Sunday, September 29, 2024 - 10 a.m.

"Truth and Reconciliation in Ireland"

We just returned from two weeks in Ireland, and I was much impressed with several conversations I had with locals about "The Troubles" and the aftermath. I was struck by the similarity with the problems in post-apartheid South Africa. There, too, there is much to learn about living with the past and focusing into the future. 

• Rev. Greg Chute, Guest Speaker
• Nancy Holland and Connie Schroth, Worship Leaders
• Michael Casey, Musician
• Mindy Miller, Greeter
• Joy Kim, Coffee Host
• Linda Dutton, RE/ Childcare

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This week's hymn numbers:

• "We Would Be One" — # 318 (grey hymnal)
• "We'll Build a Land" — # 121 (grey hymnal)

October 06 | "Welcoming the Still Small Voice of the Divine" —

In-person & Zoom

When we act in a deeply countercultural way, when we pause, breathe, and create space to hear that still small voice inside, it is a sacred act. We start our exploration of deep listening this month with deep listening to the divine within, deeply listening to each other, and practicing being beloved community.

• Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister
• Kim Agee, Worship Leader
• Michael Casey, Musician

October 13 | In-person & Zoom

• Rev. Anne Ledbetter, Guest Speaker
• Jan Sprinkel & Connie Schroth, Worship Leaders
• Michael Casey, Musician

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• This Week's Worship Service
• Upcoming Worship Services
• This Issue's Contents
• Helpful Links, Office Hours, Upcoming Events Calendar
• Minister's Column
• This Sunday — Pick up Postcards for Florida Voters
• Marcy Dunn Ramsey at The Bookplate
• CVMA Announces 2024 Interfaith Thanksgiving Gathering
• Birthdays

Beloveds,

This Sunday, Annie and Rev. Libby Smith brought us the wonderful wisdom of Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) in the context of deeply listening to those around us. Through listening, we invite people to bring their whole selves and presence. Henri Nouwen discussed how our society is fragmented by technological and social change and shifting norms, creating and feeding isolation and despair as a foundation for his offerings of the wounded healer.

Henri Nouwen invites us to develop our self-awareness and explore our own imperfection and brokenness, growing our own compassion, empathy, and care to become a "wounded healer." The wounded healer accompanies people on their journey in life with listening, compassion, and empathy. The call for empathy and accompaniment resonates with Henri Nouwen's reflections on the destabilizing forces of the post-denominational age (technology, social change, mobility, shifting norms) and the liberation that is possible through these changes. The wounded healer can be a powerful presence to support transformative and liberatory growth and healing.

May our ministry abound with listening, compassion, empathy, and care. May our congregation be a compassionate, stabilizing, and transformational presence in our larger community.

Blessings and joy, Beloveds

Rev. Kathryn

Postcards to voters have proven to be an effective way to get out the vote! The Social Justice Committee is offering their second opportunity to write postcards to voters—this time we're committed to 200. You can pick up packets of 10 or 20 in the foyer after the service on 9/26.

All of the information you'll need to write the postcards will be given to you. You will need to buy stamps ($.56) and mail your completed postcards between October 1 & 15.

These postcards are going out to women voters in Broward County, Florida. Their names and addresses are provided through UU the Vote's initiative with the Center for Common Ground, which offers its support to help reach voters in key states.

This is a simple, easy way to get involved in the outcome of the election. Please email Amy at amylydia10@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Celebrating Her Published Works,

and a Birthday!

The Bookplate is continuing their 2024 season of author events with a special local celebration on Friday, October 4th. Guests are welcome to join local artist and author, Marcy Dunn Ramsey and the Bookplate staff for a Friday evening birthday party, reading and book signing at the shop on Cross Street.

As anyone who grew up on the Eastern Shore in the 1990s can attest, Marcy Dunn Ramsey illustrated their childhood. Bringing to life the stories of Priscilla Cummings, Jennifer Keats Curtis, Jeffrey Holland, Janie Meneely, and many others, Marcy has made a sizable impact on the next generation of Chesapeake Bay stewards. As the 4^th of October also happens to be her daughter Rosie Ramsey Granillo’s birthday, The Bookplate is hosting a party. Stop by to hear Marcy talk about her years as a children’s illustrator, grab a slice of cake, and hear her read selections from the books she authored. Children of all ages are welcome!

For more event details, or to reserve your seats, contact The Bookplate at 410-778-4167 or contact@thebookplate.net. These events are free and open to the public, but reservations are recommended. The Bookplate is located at 112 S. Cross Street in Chestertown.

(Excerpted from an email from The Bookplate. Marcy is a "UUCR friend" and the wife of UUCR member John Ramsey.)

The Chester Valley Ministers Assn. has announced that the community Thanksgiving service will again take place the Sunday before Thanksgiving Day, on Nov. 24, 2024. It will begin at 3 p.m. at UUCR's neighbor, The Presbyterian Church of Chestertown. Local representatives from various faiths will take part.

SEPTEMBER

04 | Rev. Kathryn Adams

08 | Linda Weimer

14 | Larry Schroth

16 | Mary Pritchard

OCTOBER

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