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 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

Share the Dates:

Thursday, April 25 noon to 6p

Friday, April 26 8a to 1p

Saturday, April 27 8a to noon  

We received a thank you card from Bethel AME Church for the Change for the World Donation we made to them of $807.98. 

Thank you for your generosity!

Can you spare some time to write letters, participate in a text bank or phone bank, or volunteer to be a poll watcher?  Let’s do our part to involve others in the democratic process that our 5th Principle supports!

See Cheryl Parsons during Coffee Hour or email her to find out details: [email protected].

Join Kim Stone on 4/27/2024, the Saturday after Earth Day, to hike a short portion of the Appalachian Trail (AT). While not taking up little more than two hours of your day, this walk is guaranteed to refresh your mind and spirit. Depending on how many of us there are, the plan is to meet at the church at 9:15 am and consolidate to a few cars, then drive to the parking area of the AT on York Road, where the parking is limited. The hike from there, with stops for reflection, to Boiling Springs Road (Rt.174) and back to the church will be about 2—2.5 hours. Appropriate for ages 9 and up. There is a sign-up sheet in the Social Hall.

If you haven’t returned your Financial Commitment Forms, please consider completing the information and place your form in the offering plate or mail back to UUCV PO Box 207, Boiling Springs, PA  17007.  You can also complete the form online https://uucv.org/get-involved/financial-commitment-form/

Your generous pledges are what we count on to reach a balanced budget for heat, air, electricity, committee funds, minister, staff, worship guests and to support the many programs we are able to offer.

Please give as you are able.

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.

General Assembly is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists, where we conduct business of the Association, explore the theological underpinnings of our faith, and lean fully into our mission and principles. This year GA is entirely online from Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23, 2024.  UUCV is entitled to have 3 delegates represent our congregation at GA for voting on important UUA issues.  Of particular interest this year is the final vote on the proposed amendments to the UUA Bylaws Article II which includes the new language for our UU Shared Values.  If you are interested in representing UUCV as a delegate to GA, or would like more details about what’s involved, please contact our Board President Jim Burton at [email protected]   For more information about GA 2024, go to uua.org/ga

Longtime friend and UUCV Member, Jim Coolsen, has entered hospice after a long battle with cancer.  Cards can be sent to Jim and Patti: 34 Creek Bank Road, Mechanicsburg, PA  17050

Longtime friend and attendee, Hope Pracht is recovering in rehab after battling an infection and some broken bones.  Cards can be sent to Hope: Bethany Village, 5225 Wilson Lane, Apt. 232 Maplewood, Mechanicsburg, PA  17055-6670

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 April 28th if you need childcare during the hour long Getting to Know You Gathering

Please contact Cheryl Parsons at [email protected] no later than April 28th if you would appreciate having childcare available on May 5th. 

 

Charades and Champagne Brunch – Sunday, April 21, 2024, 12:30 p.m.  —  $25 pp  (3 spaces still available)

Jammin’ at Rock Hollow – Saturday, May 25, 2024 – 5:00 pm – 8 pm  — . $30 pp (9 spaces still available)

Enjoy Date Night! – Friday, June 21, 2024 6:00 pm – 8 pm  — Cost is $10/child or $25/family. (8 spaces still available)

Full descriptions available on our website www.uucv.org under EVENTS – Souuper Bowl & Sign Ups https://uucv.org/2020/09/25/https-uucv-org-2019-04-23-https-uucv-org-wp-admin-post-phppost39635actionedit/

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)

May 5: 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/