The Annual Meeting of the congregation is scheduled for Friday, May 21, in Hull Chapel. Gathering and document reading will begin at 7:00 p.m. Chalice lighting and official business will be at 7:30 p.m.

Annual Reports Due

A reminder to all committee, task force and council chairs – please complete your annual report and turn it in to the office by May 2, 1999.

Pastoral Care Committee and Helpers

The long awaited training meeting for Pastoral Care has been scheduled for Saturday, May 15 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in Chris Moore Parlor. The Training Session will be led by David Arksey and will focus on being a Pastoral Presence. We will consider the difference between Social Work and Pastoral Care and discuss how to help those in need without burning-out. We will also organize ourselves (again) into a team to work with the Ministers in order to provide pastoral visits to the housebound on a more regular basis, helping hands during short-term emergencies, and an information network that helps keep the Ministers informed on the state of their congregants. All committee members and others interested in lending a sympathetic ear or a helping hand are invited.

You and UU

On Tuesdays, May 25, June 1, and June 8, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Dennis and Sydney will be leading a class on Unitarian Universalist beliefs, history and structure. We will consider what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist today. This class is designed for "newcomers" and "oldcomers" alike. Get to know your Faith and this church. Who are we? How did we get here? And, where are we going? This class is sponsored by the Membership Committee. Y'all come!

First Reminder: There will be a skills training session for Worship Associates from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 13.

CAUUC Meeting

The Chicago Area Unitarian Universalist Council Annual Meeting will take place on Saturday, May 15, at the Third Unitarian church of Chicago, 301 N. Mayfield, Chicago, Il.

Registration fee is $10.00. The day begins with a continental breakfast 9:30 to 10:00 a.m., Annual Business meeting 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., Awards Luncheon 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., and ends with a Leadership Program Beyond Church Doors 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Join over 3,000 UUs in Salt Lake City, Utah at General Assembly from June 24 to 28. It’s a fun—and distinctly UU—mix of tradition and innovation. On the traditional side we’ll have the yearly Ware Lecture (by author Mary Pipher), and the Service of Living Tradition honoring our ministry, a Banner Parade at the Opening Plenary Session, the GA Choir Concert, evening dances, and the Exhibit Hall. This year’s theme, Fulfilling the Promise to Help One Another, will provide inspiration for more than 300 events and focused programming throughout General Assembly. For more information talk to Bette Sikes (773) 624-5808.

Prologue Children’s Workshop

Prologue Players Children’s Theatre Workshop is continuing its very popular mime, drama and stage movement programs this summer at the First Unitarian Church. Students entering 5th through 9th grades in the fall meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 pm to 3:00pm from June 22 - July 27. Tuition is $160. By popular request we are adding two new classes for 2-5 year olds in the mornings. Tuition is $90. For more Information call Prologue Theatre at (847) 681-0910.