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2021 Apr 18 | Spring #4

Upcoming Online Worship

Sun Apr 18, 10:00am ~ “Breathe”

~ Rev. Meredith Garmon

The 2020-21 UUA Common Read – Imani Perry's Breathe – has some important and hopeful things to say to us.

Sun Apr 25, 10:00am ~ “More Hope, Vigor, and Strength”

~ Rev. Meredith Garmon

We draw hope from each other. We draw vigor from each other. We draw strength from each other.

Click here to join our Sunday Worship

or phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468

After worship, join our Virtual Coffee Hour

or phone in (audio only): 929-436-2866 · Meeting: 336 956 2210 · Passcode: 468468

For additional CUUC program & login information, scroll to bottom

Revisit past services anytime at our YouTube Channel

On the Journey

Click here for the April issue of On the Journey: “Trust”

Messages from Ministry

From the Minister

See this week's Minister's Post
See the Practice of the Week – Ecospiritual: Investigate How Much Is Enough

Review all past “UU Minute” segments – and see past sermons available on “The Liberal Pulpit”

Spring 2021 Online Religious Education

YOUTH GROUP meets this Saturday, April 17, 1:00pm, at CUUC with Cyndi & Daniel Tillman.

Tracy is off this Sunday. Religious Education (RE) classes do not meet. We look forward to seeing you in RE on Sunday, April 25th. Click here for the RE Announcements doc, with information for all ages, plus local events and community needs. The full RE schedule is available here , including class dates and topics. Visit the Adult RE Parent/Caregiver class resource document with materials for adults who are supporting youth in developing healthy self-esteem and relationships.

From the Music Director

With the themes of Imani Perry's book Breathe in mind, I have chosen solo piano works associated with the African Diaspora or with composers from colonialized nations. In a cameo appearance, young CUUC-er Wesley Miller provides our Opening Music, and a stirring number from the Broadway production of Caroline, or Change serves as our Interlude... Click here to read Adam Kent's blog post.

Congregation & Community News

Virtual Play Reading: You're Invited!

FUSW Virtual Play Reading, Sat Apr 17, 7:00pm, on Zoom

First Unitarian Society of Westchester (Hastings) invites you to join the audience for their live reading of Gore Vidal's TV play “Visit to a Small Planet” (our cast even includes a certain familiar CUUC administrator!). Click here to join the virtual play reading, or call 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 910 4861 0676, Passcode: 883928. FUSW contact: Betsy Kates (bkates42@verizon.net).

Science & Spirituality

Science & Spirituality, Thu Apr 22, 11:30am, Zoom 7899

We meet on the second and fourth Thursday to discuss books and articles on the intersection of spirituality and science. Join us! Contact: Barbara Mair (barbara.k.mair@icloud.com).

From Environmental Practices

Food Scrap Recycling Starter Kits

Attention White Plains residents: the Sustainable White Plains Committee has undertaken to make food scrap starter kits available locally, and is working with the CUUC Environmental Practices Group to help distribute them. The kits cost $20. We will schedule a distribution at CUUC's parking lot at a convenient date in the coming weeks (most likely on a weekend). To order a starter kit, email Charlie McNally (mcnally@pobox.com).

Home Composter & Rain Barrel Sale, order by Tue Apr 20

Westchester County and the Greenburgh Nature Center are holding a sale of backyard compost bins, rainwater collection barrels, worm composting bins, and other equipment at discounts. The deadline for orders is Tue Apr 20, for pick up at Greenburgh Nature Center, Saxon Woods Park, or Peekskill Depew Park later that week. This creative video explains the environmental benefits and need for composting food scraps. Info on the sale can be found here .

UUA Common Read

The UUA has chosen Breathe: A Letter to My Sons by Imani Perry as the 2020-2021 Common Read. Emotionally raw and deeply reflective, Perry’s book offers a broad meditation on race, gender, and the meaning of a life well lived, as well as an unforgettable lesson in Black resistance and resilience. We invite the congregation to read Breathe and join us for group discussions coming soon. You may purchase the hardcover book from inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop (uuabookstore.org, 800-215-9076). The e-book and audio book (CD or MP3) are available from Bookshop.org.

Annual Meeting - Save the Date

CUUC Annual Meeting, Sun Jun 6, After Worship

We are planning to hold the meeting online - Stay tuned! (And committee chairs, please submit your reports by Fri May 14.)

Need Mail?

We plan to distribute a digital annual report by email. If you need a printed copy of the annual report, or know another Member of the congregation who will, please let us know. Contact the office (admin@cucwp.org).

Slate of Nominees

The Board of Trustees and Nominating & Leadership Development Committee announce the following slate of nominees to be voted on at our Annual Meeting, Sun Jun 6.

Candidates for (6) CUUC Board of Trustees vacancies:

Three-year term at-large member: Creighton Cray, Scott Damashek, and Tara James

Two-year term at-large member (to fill unexpired term of Imelda Cruz Avellán): Christian Force

One-year term Secretary: Nicole Klemens

One-year term Treasurer: Chris Kortlandt

Candidates for (2) CUUC Nominating & Leadership Development Committee vacancies:

Three-year term: Jeff Tomlinson, Adine Usher

Additional nominations may be made from the floor. Thank you for your participation in this important governance process!

From the Treasurer

The theme of this year’s Annual Giving Campaign is We Will be Back With More Hope, Vigor, and Strength. Beginning this Sunday, you will hear speakers during worship share the reasons why CUUC is important to them. Our campaign will wrap up by May 10th–15th, in time for budget planning. It is paramount that each and every one of us supports CUUC, so we can continue to thrive and strive for a better world. If you have questions or concerns, contact Chris Kortlandt (917-821-4289, treasurerCUUCWP@gmail.com). Click here to read the full Letter from the Treasurer.

Email Scams Continue

You may have received a fake email from “Rev. Meredith Garmon.” The subject line was “[your name],” from “pastor70900@gmail.com,” and the message began “Do you have a moment I have a request I need you to handle discreetly...” The minister will never email or text you asking for money or gift cards. Always look closely at the sender’s actual email and do not reply if it seems suspicious. If in doubt, contact the CUUC office. Click here to learn more about this common scam.

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Caring & Sharing

If we can help you or someone you know in our congregation, please reach out to our April primary caregivers: Johanna Bauer (914-636-1047, johbauer@msn.com), or backup Ingrid Hartmann (914-946-2026, ih63053@gmail.com). You may also contact the CUUC office (admin@cucwp.org).

April Share the Plate: Westchester Community College Foundation Student Emergency Fund

“If it were not for the grant, I would not be able to focus on my schoolwork or have a place to log in to Zoom for my classes.” ~ Philip, WCC Student

This month we share half our non-pledge collection with Westchester Community College Foundation Student Emergency Fund, which provides grants and support to students struggling to pay for food, transportation, rent, utilities, medical emergencies, and more. The school has received over 500 applications for emergency assistance due to Covid. Our contributions truly make an impact, and help change our world one person at a time through the power of education. Mail checks to CUUC with the memo "Share the Plate - WCC" or click here to pay online, and select "Share the Plate."

Online Offering

To make your offering, pay your pledge, or donate to our Share the Plate, use our PayPal button here. Or go to our website, cucwp.org and click "Donate." You may also click on the chalice picture at right.

For links to our Zoom online meetings, see below.

Links are also in our online Event Calendar (click on event) at cucwp.org.

Weekly Calendar and Logins

Visit cucwp.org/calendar on our website and click on an event for login information. To reserve a Zoom online meeting room, contact admin@cucwp.org.

Fri Apr 16 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 8428); 11:00am Journey Group: Rev Garmon (Zoom 7899); 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (Zoom 5149); 7:00pm Common Read Facilitators (Zoom 2210); 7:00pm Journey Group: Sehdeva/Cox (Zoom 7899); 7:00pm Youth Group, 8th-12th Grade (Zoom 8428)

Sat Apr 17 - 10:00am Zen Practice Online (Zoom 7899); 1:00pm Youth Group, 8th-12th Grade (CUUC Parking Lot)

Sun Apr 18 - 10:00am Sunday Worship (Zoom 1991); 11:15am Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:45am Journey Group: Miller (Zoom 6161)

Tue Apr 20 - 10:00am Music Appreciation (Zoom 5149); 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal, Soprano/Alto (Zoom 3131); Journey Group: Van Hoomissen (Zoom 2210)

Wed Apr 21 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 8428); 6:00pm Choir Rehearsal, Tenor/Bass (Zoom 3131); 7:30pm Board of Trustees Book Club

Thu Apr 22 - 10:00am Journey Group: Traber (Zoom 6161); 10:00am Music Appreciation (Zoom 5149); 11:30am Science & Spirituality (Zoom 7899); 7:15pm Children's Story Time (Zoom 4635); 7:30pm Journey Group Majsak (Zoom 6161); 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Zoom 3131)

Fri Apr 23 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 8428); 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (Zoom 5149)

Sat Apr 24 - 10:00am Zen Practice Online (Zoom 7899); 11:30am Play Time for Families with Young Children (CUUC Playground); 4:00pm Journey Group: Leahy (Zoom 2210);

Sun Apr 25 - 10:00am Sunday Worship (Zoom 1991); 11:15am Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:40am K-4th Grade RE Class (Zoom 8428); 11:40am 5th-7th Grade RE Class (Zoom 8428); 11:45am Journey Group: Freiberger (Zoom 7899); 11:50am 7th-9th Grade RE Class (Zoom 8428); 12:00pm Adult RE: Supporting the Youth in Your Lives: Parents and Caregivers as Sexuality Educators (Zoom 8428); 4:00pm Newcomers Gathering (Zoom 7899)

ONLINE ZOOM MEETING LOGINS

Zoom Webinar 1991 - one-click login: https://bit.ly/CUUC-Worship;

or two-step login: zoom.us/j/761321991 + Passcode: 468468;

or phone (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468

Zoom 2210 - one-click login: zoom.us/j/3369562210?pwd=c21oYkVjczF3Vk9UcVRSWkVILzdPZz09;

or two-step login: zoom.us/j/3369562210 + Passcode: 468468;

or phone (audio only): 929-436-2866 · Meeting: 336 956 2210 · Passcode: 468468

Zoom 7899 - one-click login: us02web.zoom.us/j/2898507899?pwd=TW5sV2lUYUltT0xxZ3JXMUxxU24xQT09;

or two-step login: zoom.us/j/2898507899 + Passcode: 468468;

or phone (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Meeting: 289 850 7899 · Passcode: 468468

Zoom 3131 - one-click login: us02web.zoom.us/j/3131953131?pwd=b293emZtenc4SzQya1had3pkaFB4dz09;

or two-step login: zoom.us/j/3131953131 + Passcode: 468468;