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To protect ourselves and our neighbors, CUUC is holding our Sunday services and congregation events ONLINE ONLY - we are not meeting in person in our building. Please visit our website
cucwp.org for more information.
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May issue of
On the Journey:
JOY - Click
HERE
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Includes:
- Meredith's weekly column;
- Links to the text and videos of the May 10 and other recent Sunday services;
- Adult/Youth Religious Education Updates;
- Practice of the Week: Assess the Strength of Your Inner Critic
- Moment of Zen #122
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This Sunday is whole congregation worship, COA Sunday. Our 11:30am RE classes do not meet. The 4:00pm book discussion will meet (information below).
RE classes and Youth Groups will meet Sunday, May 24 and 31, and June 7. Watch the RE newsletter for information.
*View this week's RE Ne
wsl
etter online
HERE
.
*Click
HERE
to see a collection of online resources we have shared.
*If you would like to receive the weekly RE newsletter, sign up
HERE
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Upcoming Worship Services
Sun May 17, 10:00am Online Worship
"Coming of Age"
~ led by the Coming of Age Youth
Over the past year, our 8th and 9th grade youth have been learning more about Unitarian Universalism and exploring their own beliefs. The Coming of Age (COA) year is an extraordinary journey of discovery. By leading worship and sharing their reflections about what they believe at this point in their lives, they invite us all to reflect on our own journeys of faith. Join us for this special worship service.
S
un May 24, 10:00am Online Worship
"Presence in the Midst of Crisis"
~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
Our presence is a fundamental offering. A person aligned with their purpose, who has integrity and wholeness, creates a presence that ripples out through the world. It reassures and empowers others. It changes the world.
Or call 646-876-9923 and enter
761 321 991
Centering Music at 9:50am ~ Welcome at 10:10am
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A Tempo with Adam, Fri & Mon, 3:00-3:30pm, Adam's Zoom Room, Password 315625
Music Director Adam Kent's twice weekly live piano concerts on Zoom can now be enjoyed by including the password 315625 when you call or log in. See "This Week in CUUC" below for the link and phone number.
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Adult/Youth Religious Education - Common Read
Common Read Book Discussions, Sun May 17, 24, 4:00pm, Room 7899
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From Refugee Resettlement Team
Virtual Concert for Refugees, to benefit Hearts & Homes Covid-19 Relief Fund, Sun May 17, 6:00pm
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Annual Meeting - Save the Date
CUUC Annual Meeting, Sun Jun 7, After Worship
We are planning to hold the meeting online. Details will be coming soon, including the names of this year's slate of nominees. Stay tuned!
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We plan to distribute a digital annual report by email. If you need a printed copy of the annual report, or know another Member of the congregation who will, please let us know. Contact Pam at [email protected].
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2020-2021 Budget Q&A Sessions
The proposed 2020-2021 budget will be sent soon to CUUC Members and Friends. Treasurer Chris Kortlandt is offering four online Q&A sessions to review next year's budget before our annual meeting.
- Thu May 21, 7:00pm - Room ending 8944
- Sun May 24, 12:30pm - Room ending 7899
- Thu May 28, 7:00pm - Room ending 8944
- Sun May 31, 12:30pm - Room ending 7899
To request a 1-on-1 online session to review the budget and numbers, email [email protected].
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Board of Trustees Minutes
Because we are not meeting in the building, we cannot post the monthly Board meeting minutes in the lobby for folks to see, as we usually do. We plan to post the minutes to a Members page we will create on our website soon. Until then, people who would like to be sent a digital copy may contact [email protected].
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From Hunger & Homelessness Team
Help us support HOPE Community Services each week with a hot meal and lunch items such as sandwiches, cookies, and snacks. Conta
ct Nicole Turygin (
[email protected]
) or Steve Miller (
[email protected]
, 914-723-0982) FIRST to coordinate. Learn about this and other ways
we are helping feed our Westchester neighbors HERE.
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From Environmental Practices Group
Doris Marlin is a Unitarian Universalist member of All Souls Church, DC, who believes being a Unitarian calls her to a life of climate activism. Her organization,
Strengthen Local Climate Commitments
brings together local activism with global organizations. SLCC catalyzes local commitments through civic engagement and a network of mutual support, cosponsored by the UUA and the UUMFE. She invites you to join today and play a part of advocacy for clean, renewable energy holding your local representatives accountable for meeting climate goals. No matter your physical location, you can go to
createclimatejustice.net/sign-up
and fill out the brief registration form to get started.
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Wise Aging Group, Wed May 27, 2:00pm, Room ending 7899
We meet monthly to hopefully help us grow wiser in good company. We will be finishing
On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old
by Parker Palmer to spur on conversation and reflection. Contact: Rev. LoraKim Joyner ([email protected]).
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Opportunities to catch your breath, quiet your mind, and re-charge. For all ages.
- Mon, 3:00-3:30pm "A Tempo with Adam," Adam Kent, Live Piano Performance in Adam's Zoom Room (Password 315625)
- Tues, 3:00-3:30pm Mandala Meditation with April Castoldi, Drawing Mandalas in Room 2210 - Bring Pencil and Paper (you can print scored paper here)
- Fri, 3:00-3:30pm "A Tempo with Adam," Adam Kent Live Piano Performance in Adam's Zoom Room (Password 315625)
- Sat, 10:00am-12:00pm Zen Online with Rev. Meredith in Room 7899
- Sun, 10:00am Worship Service in Room 1991
Visit the Online Programming Schedule or website calendar (click on event) for more info and Zoom links. Or scroll down to "This Week in CUUC."
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Voting via Absentee Ballot
Do you have concerns about going to the polls to vote in the June primary? The Board of Elections will be sending absentee ballot application forms to all registered New York State voters. Find information about absentee voting from the League of Women Voters HERE.
If you need to register or update your information, click HERE.
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We are seeing more scam emails from someone posing as Rev. Garmon asking for help (a recent subject line was "Request" from "[email protected]"). Remember that Meredith will never email you requesting gift cards or favors. If you are ever in doubt, contact [email protected]. Learn more HERE.
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e-Shrine of Vows
Check out our electronic CUUC Shrine of Vows HERE. Eventually, these will be printed out and incorporated into a physical display. For now, draw inspiration from your fellow Community UUs by seeing what they have vowed. If your vow isn't included, please email yours to Rev. Meredith at [email protected] |
Share the Plate for May:
Refugee Pandemic Support
The pandemic has impacted the lives of our refugee population in Westchester in many ways: delaying a job search or a move, reducing work hours, and interrupting education and activities for children who were beginning to acclimate to their new home. We will donate half our non-pledge collection to organizations that address refugees' needs during the coming months. Donate online and select Share the Plate, or make checks to CUUC with memo "Share the Plate - Refugees."
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You can pay your pledge, donate to the Share the Plate, or contribute to our Benevolent Fund or Minister's Discretionary Fund via PayPal by clicking "Donate" at our website
cucwp.org.
Or click the button below.
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This Week at CUUC
ONLINE MEETING ROOMS
RE Room ending 4635 - zoom.us/j/602164635 or call 646-558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 602 164 635
Adam Kent's Zoom - zoom.us/j/2506008849 or call 646-558-8656 and enter Meeting ID 250 600 8849. Password 315625. Please mute your microphones.
Friday, May 15 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Rm 8428); 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (Adam's Zoom); 7:00pm Journey Group Check-in: Sehdeva (Rm 7899)
Saturday, May 16 - 10:00am Zen Online (Rm 7899); 12:00pm Journey Group Monthly Topic: Rev. Morra (
Rm 2210);
Sunday, May 17 - 10:00am Sunday Worship (Rm 1991); 11:00am Coffee Hour (Rm 2210); 11:00am COA Reception (Rm
8428);
12:00pm Journey Group Check-In: Miller (Rm 8944); 1:00pm Journey Group Monthly Topic: Freiberger (Rm 2210); 4:00pm Adult/Youth Common Read Book Discussion (Rm 7899)
Monday, May 18 - 10:00am Journey Group Check-In: Kung (Terri's Zoom); 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (Adam's Zoom); 7:00pm Journey Group Check-In: Rev. Morra (Rm 2210)
Tuesday, May 19 - 9:30am PreK Story Time with Diane (RE Rm 4635); 3:00pm Mandala Meditation with April (Rm 2210); 7:15pm Children's Story Time (RE Rm 4635); 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal - Sop, Alto (Rm 2210)
Wednesday, May 20 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Rm 8428); 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal - Tenor, Bass (Rm 2210); 7:15pm Children's Story Time (RE Rm 4635); 7:30pm Program Council (Rm 8944); 7:30pm Board of Trustees Check In (Rm 7899); 8:30pm RE Council Meeting (Rm 8428)
Thursday, May 21 - 9:30am PreK Story Time with Diane (RE Rm 4635); 11:30am Science & Spirituality (Rm 7899); 7:00pm 2020-2021 Budget Q&A Session (Rm 8944); 7:15pm Children's Story Time (RE Rm 4635); 7:30pm Journey Group Check-In: Manetta/McGahren-Clemens (Rm 7899); 7:30 Journey Group Check-In: Majsak (Joe's Personal Zoom)
Friday May 22 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Rm 8428); 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (Adam's Zoom); 6:30 Jr Youth Group (Rm 8428); 7:00pm Journey Group Check-in: Sehdeva (Rm 7899)
Saturday, May 23 - 10:00am Zen Online (Rm 7899)
Sunday, May 24 - 10:00am Sunday Worship (Rm 1991); 10:00am RE Classes K-5 (Rm 8428); 11:00am Coffee Hour (Rm 2210); 11:00am 6-12 Youth Group (Rm 8428); 12:00pm Journey Group Monthly Topic: Miller (Rm 8944); 12:30pm 2020-2021 Budget Q&A Session (Rm 7899); 4:00pm Adult/Youth Common Read Book Discussion (Rm 7899)
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Dir of Lifespan Religious Education and Faith Development: Tracy Breneman,
[email protected], 914-946-1660 x4 or 914-434-7539
Congregation & Communications Administrator: Pamela Parker,
[email protected], 914-946-1660 x2
Board of Trustees
Social Justice Coordinators
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