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The Chimes Vol. LX No. 3 Web Edition March 2015

Dear Friends,

I have sat for hours in recent days with a four-line poem by Mary Oliver, which

she called “The Uses of Sorrow.”

Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness.

It took me years to understand that this, too, was a gift.

February was a dark month for many of us, for it was full of the losses of those

dear to us and of those, unknown to us before, who became dear to us. Some of

the deaths came in the normal course of life, as age and failing health took their

toll, and yet we grieved them so. Other deaths occurred suddenly and violently,

filling us with such profound sadness, and we struggle still to understand.

We would never name such losses as “gifts,” but there is a sense in which the poet

is absolutely right. If such losses cause us to join hearts and hands across lines of

difference and seek better ways of relating and dealing with those differences, then

the darkness will have given us a gift. If they cause us to look more closely at our

own privilege or our own prejudice and turn what we discover toward repentance,

then this Lenten season will be a different kind of gift to us.

Such gifts are hard to claim when we are caught in grief, when the encroachment

of the world leaves us sighing with sadness. But I take heart from the apostle Paul,

when in his letter to the Romans he reminds us that precisely at our points of

weakness—when we sit at the hospital bedside with a loved one who is struggling

so and we find ourselves unable to help, or when we are silenced before the

headlines of the day and find weariness and a measure of despair creeping in—

precisely then, “the Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words” (Rom. 8:26).

In the darkness of these days we long for the light of Easter. Yet, even now I am

looking for gifts.

Grace and Peace,

Bob Dunham, Pastor

Mary Oliver, Thirst, Boston, Beacon Press, 2006, 52.

MARCH

Congregational Meeting 3

Women’s Retreat Registration 3

Volunteers Needed 3

Welcome, New Members! 4

Church Directory Photo Shoot 4

Magnolia Tree Trimming 4

Choir News 5

Adult Christian Education 6

Vacation Bible School Registration 6

Sign Up for Daily Lenten Texts 7

Presbyterian Youth Connection 7

Help the Haiti Mission Team 8

Session Digest 8

Presbyterian Campus Ministry 9

News from New Hope 9

Local Outreach News:

CROP Hunger Walk

10

Gifts of Beauty and Bounty

Order Form

11

Faith Connections on Mental Illness 12

UPC Easter Egg Hunt 12

U n i v e r s i t y P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h i s a f f i l i a t e d w i t h t h e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h ( U . S . A . ) a n d i s a S t e p h e n M i n i s t r y C o n g r e g a t i o n .

It’s time to submit your Gifts of Beauty and Bounty Order Form (see page 11), due by noon on Monday, March 30, 2015.

Join us this year as we honor and memorialize the special people in our lives by giving an Easter Lily, which will be used to

decorate the chancel for Easter, and/or by making a contribution to the Inter-Faith Council for Social Services.

The Chimes Volume LX, No. 3 March 2015

The Ch imes i s a publ ica t ion of Univers i ty Presbyter ian Church

The Chimes is published monthly. Deadline for submission of articles is the 15th of each month for the following month’s edition (with a few exceptions to accommodate holiday schedules). Please include your name, phone number and email address. The newsletter is posted on the church’s Website (www.upcch.org) and on www.issuu.com/upcch. Send article submissions and inquiries to Newsletter Editor, University Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 509, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-0509, or email [email protected].

The church office may be reached by telephone at (919) 929-2102, by fax at (919) 929-7669 or by email at [email protected]. Visit the UPC Website (www.upcch.org) or the UPC Facebook page (www.facebook.com/upcch) for more information. ** Deadline for the April edition of The Chimes is noon on Sunday, March 15, 2015.

University Presbyterian Church Staff: Robert E. Dunham, Pastor; Anna Pinckney Straight, Associate Pastor; John Rogers, Associate Pastor for Campus Ministry; Kate Fiedler Boswell, Associate Pastor for Adult Ministries; Kim McNeill, Staff Associate for Youth Ministries; Nancy Myer, Staff Associate for Children’s Ministries; Thomas Brown, Minister of Music; Beth Auman Visser, Youth and Children’s Choir Director; Ellen Parker, Director, UPPS; Katharine Yager, Financial Administrator; Jeanette Schmidt, Office Manager; Jennifer Johnson, Publications Coordinator; Kaitlin Dunn, Administrative Assistant; Dennis Dallke, Property Manager; Rob Kurtz, Sexton.

How to Submit Ar t ic les for The Sunday Bul le t in’s Announcements

Or for the Month ly Newslet ter, The Chimes

Please submit articles for the monthly newsletter (The Chimes) or announcements for the worship bulletin (Weekly Announcements) to

our Publications Coordinator, Jennifer Johnson. Email her at [email protected] or call (919) 929-2102, extension 113.*

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Special Services: Holy Week and Easter

Passion/Palm Sunday, March 29: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services Maundy Thursday, April 2: 7:30 p.m. Worship Service, Communion served Good Friday, April 3: 7:30 p.m. Worship Service, Service of Tenebrae Easter/Resurrection of the Lord, April 5: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services, One Great Hour of Sharing

Offering received; No Sunday School this morning Easter Potluck Brunch, April 5: 9:45 a.m.

Our Church Family

The UPC congregation and its pastors

take seriously the call to pray and be

present with those who are in need, so

we encourage you, a friend or a family

member to let us know if you have

scheduled surgery or have been admitted

to the hospital. During the week, please

call the church office at (919) 929-2102,

and over the weekend, please call one of

the pastors. Thank you.

“Are any among you sick? They

should call for the elders of the

church and have them pray over

them, anointing them with oil in the

name of the Lord,” James 5:14.

Due to privacy concerns and HIPAA laws,

there are no notifications or lists at any

local hospitals or clinics which would in-

form the church if you are hospitalized,

receiving treatment or undergoing surgery.

Visit our Website: www.upcch.org

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Please consider volunteering for one or two shifts a month to help out the church office staff, and share this information with any church members who may be interested. Shifts need to be filled ASAP!

Monthly shifts we need filled: - 1st and 3rd Friday afternoon (12:30-4:30) - 3rd Thursday afternoon (12:30-4:30) - 2nd and 4th Wednesday morning (9:00-12:15)

You may volunteer for a few shifts per month or just one. Responsibilities include welcoming visitors, answering the phone and simple clerical tasks.

If you’re available, or if you’d like to volunteer as a substitute instead, please call Shelley Adams at (919) 942-2525, or you may email Jennifer in the church office at [email protected]. Thank you!

Congrega t ional Meet ing Sunday, March 22, 2015 a t Noon

The session has called a Congregational Meeting on March 22 after the 11:00 a.m. worship service to receive the 2014 Annual

Report to the Congregation and hear the pastor’s State of the Church address. The report will be made

available to church members through the UPC Website and through the Weekly E-News. To sign up

for E-News, click “Subscribe to E-News” from the bottom of the Website (www.upcch.org).

Some printed copies of the report will also be available in the narthex a few Sundays before the meet-

ing. If you would like a copy mailed to you, please call the church office at (919) 929-2102.

Fi f th Annual Women’s Ret rea t Apri l 24 - 26, 2015

Join us for the fifth Annual Women’s Retreat, Pray, Eat, Love, from Friday, April 24, 6:00 p.m., through Sunday, April 26, 1:00 p.m. in Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

Our leader will be Deb Guess, a full-time jewelry and mixed media artist, producing artwork for galleries and teaching in the Soul Whispers Arts studio. Her passion is helping folks make connections between creativity and personal spirituality. Deb previously taught a class focused on food and faith at the Annual Recreation Workshop at Montreat. She is excited about guiding our discussions about the theology of the table as we cook and share meals together.

This year we will head to the beach, with time to walk along the water, relax on the oceanfront deck or take a dip in the private pool. This retreat is designed to re-

mind us that God speaks to us during the pauses of our lives; when we “retreat,” we are honoring the God-given gift of Sabbath.

Registration has begun! You may register online at http://goo.gl/VKoSlM or through paper forms available in the church office. Cost for the retreat in-cludes lodging for two nights, private bath, meals and retreat materials. Scholar-ships are available. Please contact Kate Fiedler Boswell at [email protected] or (919) 929-2102, ext. 130.

Join us for a fabulous weekend on the beach!

The Church Of f ice Needs Volunteers !

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In February, University Presbyterian Church joyfully welcomed the following new members into the life of the church.

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our congregation!

We Celebra te Our New Members

Catherine Campos (Joshua, David, Austin, and Kennedy):

We welcome the Campos family. Catherine grew up in Chapel

Hill, and she is delighted to return to University Presbyterian

Church. She attended college in South Texas, and she and her

husband, Joshua, recently returned to Chapel Hill with their

family. They have four children: Joshua is eleven; twins Austin

and David are seven; and Kennedy is 15 months. The boys

attend McDougle Elementary and are active in basketball,

baseball and soccer.

Liz Tiller (Katharine): We welcome the Tiller family. Liz is

a life-long Presbyterian, and she grew up in Wilmington,

DE. She and her husband, Chad (who will be joining in

March), moved to the area from Las Vegas, NV. Chad and

Liz look forward to settling down in Chapel Hill with their

four-month-old daughter, Katherine. Liz is an emergency

veterinarian.

Ginny and Peter Page: We welcome Ginny and Peter, who

transferred their mem-

bership from First Pres-

byterian Church of

Delray Beach, FL,

where they were active

members. Ginny served

as a deacon; Peter

served as an elder and

trustee. Ginny and Pe-

ter met and married in

Scarsdale, NY. They lived in the Bahamas for 15 years before

living in Florida. The Pages have three children and seven

grandchildren.

Church Direc tory Photo Shoot Our church directory is missing too many photos! If you are a member or member family whose photo is not in our online directory (www.upcch.org), or if you would like to up-date your photo, please mark your calendar and plan to come to the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, March 15, between services or before and after Sunday School (9:30 - 9:45, 10:45 - 11:00 or 12:00 - 12:15) to have your picture taken. It will only take a few minutes. No appointment necessary. We want YOU to be included!

If you are unable to come, but want to send a digital photo instead, please email it as an attachment to Kaitlin Dunn in the church office at [email protected].

Magnol ia Tree Tr imming Tree pruning is never fun to watch, as it always looks as though more is being cut than necessary,

but arborists know such pruning is essential for the long-term health of many trees. Later this

month, a tree-care firm will prune the church’s iconic magnolia tree. We may all be startled to see

the results at first, but we have assurances that in the long run, the tree will be healthier, more sym-

metrical and better equipped to host our children (and adults) who like to rest in its branches.

As always, we urge parents to exercise discretion and supervision when their children are around the

tree, and especially after the tree is pruned. Thank you.

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Choir News

Page 5 For more information about UPC choirs, contact Beth Auman Visser, Director

of Children’s and Youth Choirs, at (919) 929-2102 or [email protected].

Junior and Children’s Choirs’ Musical The Junior and Children’s Choirs are working on their spring mu-

sical, The Sailor’s Bible, by Tom Long and Allen Pote.

The Sailor’s Bible consists of three stories from the Bible: The

Story of Noah and the Great Flood, The Story of Jonah and the

Great Fish, and The Story of Paul’s Shipwreck. Each story em-

bodies the theme that the presence of God can bring peace to the

hurricanes of life. The musical is written with a childlike playful-

ness and a generous measure of humor.

Performance Dates:

Friday, May 1, 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 3, 8:30 a.m. worship

Now is a great time to join these choirs!

Choirs Sing in March The Children’s Choir will sing Small Deeds, by John Horman, on March

8 at 11:00 a.m. worship.

The Youth Choir will sing God Has Work For Us To Do, by Mark Miller,

on Youth Sunday, March 15, at both worship services.

The Junior Choir will sing Cantate Domino, by Michael Bedford, on

March 22 at 11:00 a.m. worship.

The Junior and the Children’s Choirs will sing Hosanna!, by Christian

Gregor, at both the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services on Palm Sun-

day, March 29.

Thank YOU for your support of our

production of

Cotton Patch Gospel!

~ The UPC Youth Choir

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All are welcome to adult education classes at UPC! If you missed a previous term or week, no worries! Participation and enjoyment are not dependent upon previous classes.

Watch for more details for each class and a detailed reading list in the Weekly E-News, the Sunday

morning bulletin announcements and the UPC Website.

Please visit www.upcch.org and click “Education.” To sign up for E-News, click “Subscribe to E-News”

from the bottom of the Website. You can also find information about upcoming education opportunities

on the UPC Facebook page. Visit www.facebook.com/upcch, and click “Like” to join.

Adul t Chr is t ian Educa t ion Term 4: Through March 29

Feasting on the Word: This class expands our understanding of the lectionary scripture for each

Sunday. This curriculum is coordinated with the children’s ministry planning. Facilitators: Bob

Dunham and Anna Pinckney Straight. Location: Terrace Room.

Faith Issues in Literature: Featuring the poetry of Mary Oliver found in New and Selected

Poems, Volume One. Facilitators: Nancy Benjamin, Ruth Moose and Kelly Ross. Location:

Stephen Ministry Room.

Connections: Dementia and Alzheimer’s - Finding Comfort in Knowledge, Faith and Hope: This class explores brain

changes associated with normal aging, Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Each

class has a specific focus and is led by an expert in the field. Topics include the most recent

research on causes and treatment options; practical advice and resources for loved ones and

caregivers; a theological perspective on dementia and healthcare; a discussion of the film Iris;

and preventative measures to keep aging minds sharp and healthy. Facilitators: UPC Mental

Health Taskforce. Location: Vance Barron Hall.

Regis ter for Vaca t ion Bib le School

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for Vacation Bible School 2015! This

year, VBS will be held June 29 - July 2 at New Hope Camp and Conference

Center. This year’s theme is Message Received: Hearing God’s Call. Come spend

time with your friends in a traditional outdoor camp setting and learn about

how God calls each one of us. VBS is open to all children ages 3 years-rising

5th grade (grade child will enter in Fall 2015). VBS is a morning

activity from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The cost is $40 per child ($80

maximum for one family). There are scholarships available.

Register your child and provide payment online! Registration is now open for participants and volunteers and can be done

on the UPC Website (www.upcch.org). Click the “Education” tab, and then click “Vacation Bible School.” Or you may go to

www.upcch.org/info/vacation_bible_school.html.

If you have questions about VBS or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Nancy Myer at [email protected] or Tracy

Lovelady at [email protected]. Thank you!

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Sunday, March 1: Spiritual Practices for Lent - What are ways we can fully live into the season of Lent? We’ll

work through some specific things to do that can help youth explore Lent and have a more meaningful Easter.

High School Beach Retreat Registration Due ($150)

Sunday, March 8: Games on the Quad - Let’s play!

Thursday, March 12: Delayed Opening - Youth Sunday Preachers will meet for breakfast.

Sunday, March 15: Youth Sunday with Brunch between services; no evening PYC

Sunday, March 22: Gettin’ Artsy - PYC will let its creative side shine with crafts that allow us to have fun and let

God’s spirit speak through our art.

Sunday, March 29: Room at the Table - High School-Only Dinner on Franklin Street

Saturday, March 29 - Wednesday, April 1: Middle School DC Service Trip

Presbyter ian Youth Connect ion (PYC) Join in the fun, fellowship and faith development at Presbyterian Youth Connection! We meet each Sunday starting at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. After dinner (bring $5 to help with the cost of food), we enjoy a program and time for sharing our joys and concerns with one another. Pick-up is in the UPC parking lot at 8 p.m.

PYC is for any youth in 6th-12th grades. Email Kim McNeill, Staff Associate for Youth Ministries, at [email protected] with any questions or to get more information about this incredible group.

March Calendar

Stay in touch with all things PYC. Be sure you’re receiving the weekly PYC email from Kim. It will tell you all you need to know for the coming week. And sign up for text reminders, too! Text “@UPCP” to (919) 267-2577 and you’ll be signed up to receive last minute reminders about PYC. We also invite youth and parents to follow us on Twitter @UPCPYC. Go to https://twitter.com/upcpyc.

Sign Up for UPC’s Dai ly Lenten Texts

Looking for a Lenten discipline that you can do on the go? Sign up for UPC’s daily Lenten text messages. Each day of Lent,

subscribers will receive a text picture that presents a question designed to generate a lively discussion about faith and the role

faith plays in our lives. Each picture contains a Lent-related vocabulary word or phrase, its definition, a scripture

reference and a question for further reflection. This is an easy way to bring meaningful Lenten practices into our

busy lives and can provide a daily focus for children, youth and adults.

To sign up, text the message “@upcch” to the number

81010. Following the welcoming messages, you will receive

one message per day during Lent. Your text message rates

will apply. This service will only work with smartphones.

Sign up today!

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At the February Session meeting, we:

listened to a devotion by Nancy Benjamin reflecting on the power of words, including Frederick Buechner’s comments on the beauty and mystery within the words of John 1;

listened to the public statement from local pastors (including Bob Dunham) on the tragic murders of local students Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha;

approved the baptism of James Marler Johnson, the son of Andrew and Leslie Johnson, on February 15, 2015; and the baptism of Katherine Tiller, the daughter of Chad and Liz Tiller on March 8, 2015;

approved the wedding of Libby Hunter and Mark McIntyre on March 7, 2015;

endorsed the 2015 Haiti Mission trip occurring March 27-April 4, 2015;

approved the 2014 Session Annual Statistical report;

set the Annual Congregational Meeting date for March 22, 2015;

approved the 2014 Membership Review;

approved a recommendation from Reid Chishom (Personnel Committee) to hire Melani Willhite as a part-time financial assistant to Katherine Yager;

discussed stewardship results and factors affecting the 2015 Budget;

discussed a potential Capital Campaign Tithe donation to Wings of Hope orphanage in Haiti;

received reports from Susan Ross (Global Outreach) on contributions to the CWS CROP Hunger Walk and Faith Con-nections on Mental Illness; Nancy Benjamin (Membership) on the new visitor’s brochure and upcoming directory photo shoots; and Daphne Little (Nominating) on beginning their officer selection process; and

elected Ann Merklein and Christie Osborne as Commissioners to the Presbytery of New Hope Meeting in Greenville on February 28, 2015.

~Mary Ellen Olson, Clerk of Session

Sess ion Digest

Help Us Get Ready for Hai t i

The UPC Haiti Mission Team is getting ready and we could use your help. Here are four suggestions you may consider:

1) Donate gently used jewelry (specifically pins), neck scarves or men’s ties. We will be working with about 100 Haitian teachers; we plan to bring each teacher a bag of teaching materials and hope to include something special in each bag.

2) Donate those old cell phone or digital cameras that are cluttering up your drawers. We will bring them to the Blanchard and Cite Soleil communities, the poorest section of Port-au-Prince.

3) Join us on March 14 at 9:00 a.m. in the Garden Room to help pre-pare materials for the workshops in Haiti.

4) For special projects, contact Lisa Lord at (919) 490-8635 or [email protected] or Annette Munson at (919) 929-4501 or [email protected].

Please bring your donations to church on Sunday March 1, 8 or 15. There will be a well-marked container in the Parlor.

Thank you so much for your continued support of the teacher workshop project in Haiti. We appreciate the donations and are especially grateful for your prayers, ideas, thoughts and all manner of verbal support.

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Presbyterian Campus Ministry (PCM) offers programming for undergraduate, graduate

and professional students and welcomes new participants at any time. The programming

is supported by the outreach of University Presbyterian Church. For more information,

visit the Website at www.uncpcm.com or contact John Rogers at [email protected].

Presbyter ian Campus Minis t ry

PCM Sunday, February 22, 2015

A special thanks to our seniors from the

class of 2015 who led us in worship on

Sunday, February 22 (Presbyterian Cam-

pus Ministry Sunday).

What a special day, hearing from our

students on the first Sunday in Lent

and focusing on Psalm 25. How en-

couraging it is to hear how these stu-

dents, as with Jesus in the wilderness,

have felt “attended to” while here at

Carolina and as part of UPC’s Presby-

terian Campus Ministry. Thank you for

being so committed to them and their

faith formation.

~ John Rogers, Associate Pastor

for Campus Ministry

News from New Hope Camp and Conference Center Despite the winter weather we experienced in February, it’s always sunny at New Hope Camp and Conference Center! In March, we start our Spring Intersession Camps, and our program director has lots of fun indoor and outdoor activities planned. Plus, reg-istration is in full swing for our summer camp season. The early bird special ($5 off per child per session) ends on April 15.

Speaking of summer and warm weather to come, remember to buy a pool pass. The pool will be open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Don’t forget to save the date for our annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Dining Hall. This year we’ll have a new twist to our event, Tastes and Tunes. Enjoy live music and eat delicious food in support of New Hope Camp and Conference Center. We’ll have a “Wall of Wine” and a “Wall of Cookies.” Tickets to this event are $20 per per-son and can be purchased in advance at the office or on the evening of the event. Please join us for an evening of fun

and fellowship as we raise money for Summer Camp pro-grams and facilities! We hope to see you there.

We are still accepting applications for our summer posi-tions: Counselors and Lifeguards. For a new summer staff application form or for more information about our pro-grams and events, go to www.newhopeccc.org or contact the office at (919) 942-4716.

~ Suzanne Blankfard, Summer Camp Registrar

PCM Class of 2015 Seniors with John Rogers on PCM Sunday

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Local Outreach News: Help IFC Feed the Hungry

Jo in the 2015 UPC CROP Hunger Walk Team!

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UPC’s Local Outreach Committee invites you to participate in the 2015 Chapel Hill/Carrboro CROP Hunger Walk. Your do-

nations to the walk directly benefit the work of the Inter-Faith Council (IFC).

There will be a table at UPC before and after the 8:30 and 11:00 services on Sunday, March 15, where you can register

or donate. Contact Local Outreach Committee IFC Liaison Shipley Jenkins at [email protected] or (919) 967-1925

for more information.

The Chapel Hill/Carrboro CROP Hunger Walk supports hunger relief efforts globally and locally. Church World Service, es-

tablished in 1946, distributes 75 percent of the money to hunger programs, refugees, disaster relief and self-help projects in

more than 80 countries. The remaining 25 percent stays in Carrboro and Chapel Hill to support IFC’s food programs. During

the past 25 years, over $1 million has been raised by the Chapel Hill/Carrboro CROP Hunger Walk to support IFC’s hunger

relief efforts.

All who want to contribute their time can walk. Many Carrboro and Chapel Hill area religious communities, businesses,

schools, non-profit agencies and other organizations organize groups of walkers. Each group has one or more volunteer

“recruiters” who help recruit walkers. Participants can walk as part of a group or as individuals. Walkers invite friends, family

and colleagues to sponsor them with donations prior to the walk. Donations can be given directly to a walker, LOC IFC

liaison Shipley Jenkins or made online at the Church World Service (see Website link and more information below).

On Sunday, April 19, 2015, join your church friends and neighbors on a walk through town to feed the hungry. The Chapel Hill/Carrboro CROP Hunger Walk is sponsored by the local Interfaith Council.

- Sign up now at the Church World Service Website (UPC has a team): http://goo.gl/5N6GCg

- Watch for the sign-up table for CROP Hunger Walk at UPC before and after church services on Sunday, March 15. T-shirts can be purchased or ordered at that time, as well. Checks and cash are accepted. Contact Shipley Jenkins for details or if you have questions: [email protected] or (919) 967-1925.

- Register on site, Sunday, April 19, 1:30 p.m., at Carrboro Town Commons. The walk begins at 2:30 p.m. It’s four miles or shorter. Refreshments and a band will celebrate your walk completion!

- $5 T-shirts are available commemorating CROP Hunger Walk 2015: Child Sizes: 18 mos., 2T, 4T, 5/6, Youth: S, M, L; Adult Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

About the CROP Hunger Walk

Learn More About Local and Global Outreach a t UPC The Global Outreach Committee coordinates the mission and outreach work we do with partners around the world and works

to educate the congregation about the lives of people in other nations. To learn more, con-

tact Carolyn Karpinos at [email protected]. UPC has a long tradition of extensive local

outreach, including work with the Inter-Faith Council, Habitat for Humanity, the CROP

Walk and more. If you would like to become a member of the Local Outreach Committee,

adding your voice and vision to the group, contact Bart Phillips at [email protected].

You may also visit the “Outreach” page of the UPC Website (www.upcch.org) to learn more

or contact the Outreach Committee Chair, Susan Ross, at [email protected].

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Please complete this form and return it no later than noon on Monday, March 30, 2015.

Your name(s) _________________________________________________________________________________

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► I would like to order __________ lily(ies) at $12.00 each. Make check payable to University Presbyterian Church, marked

“lilies.” Any amount received in excess of the cost of the lilies will be used by the Flower Committee occasionally throughout

the year to provide arrangements in the sanctuary. Amounts received in excess of the Flower Committee needs will be donated

to the Inter-Faith Council for Social Services.

► In lieu of flowers, I wish to make a contribution to the Inter-Faith Council for Social Services in the amount of

$_____________. Please make your check payable to University Presbyterian Church, marked “Inter-Faith Council.”

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Check here if you wish a postcard sent notifying the honoree of the gift. (Print complete mailing address including zip

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Check for $____________ payable to “UPC” (with “lilies” marked in the memo line) enclosed ($12.00 per lily).

Check for $____________ payable to “UPC” (with “Inter-Faith Council” marked in the memo line) enclosed.

Please return this form to: University Presbyterian Church, Gifts of Beauty and Bounty

P.O. Box 509

Chapel Hill NC 27514-0509.

Order form must be received no later than noon on Monday, March 30, 2015.

G i f t s o f B e a u t y a n d B o u n t y Join us this year as we honor and memorialize the special people in our lives in one of two ways.

You may give an Easter Lily which will be used to decorate the chancel for Easter, or you may

make a contribution to the Inter-Faith Council for Social Services which will be used to provide

support to those in our community who are in need. You may choose to do both! The names of

those we honor or remember will appear in the Easter Sunday Worship Bulletin, April 5, 2015. If

you would like the church to send a postcard notifying the person or family member(s) being

honored, please print clearly the name and the address of the honoree beside the name.

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March 2015 The Chimes Newsle t ter University Presbyterian Church is affiliated with The Presbyterian

Church (U.S.A.) and is a Stephen Ministry Congregation. On Sunday

mornings, worship services are held at 8:30 and 11:00 and Sunday

School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Children of all ages are welcomed and

cherished by this congregation. Childcare for infants through kinder-

garteners is provided on Sunday mornings by our paid sitters and

parent volunteers.

The Sanctuary is wheelchair accessible. Handicapped parking spaces

are available, and a parking assistant will be available to help you out

of your car. Assistive hearing devices and large-print bulletins and

hymnals are available during worship. Office hours: Monday—Friday

8:30-4:30. Call (919) 929-2102 for more information. Learn more

about our programs from the church Website (www.upcch.org) and

Facebook page (www.facebook.com/upcch).

Fai th Connect ions on Mental I l lness Conference

The fifth annual Faith Connections on Mental Illness Conference, sponsored in part by University Presbyterian Church, will be

held on Friday, April 10, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Chapel Hill. Register for $25 by

March 20, 2015 ($35 after that).

The full-day event offers congregations practical tips on Embracing Troubled Minds: The Role of Faith Communities. Early bird regis-

tration ends on March 20. Optional CEUs are available through Wake AHEC. For more information, go to www.wakeahec.org

or contact (919) 967-5403. You may also contact Dana Greenwood at [email protected] or (919) 929-2247 or go

to www.faithconnectionsonmentalillness.org to register online. For a mail-in registration form, call (919) 967-5403.

Faith Connections on Mental Illness is an inter-faith coalition of faith communities whose mission is working with all faith com-

munities to welcome, include, support, educate and advocate for individuals and families who are living with mental illness.

Save the Da te : UPC Easter Egg Hunt

Save the date for the UPC Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Parents of Young Presbyterians

(PYPs). Children (walkers - 5th grade) are invited to join us on Sunday afternoon, March 22.

Age-specific egg hunts will be scheduled around rehearsals for the Children’s and Junior

Choirs. Children should bring their own baskets or bags to gather eggs.

Watch the bulletin announcements and the Weekly E-News for specific timing and more details.

To sign up for E-News, click “Subscribe to E-News” from the bottom of the UPC Website

(www.upcch.org).

We hope you and your family can join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship!