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Abraham Lincoln
Unitarian Universalist 
Congregation

745 Woodside Road
Springfield, Illinois 62711
217-585-9550


Committees of the ALUUC Board

Committee Name

Chair(s)

Aesthetics Committee
This sub-committee of Facilities maintains the overall setup and appearance within the congregational building.

Deb
Hagan

Electronic & Communications Committee (ECC)
This committee maintains the website, online forum, monthly newsletter, membership directory and the computer/printer in the congregational office.

Scott Wade
Jerry Zarley

Facilities Committee
This committee maintains the building and grounds of the congregation.  Aesthetics and Flower are sub-committees of Facilities.
Board Liaison: Gwen Childs

Kurt
DeWeese

Fellowship Committee
This committee sets up the monthly potlucks, social hour after the Sunday service and other special events throughout the year.
Board Liaison: Delinda Chapman

Linda
Haynes

Finance Committee
This committee coordinates pledge drives, identifies financial needs and works with the Board to recommend the annual congregational budget.
Board Liaison: Henry Farrington

Barbara
Moore

Flower Committee
This subcommittee of Facilities provides the floral arrangements for the Sunday morning services.

Vi
Lanum

Membership & Publicity Committee (MPC)
This committee deals with membership, retention and publicity for the congregation.
Board Liaison: Bill McCall

Vacant

Program Committee
This committee schedules the lay-led sermon topics and plans the summer services.
Board Liaison: Ceceilia Haasis

Craig
Bailey

Religious Education (RE) Committee
This committee plans the curricula for the children's religious education, and plans other events for the children throughout the year.
Board Liaison:

Brenda
Wade

Social Action Committee (SAC)
This committee educates the congregation and takes action on social justice issues.  This committee also supports many projects like Heartland Peace Camp, Bowling for Kid's Sake, and connecting with local, national and international social justice organizations.
Board Liaison: Carley Mattimore

Tom &
Rachel
Zehr



Groups & Other Events

Book Discussion Group
This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm to discuss a chosen book.  They meet at group members houses.  Check the ALUUC newsletter for meeting place.

Barbara
Moore

Bridge Group
This group meets at the ALUUC on the second Friday of each month at 7:00pm.

Chris
Romaine

Build Your Own Theology Group
This group meets at the ALUUC on the third Monday of each month at 7:00pm.  The focus is to build one's own personal theology from mulitple sources.

John
Glosser

Christian Interest Group
This group meets at the ALUUC on the second Monday of each month at 7:30pm.  The programs usually consist of discussion centered around a book or video presentation of interest to both UU's who regard themselves as Christian and to those who do not.  The programs conclude with a bread and wine (or juice) Communion Service whose format ranges from rather traditional to somewhat innovative.

Berkley
Moore

Dream Discussion Group
This group meets at the ALUUC on the first Monday of each month at 7:00pm. In a relaxed atmosphere, each person in the group will share a recent dream of his or her own choosing. Then two dreams will be selected for further discussion. It is an opportunity to exchange insights without engaging in group therapy as such.

John
Glosser

First Friday Kids Club
This club meets every first Friday of each month, except in July & August. Children from Kindergarten through 5th Grade are welcome. We ask for a $3.00 suggested donation to help with food and drinks.

Marla
Johnson

Flute Circle
This group meets at the ALUUC on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm.  The focus of this circle will be the care and playing of the Native American Style Flute, but other types of flutes will be welcome.  This flute circle will provide an environment where all who attend can learn to create their own music in their own way, where everyone helps each other to expand their flute playing skills and experience.  No previous experience or ownership of a flute is necessary.  Flutes will be made available for others to try.

Mike
Haynes

Humanist Discussion Group
This group meets at the ALUUC on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00pm.  The group’s general coverage is both religious and secular humanism. The group focus will be: the common philosophical base for all that come together under the big UU umbrella. Humanism rejects the supernatural while stressing core values such as dignity of the individual, equality, and social justice. Some special topics may include evolution, separation of church and state, and ethical values.

Carol
Floyd

Labyrinth Walk
A labyrinth is a spiritual device used by various cultures since ancient times.  In its most basic sense, it is a pathway consisting of different circuits that one follows - first leading towards the center and then back again towards the point where you began the journey.  The Labyrinth is open on one specific Friday each month, except in July & August.  Please check the online calendar for dates and times.

Rev.
Martin
Woulfe

Movie Night
One Sunday evening per month from September to June, Rev. Martin Woulfe hosts a movie night at the ALUUC.  Please check the newsletter or the online calendar for dates & times, to include the name of the movie.

Rev.
Martin
Woulfe

News Covenant Group
This group meets on the first Thursday of each month to discuss current events.  This group meets at the members homes.  Please check the newsletter for the meeting place.

Frank
Kopecky

Occasional Choir
The choir practices almost every Sunday morning at 9:30am.  The choir usually takes a break during the summer months.

Bonnie
Ettinger

SISTERS
The women of the congregation get together for food and fun about once a month except for the summer. Emails are sent out on a regular basis.

Megan
Moore

Sangamon Zen Meditation Group
This group practices Zen in the lineage of the Ordinary Mind Zen School founded by Charlotte Joko Beck of the San Diego Zen Center. The group is fortunate to receive guidance and instruction from a Dharma heir of Joko Beck, Elihu Genmyo Smith who is a resident teacher at the Prairie Zen Center in Champaign, Illinois and is able to visit the group on a regular basis. The group occasionally travels to Champaign individually and in groups for service and sesshin. The group meets at 9:30am most Saturdays at the ALUUC. All are welcome. Newcomers can arrive at 9:00am for a brief orientation.  Please visit their website at
www.sangamonzen.org

Ed
Russell

Thursday Evening Meditation
This group will teach you how to quiet your mind and focus on your spirituality.  The group meets every Thursday evening at 7:00pm at the ALUUC.

Deb Hagan
Ed Russell