Coming Events

Sunday, February 5—Lifetime Faith Development
10:00-10:50 Buddhist Meditation, led by David Stack
Coffee and Conversation, Bread and Board-Fellowship Hall
11:15-12:10 Children’s Chapel and RE Classes for children K-5-5th grade
1:00-2:30 Facilitators’ Covenant Group

Sunday, February 5
11:00—Amazing Love: Our Universalist History, Reverend Linda Bunyard (Theology Series #3)
What kind of a world would we have if people understood God as a loving God? That is what the Universalists of the 18th century experienced and it led them not to contemplation, but to action. Join us for a celebration of the Universalist side of Unitarian Universalism

Sunday, February 5
Lunch Bunch at Mellow Mushroom

Wonderful Wednesday, February 8
6:40-7:00 Vespers
6:45-8:15 Earth Scouts
Middle School and Senior High Youth Group
7:00-8:30-Developing Your Own Theology Class, with Rev. Linda Bunyard

Friday, February 10, 11:45
Midweek Lunch Bunch at Bangkok Restaurant

Sunday, February 12—Lifetime Faith Development
Coffee and Conversation-Fellowship Hall
Spirit of Life Class is cancelled-Donna Stroud is out of town.
Intergenerational Service-No RE Classes

Sunday, February 12—Kindling the Flame
Reverend Linda Bunyard, Gimme’ that New Time Religion!
What a message of salvation we UUs have to share with Spartanburg and all the towns in every direction! Are you ready to be a part of the revival fire?

Sunday, February 12—Annual Fund Kickoff
Sunday, February 12, is the date our Annual Fund drive for 2012/2013 “kicks off.” Following the worship service with Rev. Linda, Keith P., and others, members and friends are invited to have a festive brunch with special music in the lower level. (Tothe-door “limo service” will be available for accessibility.) There will be a brief presentation about the Annual Fund drive and the importance of its success in enabling our religious community to live out our vision and mission in 2012/13, working with our new settled minister. At the end of the presentation, all will be invited to make their annual financial commitment in the form of a pledge. Questions? Contact Mary M. or Nancy M., Team co-chairs, annualfundteam@uucs.org.

Sunday, February 12, 4:30-7:30
Sunday Night Live with the Young Adults
Are you between the ages of 18 and 30? Come join this great group for fun, fellowship, food, and friendship. This month’s theme is games and food. Bring a dish to share, games to play, and yourself! A great way to get acquainted and make new friends!

Wonderful Wednesday, February 15
6:40-7:00 Vespers
6:45-8:15 Earth Scouts
Middle School and Senior High Youth Group
7:00-8:30—Humanist Discussion Group
Kathleen’s Covenant Group

Sunday, February 19—Lifetime Faith Development
9:45-10:45 Living the Questions Class—Lessons in Progressive Christianity, led by Kathleen Anderson
This month’s lesson is “Practicing Resurrection.” Many people believe that Jesus’s literal and physical resurrection are the core historical event of Christianity, but the Biblical texts themselves present conflicting evidence. For others, the resuscitation of Jesus’ body is less important than the idea of resurrection as a credible and meaningful principle for living. Come listen and discuss.
11:15-12:10 Children’s Chapel and RE Classes for children K-5-5th grade.

Sunday, February 19, 11:00—Black and White in Spartanburg, Reverend Linda Bunyard
The struggle for racial justice continues in 2012. If we Unitarian Universalists are going to build the multicultural communities that we say we want, we must dedicate some time to telling the stories of injustice and how we have overcome it.

Sunday, February 19
Lunch Bunch at Blue Bay Seafood Restaurant

Sunday, February 19, 12:30—Path to Membership
The Membership Team has scheduled a Path to Membership class on Sunday, February 19, beginning at 12:30 in Room 5. If you have been attending the church and think you may want to become a member, please attend this class. Lunch will be provided, so please sign up for the class (a sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall) or contact Deb at fearless29316@aol.com or P.K. at pkweiss@bellsouth.net.

Sunday, February 19, 1:00-2:30— Introduction to Paganism Class, led by Sarah Kate Hampton
Everyone is invited to attend this group to gain insight into the truth behind the mysteries of magick. This month’s class will be an introduction to The Directions. East and South are the directions of Air and Fire. Come find out what they mean to Pagans as part of the sacred circle, and have fun crafting your own tools to use for each one. Preregister by signing up on the sign-up board in the Fellowship Hall, or contact Sarah (sarahkatehampton@yahoo.com) or Kathleen (dre@uucs.org). Materials fee—$5.00, due at door. Also, please indicate if you will need childcare.

Wonderful Wednesday, February 22
6:40-7:00 Vespers
6:45-8:15 Earth Scouts, Middle School and Senior High Youth Group
7:00-8:30—Becoming Healthy Humans Discussion Group, led by Monnie, Cindy, and Marilyn

Friday, February 24, 11:45
Midweek Lunch Bunch at Mellow Mushroom

Friday, February 24, 7:00
Expresso Yourself Coffeehouse at the church

Sunday, February 26—Lifetime Faith Development
9:45-10:45 Adult Forum, featuring Dr. Gillian Newberry, retired botany professor and avid photographer. Dr. Newberry will present a program on the history of the Nile River and how it affects modern-day Egypt, as well as her personal experiences in Egypt during the recent political uprisings.
10:00-10:45 Coffee and Conversation in the Fellowship Hall
11:15-12:10 Children’s Chapel and RE Classes for children
K-5-5th grade

Sunday, February 26, 11:00—Ages of Rocks to the Rock of Ages: Hindsight Reflections on This Wonderful Life, Rev. David A. Johnson, Guest Minister
Frequently I am asked: “So tell me, why did you give up your real job and decide to become a UU minister?” I’ll reflect on my evolutionary transition over the past quarter-century from marine geology to the Unitarian Universalist ministry, and some
of the compelling signposts and threshold events along the way.

Sunday, February 26
Lunch Bunch at Bronco Mexican Restaurant

Wonderful Wednesday, February 29
Fifth Wednesday Suppers are provided by our Junior and Senior High Youth. We use it as a fund-raiser to help defray the costs of the Youth CONS at The Mountain