THIS SUNDAY'S
DISCUSSION SERVICE
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"Flourishing While Aging —
Finding Where You Belong"
Marilee Taussig, Discussion Leader
In-person ONLY
Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 10 a.m.
Did you know there's a branch of psychology that studies happiness? Somewhere along the way (1990's?), a guy named Martin Seligman (at the University of Pennsylvania) finally noticed that studying mental illness was not the same as studying happiness — and a whole new branch was born!
In one of his recent books, Flourish, he uses the acronym PERMA to help us understand what research tells us about being happy. Five different aspects of human happiness:
8888Pleasure
8888Engagement
8888Relationships
8888Meaning
8888Achievement.
In this discussion, we won't go all academic but rather share our experiences of where happiness lies for us these days (in the PERMA factors or elsewhere). If you can, bring a story of some abiding experience, habit, or practice that contributes to your happiness (in a paragraph or two).
Research tells us that older humans (more than younger people) can and do feel both happiness and loss/grief simultaneously. Some people actually flourish and find deeper meaning after difficulty and loss. Marilee will share a brief excerpt from one book that helped her through tough times: Bouncing Forward: Transforming Bad Breaks into Breakthroughs, by Michaela Haas. It is possible to see that difficulties, too, can lead to another kind of happiness.
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Upcoming Discussion Services |
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Sunday, June 18 — In-person ONLY
"Summer Solstice Celebration
and Potluck"
A Summer Solstice Celebration will commence at 10 a.m. on Sunday, the 18th, at the time usually reserved for the discussion. It will be held in the Woodland Memorial Garden, weather permitting. Participants are invited to bring readings to share with all. In lieu of the monthly potluck, we will have a potluck brunch immediately following as a continuation of the celebration. Please bring chairs and a dish to share.
To volunteer to do a reading and/or help set up and clean up, contact John Ramsey.
Sunday, June 25 — In-person ONLY
"Transitions"
An active life is full of transitions, some planned, others come when we're least prepared. How can we manage transition and keep balance in our lives? Please come prepared to discuss how you've handled this in your life.
- Lynn Dolinger, Service Leader
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So You Don't Miss Anything! |
- This Week's Discussion Service Information
- Upcoming Discussion Services Information
- Newsletter Index
- Helpful Links, Office Hours, Upcoming Events Calendar
- Minister's Column
- Fiscal Year Ending
- Thank You Mulch Crew!
- Please Use Front Door if Able
- Simple Tips to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint (A.K.A. Energy Consumption)
- UUCR Directory Photos
- No Friday Potluck in June
- Discussion Service Leaders Needed
- National Music Festival — Recitals & Rehearsals at UUCR
- Pastoral Care and Connection Committee
- Birthdays
- UUCR Contact Information
- End of Reflections Notice at the VERY END
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If you don't see "VERY END of REFLECTIONS for June 08, 2023"
at the VERY END of this email, you're not seeing the entire email.
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UUCR
UUCR Office Hours:
W, Su — 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
M, Tu, Th, F, Sa — CLOSED
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JUN 11 | Discussion Service
In-person ONLY
Marilee Taussig,
Discussion Leader
JUN 18 | Summer Solstice
Celebration
In-person ONLY
PROCC; John Ramsey, Chair
JUN 18 | Potluck Brunch
following service
JUN 25 | Discussion Service
In-person ONLY
Lynn Dolinger,
Discussion Leader
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If you know of another link or event that should be added, please contact
the UUCR office by email or phone 410-778-3440. Thanks!
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During June — Pride and More
June is a busy month. In the midst of the many school, church, and community group year-end events, June is also a month of justice-centered gatherings.
Last weekend, Moms Demand Action coordinated "Wear Orange" events across the eastern shore to honor survivors of gun violence and to remind us to work together to end gun violence. Gratitude to members who helped organize "Wear Orange" eastern shore events.
June is "Pride" month. The Delmarva Pride Festival will be June 16–18, with a street fair in Easton on Saturday, June 17. UUFE and UUCR will have a shared table at the event. "Pride" is a chance to celebrate the many expressions of who we are in the world.
And "Pride" month is about justice. It is a month to acknowledge the risks faced by many — especially youth — for living as their authentic selves and the need for programs, policies, and practices that help make full inclusion a reality. Events during "Pride" month remind us of the inequities in hiring, health care, housing, and more and the need for change. Hopefully, folks saw the picture below of Tina Jones and Governor Wes Moore honoring Maryland's commitment to affirming laws and policies for the Trans community.
This month, we also celebrate Juneteenth in honor of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It's a chance to better understand this full history and the ongoing community needs.
As UUs, we show up as much as we can for these events — from "Wear Orange" to "Pride" festivals to Juneteenth. Being together matters. And beyond the gatherings, we stay educated on the changes needed. We look at safety. We look for paths to full inclusion. We find ways to shift the course of what seems impossible to the possible. We build relationships. We act.
During June, we have many chances to re-commit to living into a vision of universal love through our presence, our actions, and our care.
In celebration and hope,
Rev. Sue
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Tina Jones and Governor Wes Moore honoring Maryland's commitment to affirming laws and policies for the Trans community. |
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Moms Demand Action held "Wear Orange" events in Chestertown, Easton, and Cambridge last weekend. |
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Please have all committee discretionary spending purchases, payment and reimbursement request forms, auction purchase payments, and outstanding pledge amounts for this fiscal year to the office by no later than June 21 to allow time for processing before the books close for the church year (FY '23, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023).
If mailing in your payments, please allow more than ample amount of time, as it sometimes takes more than one week for us to receive a letter mailed locally.
If you have any questions, please contact Darlene at the UUCR office (CLICK HERE) or Terry Goldzier, Treasurer.
THANKS!
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Many thanks to the crew that showed up to spread mulch (TWO YARDS OF IT!) at UUCR Saturday morning - 10 people, if my count is correct! And I won't list names, for fear of leaving someone out. I didn't think to take pictures during the process, but please appreciate the work of these folks, and how great our UUCR grounds are looking!
— Diane Shields
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Please Use Front Door If Able |
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We finally found an electrician to permanently wire in the automatic door opener. The extension cord has been removed.
This brings up an important point. As you know, when activated, the door stays open for a period of time to allow a person of need to enter. Of course, when the door is open, it also allows A/C and, in the winter heat, to escape. This is of little concern when only used by those who need it, but it also happens when the rest of us use this door. With this in mind, we are requesting that you use the front door for Sunday service whenever possible. This will minimize the loss of A/C this summer and heat this coming winter.
Many thanks for you cooperation.
For B&G,
Jim Lavin
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Simple Tips to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint (A.K.A. Energy Consumption) |
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Thanks to everyone who came to the first Summer Discussion on Sunday! Energy is a complex subject and sometimes the topic can be overwhelming. Several folks after the discussion asked me, “What can I do to make a difference?” I thought about pulling together some ideas that most people can accomplish without too much difficulty.
If you think about it, these suggestions are common sense, we all just need to be reminded every once and awhile.
— M.Q. Riding
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We are striving to have as many smiling faces in our new directory as possible.
We have captured a few after Sunday services, and some have been forwarded to us via email ( dabiehler@aol.com). We are pushing to complete the directory for fall distribution. David Biehler will be at many of the summer services and will have his camera, so wear your finest garb (just kidding).
There are two more options: We have added a link on the web site where you can upload your most flattering portrait taken within the past five years (more kidding). Or, the PROC Committee will come to your home, bring a libation, and take your picture. Sounds like an offer you can’t refuse? Just drop a note to David at dabiehler@aol.com to schedule this last option.
Seriously, please check out our web site ( https://www.uuchesterriver.org) and the links to "Photo Upload" and send us your photo. The directory has proven to be an invaluable tool in keeping UUCR in touch with one another. The individual pictures add such a warm touch.
— David Biehler
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No Friday Potluck in June |
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Please note that there will be NO FRIDAY POTLUCK in June; instead, the June 18 Sunday service (solstice) will be followed by a potluck brunch. Please bring a dish or beverage to share.
— Diane Shields
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Discussion Service Leaders Still Needed |
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There are two empty slots that need to be filled for our Summer Session Discussion Services — August 6 & September 3. Please sign-up to complete our roster for this year. If you have questions please contact Nancy Holland. |
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National Music Festival
Recitals & Rehearsals at UUCR
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The National Music Festival is being held in Chestertown this summer from June 4 - 17. They will hold three free lunchtime concerts at UUCR each beginning at 12:30 p.m. and several rehearsals that are open to the public.
NMF Schedule at UUCR:
8888Sun, June 04 — 4:30 - 6 p.m., rehearsal
8888Mon, June 05 — 1:00 - 3 p.m. & 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., rehearsals
8888Fri, June 09 — 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., piano-only recital
8888Mon, June 12 — 2:00 - 4:30 p.m., rehearsal
8888Tue, June 13 — 2:00 - 4:30 p.m., rehearsal
8888Wed, June 14 — 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., chamber group concert
8888Wed, June 14 — 2:00 - 4:30 p.m., rehearsal
8888Fri, June 15 — 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., chamber group concert
Please be aware of these dates and times when planning the use of, or access to, the buildings and grounds. There will also be the regular Meditation Group meetings on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Thanks!
— Darlene Wiggers. Office Administrator
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Pastoral Care and Connection |
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You are encouraged to share your joys and sorrows with the UUCR Pastoral Associates (see below). This team is a mixed group — but all have had previous life experiences and a variety of professional training in counseling and philosophy. Please contact one, or several of us, if you “want to talk.”
Pastoral Care Associates: Kevin Brien,
Gayle Folger, Nancy Holland, and Vida Morley
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JUNE
-6 - Rob Warner
-8 - Linda Dutton
-9 - Lynn Geisert
11 - Meghan Ferster
11 - Jan Whitney
15 - Jane Hardy
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We want to help celebrate your birthday! If we didn't include your birthday, please contact the UUCR office by email (click here).
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Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River 914 Gateway Drive | Chestertown, MD | 21620
Phone: 410-778-3440
Office hours: W, Su — 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Closed — M, Tu, Th, F, Sa
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