“Embracing Possibility”
is our April theme
Turning to One Another
By Margaret J Wheatley
There is no greater power than a community discovering what it cares about.
Ask “What is possible?” not “What’s wrong?” Keep asking.
Notice what you care about.
Assume that many others share your dreams.
Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters.
Talk to people you know.
Talk to people you don’t know.
Talk to people you never talk to.
Be intrigued by the differences you hear.
Expect to be surprised.
Treasure curiosity more than certainty.
Invite in everybody who cares to work on what’s possible.
Acknowledge that everyone is an expert about something.
Know that creative solutions come from new connections.
Remember, you don’t fear people whose story you know.
Real listening always brings people closer together.
Trust that meaningful conversations can change your world.
Rely on human goodness. Stay together.
Next Service
May 3 at 11:00 am
“League of Women Voters” – Guest speaker: Rosemary Edgar
In person or live on Facebook.
Announcements
Auction News & Update: Welcome to the annual auction!
We have wonderful offerings and WE NEED YOU THERE to make it successful.
Silent Auction: Friday, May 1 from 4:45-5:30 and Sunday May 3 after church to 2pm.
Live Auction: Friday, May 1 starting at 6pm sharp.
5pm Box lunches (turkey or cheese sandwich) from West End Farm to Table $10.
Bring your items for auction to the sanctuary from 5 to 5:30pm Friday.
Please let Elissa or Ann know what you have for the live auction ASAP!
Thank you all and hope to see you on May 1!!
Celebrating Jane Volk: There will be a memorial service for longtime UUCEL member Jane Volk this Saturday, May 2nd at 1:00 pm here at the church. A reception with food will follow. All are welcome.
Choir Practice: UUCEL choir will be practicing before our church services at 10:15 on May 3rd and May 10th, and singing at the Mother’s Day service on May 10th. All singers welcome. If interested in joining let Ben Brue know when you see him at church, or send him an e-mail at ben_brue@comcast.net.
Annual Pledge Campaign: The pledge drive has ended, and deep gratitude for everyone who pledged and to those who worked to gather pledges.
UUA General Assembly Registration is OPEN! The dates for GA are June 14-21. It will be virtual this year, so everything will be online. GA is a great way to learn more about what is happening in the denomination and to hear some really great speakers and presentations on a wide variety of topics. We are allowed 2 delegates who are eligible to vote on issues during the business meetings, so we need folks to fill those positions. For more information, please contact Rev. Dan and visit www.uua.org/ga/registration
Mother’s Day Service: Sunday, May 10th is Mother’s Day. Do you have a story to share about your mother, or perhaps a story about someone who was like a mother to you? Maybe you have a story to share about being a mom. Maybe you are a dog or cat mom! If you have a story, we would love to hear it. Photos would be an amazing addition. Please let Patty Brue know if you would like to participate at bruecrew@sbcglobal.net or 517-740-1684.
Worship Committee seeks speakers: Do you have an idea for a service, or a willingness to take us on your spiritual journey? Or do you know someone in the community who would? Please contact Darrin Palmer or another member of the Worship Committee. They are happy to help create a Sunday Service!
The church phone number is 517-295-3290.
Social Mission Designee:
The Social Mission Designee for the 4th quarter is Partial to Girls/Women Taking Action. PTG is a diverse group of women working together and taking action in our community to help underserved women and children. Please give by using the donate button on our website or by contributing with a check with Partial to Girls/Women Taking Action in the memo.
Minister’s Schedule:
- April 29 – Off
- April 30 – May 1 – Elkhart virtual
- May 2 – Off
- May 3 – Elkhart in person
- May 4-5 – Study Leave
- May 6 – Off
Rev. Dan is available for 1:1 emergency pastoral care regardless of his days off. If you are in need of immediate pastoral care, please contact him right away. Please refrain from texting Rev. Dan after normal work hours unless it is a critical issue that needs immediate attention; if not, email him the next workday. If you need an immediate response to an email on a day off, type “URGENT’ in the subject line.
Please submit items for this weekly email by Tuesday afternoon at WednesdayChimes@gmail.com. Please include the date(s) you would like the announcement published in the subject line of your email.
Sunday Announcements
Please submit items to be announced on Sunday to the Worship Committee at uuliberty@gmail.com
Joys and Sorrows
Please submit items for inclusion in our Sunday service to the Worship Committee at uuliberty@gmail.com