Our in-person worship is live-streamed on Zoom.
Masks are required for those attending in person.
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IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM WORSHIP
Sun Oct 30, 10:00am “A Day for Remembering” ~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
Halloween is, originally and traditionally, a time for remembering our hallowed ones. They live on in and through us -- whether we consciously recall them or not. Remembering them is a key part of knowing ourselves.
Child care begins at 9:45am. Religious Exploration classes and activities begin at 10:00am. The 1st-3rd, 4th-5th, and 6th-7th graders have classes; 8th-12th graders are setting up the Halloween party, which begins after RE in the red hallway.
We are no longer requiring proof of vaccination. We continue to require masks for those attending service in person.
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IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM WORSHIP
Sun Nov 6, 10:00am “Making Meaning and the Art of Navigating Chaos” ~ Rev. Lane L.Cobb, guest worship leader
Humans are existential animals - on a quest for enduring meaning. In an often chaotic and unordered universe, we want to know our place in the world. We want to know that what we do matters. But in a world where meaning is subjective, how can we know that our lives make a difference?
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or phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468
Everyone live-streaming the service is invited to stay online afterward to join our Odyssey Program on Sun Oct 30. We will offer our virtual coffee hour at the conclusion of the program. Log in to bit.ly/CUUC-CoffeeHour or phone: 929-436-2866. Meeting: 336 956 2210, Passcode: 468468
For additional CUUC program & login information, scroll to the bottom.
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Sun Oct 30, 10:00-11:15am
1st-3rd Grade: Room 33 in the yellow hallway with Laura S and Christine H. Signs of Our Faith curriculum, session 3, Our Faith is a Journey. Children learn that a covenant for being together is a sign of our faith. They make a covenant together, look for signs of covenanting in congregational life, and discover additional ways UUs support one another to build a faith that will give their lives meaning and purpose.
4th-5th Grade: Room 41 in the green hallway with Laura G and Lane C. Toolbox of Faith curriculum, session 2, Questioning (Magnifying Glass). The magnifying glass symbolizes questioning and looking deeper. This session focuses on the value of questioning assumptions and wondering, "Why?" The children hear about astronomer and Unitarian Maria Mitchell, who embodied the truth-seeking quality of Unitarian faith and examine assumptions that are being questioned in current events.
6th-7th Grade: Room 21 in the blue hallway (just for this week) with Gus C. Riddle and Mystery curriculum, session 4, Thinking of God. This session's Big Question is probably one of the first that pops into our minds when speaking of big questions. Is there a God? Youth whose families never discuss God may pray in time of need. Youth whose families teach and expect belief in God may yearn for concrete proof. UUs leave the question of God to individual consideration. Yet our faith offers much guidance to support youth and adults as they seek their own understandings.
8th-12th Grade: Red Hallway with Max T and Stevie C. Youth will decorate the rooms and set up the Halloween party, which begins after RE. 8th-9th grade OWL class does not meet this week.
Sun 30 Oct, During & After RE Classes
A beloved annual CUUC tradition continues this Sunday with the parade of Halloween costumes during the worship service. Bring out your ghouls, goblins, superheros and princesses! We can't wait to see your costumes! After RE, the Youth Group is hosting a Halloween party with treats, games, and glow sticks for making headbands, glasses, and other things you can wear to be more visible as you Trick-or-Treat on Monday. And there will be brains, creepy crawlies, and other spooky things! Mwahaha... 👻 🎃 🕸 🍬🍭🦇
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This Sunday features music for a UU Day of Remembrance and a Halloween preview. .. Click here to read Adam Kent's blog post. |
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Congregation & Community News |
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Family & Youth Activity for HOPE
Family & Youth Activity: To-Go Bag Lunch Prep for HOPE Community Services, Sat Oct 29, 10:30am-12:00pm, at CUUC
We will be making bag lunches and breakfasts. Join us and bring friends! RSVP to Christine Haran (christineharan@yahoo.com) to coordinate what food is needed.
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Hunger & Homelessness
Hunger & Homelessness Social Justice Team, Introductory Meeting, Sun Oct 30, 8:30am, Room 21
We do: toys; clothing; furniture; food, both cooked and uncooked; backpacks; mittens; toiletries, and underwear. Come learn all the different ways you can make a difference in people’s lives – we have volunteer opportunities for as little as one hour of your time. And bring your ideas for new projects, big and small. For info contact John Cavallero ( jcwpny@gmail.com), or Scott Damashek ( scottdamashek@gmail.com) |
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Odyssey Program
At our Odyssey Programs, longtime CUUC members share the stories of their lives and faith with the congregation, to pass along wisdom and deepen our understanding of one another. Please join us for our second Odyssey on Oct 30, after worship, when we speak with Karen Schatzel.
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Plastic Salad Containers & Bags Needed
We have a great way for you to REuse plastic salad containers (as shown in the image and larger) and plastic bags. Mary Cavallero needs them for a children’s activity she is leading Sun Nov 6. If you have any to spare, please bring them in. Contact Mary Cavallero (marycava4@gmail.com). Thank you!
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PlaceKeeping Practice
"First Saturdays" PlaceKeeping Practice, Sat Nov 5, CUUC Grounds
Join the PlaceKeepers each month to appreciate, improve, and maintain the building and grounds of CUUC, our spiritual home. Join us at 10:00am for our Gratitude Practice, based on the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address. Socialize by the Spirit Fire, help tend our springs and paths, or take a walk and watch for wildlife. You are welcome to join us throughout the day. Contact: Bice Wilson (bicewilson@gmail.com).
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Pastoral Associates Program
Pastoral Associates Program, First Meeting Sun Nov 13, 9:00am, Room 21
CUUC is launching a new Pastoral Associates program. Our Pastoral Associates, once they complete six training sessions, will be available to lend a caring ear and a supportive presence for those navigating life's transitions. The once-a-month trainings will be led by Rev. Meredith Garmon and Rev. Stevie Carmody, a UU minister who serves as the Emerging Adult Ministry Associate at the UUA, and is currently in process to become a Community Minister in Affiliation with CUUC. If you think you might like to be a pastoral associate, please see Rev. Meredith (minister@cucwp.org).
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Journey Groups
Journey Groups are small-group monthly meetings on a different topic each month. In Journey Groups we explore our deepest values and inner voices. Together we can grow in depth and spiritual maturity by exploring together the significant issues on which religions at their best have always guided people to greater insight. If you're not in a Journey Group… it's not too late! Sign up at cucwp.org/journey-groups. The following 6 groups have openings:
ZOOM ONLY GROUPS:
3rd Wednesdays at 7:30pm, led by Tracy
4th Thursdays at 7:00pm, led by Tori
HYBRID GROUPS (meeting in-person, with Zoom availability):
NEW - 2nd Sundays at 11:45am, led by Rev. Stevie Carmody - NEW
2nd Thursdays at 7:30pm, led by Kevin & Debra
3rd Fridays at 11:00am, led by Rev. Meredith
3rd Fridays at 7:00, led by Irene & Alex
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Gratitudes
Many thanks to our skilled cooking crew and all the other volunteers who made last Sunday's Congregation Brunch both a heart-warming and belly-filling delight. We're grateful to have this festive opportunity back, a time to break bread together, strengthen old social connections, and create new ones. Our next Brunch is scheduled for Jan 15. Help us make it happen! To volunteer, contact Kate Colson (kac1161@gmail.com).
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Early Voting Starts Saturday
Election Day is Tue Nov 8 - Early voting: Sat Oct 29 to Sun Nov 6
Do you know that, in addition to the Governor’s race, there are multiple other races on the ballot, including 14 candidates for the NYS Supreme Court? Be prepared – enter your address to access your personal ballot at Vote411.org. Voters in Westchester Country can vote early at ANY of the 23 designated early voting locations. Remember to flip your ballot over to vote on the Environmental Bond Issue. Exercise our 5th Principle “The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process!”
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Hunger Busters
Next Meals for HOPE meal prep: Mon Oct 31, 10:00am-2:00pm, CUUC Kitchen
Halloween doesn't scare the Meals for HOPE cooking team, who puts our congregation's mission into action by preparing meals that we bring to feed our neighbors at HOPE Community Services and the Open Arms shelter. Please support the team in this good work. We promise no tricks, just the treat of knowing you have made a difference. Click here to see the different ways you can help. Sign up in advance using the HOPE Planning Schedule.
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ISO: Back-up Sandwich Team Volunteers
"ISO" means "In Search Of." The Meals for HOPE sandwich team is still looking for volunteer substitutes to help out when needed. We gather on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:30am in the CUUC kitchen to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Contact: Ellen Simon (efsimon1@gmail.com)
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Facing Our Mortality Group
Facing Our Mortality Together, Tue Nov 1, 5:00pm, Zoom 7899
The pandemic made us more aware that we need to look at our mortality straight on and not put off what needs doing – like getting all our information organized for “in case.” It can be daunting to do this alone, so a group of us have been working together on end-of-life organizer workbooks, looking to Rev. Meredith for calm courage in this work. We’ll reconvene on Tue Nov 1 at 5:00pm on Zoom. If you are interested or have questions, call or email Karen Leahy ( karenleahy101@gmail.com; 914-562-5608). Non-seniors welcome! |
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Next “Path to Our Future” Focus Group
Path to Our Future Focus Group, Wed Nov 2 (Online), 7:00-8:00pm, Zoom 6161
The CUUC Self-Assessment team invites you to attend our focus groups for deeper discussions about the priorities and direction we want for our congregation in the future. At our next meeting, we invite your input on how CUUC can increase and improve accessibility in all of its forms to meet the needs of current and future congregants. Contact: Terri Kung ( madterri@gmail.com)
Upcoming Path to Our Future Focus Groups:
Sun Nov 6 (In Person), 11:45am, Room 11 - Nurturing each other in our spiritual journeys
Sun Nov 13 (In Person), 11:45am, Room 11 - Expanding diverse voices at CUUC
Sun Nov 20 (In Person), 11:45am, Room 11 - Topic TBD
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Board Open House
Board Open House, Sun Nov 6, Fellowship Hall & Zoom 3131, after worship
The Board of Trustees will host a hybrid open house to update the congregation on key steps of the ministerial transition, as well as to answer questions from congregants. The Board will also provide an update on key strategic goals for 2022-2023. Contact: Creighton Cray ( creighton.cray@gmail.com) |
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Environment on the Ballot
Your ballot will have an important proposition, endorsed unanimously by CUUC’s Environmental Practices Group. The New York State Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act of 2022 will be on the flip side of the ballot – be sure to flip the ballot over and vote on Proposition 1. We urge you to vote in favor. Early voting from Sat Oct 29 through Sun Nov 6 can be done in Westchester at ANY of the 23 designated early voting locations. Election day is Tue Nov 8 – only at your polling place. Please view and share these videos explaining Proposition 1:
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Committee on Ministry
Committee on Ministry: Who Are We?
One of the questions that arose at the congregation workshop on Sat Sep 24 was conflict resolution. Not all may know that CUUC has a committee charged with the responsibility to initiate and oversee processes of reconciliation when there are conflicts between a CUUC member and another member – and that is the Committee on Ministry (CoM). The CoM grew out of a concern that the congregation often evaluated its professional minister but not itself, implying that the minister was responsible for the success or failure of the ministry, and that the minister, and not the congregation, owned the ministry. Since 2014, the CoM has carried out the review of four areas of ministry: Worship, Justice, Education, and Pastoral (congregational member) Care. Click here for a more detailed description of CoM responsibilities. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Auction
If you are new to our congregation or haven't attended the auction before, you may have some questions. We have answers! Take a look at our FAQ document, which covers everything from "What is a Bid & Bump?", to food preferences and childcare. Our planning is in full swing and we'd love to know if you'll be coming - please buy your tickets now! Click here for our Auction donation flyer with more information. You can also buy your tickets online using the yellow "Donation" button at our website homepage, cucwp.org. (Select "Auction Fundraiser" from the dropdown, type amount, and enter. On the next page, click "+ Write a note (Optional)" to write number of tickets or other instructions.) Or fill out your paper ticket order form this Sunday at service, where tickets will be available. Thank you for your support! Contact: Janet Bear (jsbear1@gmail.com)
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Save the Date: Adam Kent in Concert
Music at CUUC presents Adam Kent in Concert: “Music from the Jewish Diaspora,” Sun Nov 13, 2:30pm, In Person in the CUUC Sanctuary and Livestream
Pianist and CUUC Music Director presents a program of works by composers of Jewish descent, including Ernst Bloch, Felix Mendelssohn, George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Darius Milhaud, & Moriz Moszkowski. Donations gratefully accepted at the door, or donate online at bit.ly/Donate-CUUC. To view the simultaneous livestream, log in at bit.ly/Music-at-CUUC, or phone (audio only): 646-876-9923. Webinar: 761 321 991, Passcode: 468468,
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Anti-Racism Workshop
Jubilee Three Anti-Racism Workshop, Fri Jan 13, 6:00–9:00pm; Sat Jan 14, 9:00am–8:00pm; Sun Jan 15, 12:00–6:30pm, on Zoom (register to receive link). Rebate for CUUC members until Fri Nov 11
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Virtual Sunday Greeters
Be an online greeter and watch the "virtual door" in our Zoom room on Sunday mornings. It's easy! (1) Log in by 10:00am; (2) Click the chat icon (speech bubble with three dots inside); (3) Check that your chat is set to go to "Everyone"; (4) Type a greeting, like "Good Morning. Welcome to online worship at CUUC!"; (5) Invite newcomers to chat, "If this is your first time visiting, and you feel comfortable, please let us know who you are and where you are from"; (6) When someone types in the chat, you type a reply. When Talia types "Good morning!" you greet Talia with "Welcome, Talia. Thanks for joining us today!"; (7) That's it! By about 10:15, you're done, having helped us connect to one another in our virtual space. Please email Pam ( admin@cucwp.org) to step up and spread CUUC's mission of welcome!
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October Share the Plate: PrideWorks®
This month we share half our non-pledge collection with PrideWorks®, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) youth, their allies, and the adults in their lives. CUUC's support of PrideWorks® affirms our commitment to this youth ministry outreach. Contact Tracy Breneman ( cuucwptracy@gmail.com) or Tony Arrien (arrien@optonline.net). Mail checks to CUUC with the memo “Share the Plate - PrideWorks” or click here to pay online, and select “Share the Plate.” You may also select “Other” and type in “PrideWorks” in the note if you'd like your full donation to go to the group.
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Caring & Sharing
If we can help you or someone you know in our congregation, reach out to this month's primary caregiver: Catherine Kortlandt (914-834-7112 or catherinekortlandt@gmail.com). You may also contact the CUUC office (admin@cucwp.org).
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For links to our Zoom online meetings, see below.
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Weekly Calendar and Logins
Sat Oct 29 - 1 0:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899)
Sun Oct 30 - 8:30am Hunger & Homelessness (Room 21); 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am RE: 1st-7th Grade Classes; 8-12th Grade Youth Group (Classrooms); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & CUUC Worship Zoom); 11:15 Halloween Party (Red Hall); 11:15am Odyssey Program (Sanctuary, CUUC Worship Zoom); 12:15am Social Hour (Fellowship Hall); 12:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 5:00pm Music Committee (Zoom 7899)
Mon Oct 31 - 10:00am Meals for HOPE (Kitchen)
Tue Nov 1 - 5:00pm Facing Our Mortality Together Group ( Zoom 7899); 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary); 7:30pm Committee on Ministry ( Zoom 2210)
Wed Nov 2 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party ( Zoom 6161); 7:30pm Path to the Future Focus Group ( Zoom 6161); 7:30pm Program Council ( Zoom 7899)
Thu Nov 3 - 11:30am Science & Spirituality Group (Fireside & Zoom 7899); 7:30pm Journey Group Facilitators (Parsonage & Zoom 6161); 7:30pm Story Time with Barbara ( Zoom 3131)
Sat Nov 5 - 10:00am-5:00pm "First Saturdays" PlaceKeeping Practice (CUUC Grounds); 1 0:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 12:30pm Journey Group Facilitators (Parsonage & Zoom 6161); 2:00pm Rental: Westchester Community for Humanistic Judaism (Fellowship Hall)
Sun Nov 6 - 9:00am Auction Committee (Room 21 & Zoom 6161); 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am RE Chapel: 1st-7th Grades (Fellowship Hall); 10:00am RE: 8th-9th OWL & Youth Group (Classrooms); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & CUUC Worship Zoom); 11:15 Social Hour (Fellowship Hall); 12:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:30am Religious Exploration Information Session (Room 43); 11:45am Board of Trustees Open House (Fellowship Hall & Zoom 3131); 11:45am Path to the Future Focus Group (Room 11)
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
Board of Trustees
Social Justice Coordinators
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