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In-person & Zoom Worship Service

Most of us have worked hard to craft a fairly unified personal story that allows us to understand our lives as coherent. But at some point, this coherent being must then decide on how to move forward in their story. Once you have this quasi-defined sense of self, complete with personal beliefs and values that guide your narrative, what goals should you steer in the direction of what floats your boat?

Matt Mielnick relocated to the Eastern Shore in October of last year to take on the job of Executive Director of The Mainstay in Rock Hall. He has been a performing arts administrator of various non-profits near his former home in Upstate NY for over 30 years. He is also a licensed occupational therapist, an acoustic guitarist, and the author of two published books (one fiction and one non-fiction).

So we can begin the worship service promptly at 10 am, please sign into Zoom (click here) by no later than 9:50 am.

If you have an "Announcement," "Joy," or "Concern" that you'd like read at the service, please submit them in advance by emailing the UUCR office (click here) by 9 pm Saturday.

Sunday, May 22 — In-person & Zoom

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WHEN: Sunday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: In person at UUCR or via the Sunday Service Zoom link

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LUNCH: Will be served following the service.

VOTING: Members who signed the Membership Book prior to February 14, 2022 are eligible to vote. Proxy ballots are not allowed but Absentee Ballots are permitted with prior approval. Contact Nancy Holland regarding absentee ballots.

A quorum of 20% is required to conduct the Annual Meeting, so please plan to attend in person or via the zoom link. Attendees via zoom will be able to vote.

I look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday.

In gratitude,

President

These speakers each delivered the Ware Lecture, a central event at the Unitarian Universalist Association's annual General Assembly (GA). To learn more about the Ware Lecture, check out this link. Background on Ware Lecture

This year GA will be held from June 22 – 26 in Portland, Oregon, with an option to attend the conference virtually. This year the Ware Lecture will be offered by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, author of the books "How to be an Antiracist" and "Stamped from the Beginning: A Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America." 

GA is a combination of talks, workshops, music, and worship. It is an amazing opportunity to learn about the breadth and depth of our faith. It's not too late to register. If you'd like more information about GA, including information on how to attend, and how to attend as a voting delegate (an option, not required), please be in touch and I'll happily provide more information. (I will be attending GA virtually. If you do decide to register, please let me know. It’s interesting to stay in contact during GA and reflect as we are learning.)

We still have $700.00 worth of grocery cards in the following denominations: 3 - $100, 8 - $50. The cards can be used at any Acme, Albertsons', or Safeway. Once gone, UUCR will discontinue selling grocery cards. Please help put these funds back into our checking account by purchasing the remaining cards before the start of the

new Fiscal Year on July 1.

Coffee Hosts and Greeters are needed for our in-person Sunday services. There is a sign-up sheet on the white board, or contact Diane Shields (dashdiane@gmail.com) for dates that you can be available, or for questions. 

The Maryland General Assembly enacted the most ambitious clean-energy goals in the country in the legislative session completed mid-April. The goal – carbon neutral by 2045 – will require drastic reductions in the use of fossil fuels, both for vehicles and for heating buildings. Whether Maryland can achieve that figure will depend on how determinedly state agencies work to produce effective plans.

Kim Coble, executive director of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, said that implementation will require voters to elect state reps and a governor who make strong commitments to the environment.

In concert with the League, a corps of UUers from Chestertown and Easton urged our delegates and state senators to support the Climate Solutions Now Act, and we were proud to see several approve one successful measure: Senator Stephen Hershey and several delegates helped pass major tax breaks to

developers of community solar installations that aid low-income households. They added their support despite their political party’s opposing view, and we thank them for their courage.

Our May collection is for Ukraine. The Social Concerns committee sought to find, among the many worthy organizations helping Ukraine, a beneficiary in tune with the values of Unitarian Universalism.

We’re pleased to ask for your generosity for Faithify (a philanthropic arm of UU on behalf of many causes) in cooperation with the International Women’s Convocation for a specific drive on behalf of the Providence Charity Organization of the Hungarian Unitarian Church which, so far has been able to take the following humanitarian actions:

Contribute by sending a check to the church office, made out to UUCR specifying "Faithify/Ukraine" in the memo line; or donate online at the church website using the "Donate" button (click here) and "Custom Amount," specifying "Faithify/Ukraine Outreach Collection" in the comment section. Any questions, please contact Marilee Taussig or Bob Bjorke. 

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Gayle Folger, Nancy Holland, and Vida Morley

-7 - Sabine Harvey

-9 - Lynn Dolinger

10 - Tom Lippincott

14 - Rachel Perry

18 - Nancy Holland

25 - Ray Gomez

27 - Harry Hart

28 - Betty Kerr

29 - Sydney Brookes

30 - John Ford

We want to help celebrate your birthday! If we didn't include your birthday, please contact the UUCR office by email (click here).