THIS SUNDAY'S VIRTUAL SERVICE
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Sunday, June 14,
"When We Need Music"
As we close out the traditional church year (which has been anything but traditional), all are invited to join us for spiritual renewal at UUFE's annual Music Sunday service. This virtual service, led by UUFE's Music Director
Ellen Barry Grunden, will include musical contributions from many in our community.
To view this service (it will be uploaded by Sunday morning), click
here
to go to the UUCR's Youtube channel. You may also go to the church's webpage,
https://uuchesterriver.org/
, 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.
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Join Us for Coffee Hour on Sunday!
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Do you miss UU “Communion," i.e., “coffee hour,” after Sunday service? Why not take part in a session this coming Sunday?
Maybe not a full hour, but join us for a time to see and talk to one another. It's the next best thing to being there.
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JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Rob Warner, June 6
Linda Dutton, June 8
Lynn Geisert, June 9
Meghan Ferster, June 11
Jan Whitney, June 11
Jane Hardy, June 15
Dean Tully, June 29
We want to help celebrate your birthday! If we didn't include your June birthday, please contact Jan Whitney at
UUCR email
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UPCOMING VIRTUAL SERVICES
June 21, Rev. Sue Browning, "
Is Dismantling Racism Possible
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June 28, Nancy Holland, summer zoom discussion, "
The Gift of Having an Exit Plan"
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Bites—
nourishing spirit-filled families one bite
at a time
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Family Fun Activity
MAKE IT GAME NIGHT TOGETHER
Games rock! Try unplugged card games like SNAP, UNO, BLINK or GO FISH. Or play a classic game like Twister, Pictionary, Clue, Scrabble, Backgammon, Yahtzee, L-R-C, or Dominos. Or empire-building games like Monopoly, Settlers of Catan, or Risk. Teach older kids the intricacies of mahjong, bridge or pinochle. Or search out the newer collaborative games. Break out special treats and party napkins to make an evening of it!
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From Your
Social Concerns/Social Justice Committee
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Kent Attainable Housing has launched a new project in Kent County to help the working poor break the cycle of poverty. A dedicated group of volunteers has done a lot of planning and work to help some very worthy families qualify for loans that they can sustain to gain independence from a never-ending cycle of renting. These are the working poor; they are fighting for dignity and a new life for their children. Kent Attainable Housing has created a path to home ownership for qualified applicants with financial education for perspective owners, as well as pro-bono construction and financing services, providing more than 1000 hours of volunteer service with an estimated value of $30,000 since the organization began work in 2019.
They are seeking partners in the community to support the families as they move into their new lives. The Social Concerns Social Justice Committee had planned a presentation about this dynamic project to the congregation in early April; we hope to reschedule this in the fall.
In the meantime, we want to introduce our congregation to this particular Kent Attainable Housing effort, so that we can consider opportunities for partnership when the first family is ready to move into their new home. They will need help with furnishings and supplies, as well as skills and resources we might have to help them as they travel down this new road. So, we invite you to meet some of the prospective owners, just below. If you are interested in finding out more about this new organization now and how you can contribute time or resources, we strongly encourage you to visit their website at
https://kentattainablehousing.org/our-stories/ where you will find stories about the folks hoping for a new life through home ownership and ways you can help.
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Welcome, Catherine Brooks, Our Newest Member!
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Catherine and her husband Ted Ramsey (John Ramsey’s brother) have been living weekends at the Ramseys', and Catherine has attended UUCR services and other events in the recent past. They listen to the recorded services every Sunday afternoon with the whole Ramsey family. Ted will very soon be retiring and they will reside at “Ramsey-land” full-time outside of Chestertown. We look forward to getting to know Catherine!
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What Does Our Faith Ask of Us?
Annually Unitarian Universalists have a national gathering to inspire and challenge one another. This year's General Assembly ("GA") will be held from June 24 to June 28 as a fully virtual gathering. UUCR members may be interested in watching a recording of the GA Sunday worship service. For those interested in reflecting on this GA worship service we will hold an evening Zoom meeting on Monday, June 29 from 7 - 8 p.m.
Details to watch the recorded service and for the Zoom meeting will be sent out closer to the events.
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Opportunity to "Attend" UUA General Assembly 2020
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This year the annual UU General Assembly (GA) will be held as a virtual conference from June 24-28. The registration fee for the virtual conference is $150, which is notably less that the past fee for the in person conferences. The theme for GA 2020 is "Rooted, Inspired, & Ready"! If you are interested in learning more about GA, check out the
UUA website.
Anyone is welcome to attend. UUCR is open to paying for registration for up to two attendees. If you are interested in representing UUCR as one of its delegates or have questions about GA, please be in touch with Rev. Sue at
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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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