ASP Jersey Mike's Fundraiser

Community UCC's Appalachia Service Project team invites you to buy your lunch at the Jersey Mike's at 2712 Hillsborough Street on Saturday, February 8, anytime between 11:30 and 2:30. Be sure to mention you are supporting "Community UCC's ASP team" and the church will get a portion of the proceeds from your meal for this service project. And thank you!”
- submitted by Paul Kiel for the CUCC ASP team

HKonJ People's Assembly

The eighth H K on J (Historical Thousands on Jones Street) is scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 9:30AM to 12:30PM.  Below find a description of HKonJ, schedule of events, getting there, logistics, a request that you offer housing for out-of-town participants, and information on the ASP Jersey Mike's lunch/fundraiser.  Map for HKonJ    Map for HKonJ with Jane's parking ideas

What is HKonJ?

Moral Mondays and legislative actions in North Carolina have gained national attention, and this year's Assembly is expected to have people coming in large numbers, not only from over the state but from out of state as well.  CUCC is a Coalition Partner for H K on J and we hope that many people from our congregation will join the thousands planning to participate.

The People's Moral Agenda for 2014:
Economic Sustainability, Alleviating Poverty and Expanding Labor Rights
Fully-Funded Constitutional Education
Healthcare for All - Protecting Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, Women's Health and the Affordable Health Care Act
Addressing Disparities in the Criminal Justice System
Protecting/Expanding Voting Rights and Civil Rights
Environmental Justice
Fair and Just Immigration Reform
Equal Protection Under the Law Regardless of Race, Income, Gender, or Sexual Orientation



Meet at CUCC's banner

Schedule of Events  Map for HKonJ
March participants will gather at Shaw University on South Street between Wilmington Street and Blount Street at 9:30 a.m.
The march will begin at 10:30 a.m.
The Assembly will be at the State Capitol this year with people gathering on Fayetteville Street in front of the building. (This location to be confirmed.)
The Rally will begin after the marchers have arrived at the Capitol.

Getting there***
With thousands expected, parking will be tight.  Many roads to downtown are closed for HKonJ and for the Krispy Kreme Challenge.
If you plan to march and would like to carpool, gather at the Dixie Trail parking lot at CUCC at 9:00.
If you plan to march and would like to take the CAT bus, meet Robert Parrish at the Dixie Trail parking lot at CUCC at 8:30.  Bring $2 in cash.
If you plan to march but want to drive, you can park on some streets near Shaw but can also use Raleigh City Parking Decks nearby.  Here are Jane's suggestions for how to get to these parking decks because of road closures.
If you would like to join the march, which is about 1.25 miles, but are uncomfortable marching, you can board a tram near Shaw.  The tram will also return to Shaw following the rally for anyone who would like to use it.
If you would like to attend just the rally, go directly to the State Capitol Building.  Check for nearby parking.  Again, beware of road closures.
If you want to attend just the rally and would like to carpool, check with Joan McAllister about a second car pool from CUCC at 10:00 a.m.

***Avoiding the Krispy Kreme Challenge

With the Krispy Kreme Challenge occupying Hillsborough, Peace, St. Mary's, Boylan, N. Blount, and N. Person Streets, plan your drive downtown to avoid those.  Here are Jane's suggestions to avoid closed streets.  View the K2C route http://www.mapmyrun.com/us/west-raleigh-nc/2014-krispy-kreme-challenge-route-48884770


Logistics
Some seating is available at the Rally for seniors and people who are disabled.  Porta-johns are available at both locations.   Please dress for the weather. You may want to bring your own chair if you are not comfortable standing for a period of time.

Will You House Out-of-Towners for HK on J?

Possibly thousands of people will be coming from out of town and out of state.  Some of them who don't have family or friends in the area will need a place to rest their heads. Can you offer a place for some of these folk to stay Friday and/or Saturday night?  If so, please email or call Gray Woodard.

After HKonJ Lunch is an ASP fundraiser

Consider grabbing your lunch at the Jersey Mike's at 2712 Hillsborough Street after HKonJ.  Between 11:30am and 2:30pm, Jersey Mike's will give 15% of their proceeds to CUCC's Appalachia Service Project team.  Remember to say you came to support CUCC's ASP team!

The Krispy Kreme Challenge is over by noon, and roads will be open after that time.  If you want to eat  between 11:30 and noon, remember to approach Jersey Mike's from the WEST.

Additional information can be found at HKonJ, including links to parking decks and forms to volunteer as a Marshal for the march.  You can also call 866-626-2227 or 919-682-4700.  Joan McAllister can answer questions about the event.

Be a part of history!  Stand in solidarity with others to move North Carolina forward!

Submitted by Shirley Birt
Economic Justice Task Force

Ministries and Committees (Current Version)

This is a "live" document that is updated whenever changes occur in any of the committees.

Officers

Moderator: Lavon Page
Past Moderator: Marty Lamb
Moderator-Elect: Geri Bowen
Clerk: Deborah Lipman
Treasurer: Carol Kepler
Assistant Treasurer: Carol Clark
Historian: Edith Sylla
Librarian: Geraldine Bryan

Stewardship Ministry

Frank Gailor - Co-Chair
Carol Kepler - Co-Chair
Carol Clark
Peg Hulslander
Vivian Hunter
Bill Lamb
Mary Pettitt
Karen Preston
Jonathan Womer

Nominating Committee (under Stewardship)

Julie Robertson – Chair
Joy Alford
Marty Lamb

Property Ministry

Joan McAllister – co-chair
Nancy Stoddard
Bayard Alcorn
Allan Beidler – co-chair
Chris Burkhardt
Carol Clark
Glenn Core
Lena Gallitano
Sam Johnson
Kestrel McCarthy
Michelle McCarthy
Cathy Marshall
Tim Jensen

Deacons Ministry

Ellen Beidler – chair
Bill Lamb
Vandy Bradow
Geraldine Bryan
Heather Burkhardt
Charles Pumbu
David Sigmon
Betsy Towler
Mary Matthews
Linda Baker

Arts in Worship (under Deacons)

Anne Pope – Chair
Linda Baker
Doug Barrick
Marty Lamb
Ted Gregory
Peg Hulslander
Karen Vollrath
John Robertson 

Caring Committee (under Deacons)

Sue Cottle – co- Chair
Shannon Core
Bill Lamb
Cathy Marshall
Mary Matthews
Ann McLaughlin
Margaret Osborne
Mary Pettitt 

Sacraments and Chancel (under Deacons)

Vandy Bradow - Chair
Linda Baker
Adrienne Little
Binks Mew
Sharda Sawhney
Kathy Widenhouse
Laura Upchurch
Jeannie Ledbetter
Aurora Gregory, Sub
Mac Hulslander, Sub
Anne Pope, Sub
Autumn Cobeland, Sub
Betsy Towler (Taize) 

Ushers (under Deacons)

Bayard Alcorn - Chair
Chris Burkhardt
Sam Johnson
Bill Lamb
David Ledbetter
Karen Preston
Skip Stoddard  

Sub Ushers (under Deacons)

McCray Harris
Michael Hebert
Joan McAllister
Maegan Mohr
Jane Smith
Edith Sylla

Community Outreach Ministry

Jo Perry  – Co-Chair
Jeanne Ledbetter – Co-Chair
Polly Armsby
Amy Jensen
Richard Nichol
Laurel Powell
Suzette Roach
Laura Upchurch
Kathy Widenhouse
Gray Woodard
Maria Mayorga

Method Child Dev. Board (under COM)

Robert Parrish 

Raleigh Inter-Church Housing (RICH) (under COM)

Peg Hulslander
David Sigmon
Beverly Stolarick
Frank Gailor - sub

SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY

John Little - Chair
Cynthia Ball
Don Birt
Shirley Birt
Frank Gailor
Cy King
Adrienne Little
Grady McCallie
Gary Smith
Edith Sylla
Mike Soboeiro

Welcoming, Fellowship, and Growth Ministry

Robert Parrish - Chair
Bill Bryan
Carol Clark
Lynn Davis
Vivian Hunter
Susan Maleszweski
Ann McLaughlin
Dongo Pumbu
Nancy Stoddard
Beverly Stolarick
Gray Woodard
Joan McAllister
KJ Covington-Jones
Lee Covington-Jones
Cathy Marshall

Communications Committee (under WFG)

Lavon Page - Chair
Jane Smith
Śānti Matthews
Cathy Marshall
Jo Perry
Edith Sylla

Religious Education Ministry

Jill Sherling - co - Chair
Deborah Lipman - co-chair

Adult Education Committee (under Religious Education)

Ellen Beidler - Chair
Lavon Page
Nancy Callaham
Mike Callaham 

Children & Youth Education (under Religious Education)

Heather Burkhardt - Parent Liaison
Julie Robertson - Youth Parent Liaison
Joy Alford
Lynn Davis
Amy Jensen
Judy Kiel
Paul Kiel
Krista Lombardo 

Forum (under Religious Education)

Edith Sylla
Cynthia Ball
Lena Gallitano
Gregg Flynn
Shirley Birt - Liaison
Joan McAllister – Liaison

Pastoral Relations Committee 

Council:
Robert Parrish (one year)
Martha Lamb (two years)
Deacons:
Betsy Towler (one year)
David Sigmon (two years)
At Large
Mary Pettitt

Personnel Committee

Skip Stoddard, John Little
Ellen Beidler, Carol Clark,
Marty Lamb

Taize Leadership

Bernie Brown
Ken Brown
Don Lane
Susan Lane
Jo Perry
Lavon Page
Amy Jensen
Anne Pope
Mike Schafale
Betsy Towler – communion
Peg Hulslander – coordinator
Etta Barksdale –schedule keeper

Task Forces

Economic Justice Task Force

Don Birt - Co-Chair
Shirley Birt - Co-Chair
Glenn Core
Shannon Core
Greg Flynn
Mac Hulslander
Cy King
Bill Lamb
Michelle McCarthy
Keith Stolarick
Edith Sylla
Ruth Clark
Laura Upchurch

Open & Affirming Task Force (ONA)

Lee Covington-Jones – Co-Chair
Maegan Mohr - Co-Chair
Cathy Marshall
KJ Covington-Jones
Cynthia Ball
Sue Cottle
Lena Gallitano
Steve Halsted
Cy King
I.T. Littleton
Joan McAllister
Karen Preston
Suzette Roach
Gary Smith
Jane Smith
Nancy Stoddard
Skip Stoddard
Margaret Osborne

Justice in a Changing Climate Task Force

Gary Smith - Chair
Ron Howell
Paul Kiel
Marty Lamb
John Little
Cathy Marshall
Grady McCallie
Ann Retzer
Jane Smith
Skip Stoddard
David Smith

Sunday morning study of Proverbs to begin Jan. 19

Every year thousands of books are written to address self-help or that have titles beginning with—*"How to* . . ." By reading these books you can learn how to paint like a pro, how to get a job, how to get a mortgage or even a nightclub gig. You can read about how to buy a car, real estate or
how to start a small business or fix a personal computer. You can learn how to be a better athlete, a better golfer, a fashion designer, a good dancer etc etc. Experts out there will attempt to make *you* an expert at all sorts of things from picking lottery numbers, to losing five pounds fast or even bearing children.

All these books are really attempting to do is to offer us *wisdom*— in one area or another. Books like these proliferate because we all need wisdom to live successfully. Wisdom brings success and prosperity in our work, in dealings with family and friends, and in our relationship with God. There
are books in the Bible known as Wisdom books - and you may find these much more useful then those “how to” books at the book store.  One book specializing in this wisdom is Proverbs. 

Join the Sunday morning inductive Bible Study as we focus on reading and discussing the wisdom of Proverbs.

- submitted by Joy Alford