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The UUFP Blast
Live our UU Principles
A weekly reminder of Fellowship & related activities
Issue 7/13/2023
Monthly Theme: The Path of Belonging
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Sunday, July 16, 2023
Service Begins at 10:30am
Artificial Intelligence and Us: A Brief View
Jean-Claude Fouere
Join us for Sunday Service via Zoom only.
You can join this meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone:
https://zoom.us/j/327711271 | Password: 792394
You can also dial in using your phone: +1 646 558 8656
When asked, enter: 327 711 271# | Password: 792394
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Welcoming Rev Dan and Erica
As you know, Rev. Dan and his wife will be coming in person on July 16 and will be staying through July 20, leaving the morning of July 21.
They are planning a trip to New York City on Tuesday, July 18. Pat will be accompanying them to the city, where we will take a Circle Line Cruise. All are welcome to join. The cruise is 2 1/2 hours and the cost is $69. If you'd like to join us, please contact Pat Lamanna.
Of course, don't forget the potluck picnic on Sunday, July 16, at 5:00 p.m.
Please bring a favorite dish and let's give Rev. Dan and Erica a warm welcome!
Rev. Dan will be holding office hours at the Fellowship on Monday morning, July 17, from 10:30-1, and perhaps Thursday morning as well, if there is a need. You can make an appointment by emailing him at revdan.pk@yahoo.com. Or, you can just show up Monday between 10:30 and 1, and he'll see you when he's free. There may be additional opportunities for sightseeing with Rev. Dan and Erica. We'll announce them on Sunday.
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Summer Soul Matters Sessions
Rachael & Bruce Epstein will be leading Soul Matters Small Group sessions this summer, on Sundays July 23 and August 20 at 7 pm on Zoom. The topic for July will be The Path of Belonging; the topic for August will be chosen at the July meeting. These are opportunities for deep sharing in a Covenant Group setting.
Everyone is invited, whether you have participated in Soul Matters this year or not. Please email Bruce Epstein for more information and to be added to the participant list to receive the materials and Zoom link.
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REConnection
Marnie McKnight-Favell, RE Coordinator
Hello! I hope that your summer is going well, and I'm hoping to see you this Sunday at the Fellowship picnic! The LFDC has family friendly activities planned for the picnic, including games, a henna hand painting station, and a make your own ice cream sundae bar.
We are excited about meeting Rev. Dan and connecting with families this weekend. Bring a friend!
If you know that you're able to attend, please RSVP to mcfavell@uupok.org. While not mandatory, this helps with planning. If you can make it, we will be so glad to see you!
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Lost Key
Last seen in a white envelope in the Office. If you have seen it please email:
office@uupok.org
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Soup Santa’s Needed
We have a serious soup situation at the North Pole - NO SOUPS! We are expecting an influx of community on Saturday, plus members on Sunday. We need to stock the ice hut with soups to be purchased. HELP!
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Race Unity Circle Potluck
The Race Unity Circle will hold a special potluck meal to welcome the asylum seekers
staying at the Red Roof Inn in Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, July 19 from 7-9 p.m. at
Christ Episcopal Church, 20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie
There will be food and games that can be played without needing to be able to speak each other's languages, such as Jenga.
All are welcome. Please bring a generous amount of food, as the asylum seekers are our guests and will not bring anything.
Any questions, contact Pat Lamanna.
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TLC for the Mel Tiger Memorial Tree
The dogwood tree planted in memory of beloved long time member, Mel Tiger is still a young tree and needs water in dry spells. Mulch will help to retain water. If there has not been a good rain in a week's time, the tree needs water. For instructions, email: bandg@uupok.org
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UUFP Food Ministry
Thanks to all who have contributed to the UUFP’s food ministry. Throughout the Covid pandemic and beyond, our Fellowship has continued to provide monthly meals to the unhoused population of Dutchess County.
Despite our commitment to this ministry, our “food teams” have lost members through attrition. We had to consolidate these teams so that each one has enough members to prepare meals for 75 – 90 people. As a result, we are now left with three teams versus the six we had before the pandemic. With each team taking two months in the calendar year, we can now provide only six months of meals. Fortunately, members of the Quaker Meeting and the B’hais have agreed to assume responsibility for three months of meals.
We are trying to partner with other churches in the area to complete a year of monthly meals. If you know of any churches or groups who might be interested in sharing our food ministry, please ask them to contact Anne Lancellotti at annielancellotti@gmail.com or Kathy Boone at Kathyboone@verizon.net. or, if you have friends who might want to form a group with YOU, please let Kathy and Anne know! For example, an Ad Hoc group made up of Fran Sunderland, Geri Wilmot and family, Pat Lamanna, Laura Bracken, Ellen Waggener, Paul Hirsch, Carol Miyake and Jeanne Woods will provide the June meals. (Thank you!)
Below are the new teams and their months of service, for your information. Kathy and Anne welcome any comments you wish to offer.
Team 1 July/November: Leader – Julie Colacchio
Cathy Augello, Robyn Wood, Jolanda Jansen, Sue Sciacca, Betsy and Paul Silverstein, Roseanne Ashby, Barbara Corona, Jim Weissman
Team 2 August/December: Leaders - Kathy and Anne
Paul Hirsch and Ellen Waggener, Jane Bartik, Roy Bartels, Fran Sunderland, Michael Philips, Gonul Wilson, Jeanne Woods
Team 3 October/May 2024: Leaders - Duncan Duncan/John Way
Laura Bracken, Rachael and Bruce Epstein, Paula Greenspan, Joyce Marra, Jill Barasch, Carolyn and Tom Ferrara, Pat Lamanna, Geri Wilmot
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Committee on Ministry
The Committee on Ministry (COM) supports healthy connections between the congregation, the minister, other professional staff, and lay leadership. One of COM’s functions is to evaluate how well or not the congregation’s needs are being met and to provide evaluation and feedback when necessary. When improvement is needed suggestions are offered. COM also assists when conflicts arise and the involved individuals are unable to resolve the issues on their own. One of COM’s functions is to facilitate the development of Right Relationship communication and conflict avoidance skills with the goal of assisting members in resolving issues as they arise.
We would like to thank departing COM member and chair Margie Davis for her years of service and guidance. A lot was accomplished under her leadership. We would also like to thank Paula Greenspan for stepping up and volunteering to be our next COM Chair.
In addition, we thank Rev. Alexa for her ex-officio support, input, and insight. We will miss her and wish her all the best in her continued journey.
Current COM members are below:
Margie Davis, Rick Foster, Paula Greenspan, Ellen Waggener
The Committee on Ministry can be reached at com@uupok.org with any question or concerns.
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Membership Committee News
The Membership Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie (UUFP) is focused on the people of the Fellowship--its visitors, friends, and members. Our job as committee members is to find ways to help people feel welcome and serve their needs in whatever capacity.
We are the committee to contact if you have any questions or concerns about:
* The history and background of Unitarian Universalism in general and/or the UUFP in particular.
* How to become a “friend” of the Fellowship and what are the benefits.
* How to become a “member” of the Fellowship and what are the benefits and obligations.
If you are interested in helping people feel welcome, then this may very well be the committee for you. You do not have to be a member of the UUFP in order to join our committee. In particular, we welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to represent the congregation at large.
We usually meet the first Thursdays of the month at 7:00 p.m.
There has been a lot of talk lately about voting at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie (UUFP), and there are many important issues to vote for! However, only members in good standing are eligible to vote at corporate meetings.
Are you a member? Did you one time become a member, but perhaps have forgotten to pledge lately? Perhaps financial or personal issues have made it difficult to think about the financial issues of the UUFP. Nevertheless, it’s not too late.
All people, whether they are members or friends, are welcome here at the Fellowship and can participate in activities. However, only members can vote at corporate meetings. Our fifth principle, “the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large” is a core belief of our UU Faith.
Would you like to know how to become a member and join us in our democratic process of self-governance? Contact Laura A.G. Bracken to learn more about how you can become a member or reinstate your membership.
Submitted by Carol Miyake and Laura A.G. Bracken
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The Caring Circle
If you need caring, please send an email to: caringcircle@uupok.org
Or contact either Betsy Silverstein or Kathy Boone directly.
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The weekly Blast is published on Thursdays.
Please send input to TheBlast@uupok.org by Monday @ noon.
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