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In-person & Zoom Worship Service

Rev. John Ames joins us again and offers this glimpse of what he plans to share with us in his sermon: "The Christian holiday Palm Sunday falls on April 10 this year. The crowds in Jerusalem who hailed Jesus as King were comparing him to David. The stories about David show him not only as the idealized king of Israel, but also a man with great faults - which the historians and theologians didn't try to erase. The story of Bathsheba was preserved for a reason." 

So we can begin the worship service promptly at 10 am, please sign into Zoom (click here) by no later than 9:50 am.

Our system now allows for direct communication during the service, and anyone who has a "Joy" or "Concern" may express it verbally in-person or via Zoom. If you prefer these to be read by the service leader, or if not attending the service, please submit them in advance by emailing the UUCR office (click here) by 9 pm Saturday.

Sunday, April 17 — In-person & Zoom

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Coffee Hosts and Greeters are needed for our in-person Sunday services. There is a sign-up sheet on the white board, or contact Diane Shields (dashdiane@gmail.com) for dates that you can be available, or for questions. 

Jane Hardy, janewhardy@gmail.com, 410-639-7811.

Here’s our schedule: 

Today — Our online auction catalog is available for browsing and for bidder pre-registration. Check it out! The direct link is here https://auctria.com/auction UUCR_ AUCTION_2022 or also access it from our website here https://uuchesterriver.org/auction-items.

Friday, April 8 — last day for submitting service auction donations (dinners, excursions, services, etc.) to janewhardy@gmail.com

Friday, April 15, 7 am — Our online auction goes live! Start your bidding on any and all 70+ items, including original art, handicrafts, model boats, jewelry, household furnishings, and much more. 

Monday, April 25 - Wednesday, April 27 and Friday, April 29 — UUCR will close its doors so that we can set up our preview, cash and carry sale, and auction (see April 28 below). The auction committee is grateful for the many folks who have offered to help; contact Jane Hardy, janewhardy@gmail.com, if you too would like to share your muscles and stamina. 

Thursday, April 28, 1 pm to 7 pm at UUCR  — A preview of our 70+ online items and a "Cash and Carry” sale of lower-priced objects. Incredible finds, including housewares, vintage walking sticks, art photographs, lawn ornaments, fabric, artwork, jewelry — so many treasures — will be arrayed on 2-for-$5, $5, $10, and $20 bargain tables, cash only. 

Saturday, April 30, 6 pm, at UUCR — Come at 6 to partake of refreshments while you look at our online treasures once more, and make final bids. Online bidding will close at 7 pm on April 30.  At 7:15 we will commence our Live Service Auction — see below for the latest offerings:

One Full Afternoon of Garden Work – weeding, planting, pruning, etc.  Connie Schroth

Win this Beautiful Easy-to-Wear Scarf, handmade for you by Terry in your choice of color. Here’s a link to the array of wools available so you can imagine the finished product! Terry will make a second scarf is there is interest.  Terry Goldzier

Mid-summer Dinner Sampler – 6 pm, July 15, two days after the full “Buck Moon,” which relates to the abundance and ripeness of summer. Come enjoy local, farm fresh vegetables and fruits (cool cucumbers, vine-ripened tomatoes, colorful peppers, greens, melons and berries, and more), prepared every which way. Sweet and savory, hot and cold, includes appetizers, salads, main dishes, desserts, and libations. Mostly but not entirely vegetarian. 8 people are invited to my home to partake!  Lynn Geisert

Fun on the Miles River!  Join the Brownings for an informal gathering on the Miles. Spend the afternoon enjoying the water and kayaks followed by a BBQ dinner and, of course, brownies. Sunday, September 4, for up to 12 people.  Sue and Bill Browning

Jane Hardy, Auction Committee, janewhardy@gmail.com.

UUFE hopes that your spring auction is a huge success! We have chosen to do our spring silent auction ONLINE and ask that members at UUCR check out the items up for bid and consider joining some of our fun events! The auction will be live from Thursday April 21^st through Sunday April 24^th and can be found at www.uufeaston.org. Just click on "2022 Auction" at the top of the page to find our items and links to the bidding. 

Many thanks – Lauren Harton

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With the mailing of checks to four major charities in Kent County, the January 2022 celebration of Martin Luther King Day now bears the label “happily complete.”

The Chester Valley Ministers Association has sent out equal sums of $1,501.75 to:

Though this year’s MLK event was filmed and streamed via the Internet (thus “virtual”) for the second straight year, leaders called it a success on several fronts. CVMA President Penni Walker Doyle said the turn-out of speakers, talent, and the number of online viewers were “very satisfying considering the less personal circumstances.”

Though CVMA must view the event’s financial aspect, “It’s not mainly a fundraiser,” said MLK co-chair Carolyn Brooks. “It’s to honor Dr. King and his impact on the area.”

Apparently, the Kent and Northern Queen Anne area is working toward at least one goal from Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. The civil rights icon said he looked forward to the day “when all people will be judged by the content of their character, not the color of their skin.” The MLK Committee

located 12 local people of color who held paid positions once occupied only by white people. Mainly in their 20s and 30s, the honorees were dubbed Trailblazers for their accomplishments in government, private business, and non-profits. They spoke on videotape, still available on the CVMA website, of faith in

themselves, persistence, and gratefulness to family and mentors.

See the CVMA website chestervalleyministers.org.

Linda G. Weimer

Contribute by sending a check to the church office, made out to UUCR specifying "Shore Rivers" in the memo line; or donate online at the church website using the "Donate" button (click here) and "Custom Amount," specifying "”Shore Rivers” Outreach Collection" in the comment section. Any questions, please contact Diane Shields at dashdiane@gmail.com or 410-490-0492

Thanks to the incredible and continuing generosity of our Members and Friends, we have raised an impressive $2718 through our March Outreach Collection to support Sumner Hall's civil rights bus tour this summer.  This collection will provide at least three scholarships for young people to participate in this educational tour.  Thanks to all who contributed! Social Concerns Social Justice Committee

There are times when individuals can kind of get in a rut. Doing something new or different seems a little risky. People like to "stay in their lane,"

thinking that doing something they know they are proficient at is best. But what about those tangential activities that could use your skills, but are a little left of center? For example, someone who is a good cook is also a good organizer or planner. Accountants typically can see through a lot of information to get to the bottom line. Gardeners usually can fix things. All

three examples are fundamentally leadership models.

What is your favorite thing to do or your vocation? What are the building blocks to accomplishing those activities? Do any come to mind that our church might need? Our community is the safest place to try contributing on a committee you may not know a lot about but would like to learn more about.

The LDC is looking for individuals with a love of this community and who are inspired by our faith. Over the next few weeks, the LDC, namely Amy, Diane, & MQ, will be contacting people to see if they are willing to commit to serving in one capacity or another.

We’re looking for individuals who would like to contribute to the community in the roles of Vice President, Board members, and chair of the Building & Grounds Committee.

Unitarian Universalism is a faith of doers, people who find their own path, in concert with each other. Would you like to join the movement?

Contact us, we’re here to help you find your path.

In faith, Amy, Diane, & M.Q.

Gayle Folger, Nancy Holland, and Vida Morley

-6 - Stan Salett

-7 - Tom Tontarski

-9 - John Ramsey

13 - Amy Warner

16 - Connie Schroth

17 - Jim Lavin

22 - Elisabeth Tully

30 - Kim Agee

We want to help celebrate your birthday! If we didn't include your birthday, please contact the UUCR office by email (click here).