From the Minister
In last Sunday's worship, I prayed: "May we find in our hearts the commitment to initiate conversations with our neighbors, co-workers, extended family. To encourage those conversations, may we acquire and place prominently in front of our homes yards signs that say black lives matter. There is a white supremacist culture that devalues black lives, and its continuation depends upon our silence. So may we not be silent. Thus do we pray." (For the full prayer, CLICK HERE).
The yard signs idea came from colleague, Rev. Karen Brammer, who called me just before last Sunday's service. Order your "Black Lives Matter" yard sign: CLICK HERE.
Second, please also plan to attend an interfaith service "to affirm racial equality and dignity." It's Sun Jun 28, from 4:00 to 7:00pm at Mount Hope AME Zion Church, 65 Lake Street, White Plains. This event is a response to the Charleston murders and will feature worship, music, discussion, and supper. Your presence there is a part of our resolve to no longer be silent about racism. It's free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, CLICK HERE.
Yours in the faith we share,
Meredith
Rev. Meredith Garmon, Minister
|
|
June Theme: Prescence/Mindfulness
|
|
Practice of the Week:
Nourish Your Brain
Your brain weighs only three pounds, about 2 to 3 percent of bodyweight, but it needs about 25 percent of the glucose in your blood. It also needs healthy fats, and the building blocks of neurotransmitters. Shortages in any one of the dozens of nutrients your brain needs will harm your body and mind. On the other hand, filling up your neural cupboard with good supplies will bring you more energy, resilience, and well-being. If you "feed your head," you're in fact feeding your life. READ MORE...
|
|
Worship: Sun Jun 28
Remembering Juneteenth,
Petra Thombs
This year is our 10th Juneteenth service at CUC. Our theme this year is "You have to be Carefully Taught--Black Lives Matter!" Our celebration will be highlighted with a drum circle by J&G Drumming Ensemble-Education Matters. We will have a drumming circle with drums available for 30 participants. This will be a wonderful opportunity for our youth and those young at heart to learn how to play African drums--so join us! We have joined a host of communities around the country celebrating Juneteenth, the first African American celebration, acknowledging the freeing of last the enslaved Africans, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln, January 1, 1863. The reason for the delay was the strong hold kept by Texans which prevented the word of freedom being communicated. On June 19, 1865, General Granger issued General Order #3, informing all enslaved people that they are now free. Juneteenth is an acknowledgment of the painful past, while celebrating our progress and instilling hope for the future.
|
|
Ideas for a New Logo?
Submission Deadline: Sunday, June 28th.
The Communications Committee has been working on a few ideas, but we'd also
like your input on an image that represents our new name. This would become the main logo for all publications.
Please submit any logo ideas, even rough sketches, to the communications committee at
[email protected]
.
|
|
CSA at CUC
Ongoing
CSA = "Community Supported Agriculture." You can buy a share and pick up your produce at CUC on Wednesday afternoons.
READ MORE...
|
|
Pride March NYC
CUC is invited to join other UUs for the Pride March in NYC
June 28th
. If you are interested in attending contact Joann Prinzivalli at [email protected].
|
|
Parking Notice:
Starting Now
Please be advised that there will be fewer parking spaces available for the next few Sundays. Park cars tightly and consider parking on Rosedale Ave. Do not park on Sycamore Lane. A section of the lower parking lot will be occupied for an organization renting the space. Thank you for your cooperation.
|
|
Science & Spirituality
 Next meeting: Thu June 25, CUC, 11:30am
We're now reading Sy Montgomery,
The Soul of an Octopus.
This "astonishing book...explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus - a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature - and the remarkable connections it makes with humans."
READ MORE....
On Thu Jun 25, we'll be discussing the final two chapters.
|
|
UU District Events
General Assembly (GA), the national meeting held in Portland, OR, is Thursday, June 25-Sunday, June 28. Denice Tomlinson will be one of our delegates. Come help her vote as a virtual delegate. Watch meetings, presentations, and worship online at CUC:
SEE SCHEDULE
Nepal Earthquake: UUSC-UUA Response & Relief Fund
Westchester UU Events
There are some cool events at the other UU congregations in Westchester: Hastings, Croton, Mt. Kisco, and Mohegan Lake. And they invite all UUs -- and their friends. Check out these events at:
westchesteruu.com/events
|
|
Caring & Sharing
- Longtime member Bobbi Collins would like friends to know that she can be reached only by phone for the time being, at 914-761-5280.
If anyone knows of another among us who is in need of a caregiver from our Caring & Sharing Circle, throughout June contact Adine Usher at 328-2307 or [email protected] or Janet Giewat at 617-2137 or [email protected]. |
|
Sharing Sunday Offerings
June: Kiva
Each month we share 25% of our plate offerings with outside organizations in need. Kiva is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. The CUC 5th-6th grade class created a Kiva account and has lent $300 in ten different countries. As the loans are paid back, they will be able to re-lend the money.
See Rev. Garmon if you have an idea for a future monthly plate share. |
|
E-Communitarian Weekly
Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation
468 Rosedale Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
914-946-1660, www.
cucwp.org
|
 Lifespan Religious Education
Dear RE Families, Teachers, and Friends,
Thank you for your participation at CUUC this congregational year. Each family's presence added a unique piece to our beloved community. The first summer service is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for families. On this rainy Sunday, join us for the joy of drumming and the meaning of Juneteenth. Please see the following six (6) announcements:
1. This Sunday, Jun 28
Children and youth of all ages are encouraged to attend the Juneteenth worship service that includes a drumming circle.
 J&G Drumming Ensemble-Education Matters will introduce us to African drumming. This will be an engaging, fun experience for all ages, while also connecting to the meaning of Black Lives Matter.
2. Thank You RE Volunteers 2014-2015
Religious Education volunteers were honored at our RE Sunday service. Please CLICK HERE to see the full list of volunteers this year and be sure to thank them when you see them at CUUC. They are changing lives and being changed in the process.
3. We Need You
The CUUC RE program needs you to Foster, Mentor, and Nourish our children & youth next year.
Tell Perry or an RE Council member
you're IN and committed for RE at CUUC.
4. RE Feedback from Children & Youth
If children or youth did not get a chance to fill out an RE Feedback Form, we still welcome their responses. This will help us improve our programs and hear their voices.
Download form here and then edit it in your computer, save it, and email it to me at [email protected]. Thank you.
5. Do you have pictures of RE events?
We are collecting all the photos of the year in  RE for the archives. If you have pictures or videos of CUUC events, classes, and worship services, please send them to me at [email protected] or let me know if they are too large to email. Thank you.
6. Jr. High Youth Retreat - Register Now for Fall
- Metro NY District retreat for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
- Fun and learning with other UU Jr. High youth
- Sep 12-13 at a full-service camp in Patterson, NY
- Registration is open now and spots fill up fast
- Scholarships available. Contact Perry for more info.
- Register here!
I look forward to seeing you at some point over the summer or in the new congregational year, if you are away.
Sincerely,
-Perry
Perry Montrose
Director of Lifespan Religious Education and Faith Development
|
|
This Week at CUC
Sunday, Jun 28
10:00am
Worship/Refreshments
Sunday, July 5
10:00am
Worship/Refreshments
|
|
Contacts
Minister, Rev. Meredith Garmon [email protected] 914-946-1660 x3
Director of Lifespan Religious Ed. & Faith Development, Perry Montrose [email protected] 914-946-1660 x4
Church Administrator, Liliana Keith [email protected] 914-946-1660 x2
Music Director, Adam Kent [email protected] 212-595-7280
Choir Director, Lisa Meyer [email protected]
Community Minister, Rev. Deb Morra
[email protected] 914-830-1509
Community Minister, Rev. LoraKim Joyner [email protected] 914-948-1696
Community Minister, Rev. Kelly M. Mason [email protected] 347-497-3741
Bookkeeper, Lisa Sommer [email protected] 914-946-1660 x7
Board of Trustees
Board Chair, Karen Schmitt [email protected] 914-921-3647
Vice-Chair, Tom Wacht [email protected]
212-754-4141 [work], 914-949-5741 [home]
Treasurer, Nicky Klemens [email protected] 914-967-4419
Secretary, Amy Swiss [email protected] 914-273-3445 |
|
Quick Links
"On the Journey" (Our Journey Group Packet): cucmatters.org/p/journey-groups.html
Jun Communitarian: cucwp.org/newsletters
CUC Main Web Site: cucwp.org
Liberal Pulpit (Rev. Garmon's sermons): liberalpulpit.org/p/sermon-index.html
Boundless Way Zen of Westchester: basementzendo.blogspot.com
Westchester UU Events: westchesteruu.com/events
Practice of the Week: cucmatters.org/p/practice.html |
|
