UUCC BINGO FUNdraiser
Saturday, April 28th at 6:30 pm
Come join the fun at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Cheyenne, 3005 Thomes Avenue, on April 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There will be snacks, drinks, laughs and prizes! Our suggested donation is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 13. We will provide FREE childcare for those children not playing bingo. We are looking for donations of refreshments, and prizes valued at $30 each or more. For further information contact Joe at 630-6192 or Marci at 221-4128. This is not your ordinary church bingo night! There will be lots of surprises.
All the information about this Bingo Night is included in this email. Please forward it to your friends and invite them to join us!
Join Us for Sunday Service!
Sunday, April 29th, at 10:30 am
Here We Are
Rev. Hannah Roberts Villnave
We are all called to do holy work in this world, but how do we know what that calling is? Join us in worship as we explore what it means to discern a calling and follow it.
Membership Classes at UUCC!
The next class is May 6th!
Have you been thinking about becoming a member of our congregation? Are you interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalism or UUCC? Starting this month, we’ll be holding our new member classes on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 11:45 – 12:45 in the Library. On the first Sunday of the month, Rev. Hannah will lead us in an exploration of Unitarian Universalist history and identity. On the third Sunday, our Membership team will lead us through some history and identity of UUCC specifically. Newcomers and long-timers and everybody in between are welcome to attend!
Both classes will be required before joining UUCC, and there will be an opportunity to join the church on the 4th Sunday of every month! If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Hannah at hrvillnave@gmail.com
Silent Cake Auction!
Sunday, May 13, 2018
The UUCC youth group annual cake auction will be May 13, 2018 after church in the Social Hall. This year we hope to get all the Faith Development classes involved. Please donate a cake, dessert, or easy to warm up dinner item like tamales or lasagna or come bid on a delicious cake baked by our youth!
Garage Sale!
The Faith Development Committee will be having a garage sale in June. Date to be determined. Please bring your gently used items to the church and put them on the stage. Please mark your boxes “Garage Sale”. Clothing will be taken, but please no undergarments or mostly used bottles of personal care items such as shampoo. We ask that no one look through the garage sale donations before the sale. We will be setting up the day before the sale, and items can be purchased early (the Friday before the sale) if you help set up. If you would like to help, contact Jennifer at 421-8092 or yruucheyenne@yahoo.com
Day of Giving
Cheyenne Day of Giving is a non-profit led by faith communities, organizations and businesses whose purpose is to help the sick and economically disadvantaged. The highlight is a one-day event in May to collect goods and send them directly to people helped by the agencies and charities supported by Day of Giving. Those include
- Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne, Comea House, Home Away From Home, Family Promise of Cheyenne, Magic City Enterprises, Needs, St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, Salvation Army, Safehouse Services, Unaccompanied Student Initiative, and Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless.Between now and May 11, you can put the following into the church collection bin:
- Donate food items such as pasta, cereal, boxed meals, and canned goods.
- Donate personal care items such as regular and trial-size shampoo, conditioner, and lotion; razors, toothbrushes and toothpaste, bar soap, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, new underwear, diapers.
- Donate craft items such as scrapbooking supplies, stamps, ink, paper, markers, beads, and kits
- Donate gently used durable medical equipment
- Donate used prescription eyeglasses and hearing aids
The Faith Development Committee is looking for help!
HELP NEEDED! Have you ever considered helping with the Faith Development Program? Ask any of our volunteers, it’s very rewarding and you’ll enjoy getting to know our awesome youth! The Faith Development Program is in need of a few more volunteers for Sunday Classes. Volunteers teach/assist 1 – 2 Sunday’s a month. Training is provided and the time commitment is about 2 hours per week (only the weeks you’re scheduled). You’ll be teamed up with a seasoned teacher who can show you the ropes. Everything you need is provided and your own creativity is welcome. PLEASE see Mary after service for more information or call her at (307) 220-2096 cell or (307) 638-4554 work (Office hours are Tuesday and Thursday 10 – 2).
Volunteers Needed!
Are you looking for a new way to volunteer at UUCC? Are you available ONE Sunday every 4-6 weeks? Fun & Fellowship has the perfect position for you! We are looking for 4-6 dedicated volunteers willing to be a “Coffee Hour Captain” on rotation! No need for previous experience! If you would like more information or to sign up please contact Kayla at kaylalyday@gmail.com or sign up in the clipboard corner! We are hoping to start rotations after Easter
Service Auction Update
This year’s service auction was a great evening of food, fellowship and fun where we raised over $23,527! A heartfelt thank you to all who donated their time, gifts and generosity to make this auction such a huge success. We sent out statements detailing the items you have donated and the items you purchased. If you have a balance due, please make your payments as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about your donations or purchases, please contact the church office at 638.4554 or administrator@uucheyenne.org.
Message from UUSC
As we reflect on this Earth Day, we are reminded of some of the incredible partners we have the privilege to support. Their stories remind us of the power of community and the right to self-determination.
The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee is first and foremost a human rights organization, and we are called to speak out against the injustice of climate-forced displacement. We are called to actively advocate for the rights of affected communities in the spaces we’re in.
Please share the video, talk to your friends, family, and congregations about the impact of climate change on communities around the world.
Thank you for your ongoing interest in this critical work.
Sincerely,
The UUSC Team
WhaleCoast Alaska 2018
Have you ever dreamed of visiting Alaska? If so, WhaleCoast Alaska 2018 is for you! Four Alaska UU fellowships invite you to experience our eco-cultural and spiritual program this summer. See Alaska through the eyes of local UUs, with friendly homestays and unique tour activities. See wildlife, including moose, bears, caribou, whales, bald eagles, seals, and otters. Visit Denali National Park. Experience Native Alaskan culture. Forget the cruise ships – our program is the best way to visit Alaska! Tours led by Dave Frey, member of the Fairbanks UU congregation and Alaska travel expert. Find out more about this Alaskan trip of a lifetime. For complete information go to: www.WhaleCoastAK.org, email dfrey@whalecoastak.org or call 907-322-4966. Discount for groups of 8 or more. We would love to share our Alaska with you!
REMINDER:
Do you need to submit an announcement for the weekly e-mail, UUCC This Week and Beyond… ?
- Submission deadline is Tuesday before 10 am.
- Please submit announcements to administrator@uucheyenne.org.
- Announcements on CD or hand-written/typed announcements should be delivered or mailed to the office and received by the due date.
- E-mail announcements are usually then included in the next Sunday order of service.
- Please remember that not all members/friends have or use email.
- If you are not receiving the weekly e-mail announcements, contact the office.
Do you need to submit an announcement for the Sunday service?
- Submission deadline is Sunday 10am to be read at the beginning of service.
- Please submit typed or hand-written announcements to the mailbox labeled Announcements in the hallway of the church.
- Announcements are then usually included in the next weekly e-mail.
CHURCH NOTICE:
We have posted signs up around the church a number of times but again we must stress the importance of NOT bringing any peanuts or foods with peanuts in them into the building at all. We have a member of our congregation that has a deathly allergy to peanuts and anything with peanuts in them. When this member discovers there are peanuts in the building, they have to leave immediately. This means that they miss out on our various activities or meetings that they need to be at. The allergy is critical and we DO NOT want to alienate this member or any others who have this allergy. PLEASE, PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD! that we cannot allow peanuts into the building. (If you are bringing in a packaged item, please try to check that it wasn’t manufactured in a facility that processes anything with peanuts.)
Calendar
| Wednesday | Apr-25 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Meditation – Room 5 |
| 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Basketball – Social Hall | ||
| 7:oopm – 8:00pm | UUCC Choir Practice – Sanctuary | ||
| Thursday | Apr-26 | 7:15am – 7:45am | Meditation – Rm. 5 |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Yoga – Social Hall | ||
| 5:15pm – 6:15pm | Gentle Yoga After Work – Social Hall | ||
| 7:00pm – 8:00pm | NA – Social Hall | ||
| Friday | Apr-27 | 8:00am – 9:00am | Pranayama Meditation – Social Hall |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Fianance Committee Meeting | ||
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Southeast Wyoming Islamic Group – Rms 12 & 14 | ||
| Saturday | Apr-28 | 12:00m – 3:00pm | April Breathworks – Social Hall |
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Rapid Response Detention Center Team – Rainbow Room | ||
| 6:30pm – 9:00pm | FUNraising BINGO – Social Hall | ||
| Sunday | Apr-29 | 9:15am – 10:00am | Meditation – Room 5 |
| 9:45am – 10:15am | Choir – Sanctuary | ||
| 10:30am – 11:30am | Sunday Service & Children’s Religious Education – Sanctuary | ||
| 12:00pm 1:00pm | Sr. High Youth Group – Sr. High Room | ||
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Volleyball – Social Hall |
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