Sunday, June 1 — 10 am

In-Person ONLY

"Our Annual Poetry Reading Service"

"Poetry can be powerful because it succinctly puts a voice to our innermost feelings. It is also the voice of the soul and helps provide a dialogue for our feelings, thoughts, and observations. People tend to turn to writing and reading poetry when they’re in the midst of powerful feelings or challenging times. Some of the best poems incorporate profound emotions and/or poignant images. Modern poetry, in particular, does just that. Using poetry as a way of healing and interconnecting us as humans helps us return to wholeness." — Diana Raab

Come join us by reading some of your own poems, share favorites written by others, or just come and enjoy listening to a service devoted to our connections through poetry.

• Vida Morley, Discussion Leader

JUN 08 | "Anti-racism Activism" Philip Dutton and Emma Buchman, Co-Discussion Leaders — In-person ONLY

Emma Buchman has been very active with the MD Lynching Memorial Project (https://www.mdlynchingmemorial.org/). 

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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
• First Thursday Conversations — June 5
• Summer Discussion Leaders Needed
• Deadline for ALL FY '25 Pledge & Auction Payments, and Reimbursement & Payment Requests — June 15
• National Music Festival — June 1-14
• Summer Solstice Gathering — June 21
• Save Eastern Shore Farmland — Deadline Tomorrow
• Birthdays

The season has shifted; summer is here. May we enjoy the warmth and fruits of the season. May the joy of another congregational year together, worshiping, taking action, and welcoming new voices contribute to our spiritual growth. May the ripples of love in this community be with us until ingathering.

Rev. Kathryn is continuing her appointments for in-person conversations on first Thursdays starting at noon. Reach out, and we can book a time to talk and get to know you in our ministry.

There are numerous dates that need to be filled for our informal Summer Session Discussion Services that begin June 1. 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 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.

The National Music Festival (NMF) will once again hold some of their midday concerts and rehearsals at UUCR. The two midday concerts begin at 12:30 on Tuesday, June 3, and Thursday, June 12. There will also be three rehearsals at UUCR during this period, on Saturday, May 31, 4-8 PM; Sunday, June 1, 1-5 PM; and Monday, June 2, 1-5 PM.

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

Sign the Petition to Let

Maryland Voters Decide on SB 931

Maryland farmers and citizens are taking a stand.

SB 931—the so-called “Renewable Energy Certainty Act”—was rushed through the legislature, putting solar developers ahead of local communities and stripping counties of their zoning authority over large-scale energy projects.

Now it’s up to us to stop it.

A referendum petition is underway to put SB 931 on the 2026 Maryland ballot, giving the people—not just politicians—a say in whether this damaging bill becomes law.

Here is the link to the official petition and instructions

Watch this video from Jay Falstad to see why this matters

https://www.facebook.com/jay.falstad/videos/1434924690835150

Kent County News article on May 28 2025 CLICK HERE

MAY

09 | Lynn Dolinger

10 | M.Q. Riding

18 | Nancy Holland

27 | Harry Hart

28 | Betty Kerr

29 | Sydney Brookes

JUNE

06 | Rob Warner

08 | Linda Dutton

09 | Lynn Geisert

11 | Jan Whitney

15 | Jane Hardy

We want to help celebrate your birthday!

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