Our in-person worship is live-streamed on Zoom. Proof of vaccination, masks, and distancing are required for those in the building.
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IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM WORSHIP
Sun May 15, 10:00am ~ “What's Your Class?”
~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
It's possibly a discomfiting question. Isn't it easier to imagine we don't have any particular class? During our exploration of Borders and Boundaries (our Theme of the Month for May), we consider, as Rev. Josh Pawalek put it, that “being a spiritual person means cultivating a willingness and a desire to cross the lines that separate us from the rest of life.” Let us ask: in what ways might class boundaries be separating us from the rest of life? The service will include our first New Member Recognition since the pandemic!
Religious Education classes for 1st-9th grades begin at 10:00am, in person. Child care is offered starting at 9:45am. Quiet activity boxes are available for young people who attend worship. Children in 4th grade and younger must be picked up in their classrooms. We ask parents to please do so directly after worship, before attending coffee hour, so RE volunteers can attend other activities.
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IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM WORSHIP
Sun May 22, 10:00am ~ “A Path Toward Hope”
~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
There's a lot that looks bleak these days. Let's reflect on ways to nurture our spirits – and help heal our world.
Please plan to stay after worship for our Community Chat Q&A session in Fellowship Hall.
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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 socialize on Zoom. Log in to bit.ly/CUUC-CoffeeHour or phone (audio only): 929-436-2866. Meeting: 336 956 2210 · Passcode: 468468
For additional CUUC program & login information, scroll to the bottom.
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Catch up and review our UU history – see the UU Minute "Table of Contents" with links to all the "UU Minute" segments – both text and video.
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Sun May 15, 10:00-11:15am at CUUC
1st-7th & 10th-12th Grade PlaceKeeping: On April 24th, the RE PlaceKeepers placed leaf packs in our stream. This Sunday, they will remove the leaf packs and weights from the stream, empty the leaf packs, and sort and identify the organisms they may find to understand who is living in our stream and what that might tell us about water quality. The activity will be outside. All participants should wear masks, boots, or old sneakers, and long pants. Remember to do a tick check back at home. We need seven clean large buckets with handles. If you have a bucket you can loan us for the morning, please contact Cynthia Roberts (cynthiaVRoberts@gmail.com).
8th-9th Grade COA Class: Tracy B is leading the final two classes with mentors as youth continue worship planning and working on their credo statements. Youth should bring any credo materials they have (e.g., notes and outlines) to class this Sunday. The following Sunday, May 22nd, we ask youth to bring a rough draft to share for peer support and encouragement.
Sun May 15, 11:15am-12:30pm, Rm 14
8th-12th Grade Youth Group: After RE this Sunday, the 8th– 12th grade Youth Group meets to conquer the Quest Room! This will be Raquel’s last opportunity to be with the youth as her year-long internship with us comes to an end. Youth Group meets 11:15-12:30. Please let Tracy know if your youth will attend (cuucwptracy@gmail.com).
Quiet activity boxes are available for young people who attend worship. Click here for the spring RE schedule and program information.
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Western art music has had a complex relationship with social class. In its origins, the notated music of the West was in the hands of those educated by the Church or empowered by the nobility. With the Romantic movement of the nineteenth century, composers turned to the “music of the people” as a resource for melodic material and in order to evoke a nostalgically idealized pastoral world. In reality, though, the uneducated or socially marginalized classes could not contribute to the stream of art music with any permanence... Read more on Adam's blog post
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Supporting Family Conversations
Parents/Caregivers & Children Together: Nurturing Resilience & Communication (PreK-5th grade families), Fridays through May 20, 7:00 - 7:30pm, Zoom 8428
This series is designed to support conversations around mental health with young people at home. Future topics: May 13, Managing Intense Emotions; May 20, Mindfulness. Additional information available in the RE newsletter. RSVP to Tracy Breneman (cuucwptracy@gmail.com).
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Whether in person at the sanctuary "CUUC Cafe," or from the comfort of home, enjoy the experience of Jazz legend Valerie Capers with her ensemble in an evening of original works and standards transformed by Ms. Capers’ inimitable touch and style. Suggested Donation $20; Students/Seniors $10; Children 13 & Under $5; Maximum Family Donation $45. Donate online bit.ly/MusicCUUC-donate.
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Environmental Practices Group
Environmental Practices Group, Sun May 15, 9:00am, Room 13 & Zoom 6161
The EPG focuses on our environment and our earth, which sustain life for all plants, animals, and humankind. We’ll be meeting this Sunday, and we welcome anyone interested in learning more! Contact: Janet Bear (jsbear1@gmail.com), Charlie McNally (mcnally@pobox.com).
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No Brunch Sun May 15
Based on the feedback you gave us, we will not be hosting a congregation brunch on Sun May 15. But we are moving ahead with plans to have our year-end BBQ on Sun Jun 12, our first since the pandemic. We are hoping the weather will allow us to stay outside and distanced. Mark the date on your calendar!
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For Parents of Teens
Parents of Teens: The Mystery of the Teenage Brain (6th - 12th grade parents/caregivers), Wed May 18, 7:30– 8:30pm, Zoom 8428. We will watch a short video by Dr. Sanjay Gupta together, discuss it, and share suggestions and support for continuing the conversation at home. Contact: Tracy Breneman (cuucwptracy@gmail.com).
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Community Chat
Community Chat, Sun May 22, Fellowship Hall and Zoom 2210
Our last “Community Chat” of the program year is an opportunity for CUUC members and friends to provide input and ask questions of the Committee on Ministry. Please join us! Read the COM’s full message here: conta.cc/3PgtbwD.
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Annual Meeting - Save the Date
CUUC Annual Meeting, Sun Jun 5, After Worship
Members, please mark your calendars and plan to attend! Details will be available shortly, including the proposed budget. We will distribute the annual report booklet by email and will have paper copies available in the lobby. If you prefer to be mailed a printed copy, please contact the office (admin@cucwp.org).
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Proposed Budget Q&A
2022-2023 Budget Q&A Sessions, Five Dates, Zoom 2210
The proposed budget for the next program year will be emailed shortly. Treasurer Chris Kortlandt will host five online question & answer sessions for CUUC Members and Friends to review the budget with him prior to our annual meeting on Sun Jun 5. Session are at 7:30pm, and the dates are:
- Tue May 17
- Fri May 20
- Tue May 24
- Thu May 26
- Thu Jun 2
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Thanks from Lane Cobb
Eugene Holden and I were honored to be with you on Sun May 1, and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your process. (Click here to watch a recording of their webinar, “What’s Race Got to Do with It?”). We are happy to make ourselves available as you continue to discover and move toward the antiracist activism that is authentically and uniquely yours to do. In the meantime, we invite you to follow our weekly courageous conversations series on Zoom, Wednesdays from 12:00–1:30pm, or view our videos on YouTube @Race Talk Revolution. Find more information at RaceTalkRevolution.com or tinyurl.com/talkracenow.
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A Second Look
Video of Sun May 8 RE Worship is on YouTube
A tech glitch last Sunday meant Zoom attendees were unable to see some slides and videos from the worship. If you missed out (or would just like to watch the wonderful service again), check out the video on YouTube here: youtube.com/watch?v=UOrdE15KrvM. Many thanks to our Media Producer extraordinaire, Kim Force, for editing and uploading our worship videos each week!
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Be Our Member Delegate at General Assembly
“Meet the Moment: Reimagining a Radical Faith Community,” Multi-Platform UUA General Assembly 2022, June 22-26
General Assembly is the annual event where UUs worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the UU Association through democratic process. After two years as an online-only event, participants to the 2022 GA can participate either online or in person in Portland, OR. Anyone may attend; credentialed member delegates may vote. Register for GA here. CUUC is seeking one more member to be a delegate, representing our congregation at GA. We will pay your registration fee. Contact Joe Majsak (jmajsak@verizon.net)
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News from Refugee Resettlement
The Refugee Resettlement social justice team is happy to announce that we has welcomed our fifth Afghan refugee family to NY! There are three siblings, ages 18-23, who left behind their parents and five younger siblings when they escaped through the Kabul airport last summer. If you would like to volunteer or stay updated on refugee issues, please contact Jane Dixon (lilrhodie@gmail.com) or Robin Rocchi (robinandal@verizon.net).
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The Quest Room is Open!
Quest Room, Youth Group Room 14, Red Hallway
Everyone at CUUC is invited to experience the Youth Group's superhero-themed Quest Room! (A quest room is like an escape room but the door isn't locked.) Groups of 4-6 individuals are recommended. Fun for families, committees, Journey Groups, and friends! Sign up here. Contact Raquel Belkin (youth@cucpw.org)
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Annual Giving Campaign
We've drafted next year's budget, but you can still make a difference by giving us greater opportunities to achieve our goals. Help us reach the target by sending us your pledge now, by mail, or online, or by emailing the treasurer at TreasurerCUUCWP@gmail.com.
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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 caregivers: Ingrid Hartmann (914-946-2026, ih63053@gmail.com), or her backup, Joanna Bauer (914-636-1047, johbauer@msn.com). You may also contact the CUUC office (admin@cucwp.org).
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Share the Plate for May: Murray Grove
This month we share half our non-pledge collection with Murray Grove Retreat and Renewal Center, the only Unitarian Universalist conference center in the Metro area. Among the many camps, trainings, retreats, and workshops offered has been the program our Coming of Age classes have attended as part of their journey to create a statement of faith. Mail checks to CUUC with the memo “Share the Plate - Murray Grove ” or click here to pay online, and select “Share the Plate.” You may also select “Other” and type in “Murray Grove” in the note if you'd like your full donation to go to the group.
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For links to our Zoom online meetings, see below.
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Weekly Calendar and Logins
Fri May 13 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 6161); 3:00pm “A Tempo with Adam ” ( A Tempo Zoom and Facebook Live ); 7:00pm Program for K-5th Grade Families: Nurturing Resilience and Communication (Zoom 8428)
Sun May 15 - 9:00am Environmental Practices Group (Room 13 and Zoom 6161); 9:45am Childcare (Room 32 & Playground); 10:00am 1st-9th Grade RE Classes (CUUC); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & live-stream on Worship Zoom); 11:15am Coffee Hour (Fellowship Hall); 11:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:45am Journey Group: Freiberger (Room 41 & Zoom 7899); 11:45am Journey Group: Miller/Walkup (Room 11 & Zoom 6161)
Mon May 16 - 10:00am Meals for HOPE (kitchen); 7:00pm Congregation Self Assessment Committee (Zoom 2210); 7:15pm Story Time (Zoom 6161)
Tue May 17 - 5:00pm Facing Our Mortality Together (Zoom 7899); 7:30pm In-Person Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary & Zoom 3131)
Wed May 18 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 6161); 11:00 Rental: Urban Sketchers (Fellowship Hall or Fireside Area); 7:30pm Program for Parents of Teens: Mysteries of the Teenage Brain (Zoom 8428)
Fri May 20 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 6161); 11:00am Journey Group: Garmon (Parsonage & Zoom 7899); 3:00pm “A Tempo with Adam ” ( A Tempo Zoom and Facebook Live ); 7:00pm Journey Group: Sehdeva/Cox (Room 41 & Zoom 7899); 7:00pm Program for K-5th Grade Families: Nurturing Resilience and Communication (Zoom 8428)
Sat May 21 - 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 11:30am COA Triangle Garden Cleanup (CUUC)
Sun May 22 - 9:45am Childcare (Room 32 & Playground); 10:00am 1st-9th Grade RE Classes (CUUC); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & live-stream on Worship Zoom); 11:30am Community Chat (Fellowship Hall & Zoom 2210); 11:30am RE Info Session for New Families (Room 43); 12:30pm Choir Recording (Sanctuary)
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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