In Person and Online:
Sun Nov 28, 10:00am ~ “Sound Sense and Sensible Sound”
~ Adam Kent
The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once alluded to life without music as “a mistake.” But do we really need music to exist? What does music offer us humans beyond thought and language? CUUC music director Adam Kent shares his thoughts.
Religious Education classes and Youth Group do not meet Sun Nov 28.
In our sanctuary, we follow Covid safety protocols: being vaccinated, remaining masked, and maintaining social distance. Please have your mask on and proof of vaccination (or blue dot on your name tag) ready as you enter.
To join the online livestream , click https://bit.ly/CUUC-Worship, or phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923. Webinar: 761 321 991, Passcode: 468468
At this time, we are not hosting in-person or virtual coffee hour after worship.
Childcare is provided each Sunday 9:30-11:45am, in the nursery or the outdoor playground.
Religious Education classes and Youth Group do not meet Sun Nov 28.
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In Person and Online:
Sun Dec 5, 10:00am ~ “Not Such a Bad Species”
~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
Homo Sapiens are not as governed by narrow self-interest as heavy consumption of daily news would lead one to think.
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For additional CUUC program & login information, scroll to the bottom.
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Catch up and review our UU history -- see the " Table of Contents" with links to all the "UU Minute" segments -- both text and video.
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Every Sun, 9:30am-11:45am
Diane and Hans offer childcare for younger children.
This Sun Nov 28
Religious Education classes and activities do not meet. We look forward to seeing you next Sunday, December 5th!
Gratitude Journals
In Chapel last Sunday, we heard a story about building a practice of gratitude, Gratitude is My Superpower by Alicia Ortego, then decorated our gratitude journals. If you'd like to make a journal at home, click here for prompts and images. Gratitude journals would make a great stocking stuffer or Thanksgiving table gift. You can write, draw, add stickers and cut out pictures in magazines to paste in. If you are gluing images on a leatherette surface, Mod Podge works great!
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Looking forward to multiple duties at Sunday morning's worship service, as I contemplate running from piano to pulpit and back again. Grateful to Kim and Christian Force for sharing music-making duties with me!. .. Click here to read Adam Kent's blog post. |
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Congregation & Community News |
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Brighten a Child's Holiday
Collection for Coachman Family Center Gift Cards, Sun Nov 28 - Dec 19
Help us meet our goal of presenting a $25 gift card to each school-aged child at the Coachman Family Center, a local shelter for families experiencing homelessness. Look for our Coachman Gift Cards table in the Fireside Area this Sunday, then stop by and donate with cash or check, as you are able. You can also mail checks to CUUC with the memo "Coachman Gift Cards." Or you can donate online at cucwp.org by clicking the yellow Donate button and selecting "Coachman Gift Cards" from the dropdown list. The Hunger and Homelessness committee will purchase the gift cards and deliver them to the approximately 200 children currently living at Coachman.Thank you in advance for continuing to help brighten the season for those in our local community! Contact Jacy Good ( goodjacy@gmail.com). |
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Purchase the Common Read
The UU Common Read builds community in our congregations and our movement by giving diverse people a shared platform for reflection and a shared focus for action. The UUA has chosen Defund Fear: Safety Without Policing, Prisons, and Punishment by Zach Norris as the next Common Read. Copies are available to purchase after worship on Sunday - pick one up and join us in reading together! Stay tuned for information about book discussion dates.
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Deck Our Halls
Our sanctuary is now adorned with bright poinsettias to usher in the holidays. You may contribute to our display as a way to honor, give thanks, or remember a person, event, or group. Please make checks for $20 per plant out to CUUC with the memo "Flowers," and send to the office with the names or message you would like included in the Christmas Eve order of service. Contact: Pam Parker ( admin@cucwp.org). |
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From the Treasurer
We will be sending out pledge reminders in late November or early December, in time to remind those of you who wish to make additional contributions before the year end, for tax purposes. When you make a pledge payments or larger donation ($500 or more), we ask that you use Zelle, Bill Pay, or good old fashioned paper checks, instead of the PayPal "Donate" button on our website. PayPal is a convenient way to give smaller amounts, but their fee of almost 3% makes them less attractive for larger amounts. If you have questions, please reach out to our treasurer, Chris Kortlandt ( treasurercuucwp@gmail.com). Click here to read the full Money Matters update email for November. |
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Reopening Update
At our "Meet the Board" discussion last Sun Nov 21, someone asked if we were considering not holding in-person worship following Thanksgiving, since many members would be spending time with larger family groups, and would therefore be at increased risk of exposure or infection. In our Nov 24 Reopening Update email we stated our current policy *is* designed to keep our members safe, and data continue to show that the risk of transmission from one vaccinated individual to another in a masked and distanced setting, is low. We encourage Individuals to use their own judgement regarding risk, and we remind everyone that they have the choice of attending a service online instead of in person, if they prefer. The login information is at the top of this newsletter. |
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PlaceKeeping Practice
PlaceKeeping Conversation, Thu Dec 2, 7:30pm, Online in Zoom 8428, Meeting ID: 817 388 428, Passcode: 468468
Our sanctuary sits within 8+ acres of land that includes walking trails that wind through our woodland, wetlands, gardens, and streams. A group of congregants has recently started meeting to brainstorm how best to enlarge our bonds with the beautiful place we share. This might include relaxing in the woods without electronics; hanging out with friends at the spirit fire; better understanding our ecosystem by studying its water, plants and animals; and working together to foster stewardship of our property at CUUC. Let's discuss how to engage all of our congregants--from children in the Religious Education Program, to Youth Group, to adults of all ages and interests. Please join us for an online conversation! Contact Cynthia Roberts ( cynthiavroberts@gmail.com). |
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Adult Religious Education - Please RSVP
“Coming of (a Little More) Age” online Adult RE Class, Fri Dec 3, 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.
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All Ages Activity
Holiday Crafts & Donation Activity, Sat Dec 4, 10:00am–12:00pm, at CUUC
This will be a fun morning for all ages, making holiday crafts you can keep or share to brighten another person's day. Come make holiday cards and flower pot chalices, and decorate chalice cookies. We also have someone coming to lead us in making earrings -- for every pair you make to take home, you'll make a second pair to be donated to a women's shelter. We hope you will join us! We will observe safety measures like wearing masks and distancing. *If you are available Fri Dec 3 to help make chalice cookies at CUUC that will be decorated Saturday, contact Tracy Breneman ( cuucwptracy@gmail.com). |
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Our Faith Family
Celebration of Life for Sandra F. Blum, Sun Dec 12, 2:00pm, CUUC Sanctuary
We will gather to honor the life of longtime member Sandra Blum, who passed away peacefully in October at age 92, surrounded by family. Sandra became a member in 1959 along with her late husband, Donald. She was active at CUUC in the 1960s and 70s. and continued to support our congregation throughout her life. You may learn more about Sandra here. Donations in her memory may be made to Planned Parenthood of Hudson Peconic or the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Annual Appeal
Financial Donations for the Ecumenical Emergency Food Pantry of White Plains
Hunger in Westchester is an ongoing problem. We can help. Your monetary donation in any amount is greatly appreciated. Look for our table after worship. Or m ake checks to CUUC with the memo "Food Pantry" and mail or add to the Sunday collection. You may also pay online at cucwp.org by clicking the yellow Donate button. Contact: John Cavallero (jcwpny@gmail.com)
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Share the Plate for November: Ecumenical Food Pantry
This month we share half our non-pledge collection with the Ecumenical Emergency Food Pantry of White Plains. Founded in 1979 by CUUC and four other congregations, the pantry provides healthful food to over 500 households each week. Learn more about our Share the Plate collection here. Make checks to CUUC with the memo "Food Pantry" and put in the Sunday collection or mail. Or click here to pay online and select "Share the Plate" to split your donation with CUUC. You may also select "Other" and specify "Food Pantry" in the note if you'd like your full donation to benefit the group.
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For links to our Zoom online meetings, see below.
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Weekly Calendar and Logins
Fri Nov 26 - Office Closed; 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (A Tempo Zoom and Facebook Live)
Sat Nov 27 - 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899)
Sun Nov 28 - 9:30am Childcare (playground & nursery); 10:00am In-Person & Livestream Worship (Sanctuary and Worship Zoom)
Mon Nov 29 - 7:30pm Reopening Committee (Zoom 7899)
Tue Nov 30 - 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal (Zoom 3131)
Wed Dec 1 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 6161); 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal (Zoom 3131); 7:30pm Program Council (Zoom 7899)
Thu Dec 2 - 7:15pm Story Time (Zoom 3131); 7:30pm Journey Group Facilitators (Zoom 6161); 7:30pm PlaceKeeping Conversation (Zoom 8428)
Fri Dec 3 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 6161); 3:00pm "A Tempo with Adam" (A Tempo Zoom and Facebook Live); 7:00pm Coming of (a little more) Age class (Zoom 7899)
Sat Dec 4 - 10:00am All Ages Holiday Gift/Donation/Craft Activity (Fellowship Hall or Fireside Area); 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 12:30pm Journey Group Facilitators (Zoom 6161)
Sun Dec 5 - 9:30am Childcare (playground & nursery); 10:00am In-Person & Livestream Worship (Sanctuary and Worship Zoom); 1:00pm Building Rental
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
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Contacts
Dir of Lifespan Religious Education and Faith Development: Tracy Breneman, cuucwptracy@gmail.com, 914-434-7539
Board of Trustees
Social Justice Coordinators
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