THIS SUNDAY'S VIRTUAL SERVICE
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Sunday, July 19,
Zoom Summer Discussion,
Led by Amy Warner: "Summer Reading"
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What have you been reading this summer? With the cancellation of so many other summer plans, I would imagine that folks are reading more than usual.
For the Sunday discussion on July 19, I'm asking participants to share a 2-3 minute introduction to the best book - fiction or nonfiction - that they've read this summer.
1) Give the title, author, and a short summary.
2) Tell why you like it and/or give a recommendation.
Hold up the book if you have a copy of it! I'll keep a list, which I'll then submit to the newsletter for inclusion.
I'm looking forward to hearing about what everybody's
been reading. There's no obligation to share about a book you've read. Just listening is fine. All are welcome!
Amy
Join us by clicking the Zoom link
here
on Sunday, July 19 at
10 am followed by coffee hour.
If you have a joy or sorrow for the July 19 service, please share it during the discussion or if you're not planning to attend, email the UUCR office at
UUCR email by Friday, July 17 at noon. Thanks for everyone’s flexibility.
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From Your Social Action/Social Justice Committee
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Ibram X. Kendi Discussion on "How to Be an Antiracist"
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Please click this
link for information regarding the Online Virtual Event with Ibram X. Kendi on Monday, July 20 at 7 pm with a discussion on "How to Be An Antiracist" presented by Prince George's County Memorial Library System.
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UUs to Support Voter Turnout in Upcoming Elections
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Greetings! Rev. Sue Browning and one of the members of the UU Fellowship of Easton has facilitated a presentation by Stephen Buckingham, the Chair of the UU Legislative Ministry of Maryland, where he will discuss opportunities for UU's to support voter turnout in the upcoming elections. While there may be overlap in groups -- and a few non UUs, I wanted to make sure that anyone interested in participating in this Zoom meeting has the details.
Here's the details of the meeting invitation from Stephen:
We will provide an overview of "UU Get Out the Vote" and how UUs and their congregations can get involved in making a difference in the 2020 elections.
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jul 21, 2020 7:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Thanks,
Stephen C. Buckingham
Lay Community Minister and Chair
Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of Maryland
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Petition to Support Dr. Andrea Kane and the Board of Education Addressing Racism in Queen Anne's County
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Please click this
link to sign a petition to support the ongoing efforts to address racism in Queen Anne's County by Dr. Andrea Kane and the Board of Education as discussed by Philip Dutton at last week's summer discussion coffee hour.
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Join Us for Coffee Hour on Sunday!
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Coffee Hour will follow the summer discussion on Zoom, which begins at 10:00 am. Click
here to join us for the discussion and coffee!
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JULY BIRTHDAYS
David Biehler, July 3
Gayle Folger, July 16
Annie Lavin, July 17
Nancy Hart, July 26
Waverly Ford, July 28
We want to help celebrate your birthday! If we didn't include your July birthday, please contact Jan Whitney at
UUCR email
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UPCOMING VIRTUAL SERVICES
July 26, Rev. Sue Browning, Virtual YouTube Service, "Always Learning, Always Challenged"
August 2, Greg Chute,
Summer Zoom Discussion.
"Reflections on the Pandemic"
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Bites—
nourishing spirit-filled families one bite at a time
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FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES
Visit a Local Pick-Your-Own Farm
We are fortunate to have local farms where you can go and pick your own fruits and vegetables. Make it a family outing, then everyone gets to prepare the bounty! (COVID info: some farms are requesting appointments to limit the number of people in their fields and orchards. Check before you go about procedures.)
Summer Peace Camp
When kids can't come to camp, we're bringing camp to them! Throughout the month of July, 13 children from UUCR are participating in our Summer Peace Camp. Families receive a kit of activities delivered to their home each week including
a mini lesson, family activities and games, individual crafts,
and reflection opportunities to help facilitate conversations about peace. Check out UUCR's Facebook page for updates of the fun!
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From Kent County Social Action Committee For Racial Justice
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This action alert is part of an ongoing effort to address racial justice in Kent County. If we can march and pray and sing and light candles, then we need to also take action to make those moments result in meaningful change.
What are we asking you to do? We need you to write the County Commissioners, the Chestertown Mayor and Council and the Rock Hall Mayor and Council. We need you to call into their meetings.
We need you to ask them what they plan to do about the policing reforms that they have been presented with. We need you to let them know that there is a huge gulf in the perception of the police departments and that of the community when it comes to trust and positive interactions.
The Social Action Committee For Racial Justice (SACRJ) policing reforms are all designed to build public confidence and ensure all communities are safe.
- The training component is the Crisis Intervention Training. Every county on the shore has officers that have taken this training but only one officer in Kent County has ever attended. This training is vital to understanding how to de-escalate situations of all kinds- domestic violence, mental health crises, etc.
- The community liaison and bike patrols reforms are all about building trusting relationships between the police and the community.
- The duty to intervene, reporting requirements, and the review board are about making sure the police are accountable to the community they serve and protect.
- The purpose of diverting funding from police to community-based programs is to commit to proven crime-reduction activities. The police respond to crime, they don't prevent it.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kent County Commissioners
To write the Commissioners please email them at:
To present during the public comment time at Commissioners Meetings:
- June 30, 2020 10:00 am Dial 1-872-239-8359 and enter Conference ID 816 294 674#
- July 7, 2020 6:00 pm
- July 21, 2020 10:00 am
- August 4, 2020 6:00 pm
Chestertown Mayor and Council
To write the Chestertown Mayor and Council please email them:
[email protected]. They are all copied on this email account.
Meetings:
- July 6, 2020 7:30 pm
- July 20, 2020 7:30 pm
- August 3, 2020 7:30 pm
- August 17, 2020 7:30 pm
Rock Hall Mayor and Council
To write the Mayor and Council email them:
Meetings:
- July 9, 2020 7 pm
- August 13, 2020 7 pm
Call (410) 639-7611 to ask for call in information for the public comment period.
Thank you for standing up for racial justice in Kent County!!
SACRJ
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Homebound Recyclers Stay Strong, Boost Revenues for Old Cardboard
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The suffering endured on the Eastern Shore due to the Covid-19 pandemic has included economic pain. But, as many businesses closed or made irksome changes, one enterprise gave signs of health – residential recycling.
From Betterton in the north down to Caroline County, Shore residents kept up their environmentally-helpful habits and gave a boost to private and governmental recycling programs.
The major uptick came in collections of cardboard, up by 50 percent in May versus the prior May, reported the Mid-Shore Regional Recycling Program, which operates 38 drop-off locations in Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, and Caroline counties.
Infinity Recycling Inc., which collects recycling in Chestertown and three other Shore towns, also enjoyed the increase. Ford Schumann, Director, said the higher volume reflected the large growth in consumers purchasing “everything” online and having it delivered in cardboard boxes.
Linda Weimer
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Check in Every First Wednesday for Support and Feedback on Our Individual Efforts to Make a Difference
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During my sermon on Sunday, June 21, I encouraged each congregant to make one specific commitment to support ending racism. As I explained, I will host a Zoom call on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 pm, where we will be able check in with one another on our progress. The call will be brief, and will focus on encouragement and learning.
Rev. Sue Browning
If you have questions, please be in touch with Rev. Sue at
email.
A Zoom link will be provided before the next call.
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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 Browning, and the Pastoral Care Associates: Kevin Brien, Gayle Folger, Nancy Holland, and
Vida Morley
or for more information, contact:
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Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River
914 Gateway Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620
Phone: (410) 778-3440
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