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Sun Aug 11 2019 Summer #8
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Practice of the Week: Try Hard, Not Too Hard Ironically, moving from selfishness to concern for others starts with being honestly selfish. When such selfishness is hidden, that underground force colors everything you do, and you can't help but act with a twist. But each time you expose it, you are diminishing its power. Letting go of those selfish motives, we can relax -- and stop trying too hard. READ MORE |
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Upcoming Worship Services
Sun Aug 11, 10:00am, Fellowship Hall
"The Challenges of Love, What Makes It Work"
Rev. Dr. Jim Walkup
Rev. Dr. Walkup, an ordained Presbyterian minister as well as psychotherapist and marriage counselor, is a member of CUUC and the author of I Do: A Marriage Workbook for Engaged Couples.
Sun Aug 18, 10:00am, Fellowship Hall
"It Gets Hard Sometimes"
Rev. Meredith Garmon
Life throws us some lemons that aren't suitable for lemonade.
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Wild Walk and More at Governors Island, Aug 10, 10:30am, House of Solutions, Governors Island, NYC
Join us for any or all of three inspiring programs held at Governors Island. Learn more
HERE.
Contact: Rev. LoraKim Joyner (
[email protected]
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Rev. Dr. Jim Walkup, our worship leader this Sunday, shares these websites he'll be referring to in his sermon: Tara Brach is a Buddhist meditation leader who offers free lectures; John and Julie Gottman are two top researchers who founded The Gottman Institute and offer an email newsletter "Marriage Minute" with tips and inspiration. Visit to learn more.
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News From Environmental Practices
Have a cool movie night at home. Watch
Ice on Fire
on HBO narrated by United Nations Messenger of Peace Leonardo DiCaprio, who re-teams with
The 11th Hour
director Leila Conners for a look at how science might be able to reduce climate change and save the planet for future generations. Learn more HERE.
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American Moor, The Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce Street, NYC, Tue Aug 27 - Sat Oct 5
Keith Hamilton Cobb, son of CUUC members Jim and Mary Lane Cobb, is bringing his original award-winning play to NYC
. Learn more HERE. Tickets HERE. To join a CUUC group attending the
Sun Sep 22, 3:00pm show, contact Betsy Walkup (
[email protected])
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"Breakfast" Run, Sun Aug 18, 7:00am, First Unitarian Society, Hastings
Help support our NYC neighbors who are homeless. The daytime Breakfast Runs are the perfect opportunity to introduce kids to the practice of service to others. Join us, families! Learn more HERE. Contact: Art Lowenstein ([email protected]).
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Complimentary Fitness Class
Introductory Exercise Class, Fri Sep 13, 9:30-10:00am, Fireside
Fitness instructor and CUUC member Diane Terezakis is offering a free trial class for CUUC members and friends. Learn to strengthen, tone, and energize safely and effectively. Contact: [email protected].
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The Joy of Watercolor, Tuesdays starting Sep 10, 1:00-3:30pm, Fireside
Come learn with acclaimed watercolorist and teacher Neil Waldman. All are welcome, from beginners to advanced. Contact:
[email protected]
, 914-949-5257.
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The UU Congregation of Rockland in Pomona, NY, is looking for a part time/quarter-time Director of RE. See the job description
HERE. Contact: Leslie Jordan d'Oronzio (
[email protected]).
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Social Justice Opportunity
UU Service Committee Action Days, Mon Aug 19 - Fri Aug 30
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Anti-Racism Webinar, Tue Sep 17, 7:00 - 9:00pm
The UU Animal Ministry (UUAM) will host a webinar with Breeze Harper on ways to implement anti-racism and critical race literacy in the animal rights community. Contact: Roland Halpern (
[email protected]
). Learn more HERE.
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Stay connected! Come to air-conditioned Fellowship Hall for our summer services, led by members, friends, and guest ministers. Worship is more intimate and personal, with opportunities to participate and grow closer as a community. The nursery is staffed for the youngest, and light refreshments are at self-serve table. (Feel free to bring your own treats to share!)
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Share the Plate for 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.
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Caring & Sharing Circle
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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 or Zoom online meeting, contact the CUUC office (914-946-1660 x2,
[email protected]).
Sat Aug 10 - 9:00am Rental: Exercise; 10:00am Zen; 10:30am Wild Walk and More at Governors Island; 4:30pm Rental: WCHJ
Sun Aug 11 - 10:00am Summer Nursery Care; 10:00am Summer Worship; 11:30am Racial Justice SJT
Tue Aug 13 - 10:00am Rental: Exercise
Wed Aug 14 - 8:30am CUUC Dance Movement Group; 7:30pm Board of Trustees
Sat Aug 17 - 9:00am Rental: Exercise; 10:00am Zen
Sun Aug 18 - 9:00am Board Retreat (tentative); 10:00am Summer Nursery Care; 10:00am Summer Worship
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Coordinator of Religious Education: Michele Rinaldi,
[email protected], 914-946-1660 x4
Congregation & Communications Administrator: Pamela Parker,
[email protected], 914-946-1660 x2
Board of Trustees
Social Justice Coordinators
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Your Moment of Zen: Facing In, Facing Out Raccoon visited again from Cedarford and asked, "Why do some Zen groups sit facing into the circle, and some sit facing out?" Raven looked around and asked, "Any other questions?" Raccoon sat back and was silent. READ MORE
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