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Tonight! Poetry Coffeehouse

As part of our Beatnik Celebration weekend, you're invited to the Poetry Coffeehouse -- tonight (Fri Aug 22), at 7:30p, in the fireplace area of the sanctuary.

Bring a favorite poem -- of your own composition or by someone else. We'll have poetry reading, some folk singing, decaf coffee -- and maybe some bongos if we can find a set.

Practice of the Week

Be Curious

When we think we know, we aren't curious. Peace, joy, and connection aren't about what you (think you) know. Rather, they come from shedding the need to know, letting go our attachment to security of knowledge, and always being open to the surprise of this moment. So look deeper, look wider, and look again.

Sun Aug 22 -- 10:00am

Worship Service: Still on the Road

Rev. Meredith Garmon

We'll continue our weekend of celebration of the Beat Generation by reflection on the enduring message of Jack Kerouac's On the Road.

Been There, Done That? Great. But Did You Get the T-Shirt?

Actually, it isn't about "been" and "done." It's about getting ready for where we will go and what we will do.

As CUC begins to turn its attention to becoming a renewed presence in the public sphere, it'll add to our impact to be instantly recognizable. The yellow "Standing on the Side of Love" (SSL) T-shirts have become the unofficial uniform of Unitarians engaged in social justice. Order yours today so you'll be ready to stand together, on the side of love, with other UUs at public witness events.

Meredith: "I've got a couple SSL T-shirts. Perry, do you have one?"

Perry: "Oh, yeah. I got mine!"

Do you have yours? To order from the UUA Bookstore: CLICK HERE.

And to learn more about our SOSL campaign, see the SOSL website: CLICK HERE.

Where Shall I Wear My Nifty New Yellow "Standing on the Side of Love" T-Shirt?

For starters, plan to wear it to the People's Climate March (the largest Climate March in history!) at Central Park, Manhattan, on Sun Sep 21.

For info, CLICK HERE.

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Zen Practice at the Parsonage: Tomorrow (Sat Aug 23), 10:00 - 11:45a. READ MORE...

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Child Dedications: Sun Sep 28. Perry and Meredith will officiate in child dedications in the Sunday service. Would you like you child dedicated? If so, let Perry know by Wed Sep 10. (Brief descripton of what Unitarian Child Dedication is: CLICK HERE.)

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Have you signed up for a Journey Group yet? First meetings of Journey Groups will be in September -- on the topic "faith."

For description of the Journey Group concept: CLICK HERE.

For instructions on how to sign up for a Journey Group, CLICK HERE.

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The search for a CUC Youth Program Coordinator has begun again. We revised the job description to fit the quarter-time position and attract a vibrant, caring, responsible candidate to work with our youth and adult volunteer advisors. The person in this position will be fortunate to collaborate with a strong team of volunteers and supportive staff members to further develop our youth ministry. The CUC Search Committee is very hopeful the right person will appear. In addition to all the ways we are advertising the position, we hope you will keep your eyes open and let us know if you think of anyone who might be the right fit for this position. Please let Perry know or have the person contact us. For the full job description, CLICK HERE.

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As our Community Unitarian addresses the various issues and questions that come up, it is important to be able to distinguish a "technical problem" from an "adaptive challenge." At the Board of Trustees retreat on Sat Aug 16, the Board studied the differences. As we go forward, it will be crucial to ask ourselves: "Is this simply a technical problem? Is there an underlying adaptive challenge here -- for, if so, a very different approach is called for." READ MORE...

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The Common Read for 2014-15 has been announced. It's Paul Rasor, Reclaiming Public Witness. Order your copy! READ MORE...

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From Community Minister in Association with CUC, Rev. LoraKim Joyner:

Next Bird Walk. LoraKim will be leading the next Bird Walk on Sun Aug 24. It starts at 8:30am, around back of the Parsonage.

"What Does the Macaw Say?" LoraKim invites you to this program at the White Plains Public Library, Tue Aug 26 at 6:00pm. SEE FLYER.

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General Assembly 2015 is in Portland, OR -- Jun 24-28. GA is amazing fun, enriching, deepening, and transformative! I encourage all CUC members to begin planning now to attend.

Yours in the faith we share,

Rev. Meredith Garmon
Minister
Perry Montrose
Director of Lifespan Religious Education & Faith Development

The Communitarian

Jul/Aug issue of our newsletter:
CLICK HERE.

CUC Website

The website of the Community Unitarian Church at White Plains.
CLICK HERE.

The Liberal Pulpit

Blog site for Meredith's sermons and other reflections.
CLICK HERE.

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The Five Foundational Spiritual Practices

Journal daily.

Study daily.

Silence daily.

Group monthly.

Mindfulness always.