Chomp Munch and Chat Dinners

What are they?  Chomp Munch and Chat dinners are small group gatherings either in people’s homes, at restaurants or other locations agreed upon by the group. Although pot lucks in people’s homes or restaurant dinners are the most common gathering, you might want to try something different, such as a brunch, a picnic, or a trip to the zoo.

Why do we have them?  Their purpose is to provide a social opportunity to get to know each other a little better. Although many of us have worked closely, few of us know each other very well. Chomp Munch and Chat dinners and activities provide a means of forming closer personal friendships.

Who can participate?  Any friend or member of Channing, as well as spouses, partners, children, and other family members, may sign up. There are groups for adults only or family groups including children.  Groups are usually 6 – 8 adults or three to four families, depending on the size of the family and the ages of the children.

When do they take place?  Groups will start forming as soon as we have enough people signed up and will continue to form groups until around mid-December. Since we are getting started so late in the year, your group can decide if it would like to get together before the holidays or wait until January.  Once you get started, most groups get together every 4 to 6 weeks.  There will also be opportunities for newcomers to participate after the first of the year.

Where do they take place?  In people’s homes, at restaurants, at parks, or wherever the group’s spirit takes you.

How do I participate?  Just complete a sign-up sheet and return it to the Congregational Life Table at church on Sunday morning or e-mail .

Return to newsletter front page

Contemplative Conversations

Join Reverend LaMar the first Wednesday of each month for meditation and quiet conversation about your life, your spirituality, and your world. If you're hungry for spiritual deepening, this is an opportunity to move inward in a small, intimate setting.
Next conversation:
Feb. 6, 2008 from 7:00-8:30pm at Bethany Lane

Return to newsletter front page

Vacation With UUs

For 28 years, UU’re Home (formerly Homecomings) has provided a network of hosts in the United States (and a few abroad) who enjoy meeting new friends and are happy to open their home to like-minded people.  For a copy of their 2008 directory and a year’s access to their website listings, go to their website, www.UureHome.com and click on “become a member.”  You can pay by credit card or send a check for $25 and your email address to UU’re Home, 43 Vermont Court, Asheville, NC 28806.

You can also become a host and be listed in the directory.  E-mail info@uurehome.com  or phone 828-281-3253 for information about listing your accommodations.

Return to newsletter front page

Wacky-tastic Fun Game Day (for All Generations)
and Partial Potluck!
(Middle schoolers will provide meat and vegetarian Lasagna,
guests bring a favorite salad, rolls, sodas, fruit ,or veggie)

The Middle School Class of Channing Memorial Church invites you to attend on
Sunday, March 9^th  from 11:45 A.M. until 2:15 P.M.
(Right after the Worship Service)

 It will be held in the sanctuary area at Northfield Elementary School.

 There will be games for people of all ages.  So, come get together and have fun with
the Channing community!

Return to newsletter front page