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Coming this winter! Adult RE

Evensong song~ A Four week exploration:
In this Evensong deepening group, participants will explore individual life journeys through sharing thoughts, experiences, doubts, and current beliefs. We will meet for sessions lasting 2 hours at AUUC. The meeting dates and times will be determined when the group is set up. Please email Julie at AdultRE
 
Parents, are you interested in a 4 week small
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Beauty in the Garden

Picture of purple beauty berries
     Thomas Brandner brings us not only these lovely plants, but a lifetime of plant knowledge. Here is what he can tell us about Beauty Berries (Callicarpa americana)
       The two plants in our garden were propagated from parent plants near Thomas’s pond. It is easy to grow these plants in South Carolina because they are native to the area and thrive in every possible condition. Of all the plants that
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RSVP for Inspiration Tea 2017

Women’s Leadership Council’s Inspiration Tea –
Please RSVP at the number below.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Council’s Inspiration Tea to benefit homeless women and children in Aiken County. The Tea will be held on November 30th at the Aiken Electric Cooperative’s Community Room*
from Noon – 2:00 PM.
WLC asks that attendees of
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Silent Auction 2017 Raises $1475 for Homeless in Aiken!

“Silent Auction for our
AUUC Homeless Projects”
We raised…$1475.00! Amazing!
We would like to thank ALL of our wonderful volunteers who helped to make this such a huge success! So many hands, helped to make it a grand experience! We also want to thank ALL of you who donated your treasures! Again, thank you for such generosity! And, we want to thank ALL of the shoppers! Without You, we really
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Finger Foods Potluck – November 12, 2017

Finger Foods Only Potluck! November 12th!
Thumbs up for yummy foods, no utensils. When? Sunday November 12th
immediately following service while the Silent Auction set up magically happens.
Relax a minute and enjoy good fellowship before the auction opens for bids.
Remember how much fun that was last year!
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Transgender Remembrance Candlelight Vigil on Nov. 20th

A Transgender Remembrance Candlelight Vigil will take place at the fountain on Newberry Street in downtown Aiken on Monday, November 20th at 6pm. Gather to remember those of our family who have lost their lives due to violence or suicide. This is a public witness in support of transgender and gender non-conforming people, to affirm their right to live productive and fulfilling lives free of violence… more

Transgender Book Study Begins Nov. 2nd

Get your book and start reading! We have chosen to read “You’re in the Wrong Bathroom” and 20 Other Myths and Misconceptions about Transgender and Gender Nonconforming People. In this book, authors Laura Erickson-Schroth and Laura Jacobs debunk the twenty-one most common myths and misconceptions about transgender issues. You can order your book at the UUA Bookstore: click here. If you cannot… more

Youth RE Program Update

As of August 1st we have a new Interim Youth Religious Exploration Coordinator — please welcome Debbie Brown to the AUUC staff! This is a temporary, 4-month position, designed to complement and build on the work of our previous RE teachers.  Debbie retired last year after a busy career as an art teacher in public, private and parochial schools, including several years in a Montessori setting. … more