Our in-person worship is live-streamed on Zoom.
Masks are required for those attending in person.
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IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM WORSHIP
Sun Jan 22, 10:00am “Mistakes and Miracles” ~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
Reflections on the twists and turns, challenges and joys, of the road to multiculturalism.
Childcare available beginning at 9:45am in room 32 (yellow hall). 10:00am Religious Exploration: 1st-9th grade meet for classes; Youth Group is attending worship.
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IN-PERSON & LIVE-STREAM WORSHIP
Sun Feb 5, 10:00am “Self-Cultivation” ~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
Exploring our theme for February: Self-Cultivation. What is it we are doing when we cultivate a Self?
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or phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468
Everyone live-streaming Sunday services 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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New RE Council Lead
Join us in welcoming Karen Dreher as the new RE Council lead. Karen will support the Council in preparing for work focused on the future of RE at CUUC. Thank you, Karen, and welcome to the team!
Sun Jan 29
Tracy is off Friday, January 27 through Monday, Jan 30. Joe Gonzalez is the onsite RE point person this Sunday. You will find him at the welcome table in the RE lobby.
4th-5th Grade: Laura G and Nicholas A are leading session 10, Courage and Conviction (Saddlebags). Saddlebags symbolize the courage and conviction bequeathed to us by the early Universalist circuit riders.
6th-7th Grade: Mohammed L and Nicole T are leading session 11, Touching All. This session makes the conceptual UU "interconnected web of all existence" concrete and meaningful. The youth consider their place in the many spheres that comprise their expanding lives.
8th-9th Grade: Kate C and Daniel T are leading session 17, Lovemaking and session 24, Communication with a Sexual Partner. This session will challenge the societal and media portrayal of sexual behavior and support the youth’s ability to communication effectively with a partner.
Youth Group does not meet this Sunday so youth are invited to attend worship.
Sun Feb 5
Join the RE Council during brunch for a mid-year RE check-in. If you have anything to ask or share, or you'd like to get more involved, come sit with us!
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The miracle of Mozart, who would have turned 267 last Friday, is celebrated in this morning's Gathering Music and Postlude. The former features his prodigious variations on a popular children's tune, then known in French as “Ah vous dirai-je, maman” but recognized by us as “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” The latter highlights an instance of 18th-century cultural appropriation, as Mozart parodies popular Ottoman Janissary music in his famous “Rondo alla Turca.” This morning's Offertory centers the musical culture of the African Diaspora in Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's setting of the Spiritual “The Angels Changed My Name”: “I went to the hillside, I went to pray; I know the angels done changed my name. Done changed my name for the coming day; thank God the angels done changed my name.”... Click here to read Adam Kent's blog post. |
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Odyssey Program
Odyssey Program #3 with guest Ted Kuczinski, Sun Jan 29, After Worship, Sanctuary and Worship Webinar Zoom
At our Odyssey Programs, longtime CUUC members share the stories of their lives and faith with the congregation, to pass along wisdom and deepen our understanding of one another. Our third Odyssey is this Sun Jan 29, after worship, when we speak with special guest Ted Kuczinski. We will set up quickly after the service ends. In person attendees can take a minute to grab a quick coffee then join us back in the sanctuary. Folks on Zoom can also pick up a quick snack while remaining logged in to our Worship Zoom space.
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Backpack Drive
Sponsor a Backpack, now through January 29
Help Stuff Backpacks, Sun Feb 5, Room 41, during RE
The Hunger & Homelessness team is sponsoring a backpack drive to support Next Generation Youth Services. Help us in three ways: SPONSOR a backpack - $40 buys a backpack; smaller amounts help us purchase supplies (you can pay in person or contribute online using CUUC's website donation button and selecting "Backpack Program"); Stop by our table to WRITE a note of encouragement - we will add a message to each backpack; Help us STUFF the backpacks on Sun Feb 5 during the morning Religious Exploration program. Contact: Kathleen Kiernan (kathleenpkiernan@gmail.com). Click here to see our backpack drive flyer.
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From the Treasurer
2022 Tax Statements are ready and can be picked up in person this Sun Jan 29. Any statement not picked up will be put in the mail the first week of February. Checks we received in early January but dated December 2022 will be reflected on the 2022 Tax Statements. If we receive more checks dated December in the next 2 weeks, we will mail out a Revised 2022 Tax Statement that reflects the additional amounts. If you have questions, contact our bookkeeper, Jessica Garcia (bookkeeper@cucwp.org), or our treasurer, Chris Kortlandt (treasurercuucwp@gmail.com, or 917-821-4289).
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Tag Sale Planning
Tag Sale Planning Meeting, Sun Jan 29, 9:00am, Room 21 (blue hall)
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Brunch Volunteers Needed
Congregation Brunch, Sun Feb 5, after worship, Fellowship Hall
- Volunteers, Sign Up
Our brunch is next Sunday! It takes many hands to make this tasty event happen, so come step up and join the team! Click here to add your name to the Brunch Sign-Up List.
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Environmental Practices Group
Environmental Practices Group meeting, Sun Feb 5, 9:00am, Room 21 (blue hall) & Zoom 2210
Come help us plan actions to promote sustainable habits, work for climate justice, and reduce our carbon footprint. All are welcome! Contact: Charlie McNally ( mcnally@pobox.com), Janet Bear ( jsbear1@gmail.com) |
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LGBTQ+ Team
LGBTQ+ Team, Online Meeting, Thu Feb 9, 7:00pm, Zoom 2210
The LGBTQ+ team will be holding an online session to brainstorm upcoming plans and possibilities. Join us to learn more and share your ideas. Contact: Jennifer Stevens ( jennifercstevens@gmail.com), Mary Cavallero ( marycava4@gmail.com) |
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Save the Date
Congregation Forum: Ministerial Search Process, in-person on Sun Mar 5 in Fellowship Hall at 11:30am; online on Mon Mar 13 in Zoom 7899
The CUUC Minister Search Formation team, which creates the search committee for our new minister, has been formed. They will update the congregation on their progress each month during the Our Congregation part of the worship service. The team will also host both an in-person and an online Congregation Forum to discuss the ministerial search process and to answer your questions. Save the date! Contact: Creighton Cray (creighton.cray@gmail.com)
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The Power of Participation
Step up and strengthen your participation at CUUC! As member Anthony Russell shared at last Sunday's service, participating is personally rewarding and makes one feel more connected. (See him in our Sun Jan 22 worship video, at about 6:40 in.) Rev. Meredith’s sermon echoed the importance of relationships as a way to find meaning and live happier and healthier lives. CUUC has a variety of opportunities — short- and long-term — for connecting with fellow congregants while being of service in the world. So when we reach out and invite you to join in, please say yes! Contact Mary Cavallero ( marycava4@gmail.com) to start a discussion. Click here to read the full message from our Nominating and Leadership Development Committee. |
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Last week, Terri Kung and Carolyn Hanson wrapped up the successful kids' clothing drive to benefit 914Cares, on behalf of CUUC's Reproductive Justice team and Hunger & Homelessness team. On Sat Jan 21 a dedicated crew of volunteers met in Fellowship Hall to sort everyone's donations for distribution, with younger helpers on hand to speed the process. Many thanks to all for putting CUUC's mission into action! |
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A New Refugee Family is Coming
CUUC is a member congregation of the Interfaith Council for New Americans Westchester (ICNAW), and we are excited to announce that we have once again been asked to help resettle a new refugee family in the coming months. Click here to read a letter from the ICNAW team, with a link to donate. Contributions to ICNAW may also be made by sending a check to CUUC with "ICNAW" in the memo line. Contact: Jane Dixon ( lilrhodie@gmail.com) and Robin Rocchi ( robinandal@verizon.net) |
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Self-Assessment Forum
Self-Assessment Report, Follow-up Q&A Forum, Sun Feb 12, 11:30am, Fellowship Hall
The CUUC Congregational Self-Assessment Committee has completed their report, from the thoughts, opinions, and ideas you have shared with us over the past 6 months. We encourage everyone to read the 14-page Summary Report and consider ways we can implement its recommendations. Please plan to join us at the follow-up forum on Feb 12, to discuss your ideas and share your questions. |
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Be a Delegate to General Assembly
2023 UUA General Assembly, Wed Jun 21 - Sun Jun 25, In Person in Pittsburgh, PA, and Online
Submit Requests to be a CUUC Voting Delegate by Mon Feb 20
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) 2023 General Assembly (GA) will be held in Pittsburgh — and virtually — from Wed Jun 21 through Sun Jun 25. Over the four days, congregation delegates participate in worship, lectures, small group interactions, and the Annual Meeting of the Association. CUUC is eligible to have 4 voting delegates to represent our congregation at GA.
A key issue at the 2023 GA will be voting on proposed changes to UUA Bylaws Article II (Principles and Purposes). A majority vote is required in Year One of this ratification process; a two-thirds majority vote is required in Year Two (2024). Click here to see the Article II Study Report. Learn more in this message from UUA president Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray. At CUUC, we will be hosting a congregation forum on Sun Mar 12 to discuss the report together.
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Looking for Summer Speakers
The calendar may say winter, but we're thinking ahead to Sun Jun 25, and the start of summer services. The Summer Services Task Force is planning this year's lineup of speakers, which will include lay leaders and CUUC members. Is there a sermon topic calling to you? The task force can give you plenty of support with preparation. Or is there someone you know who you'd like to see in the pulpit? Please speak with Karen Leahy, Kim Force, or John Cavallero, or email your interest and proposed topic to John ( jcwpny@gmail.com) by Tue Feb 28.
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Share the Plate for January: 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 to students at risk of dropping out due to financial emergencies, to enable them to cover central expenses like food, transportation, rent, utilities, and medical bills, and still remain enrolled in college and complete their degrees. Our contributions to the fund can truly make a difference in the lives of vulnerable students, and - through them - help us change our world one person at a time through the gift of education. Make checks to CUUC with the memo “Share the Plate - WCC” and add to the plate or mail to the office. Or click here to pay online, and select “Share the Plate.” You may also select “Other” and type “WCC” if you'd like your full donation to go to the fund.
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For links to our Zoom online meetings, see below.
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Weekly Calendar and Logins
Sat Jan 28 - 9:00am Rental: Evrika Learning Center (Room 21); 9:00am Rental: Rug Hookers (Sanctuary); 1 0:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 4:00pm Auction Winners Event: Dumpling Making Class (Kitchen, Fellowship Hall)
Sun Jan 29 - 9:00am Tag Sale Planning (Room 21 ); 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am Religious Exploration: 1st-9th Grade (Classrooms); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & CUUC Worship Zoom); 11:15am Odyssey Program: Ted Kuczinski
(Fellowship Hall ); 12:30pm Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210)
Mon Jan 30 - 10:00am Meals for HOPE (Kitchen); 7:00pm Jubilee Three Debrief - Online ( Zoom 7899)
Tue Jan 31 - 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Wed Feb 1 - 7:30pm - 9pm Program Council ( Zoom 7899)
Thu Feb 2 - 7:30pm - 9pm Journey Group Facilitators (Parsonage & Zoom 6161); 7:30pm Story Time with Barbara ( Zoom-3131)
Sat Feb 4 - 9:00am Rental: Evrika Learning Center (Room 21); 10:00am "First Saturdays" PlaceKeeping Practice (CUUC Grounds); 1 0:00am Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 10:00am Food Prep for Community Meal (Kitchen); 12:30pm Journey Group Facilitators (Parsonage, Zoom 6161)
Sun Feb 5 - 9:00 Environmental Practices Group (Room 21 & Zoom 6161); 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am Religious Exploration: 1st-12th Grade Social Justice Program (Room 41); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & CUUC Worship Zoom); 11:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:30am Congregation Brunch (Fellowship Hall); 11:30am Mid-Year RE Family Check In (Fellowship Hall)
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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