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UU Pen Pals partners youth with adults in our church community. Exchange notes, poetry, art, and fun clues about yourself on five Sundays: January 25 - February 22. Then meet your new friend at the UU Pen Pals Luncheon on Sunday, March 1, after the service. To sign up, fill out the online form or complete a paper form at church. For more information, email Kim. Join us for Intergenerational Fun! 
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Wednesday, December 24 at 5:30 PM in the Sanctuary and Livestream Join us in candlelight anticipation for the rebirth of the world. Rev. A.J. will lead us in contemplation and singing. (All-ages service)  Sun, Dec 21 • 10:00 AM • Sanctuary or Livestream Worship Leader: Rev. A. J. Galazen, Worship Associates: Jason Slaughter & members of the Order of the Red Grail, Music: John Lozier, harp & Lindsay Bartlett, flute On the shortest day of the year, we honor the darkness and welcome the return of the light. A service filled with stories, songs, and candles in cooperation with the Order of the Red Grail. We will end the service with a spiral dance lead by Lindsay Bartlett.  Each year our members vote for ten organizations for the Share the Plate program. Once a month we are joined by a representative for that month's recipient. Our Share the Plate recipient for October 2025 is The Indian Center. We will send The Indian Center any monies received electronically during the month, as well as checks given to the office with "Share the Plate" written in the memo line. For more ways to DONATE, click HERE.  Friday, Nov. 7 - 5:30 - 8:30 PM, and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 AM - 6 PM There will be a table of UUnique items all offered by Unitarian Church of Lincoln members and friends! Do all of the proceeds from the UUnique table and the Raffle go to UCL? YES! Each Handmade Harvest vendor donates a $25 item for the raffle. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. You don't need to be present to win! The drawing is at 5:30 PM on Saturday Nov. 8. It's the perfect time to do some early holiday shopping! Help us spread the word! Pick up postcards from the office or the newcomer table and share them with your friends. Or share the event page from the Handmade Harvest Facebook page!  BREAK BARRIERS, BUILD BELIEFS (B4) Sat, Nov 1 • 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM This workshop is designed to promote inclusive thinking and help prevent bias in searching for our new minister. All congregational leaders, members, and friends are encouraged to attend. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please let us know if you need childcare. You can register to attend at https://tinyurl.com/UCL-B4-Sign-Up Lastly, please complete the B4 survey, even if you are not able to attend the workshop: SURVEY More information about upcoming events on the MSC page.  Pledge letter mailed 10/2/25: You might have been at one of the town halls before our 2025 spring congregational meeting. Elle and Christine shared a lot of good news at those gatherings. Did you know that during our last pledge drive, we had a net increase across all pledges of $40,249? That’s because:
The best thing about that increase was that it was across many households. And, it moved the needle in a couple more important ways:
As we prepare to choose our next settled minister, it is critical to keep sowing seeds of abundance. With a new staffing model and clear eyes on an abundant and sustainable future, we are well-positioned. Thankfully, we are an economically diverse community at the Unitarian Church of Lincoln. Maybe:
If you have pledged 3% (or more) of your gross income in the past, and are able, please maintain your pledge. If you haven’t done so yet and are able, make that transition this year. Thank YOU! Abundantly, Your Pledge Team (Christine, Elle, Karen, Alysa, Jean, Wendy, Jason, and Carrie) If you have any questions, please contact a member of 2026 PLEDGE TEAM Pledge Drive Co-Chair - Christine Davis [email protected] Pledge Drive Co-Chair - Elle Straatmann [email protected] Treasurer - Karen Heafer [email protected] Vice-Treasurer - Alysa Haack [email protected] You may also leave a voicemail message in the church office 402.483.2213 and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. IF YOU WISH TO TAKE ACTION AND PLEDGE NOW: USE THIS LINK.  Circle your calendar and bring your friends—because our next Wonderful Wednesday on October 15 is going to be picture-perfect! The theme is “Picture This!” and you’ll have the chance to get a free professional photo (just in time for holiday cards!). Plus, the evening will offer something for everyone: tai chi, choir rehearsal, or games for both kids and grown-ups (with a picture theme). At the heart of Wonderful Wednesdays is our vision: To be a loving community, uniting reason with spiritual exploration, to transform ourselves and the world. But that’s not all— this fall is packed with more Wednesday magic: November: Turn up the heat with cooking classes for kids and adults, keep the conversation flowing with Starting Point Part Two, and lift our voices in Rise Up Singing. December: We will kick it off with a cozy SoUUper Supper, then gather ‘round the christmas tree for carol singing—and don’t forget to bring your competitive spirit for the dreidel playoffs! Come for the food, the fun, the music, and the joy of being together. Location: 6300 A Street, Lincoln, NE General Timeline for the evening: 5:30-6:00 PM Brown bag dinner (or pizza by the slice) OPTIONAL 6:00-6:30 PM Gather together for a welcome and chalice lighting 6:30-8:00 PM Programming: singing, crafts, movies, games, events, workshops, etc.  To celebrate national SUN Day the Unitarian Church of Lincoln will host an open house and a showing of ‘Here Comes the Sun’, September 21, 2:30 – 5:00 pm, 6300 ‘A’ Street. All are invited to both parts of this event. Beginning at 2:30, the church will be open and congregants will share information with visitors on the church’s experience of money saved and greenhouse gas emissions reduced with solar panels, geothermal heating, and energy efficiency. The showing of ‘Here Comes the Sun’, an interview of Bill McKibben by Chris Hayes, will begin at 3:30. It covers the rise of renewable energy and the transformative potential of a zero-emission future – ‘the most important good story right now.’ A short discussion will follow. Make your own Sun Day sun design here: https://www.sunday.earth/welcome/instructions   Handmade Harvest
2025 is a UCL fund- and friend-raising maker's fair on Friday, November 7, from 5:30 - 8:30 PM, and Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at 6300 A Street. Friday evening has a wine bar and live music. Raffle tickets for items donated by the vendors are $5.00 per ticket or three tickets for $10. Raffle tickets are available at the event. The raffle drawing will be at 5:30 PM on November 8. You don't need to be present to win. UCL will have a table of handmade items and tasty treats for sale. Vendor booth space is still available. Contact Judy Hart [email protected] for more information. The UCL Handmade Harvest planning team includes Karen Heafer, Melanie Reinmiller, LaVonne Hanlon, and Barbara Pearson. Any of these folks can answer your questions or guide you to someone who can. Get your Christmas shopping finished before Thanksgiving |
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