Sunday, June 15 — 10 am

In-Person ONLY

"Bridging the Partisan Divide"

Joan Caivano and Eileen Kessler, Discussion Leaders

We invite you to share your personal stories about how new government policies are affecting you and people you know. The goal is to encourage informed, respectful discussion, from diverse perspectives, to sharpen our understanding of the issues and identify common interests. We aim to expand this exercise to our larger community.

JUN 22 | Undetermined — DISCUSSION LEADER NEEDED

JUN 29 | "Artificial Intelligence: Blessing or Curse" - Elisabeth Tully, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

Our conversation will consider some of the actual and potential benefits of AI and some of the disruptive and existential threats that the technology poses.

My prepared portion will include a definition, a brief history, and a summary of some of the positive and negative outcomes that we are already experiencing. I will encourage the participants to discuss the need for technological and ethical guidelines for AI. I’d also liked to consider the role that faith communities might play in developing these guidelines.

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• This Week's Worship Service
• Upcoming Worship Services
• This Issue's Contents
• Helpful Links, Office Hours, Upcoming Events Calendar
• Guy Edwards' Memorial Service
• Deadline for ALL FY '25 Pledge & Auction Payments, and Reimbursement & Payment Requests — June 15
• Summer Discussion Leaders Needed — 6/22, 7/20, & 8/31
• National Music Festival UUCR Concert— June 12
• Summer Solstice Gathering — June 21
• Delmarva Pride Center: "A Night in New Orleans" — June 12
• Michael Casey Playing at Church Hill Theatre
• Birthdays

UUCR member Guy Edwards passed away on May 29. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, Guy worked for years in the New York printing industry and then changed fields to computer science, earning advanced degrees from both NYU and GWU. Beginning as a manager in this new field, Guy later rose to vice president of information services at several financial institutions and later developed a financial software company for the insurance industry. Upon his retirement to Chestertown, Guy became active in several local organizations, including Rotary, the Chestertown Ukulele Club, Tech Talk, WC-ALL, and other organizations. 

Guy is survived by his wife Geraldine (Gerry), two daughters, and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 2:00 4:00 p.m. at the Main Line Unitarian Church, 816 S. Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA 19333. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to: Doctors Without Borders USA, PO Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030.

The deadline for all Fiscal Year '25 pledge & auction payments and reimbursement & payment requests is June 15 to allow time for processing prior to the end of the fiscal year.

We still need discussion leaders for our informal Summer Session Discussion Services on June 22, July 20, and August 31. Please consider leading a Summer Discussion and sign up on the sheet provided on the whiteboard. These are informal get-togethers and a great time to share and explore your interest in a topic with others. If you have questions, please contact Nancy Holland.

The National Music Festival (NMF) has one more UUCR midday concert held at 12:30 on Thursday, June 12.

For more information about the NMF Festival CLICK HERE .

Summer Solstice Gathering: Rooted in Light, Reaching Toward Change

Hosted by the Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River

Date & Time: Saturday, June 21st at 7:00 PM

Location: Woodland Memorial Garden 914 Gateway Dr, Chestertown, MD 21620

Join us as we welcome the longest day of the year with joy, intention, and community. Our Summer Solstice Gathering is a chance to celebrate what has grown, reflect on what is ready to change, and root ourselves in collective resilience. Together, we’ll engage in rituals of connection—through music, meditation, intention planting, and shared celebration.

What to Bring:

• A drum or percussion instrument (we also have some to share)
• A small bouquet of flowers (for your crown or the altar)
• A journal or notepad and something to write with
• Champagne or a dessert to share
• Your curiosity, warmth, and presence
• Optional: Your own seeds or compostable pots (we’ll provide some too!)



Michael Casey, UUCR's pianist, will be playing this weekend and next at Church Hill Theater for their production of The Bridges of Madison County. CLICK HERE for more information.

JUNE

06 | Rob Warner

08 | Linda Dutton

09 | Lynn Geisert

11 | Jan Whitney

15 | Jane Hardy

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