Professional Documents
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Chapel Chimes
Vol 37 No 9 May 16, 2010
T aking care of creation. God gave us the charge in the Garden of Eden. immediately after that morning’s only worship service
Centuries later, Kin and Joan White have taken that charge and run at 10:00 a.m. (the first 10:00 a.m. service of the sum-
with it, working to share their passion of caring for the earth with others in mer).
the church and the community. Sunday, June 27 – With each transition, grief is
In 2008, Kin and Joan (pictured above) discussed their passion for accompanied by hope. On June 27 we will welcome
environmental stewardship with Rev. Carl King. They then formed the Rev. Delores Langley as our senior associate. In her
Eden Care group, and began the process of sharing that passion with 21 years of ministry, Delores has served churches
the congregation. Through events such as an energy fair, a potluck lunch both as an associate and as a senior leader. I value her
featuring local foods, and activities for children and youth, the Whites experience and esteem her deep immersion in spiri-
have focused on educating their church family about the importance of tual formation. In addition to being a full elder in The
caring for creation. In 2008, approximately 150 people in the congregation United Methodist Church, Delores is also a licensed
signed Eden Care’s Stewardship of Creation covenant, committing to take spiritual director. She returns to the town of her alma
steps to reduce their impact on the earth. mater, and comes to University UMC to assume the
This is not a fleeting passion for Kin and Joan, who are natives of the duties of spiritual formation and congregational care.
rural Midwest. The son of farmers, Kin grew up on a farm, where he could Thank you for joining me in prayerfully prepar-
see first-hand the benefits of local agriculture and preserving nature. ing for these transitions!
“We’ve looked at the big picture of how the earth works for a long Grace and Peace,
time,” Kin said. “My parents were farmers and were pretty active in many
Pastor Carl
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Caring for Creation (continued from page 1) A Celebration of Youth and Music
things before anybody talked about it. My mother always composted “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth;
all the vegetable scraps. They didn’t have recycling in those days, but break forth into joyous song and sing praises.”
my mother was a big re-user. ~Psalm 98:4
“Actually we still compost the same way,” Kin continued. “We
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don’t use a compost bin. We compost by digging in and letting it set ll are invited to come to UUMC to celebrate the children
for two years and then using that soil for gardening. Living on a farm, and youth of the church as they “break forth into joyous
one sees the interactions in nature a little more clearly than one who song and sing praises.”
grows up on the city sidewalks.” On Saturday, June 5, we will celebrate and praise God
“We got some of it from our ancestors, but we also got it from with two musicals presented by the youngsters at UUMC. The
the younger generation who grew up knowing more about this sort evening will begin at 7:00 p.m., when the Cherub and Jubilee
of thing than we did,” Joan added, explaining that they learned more Choirs will present “Table for Five… Thousand” by Tom Long
about recycling, eating locally grown foods and other aspects of cre- and Allen Pote.
ation care from their children and grandchildren. “We took it from More than 50 children in kindergarten through fifth grade
both ages and put it together into something that is meaningful for will perform in the half-hour show about the miracle of Jesus
us.” taking the five loaves and two fish and feeding the thousands
From that mindset and passion, the Whites formed Eden Care. of people. Rebecca Dyck will direct the show, accompanied by
They have compiled a list of resources (partial list shown below) and Lisa LaVange.
worked to educate others. Individuals can make a difference. Buy After a short ice cream intermission, about 50 youth in
locally grown foods. Drink tap water. Turn off lights when you leave a grades six through 12 will take the stage to perform Andrew
room. These are just some of the actions that individuals can take. Lloyd Webber’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream-
“We’ve focused on things that individuals can do to reduce their coat.” This fun musical features a variety of musical styles
carbon footprints on the earth, to take care of creation – water and – ranging from country to calypso to French cabaret to the
energy conservation, eating local foods,” Joan said. “We’ve really sounds of Elvis.
emphasized buying local foods, which helps the local economy. The “Joseph’s Dreamcoat is a very colorful musical,” Tim said.
foods are not genetically modified. They haven’t been sprayed with “I think Andrew Lloyd Webber was experimenting with differ-
all sorts of pesticides. Local milk and meats are hormone-free. Foods ent styles of music – to see how far afield can he go.” The result
that are picked when they’re close to being ideally ripe have better is a fun-filled show highlighting the voices of many of UUMC’s
taste than foods that have to be picked green and then shipped here. youth.
It takes a lot of oil and gas to get them here, plus they don’t taste as Derek Yusiewicz, an 11th grader, will play the role of
good.” Joseph, and the pharaoh will be played by Shaun Schneider, an
After the 10:55 a.m. worship service on Sunday, May 23, Eden eighth grader. “There’s a wide mix of ages and talent,” Tim said.
Care will sponsor a potluck lunch featuring locally-grown ingredi- Tim explained that the Youth Choir will present “Joseph’s
ents. Last year’s inaugural Eden Care lunch was so successful that the Dreamcoat” this year because there are so many talented boys
Eden Care group produced a cookbook with recipes from the shared in the choir. With 11 brothers, Joseph, Jacob, a pharaoh and
meals. While the lunch will once again feature food, fellowship and numerous roles for boys, that was a prerequisite for the perfor-
fun, people will also have the opportunity to learn more about caring mance.
for creation. Stewardship of Creation covenants will be available for While the boys of the Youth Choir will have the opportu-
those interested. nity to showcase their skills, so, too, will the girls in the group.
To learn more or to RSVP for the luncheon, contact Kin and “The narrator part is done by a woman,” Tim said. “I’m di-
Joan at 929-2926 or ejswhite@aol.com. You can also RSVP for the viding the narrator part into a bunch of soloists. I’m also writing
luncheon by calling the church office at 929-7191. some of the narration for an a capella women’s ensemble. Ten
highly talented girls are singing a capella, which is really hard
Websites to do when you’re singing in parts. They’ll be doing some very
www.carrborofarmersmarket.com (Carrboro Farmer’s Market)
beautiful narrations of the story. I think all around this is going
www.nccecojustice.org (National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Programs)
www.webofcreation.org (Ecology resources for faith and society) to be a very good performance, very entertaining.”
www.coolclimate.berkeley.edu (carbon footprint calculator) The Youth Choir will be accompanied by Tim Baker on
www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator (Nature Conservatory the piano and Jim McConell on the base. Eric Anderson will
carbon footprint calculator) play the drums while other youth will chime in on trumpets.
“This is an opportunity for the whole church family
Books to gather and celebrate all the youth and children’s choirs
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life, by B. Kingsolver, 2007 together,” Tim said. “The youth will get to hear the children’s
Hot, Flat and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution – And How it Can choir musical and vice versa. The children will get to see what
Renew America, by T.L. Friedman, 2008
they have to look forward to when they get to youth choir and
Fight Global Warming Now: The Handbook for Taking Action in Your Commu-
nity, by B. McKibben, 2007 the youth will get to see what the children are up to these days.
The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, by M. Pollan, 2006 “We are blessed to have a lot of very talented and eager
The World Without Us, by A. Weisman, 2007 singers,” Tim said. “I highly recommend this to everybody in
the church, not just parents.”
Immigration Forum: UUMC will sponsor a four-week forum, Vacation Bible School: Have a “Galactic Blast” at VBS June 21-25. All
Immigration in the U.S. Through the Lens of Faith, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on rising 4-year-old preschoolers through rising sixth graders are eligible to
Wednesdays, May 12, 19, 26 and June 2 at Amity UMC. Please join us attend. Registration continues in the parlor hallway through the end of
for a faith-based discussion and speakers from around North Carolina May. We still need adult and youth helpers for that week. Contact Beth
who will share their expertise and experience on this issue. Childcare Alexander (balexander@chapelhilluumc.org or 929-7191 ext. 22).
provided upon request. Contact Kris Parks (krisdparks@nc.rr.com).
United Methodist Women Reading Program: Women, join us at 1:00
Guest Speaker at Christianity and Literature Class: On Sunday, May p.m. on Monday, June 7, in the West Parlor as we discuss God Trusted a
23, Ruth Moose, a member of the UNC creative writing faculty, will Woman: Leadership Lessons from the Life of Dr. Frances M. Alguire, First
read from her poems and be the guest speaker for the Christianity and Laywoman to Lead the World Methodist Council. We are excited that
Literature Sunday school class. All are invited. author and church member Fran Alguire will join us as we discuss this
5th Monday Book Club: May 31 is the second “fifth Monday” of the year book, one of the selections for the UMW Reading Program. You are
– and the second meeting of the United Methodist Men’s “5th Monday welcome to check out a copy in the West Parlor.
Book Club.” We’ll meet at 7:00 p.m. at the R&R Grill on Franklin Street Seeking Writers: Do you like to write? Would you like to contribute
for a lively discussion of Mitch Albom’s latest book, Have a Little Faith. feature stories to the Chapel Chimes? Contact Melanie McCullough
Whether they have read the book or not, all men are invited to join us (mmccullough@chapelhilluumc.org or 929-7191).
for food, fellowship and a good time. To learn more about the book,
Habitat for Humanity: Join us on Saturdays, June 12, June 19 and
visit the UMM page on the church website at www.chapelhilluumc.org/
June 26, as we work on our latest Habitat house – a home for Burmese
uumc/adult or go to mitchalbom.com.
refugee Yin Thein and her three children. Shifts are available from 8:30
Eden Care Luncheon: The Eden Care group invites you to participate a.m.-noon and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Volunteers are also needed to provide
in the second annual potluck lunch after the 10:55 a.m. worship service and serve lunch. To learn more, visit www.chapelhilluumc.org/uumc/
in the fellowship hall on Sunday, May 23. Prepare a dish using tasty local missions or contact Tate and Terry Hamlet (thamlet@bellsouth.net or
foods and enjoy fun and fellowship with your church family. Contact 929-6550).
Kin or Joan White (929-2926 or ejswhite@aol.com) or the church
Summer Book/Film Series: This year’s theme, The Good Samaritan
office (929-7191) to RSVP.
Effect: Charity, Hope and Resilience, is based on the Biblical parable in
Church Picnic: Mark your calendars for our annual church picnic on Luke. We will read Haven Kimmel’s The Used World and Tracy Kidder’s
June 6 immediately after the 10:55 a.m. worship service. We will have Strength in What Remains and watch the films, Rabbit Proof Fence and
BBQ lunch on the front lawn and then lots of activities. You can listen Goodbye Solo. To learn more and to register, take a brochure from the
to a bluegrass band, have a meal and then enjoy bingo, cakewalk and boxes on the back of the pew on Sundays or visit www.chapelhilluumc.
activities for children in the courtyard. Tickets for the meal will be on org/uumc/book_film_series.
sale May 16, 23 and 30 in the parlor hallway. Prices are the same as last
year: $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 4-12. Children under 4 Celebrating Suzanne: On Sunday, June 13, join us as we celebrate the
years old eat free. Questions? Contact Beth Alexander (balexander@ legacy of Rev. Suzanne Dornsmith, who will be moving to Charlotte
chapelhilluumc.org or 929-7191 ext. 22). after nine years of service at UUMC. All are invited to the celebration
for Suzanne immediately following the 10:00 a.m. worship service.
Cakes Needed for Picnic Cake Walk: Please plan to donate a cake, pie,
cookies or cupcakes to our cake walk at the church picnic on June 6. You Welcoming Delores: Please join us on Sunday, June 27, as we welcome
can bring your donation the morning of the cake walk and leave it in the Rev. Delores Langley as our new senior associate pastor.
West Parlor. Contact Beth Alexander (balexander@chapelhilluumc.org Youth Week: All rising sixth through 12th graders are invited to
or 929-7191, ext. 22) if you can help. participate in a week of fun and games. Plan to join us June 22-25 for
Summer Worship Schedule: We’ll switch to our summer worship laser tag, bowling, broom ball and a cookout at Jordan Lake. Questions?
schedule on Sunday, June 13. Once again, our summer schedule will Contact Jim McConnell (jmcconnell@chapelhilluumc.org or 929-
feature only a 10:00 a.m. worship service each Sunday, followed by a 7191).
time for fellowship in the parlors. The last day of Sunday School for the Honor a Loved One With Altar Flowers: Would you like to honor
spring will be June 6. or remember a loved one by providing flowers on the altar for Sunday
Yokefellows Prison Ministry: Are you interested in ministering to worship services? Contact the church office at 929-7191. Each
prisoners at the Orange County Correctional Center? Join members of arrangement is $55 or you can provide both for $110. The flowers may
UUMC as they visit with inmates on Tuesday evenings. Contact Paul be removed after worship or you may leave them for our Quiet Care
Triulzi (paul.triulzi@yahoo.com or 544-0694) to learn more. Committee to distribute to our home-bound members and friends.
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