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Sun Dec 30 2018-19 Winter #2
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On the Journey: Curiosity (2018 Dec) - HERE
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Practice of the Week: Deep Time Journeys /Ecospiritual. Our arrival on Earth was quite sudden when considered from the perspective of the Earth itself. Gaia blinked, and suddenly found all of us here! But blink again, and we will pass like smoke on the breeze. Life, and the Earth, will go on without us. READ MORE. |
Religious Education
At last week's Fun Sunday, children's music director Lyra Harada used music to help the kids demonstrate different "winter" sensations such as shivering, snowflakes falling on faces, jumping up and down to keep warm, or ice skating. Well, we had quite a few terrific impressionists, from those shivering away and chattering their teeth, to graceful dancing, to jumping jack workouts! RE This Sunday: There are no RE classes. Childcare is available in the nursery... READ MORE.
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Upcoming Worship Services
Sun Dec 30, 10:00 AM
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Forgiveness"
Rev. Arlin Roy
Forgiveness, the courage to ask for it, the flexibility to respond, and the perspective to offer. (Rev. Arlin Roy is co-director of Northeast Counseling Center and past President of the Foundation for Religion and Mental Health.)
"Simplicity"
Rev. Meredith Garmon
Can we live more simply? Why might we want to? Why might we not?
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Cooperative Coffee Hour, this Sun Dec 30, 11:15am
When you come to service this Sunday, please bring along a treat for our "cooperative coffee hour" table. Then help us set up, serve, and clean up together. Many hands make light work!
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The Board of Trustees wants to know which CUUC congregants are CPR/First Aid Certified (with an up-to-date certification). We may offer CPR training at CUUC in the future, so we also want to know who would be interested in taking the class (it is 6 hours on one day). Contact Aimee Katz ([email protected]) or Paula Meighan ([email protected]).
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Personal Items for Shelter Residents, through Sun Dec 30 New socks, men's underwear (L & XL), women's underwear, and toiletries will be collected throughout December for residents of local shelters. Contact: Ray Messing ([email protected]).
Last Call for the Mitten Tree Help us decorate our tree with your donations of mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves for all ages and sizes for the men, women, and children at local shelters. Share the gift of warmth! We will collect throughout December. Contact: Ray Messing ([email protected]).
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Social Justice Opportunities
Storytelling & Drumming with Irene "Strong Oak" Lefebvre, Sun Jan 6, 12:45pm, First Unitarian Society, 25 Old Jackson Ave, Hastings
FUSW welcomes Irene "Strong Oak" Lefebvre as guest storyteller, drummer, and teacher. Learn more HERE. Strong Oak will lead our youth and adult Indigenous Solidarity Service Learning Group. Visitors welcome - you are invited to bring your own drum and participate! Contact: Tracy Breneman ([email protected]).
Find more local social justice opportunities
HERE.
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Respectful Communication Training
Restorative Practices for Faith Communities Training, Sat Jan 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm, First Unitarian Society of Westchester, Hastings
This training - for lay leaders, youth, and religious professionals - introduces restorative practices that improve our communities' abilities to respond to tension, conflict, hurt, and disagreement. Restorative Practices are grounded in respectful, direct, honest communication. We especially encourage youth leaders, committees on ministry, and congregation boards to attend. Childcare available. Attendance capped at 40 participants. Contact Amy Kent (
[email protected]). Register by Mon Jan 15
HERE.
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Share the Plate for December: Coachman Family Center
The recipient of half our non-pledge collection this month is the Coachman Family Center. The Coachman is a 100-room shelter that provides housing, healthcare, and services to local families in need. The center is affiliated with Westhab, a nonprofit organization serving Westchester County. The Coachman offers support and activities for children, including after-school homework help, arts and crafts, music, and recreation.
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This Week at CUUC
The full calendar can be found
HERE.
Room numbers subject to change; please check the board on Sunday morning. To reserve a room or Zoom online meeting, contact the CUUC office (914-946-1660 x2,
[email protected]).
Sat Dec 29 - 10:00am Zen
Sun Dec 30 - 9:30am Nursery Care; 10:00am Worship; 11:15am Community Coffee Hour
Tue Jan 1 - OFFICE CLOSED
Wed Jan 2 - 7:30pm Program Council
Thu Jan 3 - 7:30pm Journey Group Facilitators
Sat Jan 5 - 10:00am Zen; 12:30pm Journey Group Facilitators
Sun Jan 6 - 9:30am Nursery Care; 10:00am Worship; 10:00am Religious Ed: Children's Worship; 11:15am Coffee Hour; 12:15pm Musicians' Use of Sanctuary
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Coordinator of Religious Education: Michele Rinaldi,
[email protected], 914-946-1660 x4
Congregational & Communications Administrator: Pamela Parker,
[email protected], 914-946-1660 x2
Board of Trustees
Social Justice Coordinators
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Your Moment of Zen: Trust /Porcupine then asked, "Is trust in the teacher important for the practice?" Raven said, "Indispensable." Porcupine asked, "Can't that create problems?" Raven said, "Interminable." READ MORE
Zen at CUUC, Sat Dec 29: HERE |
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