Thursday, November 17, 2022 |
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THIS SUNDAY'S
WORSHIP SERVICE
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"Everyone at the Table
- Our Annual Bread Communion Service"
Rev. Sue Browning, Minister
Nancy Holland, Service Leader
Michael Casey & Dick Dutton, Musicians
In Person and Zoom
Sunday, November 20, 2022
We invite all in the community - especially children and families - to be a part of our annual intergenerational Bread Communion service. Through this service of fun songs, stories, and the ritual of setting a shared table, we'll remind one another of the many ways we experience gratitude in our lives. The service will be led by Rev. Sue Browning and Nancy Holland.
This year we're inviting contributions of bread (or muffins, or rolls), apples and other fruit that we can use in our ritual of setting a table big enough for all! (And we'll each get to take home some bread and fruit!)
We welcome all to this special service! If you have questions, please be in touch with Rev. Sue, Nancy Holland, or email the office at uuofchesterriver@gmail.com.
So we can begin the service promptly at 10 am, please sign into Zoom ( click here) by no later than 9:50 am.
Welcoming Families and Children on Sunday Mornings
Each Sunday, UUCR offers childcare and simple age-appropriate activities for children of all ages. If you have any questions about UUCR's programming for families and children, please be in touch with Rev. Sue.
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Upcoming Worship Services |
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Sunday, November 27 — In Person & ZOOM
"The Person Before You: Reflections on Worth"
These are days of uncertainty when behaviors, perhaps even our own, bring into question our First Principle. Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote, as their First Principle, "the inherent worth and dignity of every person." This implies that we must treat everyone as a person of worth and dignity, and that can be really hard to do. Let's be honest, some individuals don't exhibit much worth and dignity. And sometimes our first impression of a person is not as an individual but as a group member. We see race, gender expression, or social status — all of which affect the life of the person before us but are not the totality of the person. If we really believe in worth and dignity, how do we live our lives?
- Dr. Michael Franch, Guest Speaker
- Annie Lavin, Service Leader
- Al Martinez, Musician
Sunday, December 4 — In Person & ZOOM
"Which Story of Christmas Works for You (if Any)?"
The meaning of any holiday is crowd-sourced. Holidays take on new meaning each time they are celebrated. Is there some aspect of Christmas and the whole holiday season that is striking you as particularly meaningful this year? Are there winter holidays other than Christmas that touch your heart, or meet your need for celebration or quiet? At this service with Rev. Sue Browning we'll reflect on the many ways we shape the meaning of the holiday season again and again.
- Rev. Sue Browning, Minister
- Lynn Dollinger, Service Leader
- Michael Casey & Dick Durham, Musicians
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So You Don't Miss Anything! |
- This Week's Worship Service Information
- Upcoming Worship Services Information
- Newsletter Index
- Helpful Links, Office Hours, Upcoming Events Calendar
- Potlucks have Returned
- Orientation to UUCR Session
- Interfaith Thanksgiving Gathering
- Worship Committee Seeks Service Leader
- Proposed Pathway to Memorial Garden Display
- Soup Sampler Supper (and Sale)
- 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 November 17, 2022"
at the VERY END of this email, you're not seeing the entire email.
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This Week's
Worship Service
Last Week's Worship Service Recording
UUCR
UUCR Office Hours:
W, Sa, Su — 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
M, Tu, Th, F — CLOSED
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NOV 18 | Potluck Dinner at
UUCR (see details below)
NOV 20 | Worship Service
— Annual Bread Communion
In Person & ZOOM
Rev. Sue Browning, minister
NOV 20 | Orientation to
UUCR (see details below)
NOV 20 | Interfaith
Thanksgiving Gathering
NOTE: New Location
(see details below)
NOV 27 | Worship Service
In Person & ZOOM
Dr. Michael Franch, guest speaker
DEC 04 | Worship Service
In Person & ZOOM
Rev. Sue Browning, minister
DEC 09 | Soup Sampler
Supper (and Sale)
at UUCR (see details below)
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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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PLEASE REMEMBER: Friday, November 18 — Potluck Dinner at UUCR at 6:00 pm.
All are invited!
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Plans are underway for the annual winter solstice celebration and potluck dinner, to be held in Rock Hall. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Dec. 21.
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Orientation to UUCR Session |
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The UUCR Membership Committee has scheduled an "Orientation to UUCR" session for Sunday, November 20, following the service. If you are interested in learning more about UUCR, and possibly becoming an official member, please let Diane Shields know that you will attend: dashdiane@gmail.com or 410-490-0492. There will be opportunities for questions! |
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Worship Committee Seeks Service Leader |
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There is a need for a person to become a service leader for our Sunday morning worship services. In addition to leading the service, this person will coordinate the service with the speaker for that particular Sunday and also communicate with any musicians, as well as with Darlene, our office administrator.
The current members of the Worship Committee and Rev. Sue will offer guidance and support as the new person learns the responsibilities.
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Proposed Pathway to the Memorial Garden Display |
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If you haven't already seen it, the proposed Pathway to the Memorial Garden has been marked out with both painted lines and flag markers. The design, developed by Penny McCrea and Terry Goldzier, is also shown on the large display in the church's hallway. Along with this display are the options being considered for its construction.
Please take time to review the foregoing in preparation for an upcoming congregational meeting where we will decide on a direction for this project. There is a sheet available on the welcome table where you can leave any comments you may have.
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Thank you,
For the Committee,
Jim Lavin
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SOUP
SAMPLER SUPPER
(AND SALE)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 6 PM
AT UUCR
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Frequently Asked Questions about UUCR’s Soup Sampler Supper (and Sale)
Q: When and where can I get a warming, nourishing meal for a reasonable price in Kent County?
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A: You can fill up with a variety (10 different kinds) of soups and breads (5 different kinds) at UUCR on Friday, December 9, 6:00 pm at UUCR. Light desserts will also be served.
Q: How much will this cost?
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A: $20 per person, cash or check.
Q: How can I sign up and pay for this meal?
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A: You may buy tickets ($20 per person, cash or check) at church on any of the next three Sundays — Nov 20, 27, and Dec 4 — after the service.
Q: May I bring non UUCR friends to this gathering?
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A: Yes! Just buy them tickets.
Q: Do I need to bring anything to this meal?
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A: Bring a beverage of your choice and your appetite, that’s all!
Q: If I enjoy these soups and breads, is there a way I can get more later?
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A: Yes! On the night of the event (Dec 9) you will be able to order more quarts of any of the soups ($10 per quart) and loaves ($6 per loaf) to have on hand for cozy meals at home.
Q: How and where will I pay for the quarts of soup and loaves of bread?
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A: You will pay for the soups and loaves you ordered on Sunday, December 18, after service, when you will also receive them.
Q: What if I am out of town on Dec 18 but still want to pay for and retrieve my soups and loaves?
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A: We will figure out a way to get them to you.
Q: What can I do to help with this fun fundraiser?
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A: Lots of things! You can volunteer to help with setting up, serving, and cleaning up after our meal! Email Jane Hardy janewhardy@gmail.com. Most importantly, buy a ticket and enjoy bread, soup, and socializing on Dec 9.
From your Fundraising Task Force: Lynn Dolinger, Linda Dutton, Jane Hardy, and Mary Pritchard
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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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NOVEMBER
06 - Carl Gallegos
13 - Rev. Sue Browning
18 - Jan Brandon
20 - Tim Ford
24 - Diane Shields
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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, Sa, Su — 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Closed — M, Tu, Th, F
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VERY END of REFLECTIONS for November 17, 2022
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