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"Many Have Inhabited These Lands"

Do we know the history of the land where the Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River call “home?" Do we know the stories of the Indigenous people historically or currently inhabiting that land? At this service with Rev. Sue Browning we'll consider how answers to these questions might shape our understanding of community and commitment.

So we can begin the worship service promptly at 10 am, please arrive at the sanctuary (if attending in person) or sign into Zoom (click here) by no later than 9:50 am. Thanks!

Please submit "Joys and Concerns" in advance by emailing them to the UUCR office (click here) by 9 pm Saturday, share them in the Zoom chat, or for those at the service, they may be jotted down on notecards which are available on the table between the lounge and RE doors.

It has been suggested that, if you are attending the service through Zoom, you may have better sound quality by listening through earphones or earbuds instead of your computer's speakers — particularly for the music portions.

Did you know that in 2008, scientists discovered that spiders use their webs to think? From bees to trees, we are constantly discovering exciting new ways that thought, communication, and perception happen in the natural world which would have seemed alien to us a short time ago. How do we humans perceive the world through our own connections?

Bio from Bran: Bran Lennox finds the sacred in the wonders of the natural world, and the gifts that music brings to life. A queer and nonbinary minister, they seek to explore new ideas of the divine through the ever-presence of transformative change in human experience. They believe in the healing power of compassion to bring needed growth to our world's realities around justice and equity. Bran has recently completed the process of becoming a fellowshipped UU minister and is eager to discover where their path of service will lead them next.

In Person — 25

Zoom Online — 9

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The LDC has met with the Worship Committee members to learn more about their needs and aspirations. One of the identified needs was more committee members and service leaders.

We are happy to announce that two new Service Leaders have stepped forward to join the committee: Jan Sprinkel and Catherine Brooks. Please thank these members for their willingness to contribute their talents to UUCR!

We have updated and revised the Worship Committee documents related to Service Leader duties and have made recommendations to the Worship Committee that may help them to function more efficiently.

We encourage UUCR members to see "service" to their church community as an integral part of their spiritual journey.

Another aspect of a spiritual journey is continuing education; the LDC will communicate opportunities for members and friends to continue their UU education; an upcoming opportunity is a webinar provided by CERG (Central East Regional Group of UUA) – “Widening the Welcome”: It is an online program on Saturday, November 6, 2021, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT (two sessions, 10 am to noon, and 2 to 4 pm EDT).

Our LDC members are planning to attend, and the "congregation team" cost is just $5 per attendee if part of a congregational team.

Please contact us if you would like to attend, or register directly at: https://uua.wufoo.com/forms/m1wnuybg0n0ofzr/

Matt Mielnick, the incoming executive director of the Mainstay in Rock Hall, is looking for affordable housing (something around $1000/mo) in the area. Because Matt and the Mainstay have agreed to an initial three-month trial basis period (starting October 25), he will be unable to sign a long-term lease and the housing will need to be furnished. He will be living alone, has no pets, and prefers something more than a room rental with cooking privileges.

If you have ideas for housing for Matt, please contact our office, uuofchesterriver@gmail.com, or 410-778-3440.

Gayle Folger, Nancy Holland, and Vida Morley

 UUCR office - phone: 410-778-3440 | email:uuofchesterriver@gmail.com

11 - Bill Lindsay

16 - Denise Tontarski

11 - Cynthia Ramsey

17 - Catherine Brooks

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