Sunday, April 07, 2024 - 10 a.m.

In-Person & ZOOM

“Emerson and Hinduism” 

Emerson was deeply influenced by classical Hinduism. He wrote in his journal: "I owed a magnificent day to the Bhagavat Geeta. It was the first of books; it was as if an empire spoke to us, nothing small or unworthy, but large, serene, consistent, the voice of an old intelligence which in another age and climate had pondered and thus disposed of the same questions which exercise us." We still ponder those same questions, so it seems well advised to look at the classical Hindu scriptures and see what enlightenment is available there.

• Rev. Greg Chute, Guest Speaker
• Jan Sprinkel, Service Leader
• Michael Casey, Musician
• Linda Dutton, Youth & Teen Welcome
• Judy Graham, Greeter

Please CLICK HERE for the link to join us via Zoom.

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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• Hazardous Waste Collection — April 6
• Social Justice First Sundays Lunch/Discussion — April 7
• Pizza & Trivia Night — April 12
• Legacy Task Force Listening Sessions — April 14 & 28
• Summer Session Discussion Leader Signup
• Philip Dutton Concert to Benefit UUFE — April 20
• Pastoral Care and Connection Committee
• Birthdays
• UUCR Contact Information
• End of Reflections Notice at the VERY END

Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Saturday, April 6, from 8 AM to 2 PM; at QA CO Public Works, 312 Safety Dr., Centreville, MD.

Free for Mid-Shore residents of 

Kent, Caroline, QA, and Talbot counties.

Nick Garcia will be our guest for our after-service lunch/ discussion on April 7 focusing on Climate Justice. Nick is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Washington College.

Topics he's open to discussing with us include;

• Environmental (in)Justice - Mapping project demonstrating exposures to air, water, and waste conditions in the region on the basis of race and wealth.
• Regional Foodscape - Review of industrialized farming practices/trends in the region with emphasis on consolidation of the food system and obstacles to "food sovereignty."
• The Color of Environmental Action - Review of environmental organization composition in the region, reporting representation and background of leadership within organizations, outreach, and how composition shapes the direction/scope/priorities of environmental organizations.

Last date to purchase tickets is after the service this Sunday, April 7.

Please join the Legacy Task Force members, MQ Riding, Bob Bjork, and Amy Warner, after the worship service on April 14 and 28 for a discussion about the progress of our weekly meetings concerning the Dorris Scott legacy and other future legacy gifts. 

We will discuss this year’s intentions for using the funds and the pros and cons of shortening the lifespan of the Scott fund from 20 to 15 years. We have also been investigating how other churches set up and use legacy funds, with the intention of setting up policy and procedures that will go into UUCR's Manual of Operations. 

We want to keep members and friends informed about the emerging plans for this $400,000 gift to our congregation, and we want to hear your input about our decisions and proposals. 

The sessions will be no longer than one hour. Please make an effort to be there, to listen, and to share your ideas. 

I know it seems so far away, but it's time to put on your thinking cats, I mean caps, and come up with a topic you'd like to lead a discussion on during our Summer Session (June 2 - September 1). For those new to UUCR, these are informal discussions all led by members and friends of the congregation and are not in the typical Sunday service format. If you have any questions, please contact Annie Lavin or Nancy Holland. Please sign up on the sheet provided on the whiteboard.

Philip Dutton will be playing a solo concert in Easton on April 20 at the Academy Art Museum to benefit our sister church, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Easton. The concert content will be "UU-oriented," with originals and a few covers of some of his favorite artists. Doors open at 6, so you can browse the current exhibit at the museum. The hour-long concert starts at 7, and there will be ample light snacks and drinks. Philip is excited about this concert and hopes to see some UUCR fans in the audience. The museum has a lovely Steinway grand piano that will be fun to play and listen to.

To purchase tickets CLICK HERE.