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CHURCH OF SPARTANBURG
CHURCH OF SPARTANBURG
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Vespers Wednesday at 6:30
Vespers Wednesday at 6:30
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WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS
We meet together on most Wednesday nights (usually not on holidays) for a time of fun, fellowship, and faith development opportunities—and what better lead-in to those activities than a shared meal? We want everyone to feel welcome at our table(s)!
See the bottom of the page for the fall supper schedule.
We meet together on most Wednesday nights (usually not on holidays) for a time of fun, fellowship, and faith development opportunities—and what better lead-in to those activities than a shared meal? We want everyone to feel welcome at our table(s)!
See the bottom of the page for the fall supper schedule.
Wednesday Evening Vespers
From 6:30 to 6:45 pm we gather in the Sanctuary for a time of renewal and thanksgiving. Rev. Linda leads the service from the piano, interweaving readings from Singing the Living Tradition with music and singing from that hymnbook and Singing the Journey.
Morning services have the bright energy of the gathering of the religious community. Evening services, especially during the months when darkness falls before 6:30 p.m., flow with the energy of the close of a day that has been spent in activity. It is a nurturing experience to be in our Sanctuary after the sun goes down and reminds us of the power pre-Christian holy days that began at sundown.
Join us for Vespers after a Wonderful Wednesday meal together and before going to a class, covenant group, or other activity.
New Winter Schedule Beginning in December
First and Third Wednesdays of each month: People will be asked to bring a dessert or beverage, and there will NOT be a supper. No fees, but a basket for a “love offering.”
Second Wednesdays of each month: A covenant or other group will provide a meal.
Fourth Wednesday will be a potluck/theme supper (theme TBA in UUpdate, Happenings, and FB).
Fifth Wednesday: Youth will be given the opportunity to prepare a fundraiser dinner.
From 6:30 to 6:45 pm we gather in the Sanctuary for a time of renewal and thanksgiving. Rev. Linda leads the service from the piano, interweaving readings from Singing the Living Tradition with music and singing from that hymnbook and Singing the Journey.
Morning services have the bright energy of the gathering of the religious community. Evening services, especially during the months when darkness falls before 6:30 p.m., flow with the energy of the close of a day that has been spent in activity. It is a nurturing experience to be in our Sanctuary after the sun goes down and reminds us of the power pre-Christian holy days that began at sundown.
Join us for Vespers after a Wonderful Wednesday meal together and before going to a class, covenant group, or other activity.
Wonderful Wednesday Supper Schedule
New Winter Schedule Beginning in December
First and Third Wednesdays of each month: People will be asked to bring a dessert or beverage, and there will NOT be a supper. No fees, but a basket for a “love offering.”
Second Wednesdays of each month: A covenant or other group will provide a meal.
Fourth Wednesday will be a potluck/theme supper (theme TBA in UUpdate, Happenings, and FB).
Fifth Wednesday: Youth will be given the opportunity to prepare a fundraiser dinner.
210 Henry Place
P.O. Box 1942
Spartanburg, SC 29304
864-585-9230
P.O. Box 1942
Spartanburg, SC 29304
864-585-9230
Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg
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WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY SCHEDULE
February 15
Supper Same as first Wednesday
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
Anderson’s Covenant Group
February 22
5:45 Potluck or theme supper
6:40-7:00 Vespers
6:45-8:15 Earth Scouts
Middle School and Senior High Youth Group
7:00 Human Needs and Healthy Human Beings
February 29
5:45 Youth fundraiser supper
6:40 Vespers
6:45 Youth Groups
Supper Same as first Wednesday
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
Anderson’s Covenant Group
February 22
5:45 Potluck or theme supper
6:40-7:00 Vespers
6:45-8:15 Earth Scouts
Middle School and Senior High Youth Group
7:00 Human Needs and Healthy Human Beings
February 29
5:45 Youth fundraiser supper
6:40 Vespers
6:45 Youth Groups
February 1
Building open at 5:30, but no scheduled supper.
6:15 Bring a dessert or beverage to share. (Come for dessert and conversation, or bring your own meal earlier if you wish.)
6:40-7:00 Vespers
6:45-8:15 Earth Scouts Middle School and Senior High Youth Group
7:00-8:30 Book Club
Building open at 5:30, but no scheduled supper.
6:15 Bring a dessert or beverage to share. (Come for dessert and conversation, or bring your own meal earlier if you wish.)
6:40-7:00 Vespers
6:45-8:15 Earth Scouts Middle School and Senior High Youth Group
7:00-8:30 Book Club
Vespers: A short mid-week worship service led by Parish Minister Linda Bunyard or members of our Worship Committee. Wednesdays, 6:30-6:45. Features meditative music, readings, questions for reflection, and sometimes brief sharing. This service is designed to “recharge spiritual energy” at midweek.
Book Club: The Book Club meets on the first Wednesday each month from 6:45 to 8:15 to discuss books of interest that everyone in the group reads. Book titles are chosen by participants and leaders. For more information, contact Gene S.
Developing Your Own Theology: Interim minister Linda Bunyard leads lessons from two UUA curriculums: Owning Your Religious Past and Building Your Own Theology. These sessions are for those new to Unitarian Universalism as well as for those who want a clearer understanding of what they do (and do not) believe, and who want to learn practices for spiritual growth. Meets every second Wednesday evening from 6:45 to 8:15.
Humanist Discussion Group: This large and lively group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 to learn about and discuss topics of interest related to humanism, and the role of humanism in the highly charged political climate today. This group is planned and led by Marion T. For more information, contact Marion at marion37@bellsouth.net .
Human Needs and Healthy Human Beings: This discussion group is for both our "thinkers and feelers." Beginning with the question "what do we need from our environment to lead fully human lives," we will explore the topic of human needs in intellectual discussion and by sharing our feelings and perceptions about our own needs. What are our basic needs? What is the result of being deprived of things we truly need? We all need food, clean air and water, shelter, and care and protection just to survive. "Higher" needs include love, belonging, good work, leisure, the beauty of nature, freedom, challenge, and self-esteem. How can we satisfy these universal needs so that we can become healthier and lead a more fully human life? How does our church help us to live into our potential? What is the role of society and government in meeting human needs? Session leaders Monnie Cannon and Cindy Howe. with the help of Marilyn Coltrane, will provide brief background materials and questions for discussion prior to each session.
Book Club: The Book Club meets on the first Wednesday each month from 6:45 to 8:15 to discuss books of interest that everyone in the group reads. Book titles are chosen by participants and leaders. For more information, contact Gene S.
Developing Your Own Theology: Interim minister Linda Bunyard leads lessons from two UUA curriculums: Owning Your Religious Past and Building Your Own Theology. These sessions are for those new to Unitarian Universalism as well as for those who want a clearer understanding of what they do (and do not) believe, and who want to learn practices for spiritual growth. Meets every second Wednesday evening from 6:45 to 8:15.
Humanist Discussion Group: This large and lively group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 to learn about and discuss topics of interest related to humanism, and the role of humanism in the highly charged political climate today. This group is planned and led by Marion T. For more information, contact Marion at marion37@bellsouth.net .
Human Needs and Healthy Human Beings: This discussion group is for both our "thinkers and feelers." Beginning with the question "what do we need from our environment to lead fully human lives," we will explore the topic of human needs in intellectual discussion and by sharing our feelings and perceptions about our own needs. What are our basic needs? What is the result of being deprived of things we truly need? We all need food, clean air and water, shelter, and care and protection just to survive. "Higher" needs include love, belonging, good work, leisure, the beauty of nature, freedom, challenge, and self-esteem. How can we satisfy these universal needs so that we can become healthier and lead a more fully human life? How does our church help us to live into our potential? What is the role of society and government in meeting human needs? Session leaders Monnie Cannon and Cindy Howe. with the help of Marilyn Coltrane, will provide brief background materials and questions for discussion prior to each session.
February 8
5:45 Wonderful Wednesday supper provided by two covenant groups ($5 donation).
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
5:45 Wonderful Wednesday supper provided by two covenant groups ($5 donation).
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