January 29 Sunday Service
10:00 Alternative Service, and 11:00 Traditional Service
"The Ox-Herding Pictures"
Worship Leader: Rev. Alicia Forsey, Worship Associate, Jake Walsh.
The Ox herding Pictures depict stages of life that we pass through, beginning with emptiness and going through life's stages until emptiness is reached again. These are ancient, and though they are traditionally from the Buddhist tradition, the message is universal.
  
Alternative Service from 10:00-10:40 This is a service where all ages can explore creative, new ways to worship together. We include children, engage younger adults, and connect with older generations, in uplifting community.
~short break~
Traditional Service from 11:00-12:00 Worship service with readings, sermon, silence and song. Children five and older begin in the sanctuary, and then are sung out to their RE classes downstairs. Under 5s and Teens begin downstairs at 11:00 for RE.
~coffee meet and greet afterward in the social hall~
Questions?
“When our eyes see our hands
doing the work of our hearts,
the circle of Creation is completed inside us,
the doors of our souls fly open,
and love steps forth to heal everything in sight.”
--Michael Bridge
Did you know??
PRIME TIME SERVICE AUCTION
Saturday Feb 4, 5:30-9:00pm
at UUCE at 40th and Donald
We will start with a light meal at 5:30 and then enjoy an Auction of wonderful services, events, and destinations!
...please donate your talents, a special gift, a destination, or an event for folks to bid on.
Visit the Auction Page for what to expect, and use the
Auction Form to submit your auction donation item(s).
Don't think too long though: the deadline for submissions is only 2 days away: at the end of the day on FRIDAY JANUARY 28, 2012
Parent's Night Out! February 3rd, 6:00-9:00pm
Mark your calendars, and be sure to RSVP to Katy at uucedre@uueugene.org - the Religious Education program is hosting a Parent's Night Out as an early Valentine's Day gift to you. Our space is limited -- crafts, games and fun time together -- please respond early to ensure your spot! Suggested donation: $5-$15 per child. All proceeds will go to the General Fund.
Join a Choir!
January is "join-a-choir" month. New singers are invited to attend rehearsals to see if they might enjoy being a part of the music-making. Sanctuary Choir on Wednesdays at 7:00; Chalice Choir (all women) on Mondays at 7:00. Chamber Singers is audition only. Please contact Tom Sears 541-686-5972 for more info.
Need more Information?
The Board of Trustees encourages you to stay informed.
* Attend monthly Board meetings - normally the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7 PM
* Attend Coordinating Council - normally the 2nd Saturday of each month, 9:30 AM
* Subscribe to UUCE-News for the Newsletter and e-Bulletins by email, and UU-Biz for the Monthly Board Minutes, which are also posted on this website.
Adult Religious Education
FORUM DISCUSSION GROUP
Meets every Sunday morning, downstairs in Room 6. Simply show up and attend any sessions you wish. This format is intended to appeal to those who gain sustenance from rich conversation about thought-provoking topics, and to build understanding and relationships by sharing your ideas and learning from others. Questions? please contact Barb Prentice
Topics for January 2012:
Jan. 29: Optimism/Pessimism: Half full or half empty? Lyn Fischrup, Facilitator
Giving Help
There is no lovelier way to be thankful for your sight, than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark.
~ Helen Keller
The Care Committee needs new leaders and volunteers. Our wonderful co-chair Bob Coleman is stepping down; thank you Bob for your work! Please contact Chuck Wagar at 541-543-1489. This group responds to church family who temporarily need help, such as delivering food, going to appointments, calling to check in, or stopping by to visit.
BUUB (Beautiful UU Building)
It's our NEW Building! Come Volunteer! Our goal is to move in April, giving us 3 months to finish our building at 13th and Chambers. The need for volunteers is greater than ever before!
Continue baseboard installation and caulking
Grind the concrete floor
Cut tiles in preparation for tiling the bathrooms
Sand door jambs
Install final insulation, sheet rock and trim
Sort and move tools, and clean daily
Bring food & more food to sustain the workers
For comments, questions or suggestions contact Judy Sawyer at jsawyer712@comcast.net or 541-302-0944; or Judie Hansen at judie310hansen@comcast.net or 541-335-1637.
Read our New Building Blog
This Week's Schedule
All events are at the 40th & Donald building. For more information, go to the CALENDAR and our latest Newsletter. Links take you to more information.
Sunday, January 29
9:30am - 10:30am Adult RE Forum Rm 6 Optimism/Pessimism; Lyn Fischrup, Facilitator
*10:00am - 10:40am Alternative Church Service
*11:00am - 12:00pm Traditional Church Service
11:00am - 12:00pm Children's RE Classes held downstairs, Teen group downstairs
"The Ox Herding Pictures"
Worship Leader: Rev. Alicia Forsey, Worship Associate, Jake Walsh.
The Ox herding Pictures depict stages of life that we pass through, beginning with emptiness and going through life's stages until emptiness is reached again. These are ancient, and though they are traditionally from the Buddhist tradition, the message is universal. What, if anything, has happened over time to make the various stages of life less clearly defined than what we find in these pictures? Each depiction in the original pictures respected every stage of life as what was (at the time) appropriate and expected. Do we have this kind of clarity and respect for each stage of life today?
Monday, January 30
7:00pm - 08:30pm Chalice Choir S & SH
Tuesday, January 31
8:00am Morning Doves Birding Group; contact Judie Hansen 541-335-1637
Wednesday, February 01
5:15pm - 6:45pm Chamber Singers S
7:00pm - 9:00pm Sanctuary Choir S
Thursday, February 02
2:00pm - 4:00pm Thundereggs Women's open Social Gathering at Tsunami Books, 25th and Willamette
Friday, February 03
06:00pm - 09:00pm Parent's Night Out Rm 3 & 4 (see below)
Saturday, February 04
5:00pm - 10:00pm Annual Fundraising Auction (see below)
Sunday, February 05 "A Flash of Golden Fire"
Worship Leader: Rev. Alicia Forsey; Music by Kirk, Lexy and Sue Instrumental Ensemble.
A flash of golden fire is a line from The Ancient Mariner, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. This line is where the Mariner sees the possibility of forgiveness for setting in motion the events that led to the deaths of his crew members. Does forgiveness also include forgetting?
9:30am - 10:30am Adult RE Forum Rm 6 Forgiveness, Anna Sontag, Facilitator.
10:00am - 10:40am Church Service (Informal service for all generations)
11:00am - 12:00pm Children's RE Classes
11:00am - 12:00pm Church Service (Traditional service)
Web and Calendar Publications
Who handles what in our communications areas:
• Newsletter, Weekly e-Bulletin, and OOS submissions go to our Publications Specialist, Ishbel Lane at publications@uueugene.org ~ Order of Service (OOS) ~ due Fridays at 11am
~ eBulletin ~ due Wednesdays at noon
~ Newsletter ~ due third Fridays at 11am
• Website requests, articles, and problems go to our volunteer Webteam at webteam@uueugene.org; Todd Woodward is the chairperson. Most groups and committees have access to their own webpage to make changes whenever they want. • Calendar items go to our Office Assistant, Tonya Cates, at the office, at assistant@uueugene.org
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