Nurture Spirituality · Foster Compassion · Engage in Service
Our building may be closed, but our congregation is open! Please join us virtually. Visit our website
cucwp.org
for more information
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CUUC Zoom Meeting Rooms
For links to our online meeting rooms, scroll down to "This Week at CUUC." Links are also in the
Event Calendar
(click on event) at our website,
cucwp.org
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PASSWORDS STARTING NEXT WEEK
Beginning Mon Jul 20, all our Zoom gatherings will use passwords (now known as passcodes).
The CUUC passcode will be
468468
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Sun Jul 19, 10:00am
“
Sankofa: A Story of Past and Present
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~ Reggie Harris, Guest Worship Leader
A Story of Family Revealed and Destiny Redefined. Our service focuses on the shifting historical narratives that frame our nation's past and that are now being challenged by a new rising awareness sweeping our nation. Reggie will share how his own personal family story has provided a window for looking at a new way forward and, as celebrated symbols are now being removed, how we can all be involved as agents of change and hope.
For over 40 years, legendary singer, songwriter, and storyteller Reggie Harris has combined spirituals and roots music, historic inspiration, and moving original songs, often to promote the themes of unity and social justice. Reggie is the Director of Music Education for the UU Living Legacy Project for Voting Rights, and was co-presenter at the 2020 UUA General Assembly of the workshop "Deeper than the Skin: Musical Presentation on Race." Learn more at
reggieharrismusic.com
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Sun Jul 26, 10:00am
Widening the Circle of Concern
~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
What have we tended to exclude, and how can we move toward being more inclusive?
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Or call 646-876-9923 and enter 761 321 991
Gathering Music starts at 9:50am. Welcome at 10:10am
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Revisit past services anytime at
our
YouTube Channel
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- Religious Education classes and Youth Group are on break for the summer. Stay tuned for information about an end of August Family Fun Day, conditions permitting.
- Thursday evening story time has concluded, and may start again with a new book in August.
- Racial justice resources for families and RE leaders are HERE.
- To receive the weekly RE newsletter, sign up HERE.
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For the past 15 years, the start of summer has meant packing my bags and heading off to Spain to play, teach, and lecture at several musical festivals. This year, though, the unthinkable has happened; all of these activities have been cancelled and, in an ironic twist, the European Union recently granted the White House its longed-for travel ban.
.. Read more
HERE
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Congregation & Community News
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PASSWORDS STARTING NEXT WEEK
Beginning Mon Jul 20, all our Zoom gatherings will use passwords (now known as passcodes).
The CUUC passcode will be
468468
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A Little Afternoon Music
"A Tempo
with Adam," Live Piano Interludes, Mondays and Fridays, 3:00-3:30pm, Room ending 5149
Our Music Director, Adam Kent, will continue his twice-weekly live piano concerts through Labor Day, as a comfort in these challenging times.
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Science & Spirituality
Science & Spirituality, Thu Jul 23, 11:30am, Room 7899
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Saving Split Rock
At the 2020 UUA General Assembly, UUs affirmed an “Action of Immediate Witness” (AIW) where we are called to
“address 400 years of white supremacist colonialism” through solidarity with
“all Indigenous peoples struggling to preserve their lands, waters, peoples, sacred sites, and sovereignty” (full text
HERE
). At our “Juneteenth” worship service on Sun Jul 5, Petra Thombs shared a local action aligned to this AIW: the fundraiser to preserve Split Rock, a sacred site of the Ramapough Lenape Nation. You can learn more and donate
HERE
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From the 1619 Project at CUUC
Video Conversation - "The 1619 Project: Historical Roots of the Pandemic's Racial Disparities"
Black Americans have experienced a vastly disproportionate death rate during the Covid-19 pandemic, magnifying persistent inequalities that remain an undeniable force in this country. A recent cover story in
The New York Times Magazine addressed these tragic disparities and showed how they are connected to a history of systemic racism in the United States. This same history was explored in the magazine’s landmark "1619 Project" last summer. To hear a video conversation, featuring 1619 Project journalists, about how this country’s past has affected its present disparate health outcomes, click
HERE.
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From the Refugee Resettlement Team
Opportunities Wanted. We are helping three of our local refugees find employment. Two are looking for technician positions and the third, who has a college degree, is looking for an entry-level management job. Find brief summaries of their skills and interests
HERE. If you or someone you know can help, please contact Robin Rocchi (
robinandal@verizon.net) or Jane Dixon (
lilrhodie@gmail.com).
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Reminder: Building Closed
For now, the CUUC building is closed and only those who have permission and a key may enter. People in the building must strictly follow these guidelines:
- Lock the front door behind you after you enter.
- Wear a mask when entering and while inside the building.
- Wipe clean door handles and surfaces you used (e.g., kitchen counters) before you leave.
- Make sure the front door is locked behind you when you leave. (We have found the door unlocked several times.) Thank you!
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Newsletter cut off? Check the bottom of your email for a link to "read more" and click.
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Living Our Mission
The Hunger & Homelessness team continues to live our mission to "engage in service" by preparing weekly meals for
HOPE Community Services
. Here is Scott Damashek with megafood at Restaurant Depot; Amy Swiss and family assembling sandwiches (with egg salad from Carole and Dinsa Mehta); Montessori Garden director Maria Langone and Tracy T also on sandwich patrol; mixed veggie trays from Creighton Cray and Julie Gans; the irrepressible Liz Laite doing cleanup; our guard dog mascot sculpted by Dinsa; Johanna Bauer and family with chili tray; and Steve Miller with a counter-full of roast chicken and mashed potatoes. Bright moment: when Ms. Maria was told we didn't have the budget to keep buying her cold cuts, she handed Steve $100 and told him to keep 'em coming. Want to volunteer? Contact
Nicole Turygin (
nturygin@gmail.com
) or Steve Miller (
obitsman@gmail.com
) to learn what's needed.
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Living Legacy Project
The Living Legacy Project offers a Voting Rights Webinar Series on the last Tuesday of every month through the election. This month we meet four young adult voting rights activists. Moderated by Reggie Harris (who will lead our CUUC worship on Sun Jul 19). Information and link to register
HERE.
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Board Minutes
While our building is closed, we can't post our board minutes in the lobby for all to read, as we usually do. If you would like to be sent a copy, please contact the office:
admin@cucwp.org
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Share the Plate for July & August: Meals for HOPE Community Services
Founded in 1984,
HOPE
(Help Our People Eat) has grown from a local soup kitchen to one of the largest emergency food pantries in the region. The CUUC Hunger & Homelessness team continues to support HOPE with weekly deliveries of meal trays and lunch items prepared by our dedicated volunteers. Our collection will help pay for ingredients and supplies.
Visit
cucwp.org
, click Donate, and select Share the Plate. Or mail checks made out to CUUC with the memo "Share the Plate - HOPE."
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Online Offering
You can pay your pledge, donate to the Share the Plate, or contribute to our Benevolent Fund or Minister's Discretionary Fund via PayPal by clicking "Donate" at our website
cucwp.org
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PASSWORDS STARTING NEXT WEEK
Beginning Mon Jul 20, all our Zoom gatherings will use passwords (now known as passcodes).
The CUUC passcode will be
468468
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This Week at CUUC
ONLINE MEETING ROOMS
RE Room ending 4635 -
zoom.us/j/602164635
or call 646-558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 602 164 635
"
A Tempo
with Adam" Live Concerts, Room 5149 -
zoom.us/j/93960775149
or call 929-436-2866 and enter Meeting ID: 939 6077 5149.
Please mute your microphones
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Friday, July 17
- 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Rm 8428); 3:00pm "
A Tempo
with Adam" (Rm 5149); 7:00pm Journey Group Check-in: Sehdeva (Rm 7899)
Saturday, July 18
- 10:00am Zen Online (Rm 7899)
Sunday, July 19
- 10:00am Sunday Worship (Rm 1991); 11:00am Coffee Hour (Rm 2210); 12:00pm Journey Group Check-In: Miller/Walkup (Rm 8944)
Monday, July 20
- 3:00pm "
A Tempo
with Adam" (Rm 5149) : Social Justice Coordinators (Rm 7899)
Tuesday, July 21 -
7:00pm Journey Group Check-In Freiberger (Rm 7899)
Wednesday, July 22
- 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Rm 8428); 7:30pm Board of Trustees Check-In (Rm 7899)
Thursday, July 23
- 11:30am Science & Spirituality (Rm 7899); 7:00p
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CUUC Community Pandemic Check-In
: R
ev. Morra (Rm
8944
); 7:30pm Journey Group Check-In: Majsak (Joe's Zoom); 7:30pm Journey Group Check-In: Manetta/McGahren-Clemens (Rm 7899)
Friday, July 24
- 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Rm 8428); 3:00pm "
A Tempo
with Adam" (Rm 5149); 7:00pm Journey Group Check-in: Sehdeva (Rm 7899)
Saturday, July 25
- 10:00am Zen Online (Rm 7899)
Sunday, July 26
- 10:00am Sunday Worship (Rm 1991); 11:00am Coffee Hour (Rm 2210); 12:00pm Journey Group Check-In: Miller/Walkup (Rm 8944)
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Contacts
Dir of Lifespan Religious Education and Faith Development: Tracy Breneman,
cuucwptracy@gmail.com
, 914-434-7539
Congregation & Communications Administrator: Pamela Parker,
admin@cucwp.org
, 914-946-1660 x2
Board of Trustees
Social Justice Coordinators
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