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ZOOM CHECK-IN APRIL 23 at 2 pm
Please Come to UUCR's First Thursday Zoom Check-In - April 23 at 2 pm
This Thursday, April 23, at 2 p.m. we are going to try something new! Anyone from UUCR who is interested is invited to a Zoom 'call' for an informal check in. This will be a chance to 'see' one another and to connect with Rev. Sue and David Biehler. If you are new to Zoom, no worries. One of the goals of this Zoom call is to help those new to Zoom figure it out.
Access instructions: To join this Zoom call from your computer/laptop/tablet or smart phone you will:
--If asked to save a file, say yes, then click on the file you just saved.
--If prompted, choose the option to 'join with computer audio.'
You can also use your regular phone and dial in. If you need details on how to do this please leave a message on the office phone (#) and we'll get back to you.
Once into the meeting, Sue and David will guide us through an informal conversation. Please email the office
UUCR email with any questions. We look forward to 'seeing' you Thursday.
(Not a good time for you? Stay tuned, there will be other dates and times for check in meetings identified soon.)
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OUR VIRTUAL SUNDAY SERVICE
April 26, A Restlessness in Our Souls
How are you doing as physical distancing continues? Might restlessness, defined as the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom, capture at least a part of your reality? Join us for a virtual service with Rev. Sue Browning where we reflect upon what comes in and out of focus for each of us during times of stress.
To view this service (it will be uploaded by Sunday morning), click
here
to go to the UUCR's Youtube channel. You may also to to the church's webpage,
uuofchesterriver
, and find the service by clicking on the tab at the bottom of the "Keeping In Touch" column on the left side of the page.
If you would like to have a Joy or Sorrow included in the service, please submit it in writing to Rev. Sue
email
by 12 p.m. Friday and she will read them each as a part of the service.
We will also have written versions of the service available that we can email to you or mail to you by US postal service.
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
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Due to the distancing requirements currently in effect, this year's annual meeting will follow a virtual format. We plan on electronically distributing the proposed annual budget, a slate of officers, and reports from officers and committee chairs for members to review and comment. This will be completed in the month of May in accordance with the UUCR Bylaws.
We will be distributing a .pdf copy of the budget and a link to a video by Jim Lavin of the Finance Committee, describing, in detail, the Revenues and Expenses. Members will have the opportunity to submit written questions or comments. After this review, members will be able to vote on acceptance.
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BIRTHDAYS
Tom Tontarski, Tues, April 7
John Ramsey, Thurs, April 9
Amy Warner, Mon, April 13
Jim Lavin, Fri, Apr 17
Elisabeth Tully, Wed, April 22
Kim Agee, Thurs, Apr 30
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UPCOMING VIRTUAL SERVICES
May 3 - Opening and Closing of Doors - Rev. Sue Browning
May 10 - Equity and Compassion: Perspectives During a Pandemic - Rev. Sue Browning
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Bites—
nourishing spirit-filled families one bite at a time
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Family Random Act of Kindness:
Watch for pet food sales and donate the food to the local animal shelter.
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REPORT ON SACRJ'S FEED THE CHILDREN AND ELDERLY INITIATIVE
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More than 150 volunteers from every corner of Kent County have delivered thousands of meals to children and seniors. Click
here to see the full Press Release. UUCR has contributed $725 to this effort since it's inception.
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FIGHTING THE PANDEMIC: SCENES FROM THE HOME FRONT
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Linda Weimer models a "tee-shirt mask"
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New dining room table landscape
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Diane Shields' grandchildren having fun in the unlocked dog crate
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MISSING YOUR DEAR FACES
From your editor: One of the things about UUCR that I am missing the most is seeing you all on Sunday morning! How about sending me photos of yourself and/or your dear ones as you work and play at home, or just any photos you'd like to share on the Broadsheet? Please send to
Jane Hardy
and to the
office
. Let's not forget what we look like!
Thank you, Sydney Brookes, for sending this picture from your yard.
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Dear UUCR Members and Friends
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I hope you like the new format for our “Broadsheet” — and its new name, “UUCR Reflections.” Please let us know your thoughts about the new look, and how we can make the newsletter easy (easier) to read and use. We are experimenting with typefaces, backgrounds, etc. Let us know what you like!
A thousand thank you's are due to Jan Whitney, our office administrator, who has more or less taken over “Reflections” since the beginning of the pandemic, during which, for some reason, my home internet connection has become unreliable.
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Pastoral Care & Connection
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We are here for you! We will focus on staying directly connected with our members and friends, especially those who may need assistance or support. The caring teams from our congregation is staying in touch, but if you need to reach out, please be in touch with any of the contacts below to stay connected (and see additional contacts below for RE families):
Please know your congregation is here. We can help you find connections. Please don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what is helpful for you in this time.
Rev. Sue, and the Pastoral Care Associates: Kevin Brien, Gayle Folger, Nancy Holland,
Vida Morley
or for more information, contact:
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Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River
914 Gateway Drive, Chestertown, MD 21661
Phone: (410) 778-3440
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