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2023 Jan 8 | Winter #3

Our in-person worship is live-streamed on Zoom.

Masks are required for those attending in person.

Upcoming Worship

IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM WORSHIP

Sun Jan 8, 10:00am, “Soul” ~ Rev. Meredith Garmon

Why it might be helpful to reflect on.

Childcare available beginning at 9:45am. Religious Exploration: 1st-7th grades have chapel. 8th-12th grade Youth Group meets.

IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM WORSHIP

Sun Jan 15, 10:00am “Only Love” ~ Rev. Meredith Garmon

For Martin Luther King Day, we remember that he articulated a truth that our hearts have always known, though, in our fears and insecurities we sometimes forget: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

Click here to join the live-stream of our Sunday worship

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

Everyone live-streaming Sunday services 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.

Revisit past services anytime at youtube.com/TheLiberalPulpit and subscribe!

Messages from Ministry

From the Minister

Minister's Post for Fri Jan 8: HERE.
This week's "Practice Pointer": "Ecospiritual: Everyday Sacred."
Catch up and review our UU history – see the UU Minute "Table of Contents" with links to all the “UU Minute” segments – both text and video.
See text of past sermons at “The Liberal Pulpit.”
See videos at YouTube.com/TheLiberalPulpit.

From the Religious Educator

Sun Jan 8

K-7th graders have Chapel with Tracy and Joe G, which will focus on new beginnings with a story and rituals. 8th-12th grade Youth Group meets with Daniel and Cyndi T, and Stevie C to make vision boards.

The Youth Group needs magazines for their activity this Sunday. If you have a couple magazines that you no longer need, please bring them to the REsource room (next to Fellowship Hall) or Youth Group room (14, red hallway) this Sunday. Thank you!

Please Save These Dates and Join Us

Sun Feb 12, 11:30am at CUUC - Mid-Year RE Family Check-In with the RE Council.

Sun Mar 19, 11:30am at CUUC and in the RE Zoom - Family and community conversation about the future of religious exploration and faith formation at CUUC.

Spring OWL - Spread the Word

We are offering the Our Whole Lives (OWL) curriculum for 1st-9th graders and parents/caregivers. Our classes are open to the community. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and community members who are new to Unitarian Universalism and CUUC! Please help us advertise by sharing two pamphlets with friends, in your online groups, and elsewhere: Spring 2023 Sunday morning 1st-3rd grade class and family resources; and Friday evening 4th-5th, 6th-7th & Parent/Caregiver classes.

From the Music Director

Music connected to diverse religious traditions and spirituality evoke the Soul, January's worship theme at CUUC. We are especially pleased to welcome back my former piano student Wesley Miller, currently on Winter Break from college... Click here to read Adam Kent's blog post.

Congregation & Community News

Click here for the Jan issue of "On the Journey: Soul.” You can pick up a printed packet in the CUUC lobby or contact admin@cucwp.org to have it mailed to you.

PlaceKeeping Practice

“First Saturdays” PlaceKeeping Practice, Sat Jan 7

Join the PlaceKeepers each month to appreciate, improve, and maintain the grounds of CUUC, our spiritual home. Come at 10:00am for our Gratitude Practice, or anytime throughout the day. The intrepid Joe Majsak has been cutting back invasive Devils Walking Stick, which we can use to mark the edges of our trails (bring gloves). Help us envision new plantings in these newly cleared areas, for future generations to enjoy. Contact: Bice Wilson (bicewilson@gmail.com). Note: a memorial service will be in the sanctuary starting at 2:00pm. Please keep a respectful distance from the sanctuary windows during this time.

Share the Plate for January: WCC Student Emergency Fund

This month we share half our non-pledge collection with the Westchester Community College Foundation Student Emergency Fund. The Fund provides aid to students at risk of dropping out due to financial emergencies, to enable them to cover central expenses like food, transportation, rent, utilities, and medical bills, and still remain enrolled in college and complete their degrees. Our contributions to the fund can truly make a difference in the lives of vulnerable students, and - through them - help us change our world one person at a time through the gift of education. Make checks to CUUC with the memo “Share the Plate - WCC” 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 “WCC” if you'd like your full donation to go to the fund.

Last Sunday - Give the Gift of Warmth

Bring your donations of mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves for all ages and sizes. Also new women’s and men’s socks and underwear (men’s XL especially needed). All items will collected after the Sun Jan 8 worship, and distributed to local shelters for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Second Chance Social Justice Book Fair

Social Justice Book Fair 2, Sun Jan 8, before/after worship, Fireside Area

We are hosting another social justice book fair to give everyone a second chance to purchase books that enlighten, educate, and energize your justice work. Shop for yourself or for gifts you can feel good about giving. Browse inventory in advance here: Available titles (grouped by theme). If you want to reserve a title, contact Alex Sehdeva (alex.sehdeva@gmail.com).

Adieu Poinsettias

The twelve days of Christmas have passed, and our festive holiday display of poinsettias will be removed for composting after this Sunday's worship. You are welcome to take a plant home with you if you like.

Music at CUUC Discussion

Music at CUUC Online Discussion, Sun Jan 8, 5:00pm, Zoom 7899

Here is your chance to express thoughts about current and future musical offerings you'd like at CUUC. Please join us to share your ideas and explore possibilities. Contact: Janet Bear (jsbear1@g mail.com)

Children's Clothing Drive

Gently Used Children's Clothing Collection, through Fri Jan 20

The Hunger & Homelessness and Reproductive Justice teams are collecting gently used clothing for infants, children, and teens (newborn–18) to be distributed to local families in need through 914Cares. Please bring items to the table in the lobby. Contact Terri Kung (madterri@gmail.com) or Carolyn Hanson (carolynhanson77@gmail.com) for more information.

Science & Spirituality

Science & Spirituality, Thu Jan 12, 11:30am, Fellowship Hall & Zoom 7899

We meet the second and fourth Thursdays of each month to explore the relationship between science and spirituality. Join us! Contact: Norm Handelman (yakman42@gmail.com), Barbara Mair (barbara.k.mair@icloud.com).

Online Anti-Racism Workshop

"Jubilee Three" Anti-Racism Workshop, Fri Jan 13, 6:00–9:00pm; Sat Jan 14, 9:00am–8:00pm; Sun Jan 15, 12:00–6:30pm, on Zoom. The first 35 members who register are eligible for a 50% rebate - and 31 CUUCers have registered! Act now - just 4 rebate opportunities left!

CUUC is partnering with Paula Cole Jones to offer the Jubilee Three Anti-Racism online workshop, a 2½-day workshop designed to deliver shared learning about individual and systemic racism, and to help expand our comfort zone for taking action to dismantle it. Please register and pay at click here to register, then email or mail your confirmation to Joe Majsak (jmajsak@verizon.net) for your rebate. Click here to learn more about the workshop.

Wanted: Recruits for Reconciliation

The Committee on Ministry is initiating a new process for raising concerns, engaging in healthy conflict, and promoting reconciliation - and we need your help! We are asking congregants to nominate themselves or others for our Reconciliation Support Team. Skills in communication, mediation, and active listening are helpful but not required. RST members will be trained in our reconciliation process, and then be “on call” to help when conflicts arise. Click here to read our letter for details. Then come to the COM Community Chat after worship on Sun Jan 22 to learn more about this important opportunity. Contact: Al Rocchi (alrocchi@verizon.net), Ginny Strand (vcs165@gmail.com).

Save the Date

Odyssey Program #3, Sun Jan 29, 11:15am, Sanctuary and Worship Webinar Zoom

At our Odyssey Programs, longtime CUUC members share the stories of their lives and faith with the congregation, to pass along wisdom and deepen our understanding of one another. Please join us for our third Odyssey on Sun Jan 29, after worship, when we speak withTed Kuczinski. If you are a longtime member and would like to be one of our Odyssey presenters, please contact the CUUC office (admin@cucwp.org).

HOPE in the Kitchen

Next Meals for HOPE food prep: Mon Jan 9, 10:00am-2:00pm, CUUC Kitchen

Each week, the Meals for HOPE cooking team puts our congregation's mission into action by preparing meal trays that we deliver to feed our neighbors at HOPE Community Services and the Open Arms shelter. Please support the team in this good work by joining them in the CUUC kitchen on Mondays.

Thank You from Hunger & Homelessness

The Hunger & Homelessness social justice team thanks everyone at CUUC for their generosity this past holiday season. You made all these efforts a great success:

Donations to the Ecumenical Food Pantry, both monetary and canned goods.
Baked Goods Fundraiser to support Meals for HOPE and Open Arms shelter – thanks to both the bakers and the buyers.
Gift Cards for kids at the Coachman Family Center.
Mitten Tree – covered in warm gifts, for our neighbors in need.
Used Toy Drive for clients at the Food Pantry.

So many people were involved in these efforts in so many ways, we won't begin to try and name each of you, but please know how much we appreciate your dedicated work and faithful support. ~ Scott Damashek and John Cavallero, co-chairs

Appeal for Minister's Discretionary Fund

The Minister’s Discretionary Fund allows Rev. Meredith to provide confidential assistance to those experiencing financial hardship. Please consider a donation to help us replenish the fund and give our minister the ability to help others. Make checks out to CUUC with the memo “MDF” or “Minister's Fund.” Or use the Donate button on our website.

District Happenings - January 2023

Click here to see this month’s Opportunities for Connection newsletter for our region, with articles and the calendar of Central East Region events and webinars.

Caring & Sharing

If we can help you or someone you know in our congregation, reach out to this month's primary caregiver, Barbara Mair (914-391-5382, barbara.k.mair@icloud.com), or her backup Joan Traber (914‐617‐9622, joantraber@yahoo.com). You may also contact the CUUC office (admin@cucwp.org).

Online Offering

To make your offering or donate to our Share the Plate online, use our PayPal button here. Or go to our website, cucwp.org, and click "Donate." Or 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 Jan 6 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 6161); 10:30am Rental: OA (Room 11); 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (facebook.com/adamkentmusic, A-Tempo-With-Adam Zoom)

Sat Jan 7 - 10:00am "First Saturday" PlaceKeeping Practice (CUUC Grounds); 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 12:30pm Journey Group Facilitators (Parsonage & Zoom 6161); 2:00pm Private Party (Fellowship Hall); 2:00pm Rental: Private Memorial (Sanctuary)

Sun Jan 8 - 9:00am Pastoral Associates (Room 21); 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am Chapel: 1st-7th Grades (Room 43); 10:00am Religious Exploration: 8th-12th Youth Group (Classrooms); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & CUUC Worship Zoom); 11:15am Social Hour (Fellowship Hall); 11:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:45am Journey Group: Carmody (Room 41 & Zoom 6161); 12:00pm Social Justice Book Fair 2 (Fireside)

Mon Jan 9 - 10:00am Meals for HOPE (Kitchen)

Tue Jan 10 - 7:00pm Covenant Group for Parents/Caregivers of MS & HS Youth (CUUC-RE Zoom); 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

Wed Jan 11 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 6161); 7:30pm Board of Trustees (Zoom 7899)

Thu Jan 12 - 11:30am Science & Spirituality (Fellowship Hall & Zoom 7899); 7:30pm Journey Group: Manetta/McGahren-Clemens (Parsonage & Zoom 7899); 7:30pm Story Time with Barbara (Zoom-3131)

Fri Jan 13 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 6161); 10:30am Rental: OA (Room 11); 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (facebook.com/adamkentmusic, A-Tempo-With-Adam Zoom); 6:00pm Jubilee 3 Anti-Racism Workshop (Register for Zoom link)

Sat Jan 14 - 9:00am Jubilee 3 Anti-Racism Workshop (Register for Zoom link); 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899)

Sun Jan 15 - 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am Religious Exploration: 1st-12th Grade Social Justice Program (Classrooms); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & CUUC Worship Zoom); 11:15am Social Hour (Fellowship Hall); 11:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:45am Journey Group: Walkup/Walkup (Room 43 & Zoom 6161); 12:00pm Jubilee 3 Anti-Racism Workshop (Register for Zoom link)

Mon Jan 16 - Office Closed for Holiday; 10:00am Meals for HOPE (Kitchen)

ONLINE ZOOM MEETING LOGINS

Zoom Webinar 1991 / Worship Zoom - Login: https://bit.ly/CUUC-Webinar-1991

or https://bit.ly/CUUC-Worship

or https://bit.ly/Music-at-CUUC

or phone (audio only): 646-876-9923

Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468

Zoom 2210 / Coffee Hour Zoom - Login: https://bit.ly/CUUC-Zoom-2210

or https://bit.ly/CUUC-CoffeeHour

or phone (audio only): 929-436-2866

Meeting: 336 956 2210 · Passcode: 468468

Zoom 7899 - Login: https://bit.ly/CUUC-Zoom-7899