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TOMORROW NIGHT'S
WORSHIP SERVICE
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"Eve of the Eve —
A Christmas Candlelight Service"
Rev. Sue Browning, Minister
and other members of the congregation
Michael Casey, Musician
In Person and Zoom
Friday, December 23, 2022 - 7 p.m.
Join us for our annual Christmas "Eve of the Eve" service (that's right on Friday, Dec. 23!) At this service led by Rev. Sue Browning and other members of the congregation we'll share story, song (many songs), a brief message and end with Silent Night by candlelight. This is a service for all ages!
Following the service there will be time for fellowship with a cookie reception. Cookie donations are welcome!
So we can begin the service promptly at 7 p.m., please arrive at the church, or sign into Zoom ( click here) by no later than 6:50 p.m.
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, December 25 — NO IN PERSON OR ZOOM SERVICES
Sunday, January 1 — NO IN PERSON OR ZOOM SERVICES
We plan on having a prerecorded service available on the UUCR YouTube channel by 10 a.m. on Jan 1 ( CLICK HERE).
Sunday, January 8 — In Person & ZOOM
"The Audacity of Hope"
- Bob Clegg, Guest Speaker
- Nancy Holland, Service Leader
- Michael Casey, Musician
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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
- Minister's Column
- Holiday Office Hours & Newsletter Schedule
- THANK YOU!
- Changes to the UU Principles Conversation
- 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 December 22, 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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DEC 23 | Eve of the Eve
Worship Service — 7 PM
In Person & ZOOM
Rev. Sue Browning, minister
DEC 25 | No Worship
Service
JAN 01 | No In Person or
Zoom Service, Prerecorded Service available on the UUCR YouTube channel
JAN 08 | Worship Service
In Person & ZOOM
Bob Clegg, guest speaker
JAN 15 | Worship Service
In Person & ZOOM
Rev. Sue Browning, minister
JAN 15 | Changes to the UU
Principles an after Service
Conversation led by
Rev. Sue Browning, minister
JAN 22 | Worship Service
In Person & ZOOM
Dr. Gary Schiff, guest speaker
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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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Breathing Deeply
Over the Holidays
As Unitarian Universalists we draw wisdom and spirituality from many sources. Our first source invites us to find inspiration in the, "Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life."
What a rich source to reflect upon during the holiday season.
In recent sermons I've talked about quiet parts of the holiday season. We've reflected on the varying Images of the holidays – the miracle of the oil for lamps at Hanukkah, the scene of new life at a manger, and the honoring of the winter solstice as a time of turning.
In these images there is a healthy sense of feeling humbled by the vastness of the universe - both the specifics and the grandeur. The images remind us we are dependent upon so much beyond our control. The holiday stories too remind us that where we have choices to make, it matters to reach out to one another, to be kind, and to be good stewards of this planet.
I continue to be drawn to the words of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel who offers, “Our goal should be to live life in radical amazement … to get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted. Everything is phenomenal; everything is incredible; never treat life casually. To be spiritual is to be amazed.”
Wishing everyone a holiday season that includes some quiet, some gentleness, and especially some time to be amazed.
Best wishes for the coming year,
Rev. Sue
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Holiday Office Hours and
Newsletter Schedule
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The UUCR office will be closed on December 24, 25, & 31 and on January 1.
This newsletter (Reflections) will not be published on December 29.
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Changes to the UU Principles —
January 15 Conversation
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Mark Your Calendar — January 15 — An After Service Conversation about Changes to the UU Principles
After service on January 15 (at 11:30 a.m.). Rev. Sue will share an update on the Unitarian Universalist Association's (UUA) ongoing process to review and update of our principles and sources. After a year plus of gathering input, the group commissioned to complete the review has an early draft of the proposed changes available for conversation. At this session we'll talk through the draft, the review process, and the role our congregation will have in adoption of any UUA bylaw changes. Ultimately any changes will be voted on at the General Assembly in June, 2024. This meeting will be in the sanctuary room and will last for about 45 minutes.
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Pastoral Care and Connection |
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JANUARY
11 - Vida Morley
12 - Ralph Dolinger
13 - Melinda Lippincott
14 - Dianne Turpin
14 - Judy Graham
20 - Al Mathwich
22 - Clark Bjorke
29 - Zoe Panas
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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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