Sun May 16, 10:00am ~ “Repairing”
~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
How can frayed relationships be repaired? What social fractures can be repaired?
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Sun May 23, 10:00am ~ “Flowers!”
~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
Our flower celebration service. Please send pics of flowers around your abode -- or any place you've personally visited this spring. (Only photos you've taken yourself, please.) Send the pics to cuucWPworship@gmail.com, or post them at Facebook, CUUC Forum.
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or phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468
or phone in (audio only): 929-436-2866 · Meeting: 336 956 2210 · Passcode: 468468
For additional CUUC program & login information, scroll to bottom
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Important Upcoming Deadlines:
May 23: Materials from Bridging youth for the June 6th ceremony due.
Young Children: Families continue using the online UU POP (Parents of Preschoolers) curriculum, with new materials added every month and great for children of all ages. *Families are not available this weekend so there will not be play time at CUUC this Saturday. We will try again later if there is interest.
K-9th & Adult RE Classes Meet Sun May 16, Zoom 8428
Faith & Justice, K-4th Grade: Children will learn about worm composting with a hands-on activity. Norm is delivering a little bucket of earthworms and soil to each child! Norm H and Laura S are leading class.
Healthy Relationships & Self-Esteem, 5th-7th Grade & 7th-9th Grade: Youth will discuss decision making in their relationships with family, friends, and partners. A key goal of this session is to increase youth’s confidence in their ability to make healthy and wise decisions. Denice T and Laura G are leading the 5th-7th grade class. Seonaidh D and Monica D are leading the 7th-9th grade class.
Parents & Caregivers as Sexuality Educators, Adult RE:
This is the LAST class and the topic is supporting youth in healthy decision making. This session helps adults to affirm young people and nurture an atmosphere of trust and communication to support their child’s developing decision-making capacity. Kate C and Jane P are leading. Classes are open to all adults and intended to support conversations at home. Visit the class resources doc HERE.
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This Sunday's musical selections center the work of composers outside the mainstream. These are artists to whom the so-called canon of Western Art Music owes reparations and recognition. A native of Oakland, Harry Partch rejected the traditional Western tuning system of 12 equal 1/2 steps, developing an approach based instead on a 43-microtonal division of the octave. He designed and built his own instruments to realize his vision. .. Click here to read Adam Kent's blog post. |
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Canvass Update
We are currently over 70% of the way to our $380,000 Annual Giving Campaign goal. When you fulfill your pledge, please consider using personal checks, checks from your bank, or transfers using Zelle (using email kortlandtbunch@gmail.com), because these incur no charges. While PayPal's fee is minor for small offerings it becomes significant for larger pledge payments (for example, a $1000 payment costs CUUC $22.30 in fees). Other ways to pledge include donating appreciated securities, or donating directly from your IRA. Click here to see the full letter from the treasurer. Contact Chris Kortlandt (917-821-4289, treasurerCUUCWP@gmail.com).
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New 8 Principles Song - Videos Due Sun May 16
The K-4th grade class learned about the 8th Principle, chose children's language for it, and chose three tunes for a new 8 Principles Song! All PreK-12th graders are invited to record yourself singing with Adam and Laura S's sample and be in the video that we'll share on RE Sunday, June 6th. The video will be similar to the recordings you have seen our choir offer in online worship services. The hard deadline to submit your recordings is this Sunday, May 16th. Read more about the project and find video filming and submission instructions HERE. Contact Lyra Harada with questions (musicalyra13@gmail.com). Thank you very much in advance for participating. We look forward to your submissions!
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Flower Photos Wanted
On Sun May 23 we will hold our flower celebration service - virtually! Instead of bringing in real live blooms, please send us pics of flowers around your residence or any place you've personally visited this spring. (Only photos you've taken yourself, please.) We'll use them to make a video montage. Email your digital files to cuucWPworship@gmail.com, or post them on CUUC's Facebook Forum: facebook.com/groups/cucforum.
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Annual Meeting - Save the Date
CUUC Annual Meeting, Sun Jun 6, After Worship
We are planning to hold the meeting online again. Details will be coming soon, including the proposed budget. Committee chairs, if you haven't yet, please submit your reports by Fri May 14. We plan to distribute the annual report booklet by email. If you prefer to be mailed a printed copy of the annual report, or know another Member of the congregation who would, please contact the office (admin@cucwp.org).
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Proposed Budget Q&A
2021-2022 Budget Q&A Sessions, Four Dates, Zoom 2210
The proposed 2021-2022 budget will be emailed shortly. Treasurer Chris Kortlandt is offering four online question & answer sessions for CUUC Members and Friends to review the budget prior to our annual meeting on Sun Jun 6. Session dates are:
- Thu May 20, 7:00pm
- Sun May 23, 12:30pm
- Thu May 27, 7:00pm
- Thu Jun 3, 7:00pm
To join, log into Zoom 2210 (link at bottom of newsletter). If you'd like to request a one-on-one online session to review the budget, email treasurerCUUCWP@gmail.com).
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Share-the-Plate Requests
Send Us Your Requests for 2021-2022 Share-the-Plate Recipients by Mon May 24
Each month we share half our non-pledge collection with an organization allied with CUUC's mission. We are accepting requests now for our 2021-2022 Share-the-Plate recipients. If you have a group to suggest, first reach out to the Social Justice Team or committee most likely to champion your request. Once you have their support, complete a request form (click to download, save, type in and email, or to print out, write in, and mail). Email completed forms to Mary Cavallero (marycava4@gmail.com) or snail mail to the office. Requests are due Mon May 24.
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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!
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Lost & Found
CUUC volunteers are hard at work clearing and reorganizing the Fellowship Hall storage closet, and they have discovered many unusual items - including a violin! If it belongs to you or someone you know, please contact the office (admin@cucwp.org) so you can be reunited!
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Virtual 2021 General Assembly
"Circle 'Round for Justice, Healing, Courage," Virtual UUA General Assembly, June 23-27
The annual General Assembly is where UUs worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. The 2021 GA will be a 100% virtual event, and we're excited to announce our Ware Lecture this year will be delivered by Stacy Abrams and Desmond Meade. Let’s reach record-breaking attendance! Anyone may attend; credentialed member delegates may vote. GA Registration is $200. Click here to register.
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UUA Common Read
- 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
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UUMUAC Conference
Zoom Conference: “The Seven Principles: Do They Work?” The Unitarian Universalist Multiracial Unity Action Council, Sat May 22, 11:00am - 4:30pm ~ Join a virtual event to explore what the Seven Principles mean to us as individual UUs, how the Principles can be better realized in the world, plus a revolutionary interpretation of the Principles in the struggle for the beloved community (aka the classless society). RSVP to uumuac@gmail.com by Fri May 21. Click here for the conference flyer and schedule.
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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).
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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."
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For links to our Zoom online meetings, see below.
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Weekly Calendar and Logins
Thu May 13 - 10:00am Music Appreciation (Zoom 5149); 11:30am Science & Spirituality (Zoom 7899); 4:00pm Nurture Nature Show (Webinar 1991); 7:15pm Children's Story Time (Zoom 4635); 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Zoom 3131); 7:30pm Journey Group: Van Hoomissen (Zoom 6161); 7:30pm Journey Group: Manetta/McGahren-Clemens (Zoom 7899); 7:30pm Religious Education Council Mtg (Zoom 2210)
Fri May 14 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 8428); 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (Zoom 5149)
Sat May 15 - 10:00am Caring & Sharing Comm Breakfast (CUUC Lot); 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 4:00pm Journey Group: Leahy (Zoom 2210)
Sun May 16 - 10:00am Sunday Worship (Zoom 1991); 11:15am Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:40am K-4th Grade RE Class (Rm 8428); 11:40am 5th-7th Grade RE Class (Rm 8428); 11:45am Journey Group: Freiberger (Zoom 7899); 11:45am Journey Group: Miller/Walkup (Zoom 6161); 11:50am 7th-9th Grade RE Class (Rm 8428); 12:00pm Adult RE: Supporting the Youth in Your Lives: Parents and Caregivers as Sexuality Educators (Rm 8428)
Mon May 17 - 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (Zoom 5149)
Tue May 18 - 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal, Soprano/Alto (Zoom 3131); 7:30pm Board of Trustees Book Club (Zoom 7899)
Wed May 19 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 8428); 6:00pm Choir Rehearsal, Tenor/Bass (Zoom 3131)
Thu May 20 - 4:00pm Nurture Nature Show (Webinar 1991); 7:00pm Proposed Budget Q&A Session (Zoom 2210); 7:15pm Children's Story Time (Zoom 4635); 7:30pm UUA Common Read Book Discussion (Zoom 6161)
Fri May 21 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 8428); 11:00am Journey Group: Rev. Garmon (Zoom 7899); 11:00am UUA Common Read Book Discussion (Zoom 6161); 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (Zoom 5149); 7:00pm Journey Group: Sehdeva/Cox (Zoom 7899); 7:00pm Youth Group, 8th-12th Grade (Zoom 8428)
Sat May 22 - 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 3:00pm UUA Common Read Book Discussion (Zoom 6161)
Sun May 23 - 10:00am Sunday Worship (Zoom 1991); 11:15am Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:40am K-4th Grade RE Class (Rm 8428); 11:40am 5th-7th Grade RE Class (Rm 8428); 11:50am 7th-9th Grade RE Class (Rm 8428); 12:00pm Adult RE: Supporting the Youth in Your Lives: Parents and Caregivers as Sexuality Educators (Rm 8428); 12:00pm UUA Common Read Book Discussion (Zoom 6161); 12:30pm Proposed Budget Q&A Session (Zoom 2210); 4:00pm Petra Thombs Ordination (Sanctuary & Zoom 2210)
ONLINE ZOOM MEETING LOGINS
or phone (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468
or phone (audio only): 929-436-2866 · Meeting: 336 956 2210 · 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
Congregation & Communications Administrator: Pamela Parker, admin@cucwp.org, 914-946-1660 x2
Board of Trustees
Social Justice Coordinators
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