THEME OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY: CREATION

Happy 2014!

For the new year, I invite you to resolve with me to take up some small daily practices that will rewire our brains in ways that reduce stress, lift mood, and improve emotional resilience.

Each week in 2014, my "Friday Note" will suggest a simple practice of the week: 52 practices in 52 weeks.

It's going to be a great year!

Week #1: Be for yourself.

This may be harder than it sounds. Some of us don't think we count. But if your sorrows and needs don't matter, it can only be because sorrows and needs -- whoever's they are -- don't matter.

Your self needs your own support if it's going to be any good for anyone else.

The practice: Several times a day for the next week ask yourself, "Am I on my own side here? Am I looking out for my own best interests? (Which often includes the best interests of others, too.) Bring to mind the feeling of being with someone who cares about you -- and be that person for yourself.

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Sun Jan 5 -- 8:30am

National Bird Day Bird Walk

Lead by Rev. LoraKim Joyner, DVM. Meet in back of the Parsonage. READ MORE...

Sun Jan 5 -- 10:00am

Worship Service: "The Ecospiritual Imperative"

Salvation (from the root "salve") lies lies, I believe, in our connection with this world of ours. The salve for our woundedness, our fragmentation, lies in nature, in an ecological spirituality.

Prelude begins at 10:00. Entering song at 10:10.

Sun Jan 12: Congregational Meeting

Don't miss it! We may be adopting a mission! Review the latest report from the Mission Committee: CLICK HERE.

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

1. "Our Story, Our Faith"

A Two-Session Course
Sat Jan 25 & Sat Feb 1
Noon - 2:30p @ The Parsonage

What is Unitarian Universalism? Where do we come from -- and why? Every UU needs to review (and look with fresh eyes at) UU history and UU theology (yes, there is such a thing!). This five-hour workshop/class (two sessions of 2.5 hours each) explores the nature of Unitarian Universalism -- where we've been, where we are, and how to articulate your UU faith

Contanct Liliana in the church office to sign up. We'll email (or postal-mail) you the readings to look at in advance of the class.

2. The UUA Common Read: Behind the Kitchen Door

One Session

Sun Feb 23

11:35 - 1:00p @ CUC

Saru Jayaraman, Behind the Kitchen Door (2013) tells the stories of ten restaurant workers in cities across the United States as it explores the political, economic, and moral implications of eating out. READ MORE...
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C U Sunday!

Yours in the faith we share,

Rev. Meredith Garmon
Minister

"C.U.C. Matters"

Meredith's draft of a general vision and plan for C.U.C.: CLICK HERE

Other Reflections: CLICK HERE.
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"The Liberal Pulpit"

Meredith's sermons and other reflections. CLICK HERE.

"Basement Zendo"

You're welcome to sit with, and hear Zen talks by, Meredith at the Basement Zendo in the Parsonage. CLICK HERE.

FACEBOOK

If you haven't yet "liked" the CUC Facebook page, CLICK HERE.

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TWITTER

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OF ONGOING INTEREST

Christian and UU? The UU Christian Fellowship has a local chapter that meets monthly. READ MORE...

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Voices in Unitarian Universalism. Three fascinating anthologies explore what it means to be Buddhist & UU, Christian & UU, and Jewish & UU. READ MORE...

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Unitarian Universalism must adapt or die. But what would adapting look like? READ MORE...

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Westchester United is an interfaith organization working for social justice in Westchester County. Should CUC join? READ MORE...

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Spiritual Practice. The primary starter practice is widely varying, and what works for some folks won't work for others. The five secondary, support practices are universal. READ MORE...

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List of Lists. Here are a dozen lists for understanding Unitarian Universalism and our shared congregational life together. READ MORE...