Speranza Animal Rescue is a non-profit,100% volunteer-run rescue rehabilitation center and sanctuary committed to saving the most abused and neglected animals, and finding loving homes for them when possible. Located on a 17.5 acre farm in Mechanicsburg, the Sanctuary is an all-breed rescue focusing on dogs (especially pit bulls) cats, farm animals destined for slaughter, or any animal in dire need.  Janine Guido and her sister, both animal lovers, started the non-profit in 2012. You can find more info and see pictures of the animals and stats of how many they have helped at: www.speranzarescue.org

The UUCV Book Group meets the 4^th Sunday (TONIGHT) of each month at 6:00 PM for a lively, thoughtful discussion on ZOOM https://zoom.us/my/uucvpa

April 28 – The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine – From Zionism to Intifadas and the Struggle for Peace by Michael Scott-Baumann (Keith Bittinger)

Summary: Part of the “Shortest History” book series, this is an accessible, balanced chronicle of how the Israel-Palestine conflict originated and developed over the past century.

Paperback: 288 pages, 10 chapters

Audio Book: 7 hrs 35 mins

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On June 9th, after the service, UUCV will conduct its Annual Meeting.  This is the single most important meeting of the year.  During out time together, new board members will be presented and voted on.  Proposed changes to by-laws will be explained and voted on as well.  If the search process for our new minister has not been finalized with the congregation, it will be during the Annual Meeting.  This event is critical to the life of our UUCV.  As we get closer to the event, we will provide an agenda.  Please plan on attending.

Moving Circles is bringing the authors of COUSINS, a real life story of racial reconciliation to Carlisle – Please try to attend and bring some friends! Support dismantling racism and educating ourselves and others.  You can help! Phoebe Kilby is White. Betty Kilby Baldwin is Black. Kilby’s family’s ancestors once enslaved the ancestors of Kilby Baldwin’s family. Together, they have committed to a path of reconciliation which includes a working reparations project they conceived together. Phoebe Kilby and Betty Kilby Baldwin will tell their story in Carlisle, at the Carlisle United Methodist Church on April 30 at 7:00 pm. The event will include a book signing by the authors afterwards.

Hello amazing UUCVers!!! Foundry is June 1st and we will need volunteers.  We will need choppers, bakers, pick up and delivery, as well as folks to set up, take down and work the booth on June 1st.  This is a big fundraiser and great outreach for UUCV as well as a lot of fun in general.  If you have questions please email/call Brent Dickerson, [email protected]  (828) 335-6668.  Please take time to look how you could help by stopping by the volunteer table or emailing [email protected] to sign up.

Friend and UUCV Member, Ash Hersh is home recovering from surgery. Cards can be sent to: 1 Eastwick Lane, Carlisle, PA 17015

Calling all those who love to sing or play an instrument! Please plan to stay for a fun gathering after church service on May 5th. 

Help our new Music Director envision steps to enrich and reconstitute the vocal and instrumental music in our church services for the coming year.  Introductions, some singing, and some discussion are on tap.

Notify Cheryl Parsons at [email protected] by TODAY if you need childcare during the hour long Getting to Know You Gathering

 

Do you like to listen to LIVE classic rock music? Or, are you a parent who would appreciate a “date night” while your kids are being safely cared for at UUCV (at great rate?) If so, be sure to check out the full description of these two remaining auction sign-up events coming up very soon in May and June on our website https://uucv.org/2020/09/25/https-uucv-org-2019-04-23-https-uucv-org-wp-admin-post-phppost39635actionedit/ and as posted in the social hall.

Sign-ups are a fun way to get to know other UUs while raising needed funds – a definite win-win! Just sign up in the Social Hall or let Pam know promptly know what you’d like to do. 

Several beds still need human hands to care for them.  Special needs: our memorial garden and beds by the steeple.

No meetings! Come fall the work is done!

If you can help this summer please, ASAP:

1. Add your name to the sign-up sheet in the social hall

2. or contact Paula Terry – [email protected]

These classes will be held on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:00 am in the Board Room or join via Zoom at https://zoom.us/my/meetingsuucv (572 887 2212)

DATE CHANGE May 12: Amend – US Constitution Video Series (Video + Discussion)  We will view then discuss another installment of this informative and highly engaging video series. Discussion leader: Melissa Mattson

May 19: Humanism  One of the six sources of our living tradition is Humanism. In this class we will explore and discuss the history and tenets of Humanism and also consider the historical relationship between Humanism and Unitarian Universalism. Discussion leader: Keith Bittinger.

Check out UUCV Announcements on our website www.uucv.org under NEWS or https://uucv.org/about/news/announcements-2-2/