In response to rapidly rising COVID-19 cases in Westchester county, and with a commitment to protect the most vulnerable among us, CUUC is returning to ONLINE ONLY worship and activities until further notice.
|
|
ONLINE ONLY WORSHIP
Sun Jan 9, 10:00am ~ “Renewal”
~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
The year is new (but this Covid sure is getting old). How shall we be renewed in these times?
Online Religious Education classes for 1st-9th grades meet this Sunday at 9:50am, 10:00am, and 10:10am. See the RE box below for more information.
|
|
ONLINE ONLY WORSHIP
Sun Jan 16, 10:00am ~ “Celebrating bell hooks"
~ Adine Usher, Tara James, and Jeff Tomlinson
bell hooks (aka Gloria Jean Watkins) died on Dec 15 at age 69. She “wrote worlds into being.” She was a groundbreaking author, educator, and activist who explored how race, gender, economics, and politics intertwined. For 40 years, she shaped conversations both academic and popular. Three of our members share their appreciation.
|
|
or phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468
or phone in (audio only): 929-436-2866 · Meeting: 336 956 2210 · Passcode: 468468
For additional CUUC program & login information, scroll to the bottom.
|
|
Catch up and review our UU history -- see the " Table of Contents" with links to all the "UU Minute" segments -- both text and video.
|
|
Sun 9 Jan, 9:50am, 10:00am, 10:10am
1st-9th grade Religious Education (RE) classes resume this Sunday online. The 1st-5th grade class begins at 9:50am, led by Norm H and Laura S. The 6th-7th grade class begins at 10:00am, led by Christine H and another teacher. The 8th-9th grade class begins at 10:10am, led by Tim L and Raquel B. All classes log in to Zoom 8428 then move into their own breakout rooms. Click here for the January/February RE schedule, Zoom links, and program information. This week’s RE newsletter offers information about what each class will be doing, click here.
|
|
The theme of Renewal finds diverse expression in this Sunday's musical selections. The CUUC Choir reprises its performance of “You Will Be Found” from the musical Dear Evan Hansen, a song that offers hope even in an era of dissimulation and deceit in the social media... Click here to read Adam Kent's blog posts. |
|
Congregation & Community News |
|
Adult Religious Education
“Coming of (a Little More) Age” online Adult RE Class, Fri Jan 7, 7:30–8:45pm, Zoom 7899. Led by Rev. Meredith
For Unitarian Universalists, coming of age is not a once-and-done proposition. Arriving at a stage of greater maturity — including spiritual maturity — is an ongoing life project. We especially encourage parents and mentors of this year’s Coming of Age youth to participate. Please email admin@cucwp.org to RSVP.
|
|
PlaceKeeping Practice
“First Saturdays” PlaceKeeping Practice, Sat Jan 8
Join the PlaceKeepers each month to appreciate, improve, and maintain the building and grounds of CUUC, our spiritual home. Because the first Saturday this month was a holiday, we are gathering on the second Saturday, Jan 8. Join us at 10:00am for our Gratitude Practice, based on the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address. Then socialize by the Spirit Fire. Help tend our springs and our paths. Take a walk and watch for wildlife. You are welcome to join us throughout the day. Contact: Bice Wilson (bicewilson@gmail.com), Terri Kung (terrikung@yahoo.com).
|
|
VIRTUAL Coffee Hour Returns
While our Sunday worship is only being held online, we invite you to log out after the service and log in to bit.ly/CUUC-CoffeeHour to see one another, continue a discussion of the morning’s sermon, or simply enjoy socializing and reconnecting virtually.
|
|
New Program for Seniors
CUUC Seniors: Facing Our Mortality Together
The pandemic has made us more aware that we need to look at our mortality straight on and not put off what needs doing — like getting all our information organized for “in case.” It can be daunting to do this alone, so we suggest that we work together (on Zoom, at present) on end-of-life organizer workbooks, with Rev. Meredith leading us toward calm courage in this work. If you’re interested or have questions, contact Karen Leahy (karenleahy101@gmail.com, 914-562-5608) by Sun Jan 16. Non-seniors also welcome!
|
|
Thank You from Hunger & Homelessness
We couldn’t have done it without you! The winter holidays are always a busy season for CUUC’s Hunger & Homelessness team, and we couldn’t have accomplished everything we did without the donations and incredible support of this congregation. Jacy Good led the effort to collect gift cards for the Coachman Family Center. Every single school-age child who lives there (210 this year) was able to receive a holiday gift from their family as a result of your generosity. A special thank you to our Treasurer, Chris Kortlandt, who assisted once again in this effort. Mary and John Cavallero distributed gently used toys at the Ecumenical Food Pantry on Dec 17, aided by volunteer Derick Engelbrecht. Parents and grandparents were delighted to be able to choose a toy suitable for each of their children and grandchildren. We are grateful to all those who donated toys, jigsaw puzzles, and stuffed animals. Several bags of gloves, scarves, and other items were donated by the congregation, as we continued the annual Mitten Tree drive despite having to close our building. Ray Messing thanks everyone for their contributions of warmth as well as the toiletries that she will bring to various shelters for the unhoused in White Plains. And of course, the Meals for HOPE project members of our team continue providing meals and sandwiches for HOPE Community Services and the Open Arms shelter for men. We are so grateful to all the cooks, shoppers, drivers, and sandwich makers who continue to make this project possible. If anyone wants to join their volunteer effort, please contact Nicole Turygin (nturygin@gmail.com) or Steve Miller (obitsman@gmail.com).
|
|
Social Action Spotlight: Meals for HOPE
Begun in May 5, 2020, soon after Covid struck, CUUC’s “Meals for HOPE” project has produced weekly meal trays and sandwiches to feed about 150 people. Over 87+ weeks, our volunteers have prepared some 15,000 meals to support HOPE (Help Our People Eat) Community Services of New Rochelle. Through our Meals for HOPE project, CUUC is actively performing vital services in our community, and putting into action our congregation's mission to “engage in service to transform ourselves and our world.” We are grateful for the energy, enthusiasm, and dedication of our volunteers that has made this possible. Click here to learn more. |
|
Science & Spirituality Group
Science & Spirituality, Thu Jan 13, 11:30am, Zoom 7899
|
|
Have a Car You Don't Want?
An indigent person I've helped with funds from the Minister's Discretionary Fund depends on their car – but it's dying. If you have an old one you're ready to donate, please email the CUUC office (admin@cucwp.org). Thanks! – Rev. Meredith
|
|
District Happenings - January 2022
|
|
Share the Plate for January: 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. Plus, the team now prepares food trays for the Open Arms men’s shelter in White Plains, too. Our plate share collection will allow this good work to continue by helping pay for ingredients and supplies. Mail checks to CUUC with the memo “Share the Plate - HOPE” or click here to pay online, and select “Share the Plate.” You may also select "Other" and specify "Meals for HOPE" in the note if you'd like your full donation to benefit the project.
|
|
For links to our Zoom online meetings, see below.
|
|
Weekly Calendar and Logins
Fri Jan 7 - 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (A Tempo Zoom and Facebook Live); Journey Group: Sehdeva/Cox (Zoom 2210); Coming of (A Little More) Age (Zoom 7899)
Sat Jan 8 - 9am - 4pm “First Saturdays” PlaceKeeping Practice (CUUC Grounds); 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 12:30pm Journey Group Facilitators (Zoom 6161)
Sun Jan 9 - 9:50am 1st-5th Grade Online RE Class (Zoom 8428);10:00am 6th-7th Grade Online RE Class (Zoom 8428); 10:00am Online Worship (Worship Zoom); 10:10am 8th-9th Grade Online RE Class (Zoom 8428); 11:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Coffee Hour Zoom)
Tue Jan 11 - 7:00pm Virtual Choir Rehearsal (Zoom 3131); 7:30pm RE Council Agenda Planning (Zoom 2210)
Wed Jan 12 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 6161); 7:00pm Virtual Choir Rehearsal (Zoom 3131); 7:30pm Board of Trustees (Zoom 7899)
Thu Jan 13 - 11:30am Science & Spirituality (Zoom 7899); 7:15pm Story Time (Zoom 3131); 7:30pm Journey Group: Manetta/McGahren-Clemens (Zoom 7899); 7:30pm RE Council (Zoom 2210)
Fri Jan 14 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 6161); 9:30am COM Conflict Management Policy Review (Zoom 8428); 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (A Tempo Zoom and Facebook Live)
Sat Jan 15 - 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899)
Sun Jan 16 - 9:50am 1st-5th Grade Online RE Class (Zoom 8428);10:00am 6th-7th Grade Online RE Class (Zoom 8428); 10:00am Online Worship (Worship Zoom); 10:10am 8th-9th Grade Online RE Class (Zoom 8428); 11:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Coffee Hour Zoom); 11:45am Journey Group: Freiberger/Heller (Zoom 7899); 11:45am Journey Group: Miller/Walkup (Zoom 6161)
Sat Jan 17 - Office Closed; 11:00am Congregation Self Assessment Committee
(Zoom 7889)
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
|
|
Contacts
Dir of Lifespan Religious Education and Faith Development: Tracy Breneman, cuucwptracy@gmail.com, 914-434-7539
Board of Trustees
Social Justice Coordinators
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
