Sunday, October 12 — 10 am

In-person and Zoom

"A Love Letter to Language"

We will celebrate language as a tool for communication, art, connection, community, democracy, and mental health. Language is an instrument of oppression and liberation, emotion and repression, information and disinformation, praise and reproach. It is such a natural part of our lives, that many of us take it for granted. Yet, the underutilization of language and its impacts are seen and felt from the individual to society level. This celebration reminds us to keep talking, writing, singing, and especially, listening.

• Dr. Edris Harrell, Guest Speaker
• Nancy Holland, Worship Leader
• Michael Casey, Musician
• Greeter needed
• Peggy Christie, Coffee Host
• Fantaye Kehm, Religious Exploration

Please CLICK HERE to join us via Zoom.

This week's music:

• "When Our Heart is in a Holy Place" #1008 (teal hymnal)
• "Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire" #34 (grey hymnal)

OCT 19 | "The Wisdom of the Body," Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister

— In-person & Zoom

Realizing that no matter what we do or have done, we have never been outside of our bodies, it isn't surprising that there is a body wisdom. Maybe your stomach turns at specific times. Where and what is happening when you feel your body tighten up or constrict? In these times of intentional harm and trauma, let's talk about what our bodies are holding and metabolize it with love at the center and our UU values.

OCT 26 | "The Question That Remains: Jonah and the Patient Work of Healing," Rachel Evans, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom

What do we do with anger that comes from real trauma—personal or generational? This sermon explores the Book of Jonah as ancient wisdom literature that refuses to offer easy answers about forgiveness, instead inviting us into the slow, patient work of holding both justice and mercy. Through the story of a prophet confronting his oppressors' humanity, we discover that healing doesn't require us to choose between honoring our wounds and remaining open to transformation.

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• This Week's Worship Service
• Upcoming Worship Services
• This Issue's Contents
• Helpful Links, Office Hours, Upcoming Events Calendar
• Greeter Needed for this Week's Service! — OCT 12
• October's Potluck — Oct 17
• Social Justice Discussion & Luncheon — OCT 19
• Annual Soup Supper — Dec 12
• Democracy Corner
• No Kings II Chestertown & Nationwide — Oct 18
• Birthdays

We need a greeter this week, as no one has signed up. If you can't help this week, please consider signing up as a greeter or coffee host on a future date or as a potluck host in future months. There are signup sheets provided on the whiteboard. Please contact Diane Shields if you have any questions. THANKS!

Potluck at Penny McCrea’s house at 6:00 pm on Friday, October 17. I have a circle driveway - please park in my front lawn. My house has a few steps and is not ADA. If weather permits, we might spill out to my back patio. — Penny McCrea

If you need directions please contact Penny or the UUCR office uuofchesterriver@gmail.com.

Everyone is invited to attend a Social Justice Committee event after our Sunday, Oct 19th, 10 am service. Stay and enjoy a light lunch followed by a congregation-wide discussion focusing on both Eastern Shore immigration and your experiences from the No Kings Day events from the previous day. We will be sharing what we have learned about immigration topics in our community and want to hear your experiences as well. This discussion will be moderated and will conclude before 12:30 pm. There will not be a specific outreach collection beneficiary this month, but we will offer suggestions for your personal actions and involvement.

Save the Date: Friday, December 12, 6 pm

UUCR’s 4th Annual Soup Supper! 

Have a delicious, filling meal before heading to the Chester River Chorale Holiday Concert.

Tickets will be on sale in a a few weeks.

Don’t “Go Low,” “Go Local!”

Five Reasons why we should “go local” to respond to threats from the federal government: (Excerpted from the website of Red Wine and Blue:  https://redwine.blue/easy-a/)

1.)     It’s the most effective way to protect your most vulnerable friends, family and neighbors

2.)     All your power is local

3.)     It’s an opportunity-rich environment

4.)     It builds year-round local infrastructure

5.)     It reduces polarization



Stay tuned for more about going local!

About this column – Non-partisan issues based on our UU values and principles, featuring summaries, links to organizations, and opportunities for engagement.

Please contact me if you have ideas or feedback.  Jane Hardy

A second "No Kings" rally will take place nationwide on Saturday, October 18. In Chestertown it will once again take place in Fountain Park from 1-3 PM. For further information about the local event, please CLICK HERE, and for more about the movement, please CLICK HERE.

OCTOBER



11 | Cynthia Ramsey

17 | Catherine Brooks

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