Sunday, June 16, 2024 - 10 a.m.

In-person and Zoom

"The Art of Saying Good-bye"

When we begin something, we almost always know it will end. What we almost never know is just how. At Rev. Sue Browning’s final service as UUCR’s minister, she will reflect on her seven years of ministry with our congregation and consider the art of a good good-bye. 

• Rev. Sue Browning, Minister
• Annie Lavin & Nancy Holland, Service Leaders
• Michael Casey, Musician
• Connie Schroth, Greeter
• Joy Kim, Coffee Host

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

So You Don't Miss Anything!

• This Week's Summer Discussion Information
• Upcoming Summer Discussion Services Information
• Newsletter Index
• Helpful Links, Office Hours, Upcoming Events Calendar
• Good-bye Opportunities with Rev. Sue
• National Music Festival Concert at UUCR — June 13
• Deadline for All FY 24 Pledge & Auction Payments, and Reimbursement & Payment Requests — June 19
• UUA General Assembly — Totally Virtual in 2024, June 20-23
• Summer Solstice Potluck at UUCR — Friday, June 21
• Summer Discussion Leader needed for July 7 & August 25
• Undoing Racism Training Sessions — June 27 & 28
• Pastoral Care and Connection Committee
• Birthdays
• UUCR Contact Information
• End of Reflections Notice at the VERY END

As noted in the Reflections on June 6, Rev. Sue is making time to meet with members as she wraps up her time as our minister. It was wonderful to see everyone at the celebration event on June 11. Her last service/sermon will be this Sunday June 16, and she will stay for a while after the service. Sue will also be available at UUCR on Thursday, June 13 (11-1:30, 2:30-3:30), Tuesday, June 18 (10-12, 1:30-3), and Thursday, June 20 (10-2). If you'd like to schedule time with Sue in person or by phone/Zoom, please reach out to her. It is also fine to stop by during one of those times. 

The National Music Festival will once again hold some of their presentations and rehearsals at UUCR from June 2 - 15.

The next "Lunchtime Piano Bites" at UUCR will be on Thursday, June 13 beginning at 12:30.

CLICK HERE for NMF schedule

The deadline for all Fiscal Year 24 pledge & auction payments and reimbursement & payment requests is June 19^th to allow time for processing prior to the end of the fiscal year,

General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Participants worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process.

GA will be held June 20^th–23^rd and is totally online this year.

The PROC Committee will host a Summer Solstice Celebration followed by a potluck in the UUCR Woodland Memorial Garden (weather permitting) on Friday, June 21^st, beginning at 6 p.m. Come to enjoy the fellowship and please bring a dish to share. Please contact John Ramsey johnramsey1948@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you can help with the set up and/or clean up. Thanks!

We need a discussion leader for both the July 7 and August 25 summer discussion service. Please sign up on the sheet provided on the whiteboard. If you are new to this and have any questions, please contact Nancy Holland.

The Social Action for Racial Justice is sponsoring the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB)’s, two and a half day training.

This training will take place on June 27^th from 4 - 7 p.m, June 28^th, and June 29^th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. PISAB's expectation is for all attendees to commit to ALL three sessions.

This event will be held at Minary’s Dream Alliance located at 9155 American Legion Road, Chestertown, MD 21620.

Food and childcare will be available at no cost. This is a free training.

If you would like to attend this event please complete the registration form: Undoing Racism Registration