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2021 May 2 | Spring #6

Upcoming Online Worship

Sun May 2, 10:00am ~ “Healing”

~ Rev. Meredith Garmon

We must heal. And then heal others. But, wait. What's this "And then"? They happen simultaneously, and through the same actions.

Sun May 9, 10:00am ~ “What Do I Need?”

~ Rev. Meredith Garmon

Yes, it's certainly important to tend to your own needs. Just keep in mind that sometimes your greatest need may be best met by focusing, instead, on other people's needs.

Click here to join our Sunday Worship

or phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468

After worship, join our Virtual Coffee Hour

or phone in (audio only): 929-436-2866 · Meeting: 336 956 2210 · Passcode: 468468

For additional CUUC program & login information, scroll to bottom

Revisit past services anytime at our YouTube Channel

On the Journey

Click here for the May issue of On the Journey: “Healing”

Messages from Ministry

From the Minister

See this week's Minister's Post
See the Practice of the Week – Take Refuge

Review all past “UU Minute” segments. See text of past sermons at “The Liberal Pulpit”. See videos at our Youtube Channel.

Spring 2021 Online Religious Education

*Please look below for a special invitation to support our Bridging youth, those graduating high school and becoming young adults.

Religious Education (RE) classes do not meet this Sunday. We look forward to seeing you in RE on Sunday, May 16th (we are not holding classes on Mother’s Day, May 9th). The RE Announcements & Resources doc has information for all ages, plus local events and community needs. The full RE schedule is available here , including class dates and topics. Visit the Adult RE Parent/Caregiver class resource document with materials for adults who are supporting youth in developing healthy self-esteem and relationships.

From the Music Director

Federico Mompou's six Charmes, or "Spells," are dispersed throughout this Sunday's musical selections. At the heart of them is a spell for healing, but, as a cycle, they make a unified appeal for wellness and wholeness... Click here to read Adam Kent's blog post.

Congregation & Community News

Our Faith Family

Celebration of Life for Dr. Samuel Koide, Sun May 2, 4:00pm, Zoom Room 2210, or phone (audio only): 929-436-2866; Meeting: 336 956 2210; Passcode: 468468

We gather online to honor the memory of longtime friend Sam Koide, who passed away Apr 2, at age 97. Learn more about his life here. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in his name to the University of Chicago Marine Biology Lab, 7 MBL Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543.

Our Graduating Seniors Need Your Words of Encouragement

What a year to graduate from high school and move from youth into young adulthood! Please let our seniors know they have a faith community that loves and supports them. Submit a short note to be included in hymnals gifted by the congregation. These hymnals will be an enduring reminder of beloved music, words, and community. We will celebrate Bridging for 11 youth Sunday, June 6th: Zachary Breault, Logan Breneman-Pennas, Ethan Fleck, Christopher Johnson, Madison Kung, Wesley Miller, Remie Suvanto, Jade Swiss, Maggie Young, Hannah Zipkin, and Will Zisson. Click HERE to submit your note of congratulations and encouragement. The form will be available until Sunday, May 23rd. Thank you!

PlaceKeepers

Day-in-Place, Sat May 1, Starting at Dawn, CUUC grounds

This Saturday we'll be joined by representatives of the Ramapo Lenape Nation, and others from lineages of the Earth traditions. We light our Spirit Fire at sunrise, walk the Path Which Connects at 10:30, and raise voices together in an Earth Song Circle at noon. Bring your own food, drink, and folding chair as we appreciate and care for our land while safely distancing. Contact: Bice Wilson (bicewilson@gmail.com)

In the Spirit of Truth / Racial Justice

In the Spirit of Truth/Racial Justice Team meeting, Sun May 2, 11:45am, Zoom 6161

Our meetings begin with “In the Spirit of Truth,” a supportive circle for sharing experiences and concerns regarding racism, discrimination, and oppression in our lives and our world. Then we discuss opportunities for engaging in social action for racial justice in the congregation and community. Everyone is invited and welcome! Contact: Jeff Tomlinson (jefftomlinson8@gmail.com)

On the Journey - May

Our Journey Groups are a way to deepen our understanding of life and strengthen our connections to one another by exploring monthly themes together. In the May edition of "On the Journey” we'll be examining the theme of Healing. Don't miss it, and don't miss your Journey Group meeting to get together to work with this topic. Our Journey Groups meet through June, so if you haven’t signed up yet, you still have one month left! Click here to select and register for a Journey Group. Click here for the current and all past issues of “On the Journey.”

Invitation from Democracy Matters

Last year’s UU the Vote team at CUUC is now called Democracy Matters. We are currently encouraging phone banking with Reclaim Our Vote and letter writing with Vote Forward to promote the democratic process, mostly by encouraging underrepresented voters. If you’d like to receive our communications, email Karen Leahy (karenleahy101@gmail.com).

UUA Common Read

The UUA has chosen Breathe: A Letter to My Sons by Imani Perry as the 2020-2021 Common Read. We invite you to read Breathe, then join one of our five small group discussions:

Thu May 20 at 7:30pm, facilitated by Adine Usher & Jeff Tomlinson
Fri May 21 at 11:00am, facilitated by Tracy Breneman & Eddy Fried (of UUCHV)
Sat May 22 at 3:00pm, facilitated by Amy Nathan & Rev. Meredith Garmon
Sun May 23 at 12:00pm noon, facilitated by Eddy Fried & Tracy Breneman
Mon May 24 at 7:30pm, facilitated by Kevin McGahren-Clemens

To sign up, contact Pam Parker (admin@cucwp.org) with your group choice. You can purchase Breathe from the UU Book Shop (800-215-9076). The e-book and audio book are at Bookshop.org, and all are also in the Westchester Library System to borrow.

From the Treasurer

This year’s Annual Giving Campaign is We Will be Back With More Hope, Vigor, and Strength. Our campaign wraps up in mid May, and we need everyone to support CUUC, so we can continue to thrive and strive for a better world. If you have questions or concerns, contact Chris Kortlandt (917-821-4289, treasurerCUUCWP@gmail.com).

From Environmental Practices

Food Scrap Recycling Drop Off Sites

The CUUC Environmental Practices Group has compiled this handy list of sites where you can drop off your food scraps.

Food Scrap Recycling Starter Kits

The Sustainable White Plains Committee is working with the EPG to distribute food scrap starter kits locally. The kits cost $20. We will schedule a pickup at CUUC's parking lot soon. To order your starter kit, email Charlie McNally (mcnally@pobox.com).

Congregant in the Community

Online Author Event: Together: An Inspiring Response to the "Separate-But-Equal" Supreme Court Decision that Divided America by Amy Nathan, Wed May 5, 7:00-8:00pm

In recognition of the 125th anniversary of the infamous 1896 Supreme Court decision Plessy v. Ferguson, adults and high school youth are invited to a presentation with author and CUUC member Amy Nathan on her new book. Amy will be joined by Keith Plessy and Phoebe Ferguson, creators of the Plessy & Ferguson Foundation, working to bring people together across racial divides. Co-sponsored by Mamaroneck and Larchmont Public Libraries. Click here to register for "Together."

From Refugee Resettlement

Our friends at Hearts & Homes for Refugees are looking for more drivers to help pick up and deliver items such as household goods and clothing. If you might be able to help on occasion, please email Lori Kapner Hosp (lorikapnerhosp@gmail.com) with your name, phone number, and town of residence, and she will add you to their driver distribution list.

District Happenings - May

Click here to see this month’s Opportunities for Connection newsletter for our region, with articles and the calendar of Central East Region events and webinars.

Caring & Sharing

If we can help you or someone you know in our congregation, please reach out to our May primary caregivers: Ingrid Hartmann (914-946-2026, ih63053@gmail.com) or backup Robin Rocchi (917-656-6830, robinandal@verizon.net). You may also contact the CUUC office (admin@cucwp.org).

May Share the Plate: Meals for HOPE

HOPE (Help Our People Eat) Community Services runs one of the largest soup kitchens in the region. For over a year, the CUUC Hunger & Homelessness team has supported HOPE with weekly deliveries of meal trays and lunch items prepared by our intrepid kitchen volunteers. Our plate share collection will allow them to continue, by helping pay for ingredients and supplies. Mail checks to CUUC with the memo "Share the Plate - HOPE" or click here to pay online, and select "Share the Plate."

Online Offering

To make your offering, pay your pledge, or donate to our Share the Plate, use our PayPal button here. Or go to our website, cucwp.org and click "Donate." You may also click on the chalice picture at right.

For links to our Zoom online meetings, see below.

Links are also in our online Event Calendar (click on event) at cucwp.org.

Weekly Calendar and Logins

Visit cucwp.org/calendar on our website and click on an event for login information. To reserve a Zoom online meeting room, contact admin@cucwp.org.

Fri Apr 30 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 8428); 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (Zoom 5149)

Sat May 1 - 10:00am Zen Practice Online (Zoom 7899); 12:30pm Journey Group Facilitators (Zoom 6161)

Sun May 2 - 10:00am Sunday Worship (Zoom 1991); 11:15am Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:45am In the Spirit of Truth/Racial Justice (Zoom 6161); 4:00pm Celebration of Life: Sam Koide (Zoom 2210)

Mon May 3 - 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (Zoom 5149)

Tue May 4 - 10:00am Music Appreciation (Zoom 5149); 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal, Soprano/Alto (Zoom 3131)

Wed May 5 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 8428); 6:00pm Choir Rehearsal, Tenor/Bass (Zoom 3131); 7:30pm Program Council (Zoom 7899)

Thu May 6 - 10:00am Music Appreciation (Zoom 5149); 7:15pm Children's Story Time (Zoom 4635); 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Zoom 3131); 7:30pm Journey Group Facilitators (Zoom 6161)

Fri May 7 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 8428); 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (Zoom 5149)

Sat May 8 - 10:00am Zen Practice Online (Zoom 7899)

Sun May 9 - 10:00am Sunday Worship (Zoom 1991); 11:15am Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210)

ONLINE ZOOM MEETING LOGINS

Zoom Webinar 1991 - one-click login: https://bit.ly/CUUC-Worship;

or two-step login: zoom.us/j/761321991 + Passcode: 468468;

or phone (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468

Zoom 2210 - one-click login: zoom.us/j/3369562210?pwd=c21oYkVjczF3Vk9UcVRSWkVILzdPZz09;

or two-step login: zoom.us/j/3369562210 + Passcode: 468468;

or phone (audio only): 929-436-2866 · Meeting: 336 956 2210 · Passcode: 468468

Zoom 7899 - one-click login: us02web.zoom.us/j/2898507899?pwd=TW5sV2lUYUltT0xxZ3JXMUxxU24xQT09;

or two-step login: zoom.us/j/2898507899 + Passcode: 468468;