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Sun June 3 2018 Spring #11
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June issue of On the Journey: Justice -- CLICK HERE
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Practice of the Week. Love Your Inner Child. If you are embarrassed, ashamed, critical, controlling, squelching, pushy, or angry about this child, that will affect how you feel and how you act. Therefore, accepting the child parts within you, guiding them gently, and soaking your inner kid in cherishing nurturance will heal and feed the deepest layers of your psyche. READ MORE |
 From the Minister. Yency Contreras will be visiting with us at the service on Sun Jun 3. Let me tell you about him. Born in Natapa, Honduras, a hamlet without electricity or running water, in Feb 1987, the eldest of 6 children, Yency slipped out of his family's dwellings in the predawn darkness one morning a couple months after his 17th birthday. ...READ MORE |
 Lifespan Religious Education As Dean Silverberg's special announcement noted, I have accepted a position at the New London UU congregation and will be leaving CUUC this summer. Although I look forward to my new position, it is difficult to leave CUUC where I feel connected to you all and proud of the work we have done together. My resignation letter...READ MORE & RE NEWS |
From the Ministerial Intern
The Call is to Work for Justice - My last Sunday as your ministerial intern is June 17 -- just three services away! In fact, this Sunday will be my last opportunity to serve as your Worship Associate. As we near the end of this chapter in my ministerial formation (the book is long, I'm told), I am remembering that I first met you in that Worship Associate role...
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From the Music Director Sunday's piano selections feature immigrant composers such as Tania León (born in Cuba to parents of African, Spanish, French, and Chinese ancestry), whose music reflects her Cuban roots, as well as bracingly modernist tendencies. The CUUC Choir will have an upbeat American Spiritual and an inspirational message of hope and courage...
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- Talk with your minister. One option: I'm at a coffee shop from 3-5pm (almost) every Tuesday until Father's Day. I invite you to drop by and visit with me on Jun 5 and Jun 12 at Starbucks, 2 South Greeley Ave, Chappaqua.
Another option: Drop by the Minister's Study at CUUC. I'm in and available: Wed & Thu: 10-12 & 3-6 (through Jun 10)
Or: The Parsonage is open for drop-in visits on Fridays, 12:30-5.
Or: Call Pam (946-1660, x2) or me (352-682-8492) to make an appointment!
- Check out the two Common Reads for 2017-18 HERE. See especially recommended passages HERE.
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Upcoming Worship Services
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Immigration
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Yency Contreras was 17-years-old and a recent arrival from Honduras in 2004 when LoraKim and I took him in. He'll be joining me for this service to talk about our personal encounters with US immigration policy.
Sun June 10, 10:00am
"RE Sunday"
Perry Montrose, DLRE
A celebration of our teachers, our students, and all the wonderful religious education events of 2017-2018.
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Budget Forum, Sun Jun 3, 9:00am, Fellowship Hall
Come early this Sunday for a special opportunity to walk through the proposed CUUC budget before voting at our annual meeting. Printouts of the budget are available at the congregation or see it online HERE. Contact: Chris Kortlandt ([email protected]).
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Annual Meeting, Sun June 3, following Worship
The Board of Trustees will call the Annual Meeting of the Congregation on Sunday, June 3, 2018 for the purpose of:
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receiving annual reports;
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voting on the Board of Trustees slate presented by the Nominating Committee;
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electing members to the Nominating Committee; and
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voting on CUUC's operating budget for July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019.
Please plan to attend this important meeting.
Voting on the Annual Budget for Longtime Friends
The Board allows nonmembers sixteen years of age or older who have been more than occasional attendants at the worship and who have made annual financial contributions tduring each of the preceding 10 years, who request it in writing, to be permitted to vote on approval of annual Congregation operating and capital budgets. If you would like to make a request, please contact the congregation office (
[email protected]
, 914-946-12660).
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Young Adult Gatherings, Sun Jun 3, 11:45, Room 43
All young adults interested in meeting one another and engaging on issues and interests are invited to participate. Contact: Cindy Davidson ([email protected], 781-710-1640) or Perry Montrose ([email protected]).
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Summer Drivers Needed For Resettled Refugee Family
Pickup at YWCA, 515 North Street, White Plains, Mon Jun 25 - Fri Aug 17
, 4:00 pm
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Gun Safety Social Justice Team Meeting, Sun, Jun 10, 9:00am
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BBQ, Sun Jun 10, After Worship
The Annual CUUC BBQ is coming! BBQ chicken, kicked-up vegan Beans, hot dogs, burgers, corn on the cob, and more! Suggested donation only $5 per person, kids under 12 and seniors $4, maximum $21 per family. Don't miss it!
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"From Bach to Jazz" Benefit Concert, Sun Jun 10, 4:30pm, Sanctuary
Join pianist Lisa Lobo and ensemble for a concert to raise funds for the
Kripa Foundation
, an addiction treatment center in her native India. Learn more
HERE
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Science & Spirituality, Thu Jun 14, 11:30am, Fireside
We are reading Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect, by Matthew Lieberman. Join us! Contact: Barbara Mair ([email protected]).
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Faith Development Friday - Fri Jun 16, 6:15pm Pizza dinner, 7:00pm Programs Programs include: Faith Like a River This adult RE class explores the people, ideas, and movements that have shaped our faith heritage. You may also join this program online via Zoom video conferencing athttps://zoom.us/j/2898507899; Youth Social Night Youth gather for a night of fun and community; Family Journey Group Parents discuss the monthly theme while children gather for related activities. (Adults without children are welcome in the parents' group.) You are welcome to attend for Pizza and Conversation in Fellowship Hall, and to stay after programs to enjoy Coffee & Conversation. RSVP to [email protected].
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In the Community
#WearOrange
Weekend for Gun Violence Awareness, June 1-3
National Gun Violence Awareness Day Ceremony, Fri Jun 1, 7:30 pm, City Hall Unity Fountain, 40 S Broadway, Yonkers
"Wear Orange" meetup at YWCA Yonkers, 87 S Broadway, 6:45 pm
LOFT Pride Day, Sat Jun 2, 252 Bryant Ave, White Plains
Celebrate the LGBTQ community at Westchester's premier pride festival! Food, Music, Comedy, Drums, Pet Costumes, and so much more! Volunteer, vendor, and sponsorship opportunities available.
loftgaycenter.org/pride_2018
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Join the PPC at state capitals to raise awareness about the evils of poverty, racism, militarism, and ecological devastation. The bus to Albany departs from Scarsdale Congregational Church,
1 Heathcote Road, Scarsdale,
at 8:00am. Parking available. RSVP to Rev. Joya Colon-Berezin ([email protected]) and register
HERE.
Juneteenth Parade, Sat Jun 9, 11:00am, Mamaroneck Ave & Old Mamaroneck Rd, White Plains
The White Plains Juneteenth Heritage Committee is proud to announce its 14th Annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival. For info, email [email protected].
2018 Pride March, Sunday, June 24, UUs Gather 11:30am, 8th Ave. and 16th St, New York City
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Maximillian Howard is a Sarah Lawrence student from Maine who was raised a UU. He would love to attend a Sunday worship but doesn't have a car. If you can offer a ride, contact Max at [email protected].
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The First Universalist Church of Southold, NY, burned down in March of 2015. They are asking UU congregations across the country to support their "Rise From the Ashes" campaign (read their letter HERE). If every UU donates just $1, Southold will be well on its way to reaching the $500,000 goal. Visit gofundme.com/rebuildfirstuni.
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Share the Plate for June: Community Housing Innovations
To support CUUC's pledge to address economic inequity, half of June's non-pledge collection will go to Community Housing Innovations (CHI), chigrants.org
, a provider of emergency, transitional, and permanent housing and support services. CHI finds shelter for 1,000 adults and children on an emergency basis every night. They also provide services such as foreclosure prevention, homebuyer financing, and budgeting. They even host holiday parties for children living in their shelter facilities. Last October Alexander Roberts, CHI's Executive Director, gave a talk at CUUC on the crisis in affordable Westchester housing, and he did not request or receive an honorarium. Let us show our appreciation for his outreach and CHI's good works by donating generously.
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Caring & Sharing Circle
If anyone knows of another among us who is in need of a caregiver, please contact Nicky Klemens (914-967-4419, [email protected]) or her backup Janet Giewat (914 617-2137, [email protected]).
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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, contact Pam at the CUUC office (914-946-1660 x2, [email protected]).
Thu May 31
- 7:30pm Program Council; 7:30pm Journey Group-Montrose
Sat Jun 2 - 10:00am Rental: Private Party; 10:00am Zen; 12:30pm Journey Group Facilitators
Sun Jun 3 - 8:15am RE Council; 8:45am Choir Rehearsal; 9:30am Nursery Care; 10:00am Worship; 11:15am Annual Meeting; 11:30am Coffee Hour; 11:40am Welcome Committee; 11:45am Young Adult Gathering
Mon Jun 4 - 6:00am Rental: Film Crew (Tentative); 6:30pm T'ai-ch'i; 7:00pm Rental: Furniture Sharehouse; 7:00pm Rental: Straight Spouse Network; 8:00pm Rental: Amnesty International
Tue Jun 5 - 6:00am Rental: Film Crew (Tentative); 3:00pm Minister's Tuesday Coffee Chat; 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal
Wed Jun 6 - 6:00pm Rental: WCSPP Open House
Thu Jun 7 - 7:30pm Journey Group Facilitators
Fri Jun 8 - 7:30pm Journey Group-Davidson
Sat Jun 9 - 10:00am Zen; 4:00pm; New Member/Friend Reception
Sun Jun 10 - 9:00am Economic Social Justice; 9:00am Gun Safety Meeting; 9:00am LGBTQIA meeting; 9:00am Environmental Practices Group; 9:30am Nursery Care; 10:00am Worship; 10:00am RE Sunday; 11:30am BBQ Brunch; 4:00pm Rental: Benefit Jazz Concert
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Contacts
Director of Lifespan Religious Ed. & Faith Development: Perry Montrose, [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. Spring finally came, and Raven entertained her old teacher, Brown Bear Roshi, and invited her to speak. After the talk, Badger came forward and asked, "How can I get rid of my passions?" Brown Bear said, "What would you be without passions?" Badger said, "Maybe I should reword that. How can...READ MORE
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