Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains, NY
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Upcoming Worship Services
 
Sun Jul 14, 10:00am, Fellowship Hall   
"Your Hard-Earned Happiness"
Dr. Rev. Nate Walker     
Does happiness just happen? Or are there strategies we can use to increase our happiness for ourselves and those around us? By drawing upon evidence-based publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, we will reflect upon the scientific study and practice of happiness. Rev. Walker was the ministerial intern at CUUC in 2005-2006. He is the community minister for religion and public life at the Church of the Larger Fellowship, and author of Cultivating Empathy.   
 
Sun Jul 21, 10:00am, Fellowship Hall
"Science, Religion, Conflict, & Politicization"
Ray Schmitt
Since the days of Galileo, science and religion have been in conflict, and that's okay. But the rejection of scientific understanding and advancement is not. How did we get here? How have leading scientists struggled with this conflict? And what might we do? Ray Schmitt has been a member of CUUC since 2005.
Summer Services at CUUC  
 
Led by members, friends, and guest ministers, summer Sundays are more intimate so people have opportunities to participate and grow closer. Worship is at 10:00am (centering music begins at 9:50am). The nursery is staffed for young children. Stay after worship for conversation and community, with light refreshments from our self-serve table. (Feel free to bring your own treats to share!) See 2019 speakers and themes HERE. 
Nurture Nature Community    
 
Wild Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Sat Jul 27, 10:00am, Far Rockaway, NY
Explore how knowing about other animals teaches us to know ourselves, and helps us live more joyfully and compassionately. Register HERE . Contact: Rev. LoraKim Joyner ( [email protected] ). Future walks: Governors Island in Manhattan on Sat Aug 10, Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn on Sat Sep 28 . 
From Environmental Practices     
 
Steve and Rhonda Miller recently purchased an all electric car and got this $14.5K rebate. They love driving the 2019 Nissan Leaf! The driving range is 150 miles on a single charge. Owners will want to install a 240 volt hookup at home, and sign up with Con Ed for night charging. To learn more, feel free to get in touch. Steve Miller ([email protected]), Rhonda Miller ([email protected], 914-723-0982). 
Housing Help for Local Woman      
 
Mary, a 67-year-old resident of the YMCA in White Plains, will be displaced when the facility closes in two weeks. She has cerebral palsy, is hard of hearing, and lives on disability payments. She is also active, friendly, and has a great sense of humor. She is looking to rent a bedroom with private bath in a location within walking distance to stores (White Plains preferred but not necessary) where she can live with her two cats. She can afford up to $1,500 per month. If someone is looking for companionship and extra income, this could be a wonderful win-win opportunity. You may TEXT Mary (she may not hear her phone ring) at 914-523-5716. Or contact Deb Margoluis (914-393-9451, [email protected] ) for more info.    
In the Community
 
Lights for Liberty: White Plains, Fri Jul 12, 8:00 - 9:00pm, Tibbets Park, 10 N Broadway, White Plains
" Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Concentration Camps" will bring out thousands of people worldwide to protest the inhumane conditions faced by migrants. Indivisible White Plains invites you to bring your signs (no sticks, please), your electric candles or candle app on your phone, and your desire for positive change. 
 
SURJ Westchester Monthly Meeting, Mon Jul 15, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Katonah United Methodist Church, 5 Bedford Rd, Katonah
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) will discuss "No One Is Illegal: How to Support Immigrant-Led Organizing Right Now." Children welcome. Accessible building. Snacks provided. Contact: [email protected] or text 914-316-8833 .  
 
Midnight Run, Fri Jul 26, 7:00pm, First Unitarian Society, Hastings 
Make a difference in the lives of people who are homeless in NYC. Volunteer to prepare and distribute food and clothes, or support us with donations. Contact: Art Lowenstein, Annie Patton. 
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UUA Monthly Newsletter

"The longer days and fairer weather make summer an appealing time to refocus energy and deepen personal, family, and community spiritual practice. July's UUA newsletter [click HERE ] highlights a few programs and resources ." - Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, UUA President
Share the Plate for July & August: Murray Grove 
 
This summer we share half our non-pledge collection with Murray Grove Retreat and Renewal Center, the only Unitarian Universalist conference center in the Metro area and the site traditionally considered to be where Universalism in America began. Among the many camps, trainings, retreats, and workshops offered is the program our CUUC Coming of Age classes attend as part of their journey toward creating a statement of faith.
Caring & Sharing Circle
 
If anyone knows of another among us who is in need of a caregiver, please contact Janet Giewat (914-617-2137, [email protected]), or Nicky Klemens (914-967-4419, [email protected]). Or contact the CUUC office (914-946-1660 x2, [email protected]).
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 Jul 13 - 9:00am Rental: Exercise; 10:00am Zen
Sun Jul 14 - 10:00am Summer Nursery Care; 10:00am Summer Worship
Mon Jul 15 - 5:00pm Rental: Exercise; 6:30pm T'ai-ch'i; 8:00pm Finance Committee
Tue Jul 16 - 10:00am Rental: Exercise
Wed Jul 17 - 8:30am Dance Movement Group; 7:30pm Building Committee
Sat Jul 20 - 9:00am Rental: Exercise; 9:30am Wild Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge; 10:00am Zen; 1:00pm Rental: WCBNY
Sun Jul 21- 10:00am Summer Nursery Care; 10:00am Summer Worship 
Contacts

Minister: Rev. Meredith Garmon, [email protected], 914-946-1660 x3
Sabbatical Minister: Rev. Kimberley Debus, [email protected]
Dir of Lifespan Religious Education and Faith Development: Tracy Breneman, [email protected]
Dir of Faith Development: Perry Montrose, [email protected], 914-946-1660 x4
Coordinator of Religious Education: Michele Rinaldi, [email protected], 914-946-1660 x4
Community Minister: Rev. Deb Morra, [email protected], 914-830-1509
Community Minister: Rev. LoraKim Joyner, [email protected]
Music Director: Adam Kent, [email protected], 212-595-7280
Choir Director: Lisa Meyer, [email protected]
Choir Pianist: Georgianna Pappas, [email protected]
Children's Music Director: Lyra Harada, [email protected]
Congregation & Communications Administrator: Pamela Parker, [email protected], 914-946-1660 x2
Bookkeeper: Diane Pearson, [email protected], 914-946-1660 x5
Board of Trustees
Board Chair: Al Rocchi, [email protected]
Vice Chair: Joann Prinzivalli, [email protected]
Treasurer: Chris Kortlandt, [email protected]
Social Justice Coordinators
Jeff Tomlinson, [email protected]
Mary Cavallero, [email protected]
Rev. Meredith Garmon, [email protected]
Quick Links

On The Journey (current and past issues)
Social Justice Teams
Practice of the Week (current and all past)
The Quarterly Communitarian
CUUC Main Web Site
Liberal Pulpit Index
The Liberal Pulpit Video
Boundless Way Zen of Westchester
The e -Communitarian newsletter is e-mailed each week. 
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