Sunday Morning In Person and Online:
Sun Nov 7, 10:00am ~ “Wholeness”
~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
Wholeness is our theme for November. It's a suggestive term – what does it really mean, and why is it important?
In our sanctuary, we follow Covid safety protocols, showing proof of vaccination if asked, 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.
The 8th-12th grade Youth Group meets at 10:00am on the kitchen patio, and there will be an outdoor game table for children through 7th grade in the upper parking lot. Classes for 1st-9th grade do not meet this week.
Childcare is provided each Sunday 9:30-11:45am, in the nursery or on the outdoor playground, weather permitting.
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Sunday Morning In Person and Online:
Sun Nov 14, 10:00am ~ “Reconsidering Rationality”
~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
"The heart has its reasons that reason cannot know" and rationality is indistinguishable from rationalization. Still, along with working on the wholeness of heart and spirit, a little attention to thinking rationally can be helpful too.
Religious Education classes for 1st-9th grade meet at 10:00am. Please arrive a few minutes early to allow students time to get to their class locations. We observe Covid safety practices including wearing masks. Youth Group does not meet this Sunday.
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For additional CUUC program & login information, scroll to the bottom.
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Every Sun, 9:30am-11:45am
Diane and Hans offer childcare for younger children on the outdoor playground.
This Sun Nov 7, 10:00am-11:15am
This Sunday, we offer an outdoor game table for children through 7th grade in the upper parking lot. Bring your favorite games to share. 8th-12th grade Youth Group meets on the kitchen patio. The 1st-9th grade classes do not meet. Childcare is provided every Sunday during the worship service.
We will livestream the worship service in Fellowship Hall for parents who step out of worship to attend to your child(ren).
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The music of Claude Debussy embodies our monthly theme of Wholeness in several respects... From a technical point of view, his frequent references to the "whole-tone scale," in which the exclusive use of "whole steps" replaces the usual mixture of "whole" and "half steps" which usually define (and limit) tonal music.. Click here to read Adam Kent's blog post.
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Congregation & Community News |
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Adult Religious Education - Please RSVP
“Coming of (a Little More) Age” online Adult RE Class, Fri Nov 5, 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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Daylight Savings Time Ends
We "fall back" this weekend. Reset your clocks one hour back before you go to bed Sat night so you can enjoy your extra rest and join us in person or online at 10:00am (not 9:00am) on Sunday morning. While you're checking clocks, also check your smoke alarm batteries!
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Community Chat
Between returning to in-person activities after 19 months of pandemic lockdown, and a possible ministerial transition, the congregation is facing significant transitions. Our Committee on Ministry “chat” will be an opportunity for all CUUC members and friends to provide input and ask questions, in person or online. Click here to read the full letter from the COM. Please click here to RSVP to the Chat.
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Inquirers Series this Sun - Please RSVP
Online Inquirers Series Session #4: Faith Formation, with Tracy Brenaman, Sun Nov 7, 11:30am, Zoom 3131
New to UU or CUUC? Come find out about us more at our final online Inquirers Series session. (Existing members and friends warmly welcomed, too.) Contact: Ginny Strand (vcs165@gmail.com). Please RSVP to admin@cucwp.org.
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Our Faith Family
Celebration of Life for Tom Rosenbaum, Sun Nov 7, 1:00pm, CUUC Sanctuary & Livestream on Worship Zoom
This Sunday we will hold a memorial service for beloved longtime member Tom Rosenbaum, who passed away in September of 2020. We will gather in the sanctuary space, which Tom cared for so lovingly, and you may also join us online in our Zoom worship space, https://bit.ly/CUUC-Worship, or phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923. Webinar: 761 321 991, Passcode: 468468. A light snack will be served in Fellowship Hall after the service.
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Annual Appeal
In November we make our once-a-year appeal for financial donations to the Ecumenical Emergency Food Pantry of White Plains. In the past two years, the population served has soared to over 1500 people, in over 500 households. The food pantry provides clients with bags of healthful food every week, including fresh vegetables, meat, and fish, along with pantry-stable canned goods. We are coming up on two important holidays, for which clients will be given everything they need for a family feast. Click here to learn more. Make checks to CUUC with the memo "Food Pantry" and mail or add to the Sunday collection. Or pay online at cucwp.org by clicking the yellow Donate button. A small percentage of online collection goes to PayPal fees; please consider increasing your donation by a few dollars to compensate. Contact: John Cavallero (jcwpny@gmail.com)
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Dance is Back
Past Prime Time Dance Party Online, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:00am-9:00am, Zoom 6161
Join us online Wed and Fri mornings for movement, music, and fun! Contact: Terri Kung (madterri@gmail.com)
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Music at CUUC presents Adam Kent in Concert |
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Adam Kent in Concert: “A Schubertiade: Out of the Shadow of Beethoven,” Sun Nov 14, 2:30pm, CUUC Sanctuary and Livestream
Pianist Adam Kent recreates a “Schubertiade” house concert, featuring several of Schubert's beloved Impromptus and Moments musicaux, along with his masterful Sonata in Bb Major, Op. Posth., his final work. The program includes one of Schubert's lyric songs, sung by soprano Kim Force, and a family-friendly skit performed by the Force Family Players. Click here to purchase tickets online. Click here to log in to the livestream, or phone 646-876-9923. Webinar: 761 321 991, Passcode: 468468
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Meet the Board
Meet the Board of Trustees, Sun Nov 21, after worship, in Fellowship Hall and Livestream on Zoom 2210
Meet the members of our Board of Trustees and learn more about upcoming exciting projects at CUUC. In person and livestream event.
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Join the Ushering Team
Come be part of the team that helps CUUC services flow smoothly — the ushers. Former ushers and new volunteers are welcome for both small and larger roles. If you are interested or want to know more, contact Karen Leahy (karenleahy101@gmail.com). It’s a good way to honor Tom Rosenbaum’s spirit of humble service.
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Lobby Greeters Wanted
Now that we are back together again on Sunday mornings, let's share the joy of community by welcoming all those who walk through our doors. If you can smile and say "Good morning," you could be a greeter. Come a little early (9:45) and you're done by 10:15. Please sign up here to greet our visitors in person on one or more Sundays. Contact: Jane Dixon (lilrhodie@gmail.com).
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Online Greeters Wanted, Too
Are you Zooming in to our worship each Sunday? Help us extend a warm CUUC welcome to our other virtual attendees by being an online greeter. Just type a welcome in the chat around 10:00am, then watch who answers and type a greeting to each person, as you are able. Click here to sign up for a Sunday or two... or three!
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Invite an International Student to Your Table
Is there room at your Thanksgiving table? Make a place for an international student! Discover new topics for the family dinner conversation, expand cultural understanding, and help promote world peace one student and host at a time. A wonderful experience for children! All participating students will be fully vaccinated. To sign up, call or email Jane Dixon (lilrhodie@gmail.com), 914-949-5919.
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Don't Trash That Pumpkin!
Did you know that every year more than 1 billion pounds of Halloween pumpkins are left to rot in America's landfills, releasing methane gas as they decompose? In Westchester, they are burned in the Peekskill incinerator. This year, take a positive step toward reducing greenhouse gases and pollution by composting your pumpkin or leaving it in your yard or the woods as food for animals. Click here for our list of local municipal food scrap recycling sites.
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District Happenings - November 2021
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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. The Pantry was founded in 1979 by CUUC and four other congregations, and 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 5 - 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 adult RE class (Zoom 7899)
Sat Nov 6 - 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 12:30pm Journey Group Facilitators (Zoom 6161)
Sun Nov 7 - 9:30am Childcare (playground & nursery); 10:00am In-Person & Livestream Worship (Sanctuary and Worship Zoom); 10:00am Activities for Children & Youth (Outside or Fellowship Hall); 11:30am Community Chat (Fellowship Hall & Zoom 2210); 11:30am Inquirer's Series (Zoom 3131); 1:00pm Celebration of Life Service for Tom Rosenbaum (Sanctuary & Worship Zoom)
Tue Nov 9 - 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal (Zoom 3131); 7:30pm Committee on Ministry (Zoom 2210); 7:30pm RE Council Agenda Planning (Zoom 2210)
Wed Nov 10 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Zoom 6161); 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal (Zoom 3131); 7:30pm Board of Trustees (Zoom 7899)
Thu Nov 11 - 11:30am Science & Spirituality (Zoom 7899); 7:30pm Journey Group: Manetta/McGahrens-Clemens (Zoom 7899); 7:30pm Religious Education Council (Zoom 2210)
Fri Nov 12 - 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 adult RE class (Zoom 7899)
Sat Nov 13 - 10:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899)
Sun Nov 14 - 9:30am Childcare (playground & nursery); 10:00am In-Person & Livestream Worship (Sanctuary and Worship Zoom); 10:00am Classes for 1st-9th Grades (Outside) ; 11:45am Journey Group: Miller/Walkup (Zoom 6161); 2:30 Adam Kent in Concert (Sanctuary and Livestream https://bit.ly/Schubert-Kent)
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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