THIS SUNDAY'S
SUMMER DISCUSSION
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"Home Sharing"
Catherine Brooks, Guest Speaker
In Person ONLY
Sunday, August 7, 2022
Have you thought about it? If you dismissed this option quickly, what were your concerns? If you've given it deep thought, what about this life choice draws you to it?
So we can begin the worship service promptly at 10 am, please arrive by no later than 9:50 am.
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Upcoming Summer Session Discussions |
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Sunday, August 14 — Summer Discussion, In Person ONLY
"Excellence and Perfection"
Many of us have grown up placing a high value on excellence. We've been taught to dream big and then pour our energies into the perfect execution of plans. Is setting high standards useful? Are there pitfalls? At this summer discussion service with Rev. Sue Browning we'll explore the role of excellence and perfection in our lives.
- Rev. Sue Browning, Leader
Sunday, August 21 — Summer Discussion, In Person ONLY
"Life is not Binary"
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So You Don't Miss Anything! |
- This Week's Discussion Information
- Upcoming Summer Session Discussions Information
- Newsletter Index
- Helpful Links, Office Hours, Upcoming Events Calendar
- Minister's Column
- Civil Rights History Bus Trip
- FREE STUFF from the UUCR storage shed
- Paid, Part-time Tech Position Available at UUCR
- Invitation to UUFE Picnic on Sunday, August 21
- 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 August 4, 2022"
at the VERY END of this email, you're not seeing the entire email.
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July 31 Worship Service Recording
"Reinterpreting and Rethinking: Rituals and Rosaries"
UUCR
UUCR Summer
Office Hours:
Sa, Su — 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
M through F — CLOSED
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AUG 7 | Summer Discussion
In Person ONLY
Catherine Brooks, leader
AUG 14 | Summer
Discussion
In Person ONLY
Rev. Sue Browning, leader
AUG 20 | Board Retreat
at UUCR
AUG 21 | Summer
Discussion
In Person ONLY
Harry Hart, leader
AUG 28 | Summer
Discussion
In Person ONLY
Amy Warner, leader
SEP 4 | Summer Discussion
In Person ONLY
Jane Hardy, 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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Our Upcoming August 14 Service on Perfectionism... Examples Welcome |
I've titled the August 14 Sunday discussion service I'll be leading, "Excellence and Perfection."
As we explore this theme, I'd love to hear in advance stories from you about times you've strived for excellence. How did that go? What did you learn? I'm also curious how folks define perfection and perfectionism. Is it about getting the details right (e.g., typo free work) or is perfectionism something more? Any thoughts on the ways the standards we set for ourselves and others impact our lives?
If you have stories, reflections, and, of course, questions on excellence or perfection, please send them along to sue.browning2@gmail.com. We'll also have time to share during the service.
Thanks,
Rev. Sue
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Civil Rights History Bus Trip |
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The Bus is Back! Here are a few highlights from the Minary’s Dream & James Taylor Remembrance Coalition Civil Rights History bus trip July 2022.
This wonderful group of folks bonded and shared our personal experiences during 5 days of traveling through museums and historic landmarks in Alabama.
The immersive experience of being with the group, being in the actual historic locations, and then sharing in evening debriefs and informal discussions made the trip exceptional in many ways.
We were together… hot, tired, and hungry at one moment and the next moment we were sharing sensory overload from masterfully designed museums. It was a lot to process and a lot of fun too. The impressive kids lived up to the high expectations for respectful behavior and learning from the adult mentors.
Philip and I are most appreciative of the support of our UUCR congregation in this endeavor and will be sharing more about the trip in the months ahead. Stay tuned for more stories and our documentary!
Linda and Philip Dutton
More photos from the trip are available on UUCR's Facebook page (click here) and Minary's Dream's Facebook page (click here). For more information on one of the sites visited during the bus trip — the Equal Justice Initiative's Legacy Museum (seen in the photos above), please click here to be taken to their website.
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After service this Sunday, August 7, items that have been stored in the large shed will be "up for grabs." What is leftover will be discarded or given to thrift stores.
Space is needed to prepare the RE Room and Nursery for children again.
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Paid, Part-time Tech Position — UUCR Hybrid Worship Services |
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We are only a few short weeks away from beginning our regular Sunday sessions and are in search of a paid, part-time tech person to help with the transmission of our hybrid worship services. The position would be from September through May for two services per month, each lasting approximately two hours. The person would become a member of UUCR's current volunteer tech team and would work closely with the service: minister or guest speaker, leader, and musician.
Applicant must be at least sixteen years of age and familiar with the Zoom platform and basic A/V equipment. Please contact the UUCR office ( click here) if you know of someone who may be qualified and interested. |
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Invitation to UUFE Picnic |
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All-Fellowship Picnic – August 21st
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The All-Fellowship Picnic on Sunday, August 21 will be held at the Doughtys' home on the Choptank River in Caroline County. Their address is 6280 Bell Creek Rd. Preston, MD 21655. The rain date is Sunday, August 28th. Driving directions are shown below – driving time from Route 50 in Easton is 15-20 minutes.
The Potluck Picnic will start at 4:00 pm. Folks who prefer to bring their own separate food as a Covid precaution are welcome to do so.
Swimming or other outdoor activities will start at 2:00 pm. Two canoes and a kayak are available for general use. Feel free to bring your own small boat to launch.
Please bring a lawn chair for your personal use. Jugs with fresh water, paper cups, paper plates and utensils will be provided.
Directions: Proceed on Dover Bridge Rd. (MD 331) from Easton toward Preston, MD. Cross over the Choptank River and continue to the small town of Bethlehem, MD Turn left onto Route 578 in Bethlehem after you pass the Exxon gas station on
the left. In approx. 2 miles turn left on Bell Creek Road. Continue straight on Bell Creek Road past the intersection with Hog Creek Road. The road then makes a 90-degree right bend. Just past the bend, turn left on a dirt lane marked with number 6280. Continue ¾ mile straight down the dirt lane and then turn left at a dirt cross lane marked with the number 6280. Continue on the lane to the house.
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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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AUGUST
-3 - Kevin Brien
-6 - Joan Blume
18 - Joan Biehler
19 - Bob Fox
27 - Margo Long
30 - Liz Salett
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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
Summer Office hours: Sa, Sun — 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Closed — M through F
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