the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Heritage Society,
honors and celebrates the lives of 12 innovative, pro-active and
courageous UU women. Find inspiration in their journeys and
provocative quotes. Each month features an historic photograph and
capsule biography. Suggestions for further study and educational
uses for the calendar are included. Order at the reduced price of
$12 plus $3 for shipping. Order online by e-mail to
uuwhs@green-associates.com, or send a
check (made payable to UUWHS) to UUWHS, c/o Green Associates, 200
Lincoln Street, #201, Boston, MA 02111. (617) 482-3044.
THE
MOUNTAIN
Check out the literature about The
Mountain Retreat and Learning Centers, Inc. in Highlands, NC. This
wonderful place (96 acres) offers many interesting and fun
programs. October 15, 2003 marked the 24th anniversary
of the date of purchase. Attendance has totaled over 90,000 guests
of which 7,000+ youth were in summer camps, 15,000+ were in other
youth programs, 15,000+ were in Elderhostel, 33,000+ Unitarian
Universalists, and 20,000 people of other faiths “on retreat”. If
you would like to give this facility ”A Jump start for the Next 25
years”, mail your check today or make a pledge. Send it to The
Mountain Retreat & Learning Centers, Inc., P.O. Box 1299, Highlands,
NC 28741-1299.
Our church should consider
arranging to go on retreat there sometime. It is truly a special
place.
SUPERCON
SuperCon is a Mid-South District Young Adult
Conference (YAC) sponsored by the Birmingham Unitarian Universalist
Church on February 20-22. This is a multi district UU high school
Youth Conference. All youth in the Florida, Mid South, Thomas
Jefferson, Heartland and Southwest districts are invited to attend.
Cost is $10. Jocylin Kerby: (205) 822-3388 Zach Shultz (Zschultz2002@yahoo.com)
Thomas Lower (uncleflip@sizenine.com).
For more information, check the flier on the church bulletin board.
THANK
YOU
As a gift for Liz Wendell’s
birthday, Christopher Engels, her grandson, beautifully played the
piano at church on January 25th. Thank you Christopher.
Everyone is proud of your accomplishments and considerable talent!
JUDITH
LOVIN
Judith Lovin suffered a
massive stroke on January 7. She is now recovering at Baptist Rehab
Center, and she is showing some progress. Cards can be sent to her
c/o Baptist Rehab Center, Room 2509, 2000 Church Street, Nashville,
TN 37236.
Judith and her UU singing
partner, Ken Sizemore have presented countless themed musical
programs at many Unitarian Universalist churches, including ours.
We hold Judith close to our hearts and wish her a complete
recovery.
BLOOD
DONOR
A letter or thanks was sent by
Governor Phil Bredesen to Barbara Snyder for donating ten
gallons of blood to the American Red Cross. We are all proud of
Barbara’s accomplishment and service to folks in need.
A BIRTH
Some of you may remember
Dr. Ted and Carol Bapty who attended our church several years ago
before they moved to Nashville. On October 14, 2003 they celebrated
the birth of a daughter, Emily Rose. She joins siblings Susannah,
Sarah and Zachary.
TULLAHOMA
COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE
Agatha Christy’s mystery, “Spider’s
Web” is the production being presented by the Tullahoma Community
Playhouse, Inc. at the South Jackson Civic Center. Play dates are
February 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 with show times at 7:30 p.m. with the
exception of Sunday shows at 2 p.m. For reservations, phone
455-4620.
MILLENNIUM REPERTORY COMPANY
Wayne Maxson is directing “Our
Town” at the Manchester Arts Center. Roger Burdette and Noel
Clements have roles in the show too. The dates for this show are
February 13, 14, 15, 20 and 21. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on
Fridays and Saturdays with Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Phone 728-3434
for information and reservations.
CHEROKEE STORY
(Contributed
by Alice Bird, author unknown)
An elder talking to his grandchild
tells him about an inner conflict…”It’s like I have two wolves
fighting in my heart. One is vengeful and angry; the other is more
peaceful, looking for another way.”
The child looks up at him and
asks…”Which wolf will win the war in your heart, grandpa?”
And the answer…”The one I feed.”
TWO
THINGS
Dr. Will Saunders, U.U.
Church, Urbana
We are gathered once again in this
place, this special place.
We gather to be with each other and
to be reminded of values and hopes we hold close.
We come with widely differing
experiences and feelings--
some are feeling good,
hopeful, lifted up, expectant;
some do not know how
they feel, really, or why, on this day and hour, they are here.
Some are anxious about the future,
not knowing what it brings.
Some feel disappointment, pain,
anger.
Some are discouraged -- they have
tried over and over again, but it is still not working.
Some are visitors here, wondering
if this is the right place for them.
Some struggle with almost
unbearable secrets -- something they have done and live under the
illusion that, so long as it remains a secret, it will be okay.
And so we come this morning --
stubborn, vulnerable, self-righteous, open, pained, anxious,
preoccupied, hopeful, numb, lifted up.
May we remind ourselves of two
things:
No one really knows the
burdens and fears of another.
The world needs our
love and our caring.
This morning, may we all find
strength for having been together,
To heal ourselves
and to reach out to
others.
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