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.
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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.
Religious Education: Diane invites young children to gather for check-in, a story, and rhythm/movement activities at 9:45am. 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.
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ONLINE ONLY WORSHIP
Sun Jan 23, 10:00am ~ “Do You Talk to Your Car?”
~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
Explain things to your pet? Believe in the perversity of inanimate objects? It's probably good for us to have beliefs that we don't really believe — as long as we sometimes take a step back and recognize the status of such beliefs.
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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.
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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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Sun 16 Jan, 9:45am, 9:50am, 10:00am, 10:10am
Diane invites young children to gather for check-in, a story, and rhythm/movement activities at 9:45am. 1st-9th grade Religious Education classes also meet this Sunday. The 1st-5th grade class begins at 9:50am, led by Gus C.* The 6th-7th grade class begins at 10:00am, led by Alex Z and Laura G. The 8th-9th grade class begins at 10:10am, led by Betsy W and Raquel B. Everyone logs in to Zoom 8428 then Tracy moves them 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.
*We need a second adult for the 1st-5th grade class this Sunday. If you’d like to sit in and connect with this lovely group of children, contact Tracy. If you are not available this Sunday but would like to be a second adult another Sunday (no prep required!), contact Tracy (cuucwptracy@gmail.com).
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Music by composers of African descent to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day... Click here to read Adam Kent's blog posts. |
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Congregation & Community News |
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RESCHEDULED - Adult Religious Education
“Coming of (a Little More) Age” online Adult RE Class, Fri Jan 14, 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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New Program for Seniors - Contact Us by Sun Jan 16
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!
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Shake a Leg
Past Prime Time Dance Party Online, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:00am-9:00am, Zoom 6161
Get dancing! Join us online Wed and Fri mornings for movement, music, and some laughs. Contact: Terri Kung (madterri@gmail.com)
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Encore Performance
The 19th annual Winter Choral Concert was held virtually b ack on Sun Dec 19, and featured the CUUC Choir led by our remarkable choir director Lisa Meyer and accompanied by the wonderful Georgianna Pappas. If you missed it, or would like to enjoy it again, you can now find the video on our YouTube channel here. Our gratitude to music and video editor Brandon Allen, and tech coordinator extraordinaire Kim Armstrong Force. You can support the Music at CUUC program by visiting our website, cucwp.org, and clicking on Donate. |
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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 visit our new webpage to learn more. |
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Have a Car You Don't Want?
An indigent person who has been 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!
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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. UPDATE: Thanks to a recent grant, the Soup Kitchen will receive meals from local restaurants during the months of January and February, so CUUC's Meals for HOPE team will take a short, much-deserved break. Come March, they will be back in the kitchen, using your generous donations to again put our congregation's mission into action by helping feed our neighbors in need. 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 type in “Meals for HOPE” in the note if you'd like your full donation to benefit the project.
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For links to our Zoom online meetings, see below.
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Weekly Calendar and Logins
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 ); 7:30pm Coming of (A Little More) Age (Zoom 7899)
Sat Jan 15 - 10:00am Online Zen Practice (Zoom 7899)
Mon Jan 17 - Office Closed; 11:00am Congregation Self Assessment Committee
Tue Jan 18 - 7:30pm Virtual Choir Rehearsal (Zoom 3131)
Wed Jan 19 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 6161); 7:00pm Virtual Choir Rehearsal (Zoom 3131)
Thu Jan 20 - 10:00am Journey Group: Traber ( Zoom 6161); 7:15pm Story Time (Zoom 3131)
Fri Jan 21 - 9:00am 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)
Sat Jan 22 - 10:00am Zen Practice (Zoom 7899)
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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