Sun Sep 5, 10:00am ~ “Curiosity”
~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
Our September theme of the month is key spiritual trait. Nothing shrinks our spirits quite like judgmentalism -- and curiosity is the antidote to judgmentalism.
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Sun Sep 12, 10:00am ~ “Ingathering”
~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
To participate in our water service from home, have a small bowl, with a half-inch of tap water in it. Also have a small glass or vial of water. This could be special water you may have collected from some place you visited over the summer, or it could also have tap water.
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or phone in (audio only): 1-929-436-2866
Meeting: 336 956 2210 · Passcode: 468468
For additional CUUC program & login information, scroll to bottom
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Dear Ones,
As LoraKim and I march through our 60s (like, it seems, Sherman marching to the sea) the thought of retiring from settled UU ministry does occur to me. I wanted to let you know. I am eyeing the summer of 2023 -- 22 months from now -- as a possibility for stepping down from the pulpit of this wonderful congregation I have had the honor of serving since 2013. That's not definite at this point, but I did want to go ahead and let you know it's under consideration.
We have, then, this question to consider together: What can we accomplish together in two more years? I look forward to your thoughts.
Yours in the faith we share,
– Meredith
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September 12, 19, and 26, 4:00–5:30pm at CUUC
K-12th grade RE classes and Youth Group start meeting outside at CUUC Sunday, September 12th, 4:00–5:30pm! We are excited to collaborate with the CUUC PlaceKeepers as we cultivate curiosity about Place in relation to ourselves, each other, and the planet. We will meet Sunday afternoons September 12, 19, and 26th during the 4:30pm outdoor, in-person worship service. Diane and Hans will offer childcare on the outside playground. Everyone will observe pandemic safety protocols, including wearing masks. This Saturday, September 4th, Bice will offer a demonstration of some of the activities for RE classes. 1st Saturday PlaceKeeping begins in the morning with the wheelbarrow brigade then the demonstration around noon. More information is included in the box below. We look forward to seeing you!
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Congregation & Community News |
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Our Faith Family
We are deeply saddened to learn that Vivian Frommer passed away on Aug 31. Vivian became a member of CUUC in 1969 and, after her retirement in 2002 from a career in not-for-profit public relations, she had enjoyed hiking, birding, travel, and spending time with family. Her family shares that she was grateful for her friends and discussion groups at CUUC.
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Celebration of Life for Erik Manfred Hartmann, Sat Sep 18, 1:30pm, Sanctuary
We will gather to remember Erik Hartmann, son of beloved CUUC member Ingrid Hartmann, who passed away Dec 4, 2020. Click here to learn more about Erik. We recommend those attending wear masks and maintain distance from people not in your own household. If you wish, contributions in Erik’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association or a local food pantry.
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From PlaceKeepers
“First Saturdays” PlaceKeeping Practice, Sat Sep 4
One of the outdoor PlaceKeeping/Religious Education activities planned for October will be showing students how a cord, a nail, and sidewalk chalk can be used to draw a personal mandala. After this Sat's morning woodchip wheelbarrow brigade, Bice will demonstrate the simple process for all who want to learn now and help us teach later. Click to read more about the practice. Contact: Bice Wilson (bicewilson@gmail.com).
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Science & Spirituality Group
Science & Spirituality, Thu Sep 9, 11:30am, Room 41 & FaceTime
We meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursday to discuss books and articles on the intersection of spirituality and science. Join us! Conta ct: Norm Handelman (yakman42@gmail.com)
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From Refugee Resettlement
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From Racial Justice/In the Spirit of Truth
Book Discussion: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson, Sun Oct 24, 11:45am, Zoom 3131 and In Person (Conditions Permitting)
In Caste, Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson explores the unspoken system of human ranking and reveals how our lives are still restricted by what divided us centuries ago. The Racial Justice/In the Spirit of Truth team invites you to read this essential work and join us for discussion. We hope to hold additional groups, and to reach out to neighboring congregations to join us. Contact: Jeff Tomlinson (jefftomlinson8@gmail.com)
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Join the CUUC A/V Club
Support our online worship services (and hopefully soon our in-person hybrid services) by signing up with the CUUC A/V Club. If you consider yourself a "Zoom veteran" and feel comfortable with screen sharing and audio controls in meetings, we need YOU to join our rotating team of hosts who stream operations from their homes. Please reach out to Kim Force (kimforce@gmail.com) or Christian Force (force2k1@gmail.com).
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From the Reopening & Worship Committees
Outdoor In-Person Afternoon Services, Starting Sun Sep 12, 4:30pm, Lower Parking Lot
We invite all to join together outdoors in the lower lot on Sunday afternoons for an in-person service that will be a more intimate version of the one we streamed online that morning. Bring your own lawn chair or use the extra chairs we'll provide. You must wear a mask and we recommend social distancing. If the weather is inclement or threatening and we need to cancel, we will send out an email and post a notice on the CUUC website. Afternoon services are being planned for Sep 12, 19, and 26, and possibly beyond. The gatherings will also include outdoor RE activities for children and youth from 4:00-5:30. Stay tuned for more details. Contact: Ceighton Cray ( creighton.cray@gmail.com) |
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Car Donation Wanted
One of our local Special Immigrant Visa refugees, sponsored by the Interfaith Council for New Americans of Westchester, is hoping to find a car to help his family become more independent. This is a family of 6, but any size car would be helpful! Contact: Jane Dixon (lilrhodie@gmail.com) or Robin Rocchi ( robinandal@verizon.net)
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Sign Up for Journey Groups
Our Journey Groups are for exploring together, and spiritually growing and deepening, each in our own way. Journey Groups meet once a month, Sep through Jun, to examine monthly themes. Many of last year's facilitators are returning. While you are welcome to rejoin a group you were in before, we encourage everyone to try a new meeting this year. Click here to sign up for a Jourey Group onlline. Click here for the September reading packet, "On the Journey: Curiosity."
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A Tempo Now on Fridays Only
Adam Kent's live online house concerts "A Tempo with Adam" will now be once a week on Fridays only. Zoom in today, Fri Sep 3 at 3:00pm, to bit.ly/A-Tempo-With-Adam, or visit Adam's Facebook Live feed.
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From Democracy Matters
Take Action to Protect Democracy!
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Make a Joyful Noise
Last winter and spring, the CUUC choir had the wonderful experience of welcoming singers from around the country to virtually sing with us, including choir members from other local UU congregations. Many of them are back with their own choirs again, so help us fill those spots by joining us - and invite your friends! All voice parts welcome. You don’t need to read music (just match pitch) or be a techie (we’ll teach you). Click here to learn more. Contact Lisa Meyer, Choir Director (musiciansings@yahoo.com, 347-278-3187).
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Children's Story Time
Thursdays, 7:15pm, Zoom 4635, beginning Sep 9
Story time continues with Barbara M reading Five Children and It by E. Nesbit (grades 4-7). "While their parents are away, some English children unearth a sand-fairy that is forced to grant their wishes, but luckily for them the wishes come undone at sunset." Contact: Tracy Breneman (cuucwptracy@gmail.com).
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District Happenings - September 2021
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September Share the Plate: Interfaith Council for New Americans of Westchester
This month we donate half of our non-pledge collection to the Interfaith Council for New Americans of Westchester (ICNAW), a coalition of local congregations (including CUUC) that welcomes refugees resettled in our area. ICNAW has provided support to three resettled families locally over the last few years. After the tumult and evacuations in Afghanistan, we expect to welcome a fourth family as soon as this fall. Contact Robin Rocchi (robinandal@verizon.net) or Jane Dixon (lilrhodie@gmail.com). Mail checks to CUUC with the memo "Share the Plate - ICNAW" or click here to pay online, and select "Share the Plate" to split your CUUC donation with ICNAW. You may also select "Other" and specify "ICNAW" in the note if you'd like your full donation to benefit the group.
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For links to our Zoom online meetings, see below.
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Weekly Calendar and Logins
Sat Sep 4 - 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 12:30pm Journey Group Facilitators (Zoom 6161)
Sun Sep 5 - 10:00am Worship (Summer Worship Zoom); 11:15am Coffee Hour (Coffee Hour Zoom)
Mon Sep 6 - Office Closed; 7:00pm Rental: Westchester Community for Humanistic Judaism (Sanctuary)
Tue Sep 7 - 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal (Zoom 3131); 7:30pm Committee on Ministry (Zoom 2210)
Wed Sep 8 - 6:00pm RE & PlaceKeepers Planning (Zoom 8428); 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal (Zoom 3131); 7:30pm Board of Trustees (Zoom 7899)
Thu Sep 9 - 11:30am Science & Spirituality (In Person & FaceTime); 6:30pm Youth Group Advisor Meeting (Zoom 2210); 7:15pm Children's Story Time (Zoom 4635); 7:30pm Religious Education Council (Zoom 2210)
Fri Sep 10 - 3:00pm “ A Tempo with Adam” (A Tempo Zoom and Facebook Live)
Sat Sep 11 - 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899)
Sun Sep 12 - 10:00am Sunday Worship (Worship Zoom); 11:15am Coffee Hour (Coffee Hour Zoom); 4:00pm Outdoor Religious Education and Childcare (Upper Parking Lot); 4:30pm Outdoor Worship (Lower Parking Lot)
ONLINE ZOOM MEETING LOGINS
or phone (audio only): 929-436-2866
Meeting: 336 956 2210 · Passcode: 468468
or phone (audio only): 646-876-9923
Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468
or phone (audio only): 646-876-9923
Meeting: 289 850 7899 · Passcode: 468468
or phone (audio only): 646-876-9923
Meeting ID: 313 195 3131 · Passcode: 468468
or phone (audio only): 929-436-2866
Meeting: 616 163 6161 · Passcode: 468468
or phone (audio only): 646-558-8656
Meeting: 602 164 635 · Passcode: 468468
or phone (audio only): 646-558-8656
Meeting: 817 388 428 · Passcode: 468468
or phone (audio only): 929-436-2866
Meeting: 939 6077 5149 · Passcode: 468468
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Contacts
Dir of Lifespan Religious Education and Faith Development: Tracy Breneman, cuucwptracy@gmail.com, 914-434-7539
Board of Trustees
Social Justice Coordinators
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