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The Ten Commandments include the warning, “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house…” Many stories often center on a theme of jealousy. We scroll social media postings and find ourselves asking, "Am I doing as well as… ? Am I doing better than… ?" At this service with Rev. Sue Browning we’ll reflect on alternatives to the pull of envy in our lives.

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

Sunday, October 23 — In Person & ZOOM

"In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, …to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace.” This service will explore the brokenness in our world that pushes us toward fear, and consider various stories of courage that might pull us from fear to faithful action.” Come join us!

Sunday, October 30 — ZOOM ONLY, Joint with UUFE

On October 30 at 10 am UUCR will have a joint worship service with the UU Fellowship at Easton (UUFE). The service will be Zoom-only for both congregations. Why do this? For over a year during Covid the two congregations were together for services every week, and we want to continue to build the relationship. Also, virtual services also offer alternative ways to present themes and music. We are finalizing our speaker for the morning. Stay tuned for details!

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A Special Congregational Meeting was held on October 9, 2022, to approve replacement of the sanctuary heating and cooling system, using funds from the Capital Reserve Fund. Nineteen voting members were present, more than required to establish a quorum. Jim Lavin presented details of four proposals received from two contractors. A discussion of the types of equipment, efficiency ratings, and costs of each proposal followed, including many good questions and comments from members. At the end of the discussion the congregation voted overwhelmingly to approve the Starkey Mechanical, Inc., Option #1, a Bryant Heater and A/C System with a heating system efficiency of 92% and an A/C system with a SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating of 14. The unit includes a UV scrubber to improve indoor air quality. The cost of the unit is $9,500 (the congregation approved costs not to exceed $10,200).

Your PR and Outreach Committee is grateful to all who participated in UUCR’s spectacular 30^th Birthday Party on October 2, particularly:

Pat Bjorke and Amy Warner, who have written a history of UUCR since our founding in 1992.

History Presenters Clark Bjorke, Jackie Mathwich, Vida Morley, Diane Shields, and Amy Warner.**

Rev. Sue, who wove the telling of our history seamlessly into our worship service.

Joan Biehler, Catherine Brooks, Lynn Dolinger, Lynn Geisert, Nancy Holland, Joy Kim, Annie Lavin, Vida Morley, and Jan Whitney, who set up the food tables and cleaned up the kitchen afterwards!

Darlene Wiggers, who found us wonderful napkins and food trays, and did probably fifty other things for the party that no one knows about!

Your PROCC Team: John Ramsey, David Biehler, Jane Hardy, and Elisabeth Tully

**The telling of the UUCR history can be viewed at the end (beginning at 55:05) of the Worship Service recording on YouTube click here.

If you're looking for old issues of Reflections or past worship services, they can be found by accessing the UUCR website. The Reflections (formerly Broadsheet) archive (click here) goes back to January 4, 2017. The worship services archive (click here) goes back to December 20, 2015. The website is still being updated, but you can already find other resources and links on it.

Here’s our next, most cozy, social event: On Friday evening, December 9, UUCR will host a “Soupluck Dinner Fun/draiser,“ location TBA. This is not a potluck dinner; unless you are a soup or bread maker, just bring yourselves, any guests you’d like to invite, whatever libation you would enjoy, and your appetite!  A light dessert will be provided. The cost for attending will be $15 per person; tickets will be sold ahead of time. 

Soup (bisques, chowders, and chilis also most welcome) makers and bread makers, WE NEED YOU! Send Jane Hardy,  janewhardy@gmail.com, a couple of varieties you’d be willing to make, so that we don’t have too many duplications.  

Look for more details in upcoming issues of Reflections and be sure to mark your calendars for a grand time on Friday evening, December 9.

The Unitarian Universalists Association has set up a fund to aid with disaster relief in Florida and other areas impacted by the storm. In particular, they are seeking to support UU congregations and the communities they serve. You can go online to donate at giving.uua.org/disaster-relief , or text DISASTER to 51555, or by phone at (888) 792-5885 | Select option 6. You can also contribute by mail to Unitarian Universalist Association, Attn: Gift Processing, 24 Farnsworth St., Boston, MA 02210-1409.

Your contribution to the UUA Disaster Relief Fund now will allow them to grant recovery funds right away to Florida congregations who need it — and any other congregations in Ian's path — in the days or weeks before FEMA aid or flood insurance (which few can afford) reaches those in need.

"Did you know that the 2023 General Assembly will be in Pittsburgh, PA this year? Yes! At the David Lawrence Convention Center, right on the river! Beautiful views, a short walk to parks, shopping and food, and history near by. Ride one or both of the inclines up Mt. Washington, visit Fort Pitt or the Heinz History Museum just minutes away. Check out the Carnegie Science Center or Carnegie Museum, or the Andy Warhol Art Museum. Can't be in Pittsburgh? Attend online as a virtual attendee. Make your plans to join us June 21 - 25 in our own backyard! Learn more at the UUA GA webpage"

(from the October CRE-UUA October Newsletter).

We have identified Rebuilding Together Kent County (www.rebuildingtogetherkcmd.org) as the local non profit we will collect funds for throughout October. Rebuilding Together Kent County (RTKC) is part of a national organization. They work in local partnership with community volunteers and local contractors to provide free home repairs, safety modifications, and links to community resources to keep homeowners with limited resources living independently in homes that are safe, warm, and dry.

You can contribute by writing a check made out to UUCR specifying “Rebuilding Together” in the memo line and either placing it in the offering basket on Sundays or sending it to the church office. You can also donate online at the UUCR website using the “Donate” button (click here) and “Custom Amount,” specifying “Rebuilding Together” in the comment section.

Gayle Folger, Nancy Holland, and Vida Morley

17 - Catherine Brooks

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