Thursday, January 11, 2024

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UPCOMING

WORSHIP SERVICE

Sunday, January 7 — In-Person & ZOOM

“Optimism is an Ethical Principle: Why I Must be an Optimist”

From our guest speaker, Bob Clegg: "A few months ago, a member of another congregation asked, 'Well, what the hell is ethics anyway!?' Her question was rhetorical, but it set me to pondering on the ways ethical questions—and systems of thinking about them—have impacted my life. I invite you to join with me to explore the importance of examining our own lives through the lens of ethics."

Dr. Bob Clegg, Guest Speaker
Nancy Holland, Service Leader
Michael Casey, Musician
Amy Warner, Youth & Teen Welcome
Peggy Christie, Greeter
Elisabeth Tully, Coffee Host

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.

Upcoming Worship Services

Sunday, January 21 — In-Person & Zoom

"What is Collective Liberation All About?"

Our Universalist forebearers didn't see that it was possible for anyone to end up in hell. They saw that all were worthy, and thus all would be saved. Today, Rev. Dr. Sofia Benacourt finds it is these Universalist roots that guide us to "an idea of collective liberation where we leave no person behind." At this service with Rev. Sue Browning, we'll consider ways modern-day practices of collective liberation move us toward Dr. Martin Luther King's vision of a beloved community.

Rev. Sue Browning, Minister
Jan Sprinkel, Service Leader
Michael Casey, Musician

Sunday, January 28 — In-Person & Zoom

“Starting Over”

The New Year always offers the temptation to make resolutions, examine expectations, and start over. It is not, however, a magical moment of transformation. Real change requires intention, commitment, and, most importantly, a new way of thinking.

Rev. Greg Chute, Guest Speaker
Annie Lavin, Service Leader
Michael Casey, Musician

Newsletter Index

So You Don't Miss Anything!

This Week's Worship Service Information
Upcoming Worship Services Information
Newsletter Index
Helpful Links, Office Hours, Upcoming Events Calendar
Rebuilding Together Volunteer Event — January 15
UU Legislative Ministry of MD Kick Off — January 20
Pledge Drive for Fiscal Year 2025 — Kick Off February 4
Social Justice Committee's January Outreach
Annual UUCR Auction Fundraiser — March 2
Pastoral Care and Connection Committee
Birthdays
UUCR Contact Information
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Helpful Links

Upcoming Events

This Week's

Worship Service

JAN 14 | ZOOM link to

service

Last Week's Worship

Service Recording

JAN 07 | YouTube recorded

UUCR

Facebook Forum (private)

Website

Website donate button

YouTube channel

UUCR Office Hours

W, Sa, Su — 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

M, Tu, Th, F — CLOSED

JAN 14 | Bob Clegg, Guest

Speaker

JAN 19 | Potluck—Host

Needed

JAN 21 | Rev. Sue Browning,

Minister

JAN 28 | Rev. Greg Chute,

Guest Speaker

FEB 04 | Rev. Sue Browning,

Minister

FEB 04 | Pledge Drive

Kick-Off

FEB 11 | Rev. Karyn Marsh,

Guest Speaker

FEB 11 | Pledge Drive

Luncheon, Presentation, and Q&A

FEB 18 | Rev. Sue Browning,

Minister

FEB 25 | Rev. John Wright,

Guest Speaker

MAR 02 | UUCR's Annual

Auction Fundraiser

If you know of another link or event that should be added, please contact

the UUCR office by email or phone 410-778-3440. Thanks!

Pledge Drive for Fiscal Year 2025

UUCR’s Pledge Drive Kick Off Sunday, February 4^th

Pledge packets distributed during coffee hour, including the budget for FY 25. You will have a week to look them over, and THEN…

Sunday, February 11^th

Luncheon at coffee hour provided by your pledge committee,

followed by a budget question and answer session.

Your chance to support the work of our UUCR community!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Your Stewardship Committee,

Jackie Mathwich, Catherine Brooks, Joy Kim, and Peggy McKee

Social Justice Committee

Social Justice Committee's January Outreach

for the Baltimore Abortion Fund

Last Sunday, the SJ Committee launched its outreach for the Baltimore Abortion Fund with an informative discussion after the service on women's reproductive health issues led by Lauren Harton, CNM, clinician at the Easton Health Center/Planned Parenthood.

Speaking from her own experience, she told the group about how the Baltimore Abortion Fund (BAF) is a dependable, constant source of funds for women who go to the Easton Health Center and need money to access their and other organizations' services. Visit the Baltimore Abortion Fund website to learn more about their mission and activities.

Her testimony about the value of BAF strengthens the committee's resolve to make a generous donation from UUCR at the end of the month. Although yesterday's plate collection went to the fund, there are still ways that you can make a donation until the end of the month. Use the donation link on UUCR's website and designate it for "BAF" or "January Outreach Collection," or put a check in the collection plate with a note that indicates it's for BAF.

We appreciate your donation this month and to all of the other causes that align with our UU values throughout the year.

Amy Warner and Vida Morley

UUCR's Auction Fundraiser — March 2

AUCTION TIME!

Save the Date: Saturday, March 2, 6 pm

Come to UUCR to bid on services, meals, excursions, etc., offered by our members and friends.

And to bid silently on a selection of fine objects

Are you downsizing? Moving? As you sort through what “stays” and what "must go,” don’t forget about the UUCR auction as a landing spot for those items that are too special to go to charities but may no longer “fit” in your surroundings.

Please email Jane Hardy at janewhardy@gmail.com if you would like to make a donation or have questions. Thanks!

Pastoral Care & Connection

You are encouraged to share your joys and sorrows with the UUCR Pastoral Associates (see below). This team is a mixed group — but all have had previous life experiences and a variety of professional training in counseling and philosophy. Please contact one, or several of us, if you “want to talk.”

Pastoral Care Associates: Kevin Brien,

Gayle Folger, Nancy Holland, and Vida Morley