Sunday, August 17 — 10 am

In-Person ONLY

"End-of-Life Decisions"

Connie Schroth, Discussion Leader

Advance planning for our end-of-life can be an important part of living. It can provide guidance for our families, loved ones, and caregivers during the difficult time leading up to our death. If documented and shared, it can help ensure that we get the care we want and avoid what we don’t want. But where do we start? The discussion “END-OF-LIFE DECISIONS” is only the beginning of the planning process. In this short time, we will answer a few simple questions and share resources to help us start making thoughtful choices now as we begin the advance planning process.

AUG 24 | "2600 Years of Buddhism," Dr. J. P. Agrawal,

Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

This discussion is not about the long history of Buddhism. It is about how a good meditation session is difficult to accomplish due to an ever-wandering mind. I will show a video first to prime your mind towards meditation and then open for discussion on your experience and input. If time permits, I will show another video about the Indian Emperor “Ashoka the Great,” a Hindu turned Buddhist in the 2nd century B.C. I will finish with a third short video with Buddhist chants.

AUG 31 | "It's a Celebration," M. Q. Riding & other UUCR members,

Discussion Leaders — In-person ONLY

Winding up the summer programs, the August 31st Sunday service will be a bit different. A small group of members will be leading the service, which will be a celebration about the upcoming church year. There will be brunchy treats and light refreshments while we talk about activities planned and those that we might do (not yet planned) in the coming year. Come join us for some fun, snacks, and a bit of brainstorming before the church year begins.

SEP 07 | Ingathering, Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister —

In-person & Zoom

SEP 14 | Rev. Kimberly Debus, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom

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• This Week's Discussion Service
• Upcoming Discussion Services
• This Issue's Contents
• Helpful Links, Office Hours, Upcoming Events Calendar
• UUCR Monthly Potluck — August 15
• Please Donate Back-to-School Supplies
• Eastern Neck: Can it Survive Federal Budget Cuts? — August 18
• Legacy Day — August 15 - 17
• Birthdays

The UUCR August Potluck will be held at Eileen Kessler & Joan Caivano's home on Friday, August 15 beginning at 6 PM. Please bring a dish to share.

If you need directions, you can contact Eileen, Joan, or the UUCR office's email CLICK HERE.

The Social Justice Committee is collecting donations of back-to-school supplies for Garnet Elementary. Donations can be placed in the box in the UUCR foyer and will be delivered to the school. Items include Elmer's glue sticks, Crayola crayons (24 pack), heavy-duty pocket folders, kid's scissors, composition books (wide-ruled), Crayola colored pencils, highlighters (especially yellow), packs of looseleaf paper, No. 2 yellow pencils, and black dry erase markers. For a more detailed list please CLICK HERE.

Many thanks for your support!

First public meeting of Citizens Connect

August 18 • 5-6:30 pm • At UUCR

Citizens Connect, a new grassroots community initiative founded by UUCR members Eileen Kessler and Joan Caivano, is holding its first public meeting on August 18th. Citizens Connect brings people together in Kent County to discuss concerns sparked by government executive orders and legislation. Its goal is to encourage informed, respectful discussions from diverse perspectives to sharpen people’s understanding of the issues, support local public service organizations, and encourage feedback to elected officials. The August meeting, Eastern Neck: Can It Survive Federal Budget Cuts, features Bill Burton and Bonnie Ford, leaders of Friends of Eastern Neck, who will talk about the Wildlife Refuge’s importance and how it is threatened by severe federal budget cuts.

UUCR financially supports this event and their small rack card is posted on our bulletin board.

For more information about this event, please click the following link:

https://sumnerhall.org/programs/legacy-day/

AUGUST

03 | Kevin Brien

07 | Debra Woodruff-Capper

18 | Joan Biehler

19 | Bob Fox

27 | Margo Long

29 | John Leek

30 | Liz Salett

We want to help celebrate your birthday!

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