MEMBER VOTE THIS SUNDAY!

Member Vote to Call the Minister, Sun Apr 28, Immediately following Worship

This Sun Apr 28, immediately following worship (about 11:00am), CUUC Members will vote on calling Rev. Danielle Lindstrom as the next settled Minister of CUUC. Only Members are eligible to vote and a super quorum of 40% of membership must be present in order to hold the vote. We need all Members to attend, in person or online!

Members attending online should log out of the worship Zoom, wait 5 minutes, then log in to: bit.ly/CUUC-Zoom-7899, or call 646-876-9923 (Meeting #289 850 7899, Passcode: 468468). You will have 1 vote per Zoom sign-in or phone call.

Questions? Contact Nicky Klemens (nsklemens@gmail.com).

We livestream our in-person worship on Zoom.

From the Music Director

This Sunday's Gathering Music centers kids of all ages. Mozart referred to his keyboard sonata in C Major K. 545 as a work “for beginners.” For sure, many young piano students have cut their teeth on this popular work, which nevertheless has a charm and elegance to beguile every music lover. Octavio Pinto, an architect by profession and the husband of the legendary Brazilian pianist Guiomar Novaes, immortalized his impressions of children at play in his Scenas Infantis (Scenes of Children). Other music includes the CUUC Choir's rendition of a touching number from the musical Dear Evan Hansen and some fun tunes from Disney’s The Little Mermaid... Read Adam's blog here

Our Ministerial Candidate

Rev. Danielle Lindstrom comes to CUUC from the Olympia Brown UU Church in Racine, WI, where she has been the settled minister since 2021. Before that, she was minister at the Beacon UU Congregation in Troy, MI, and she has served the UU Church of Davis, CA, and the First UU Society of Newton, MA. She has a Master of Divinity (Cum Laude) from the Boston University School of Theology. Before entering seminary, she worked at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, MI, and earned a BA in anthropology. After the April 28 service, a congregational meeting will be held for CUUC Members to vote on “calling” Rev. Danielle as our next minister. We ask all Members to attend the congregational meeting after worship on April 28 (in person or on Zoom) for this important vote.

Annual Giving - Please Return Pledges ASAP!

We shared last Sunday that we have extended the Annual Canvass by an additional week. The revised deadline of Sunday, April 28 is a few days away, but we are still short of our goal. We are currently at 81% of the total needed - with $90,000 to go. Please, don't delay. You can submit pledges online, or complete the paper form, or email to treasurercuucwp@gmail.com. Thank you for your support and commitment! - The Canvass Team - Carolyn Hanson, Drew Swiss & Chris Kortlandt

Members, Are You Up To Date?

CUUC Members, we thank the many of you who are helping our online directory look so much better! Let's get the whole directory up to date, to help our next minister learn our names and faces. This Sunday, stop by the membership table to confirm or update your info. And you can see Robin Rocchi to update your photo. Or log in directly anytime (onrealm.org/CUUC/signin), put in your unique password (or follow prompts to reset), and check. If an update or new photo is needed, you can type it in or upload it. Or email your changes to Pam Parker (admin@cucwp.org), or see Jane Dixon (lilrhodie@gmail.com) or Mary Cavallero (marycava4@gmail.com).

From Refugee Resettlement

Girl Scout cookies are here! If you ordered from Muqadas Ghafoor, the eleven-year-old daughter of the refugee family our congregation has helped resettle, we will have your cookie boxes available this Sun Apr 28 in the RE lobby. Contact: Jane Dixon (lilrhodie@gmail.com)

Feeding Our Neighbors

SPECIAL DAY - Meals for HOPE, Sun Apr 28, 10:00am-2:00pm, CUUC Kitchen

Our Meals for HOPE crew are usually in the kitchen on Mondays, but this week only we will cook on Sunday, to accommodate the TV production rental. Help us live our mission to engage in service to transform ourselves and our world - and have fun and enjoy good company while doing it. Sign up at: bit.ly/CUUC-HOPE-Cooking-Sign-up.

Busy Days Ahead

The CUUC building and parking lot will again be rented by a TV production crew on Mon Apr 29 and Tue Apr 30. If you have any congregation business and can do it without physically coming to 468 Rosedale, we'd be grateful!

From Racial Justice Team



Online Learning: “America's Housing History - Past and Present,” Thu May 2, 7:00-8:30pm, Zoom 7899

The Racial Justice Team will host a 90-minute online learning event on the history of housing discrimination and its impact on minority populations. We will also share current events and opportunities to make a positive impact on housing accessibility and affordability. No reading or pre-work required; our goal is to expand everyone's comfort zone with learning about housing discrimination and how we can make a difference. Contact: Jeff Tomlinson (jefftomlinson8@gmail.com), Joe Majsak (jmajsak@verizon.net). Click here to see the Housing History flyer.

Our Faith Family

Celebration of Life for Ingrid Hartmann, Sat May 4, 11:00am, Sanctuary, Reception follows in Fellowship Hall

Longtime and much loved CUUC Member Ingrid Hartmann died on March 7, one week after her 88th birthday. We will gather to remember and celebrate her life.

Day in Place

Day in Place, Sat May 4, CUUC Lower Parking Lot

Join the PlaceKeepers at our monthly “First Saturday Practice” to experience, appreciate, and care for the sanctuary that is CUUC's outdoor grounds. 6:30am: We are near the Beltane Cross Quarter date, so you are invited to arrive early enough to see the sun’s rays arrive (about 6:30). We’ll light the Spirit Fire, share songs, and observe a quiet time to sip coffee, greet birds, and chat. 10:00am: We will share gratitude and a telling of the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address. After, you may remain by the fire or help with suppressing some of the aggressive, non-native plants. Please bring loppers (if you have them), gardening gloves, and dress and spray, knowing ticks live here too.

Flower Service

Bring Flowers on May 5!

During our service on May 5, entitled "Prepare to Bloom," we will join in a traditional flower ceremony. You are invited to bring a flower that will be shared during the ceremony. The flower should delight you - whether it's store bought, grown in a hothouse, clipped from your garden, or snipped from a flowering tree. Please note that the ceremony will occur before our children go to their PlaceKeeping activity, and we hope they will be participating in the ceremony as well.

In the Spirit of Truth

In the Spirit of Truth, Sun May 5, 9:00am, Room 13 & Zoom 2210

“In the Spirit of Truth” welcomes everyone to attend their monthly meeting, this Sunday before service. ITSOT is CUUC's original listening circle, started over 35 years ago! We create a safe space to talk about your experiences with oppression. There is no judgment, no argument, no conflict. ITSOT is a place to sit in covenant with other UUs and say what is in your heart. No commitment - just come be with us. Contact: Jeff Tomlinson (jefftomlinson8@gmail.com)

Happening at CUUC

New Westchester Symphony Orchestra, "An Afternooon of Enchanting Folklore Music," Sat Apr 27, 3:00pm, CUUC Sanctuary

The NewWSO presents music inspired by various folk traditions in Europe, with works by Berlioz, Grieg, and Tchaikovsky. All performances are free to the public; goodwill donations are tax-deductible and always welcome.

In the Community

Film Screening & Discussion: 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture, Sat Apr 27, 6:30pm, Westchester Community for Ethical Culture, 7 Saxon Wood Rd, White Plains

According to the FBI, anti-LGBTQIA+ hate crimes have risen sharply, with a 13.8% increase in reports based on sexual orientation and a 32.9% increase in reported hate crimes based on gender identity. Why is there so much bias and hatred toward this community? According to the documentary “1946,” a mis-translation of the Bible is at least partly to blame. Defense of Democracy hosts a screening of the film, which follows researchers as they trace the origins of the Christian anti-gay movement, and cast doubt on a biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Read more on the Westchester Community for Ethical Culture's website. 

From Environmental Practices Team

The start of growing season is a critical time for emerging hungry native bees, butterflies, grasshoppers and many other insects. Mowing lawns less in early spring creates habitat for them, and can lead to fewer pests. Consider participating in No Mow May, or Low Mow Spring to allow flowers that might be lopped off by the mower to flourish. (Local ordinances may regulate the length of your lawn and should be consulted.) More information, including how to seek local ordinance reform, can be found at https://beecityusa.org/no-mow-may.

Game Night

All-Ages Game Night, Sat May 11, 5:30pm, Fellowship Hall

Bring your favorite game, or come try someone else’s, or just enjoy an evening socializing in a relaxed setting as we get to know one another better. Come at 5:30 to chat and pick your game, share a pizza dinner together at 6:00 (or bring your own meal), and then get ready to play! Family and friends are always welcome. Suggested donation for pizza: $5/person or $10/family. To help us plan food, please sign up at bit.ly/CUUC_Game_Night_Signup, or use the QR code, or contact Audra Russell (audrar631@gmail.com).

Donate Your Used Eclipse Glasses

Donate so kids in Central America can experience their upcoming eclipse in August. You won't need them for 20 years, and if you save them you won't be able to find them! Just drop them in the box in the lobby. Contact: John Cavallero (jcwpny@gmail.com)

Share the Plate for April: Murray Grove

This month we share half our non-pledge collection with Murray Grove Retreat and Renewal Center, the only Unitarian Universalist conference center in the Metro area, and the site traditionally considered to be where Universalism in America began. Make checks to CUUC with the memo “Share the Plate - Murray Grove” 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 in “Murray Grove” if you'd like your full donation to go to the Center.