beacon march 2012
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Monthly Newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the LowcountryTRANSCRIPT
1 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
The Lowcountry
Beacon
A MONTH OF SUNDAYS Sunday Service 1000 am
March 4 What Say We Of Death
UU Rev Pat Jobe of the UU Fellowship Greenville Rev Jobe returns to ask the ultimate question What
about this last transition Jobe moves from Will Rogers
to the Oak Ridge Boys on a tour of the last round-up
that is both humorous and respectful Unless youve
figured a way around the grim reaper you wont want to
miss this
March 11 Judith Sargent Murray Universalist Foremother
UU Rev Lynne Garner of UU Brunswick GA Rev Garner returns with a sermon about Judith Sargent
Murray Often known as the wife of the first Universal-
ist minister in the United States Sargent Murray was
much more Before meeting her future husband she
had already become an accomplished writer (often pub-
lishing under a pseudonym) Sargent Murray can rightly
be called the first woman to write about feminist issues
in this country
March 18 The Right to Know
UU Rev Manuel Holland
March 25 ldquoSay Yesrdquo
Christine Johnson Executive Director of SC Equality
Christine will discuss how saying yes to opportunities
is an option that will enrich ones life help one look at
fears differently and potentially send one on an adven-
ture
Children and Youth Religious Education from 10 am to 11 am Refreshments following service Our church is located at 110 Malphrus Road Bluffton For further details please call 843-837-3330
FROM REV MANUEL HOLLAND
What a wonderful February we have had It began
with our reception for the US Chapter of the Inter-
national Association for Religious Freedom Peggy
Tweel and Libba Beerman and a host of volunteers
proved that we know how to entertain The guests
were delighted and thoroughly appreciated the hospi-
tality and were inspired by the talk about the Gullah
Heritage by Emory Campbell and the exhibit of
Peace Posters We were pleased that our District
Executive Annette Marquis was present and pleas-
antly surprised to find that among our distinguished
guests were the parents of the Governor of South
Carolina
The next week and after the IARF we were especially
inspired by the sermon given by the Rev Lynn Gar-
ner on the education of Martin Luther King Jr Irsquoll
see if I can get copy of it and make it available
On Saturday the 18th our annual silent auction and
dinner was an outstanding success Dan Tweel pro-
vided intense labor and exceptional leadership in
making the event successful Les Lowenstein assem-
bled and published in an incredibly short time the
catalog of the auction items Preliminary reports in-
dicate the event was a financial success Those who
attended will not forget how enjoyable it was
Even though many of our members and friends were
exhausted at the end of Saturday evening they still
showed up for the Sunday Service From the com-
ments expressed after the service devoted to the in-
terdependent web of all existence I believe that those
exhausted persons actually were awake throughout
the service
~ Rev Manuel Holland Senior Minister
2 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
PROGRAMS MEETINGS SPECIAL EVENTS
Board Meeting Thursday March 15 at 630 pm The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees is held on the third Thursday of each month in the UUCL Clara Barton Conference Room Visitors are always welcome
Eating Without Meat of the Lowcountry Saturday March 24 from 530 - 830 pm For more information and to RSVP send email to cherylmccarthyhotmailcom
Knitterrsquos Circle Wednesday March 28 from 630 - 8 pm Meets on the last Wednesday of every month from 630-8 pm We make Prayer Shawls Comfort Blankets Wraps Hats Baby Clothes and other items to give to members and friends of the congregation in times of need You do not have to be a Knitter to be in this group Our doors are open to those who crochet quilt weave sew and do macra-meacute Bring whatever you are working on and come enjoy an evening with good company For more information call Ann at 422-2598 or email dearannharrisongmailcom
Membership Committee Wednesday March 21 at 530 pm Membership Committee meets the third Wednesday of each month in the UUCL Clara Barton Conference Room For more information contact Ron at donnaandronti-tusgmailcom
Newsletter Deadline Thursday March 15 The deadline for the Beacon is on the 15th of each month Email Mary-Michael at sapidsisteryahoocom
Psycho Drama Fridays 400 - 530 pm Everyone is welcome and there is a small fee to partici-pate For more information contact Folly at (843) 682-3191 or email follykingroadrunnercom
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Why wear a Name Tag
After all they are so difficult to put on and we pretty much all know each other anyway donrsquot we Remember when you first came through the doors of UUCL How did you feel Were you a bit apprehensive perhaps What were you thinking Perhaps it washellipIs this the church for me Will I be welcomed here Will my kids like it Will I be accepted for who I am Chances are you were warmly wel-comed with a hand shake and a big smile by one or more mem-bers of this extended family who were genuinely pleased to see you And wasnrsquot it nice to see them wearing their names even if you couldnrsquot remember them all Yes name Tags are important but we donrsquot really wear them for our-selves we wear them for others Let us all wear them as we wel-come old friends and new
~ Ron Titus Chair of Membership
3 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
PSYCHODRAMA GROUP
Twice a year UUCL members gather and clean up Coligny Beach by picking up refuse that has washed up or been left behind by beach goers On Saturday January 26th under the able direction of Joley we left the beach much cleaner than the way we found it Thanks to all who par-ticipateduntil next time
Photo by Ron Titus
UUCL Workers Send Smoke Signal Participating in a recent work party at the church site are (left to right) Steve Jeff Mary Alice and Paul
Photo by Ron Titus
COSTA RICA AUGUST 2012 Ever had the desire to Costa Rica Well now you have the chance From August 4th to 11th 2012 Carol Weir will lead a small group trip for children ages 5-14 and their parents grandparents aunts uncles godparents or mentors The group will hike a rainforest soak in natural hot springs tour a conservation sanctuary for injured wild-life make chocolate bars at an organic chocolate work-shop visit a public elementary school and donate school supplies enjoy a beach day and more The Costa Rica trip costs $1375 for adults and $998 for kids Deadline to sign up is May 1 Because the trip activities support UU principles the Religious Education committee will donate a $100 scholarship for any UUCL child or grandchild who par-ticipates There is a flyer is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway by the ladies room If you have any questions please email Carolo at weircarolhotmailcom or call (843) 815-2303
The Psychodrama group has changed its meeting time to Fridays from 4 to 530 pm We meet weekly at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lowcountry Psychodrama is a unique and enjoyable way of dealing with psychological problems including fears anger depression loss family conflicts and more Everyone is welcome Small fee to participate For more information Folly at 843-682-3191
or email follykingroadrunnercom
4 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
FEBRUARY 4TH RECEPTION
Photos by Ron Titus
Peggy Tweel (UUCL President) Raj Randhawa (mother of Governor Nikki Haley) and Annette Marquis (District Executive at Unitarian Univer-salist Association)
Dr Ajit Randhawa speaking to Gordon and Dan Valerie Dr Ajit Randhawa and Raj Randhawa the Governorrsquos parents and guest
On Saturday February 4th UUCL was supposed to host a reception in our Church building for Rev Dr Peter Morales President of the Unitarian Universalist Association He was listed as the keynote speaker at the International Association for Religious Freedom Conference being held on the Island We were all looking forward to this time with him and we had also lined up (or so we thought) some Gullah singers and dancers as entertainment Well the short story is this Rev Morales became ill at the last minute and could not attend the Conference and then the Gullah group found that they had over-extended themselves and were unable to come So what do you do when that happens In this case a number of the people at the conference came to visit anyway and we enjoyed drinks and fin-ger foods and a very interesting talk by Emory Campbell well known Gullah historian
Emory Campbell Gullah historian
5 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Photos by Ron Titus
Doreen Orf is a native of Ohio and has been a Bluffton resident for the past 5
years She is retired from ADP Inc where her work experience included Call
Center Management System Implementation Project Management Training and
Account Management
Her interests include Theatre Ballet Movies Zumba travel and volunteering at
the United Way She is interested in learning more about various groups at UUCL
and serving as a Greeter
Doreen is new to UUism and says ldquoI am happy to be joining such a welcoming
communityrdquo
Marge and Jim Lampke hail from Rhode Island and
came to Hilton Head Island via Florida
Marge is a retired school psychologist and Jim a for-
mer social case worker Both enjoy exploring South
Carolina and Georgia and canoeing the local water-
ways
Marge and Jim are active members of the Democratic
Club South of the Broad and are deeply committed
to social justice
John Sheppard grew up in New Jersey While in the 8th grade he began playing as a
pianist and accompanist for a Unitarian Church
He majored in English and Fine Arts at William and Mary John taught high school
English in Virginia and was a Chef rsquos Apprentice for several restaurants in the Rich-
mond Virginia area He arrived in the lowcountry In 2005
In 2011 John heard that the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
was looking for a pianist and as he puts it ldquoHere I amrdquo
6 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
The Buffet begins
A glimpse at some of the items on display for the auction Many thanks to everyone who participat-ed We exceeded our expected goal of $7500 We appreciate everyone who donated items and services as well as the individuals who placed bids and won some very unique items
Happy auction participants (left to right) Betsy Libba and Cheryl
Potential bidders inspect a beautiful
handmade wooden bowl
Winter Party and Silent Auction
February 18th 2012
7 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
CARE COMMITTEE TEAM
Your Care Committee Team is available to coordinate compas-sionate care and support to mem-bers and friends in times of tran-sition need or crisis If you are unable to leave your house and would like a visit from the church if you are laid up due to illness or injury and could use a meal or someone to pick up gro-ceries or if you know of anyone in the congregation that you feel would welcome a check-in phone call please let us know If you would like to volunteer once or twice a year to help some-one by providing a meal giving a ride etc please let us know This is a great way to stay con-nected Your Care Committee Team
Dan Care Committee Chair oceanabeaolcom
Libba Libbabeermangmailcom
Rev Manuel Holland Ohandmaxcscom
Marietta Mariettahargraycom
Linda Lonhargraycom
UUCL tries to schedule several New Member 101 classes a year for those new to the Lowcountry Congregation and especially for those individuals who may be contemplating becoming members If you are in either category we invite
you to attend the last Membership 101 class for the current fiscal year Class is held in the Clara Barton Conference Room immediately follow-ing the Sunday March 18th service Participation in one of these classes is not a prerequisite for member-ship However it does give one a better understanding of Unitarian Universalism as well as the variety of programs offered here in our lo-cal congregation If you are interested in attending please contact one of the following members of the Membership Committee
Ron Titus 342-5665 donnaandrontitusgmailcom Kathy Quirk 836-2892 quirkkathygmailcom Virginia Jordan 689-6714 vjordanhargraycom Kathy Burmeister 681-4321 ksbworthyaolcom Valerie Palmer 689-4040 valpalmer4gmailcom
8 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
covenants to affirm and promote
The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Justice equity and compassion in human relations
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregation and in the society at large
The goal of world community with peace liberty and justice for all
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
The Living Tradition Which We Share Draws From Many Sources
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder affirmed in all cultures which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice compassion and the transforming power of love
Wisdom from the worldrsquos religions which inspire us in our ethical and spiritual life
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to Godrsquos love by loving our neighbors as ourselves
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit
Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sa-cred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
Our Mission To enrich and clarify our understanding of religious thought
to provide experiences for spiritual growth to encourage and protect the right of individual freedom of belief
to promote the democratic process in human relations and to advance these principles for the benefit of each other
our community and our world
Editor Mary-Michael Hanbury
Email sapidsisteryahoocom
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcounty
110 Malphrus Road
Bluffton SC 29910
(843) 837-3330
infoUULowcountryorg
wwwUULowcountryorg
Senior Minister Manuel Holland
Religious Education Ann Harrison
President Peggy Tweel
Leadership Staff
Committees
Aesthetics amp Deacutecor Fran Farrell
Beyond Sundays Folly King
Building Maintenance
Volunteers Needed
Care Committee Dan Tweel
Grounds Mary A Walker Jeffrey Donahue
Finance Dan Tweel
Membership Ron Titus
Music Kathy Burmeister
Planned Giving Coordinator Rev Manuel Holland
Religious Education Carol Weir
Social Activities Libba Beerman
Worship
Cheryl McCarthy
Social Justice Groups
E Team Harry Gregory
Family Promise UU Animal Ministry Peggy Tweel
9
Th
e Lo
wco
un
try Be
acon
March
20
12
Stan
din
g o
n th
e Side o
f Love in
Blu
ffton
an
d H
ilton
Hea
d Isla
nd
for 3
5 yea
rs
MARCH 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
3
4 1000 Worship
What Say We Of Death
UU Rev Pat Jobe
(Greenville SC)
5 6
7
8
9
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
10
11
1000 Worship
Judith Sargent Murray
Universalist Foremother
UU Rev Lynne Garner
(Brunswick GA)
12
13
14
15
March
Newsletter Deadline
630 pm
Board of Trustees
16
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
17
18 1000 Worship
The Right to Know
UU Rev Manuel Holland
19 20
21
530 pm
Membership Committee
22
23
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
24
530 - 830 pm Eating Without Meat of the Lowcountry
25
1000 Worship
ldquoSay Yesrdquo
Christine Johnson Execu-
tive Director of SC Equality
26 27 28
630 pm Knitterrsquos Circle
29 30
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
31
2 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
PROGRAMS MEETINGS SPECIAL EVENTS
Board Meeting Thursday March 15 at 630 pm The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees is held on the third Thursday of each month in the UUCL Clara Barton Conference Room Visitors are always welcome
Eating Without Meat of the Lowcountry Saturday March 24 from 530 - 830 pm For more information and to RSVP send email to cherylmccarthyhotmailcom
Knitterrsquos Circle Wednesday March 28 from 630 - 8 pm Meets on the last Wednesday of every month from 630-8 pm We make Prayer Shawls Comfort Blankets Wraps Hats Baby Clothes and other items to give to members and friends of the congregation in times of need You do not have to be a Knitter to be in this group Our doors are open to those who crochet quilt weave sew and do macra-meacute Bring whatever you are working on and come enjoy an evening with good company For more information call Ann at 422-2598 or email dearannharrisongmailcom
Membership Committee Wednesday March 21 at 530 pm Membership Committee meets the third Wednesday of each month in the UUCL Clara Barton Conference Room For more information contact Ron at donnaandronti-tusgmailcom
Newsletter Deadline Thursday March 15 The deadline for the Beacon is on the 15th of each month Email Mary-Michael at sapidsisteryahoocom
Psycho Drama Fridays 400 - 530 pm Everyone is welcome and there is a small fee to partici-pate For more information contact Folly at (843) 682-3191 or email follykingroadrunnercom
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Why wear a Name Tag
After all they are so difficult to put on and we pretty much all know each other anyway donrsquot we Remember when you first came through the doors of UUCL How did you feel Were you a bit apprehensive perhaps What were you thinking Perhaps it washellipIs this the church for me Will I be welcomed here Will my kids like it Will I be accepted for who I am Chances are you were warmly wel-comed with a hand shake and a big smile by one or more mem-bers of this extended family who were genuinely pleased to see you And wasnrsquot it nice to see them wearing their names even if you couldnrsquot remember them all Yes name Tags are important but we donrsquot really wear them for our-selves we wear them for others Let us all wear them as we wel-come old friends and new
~ Ron Titus Chair of Membership
3 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
PSYCHODRAMA GROUP
Twice a year UUCL members gather and clean up Coligny Beach by picking up refuse that has washed up or been left behind by beach goers On Saturday January 26th under the able direction of Joley we left the beach much cleaner than the way we found it Thanks to all who par-ticipateduntil next time
Photo by Ron Titus
UUCL Workers Send Smoke Signal Participating in a recent work party at the church site are (left to right) Steve Jeff Mary Alice and Paul
Photo by Ron Titus
COSTA RICA AUGUST 2012 Ever had the desire to Costa Rica Well now you have the chance From August 4th to 11th 2012 Carol Weir will lead a small group trip for children ages 5-14 and their parents grandparents aunts uncles godparents or mentors The group will hike a rainforest soak in natural hot springs tour a conservation sanctuary for injured wild-life make chocolate bars at an organic chocolate work-shop visit a public elementary school and donate school supplies enjoy a beach day and more The Costa Rica trip costs $1375 for adults and $998 for kids Deadline to sign up is May 1 Because the trip activities support UU principles the Religious Education committee will donate a $100 scholarship for any UUCL child or grandchild who par-ticipates There is a flyer is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway by the ladies room If you have any questions please email Carolo at weircarolhotmailcom or call (843) 815-2303
The Psychodrama group has changed its meeting time to Fridays from 4 to 530 pm We meet weekly at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lowcountry Psychodrama is a unique and enjoyable way of dealing with psychological problems including fears anger depression loss family conflicts and more Everyone is welcome Small fee to participate For more information Folly at 843-682-3191
or email follykingroadrunnercom
4 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
FEBRUARY 4TH RECEPTION
Photos by Ron Titus
Peggy Tweel (UUCL President) Raj Randhawa (mother of Governor Nikki Haley) and Annette Marquis (District Executive at Unitarian Univer-salist Association)
Dr Ajit Randhawa speaking to Gordon and Dan Valerie Dr Ajit Randhawa and Raj Randhawa the Governorrsquos parents and guest
On Saturday February 4th UUCL was supposed to host a reception in our Church building for Rev Dr Peter Morales President of the Unitarian Universalist Association He was listed as the keynote speaker at the International Association for Religious Freedom Conference being held on the Island We were all looking forward to this time with him and we had also lined up (or so we thought) some Gullah singers and dancers as entertainment Well the short story is this Rev Morales became ill at the last minute and could not attend the Conference and then the Gullah group found that they had over-extended themselves and were unable to come So what do you do when that happens In this case a number of the people at the conference came to visit anyway and we enjoyed drinks and fin-ger foods and a very interesting talk by Emory Campbell well known Gullah historian
Emory Campbell Gullah historian
5 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Photos by Ron Titus
Doreen Orf is a native of Ohio and has been a Bluffton resident for the past 5
years She is retired from ADP Inc where her work experience included Call
Center Management System Implementation Project Management Training and
Account Management
Her interests include Theatre Ballet Movies Zumba travel and volunteering at
the United Way She is interested in learning more about various groups at UUCL
and serving as a Greeter
Doreen is new to UUism and says ldquoI am happy to be joining such a welcoming
communityrdquo
Marge and Jim Lampke hail from Rhode Island and
came to Hilton Head Island via Florida
Marge is a retired school psychologist and Jim a for-
mer social case worker Both enjoy exploring South
Carolina and Georgia and canoeing the local water-
ways
Marge and Jim are active members of the Democratic
Club South of the Broad and are deeply committed
to social justice
John Sheppard grew up in New Jersey While in the 8th grade he began playing as a
pianist and accompanist for a Unitarian Church
He majored in English and Fine Arts at William and Mary John taught high school
English in Virginia and was a Chef rsquos Apprentice for several restaurants in the Rich-
mond Virginia area He arrived in the lowcountry In 2005
In 2011 John heard that the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
was looking for a pianist and as he puts it ldquoHere I amrdquo
6 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
The Buffet begins
A glimpse at some of the items on display for the auction Many thanks to everyone who participat-ed We exceeded our expected goal of $7500 We appreciate everyone who donated items and services as well as the individuals who placed bids and won some very unique items
Happy auction participants (left to right) Betsy Libba and Cheryl
Potential bidders inspect a beautiful
handmade wooden bowl
Winter Party and Silent Auction
February 18th 2012
7 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
CARE COMMITTEE TEAM
Your Care Committee Team is available to coordinate compas-sionate care and support to mem-bers and friends in times of tran-sition need or crisis If you are unable to leave your house and would like a visit from the church if you are laid up due to illness or injury and could use a meal or someone to pick up gro-ceries or if you know of anyone in the congregation that you feel would welcome a check-in phone call please let us know If you would like to volunteer once or twice a year to help some-one by providing a meal giving a ride etc please let us know This is a great way to stay con-nected Your Care Committee Team
Dan Care Committee Chair oceanabeaolcom
Libba Libbabeermangmailcom
Rev Manuel Holland Ohandmaxcscom
Marietta Mariettahargraycom
Linda Lonhargraycom
UUCL tries to schedule several New Member 101 classes a year for those new to the Lowcountry Congregation and especially for those individuals who may be contemplating becoming members If you are in either category we invite
you to attend the last Membership 101 class for the current fiscal year Class is held in the Clara Barton Conference Room immediately follow-ing the Sunday March 18th service Participation in one of these classes is not a prerequisite for member-ship However it does give one a better understanding of Unitarian Universalism as well as the variety of programs offered here in our lo-cal congregation If you are interested in attending please contact one of the following members of the Membership Committee
Ron Titus 342-5665 donnaandrontitusgmailcom Kathy Quirk 836-2892 quirkkathygmailcom Virginia Jordan 689-6714 vjordanhargraycom Kathy Burmeister 681-4321 ksbworthyaolcom Valerie Palmer 689-4040 valpalmer4gmailcom
8 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
covenants to affirm and promote
The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Justice equity and compassion in human relations
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregation and in the society at large
The goal of world community with peace liberty and justice for all
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
The Living Tradition Which We Share Draws From Many Sources
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder affirmed in all cultures which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice compassion and the transforming power of love
Wisdom from the worldrsquos religions which inspire us in our ethical and spiritual life
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to Godrsquos love by loving our neighbors as ourselves
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit
Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sa-cred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
Our Mission To enrich and clarify our understanding of religious thought
to provide experiences for spiritual growth to encourage and protect the right of individual freedom of belief
to promote the democratic process in human relations and to advance these principles for the benefit of each other
our community and our world
Editor Mary-Michael Hanbury
Email sapidsisteryahoocom
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcounty
110 Malphrus Road
Bluffton SC 29910
(843) 837-3330
infoUULowcountryorg
wwwUULowcountryorg
Senior Minister Manuel Holland
Religious Education Ann Harrison
President Peggy Tweel
Leadership Staff
Committees
Aesthetics amp Deacutecor Fran Farrell
Beyond Sundays Folly King
Building Maintenance
Volunteers Needed
Care Committee Dan Tweel
Grounds Mary A Walker Jeffrey Donahue
Finance Dan Tweel
Membership Ron Titus
Music Kathy Burmeister
Planned Giving Coordinator Rev Manuel Holland
Religious Education Carol Weir
Social Activities Libba Beerman
Worship
Cheryl McCarthy
Social Justice Groups
E Team Harry Gregory
Family Promise UU Animal Ministry Peggy Tweel
9
Th
e Lo
wco
un
try Be
acon
March
20
12
Stan
din
g o
n th
e Side o
f Love in
Blu
ffton
an
d H
ilton
Hea
d Isla
nd
for 3
5 yea
rs
MARCH 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
3
4 1000 Worship
What Say We Of Death
UU Rev Pat Jobe
(Greenville SC)
5 6
7
8
9
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
10
11
1000 Worship
Judith Sargent Murray
Universalist Foremother
UU Rev Lynne Garner
(Brunswick GA)
12
13
14
15
March
Newsletter Deadline
630 pm
Board of Trustees
16
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
17
18 1000 Worship
The Right to Know
UU Rev Manuel Holland
19 20
21
530 pm
Membership Committee
22
23
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
24
530 - 830 pm Eating Without Meat of the Lowcountry
25
1000 Worship
ldquoSay Yesrdquo
Christine Johnson Execu-
tive Director of SC Equality
26 27 28
630 pm Knitterrsquos Circle
29 30
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
31
3 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
PSYCHODRAMA GROUP
Twice a year UUCL members gather and clean up Coligny Beach by picking up refuse that has washed up or been left behind by beach goers On Saturday January 26th under the able direction of Joley we left the beach much cleaner than the way we found it Thanks to all who par-ticipateduntil next time
Photo by Ron Titus
UUCL Workers Send Smoke Signal Participating in a recent work party at the church site are (left to right) Steve Jeff Mary Alice and Paul
Photo by Ron Titus
COSTA RICA AUGUST 2012 Ever had the desire to Costa Rica Well now you have the chance From August 4th to 11th 2012 Carol Weir will lead a small group trip for children ages 5-14 and their parents grandparents aunts uncles godparents or mentors The group will hike a rainforest soak in natural hot springs tour a conservation sanctuary for injured wild-life make chocolate bars at an organic chocolate work-shop visit a public elementary school and donate school supplies enjoy a beach day and more The Costa Rica trip costs $1375 for adults and $998 for kids Deadline to sign up is May 1 Because the trip activities support UU principles the Religious Education committee will donate a $100 scholarship for any UUCL child or grandchild who par-ticipates There is a flyer is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway by the ladies room If you have any questions please email Carolo at weircarolhotmailcom or call (843) 815-2303
The Psychodrama group has changed its meeting time to Fridays from 4 to 530 pm We meet weekly at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lowcountry Psychodrama is a unique and enjoyable way of dealing with psychological problems including fears anger depression loss family conflicts and more Everyone is welcome Small fee to participate For more information Folly at 843-682-3191
or email follykingroadrunnercom
4 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
FEBRUARY 4TH RECEPTION
Photos by Ron Titus
Peggy Tweel (UUCL President) Raj Randhawa (mother of Governor Nikki Haley) and Annette Marquis (District Executive at Unitarian Univer-salist Association)
Dr Ajit Randhawa speaking to Gordon and Dan Valerie Dr Ajit Randhawa and Raj Randhawa the Governorrsquos parents and guest
On Saturday February 4th UUCL was supposed to host a reception in our Church building for Rev Dr Peter Morales President of the Unitarian Universalist Association He was listed as the keynote speaker at the International Association for Religious Freedom Conference being held on the Island We were all looking forward to this time with him and we had also lined up (or so we thought) some Gullah singers and dancers as entertainment Well the short story is this Rev Morales became ill at the last minute and could not attend the Conference and then the Gullah group found that they had over-extended themselves and were unable to come So what do you do when that happens In this case a number of the people at the conference came to visit anyway and we enjoyed drinks and fin-ger foods and a very interesting talk by Emory Campbell well known Gullah historian
Emory Campbell Gullah historian
5 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Photos by Ron Titus
Doreen Orf is a native of Ohio and has been a Bluffton resident for the past 5
years She is retired from ADP Inc where her work experience included Call
Center Management System Implementation Project Management Training and
Account Management
Her interests include Theatre Ballet Movies Zumba travel and volunteering at
the United Way She is interested in learning more about various groups at UUCL
and serving as a Greeter
Doreen is new to UUism and says ldquoI am happy to be joining such a welcoming
communityrdquo
Marge and Jim Lampke hail from Rhode Island and
came to Hilton Head Island via Florida
Marge is a retired school psychologist and Jim a for-
mer social case worker Both enjoy exploring South
Carolina and Georgia and canoeing the local water-
ways
Marge and Jim are active members of the Democratic
Club South of the Broad and are deeply committed
to social justice
John Sheppard grew up in New Jersey While in the 8th grade he began playing as a
pianist and accompanist for a Unitarian Church
He majored in English and Fine Arts at William and Mary John taught high school
English in Virginia and was a Chef rsquos Apprentice for several restaurants in the Rich-
mond Virginia area He arrived in the lowcountry In 2005
In 2011 John heard that the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
was looking for a pianist and as he puts it ldquoHere I amrdquo
6 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
The Buffet begins
A glimpse at some of the items on display for the auction Many thanks to everyone who participat-ed We exceeded our expected goal of $7500 We appreciate everyone who donated items and services as well as the individuals who placed bids and won some very unique items
Happy auction participants (left to right) Betsy Libba and Cheryl
Potential bidders inspect a beautiful
handmade wooden bowl
Winter Party and Silent Auction
February 18th 2012
7 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
CARE COMMITTEE TEAM
Your Care Committee Team is available to coordinate compas-sionate care and support to mem-bers and friends in times of tran-sition need or crisis If you are unable to leave your house and would like a visit from the church if you are laid up due to illness or injury and could use a meal or someone to pick up gro-ceries or if you know of anyone in the congregation that you feel would welcome a check-in phone call please let us know If you would like to volunteer once or twice a year to help some-one by providing a meal giving a ride etc please let us know This is a great way to stay con-nected Your Care Committee Team
Dan Care Committee Chair oceanabeaolcom
Libba Libbabeermangmailcom
Rev Manuel Holland Ohandmaxcscom
Marietta Mariettahargraycom
Linda Lonhargraycom
UUCL tries to schedule several New Member 101 classes a year for those new to the Lowcountry Congregation and especially for those individuals who may be contemplating becoming members If you are in either category we invite
you to attend the last Membership 101 class for the current fiscal year Class is held in the Clara Barton Conference Room immediately follow-ing the Sunday March 18th service Participation in one of these classes is not a prerequisite for member-ship However it does give one a better understanding of Unitarian Universalism as well as the variety of programs offered here in our lo-cal congregation If you are interested in attending please contact one of the following members of the Membership Committee
Ron Titus 342-5665 donnaandrontitusgmailcom Kathy Quirk 836-2892 quirkkathygmailcom Virginia Jordan 689-6714 vjordanhargraycom Kathy Burmeister 681-4321 ksbworthyaolcom Valerie Palmer 689-4040 valpalmer4gmailcom
8 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
covenants to affirm and promote
The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Justice equity and compassion in human relations
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregation and in the society at large
The goal of world community with peace liberty and justice for all
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
The Living Tradition Which We Share Draws From Many Sources
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder affirmed in all cultures which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice compassion and the transforming power of love
Wisdom from the worldrsquos religions which inspire us in our ethical and spiritual life
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to Godrsquos love by loving our neighbors as ourselves
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit
Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sa-cred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
Our Mission To enrich and clarify our understanding of religious thought
to provide experiences for spiritual growth to encourage and protect the right of individual freedom of belief
to promote the democratic process in human relations and to advance these principles for the benefit of each other
our community and our world
Editor Mary-Michael Hanbury
Email sapidsisteryahoocom
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcounty
110 Malphrus Road
Bluffton SC 29910
(843) 837-3330
infoUULowcountryorg
wwwUULowcountryorg
Senior Minister Manuel Holland
Religious Education Ann Harrison
President Peggy Tweel
Leadership Staff
Committees
Aesthetics amp Deacutecor Fran Farrell
Beyond Sundays Folly King
Building Maintenance
Volunteers Needed
Care Committee Dan Tweel
Grounds Mary A Walker Jeffrey Donahue
Finance Dan Tweel
Membership Ron Titus
Music Kathy Burmeister
Planned Giving Coordinator Rev Manuel Holland
Religious Education Carol Weir
Social Activities Libba Beerman
Worship
Cheryl McCarthy
Social Justice Groups
E Team Harry Gregory
Family Promise UU Animal Ministry Peggy Tweel
9
Th
e Lo
wco
un
try Be
acon
March
20
12
Stan
din
g o
n th
e Side o
f Love in
Blu
ffton
an
d H
ilton
Hea
d Isla
nd
for 3
5 yea
rs
MARCH 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
3
4 1000 Worship
What Say We Of Death
UU Rev Pat Jobe
(Greenville SC)
5 6
7
8
9
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
10
11
1000 Worship
Judith Sargent Murray
Universalist Foremother
UU Rev Lynne Garner
(Brunswick GA)
12
13
14
15
March
Newsletter Deadline
630 pm
Board of Trustees
16
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
17
18 1000 Worship
The Right to Know
UU Rev Manuel Holland
19 20
21
530 pm
Membership Committee
22
23
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
24
530 - 830 pm Eating Without Meat of the Lowcountry
25
1000 Worship
ldquoSay Yesrdquo
Christine Johnson Execu-
tive Director of SC Equality
26 27 28
630 pm Knitterrsquos Circle
29 30
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
31
4 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
FEBRUARY 4TH RECEPTION
Photos by Ron Titus
Peggy Tweel (UUCL President) Raj Randhawa (mother of Governor Nikki Haley) and Annette Marquis (District Executive at Unitarian Univer-salist Association)
Dr Ajit Randhawa speaking to Gordon and Dan Valerie Dr Ajit Randhawa and Raj Randhawa the Governorrsquos parents and guest
On Saturday February 4th UUCL was supposed to host a reception in our Church building for Rev Dr Peter Morales President of the Unitarian Universalist Association He was listed as the keynote speaker at the International Association for Religious Freedom Conference being held on the Island We were all looking forward to this time with him and we had also lined up (or so we thought) some Gullah singers and dancers as entertainment Well the short story is this Rev Morales became ill at the last minute and could not attend the Conference and then the Gullah group found that they had over-extended themselves and were unable to come So what do you do when that happens In this case a number of the people at the conference came to visit anyway and we enjoyed drinks and fin-ger foods and a very interesting talk by Emory Campbell well known Gullah historian
Emory Campbell Gullah historian
5 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Photos by Ron Titus
Doreen Orf is a native of Ohio and has been a Bluffton resident for the past 5
years She is retired from ADP Inc where her work experience included Call
Center Management System Implementation Project Management Training and
Account Management
Her interests include Theatre Ballet Movies Zumba travel and volunteering at
the United Way She is interested in learning more about various groups at UUCL
and serving as a Greeter
Doreen is new to UUism and says ldquoI am happy to be joining such a welcoming
communityrdquo
Marge and Jim Lampke hail from Rhode Island and
came to Hilton Head Island via Florida
Marge is a retired school psychologist and Jim a for-
mer social case worker Both enjoy exploring South
Carolina and Georgia and canoeing the local water-
ways
Marge and Jim are active members of the Democratic
Club South of the Broad and are deeply committed
to social justice
John Sheppard grew up in New Jersey While in the 8th grade he began playing as a
pianist and accompanist for a Unitarian Church
He majored in English and Fine Arts at William and Mary John taught high school
English in Virginia and was a Chef rsquos Apprentice for several restaurants in the Rich-
mond Virginia area He arrived in the lowcountry In 2005
In 2011 John heard that the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
was looking for a pianist and as he puts it ldquoHere I amrdquo
6 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
The Buffet begins
A glimpse at some of the items on display for the auction Many thanks to everyone who participat-ed We exceeded our expected goal of $7500 We appreciate everyone who donated items and services as well as the individuals who placed bids and won some very unique items
Happy auction participants (left to right) Betsy Libba and Cheryl
Potential bidders inspect a beautiful
handmade wooden bowl
Winter Party and Silent Auction
February 18th 2012
7 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
CARE COMMITTEE TEAM
Your Care Committee Team is available to coordinate compas-sionate care and support to mem-bers and friends in times of tran-sition need or crisis If you are unable to leave your house and would like a visit from the church if you are laid up due to illness or injury and could use a meal or someone to pick up gro-ceries or if you know of anyone in the congregation that you feel would welcome a check-in phone call please let us know If you would like to volunteer once or twice a year to help some-one by providing a meal giving a ride etc please let us know This is a great way to stay con-nected Your Care Committee Team
Dan Care Committee Chair oceanabeaolcom
Libba Libbabeermangmailcom
Rev Manuel Holland Ohandmaxcscom
Marietta Mariettahargraycom
Linda Lonhargraycom
UUCL tries to schedule several New Member 101 classes a year for those new to the Lowcountry Congregation and especially for those individuals who may be contemplating becoming members If you are in either category we invite
you to attend the last Membership 101 class for the current fiscal year Class is held in the Clara Barton Conference Room immediately follow-ing the Sunday March 18th service Participation in one of these classes is not a prerequisite for member-ship However it does give one a better understanding of Unitarian Universalism as well as the variety of programs offered here in our lo-cal congregation If you are interested in attending please contact one of the following members of the Membership Committee
Ron Titus 342-5665 donnaandrontitusgmailcom Kathy Quirk 836-2892 quirkkathygmailcom Virginia Jordan 689-6714 vjordanhargraycom Kathy Burmeister 681-4321 ksbworthyaolcom Valerie Palmer 689-4040 valpalmer4gmailcom
8 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
covenants to affirm and promote
The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Justice equity and compassion in human relations
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregation and in the society at large
The goal of world community with peace liberty and justice for all
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
The Living Tradition Which We Share Draws From Many Sources
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder affirmed in all cultures which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice compassion and the transforming power of love
Wisdom from the worldrsquos religions which inspire us in our ethical and spiritual life
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to Godrsquos love by loving our neighbors as ourselves
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit
Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sa-cred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
Our Mission To enrich and clarify our understanding of religious thought
to provide experiences for spiritual growth to encourage and protect the right of individual freedom of belief
to promote the democratic process in human relations and to advance these principles for the benefit of each other
our community and our world
Editor Mary-Michael Hanbury
Email sapidsisteryahoocom
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcounty
110 Malphrus Road
Bluffton SC 29910
(843) 837-3330
infoUULowcountryorg
wwwUULowcountryorg
Senior Minister Manuel Holland
Religious Education Ann Harrison
President Peggy Tweel
Leadership Staff
Committees
Aesthetics amp Deacutecor Fran Farrell
Beyond Sundays Folly King
Building Maintenance
Volunteers Needed
Care Committee Dan Tweel
Grounds Mary A Walker Jeffrey Donahue
Finance Dan Tweel
Membership Ron Titus
Music Kathy Burmeister
Planned Giving Coordinator Rev Manuel Holland
Religious Education Carol Weir
Social Activities Libba Beerman
Worship
Cheryl McCarthy
Social Justice Groups
E Team Harry Gregory
Family Promise UU Animal Ministry Peggy Tweel
9
Th
e Lo
wco
un
try Be
acon
March
20
12
Stan
din
g o
n th
e Side o
f Love in
Blu
ffton
an
d H
ilton
Hea
d Isla
nd
for 3
5 yea
rs
MARCH 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
3
4 1000 Worship
What Say We Of Death
UU Rev Pat Jobe
(Greenville SC)
5 6
7
8
9
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
10
11
1000 Worship
Judith Sargent Murray
Universalist Foremother
UU Rev Lynne Garner
(Brunswick GA)
12
13
14
15
March
Newsletter Deadline
630 pm
Board of Trustees
16
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
17
18 1000 Worship
The Right to Know
UU Rev Manuel Holland
19 20
21
530 pm
Membership Committee
22
23
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
24
530 - 830 pm Eating Without Meat of the Lowcountry
25
1000 Worship
ldquoSay Yesrdquo
Christine Johnson Execu-
tive Director of SC Equality
26 27 28
630 pm Knitterrsquos Circle
29 30
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
31
5 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Photos by Ron Titus
Doreen Orf is a native of Ohio and has been a Bluffton resident for the past 5
years She is retired from ADP Inc where her work experience included Call
Center Management System Implementation Project Management Training and
Account Management
Her interests include Theatre Ballet Movies Zumba travel and volunteering at
the United Way She is interested in learning more about various groups at UUCL
and serving as a Greeter
Doreen is new to UUism and says ldquoI am happy to be joining such a welcoming
communityrdquo
Marge and Jim Lampke hail from Rhode Island and
came to Hilton Head Island via Florida
Marge is a retired school psychologist and Jim a for-
mer social case worker Both enjoy exploring South
Carolina and Georgia and canoeing the local water-
ways
Marge and Jim are active members of the Democratic
Club South of the Broad and are deeply committed
to social justice
John Sheppard grew up in New Jersey While in the 8th grade he began playing as a
pianist and accompanist for a Unitarian Church
He majored in English and Fine Arts at William and Mary John taught high school
English in Virginia and was a Chef rsquos Apprentice for several restaurants in the Rich-
mond Virginia area He arrived in the lowcountry In 2005
In 2011 John heard that the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
was looking for a pianist and as he puts it ldquoHere I amrdquo
6 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
The Buffet begins
A glimpse at some of the items on display for the auction Many thanks to everyone who participat-ed We exceeded our expected goal of $7500 We appreciate everyone who donated items and services as well as the individuals who placed bids and won some very unique items
Happy auction participants (left to right) Betsy Libba and Cheryl
Potential bidders inspect a beautiful
handmade wooden bowl
Winter Party and Silent Auction
February 18th 2012
7 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
CARE COMMITTEE TEAM
Your Care Committee Team is available to coordinate compas-sionate care and support to mem-bers and friends in times of tran-sition need or crisis If you are unable to leave your house and would like a visit from the church if you are laid up due to illness or injury and could use a meal or someone to pick up gro-ceries or if you know of anyone in the congregation that you feel would welcome a check-in phone call please let us know If you would like to volunteer once or twice a year to help some-one by providing a meal giving a ride etc please let us know This is a great way to stay con-nected Your Care Committee Team
Dan Care Committee Chair oceanabeaolcom
Libba Libbabeermangmailcom
Rev Manuel Holland Ohandmaxcscom
Marietta Mariettahargraycom
Linda Lonhargraycom
UUCL tries to schedule several New Member 101 classes a year for those new to the Lowcountry Congregation and especially for those individuals who may be contemplating becoming members If you are in either category we invite
you to attend the last Membership 101 class for the current fiscal year Class is held in the Clara Barton Conference Room immediately follow-ing the Sunday March 18th service Participation in one of these classes is not a prerequisite for member-ship However it does give one a better understanding of Unitarian Universalism as well as the variety of programs offered here in our lo-cal congregation If you are interested in attending please contact one of the following members of the Membership Committee
Ron Titus 342-5665 donnaandrontitusgmailcom Kathy Quirk 836-2892 quirkkathygmailcom Virginia Jordan 689-6714 vjordanhargraycom Kathy Burmeister 681-4321 ksbworthyaolcom Valerie Palmer 689-4040 valpalmer4gmailcom
8 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
covenants to affirm and promote
The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Justice equity and compassion in human relations
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregation and in the society at large
The goal of world community with peace liberty and justice for all
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
The Living Tradition Which We Share Draws From Many Sources
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder affirmed in all cultures which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice compassion and the transforming power of love
Wisdom from the worldrsquos religions which inspire us in our ethical and spiritual life
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to Godrsquos love by loving our neighbors as ourselves
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit
Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sa-cred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
Our Mission To enrich and clarify our understanding of religious thought
to provide experiences for spiritual growth to encourage and protect the right of individual freedom of belief
to promote the democratic process in human relations and to advance these principles for the benefit of each other
our community and our world
Editor Mary-Michael Hanbury
Email sapidsisteryahoocom
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcounty
110 Malphrus Road
Bluffton SC 29910
(843) 837-3330
infoUULowcountryorg
wwwUULowcountryorg
Senior Minister Manuel Holland
Religious Education Ann Harrison
President Peggy Tweel
Leadership Staff
Committees
Aesthetics amp Deacutecor Fran Farrell
Beyond Sundays Folly King
Building Maintenance
Volunteers Needed
Care Committee Dan Tweel
Grounds Mary A Walker Jeffrey Donahue
Finance Dan Tweel
Membership Ron Titus
Music Kathy Burmeister
Planned Giving Coordinator Rev Manuel Holland
Religious Education Carol Weir
Social Activities Libba Beerman
Worship
Cheryl McCarthy
Social Justice Groups
E Team Harry Gregory
Family Promise UU Animal Ministry Peggy Tweel
9
Th
e Lo
wco
un
try Be
acon
March
20
12
Stan
din
g o
n th
e Side o
f Love in
Blu
ffton
an
d H
ilton
Hea
d Isla
nd
for 3
5 yea
rs
MARCH 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
3
4 1000 Worship
What Say We Of Death
UU Rev Pat Jobe
(Greenville SC)
5 6
7
8
9
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
10
11
1000 Worship
Judith Sargent Murray
Universalist Foremother
UU Rev Lynne Garner
(Brunswick GA)
12
13
14
15
March
Newsletter Deadline
630 pm
Board of Trustees
16
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
17
18 1000 Worship
The Right to Know
UU Rev Manuel Holland
19 20
21
530 pm
Membership Committee
22
23
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
24
530 - 830 pm Eating Without Meat of the Lowcountry
25
1000 Worship
ldquoSay Yesrdquo
Christine Johnson Execu-
tive Director of SC Equality
26 27 28
630 pm Knitterrsquos Circle
29 30
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
31
6 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
The Buffet begins
A glimpse at some of the items on display for the auction Many thanks to everyone who participat-ed We exceeded our expected goal of $7500 We appreciate everyone who donated items and services as well as the individuals who placed bids and won some very unique items
Happy auction participants (left to right) Betsy Libba and Cheryl
Potential bidders inspect a beautiful
handmade wooden bowl
Winter Party and Silent Auction
February 18th 2012
7 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
CARE COMMITTEE TEAM
Your Care Committee Team is available to coordinate compas-sionate care and support to mem-bers and friends in times of tran-sition need or crisis If you are unable to leave your house and would like a visit from the church if you are laid up due to illness or injury and could use a meal or someone to pick up gro-ceries or if you know of anyone in the congregation that you feel would welcome a check-in phone call please let us know If you would like to volunteer once or twice a year to help some-one by providing a meal giving a ride etc please let us know This is a great way to stay con-nected Your Care Committee Team
Dan Care Committee Chair oceanabeaolcom
Libba Libbabeermangmailcom
Rev Manuel Holland Ohandmaxcscom
Marietta Mariettahargraycom
Linda Lonhargraycom
UUCL tries to schedule several New Member 101 classes a year for those new to the Lowcountry Congregation and especially for those individuals who may be contemplating becoming members If you are in either category we invite
you to attend the last Membership 101 class for the current fiscal year Class is held in the Clara Barton Conference Room immediately follow-ing the Sunday March 18th service Participation in one of these classes is not a prerequisite for member-ship However it does give one a better understanding of Unitarian Universalism as well as the variety of programs offered here in our lo-cal congregation If you are interested in attending please contact one of the following members of the Membership Committee
Ron Titus 342-5665 donnaandrontitusgmailcom Kathy Quirk 836-2892 quirkkathygmailcom Virginia Jordan 689-6714 vjordanhargraycom Kathy Burmeister 681-4321 ksbworthyaolcom Valerie Palmer 689-4040 valpalmer4gmailcom
8 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
covenants to affirm and promote
The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Justice equity and compassion in human relations
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregation and in the society at large
The goal of world community with peace liberty and justice for all
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
The Living Tradition Which We Share Draws From Many Sources
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder affirmed in all cultures which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice compassion and the transforming power of love
Wisdom from the worldrsquos religions which inspire us in our ethical and spiritual life
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to Godrsquos love by loving our neighbors as ourselves
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit
Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sa-cred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
Our Mission To enrich and clarify our understanding of religious thought
to provide experiences for spiritual growth to encourage and protect the right of individual freedom of belief
to promote the democratic process in human relations and to advance these principles for the benefit of each other
our community and our world
Editor Mary-Michael Hanbury
Email sapidsisteryahoocom
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcounty
110 Malphrus Road
Bluffton SC 29910
(843) 837-3330
infoUULowcountryorg
wwwUULowcountryorg
Senior Minister Manuel Holland
Religious Education Ann Harrison
President Peggy Tweel
Leadership Staff
Committees
Aesthetics amp Deacutecor Fran Farrell
Beyond Sundays Folly King
Building Maintenance
Volunteers Needed
Care Committee Dan Tweel
Grounds Mary A Walker Jeffrey Donahue
Finance Dan Tweel
Membership Ron Titus
Music Kathy Burmeister
Planned Giving Coordinator Rev Manuel Holland
Religious Education Carol Weir
Social Activities Libba Beerman
Worship
Cheryl McCarthy
Social Justice Groups
E Team Harry Gregory
Family Promise UU Animal Ministry Peggy Tweel
9
Th
e Lo
wco
un
try Be
acon
March
20
12
Stan
din
g o
n th
e Side o
f Love in
Blu
ffton
an
d H
ilton
Hea
d Isla
nd
for 3
5 yea
rs
MARCH 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
3
4 1000 Worship
What Say We Of Death
UU Rev Pat Jobe
(Greenville SC)
5 6
7
8
9
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
10
11
1000 Worship
Judith Sargent Murray
Universalist Foremother
UU Rev Lynne Garner
(Brunswick GA)
12
13
14
15
March
Newsletter Deadline
630 pm
Board of Trustees
16
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
17
18 1000 Worship
The Right to Know
UU Rev Manuel Holland
19 20
21
530 pm
Membership Committee
22
23
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
24
530 - 830 pm Eating Without Meat of the Lowcountry
25
1000 Worship
ldquoSay Yesrdquo
Christine Johnson Execu-
tive Director of SC Equality
26 27 28
630 pm Knitterrsquos Circle
29 30
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
31
7 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
CARE COMMITTEE TEAM
Your Care Committee Team is available to coordinate compas-sionate care and support to mem-bers and friends in times of tran-sition need or crisis If you are unable to leave your house and would like a visit from the church if you are laid up due to illness or injury and could use a meal or someone to pick up gro-ceries or if you know of anyone in the congregation that you feel would welcome a check-in phone call please let us know If you would like to volunteer once or twice a year to help some-one by providing a meal giving a ride etc please let us know This is a great way to stay con-nected Your Care Committee Team
Dan Care Committee Chair oceanabeaolcom
Libba Libbabeermangmailcom
Rev Manuel Holland Ohandmaxcscom
Marietta Mariettahargraycom
Linda Lonhargraycom
UUCL tries to schedule several New Member 101 classes a year for those new to the Lowcountry Congregation and especially for those individuals who may be contemplating becoming members If you are in either category we invite
you to attend the last Membership 101 class for the current fiscal year Class is held in the Clara Barton Conference Room immediately follow-ing the Sunday March 18th service Participation in one of these classes is not a prerequisite for member-ship However it does give one a better understanding of Unitarian Universalism as well as the variety of programs offered here in our lo-cal congregation If you are interested in attending please contact one of the following members of the Membership Committee
Ron Titus 342-5665 donnaandrontitusgmailcom Kathy Quirk 836-2892 quirkkathygmailcom Virginia Jordan 689-6714 vjordanhargraycom Kathy Burmeister 681-4321 ksbworthyaolcom Valerie Palmer 689-4040 valpalmer4gmailcom
8 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
covenants to affirm and promote
The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Justice equity and compassion in human relations
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregation and in the society at large
The goal of world community with peace liberty and justice for all
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
The Living Tradition Which We Share Draws From Many Sources
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder affirmed in all cultures which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice compassion and the transforming power of love
Wisdom from the worldrsquos religions which inspire us in our ethical and spiritual life
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to Godrsquos love by loving our neighbors as ourselves
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit
Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sa-cred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
Our Mission To enrich and clarify our understanding of religious thought
to provide experiences for spiritual growth to encourage and protect the right of individual freedom of belief
to promote the democratic process in human relations and to advance these principles for the benefit of each other
our community and our world
Editor Mary-Michael Hanbury
Email sapidsisteryahoocom
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcounty
110 Malphrus Road
Bluffton SC 29910
(843) 837-3330
infoUULowcountryorg
wwwUULowcountryorg
Senior Minister Manuel Holland
Religious Education Ann Harrison
President Peggy Tweel
Leadership Staff
Committees
Aesthetics amp Deacutecor Fran Farrell
Beyond Sundays Folly King
Building Maintenance
Volunteers Needed
Care Committee Dan Tweel
Grounds Mary A Walker Jeffrey Donahue
Finance Dan Tweel
Membership Ron Titus
Music Kathy Burmeister
Planned Giving Coordinator Rev Manuel Holland
Religious Education Carol Weir
Social Activities Libba Beerman
Worship
Cheryl McCarthy
Social Justice Groups
E Team Harry Gregory
Family Promise UU Animal Ministry Peggy Tweel
9
Th
e Lo
wco
un
try Be
acon
March
20
12
Stan
din
g o
n th
e Side o
f Love in
Blu
ffton
an
d H
ilton
Hea
d Isla
nd
for 3
5 yea
rs
MARCH 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
3
4 1000 Worship
What Say We Of Death
UU Rev Pat Jobe
(Greenville SC)
5 6
7
8
9
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
10
11
1000 Worship
Judith Sargent Murray
Universalist Foremother
UU Rev Lynne Garner
(Brunswick GA)
12
13
14
15
March
Newsletter Deadline
630 pm
Board of Trustees
16
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
17
18 1000 Worship
The Right to Know
UU Rev Manuel Holland
19 20
21
530 pm
Membership Committee
22
23
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
24
530 - 830 pm Eating Without Meat of the Lowcountry
25
1000 Worship
ldquoSay Yesrdquo
Christine Johnson Execu-
tive Director of SC Equality
26 27 28
630 pm Knitterrsquos Circle
29 30
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
31
8 The Lowcountry Beacon March 2012
Standing on the Side of Love in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island for 35 years
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
covenants to affirm and promote
The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Justice equity and compassion in human relations
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregation and in the society at large
The goal of world community with peace liberty and justice for all
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
The Living Tradition Which We Share Draws From Many Sources
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder affirmed in all cultures which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice compassion and the transforming power of love
Wisdom from the worldrsquos religions which inspire us in our ethical and spiritual life
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to Godrsquos love by loving our neighbors as ourselves
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit
Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sa-cred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry
Our Mission To enrich and clarify our understanding of religious thought
to provide experiences for spiritual growth to encourage and protect the right of individual freedom of belief
to promote the democratic process in human relations and to advance these principles for the benefit of each other
our community and our world
Editor Mary-Michael Hanbury
Email sapidsisteryahoocom
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcounty
110 Malphrus Road
Bluffton SC 29910
(843) 837-3330
infoUULowcountryorg
wwwUULowcountryorg
Senior Minister Manuel Holland
Religious Education Ann Harrison
President Peggy Tweel
Leadership Staff
Committees
Aesthetics amp Deacutecor Fran Farrell
Beyond Sundays Folly King
Building Maintenance
Volunteers Needed
Care Committee Dan Tweel
Grounds Mary A Walker Jeffrey Donahue
Finance Dan Tweel
Membership Ron Titus
Music Kathy Burmeister
Planned Giving Coordinator Rev Manuel Holland
Religious Education Carol Weir
Social Activities Libba Beerman
Worship
Cheryl McCarthy
Social Justice Groups
E Team Harry Gregory
Family Promise UU Animal Ministry Peggy Tweel
9
Th
e Lo
wco
un
try Be
acon
March
20
12
Stan
din
g o
n th
e Side o
f Love in
Blu
ffton
an
d H
ilton
Hea
d Isla
nd
for 3
5 yea
rs
MARCH 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
3
4 1000 Worship
What Say We Of Death
UU Rev Pat Jobe
(Greenville SC)
5 6
7
8
9
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
10
11
1000 Worship
Judith Sargent Murray
Universalist Foremother
UU Rev Lynne Garner
(Brunswick GA)
12
13
14
15
March
Newsletter Deadline
630 pm
Board of Trustees
16
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
17
18 1000 Worship
The Right to Know
UU Rev Manuel Holland
19 20
21
530 pm
Membership Committee
22
23
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
24
530 - 830 pm Eating Without Meat of the Lowcountry
25
1000 Worship
ldquoSay Yesrdquo
Christine Johnson Execu-
tive Director of SC Equality
26 27 28
630 pm Knitterrsquos Circle
29 30
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
31
9
Th
e Lo
wco
un
try Be
acon
March
20
12
Stan
din
g o
n th
e Side o
f Love in
Blu
ffton
an
d H
ilton
Hea
d Isla
nd
for 3
5 yea
rs
MARCH 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
3
4 1000 Worship
What Say We Of Death
UU Rev Pat Jobe
(Greenville SC)
5 6
7
8
9
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
10
11
1000 Worship
Judith Sargent Murray
Universalist Foremother
UU Rev Lynne Garner
(Brunswick GA)
12
13
14
15
March
Newsletter Deadline
630 pm
Board of Trustees
16
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
17
18 1000 Worship
The Right to Know
UU Rev Manuel Holland
19 20
21
530 pm
Membership Committee
22
23
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
24
530 - 830 pm Eating Without Meat of the Lowcountry
25
1000 Worship
ldquoSay Yesrdquo
Christine Johnson Execu-
tive Director of SC Equality
26 27 28
630 pm Knitterrsquos Circle
29 30
400-530 pm
Psycho Drama Workshop
31