Our in-person worship is live-streamed on Zoom.
Masks are required for those attending in person.
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IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM WORSHIP
Sun Nov 27, 10:00am “Pooh Lessons” ~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
I'll share some of A.A. Milne's stories and reflect on what they have meant to me through the years.
Childcare available beginning at 9:45am. Whole Congregation Worship. RE does not meet this week.
We no longer require proof of vaccination. We continue to require masks for those attending service in person.
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Quiet Activity Area in the Sanctuary
We offer a quiet activity area in the sanctuary for anyone to use, and especially families on Sundays when we have whole congregation worship. We know that even when their hands are busy, our young people are connecting with the rituals, words, and music of our faith. Doing a quiet activity or sitting on the floor can help them manage the time more comfortably. We ask parents/caregivers to sit near your children so you can monitor activity and help our young UUs learn to navigate the worship space.
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IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM WORSHIP
Sun Dec 4, 10:00am “Faitheist” ~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
Our theme for December is "God." We start it off asking: What does faith look like without God -- or, at least, without a traditional conception of God.
Childcare available beginning at 9:45am. Religious Exploration: K-7th grade Chapel with Tracy, 8th-9th grade OWL class, 8th-12th grade Youth Group.
We no longer require proof of vaccination. We continue to require masks for those attending service in person.
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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: 929-436-2866. Meeting: 336 956 2210, Passcode: 468468.
For additional CUUC program & login information, scroll to the bottom.
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Navigating and Re-Learning Thanksgiving
The United States has over four hundred years of ongoing violence against indigenous lives and culture. Some refer to ‘Thanksgiving’ as the ‘National Day of Mourning.’ Understanding and acknowledgement of this may vary among those you spend time with during the holiday. Visit this week’s RE newsletter at bit.ly/CUUCRENews for resources to help us center indigenous experiences and voices as we navigate conversations with family and friends.
Sun Nov 27
10:00am, We gather for whole congregation worship. RE classes and Youth Group do not meet. Go directly to the sanctuary. A quiet activity area is available in the sanctuary.
Sun Dec 4
10:00am, K-7th grade Chapel with Tracy; 8th-9th grade OWL class with Irene J and Daniel T; 8th-12th grade Youth Group with Cyndi T, Max T, and Stevie C.
11:15am, Deck the Halls - We will be decorating the sanctuary and welcome help so we are finished before the choral concert. Contact David B, david@bowenandco.com.
For Your Calendars
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Congregation & Community News |
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Thank You!
Our State Fair Auction on Sat Nov 19 was a wonderful evening of community, generosity, great food, and fun. We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us, supported our efforts, participated in the fun, and helped to make the night a great success. Because of you, we raised over $40,000 to support every aspect of our congregation for the coming year. It took a large team of people to make the night happen, and all the hard work is appreciated by the entire community. Thank you, one and all!
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Congregation Discussion: Article on Racism
Online Congregation Discussion: Article on Racism, Mon Dec 12, 7:30pm, Zoom 7899
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Brighten a Child's Holiday
Collection for Coachman Family Center Gift Cards, Now through Sun Dec 18
Visit the Coachman Gift Cards table in the Fireside Area this holiday season and help us meet our goal of presenting a $25 gift card to each school-aged child at the Coachman Family Center, a local shelter for families experiencing homelessness. Give what you can, cash or check, and the Hunger and Homelessness team will purchase a gift card for each of the approximately 200 children currently living at Coachman. Not attending in person? Y ou can mail checks to CUUC with the memo "Coachman Gift Cards." Or you can donate online at cucwp.org by clicking the yellow Donate button and selecting "Coachman Gift Cards" from the dropdown Thank you for helping us improve the season for kids in our local community! Contact Jacy Good (goodjacy@gmail.com).
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Gently Used Toy Drive
Gently Used Toys & Stuffed Animals Drive, Now through Sun Dec 11
The Hunger & Homelessness team is collecting smaller-sized (appropriate for apartments), gently used toys and like-new stuffed animals. We will donate them to the Ecumenical Food Pantry so clients can pick out gifts for their children and teens. Your generosity will bring happiness to many families. Look for collection boxes in the two lobby areas. Contact: John Cavallero ( jcwpny@gmail.com). |
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Don't Pin it, Drop It!
Name Tag Reminder - When you leave after worship, please drop your name tag into the white lobby basket. Why can't I just pin it back on the kiosk? Because we use the name tags to record and track attendance, which our Membership and other committees can use for planning, programming, and outreach. Thank you for helping make our information more complete!
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Book Fair - Great for Holiday Gifts
Social Justice Holiday Book Fair, Sun Dec 11, 12:00 – 3:00pm, Fireside Area
Our social justice book fair will offer over 100 different titles on a wide range of social justice topics, for both adults and children. Great for holiday gift giving! Note: we are requiring masks for this event. Contact: Alex Sehdeva (alex.sehdeva@gmail.com)
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Cookie Exchange
Holiday Cookie Exchange, Sun Dec 11, During Coffee Hour
Bake your favorites holiday treats, put them on wrapped plates or in small bags, and add a tag listing the ingredients (to help folks with allergies). Bring to our social hour after worship for us all to exchange!
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The Gift of Music
Perfect for holiday gift giving, and your own musical enjoyment! CUUC Music Director Adam Kent released a new recording of music by Cuban-American composer Tania León, Teclas de mi piano (Keys of My Piano). The New York Times singled out Teclas as one of “Five Classical Albums You Can Listen to Right Now.” You can buy or download Teclas de mi piano at Albany Records or Amazon. Click here to see the Teclas de mi piano CD flyer.
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Making Meals for Our Neighbors
Next Meals for HOPE meal prep: Mon Nov 28, 10:00am-2:00pm, CUUC Kitchen
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Families Supporting HOPE Kitchen
Food Collection for HOPE to-go Bags, Now through Sat Dec 3
RE families are preparing 70 to-go breakfasts and lunches each month for HOPE Community Services in New Rochelle. We invite the congregation to donate individual-sized food items such as shelf-stable milk, juice, water, fruit cups, and soft granola bars, as well as napkins, loaves of bread, and peanut butter. Leave them in the labeled bins located in the foyer. Frozen items such as French toast, pancakes, waffles, frozen sausages or patties (no pork) can be brought in the morning of Sat Dec 3, or as coordinated with Christine Haran (christineharan@yahoo.com).
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UUA Invites Your Feedback
UUA Article II Study Commission, Proposed Changes to Article II, Google Feedback Link, through Mon Nov 28
Significant changes are being proposed to Article II of the UUA by-laws, which includes our 7 principles and 6 sources. The Article II Study Commission is excited to share their draft of a new Article II. They invite you to read it, reread it, and offer your feedback using their online Google form. For a more detailed understanding of Article II, please read CUUC's letter to the congregation. |
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Annual Appeal for Food Pantry
Hunger in Westchester is an ongoing problem. We can help. Your monetary donation to the Ecumenical Food Pantry in any amount is greatly appreciated. Click for our appeal letter, to learn more. Look for our table after worship. Mail checks to CUUC with the memo "Food Pantry" or contribute online at cucwp.org by clicking the yellow Donate button and selecting either "Share the Plate (50%)" to share half with CUUC, or "Ecumenical Food Pantry" to give the full amount to the charity. Contact: John Cavallero (jcwpny@gmail.com).
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Deck Our Halls
Contribute to our Poinsettia Display
Our sanctuary will soon be adorned with bright poinsettias to usher in the holidays. You may contribute to our display as a way to honor, give thanks, or remember a person, event, or group. Please make checks for $20 per plant out to CUUC with the memo "Flowers," and send to the office with the names or message you would like included in the Christmas Eve order of service. Forms are available in the lobby, to make it easy. Contact: Pam Parker (admin@cucwp.org).
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Share the Plate: Ecumenical Food Pantry
This month we share half our non-pledge collection with the Ecumenical Emergency Food Pantry of White Plains. The Pantry was founded in 1979 by CUUC and four other congregations, and provides healthful food to over 900 households each week (up from 500 last year!). Mail checks to CUUC with the memo “Share the Plate - Food Pantry” or click here to pay online, and select “Share the Plate.” You may also select “Ecumenical Food Pantry” if you'd like your full donation to go to the charity.
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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, Julie Gans (914-830-0944, julieagans@gmail.com) . You may also contact the CUUC office (admin@cucwp.org).
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For links to our Zoom online meetings, see below.
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Weekly Calendar and Logins
Thu Nov 24 - Office Closed - Enjoy Your Holiday
Fri Nov 25 - Office Closed 10:30am Rental: OA (Fireside)
Sat Nov 26 - 1 0:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899)
Sun Nov 27 - 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am RE: Whole Congregation Worship (Sanctuary); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & CUUC Worship Zoom); 11:15 Social Hour (Fellowship Hall); 11:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210)
Mon Nov 28 - 10:00am Meals for HOPE (Kitchen); 7:30pm Congregation Self Assessment Committee (Room 11, Zoom 2210)
Tue Nov 29 - 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Wed Nov 30 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party ( Zoom 6161)
Thu Dec 1 - 7:30pm Journey Group Facilitators (Parsonage & Zoom 6161); 7:30pm Story Time with Barbara ( Zoom-3131)
Sat Dec 3 - 10:00am "First Saturdays" PlaceKeeping Practice (Grounds); 10:00am Choir Dress Rehearsal (Sanctuary); 1 0:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 12:30pm Journey Group Facilitators (Parsonage & Zoom 6161)
Sun Dec 4 - 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am RE Chapel: K-7th Grades (Room 43); 10:00am RE: 8th-9th COA & Youth Group (Classrooms); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & CUUC Worship Zoom); 11:15 Social Hour (Fellowship Hall); 11:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 1:00pm Winter Choral Concert (Sanctuary & bit.ly/Music-at-CUUC)
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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