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 Jan 15, 10:00am “Only Love” ~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
For Martin Luther King Day, we remember that he articulated a truth that our hearts have always known, though, in our fears and insecurities we sometimes forget: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
Childcare available beginning at 9:45am in room 32 (yellow hall). 10:00am Religious Exploration: 1st-12th grade social justice program in room 41 (green hall).
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IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM WORSHIP
Sun Jan 22, 10:00am “Participation” ~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
The “Four P’s” of meaningful membership are: Presence, Participation, Pledge, and Practice. How are we doing on the second one?
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or phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468
Everyone live-streaming Sunday services is invited to stay online afterward to socialize on Zoom. 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 Jan 15
1st-12th Grade Social Justice Program
Room 41 in the green hallway
Tracy B, Carolyn H, Max T, and Stevie C will lead a program focused on working for change. We will talk about justice making as a spiritual practice, learn about the 1963 Children's Crusade in Birmingham as well as UU activists, and identify ways we can change the world, walking in the footsteps of change makers who came before. If we have a big group, we will shift to one group for children and another for youth.
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Why do they call it "Ragtime"? Best guess is that it alludes to the pervasive rhythmic syncopations in this musical style developed by African-American pianists at the turn of the 20th century. The more regular accentuations of traditional march and processional music is "ragged" by unpredictable off-beat stresses. Remember: friends don't let friends clap on 1 and 3!... Click here to read Adam Kent's blog post. |
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Backpack Drive
Sponsor a Backpack, now through January 29
This time in the school year, those inexpensive backpacks bought last fall are frayed and falling apart. So the Hunger & Homelessness team is holding a backpack drive now to support Next Generation Youth Services. How can you help? SPONSOR a backpack - $40 buys a backpack; smaller amounts help us purchase supplies. Stop by our table to WRITE a note of encouragement - we will add a message to each backpack. Then come help us STUFF the backpacks on Sun Feb 5 during the morning Religious Exploration program. Questions? Contact: Kathleen Kiernan (kathleenpkiernan@gmail.com). Click here to see our backpack drive flyer.
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Brunch Volunteers Needed
Congregation Brunch, Sun Feb 5, after worship, Fellowship Hall,
Kitchen Hands needed Fri Feb 3, 4:30-6:00pm & Sat Feb 4 10:00am-2:00pm; Setup, Serving, & Cleanup Hands needed Sun Feb 5
Our next brunch is just three weeks away! It takes many hands to make this tasty event happen, so come step up. Help us prepare for the gathering that fills our bodies and our communal souls with good food and warm company. Contact Kate Colson (kac1161@gmail.com).
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Help Plan our Minister's Celebration
Minister Celebration Planning, Sun Jan 22, 11:45am, Room 11
After being CUUC's minister for 10 years, Rev. Meredith Garmon will be retiring at the end of July. Help us plan the Sat Jun 3 dinner where we honor him and celebrate the gift of his ministry. Contact: Catherine Kortlandt (catherinekortlandt@gmail.com)
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Walkabout Concert at CUUC
Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse presents People's Music for Today, Sat Jan 21, 7:30pm (Walkabout Sing-Along at 6:45pm), CUUC Sanctuary
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Call for Summer Speakers
The calendar says winter, but we're already thinking about Sun Jun 25, and the start of summer services. The Summer Services Task Force is planning this year's lineup of speakers, which will include lay leaders and CUUC members. Is there a sermon topic calling to you? The task force can give you plenty of support with preparation. Or is there someone you know who you'd like to see in the pulpit? Please speak with Karen Leahy, Kim Force, or John Cavallero, or email your interest and proposed topic to John ( jcwpny@gmail.com) by Tue Feb 28.
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Spread the Word
Spring OWL - Spread the Word
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Kids' Clothing Drive
Gently Used Children's Clothing Collection, through Fri Jan 20
The Hunger & Homelessness and Reproductive Justice teams are collecting gently used clothing for infants, children, and teens (newborn–18) to be distributed to local families in need through 914Cares. Please bring items to the table in the lobby. Contact Terri Kung (madterri@gmail.com) or Carolyn Hanson (carolynhanson77@gmail.com).
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Wanted: Recruits for Reconciliation
Learn more at the COM Community Chat, Sun Jan 22, 11:30am, Fellowship Hall & Zoom 6161
The Committee on Ministry is initiating a new process for raising concerns, engaging in healthy conflict, and promoting reconciliation - and we need your help! We are asking congregants to nominate themselves or others for our Reconciliation Support Team. Skills in communication, mediation, and active listening are helpful but not required. RST members will be trained in our reconciliation process, and then be “on call” to help when conflicts arise. Click here to read our letter for details. Then come to the COM Community Chat after worship on Sun Jan 22 to learn more. Contact: Al Rocchi ( alrocchi@verizon.net), Ginny Strand ( vcs165@gmail.com). |
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Last Chance - Online 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. CUUC is partnering with Paula Cole Jones to offer the Jubilee Three Anti-Racism online workshop, a 2½-day workshop designed to deliver shared learning about individual and systemic racism, and to help expand our comfort zone for taking action to dismantle it. Please register and pay at click here to register, then email or mail your confirmation to Joe Majsak (jmajsak@verizon.net) for your rebate. Click here to learn more about the workshop.
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HOPE as Your MLK Day of Service
Next Meals for HOPE food prep: Mon Jan 16, 10:00am-2:00pm, CUUC Kitchen
MLK Day is traditionally a time for service to the community. Why not help by joining our Meals for HOPE cooking team? Each week, they put our congregation's mission into action by preparing meal trays that we deliver to feed our neighbors at HOPE Community Services and the Open Arms shelter.
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Odyssey Program
Odyssey Program #3 with guest Ted Kuczinski, Sun Jan 29, 11:15am, Sanctuary and Worship Webinar Zoom
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 third Odyssey on Sun Jan 29, after worship, when we speak with special guest Ted Kuczinski.
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Share the Plate for January: WCC Student Emergency Fund
This month we share half our non-pledge collection with the Westchester Community College Foundation Student Emergency Fund. The Fund provides aid to students at risk of dropping out due to financial emergencies, to enable them to cover central expenses like food, transportation, rent, utilities, and medical bills, and still remain enrolled in college and complete their degrees. Our contributions to the fund can truly make a difference in the lives of vulnerable students, and - through them - help us change our world one person at a time through the gift of education. Make checks to CUUC with the memo “Share the Plate - WCC” and add to the plate or mail to the office. Or click here to pay online, and select “Share the Plate.” You may also select “Other” and type “WCC” if you'd like your full donation to go to the fund.
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For links to our Zoom online meetings, see below.
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Weekly Calendar and Logins
Sat Jan 14 - 9:00am Jubilee 3 Anti-Racism Workshop (Register for Zoom link); 1 0:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899)
Sun Jan 15 - 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am Religious Exploration: 1st-12th Grade (Classrooms); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & CUUC Worship Zoom); 11:15am Social Hour (Fellowship Hall) ; 11:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:45am Journey Group: Walkup/Walkup (Room 43 & Zoom 6161); 12:00pm Jubilee 3 Anti-Racism Workshop (Register for Zoom link)
Mon Jan 16 - Office Closed for Holiday; 10:00am Meals for HOPE (Kitchen)
Tue Jan 17 - 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary); 7:30pm Religious Exploration Council Meeting ( Zoom 8428)
Wed Jan 18 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party ( Zoom 6161); 7:30pm Journey Group: Breneman ( Zoom 8428); 7:30pm Nominating and Leadership Development ( Zoom 2210)
Thu Jan 19 - 10:00am Journey Group: Traber (Room 11); 7:30pm Story Time with Barbara ( Zoom-3131)
Sat Jan 21 - 10:00am 914Cares Clothing Drive (Fellowship Hall); 1 0:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 2:00pm Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse: Setup (Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Classroom); 6:30pm Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse: TeachAbout and Concert (Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Classroom)
Sun Jan 22 - 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am Religious Exploration: 1st-9th Grade (Classrooms, no Youth Group); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & CUUC Worship Zoom); 11:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:30am Community Chat: Committee on Ministry (Fellowship Hall & Zoom 6161) ; 11:30am OWL Parent Orientation, 1st-7th Grade Families (make up, Room 41); 11:45am Minister Celebration Planning (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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