THIS SUNDAY'S
WORSHIP SERVICE
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"Creators of Peace"
Rev. Bran Lennox, Guest Speaker
Nancy Holland, Service Leader
Michael Casey, Musician
In Person & ZOOM
Sunday, May 14, 2023 - 10 a.m.
Rev. Bran Lennox reflects on how Julia Ward Howe's famed pacifist Mothers' Day Proclamation of 1870 might challenge us to address the roots of violence where they begin.
So we can begin the service promptly at 10 a.m., please arrive at the church, or sign into Zoom ( click here) by no later than 9:50 a.m.
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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Upcoming Worship Services |
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Sunday, May 21 — In Person and ZOOM
"Predictability and Security"
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor." How much energy do we spend trying to keep life predictable? At this service with Rev. Sue Browning we'll reflect on the dynamics of predictability and security in our lives. The service will include our annual Flower Communion celebration.
- Rev. Sue Browning, Minister
- Marilee Taussig, Service Leader
- Michael Casey, Musician
- Dick Durham, Guest Musician
Sunday, May 28 — In Person and ZOOM
"Vacation or Pilgrimage"
- Rev. Greg Chute, Guest Speaker
- Annie Lavin, Service Leader
- Michael Casey, Musician
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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
- Upcoming Musical Guests
- Final Fundraiser Event Donations Box
- Thank Yous
- Weed Pickin' Day — May 20
- May Potluck — May 21
- Annual Congregational Meeting Notice — May 21
- Membership Directory Photos — May 21
- May's Outreach Collection — Delmarva Pride Center
- Pastoral Care and Connection Committee
- Birthdays
- UUCR Contact Information
- End of Reflections Notice at the VERY END
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If you don't see "VERY END of REFLECTIONS for May 11, 2023"
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This Week's
Worship Service
UUCR
UUCR Office Hours:
W, Sa, Su — 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
M, Tu, Th, F — CLOSED
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MAY 14 | Worship Service
In Person & ZOOM
Rev. Bran Lennox, guest speaker
MAY 2o | Weed Pickin' Day
MAY 21 | Worship Service
In Person & ZOOM
Rev. Sue Browning, minister
MAY 21 | Annual
Congregational Meeting and Potluck
MAY 28 | Worship Service
In Person & ZOOM
Rev. Greg Chute, guest speaker
JUN 04 | Summer Session
Discussions Begin
In Person ONLY — until Fall
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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!
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If you'd like to contribute to the "Final Fundraiser Event" the donation box will be on the wooden table in the foyer for the last time this Sunday, May 14. You can insert a check (please specify "Fundraiser" on the memo line) or cash. Envelopes will be provided if you wish to write your name on it as a cash contributor. You can also send a check to the office or use the "Donor Button" on the website (specifying "Fundraiser" in either method) by no later than May 14. Please remember when using the "Donor Button" that UUCR does not receive the full amount you donate as a percentage is deducted by the companies supplying this convenience.
— Darlene
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A giant thank you goes out to Darlene for taking on the task of organizing the Service and Silent Auction. She went above and beyond to ensure the success of the event, where a good time was had by all! And we raised some money too! Huge thanks to the yard sale team, the set up crew for the silent auction and reception, the last minute auctioneers, and to everyone who brought food, libation, and good humor to the event!
— Jackie Mathwich
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Come out to UUCR on Saturday May 20 at 9 am; we are planning to have regular days to work on our beautiful grounds (clearing weeds as well as other tasks) monthly. We hope to be able to eliminate, or at least reduce the use of Roundup and other herbicides.
— Diane Shields
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The May Potluck will be held on May 21st, after the Sunday service and prior to the Annual Congregational Meeting. This month's potluck is being hosted by the Board of Trustees, who will provide drinks. — Lynn Geisert
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Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, May 21
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The annual congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, May 21st following the Sunday Service.
The business to be conducted at the meeting will include presentation of the:
Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Slate of Candidates for elected offices
Committee Reports
Other Business as determined
The Budget and Slate of Candidates will be voted on by the congregation. This requires a quorum of 20% of the membership, so please plan to attend the meeting either in person or via Zoom (click here). Members who have signed the Membership Book prior to February 20, 2023 will be eligible to vote.
In gratitude,
Lynn Geisert
President
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The May Outreach Collection of the UUCR Social Justice Committee is for the Delmarva Pride Center.
The mission of The Delmarva Pride Center is to create a positive environment inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. They support, educate, connect, organize, and provide outreach to the Delmarva LGBTQ+ community and its allies. This community service organization provides regular social events in safe spaces to encourage respect and dignity for all people. An important upcoming event is the Delmarva Pride Festival June 16 – 18, 2023 in Easton, MD.
— Linda Dutton
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Pastoral Care and Connection |
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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
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MAY
-6 - Joy Mayfield
-7 - Sabine Harvey
-9 - Lynn Dolinger
10 - Tom Lippincott
10 - M.Q. Riding
14 - Rachel Perry
18 - Nancy Holland
25 - Ray Gomez
27 - Harry Hart
28 - Betty Kerr
29 - Sydney Brookes
30 - John Ford
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We want to help celebrate your birthday! If we didn't include your birthday, please contact the UUCR office by email (click here).
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Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River 914 Gateway Drive | Chestertown, MD | 21620
Phone: 410-778-3440
Office hours: W, Sa, Su — 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Closed — M, Tu, Th, F
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