Our in-person worship is live-streamed on Zoom. Proof of vaccination, masks, and distancing are required for those in the building.
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IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM WORSHIP
Sun Jun 19, 10:00am ~ “Names of Beauty”
~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
There's the Hebrew concept "yapha." There's the Sanscrit concept "sundara." There's the Greek "to kalon;" the Japanese "wabi-sabi;" the Navajo "hozho." Each of these terms substantially overlaps with the English word, "beauty," but each one leaves out some of the connotations that English-speakers understand "beauty" to have, and each one includes other connotations not normally part of what English-speakers mean by "beauty." By looking at other cultures, we can expand our understanding of what beauty might entail.
All-Congregation worship. Childcare is available. Quiet activity boxes, coloring sheets, and crayons are available for use during worship.
After worship, we ask that everyone please move to the lobby or Fellowship Hall so our musicians may practice prior to this afternoon's memorial service.
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IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM WORSHIP
Sun Jun 26, 10:00am ~ “Juneteenth”
~ Rev. Lane Cobb
Our annual service commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The morning's guest musicians are Kazi Oliver drummers.
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or phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468
Everyone live-streaming the service 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.
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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.
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Sun Jun 19
Classes are on a break for the summer. Visit the RE newsletter (online here) for links to local summer programs and activities, and family resources.
The RE Council is actively planning for 2022-2023 and there are many opportunities for you to support the spiritual growth and inclusion of our children and youth. Consider learning the names of some children and youth and greeting them every Sunday, helping plan a social activity, serving as a class teacher or assistant, joining the RE Council or volunteering in other ways. Use the online form at bit.ly/CUUCREVolunteers22-23 to indicate how you would like to connect with our young people next year or e-mail Tracy at cuucwptracy@gmail.com. Thank you!
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From the Music Director
Western music has tended to elevate the status of harmony as the embodiment of sonic beauty. Harmony is understood to reflect the orderly workings of the cosmos, inspiring in the human psyche a consciousness of the interconnected web of existence. Harmonic function often relies on the division of musical intervals into consonance and dissonance. Tonal music gravitates towards consonance; these are the sounds which denote stability, finality, and resolution. Dissonances, by contrast, create tension, driving progressions, phrases, and entire pieces to seek the relief in the consonances to which they must inevitably accede. Dissonance has always had a role to play in music, but it has often been a rigorously controlled one... Click to read Adam's full blog post
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Congregation & Community News |
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Early Voting Begins Tomorrow
NY Statewide Primary Elections, Tue Jun 28. Early voting Sat Jun 18 - Sun Jun 26
Early voting begins this Saturday for the first of two primaries happening this summer begins this Saturday! Primary election day for Governor, Lt. Governor, and State Assembly is in two weeks, with early voting starting tomorrow. If you live in Westchester you can vote early at any one of the 23 designated sites.
The State Senate and House Primaries will happen on Tue Aug 23. Exercise your UU 5th principle to affirm and promote "the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process!" You must be a registered Democrat or Republican in NY to vote in their respective party primaries.
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Our Faith Family
Celebration of Life Service for John S. "Jack" Wilson, Sun Jun 19, 1:00pm, Sanctuary & Zoom 3131
Jack Wilson was a beloved longtime CUUC member who, along with his late wife Clarice, first became active in our congregation in the 1960s. He was a lover of birds, travel, and history, and was the kind of friend others knew they could turn to when they needed help. Jack passed away peacefully in Jun 2019, and Covid delayed his memorial service until now. Click here to learn more about Jack's life.
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Volunteers Needed for HOPE
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CUUC Children’s Play Group
We are starting a CUUC Children's Play Group to help families with young children stay connected and build community. Families will meet at a park, each other’s homes, CUUC or other locations as decided by the group. Activities are suggested and coordinated on a shared spreadsheet. If your family would like to join this play group, e-mail Diane K (dakmv@aol.com) or Tracy B (cuucwptracy@gmail.com) for the spreadsheet link.
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Watching Morning Worship from GA Together
Community Viewing, Sunday Morning Worship Livestream from General Assembly, Sun Jun 26, 12:30pm, Fellowship Hall
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Experience GA 2022
UUA General Assembly 2022, “Meet the Moment: Re-imagining a Radical Faith Community,” June 22-26
Even if you aren't able to register, you can still experience those GA events that are free and open to the public, via live stream at uua.org/ga/off-site/2022.
- Thu Jun 23 Service of the Living Tradition 7:00 – 8:30pm;
- Fri Jun 24 Synergy Bridging Worship 7:00 – 8:30pm;
- Thu, Fri, & Sat General Sessions 12:30 - 3:30pm;
- Sun Jun 26 Sunday Worship 12:30 – 2:00pm
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Odyssey Program Returns
2022-2023 Odyssey Program at CUUC, First speaker: Jim Cobb, Sun Jul 24, 11:15am, Fellowship Hall and Zoom 3131
Our Odyssey Program is where longtime CUUC members share their life stories with the congregation, to pass along wisdom and deepen our understanding of one another. Our first speaker this season will be Jim Cobb (Jul 24), followed by Karen Schatzel (Oct 30); Ted Kuczinski (Jan 29); Barbara Dodds (Apr 30); and Claire Kuczinski (Jul 30, 2023). Please plan to join us, as we put into action our mission to nurture one another in our spiritual journeys. If you are a longtime member and would like to be an Odyssey presenter, please contact the CUUC office (admin@cucwp.org).
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Save the Date: Birding for Life
Birding for Life with Rev. LoraKim, Sat Jul 9, 9:00am, Marshlands Conservancy, Rye & Sat Jul 23, 9:00am, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn
These walks aim to grow our ability to transform ourselves and our world by watching birds as an intentional mindfulness practice. While we walk and watch, we are also learning to foster deeper, healthier connections to ourselves, others, wildlife, and the earth. Click here to learn more and register. Or email Rev. LoraKim Joyner (amoloros@gmail.com).
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Aid for Ukraine
Donation Campaign: First Aid Kits
St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church in NYC has a campaign to purchase first aid kits for Ukrainian civilians and defense forces. The more funds they anticipate collecting, the more they will be able to negotiate kit prices and shipping costs. If you would like to participate, contact Norm Handelman (yakman42@gmail.com) with the amount you’d like to contribute so he can estimate a total, share it with St. George, and follow up with you with instructions.
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From Environmental Practices Group
Recycling of leftover latex and oil-based paints, stains, sealers, and varnishes is now available in New York State. Residential and commercial users can now drop off up to 5 gallons for sustainable recycling, rather than sending to landfills or incinerators. The program is operated by PaintCare, a nonprofit organization created by the paint industry in response to a paint stewardship law passed by the State Legislature in 2019. Click here to learn more about the program. Click here to find a drop-off site near you.
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Share the Plate Requests
We're Accepting Requests for 2022-2023 Share-the-Plate Recipients, now until Mon Sep 19
Each month we share half our non-pledge collection with an organization allied with CUUC's mission. We are now accepting requests for next season’s Share-the-Plate recipients. If you have an organization to recommend, we suggest you reach out to the Social Justice Team or committee most allied to that organization, to support you. Then complete and submit a request form (click to download, save, type in and email, or to print out, hand write in, and mail). Email completed forms to Mary Cavallero (marycava4@gmail.com) or snail mail to the CUUC office. Requests are due Mon Sep 19.
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Gratitudes from the Administrator
I am so very touched (blown away, actually) by the generous wedding gift that Ralph and I received from the congregation. I understand some 50 individuals and families contributed! I already consider myself lucky to work with such a committed, active, and welcoming community. I am all the more grateful to be rewarded with this expression of your support. I extend my heartfelt thanks to you all. ~ Pam Parker
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Do You Have a (Summer) Sermon in You?
If you'd like to lead a summer service, or if there is someone you'd like to suggest, we have a few Sundays still available. Please send an email with your interest, your proposed topic, or the name of a speaker you'd recommend, to Pam Parker ( admin@cucwp.org). |
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Website Upgrade
The Board of Trustees is launching an exciting project to upgrade and redesign CUUC's website, and we are looking for volunteers to assist with this important work. If you have web design, programming, copy writing, or photography experience, and are interested in helping, please contact Creighton Cray (creighton.cray@gmail.com, 914-830-0987).
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Caring & Sharing
If we can help you or someone you know in our congregation, reach out to this month's primary caregivers: Joanna Bauer (914-636-1047, johbauer@msn.com) or her backup, Janet Giewat (914 617-2137, bean1a2@aol.com). You may also contact the CUUC office (admin@cucwp.org).
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Share the Plate for June: 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 and support to students at risk of dropping out due to central and emergency expenses like food, transportation, rent, utilities, and medical bills, allowing the students to continue in school and complete their degrees. Our contributions truly have an impact on vulnerable students, 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.” You may also select “Other” and type in “WCC” in the note if you'd like your full donation to go to the group.
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For links to our Zoom online meetings, see below.
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Weekly Calendar and Logins
Fri Jun 17 - 9:00am NO DANCE TODAY: Past Prime Time Dance Party ( Zoom 6161); 11:00am Journey Group: Rev. Garmon ( Zoom 7899); 3:00pm “A Tempo with Adam ” ( A Tempo Zoom and Facebook Live ); 7:00pm Journey Group: Sehdeva/Cox (Zoom 7899)
Sun Jun 19 - 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am All-Congregation Worship (Sanctuary & live-stream on Worship Zoom); 11:15am Coffee Hour (Fellowship Hall and Virtual Coffee Hour Zoom); 1:00pm Celebration of Life Service for Jack Wilson (Sanctuary & Zoom 3131)
Mon Jun 20 - 10:00am - 2:00pm Meals for HOPE cooking team (Kitchen); 6:00pm Refugee Resettlement Stakeholders (Fellowship Hall); 7:00pm Congregation Self Assessment Committee (Zoom 2210)
Wed Jun 22 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party ( Zoom 6161)
Fri Jun 24 - 3:00pm “A Tempo with Adam ” ( A Tempo Zoom and Facebook Live )
Sat Jun 25 - 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899);
Sun Jun 26 - 9:45am Childcare (Room 32 & Playground); 10:00am All-Congregation Worship (Sanctuary or Fellowship Hall & live-stream on Worship Zoom); 11:15am Coffee Hour (Fellowship Hall and Virtual Coffee Hour Zoom); 11:15am Journey Group: Freiberger (Room 41 & Zoom 7899); 11:15 Journey Group: Miller/Walkup (Fellowship Hall); 12:30pm Group Viewing of Sunday Worship Livestream from General Assembly (Fellowship Hall & uua.org/ga/off-site/2022)
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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