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I'm excited to announce that C.U.C. will soon be acquiring copies of the hymnal supplement, Singing the Journey.
The 75-hymn supplement includes the hymns we have lately been singing from photocopied inserts: "Blue Boat Home," "When the Spirit Says Do," "The Fire of Commitment," "When Our Heart Is In a Holy Place," etc.
To pay for the new hymnal supplements, starting in November, we'll be inviting you to contribute to have hymnals dedicated. For $18 per hymnal, a dedicatory bookplate will be affixed inside the cover indicating that the hymnal is a gift from you. You can also indicate that the gift is "In memory of" or "In honor of" a special person in your life. Stay tuned!
For more about the origin and development of this valuable UU musical resource: CLICK HERE.
Practice of the Week: Put Out Fires 
"If something's urgent - such as a clogged toilet, a letter from the IRS, a lump in an armpit - most people will get after it right away. But what if it's important-but-not-urgent - an issue or goal that you can always put off dealing with for one more day? It's easy to let these fires smolder - but in the end, they're the ones that usually cost you the most." READ MORE...
Upcoming: Animal Blessing: Sun Nov 2 
Rev. LoraKim Joyner will be leading this Multi-Generational Animal Blessing service. You're invited to bring your critter to the service -- or a photo or memento to place on the altar.
Saturday Zen: Oct 11 
Zen practice at the Parsonage. 10:00 - 11:45a on Sat Oct 4. Come around to back door. New to meditation? Come 10 minutes early for a brief orientation. READ MORE...
And as always, I thank you for flying Unitarian Universalist,
-Meredith Rev. Meredith Garmon
Minister
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This will be a very special Extraordinary Sunday! The high school youth are leading Religious Education this Sunday for all ages at 10 a.m. They are creating an experiential journey with multiple fun engaging activities about Unitarian Universalist history and identity. We look forward to seeing the children and youth on Sunday. For more information CLICK HERE.
Wellness Workshop - Thursday, October 23 at 7 p.m. Certified Holistic Health Coach Jamie Stemkowski will help us examine our relationship with sugar and change it. To learn more, CLICK HERE. RSVP to [email protected]
As the year moves forward, we will be creating more Adult Religious Education opportunities and considering the elements of an adult affirmation program relating to Unitarian Universalist identity. Let us know more about what programs, workshops, and activities you would like to see in Adult RE, as well as any special interests, knowledge, or talents you would like to share with CUC. Please contact me anytime and let's discuss the possibilities. To read my Ponderings on Adult RE, CLICK HERE.
I look forward to building on the journey we have started together.
Yours in the faith we share,
-Perry Perry Montrose
Director of Lifespan Religious Education and Faith Development
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Links & Reminders
Journey Groups. Exploration of the "big issues" in a small group is a powerful way to engender spiritual development. Not sure if you're in a Journey Group? See if your name is listed: CLICK HERE. If your name isn't there, then sign-up on-line: CLICK HERE.
To prepare for your Journey Group, read the Monthly Theme Packet. The October Packet: As a blog post, CLICK HERE. As a PDF (better for printing out), CLICK HERE.
"What's In a Name?" Committee is coordinating a discussion about what we think the name of our congregation should be. READ MORE...
Our Child/Youth R.E. Classes Descriptions of each of our eight R.E. classes meeting on Sunday mornings: CLICK HERE.
Family Chalice Lighters. This year we are inviting families to take a meaningful role in the Sunday Service by becoming Family Chalice Lighters. Each week that our children join us in the sanctuary, one family will come to the chancel, read our chalice lighting words, and light the chalice. READ MORE...
Musicians wanted for Brief and Rewarding Gig. We are searching for musicians - of all skills - to contribute a song or two to each of our Children's Worship services this year. You can help on a regular basis, or just one time at your convenience. You can select the music yourself, or let us suggest something. You'll even make it back to the sanctuary in time for the sermon. Please consider sharing your gift with us! READ MORE...
The UUA Common Read for 2014-15 is: Paul Rasor, Reclaiming Prophetic Witness: Liberal Religion in the Public Square. Order your copy! READ MORE...
General Assembly 2015 is in Portland, OR -- Jun 24-28. GA is amazing fun, enriching, deepening, and transformative! We encourage all CUC members to begin planning now to attend.
The web site for Community Unitarian Church: CLICK HERE.
October Monthly Theme Packet, "Death": CLICK HERE.
October issue of The Communitarian: CLICK HERE.
New this week from The Liberal Pulpit (click on title): - Reclaiming Public Witness 3 - Reclaiming Public Witness 2 - Reclaiming Public Witness 1 - Plunder-Guarding and Forever-Living - This Week's Prayer (Oct 4) - Then We Will Know How to Live |
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The Five Foundational Spiritual Practices
- Journal daily
- Study daily
- Silence daily
- Group monthly
- Mindfulness as much as you can
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