UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF EVANSVILLE SERMON TOPICS: The Compass F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 5 Feb 1—Falun Gong Buddhism Think Green This Valentine’s Day from Green Living Tips.com by Michael Bloch Feb 8—Rev. Phillip Lund Feb 15—LOVE Feb 22—TBA INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Sermon Topics 2 UU Valentines 2 New Member Class 2 Upcoming Events 3 Book Club 3 Coffee Order 3 Support Teams 3 Valentine’s Day is an occasion celebrated on February 14 and while it has a very long history dating back hundreds of years, the scale of the occasion we have today is largely thanks (or no thanks) to marketers. Some fast consumption related facts about Valentine’s Day: - Around a billion valentines are sent each year globally, making the day the second largest cardsending holiday of the year behind Christmas. - Twenty-five percent of all seasonal cards annually are valentines. - Over 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are sold each year. - Valentine’s Day is the top holiday for fresh flower purchases with red roses being most popular. - Ten percent of engagements happen on Valentine’s Day. Those statistics come from the American Greetings Corporation. Valentine’s Day is big business and as such has the potential to have substantial impact on the environment. For example, the one billion cards laid end to end would stretch around the world five times! That’s a lot of trees. Valentine’s Day gifts with the planet in mind If Valentine’s Day is an important day for you or the one you love, then you can also show a bit of extra love for the environment by carefully considering what you buy. Here are some ideas: - Cards made from recycled or tree-free paper (this will be indicated on the card) - Consider sending an e-card instead, using one of the many quality services around. - Fair-trade and/or organic chocolate - Choose organic and/or locally grown flowers. - Make a donation to an environmental organization on behalf of the person. - If you wish to give jewelry, consider pre-owned or purchasing from jewelers who are certified to be sourcing precious metals and gemstones in an ecologically and socially respon- Soup Sunday—RE Fundraiser on February 8th! Please join the Religious Exploration council for lunch on Sunday, February 8th! We will be serving a variety of delicious homemade soups and breads after the church service. A suggested donation of $5 per person will go towards the social outreach activities of the children of the congregation. And just in case you’re not able to stay to eat, we will have carryout containers available. *The children have used the money from previous fundraisers to donate bees, chicks, and rabbits to Heifer Project International and to make donations to our local Patchwork Central Food Pantry.* sible manner. Or consider something really offbeat like a wooden ring – they look amazing. - Buy the person a gift certificate for holistic therapies, e.g. massage, naturopath, health spa. - Arrange dinner at a local restaurant specializing in organic or locally grown food. Eating locally cuts down on food miles. - Perhaps make dinner yourself using locally grown ingredients, accompanied by a nice organic wine. Set the mood with earthfriendly candles. The effort you put in will be sure to impress! - Book a retreat in a wildlife reserve, park or natural area. Your business will help support the running of such establishments. - Give natural perfumes and fragrances. Popular mainstream fragrances are chemical cocktails. By buying natural fragrances, you’ll be showing you not only care for the environment, but the person’s health. PAGE 2 Sermon Topics Feb 1—Guest speaker Laura Spahn-Market will speak about Falun Gong Buddhism. Ed Howard worship leader. Feb 8—Reverend Phillip Lund of the Midwest Unitarian Universalist Association office will preach. Tom Moor worship associate. Feb 15—Ed Howard will speak on the theme of LOVE. Suzanne Perrey worship leader. Feb 22—To Be Announced. Brian Sturgill worship leader. Potluck following service. UU Valentines from UU Media Works on Facebook Creative by Tim Atkins & Jessica Ferguson Graphic Design by Jessica Ferguson New Member Orientation Class The long-awaited new member orientation class — required for membership in UUCE — is tentatively set for the first three Sundays in March —March 1, 8, and 15 — from 12:30 to 2:30 pm at the church. It was necessary to schedule the classes this far ahead so that materials for each participant can be ordered and received by class time. Lunch, which will be provided by UUCE’s Congregational Life Committee, will be served between the church service THE COMPASS and class time. Child care will be provided for class participants if needed. Those planning to attend the series of classes are requested to sign up as soon as possible on the sign-up sheet in the church foyer so that the correct number of materials can be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Bev Tonso at 812-476-9235 or via email at [email protected]. Upcoming Events & Activities Sun., Feb. 1: 9am Adult Discussion Group Mon., Feb. 2: 6pm Down to Earth addiction support group Mon., Feb. 2: 7pm Board meeting Fri., Feb. 6: 7pm Drum Circle Sun., Feb. 8: Soup Sunday RE Fundraiser following service Wed., Feb. 18: 6:30pm Congregational Life Committee meeting Fri., Feb. 20: 3:30pm United Caring Shelter Dinner (sign-up sheet in foyer) Fri., Feb. 20: COMPASS Submissions due for March edition Sun., Feb. 22: Potluck following service Mon., Feb. 9: 6pm Down to Earth group Sun., Feb. 22: RE Committee meeting following potluck Mon., Feb. 9: 6:30pm Fall Festival meeting at the Sizemore’s Sun., Feb. 22: 3pm Dances of Universal Peace Sun., Feb. 15: 9am Adult Discussion Group Mon., Feb. 23: 6pm Down to Earth group Sun., Feb. 15: 3pm Goddess Drum Circle Tues., Feb. 24: 11:30am Book Club Unitarian Universalist Church of Evansville 2910 East Morgan Avenue Evansville, IN 47711 812-474-1704 Service on Sundays at 10:00am Youth RE on Sundays at 10:30am Child care available during service! Mon., Feb. 16: 6pm Down to Earth group February Book Club Join the UUCE Brown Bag Book Club on Tuesday, February 24 from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Bring your lunch to eat while we discuss the book of the month, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon. All welcome! Coffee Order Place your order for Equal Exchange Fair Trade chocolate, cocoa and coffee by the 15th of the month. Coffee prices average $8-$10 per 10oz package plus shipping. Your purchase supports the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. Contact Chris Norrington for details [email protected]. Support Teams UUCE now has support teams in place to assist those members who need assistance with activities of daily living, such as grocery shopping, lawn care, meal preparation, etc., due to illness, death in the family, or other circumstance. If you or someone else needs such help, please notify Sharon Dennis at 431-9148 or [email protected], Bev Tonso at 476-9235 or [email protected], or Teddye Thompson at 402-2744 or [email protected] Board of Directors: President President Elect Secretary Secretary Elect Treasurer Treasurer Elect Director Director RE Director Other Volunteers: Building and Grounds Communications Congregational Life Social Justice Stewardship Worship Associates Youth Leader Newsletter Editor Webmaster Website Tina Sizemore Sharon Dennis Chris Norrington Jasmine Sturgill Mollie Pharo David Fentress Suzanne Perrey Tom Moor Ashley Perkins John Schaeffer Chris Norrington Chris Norrington Open Chris Norrington Tom Moor Mary Helen Weldy Tina Sizemore [email protected] Ashley Perkins www.uuevansville.org PAGE 3
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