Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 10 a.m.

"The Good-Bad Old Days"

As the saying goes, "Nostalgia just ain't what it used to be." In this sermon, I examine the rose-colored glasses through which we so often examine the past, try to put that into perspective, and think about why it might be important to our ever-changing faith tradition. We’ll look at some of our past UU practices and see how our faith continues to evolve, reflecting the needs and beliefs of today’s world. 

• Rev. John Wright, Guest Speaker
• Annie Lavin, Worship Leader
• Michael Casey, Musician
• Judy Graham, Greeter
• Diane Shields, Coffee Host
• Linda Dutton, RE

Please CLICK HERE to join us via ZOOM.

This week's hymn numbers:

• "Love Will Guide the Way" — # 131 (grey hymnal)
• "We Would Be One" — # 318 (grey hymnal)

November 03 | "Healing with Community, Belonging, and Love" — In-person & Zoom

Building on our discussions on deep listening, it is time to decide. Today we will explore repair and crisis contemplation. We live in a time of many crises. With integrity, wholeness, and love, we can be a village that responds communally with belonging, resistance, and resilience. In love and lament, we can decide.

• Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister
• Nancy Holland, Worship Leader
• Michael Casey, Musician

November 10 | "Duty to the Past, Duty to the Future" — In-person & Zoom

As the results of the recent election are digested, the nation pauses to remember the service and sacrifice of people who served in the Armed Forces, and to also be mindful of what we owe to those who will inherit this country, this world from us. What is the unfinished business of our time?

• Rev. Paul Boothby, Guest Speaker
• Kim Agee, Worship Leader
• 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
• Parking Lot Paving Notes
• Soup Sampler Supper Tickets on Sale
• Remembrance Service — Nov 1
• Orientation to Unitarian Universalism/UUCR — Nov 2
• Legacy Committee Update — Nov 3
• Free CPR/AED Training at UUCR — Nov 17
• UULM-MD Special Collection Results
• The Turnaway Study Book Discussion — Oct 24 & 30, Nov 7 & 14
• I'm Begging!
• CVMA Interfaith Thanksgiving Service — Nov 24
• Birthdays

We have our contractor scheduled to pave our parking lot next week Monday, October 28^th, subject to weather or other circumstances beyond our control. The contractor who will be striping the parking lot is not the same contractor who does the paving, and we do not know yet how soon they will be here after the paving, but hopefully it will also be next week.

Here are a couple of notes for consideration. One of the obvious notes is that we will lose the use of the parking lot the day of installation. After the paving is complete and all of the contractor’s equipment has been removed, it will be fine to walk on the new asphalt. We would like to keep traffic off for an additional 2 days to minimize possible marking by traffic. I do want to note that asphalt, as it cures over a matter of days or weeks, is much more susceptible to scuff marks by automobile tires, and particularly so when the driver turns the steering wheel if the car is not moving. Please make sure your car is rolling, even if it’s very slowly, as you turn the steering wheel while backing or driving in or out of parking places.

I will note that a US “standard” parking space is 8’6” x 18', which I believe may feel narrow to members who have been used to pulling into an unmarked lot and just keeping a "comfortable” space between cars. A US “large” parking space is 20’ x 9’. I would like to favor the 9’ space width by the 18’ depth. While recognizing some cars may extend past that depth, I would like to maintain the drive lane as wide as possible, which will make it easier turning into or coming out of spaces. I will bring some orange cones on Sunday so any members curious of the size of these spaces can see and try parking in them in advance in order to determine what may be an optimal size. The final size of parking spaces will be determined by a combination of what size we feel is comfortable and also the distance and number of spaces we can get within that distance.

Please continue to watch your emails for updates on construction progress or restrictions, as important updates will be sent out to all of our members in an email from Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River.

—   Bob Coleman

Orientation to Unitarian Universalism/UUCR is scheduled for Saturday, November 1 from 10 am to 1 pm. If you have visited UUCR or been attending for a while and would like to learn more about Unitarian Universalism history, theology, and processes, please plan to attend. Refreshments/light lunch will be provided.



Please let Diane Shields dashdiane@gmail.com

know if you will join us.

In the sanctuary, after church on November 3^rd, the Legacy Committee will present to members attending an update on what we have accomplished. The committee will talk about recommendations to manage the Legacy Fund. In addition, we'll identify the plan going forward to increase the value of the Fund. This education session will be a short presentation, and then the committee members (Amy Warner, Bob Bjork, Bill Gimpel, and M.Q. Riding) will participate in a Q&A session. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

Friday, December 13, 5:30 pm

Enjoy a Variety of Soups, Breads, Dessert and Coffee

$25 per person

Our Soup Supper will be a filling meal before you attend the Chester River Chorale’s “Feast of Carols” that same evening at 7 pm at the Presbyterian Church, our neighbors on Gateway Drive. Bring your friends, make up a table!

Soup, Bread, and Dessert Makers Needed!

Please email Jane Hardy, janewhardy@gmail.com.

Please sign up for our FREE CPR/AED training on site here at UUCR. After our regular Sunday service on November 17, you will be offered our complimentary lunch while we set up for the training. Staff from our Eastern Shore University of Maryland, Department of Community Services will be bringing us 8 manikins and other materials to help us learn to “SAVE a LIFE.” We will even be using our own AED equipment! Did you know we have an Automated Electronic Defibrillator near our back deck door? Look for the sign-up clipboard near the equipment and get yourself a reserved, numbered ticket for one of the only 18 spots to be offered. Contact Linda Dutton with your questions. 

Either scan the QR codes or click on the following links:

To register & receive the Zoom link for the discussions CLICK HERE

For Reproductive Justice Resources please CLICK HERE

The Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of Maryland will receive a check for $433.05, thanks to the generous donations from our members and friends. The Social Justice Committee sincerely appreciates everyone's contributions to this organization. 

It's getting ruff to fetch volunteers!

We really need people to sign up as Service Greeters and Coffee Hosts and also as Potluck Hosts. Potlucks can be held at the host's home, UUCR, or their choice of location. Training and/or assistance is available if you are interested. Please sign up on the sheets provided on the whiteboard.

OCTOBER

11| Cynthia Ramsey

17| Catherine Brooks

NOVEMBER

02 | Kathy Lee

18 | Jan Brandon

24 | Diane Shields

We want to help celebrate your birthday!

If we didn't include your birthday, please contact the UUCR office by email