Wellington’s Weekly News 1/4/25

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Thanks for taking a moment to check out these events in our shared life & the wider world.

If you’d like something included in an upcoming newsletter, please let the office know! Reach out to office@waucc.org or 773-935-0642 (text or call).

Join us ONSITE at First Church of the Brethren, 425 S. Central Park Avenue. To map directions from your location, 

CLICK HERE.

Street parking is free & usually available within one block of the church building.

If you’d rather join by phone, just dial 312-626-6799 and enter the Meeting ID: 917 3218 6458.

We’re starting off the New Year with special music!

Nicole Holman will grace us
with her cello,

AND 

Debbie Southorn will be back to accompany her mom, Elisabeth, on a special solo!

(Baby Mia will just be CUTE)

Get ready for the congregational vote on January 26th by participating in our “What’s the Buzz” listening session 
9am – 1pm on Saturday, January 11th.

Please take a minute to answer this 4 question survey – even if you’re not planning to attend in person! 
🐝 Thanks to everyone who’s already filled it out. 🐝

“What’s the Buzz” will be held at Catalyst Ranch, in the West Loop. We’ll meet and listen from 9am-noon on Saturday, January 11th,
and enjoy lunch together from noon – 1pm.
CLICK HERE for driving/public transit & parking directions!

Book Club

meets on Zoom
10am on
Saturday,January 18th

to discuss 

Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement
by John Lewis

Invite a friend!

Want to read ahead?
February’s selection is Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (which Ann-Louise’s 24 year old niece read in ONE DAY over the holidays!).
In March, we’ll be reading & discussing
In The Time of The Butterflies by Julia Alvarez.

The January Congregational Meeting will take place following worship on Sunday, January 26th, on Zoom.

In addition to voting on a new physical location, we’ll receive committee reports! Elect new leaders! Determine the 2025 budget!

Thank goodness this much fun only happens once a year. Embrace your congregationalist roots, and plan to attend.

This announcement constitutes formal notice to our members, in accordance with our bylaws.

Bread for the World is launching their “Nourish our Future” campaign to end hunger on Tuesday, February 4th. Please get involved by signing their petition!

We also invite you to register for their online campaign launch – 
click here for more information.


Music 4 the Soul

2025: Resilience lived with love and compassionate action.

As we walk into another circle of life,

may this  music video inspire your new year.

The Circle of Life – Stellenbosch University Choir
Recorded on 6 October 2024 in Endler Hall,
Stellenbosch University Konservatorium

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