Thursday, November 30, 2023 | |
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THIS SUNDAY'S
WORSHIP SERVICE
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"Sometimes We Just Don't Know"
Rev. Sue Browning, Minister
Annie Lavin, Service Leader
In-Person & Zoom
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Ever feel that you are wrestling an issue or a decision to death? What does it take to be at peace with just not knowing? At this service with Rev. Sue Browning, we'll consider the experience of the power of being ok with that which we will never fully understand — being ok with some mystery in life.
- Rev. Sue Browning, Minister
- Annie Lavin, Service Leader
- Michael Casey, Musician
- Amy Warner & Fantaye Kehm, Youth & Teen Welcome
- Mindy Miller, Greeter
- Diane Shields, Coffee Host
Please CLICK HERE for the link to join us via Zoom.
Social Justice Community Event (after service)
Sandwiches provided, Christmas decorating, distribution of DHS family gift tags, and more—all while listening to live holiday music provided by Philip Dutton.
Welcoming Families and Children on Sunday Mornings
Each Sunday, UUCR offers childcare and simple age-appropriate activities for children of all ages. If you have any questions about UUCR's programming for families and children, please be in touch with Rev. Sue.
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Upcoming Worship Services | |
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Sunday, December 10 — In-Person & Zoom
"How We Help and Why it Matters"
We spend a lot of time and effort trying to help our neighbors and those struggling in our communities. Rosie Ramsey-Granillo's role in the county is dedicated to fixing the way the state and the community deliver services to children and families. This conversation will reflect on how we go about this work and what could transform the process for the better.
- Rosie Ramsey-Granillo, Guest Speaker
- Nancy Holland, Service Leader
- Michael Casey, Musician
Sunday, December 17 — In-Person & Zoom
"Contemplative Ways"
Religious traditions offer paths of reflection that are amazingly similar. From Buddhist meditation practices, to times of silence in the desert, to pilgrimages to holy sites, we're reminded that our spirits need quiet. At this service with Rev. Sue Browning, we'll consider the power of deep reflection in life, particularly as a part of the holiday season.
- Rev. Sue Browning, Minister
- Annie Lavin, Service Leader
- Michael Casey, Musician
Saturday, December 23 — In-Person ONLY (7 p.m.)
"Eve of the Eve - A Christmas Candlelight Service"
Many years ago, the Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River decided to celebrate Christmas Eve a day early. We invite all to join us for our Christmas "Eve of the Eve" service (Saturday, Dec. 23!). At this service led by Rev. Sue Browning and other members of the congregation, we'll share stories, songs, a brief message, and end with singing Silent Night. This is a service for all ages!
- Rev. Sue Browning, Minister
- Congregation Members
- Michael Casey, Music
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So You Don't Miss Anything!
- This Week's Worship Service Information
- Upcoming Worship Services Information
- Newsletter Index
- Helpful Links, Office Hours, Upcoming Events Calendar
- Social Justice Community Event — Sunday, Dec 3
- Second Annual Soup Sampler Supper — Friday, Dec 8
- No Monthly Potluck — Friday, Dec 15
- Pastoral Care and Connection Committee
- Birthdays
- UUCR Contact Information
- End of Reflections Notice at the VERY END
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the UUCR office by email or phone 410-778-3440. Thanks!
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This Sunday, December 3rd after the 10 a.m. service you are again invited to gather in our sanctuary for our Social Justice Community event. We will be providing sandwiches as is our custom on the first Sunday of the month.
Our task will be to generate our holiday spirit of generosity!
We will hang decorations, trim our tree as we distribute gift tags for our DHS family, prepare table centerpieces for this week's Soup Sampler Supper all while enjoying some holiday piano offerings from Philip Dutton. Please join us and share your experiences of generosity with one another.
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SOUP SAMPLER SUPPER
& SALE
Last Week to Purchase Tickets!
Enjoy a Savory Meal with Friends
on Friday, December 8, 5:30 PM at UUCR.
Will you select New England Clam Chowder? Southwestern Chicken Stew? Chili Con Carne? Or any of a bounty of soups: Beef Barley Mushroom, Chicken Vegetable, Lentil, Curried Butternut Squash, Broccoli Cheddar, Cauliflower, or Split Pea? Guess what? You can try them all! Come and sample as many as you would like, along with homemade breads and desserts. At $20 per person, this is the best kind of bargain: you get to "fill up" with friends while supporting this important fundraiser for UUCR. Please get your tickets either by purchasing them after Sunday service on December 3, or you can reserve a ticket and pay at the door — just send an email to Jane Hardy at janewhardy@gmail.com.
And here’s a bonus: you can take home quarts of leftover soup @ $10 and loaves of leftover bread @ $6!
Volunteers are needed to help with setting up tables on Friday morning and then with clean up on Saturday morning. Please email Jane Hardy at janewhardy@gmail.com if you can help.
And remember, bring your appetites
to UUCR on December 8!
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Pastoral Care & Connection | |
You are encouraged to share your joys and sorrows with the UUCR Pastoral Associates (see below). This team is a mixed group — but all have had previous life experiences and a variety of professional training in counseling and philosophy. Please contact one, or several of us, if you “want to talk.”
Pastoral Care Associates: Kevin Brien,
Gayle Folger, Nancy Holland, and Vida Morley
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DECEMBER
7 - Pat Bjorke
8 - Lynn Donahue
9 - Carol Dobson
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We want to help celebrate your birthday! If we didn't include your birthday, please contact the UUCR office by email (click here). | | |
Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River 914 Gateway Drive | Chestertown, MD | 21620
Phone: 410-778-3440
Office hours: W, Sa, Su — 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Closed — M, Tu, Th, F
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