Our in-person worship is live-streamed on Zoom.
Masks are no longer required for those attending in person.
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IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM WORSHIP
Sun May 7, 10:00am ~ “Commensality” ~ Meredith Garmon
We eat to live -- and the way we eat, and with whom, reflects how we live. The "open table" represents inclusion, and the sustaining of all.
Childcare available beginning at 9:45am in room 32 (yellow hall). 10:00am Religious Exploration: 1st-7th grade classes; 8th-12th grade special project with David B.
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IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM WORSHIP
Sun May 14, 10:00am ~ “Happiness” ~ Meredith Garmon
What happiness is good for -- and how to have more of it.
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or phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468
After worship, those in the sanctuary are invited to stay for refreshments and socializing in our fireside area.
Those live-streaming the service are invited to stay after for our Virtual Coffee Hour on Zoom. Log in to bit.ly/CUUC-CoffeeHour or phone (audio only): 929-436-2866. Meeting ID: 336 956 2210, Passcode: 468468
For additional CUUC program & login information, scroll to the bottom.
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Single Point of Entry
We are going back to a single point of entry using the main lobby doors. The RE lobby doors will remain locked. More below.
Sun May 7, 10:00am
1st-3rd grade class meets with Christine H and Norm H in room 33.
4th-5th grade class meets with Laura G and Nicholas A in room 41.
6th-7th grade class meets with Nicole T and Gus C in room 13.
8th-12th grade youth meet with David B for a special project in room 11.
Tracy is Away May 1-7
I will be on study leave May 1-5, then visiting my son at school May 6-7. During this time, I will be slow to answer email. Please copy Karen Dreher (KMDreher55@gmail.com) and Christine Haran (christineharan@yahoo.com) on emails.
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Putting the "U" (You) in "UU" — music by CUUC congregants this Sunday morning! Our special guest musicians include Amy Young, Creighton Cray, and Kim and Christian Force. Plus the CUUC Choir will be on hand. .. Click here to read Adam Kent's blog post.
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PlaceKeeping Practice
“First Saturdays” PlaceKeeping Practice, Sat May 6
What better way to spend a beautiful spring day than tending our grounds with your CUUC family! Join the PlaceKeepers as they meet each month to appreciate, improve, and maintain the lands of our spiritual home. Come at 10:00am for our Gratitude Practice, or any time throughout the day. Contact: Bice Wilson (bicewilson@gmail.com), Terri Kung (madterri@gmail.com).
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In the Spirit of Truth - This Sunday
In the Spirit of Truth, Sun May 7, 9:00am, Room 21 & Zoom 2210
“In the Spirit of Truth” is a supportive circle for sharing experiences and concerns regarding racism, discrimination, and oppression in our lives and communities. We will be meeting monthly, on the first Sunday, before service. All are welcome. Contact: Jeff Tomlinson (jefftomlinson8@gmail.com)
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Annual Giving Campaign
Canvass Wrap-Up Brunch, Sun May 7, 11:30am, Fellowship Hall
We celebrate the conclusion of the Annual Giving Campaign on Sunday with a free brunch for everyone! Please join us as we celebrate together after the service. To all those who returned their pledges, thank you! If you were able to increase your giving to match inflation, we are especially grateful. If you haven't pledged yet, forms are available in the lobby and on our website at www.cucwp.org/giving. Or contact our treasurer Chris Kortlandt ( treasurercuucwp@gmail.com). |
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Don't Forget Your Cookies
We still have some Girl Scout Cookie orders waiting to go to their homes . Come get your boxes this Sunday! Contact Jane Dixon (lilrhodie@gmail.com)
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Last Call for Musicians (of All Ages)
CUUC is lucky to have so many gifted musicians in our congregation, several of whom have graced recent Sundays services with their talents. We are again looking for musical members (young folk, too!) to be part of our upcoming worship service on Sun May 21. If you are interested in participating, please let us know by May 7. Contact Adam Kent (adamkentpianist@gmail.com).
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HOPE in the Kitchen
Next Meals for HOPE food prep: Mon May 8, 10:00am-2:00pm, CUUC Kitchen
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Science & Spirituality
Science & Spirituality, Thu May 11, 11:30am, Fellowship Hall & Zoom 7899
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RESCHEDULED - JazzFest with the Valerie Capers Ensemble, Sat Sep 23, 8:00pm, Sanctuary
We are postponing next Saturday's JazzFest with the Valerie Capers Ensemble, and rescheduling for the fall. Please join us then!
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Racial Justice Team
Racial Justice Team: Learning Session #1 "Intent vs. Impact"
The first in a series of three online "learning sessions" spread out over the coming months. Each one-hour Zoom session will be on a weekday evening and explore a different topic that has been selected by participants. All are welcome. Contacts: Lane Cobb (lcobb@prodigy.net), Joe Majsak ( jmajsak@verizon.net)
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Article II Learning Community
CUUC Article II Learning Community, Wed May 17, 7:30pm, Zoom 7899
Our Learning Community was created to inform the congregation about the Unitarian Universalist Association reassessment of Article II of our UUA Bylaws, which includes our UU Seven Principles. Join us at our next online sharing session when the topic will be: "Sources" compared to proposed "Inspirations." Visit our Article II Learning Community webpage, and scroll down to APPENDIX B: “Article II Toolkit,” Item 2, to learn more about the Article II "Sources" and where they reemerge in the proposed changes. Contacts: Joe Majsak ( jmajsak@verizon.net), Gary Freiberger ( yellgary@msn.com)
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Gratitudes to our vendors, shoppers, and community for a successful Tag Sale 2023! We raised over $1300 for CUUC programming and outreach. Special thanks to Scott D and the Hunger & Homelessness Social Justice Team for leadership; Alex S and Nora F for organizing table sales; Lisa C for flyer design; Terri K for social media communications; Jane D and Meals by Mahnaz for delicious food (which sold out!); Joe M for traffic control (in the rain!); Chris K and Barry L for setup and breakdown; Montessori Gardens for donations; Nicky K, Patricia G, and Tracy B for converting our assets into resources for future plans; and to everyone who participated as either seller, buyer, or friendly spectator. One participant put it best, "I love our community!" |
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Common Read Discussion Groups
- Sat May 20, 10:30am - facilitated by Lane Cobb & Amy Nathan
- Sun May 21, 4:00pm - facilitated by Jeff Tomlinson & Eileen Macholl
- Mon May 22, 7:00pm - facilitated by Kevin McGaren-Clemens & Andrew Adachi
- Thu May 25, 7:00pm - facilitated by Joe Majsak & Rev. Meredith Garmon
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Walkabout Concert at CUUC
Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse presents Tom Chapin, Sat May 20, 7:30pm (Walkabout Sing-Along at 6:45pm), CUUC Sanctuary
In the musical tradition of Pete Seeger, multi-talented singer/songwriter/guitarist Tom Chapin will have you singing along in no time. Come early to join the informal sing-along with the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus at 6:45pm. Questions? Call 914-946-1625 or visit walkaboutchorus.org/coffeehouse-2022-2023. Click here to purchase tickets. |
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Game Night for All Ages
CUUC Game Night, Sat May Apr 27, 5:00pm Early Games; 6:00pm Pizza, 7:00pm More Games, Fellowship Hall
We had so much fun in April, we're doing it again in May - this time on a Saturday to make it easier for more families to join! So grab your favorite game and join us for an evening of fun! Whether you bring Scrabble, Uno, mah jongg, Connect 4, checkers, or Hungry Hungry Hippos, come to play or just come to enjoy good company. Help us plan by clicking here to sign up for Game Night. Suggested donation for dinner: $5. Contact Audra Russell (audrar631@gmail.com).
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Ministerial Search Committee
The Search Formation Team is pleased to announce that the members of our Ministerial Search Committee are David Bowen, Lane Cobb, Ann Marie Damashek, Charlie McNally, Alex Sehdeva, Jeff Tomlinson, and Nicole Turygin. We thank them and our other candidates, Ted Dreher, Mary Kingsley, and Eileen Macholl, for their willingness to take on this commitment. The committee will be charged over the next year with the task of finding the candidate we will consider for the position of our next settled minister.
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Invitation to Membership
To be eligible to vote on the CUUC annual budget, our bylaws require you must have become a member at least 30 days before the annual meeting. If you are already considering membership, and would like to be able to vote at this year’s annual meeting, consider becoming a member by Wed May 10 to be eligible. Schedule an appointment to meet with Rev. Meredith Garmon to sign the membership book by speaking with Rev. Meredith after Sunday services or by contacting the office (admin@cucwp.org).
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Summer Fun for Families and Individuals of All Ages
There are several UU summer camps and conferences for all ages, individuals, and whole families. Unirondack, Murray Grove, Star Island, Ferry Beach, CERSI, SUUSI, Sohpia Fahs, Rowe, College of Social Justice and more! These are great opportunities to meet UUs from all over the continent! Registration is open for most and they will fill up quickly so register as soon as possible. Some are also hiring! Click here for the list.
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Be a Tech Team Trainee
CUUC has an awesome new audio/video system, and we're looking to strengthen our wonderful tech team by bringing some new trainees on board. The tech team is vital to our Sunday worship, keeping folks in the sanctuary informed, and keeping our online congregants connected on Zoom. The team also supports our neighbors who use the sanctuary for charity events and family memorial services. If you are interested in learning tech and supporting your congregation and community, contact Terri Kung ( madterri@gmail.com). |
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Beyond the Binary
UU Event: Building Beloved Community Beyond the Binary, Sat May 6, First Unitarian Universalist Society of Syracuse, Onsite and Online
First UU Syracuse is partnering with the Q Center @ ACR Health to offer this one-day conference, with an overnight for youth. Learn more and find links to register at the Beyond the Binary event page. |
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Experience General Assembly
UU General Assembly 2023, Jun 21-25, Pittsburgh, PA or Virtual
General Assembly is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists, where we conduct business of the Association, explore the theological underpinnings of our faith, and lean fully into our mission and principles. (Check out the UUA GA video here.) Anyone may attend! The General Assembly Registration is open, and financial support and volunteering opportunities to cover registration are available.
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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 caregiver, Rev. Deb Mo rra (914-830-1509, getreal714@gmail.com) or her backup Joanna Bauer (914-497-0319, johbauer@msn.com) You may also contact the CUUC office (admin@cucwp.org, 914-946-1660 x2).
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Share the Plate for May: Meals for HOPE
Since May 2020, CUUC’s “Meals for HOPE” volunteers have prepared and delivered dinner trays and sandwiches each week to feed about 150 clients of the soup kitchen at HOPE (Help Our People Eat) Community Services in New Rochelle. Our team also prepares food trays for the Open Arms men’s shelter in White Plains, and now Hope's Door in Hawthorne, too. Your plate share donation will allow this good work to continue by helping buy ingredients and supplies. Make checks to CUUC with the memo “Share the Plate - HOPE” and add to the plate or mail to the office. Or click here to pay online, and select “Share the Plate.” You may also select “Other” and type “HOPE” in the note if you'd like your full donation to benefit the Center.
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For links to our Zoom online meetings, see below.
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Weekly Calendar and Logins
Sat May 6 - Religious Educator Tracy Breneman on study leave. 9:00am Rental: Evrika Learning Center (Room 23); 10:00am "First Saturdays" PlaceKeeping Practice (CUUC Grounds); 1 0:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 10:30am RE Meals Bags for HOPE (Fellowship Hall & Kitchen); 12:00pm Private Memorial Service (Sanctuary); 12:30pm Journey Group Facilitators (Parsonage, Zoom 6161)
Sun May 7 - Religious Educator Tracy Breneman on study leave; Music Director Adam Kent away. 8:45am Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary); 9:00am In the Spirit of Truth (Room 21 & Zoom 2210); 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am RE: 1st-7th Grade Classes & 8th-12th Grade Activity (Rooms 13, 33, 41); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & Worship Zoom); 11:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:30am Canvass Wrap-up Brunch (Fellowship Hall)
Mon May 8 - 10:00am Meals for HOPE (Kitchen)
Tue May 9 - 10:00am Sandwiches for HOPE (Kitchen); 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Wed May 10 - 7:30pm Board of Trustees (Zoom 7899)
Thu May 11 - 11:30am Science & Spirituality (Fellowship Hall & Zoom 7899); 7:30pm Story Time with Barbara ( Zoom 3131)
Sat May 13 - 9:00am Rental: Evrika Learning Center (Room 23); 1 0:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899)
Sun May 14 - 8:45am Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary); 9:00am Pastoral Associates (Room 21); 9 :45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am RE: 1st-7th Grade Classes (Room 13, 33); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & Worship Zoom); 11:15 Social Hour (Fireside Area); 11:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:45am Journey Group: Carmody (Room 41 & Zoom 6161)
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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