March 7, 2025

THIS WEEK'S WORSHIP SERVICE

March 9

"Recovering Our Unitarian and Universalist Roots."

"I think that in our ongoing struggle to define or describe "Unitarian universalism" we have lost track of the essence of both Unitarianism and Universalism. What are their origins? What made them controversial/heretical? What legacy do they pass on to us today that makes them each unique and still relevant?"

Reverend Greg Chute
Service Leaders: Nancy Holland and Connie Schroth
Michael Casey, Musician

Coffee Host: Michael Bennet with guidance from Joy Kim
Greeter: Sydney Brooks

Hymn: # 194 (gray hymnal) – “Faith is a Forest”

Hymn: # 287 (gray hymnal) – “Faith of the Larger Liberty”

Please CLICK HERE to join us via ZOOM.

A message from Reverend Kathryn Adams

As I am recovering from an illness, this year has been a bad one for the flu, I am reflecting on how little we can do by ourselves. The value of interdependence is present in all the mystical traditions regardless of denomination, science (we are all made of star stuff) and game theory.

Dehumanization is the ultimate betrayal of our innate interdependence. This past Sunday, Annie invited us to "dance on the edge between doubt and trust" as a place of creativity. This invites us to celebrate that we are all stardust, and embodies our independence. On this edge, we recognize our mutuality, our power to, and our power with. I will talk more about some awesome work by john.a.powell (he doesn't capitalize his name on purpose), but for today I want to highlight the power of language. When we talk of people or groups of people as insects, animals, disgusting terms with a functional MRI assessing the activity in our brain - the areas that recognize other humans don't light up. When we break that connection, people can do terrible things. When we live honoring our connection to all life, people can do amazing things. As with so much else, it is our choice.

So my call today is: who have you loved? Whose humanity have you seen? celebrated? How we are with each other is how we inject trust, love, and humanity into our community. One by one, each relationship is how we turn the tide in the flow of life.

In gratitude,

Kathryn

UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES

March 09| "Recovering Our Unitarian and Universalist Roots."

In-person & Zoom

March 16| “Restoration and Rebuilding can come in a Question - What Happened To You?”

How do we restore or rebuild trust after there has been harm? Join us for an exploration of how releasing ourselves and others from judgement and shame can help restore trust, learning and open each other to new experiences of joy.

Rev. Kathryn Adams
Service Leader: Jan Sprinkel
Music: Michael Casey

Hymns:

131 (gray hymnal) Love Will Guide Us

123 (gray hymnal) Spirit of Life

348 (gray hymnal) Guide My Feet - Soulful and with Guitar

March 23|In-person & Zoom

Guest Speaker: Joshua Long

Service Leader: Kim Agee

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THIS ISSUE'S CONTENTS

This Week's Worship Service
A Message from Reverend Kathryn Adams
Upcoming Worship Services
This Issue's Contents
Helpful Links, Office Hours, Upcoming Events Calendar
Mid-Shore Haz Waste Disposal
Stewardship Drive Campaign Success
Leadership Development Committee - Where do you fit?
Auction Success and THANK YOU!
Birthdays

UPCOMING EVENTS AT UUCR

MAR 09 | Worship Service

Rev. Greg Chute, Guest Speaker

MAR 16 | Worship Service

Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister

UUCR SJ Guest:

Rebuilding Together Kent County

MAR 21 | Sock Burning &

Potluck Supper

MAR 23 | Worship Service

Joshua Long, Guest Speaker

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!

Mid-Shore Household Hazardous Waste

Drop Off in Kent County

Household Hazardous Waste drop off Saturday April 5, 2025 from 8 AM to 2 PM in Kent County at the Nicholson Transfer Station on Larney Nick Road.

This drop-off is for residents of Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot Counties.

For more details click here.

THANK YOU FOR OUR SUCCESSFUL

STEWARDSHIP DRIVE CAMPAIGN!

Thank you to everyone that has participated in the successful UUCR FY 25-26 Stewardship Drive!

We exceeded our goal by 17%!

$86,344 was pledged against our goal of $74,022 which is $12,322.

Thanks from your Stewardship Committee!

Catherine Brooks, Jackie Mathwich, and Joy Kim

WHERE DO YOU FIT?

Belonging to UUCR’s religious community is a way to share our vision and values, to nurture our spirits and each other. We do this through many avenues – worship services, religious exploration, social justice, pastoral care, potlucks and social events, and so much more. Our programs and operations are sustained by the talents, skills, and resources of our members and friends.

What are you passionate about and where would you like to fit? Do you:

· Like numbers and good with spreadsheets?

· Like to be outside raking or planting or trimming?

· Have ideas for fun fundraising events?

· Like talking to people and finding out more about them?

· Interested in social/economic/racial justice?

· Have computer skills?

· Good at troubleshooting and fixing things?

· Like collaborating with others in a small group?

· Good at planning and organizing?

· Interested in the big picture of how UUCR operates?

· Curious about faith development?

· Enjoy reading and sharing poems and stories?

This month, we will be reaching out to members and friends to invite you to participate in our strong and caring community. We welcome you!

UUCR Leadership Development Committee, David Biehler, Lynn Geisert, Jackie Mathwich

UUCR ANNUAL AUCTION SUCCESS!

THANK YOU!!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO WORKED ON OUR AUCTION

WE TOPPED OUR $7K GOAL BY $1K!!

HATS OFF TO:

Auctioneer Extraordinaire — Dave Hart

Spreadsheet Master (keeping track of who bid how much on what!) — David Biehler

Refreshment Coordinator — Elisabeth Tully

Mocktails Maker — Lynn Geisert

Friday Set-Up — Bob Coleman, George Hardy, Joy Kim, Nancy Holland, Terry Goldzier, Lynn Geisert, Mary Pritchard, Ronnie Edelman

Saturday Set-Up — Joy Kim, Nancy Holland, Terry Goldzier, Lynn Geisert, Elisabeth Tully, David Biehler, John Ramsey

Room Monitors — Joy Kim, Lynn Geisert, Nancy Holland, Terry Goldzier

Event Registrar #2 — Diane Shields

Proxy Bidders — Nancy Holland, Terry Goldzier, Lynn Geisert, Harry Hart

Silent Auction Bid Recorder — Terry Goldzier

Saturday Clean-Up — Joy Kim, Nancy Holland, Catherine Brooks, Terry Goldzier, Lynn Geisert, David Biehler, Joan Biehler, Connie Schroth, John Ramsey, Diane Shields

Sunday Clean-Up — David Biehler, Catherine Brooks, George Hardy, others

Moral Support from afar — Darlene Wiggers

And, to all who donated to either the silent or live auctions, or both, and to all who attended on Saturday evening, March 1: We thank you most profoundly.

With gratitude,

Your Fundraising Team: Jane Hardy, Joy Kim, and Mary Pritchard