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Pastoral Minister
Rev. Charlie Tyler
Charlie is available for appointments. Contact uucl.office@gmail.com to schedule time to speak with Charlie.
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12.23.20
A Weekly Message from our Pastoral Minister
Rev. Charlie Tyler
This week, Charlie says, "You Guys are Awesome... Just Awesome."
This and other messages from Rev. Charlie Tyler can be found on the Rev. Charlie Tyler Weekly Messages Archive page of our website.
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Thank you for LIKING or COMMENTING once you view a video.
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Our Co Presidents: George Kanuck and Laura McFadden
“Buddha was not a Buddhist. Jesus was not a Christian. Muhammed was not a Muslim. They were teachers who taught love. Love was their religion.” - Anonymous
We are given opportunities everyday to teach love for each other and ourselves through our words and actions. Hope your holidays are filled with love! .
Laura McFadden
George Kanuck
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12.22.20 - This From John Sheppard
 This week John presents "Merry Christmas, Darling" written by Richard Carpenter.
This and other videos can be viewed at the John Sheppard Archive page of our website.
Thank you for LIKING or COMMENTING once you view a video.
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Our Minister Emeritus - Rev. Manuel Holland
Manuel sends his love to the all in the congregation.
He would appreciate notes or cards. If you would like to write him, please use the following address:
Manuel Holland
c/o Carol Stephens
64 Hidden Lakes Circle
Bluffton, SC 29910
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Our team of three rotating ministers (Rev. Dick Hood, Rev. Charlie Tyler, Rev. Pat Jobe) share a moment together.
Photo by Molly Hood |
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****Temporary UUCL Office Hours****
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Please email uucl.office@gmail.com if you need access to the building.
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UUCL Updates to Keep You Connected
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 At this time we have reached our goal.
The Campaign will remain open for 18 Days if you wish to help us exceed our goal!
Student Tech Connect
Connecting Students to their Teachers & Classrooms
A UU Congregation of the Lowcountry Faithify Campaign
Financially needy families cannot afford the technology needed for their children to connect with their teachers and classrooms. Please pledge the money these students and families so desperately need by following this Student Tech Connect Link
(Update - 12.24.20) At this time we have raised $4025.00 which is 101% toward our goal of $4000.
Thankyou to all who have contributed to this cause.
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All Services begin at 10:00 a.m.
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Our first 2021 theme will be "Awe"
January: Awe
“One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day.” Albert Einstein
“If you think of feelings you have when you are awed by something - for example, knowing that elements in your body trace to exploded stars - I call that a spiritual reaction, speaking of awe and majesty, where words fail you.”
Neil deGrasse Tyson
We start the year by looking back, in Awe, at what the year behind us has wrought, and looking ahead, with Awe, to what possibilities the year ahead of us holds. Join us on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. for these conversations.
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January 3rd - Rev. Charlie Tyler
Awe, When Contemplated...Transforms
"What is sacred is what is worthy of our reverence, what evokes awe and wonder in the human heart, and what, when contemplated, transforms us utterly."
Phil Cousineau
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January 10th - Rev. Dick Hood
Finding Awe - a personal story
We usually associate awe with looking to the heavens. Perhaps we've been looking in the wrong place.
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Upcoming 2021 Monthly Themes:
February - Bravery
March - Dignity
April - Freedom
May - Happiness
June - Justice
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 If you, or someone you know, needs contact or assistance from the Care Team please contact Jana Stiles (janstiles7@gmail.com) and let us know your concerns. Your privacy and confidentiality preferences are always respected. Or, if you would simply like to have some friendly calls from a Care Team member please feel free to contact us.
*The Fourth Sunday of each month the 11am Virtual Discussion Group will include a specific time to share Joys, Concerns, Milestones, or Sorrows. This is a great way to see your UUCL friends and stay connected with each other. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you are not already on our Post-Service Virtual Discussion Group email list and would like to be involved please Email your interest to uucl.office@gmail.com. If you need computer/technical assistance to join these calls email Gary Stiles garystiles@gmail.com. He can call you to help out.
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This Week’s Contemplative Meditation Theme
Until we can gather again here are some thoughts for your meditation time at home:
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field.
I’ll meet you there.
When the soul lies down in that grass, the world is too full to talk about.
Ideas, language, even the phrase ‘each other’ doesn’t make any sense." RUMI
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The UUCL Book Club Committee meets at 5:30p.m. on the first Monday of each month. New members are welcome. Contact Peter Kandis for more information.
January 4th: "The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom," Jonathan Haidt
Jonathan Haidt skillfully combines two genres-philosophical wisdom and scientific research-delighting the reader with surprising insights. He explains, for example, why we have such difficulty controlling ourselves and sticking to our plans; why no achievement brings lasting happiness, yet a few changes in your life can have profound effects, and why even confirmed atheists experience spiritual elevation. In a stunning final chapter, Haidt addresses the grand question "How can I live a meaningful life?," offering an original answer that draws on the rich inspiration of both philosophy and science.
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We are a Welcoming Congregation...
W: We are all related
E: Everyone Makes a Difference
L: Live Simply
C: Celebrate Community (Honor Diversity)
O: Only Love Makes a Family
M: Make Peace
E: Everything is Connected
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More about Unitarian Universalism
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 How Does One Become a Voting Member of UUCL?
Click Here for more information.
Email uucl.office@gmail.com for more information.
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We Live Stream our services. You can view many of our services from our UUCL website. (uulowcountry.org)
Last Weekend we had a live streamed service presented by Rev. Pat Jobe. The Service was titled: "Understanding Can Be a False Idol." This service can be viewed at uulowcountry.org. If you view one of our services please leave a comment.
Please Note: Due to certain technical and other issues specific services may not be available.
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December Committee and Group Meetings:
Women Dining Out - Friday Dec 25 (Cancelled)
January Meetings and Events:
UUCL Book Club Committee - Monday January 4th 5:30 (Virtual)
Indivisible Saturday - January 16th (Virtual)
Finance Committee - Tuesday January 12th at 6:00p.m (Virtual)
Worship Associates - Wednesday January 13th at 5:00p.m. (Virtual)
Committee Chairs Collaborative - Thursday January 14th 7:00p.m. (Virtual)
Board Meeting - Thursday January 21th at 6:30p.m. (Virtual)
Membership Committee - Tuesday January 26th at 6:00p.m. (Virtual)
Women Dining Out - Friday January 29 (Cancelled)
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