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Greenville Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship
Grief and Joy in Social Justice
When Amy Goodman tells stories on DemocracyNow.org, she loves to quote
numbers. She had particular passion this week to report that maybe as many
as 80,000 people crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma to commemorate
the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. If she had known, she probably would
have loved to talk about the hundreds who marched in downtown Greenville
on Saturday, including at least 33 of our members. Other numbers I ask you to
think about today are the 372 members on our membership book, the dozens
among our numbers who have long histories of social action, the few among us
who feel guilt at not having done more, and finally the one who is reading this.
Ultimately each of us are on an individual journey, sometimes comforting the
afflicted, other times afflicting the comfortable. Take a deep breath. Smile. So
far, you have done the best you could.
March 15, 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 8 am-5 pm
Greenville Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship
March 15, 2015
Order of Service
Welcome
Pat Jobe
Chalice Lighting
Cathy Jaggars
Prelude
Jon Grier
Opening Words
Barbara Gill
*Opening Song
#323 Break Not the Circle
All Sing
Story for all Ages
Pat Jobe
Children's Benediction
#413 Go Now in Peace
All Sing
Why I Give
Lisa Lipscomb
Community Caring
Please share your joys and sorrows
in our Community Memory Book
before or after the Service
Pat Jobe
Anthem
Come Again, Sweet Love
Doth Now Invite by John Dowland
Choir
Offertory
Sermon
*Closing Song
Closing Words
Jon Grier
Grief and Joy in Social Justice
#168 One More Step
Pat Jobe
All Sing
LaKesha Bartley
Postlude
Jon Grier
Benediction
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
Steve Compton
Luminary
Genevieve Kaplanov
Accompanist
Jon Grier
Music Director
Ushers
Greeters
Sound Crew
Coffee Baristas
Christian Elser
Jackie Weddington and Sarah Fletcher
Pat Dillow and Marion Grier
Richard Fuller, Teresa Hall, Charles Fulks
Ken and Virginia Flanagan
Jon Grier teaches music theory at the Greenville Fine Arts Center.
LaKesha Bartley is a new member and a nursing student at Greenville Tech.
She works for the YMCA and is the mother of two sons (Desi and
Chandler). She made the potato salad for the Towers East
Thanksgiving feast last November.
Geneviève Kaplanov age 7 loves reading, piano, and science. She has lived
in three countries in her young life, helps disadvantaged people where
she can (Pat's pantry, McFerrin house), and is an awesome big sister
to her younger siblings.
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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
March 22, 2015
The Myth of Powerlessness
Pat Jobe/Walter Ezell (John Seitz)
Anne Wilson Schaef, a nationally recognized voice for feminism and
recovery from addiction, says the central cultural myth in America is
powerlessness. We fear failure, like safety, and hover by our television sets
fearing to take on the powers that be. We are far more powerful than we
imagine.
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.
Congregational Care Items
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We extend our loving support to:
We celebrate with:
None for this week.
Highlights in Lifespan Religious Education
From Babies to Sages
March 15, 2015
Classes and Events Today
9:30 am: Childcare Opens
Choir Practice—Choir Room
9:45 am: Discussion Group—Founders’ Room
A Course in Miracles—Middle School Classroom downstairs
12:30 pm: Young Adult Group—Conference Room
5:00 pm: Not for Ourselves Alone—Book Discussion Group
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 (6th -8th grades): Introduction to Buddhism
Coming of Age (9th -10th grades): Faith/Lunch with Rev. Pat Jobe
Senior High (10th -12th grades): Class with Ms. Kris
11:15 am (after the Story for All Ages)
Kingdom of Equals (4th -5th grades): Caring for Marginalized People
Spirit Play 1 & 2 (K5- 1st grade and 2nd-3rd grades): Children’s Chapel
Spirit Play “Lite” (3-4 yrs): Pete the Cat-I Love My White Shoes (it’s all
good.)
Parents, please
remember to
monitor your
children closely
when they are in
your care.
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.
YOUNG ADULTS’ DISCUSS AND DO GROUP
Facilitators CJ Gillum and Allison Miller
Sundays, 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 864-376-2643.
NOT FOR OURSELVES ALONE: ADULT BOOK STUDY GROUP
Facilitated by Dr. Michelle McClendon
Sunday afternoons 5:00-6:30 pm
Downstairs Adult classroom
Twelve essays from Unitarian Universalist 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].
YOGA
Mondays through 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].
WOMEN’S BOOK GROUP
Second Sunday each month, 9:45-10:45 am, Sr. Hi Classroom—downstairs
For information, contact Genny Hill, [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
EARTH SPIRIT CLASS
Earth Spirit classes are held every second Friday in the Founders’ Room.
Please join us this Friday, March 13, at 7:00 pm. If you want to know more,
please contact Dana Couillard [email protected] or 864-4234221.
THE LUNCH BUNCH
The Lunch Bunch is to start meeting again on the third
Thursday of each month at 12:30 pm (this month March
19).
If you are not already part of our group, you are most
welcome to join us for great food, lively conversation and occasional
special activities.
This month, we will be lunching in our new Fellowship Hall, so convenient
with its sink and oven at our disposal.
I will call you a few days before the event, as usual, to find out what you
are planning to bring. It should be enough to feed 6-8 people (no more),
If you wish to join our group, just call me, Suzanne Hart 864-235-1714, and
I will add you to our list.
Registration for Mountain CONs Is OPEN
Middle School CON: March 20-22
Senior High CON: April 10-12
Register online at mountaincenters.org
IF YOU WILL BE USING TRAVEL CREDIT, please
contact Laura Christenbury at [email protected] PRIOR to
registering.
RUMMAGE SALE
GOT STUFF?
March 21 and 22
Saturday
8:00 am-12:00 pm,
Sunday
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Are you ready to de-clutter?
Make your tax deductible donation of nice used clothing,
household items, sports equipment, furniture, electronics, etc.
We will accept donations in the Fellowship Hall
Beginning Sunday, March 15.
Pick up available.
Contact [email protected] for details.
Then, come and visit the SALE.
You might find something you’ve always wanted!
(Proceeds benefit Youth Travel for Boston and summer mission trips.)
RESTAURANT DINNER GROUP
When: Saturday, March 21, 6:30 pm
Where: DellaVentura’s Ristorante and Pizzeria,
337 S. Buncombe Rd, Greer.
This month we'll try a taste of Italy at DellaVentura's
Ristorante & Pizzeria. They're usually packed, but have
promised us space in a back room for our chat-'n’-chew event. The smells
of olive oil, garlic, wonderful sauces, and pizza must be experienced. Plenty
of veggie options and great desserts (10 of them!) round out their huge,
varied menu.
To see what’s on the menu, please visit www.dellaventuras.com
Sharon Free, eat your heart out (and come back to Greenville)!
Ken Flanagan will reserve your places (864-901-1945 or
[email protected]).
SECRETS OF AN INTERFAITH BOOK CLUB
Brown bag lunch and program presented by the
Interfaith Forum
WHEN: Monday, March 23, 2015, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
WHERE: Greenville Baha’i Center, 132 Greenacre Road, Greenville, SC
Keynote speaker Dr. Michelle McClendon will explain why and how she
founded two Interfaith Book Clubs in 2007 and will introduce some of the
current members. Frances Worthington will be on hand to describe how
the group she attends influenced the writing of her own interfaith book –
Abraham, One God, Three Wives, Five Religions.
There will be a sign-up sheet for new groups forming later in the year. Q&A
follows the program.
Bring a brown bag lunch (drinks and dessert provided).If you can’t attend
the program, but are interested in participating in an interfaith book club,
email your name to [email protected] and you will be contacted
about an organizational meeting.
BJUNITY.ORG EVENT
Matthew Vines will be the featured speaker at
BJUnity’s first public event in Greenville, SC on Monday,
March 23, at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) in the Hughes Main Library’s
meeting room of the Greenville County Library System in downtown
Greenville. BJUnity.org, the organization for gay alums and students at Bob
Jones University, is asking for an RSVP on their web site www.BJUnity.org.
GUUF RECEPTION TO CELEBRATE AND DEDICATE
OUR NEW BUILDING
WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2015,
7:00 pm - Reception; 8:00 pm - Program; 8:30 pm
- More Celebration
WHERE: New GUUF 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. You can register by emailing the details to [email protected].
Please register no later than March 14, 2015.
We also need strong arms to help set up for the Gala on the afternoon of
Friday, March 27. Please email the office ([email protected]) to
sign up!
SEPTEMBER 18 and 19, 2015
Hear ye! Hear ye! Calling all members, friends and anyone who
enjoys our Enchanted Chalice Renaissance Faire.
The 2015 Faire will be our fifth year anniversary, and we want this to be
our best ever! We’re looking for dedicated people who would like to help
us make 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 first Sunday at 12:30 pm in the
Founders’ Room. If you’re interested, please join us there. 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 of the ONLY Renaissance Faire in
Upstate SC.
CALL FOR PERFORMERS
The annual GUUF Talent/No Talent Show will start at 6:00
pm on April 18th in the Fellowship Hall. The Ways and
Means Committee is looking for talent, or no talent, from
the GUUF members, friends and the extended GUUF community! Indicate
your interest in participating by emailing Jan Price at
[email protected] as soon as you can! Spots on the program are
limited and are filing up fast, so respond now to let us know you're
interested in performing. The deadline to let us know you’re interested in
performing is March 18th --or until spots on the program are filled,
whichever comes first!
Early indications are that it's going to be a terrific evening. There will be
singing, dramatic performances, beautiful piano music, and lots of fun!
Tickets for the event will be $10 at the door! So mark your calendar and
plan to attend!
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!
MEMBERSHIP SUNDAY
Membership Sunday takes place on the first Sunday of
every odd-numbered month immediately following the
service. Anyone wishing to join the Fellowship is invited to
meet in the choir room where you will “sign the
book,” and we will share stories of our spiritual
journeys. You will also be provided with a
packet of information about the Fellowship at
that time. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate
to contact one of our Membership Co-Chairs, Debbie
Plonkey at (864) 322-5174 or Liz McGrory – (410) 9246245.
There are seven principles which Unitarian
Universalist congregations affirm and promote:
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The inherent worth and dignity of every
person
Justice, equity and compassion in human relations
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to
spiritual growth in our congregations
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
The right of conscience and the use of the
democratic process within our congregations and in
society at large
The goal of world community with peace, liberty,
and justice for all
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence
of which we are a part
GREENVILLE UU FELLOWSHIP
ANNUAL BUDGET DRIVE 2015-2016
THE MISSION OF THE GREENVILLE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
FELLOWSHIP is to be a welcoming and accepting liberal religious community,
to embrace freedom of thought, encourage spiritual growth, and practice
social responsibility. The Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship welcomes
seekers to give voice to a faith that is rational, responsible and relevant to our
real lives. We aspire to be a community where reason and love unite in service
to the spirit of life. Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, you are
welcome here.
To kick off our next budget drive, ask yourselves:
 When you were looking for a place to belong, what would have
happened had the Fellowship not been here?
 When you were lost and looking for a home, what would have
happened had the Fellowship not been here?
 When you were new to the area, how many friends would you have
made had the Fellowship not been here?
Would Gil Rowland ever have imagined that our Fellowship would flourish to
the congregation of today? We may have started small, but look at us now!
Imagine, if you will, what would happen if there were no financial
commitments to the Fellowship. If people like you had not made the financial
commitment to make sure that our Fellowship kept growing, we wouldn’t be
where we are today. This year, make that COMMITMENT! Make a
COMMITMENT that will fit your budget. If your circumstances change at any
point, don’t worry, just tell us, BUT DO MAKE THE COMMITMENT TODAY!
Pay weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually - by check, through your bank, direct
deposit, PayPal or cash – whatever suits your budget! If you need help, contact
the office ([email protected] or 864-271-4883); they’re happy to help.
Board the train!
Ride with us on
this journey that
keeps us growing.