In Person and Online:
Sun Nov 21, 10:00am ~ “Gratitude for Gratitude”
~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
“Things fall apart,” wrote Yeats over 100 years ago. Many of us, maybe, find that even more true than ever in our times. Yet there are signs of hope. There's good news to be grateful for, but the best news of all is our own capacity for gratitude.
In our sanctuary, we follow Covid safety protocols: being vaccinated, remaining masked, and maintaining social distance. Please have your mask on and proof of vaccination (or blue dot on your name tag) ready as you enter.
To join the online livestream , click https://bit.ly/CUUC-Worship, or phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923. Webinar: 761 321 991, Passcode: 468468
At this time, we are not hosting in-person or virtual coffee hour after worship.
Childcare is provided each Sunday 9:30-11:45am, in the nursery or the outdoor playground.
Religious Education: We are offering Chapel for all ages in Fellowship Hall with the theme, Gratitude. See the RE box below for information. Please enter through the RE lobby. We observe Covid safety practices including wearing masks. Parents are asked to pick up children in Fellowship Hall right after worship so RE leaders can go to other activities.
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In Person and Online:
Sun Nov 28, 10:00am ~ “Sound Sense and Sensible Sound”
~ Adam Kent
The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once alluded to life without music as “a mistake.” But do we really need music to exist? What does music offer us humans beyond thought and language? CUUC music director Adam Kent shares his thoughts.
Religious Education classes and Youth Group do not meet Sun Nov 28.
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For additional CUUC program & login information, scroll to the bottom.
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Catch up and review our UU history -- see the " Table of Contents" with links to all the "UU Minute" segments -- both text and video.
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Every Sun, 9:30am-11:45am
Diane and Hans offer childcare for younger children on the outdoor playground.
This Sun Nov 21, 10:00am-11:15am
This Sunday, we are offering Chapel for all ages in Fellowship Hall with the theme, Gratitude. We will hear a story and learn about The Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address, share our gratitudes, and make gratitude journals to take home. Rev. Meredith and Tracy will swap places in the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall for the first part of services so our young people can enjoy special time with the Minister, then they’ll switch back. The 1st-9th grade classes and Youth Group do not meet.
Please enter through the RE lobby doors and visit our Welcome table. As your family completes vaccinations, please bring or e-mail Tracy (cuucwptracy@gmail.com) photos of your cards or other verification so we can put blue dots on name tags of everyone (all ages) vaccinated. We ask parents who attend worship in the Sanctuary to pick up your children right after worship so RE leaders can go to other activities. Children 5th grade and under, and those unvaccinated will wait in Fellowship Hall to be picked up. Youth in 6th grade and older who are vaccinated will be released to find their parents/guardians. Please read the RE newsletter for information about our updated Covid protocols.
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This Sunday features music for Thanksgiving to fill us with gratitude, while reflecting upon our diverse history. .. Click here to read Adam Kent's blog post.
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Congregation & Community News |
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In the Community
Annual Vigil for Kenneth Chamberlain, Sr., Fri Nov 19, 7:00-8:00pm, in front of White Plains Public Safety Building, 77 South Lexington Ave, White Plains
On the 10th anniversary of Mr. Chamberlain's killing, we gather to renew our pledge to advocate, to educate, and to build trust between communities of color and law enforcement. Vigil sponsors include WESPAC, MLK Institute, and CUUC.
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In our Building
Pianist Peggy Reich: "Jewish Musical Reflections," Sat Nov 20, 2:00pm, CUUC, Fellowship Hall
This free program explores how reflections of a culture can be heard in the music of composers of Jewish descent. Donations gratefully accepted. Presented by Westchester Community for Humanistic Judaism ( wchj.org) |
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Meet the Board
Meet the Board of Trustees, Sun Nov 21, after worship, Fellowship Hall and Livestream on Zoom 2210
The 2021 Board of Trustees has set for itself some ambitious goals this year, focusing on Community, Reopening, Ministerial Transition, and Membership. Click here to read more about our goals. We are making good progress, and want to update the congregation about where we are, as well as listen to your questions, suggestions, or concerns. In-person and livestream event.
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From the Committee on Ministry
Given two major transitions that we are facing – the return to in-person services and the possible retirement of our minister in June 2023 – this is a good time for us to explore our covenantal relationships. The brief COM survey has 11 questions and should take less than 10 minutes, so help us hear your voice by taking a few minutes to complete it. The survey will be open until Sun Dec 5. Click here to take our survey online. Click here to download a paper survey. |
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Brighten a Child's Holiday
Collection for Coachman Family Center Gift Cards, Sun Nov 28 - Dec 19
Be on the lookout for a Coachman Gift Cards table coming to the Fireside Area soon! Sign up and donate what you can so we meet our goal of presenting a $25 gift card to each school-aged child at the Coachman Family Center, a local shelter for families experiencing homelessness. You can bring cash or check, and the Hunger and Homelessness committee will purchase the gift cards to be delivered to the approximately 200 children currently residing at Coachman. You can also mail checks to CUUC with the memo "Coachman Gift Cards." Finally, you can donate online at cucwp.org by clicking the yellow Donate button and selecting "Coachman Gift Cards" from the dropdown list. Thank you in advance for continuing to help improve the season for those in our local community! Contact Jacy Good ( goodjacy@gmail.com). |
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Deck Our Halls
Our sanctuary will soon be adorned with bright poinsettias to usher in the holidays. You may contribute to our display as a way to honor, give thanks, or remember a person, event, or group. Please make checks for $20 per plant out to CUUC with the memo "Flowers," and send to the office with the names or message you would like included in the Christmas Eve order of service. Contact: Pam Parker ( admin@cucwp.org). |
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CUUCers In the News
CUUC member Amy Nathan was among those interviewed for the National Public Radio story “ Overlooked trailblazer: Before Rosa Parks, Sarah Keys refused to back down,” about 23-year-old Army private Sarah Keys, who was jailed in 1952 after refusing to give up her seat for a white Marine. Amy is the author of Take a Seat - Make a Stand, a book about Keys for young people. Thank you, Amy, for helping ensure a new generation hears the story of a young Black woman’s courage and determination that ultimately led to a ruling against race-based seating on interstate buses. |
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Invite an International Student to Your Table
Is there room at your Thanksgiving table? Make a place for an international student! Discover new topics for the family dinner conversation, expand cultural understanding, and help promote world peace one student and host at a time. A wonderful experience for children! All participating students are fully vaccinated. To sign up, call or email Jane Dixon (lilrhodie@gmail.com), 914-949-5919.
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All Ages Activity
Holiday Gift & Donation Activity, Sat Dec 4, 10:00am–12:00pm, at CUUC
All ages are invited to have fun making earrings as holiday presents for friends and family. For every pair you make to take home, you'll make a second pair for us to donate to a local women's shelter. There will be additional crafts available. We will observe safety measures including wearing masks and distancing. Join us! Contact Raquel (youth@cucwp.org).
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Annual Appeal
Financial Donations for the Ecumenical Emergency Food Pantry of White Plains
Hunger in Westchester is an ongoing problem. We can help. Your monetary donation in any amount is greatly appreciated. Look for our table after worship. Or m ake checks to CUUC with the memo "Food Pantry" and mail or add to the Sunday collection. You may also pay online at cucwp.org by clicking the yellow Donate button. A small percent of online donations goes to PayPal fees; please consider increasing your donation by a few dollars to compensate. Contact: John Cavallero (jcwpny@gmail.com)
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Guidelines for Gathering
With our Religious Education classes now indoors, we have updated our protocols so we may all share our space together safely. Please review the recent email from our Board of Trustees. |
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Join the Ushering Team
Come be part of the team that helps CUUC services flow smoothly — the ushers. Former ushers and new volunteers are welcome for small and larger roles. Contact Karen Leahy (karenleahy101@gmail.com).
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Email Scam
You may have received a fake email from “Meredith Garmon.” The subject line was “Many blessings [your name]” from “mgarmon.uuma1@gmail.com,” and the message began “Hi, how are you today? Can you please email me as soon as you get this.” Our ministers will never email or text you asking for money or gift cards. Always look closely at the sender’s actual email, and do not reply to any suspicious messages. Contact the CUUC office if you are ever in doubt. Click here to learn more about this common scam.
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Share the Plate for November: Ecumenical Food Pantry
This month we share half our non-pledge collection with the Ecumenical Emergency Food Pantry of White Plains. Founded in 1979 by CUUC and four other congregations, the pantry provides healthful food to over 500 households each week. Learn more about our Share the Plate collection here. Make checks to CUUC with the memo "Food Pantry" and put in the Sunday collection or mail. Or click here to pay online and select "Share the Plate" to split your donation with CUUC. You may also select "Other" and specify "Food Pantry" 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
Fri Nov 19 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 6161); 11:00am Journey Group: Rev. Garmon (Zoom 7899); 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (A Tempo Zoom and Facebook Live); 7:00pm Journey Group: Sehdeva/Cox (Zoom 7899)
Sat Nov 20 - 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); Rental: Westchester Community for Humanistic Judaism (Fellowship Hall)
Sun Nov 21 - 9:00am Environmental Practices Group (Room 41 and Zoom 6161); 9:30am Childcare (playground & nursery); 10:00am Activities for Children & 8th-12th Grade Youth Group (Fellowship Hall & Classrooms); 10:00am In-Person & Livestream Worship (Sanctuary and Worship Zoom); 11:30pm Meet the Board-Congregation Update (Fellowship Hall & Zoom 2210)
Tue Nov 23 - 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal (Zoom 3131)
Wed Nov 24 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 6161); 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal (Zoom 3131)
Thu Nov 25 - Office Closed
Fri Nov 26 - Office Closed; 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 6161); 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (A Tempo Zoom and Facebook Live)
Sat Nov 27 - 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899)
Sun Nov 28 - 9:30am Childcare (playground & nursery); 10:00am In-Person & Livestream Worship (Sanctuary and Worship Zoom)
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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