IN-PERSON WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY & LIVESTREAM

BRING A DISH TO SHARE!

Community Potluck Brunch, Sun Sep 20, After Service, Fellowship Hall

Bring your favorite dish to share at our potluck brunch to welcome in the new congregation year. Hot, cold, homemade, or store-bought - all dishes are welcome. Please use a container that you will take home after or that we can toss/recycle. And add a label with dietary info (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten free, egg-free, soy-free, tree-nut free). Volunteers needed to help set up or clean up. Sign up at: bit.ly/CUUC-Brunch-SignUp. Contact: Terri Kung


Religious Exploration Families, please make yourselves a plate of food and then join the RE Orientation in the Fireside Area. Extended childcare provided.

From Our Minister ~ Rev. Danielle Lindstrom

From Our Minister of Faith Formation ~ Rev. Tracy Breneman

K-9th Grade Classes & Youth Group Begin!

We begin in the sanctuary, then leave after the story. All classes will have an introduction to their curriculum and do activities that help them get to know each other in preparation for creating covenants. Classroom assignments are posted at CUUC.

• K-1st grade Our Whole Lives class meets with Kate Colson, Bryan Cherry, and Betsy Walkup.
• 2nd-4th grade Soul Matters class meets with Norm Handelman, Laura Sehdeva, and Irene Cox. 
• 5th-6th grade Soul Matters class meets with Denice Tomlinson, Gary Press, and April Castoldi. 
• 7th-9th grade Coming of Age class meets with Matthew Darnall, Gail Johnston, Alex Sehdeva, and Amy Nathan. 
• High School Youth Group meets with Cyndi and Daniel Tillman, and Rev. Tracy to hear about our exciting youth collaboration with Croton and Mt Kisco UUs, which includes learning about immigration issues and connecting with local immigrant organizations in preparation for a border trip next year, as well as social time together.

Family Meeting this Sunday

11:30am, Fireside Area

Please make a plate at the potluck and bring it to the Fireside Area for a family meeting. You will hear about the year ahead, learn about opportunities to get invovled at CUUC, meet other parents and caregivers, and complete registration. Childcare will be extended. You can make a plate for your child(ren) and take it to the childcare room. Young people are also welcome to join us!

Adult Classes

• 'Creating Theology Together,' October 24, 9:00am-2:00pm, led by Revs. Danielle and Tracy - Read more and RSVP here
• 'Adult "Coming of Age": Exploring Your Evolving Beliefs,' 6 sessions led by Rev. Danielle (dates coming soon)
• 'Exploring Mortality: Facing Death With Life,' 6 sessions led by Rev. Tracy - Let us know your interest and help choose session topics, time, and location by responding to this form
• 'Parents and Caregivers as Sexuality Educators,' Fridays 6:00-9:00pm, March 5 & 12, April 2, 9, 16, led by Rev. Tracy

Theme Resources for Families

We are using Soul Matters Sharing Circle materials in Religious Exploration classes, Journey Groups, and worship. Each month we will share resources for families so you can explore the theme together at home. There are stories, movie suggestions, activities, conversation prompts, and more. Click here for the September Beginnings materials or pick up a copy on the RE Welcome table.

Read more about this year’s offerings for all ages on our CUUC website.

From Our Director of Music ~ Adam Kent

About This Sunday’s Music

Abraham Mendelssohn, the father of Felix, once quipped, “I spent the first third of my life as my father’s son and the second third as my son’s father; I’d like to spend the last third as myself.” By this, he alluded to his father, Moses Mendelssohn’s, status as a preeminent Jewish philosopher of the German Jewish reform movement, and his son (and daughter’s) statuses as musical prodigies. Although Abraham converted the family to Lutheranism, Felix would remain mindful of his Jewish roots, and the Nazis saw fit to ban his music in spite of the conversion. On the eve of Yom Kippur, it seemed fitting to include some of his charming “Songs without Words” for piano in this Sunday's Gathering Music.

Cellist extraordinaire Gloria Kim joins us for Jewish-themed works by Ernst Bloch as well as Max Bruch’s timeless setting of the Kol Nidre, the most sacred prayer in the Jewish liturgy.

From Your Interim Administrator

Administrator is away Fri Sep 18 - Mon Sep 28

The office voicemail will be monitored during this time. You may also reach out directly to Rev. Danielle at minister@cuucwp.org.

Once I return, you may email me at admin@cuucwp.org (with two "u"s), not my old admin@cucwp.org (one "u"); please check your contact info and update if you need to. I will be using this email going forward.

I am with you part time, and will be in the office on Mon, Wed, and Fri. My responsibilities will focus on • the newsletter • the order of service • the website • the calendar • and answering voicemail and email messages. Thanks! - Pam Parker

We do not include personal contact information in our newsletter. If you need help reaching someone, please contact the office at admin@cuucwp.org or 914-946-1660 x2.

Accessibility Ahead! We are well into the work for our Building Accessibility and Safety Project! During this time of transition, some CUUC events may need to move or be rescheduled. Please check ahead with your contact person.

All Ages Game Night



CUUC Community Game Night, One Saturday a Month, 5:30pm, Fellowship Hall, Next Gathering Sat Sep 19

We welcome children, family, and friends to bring their favorite games and join the fun! We know that planning family time is challenging, so we are sharing the full schedule of Community Game Nights for 2026-27 now: Sep 19 | Oct 17 | Nov 21 | Dec 19 | Jan 23 | Feb 27 | Mar 20 | Apr 17 | May 15 | Jun 5. We can provide pizza but only if you sign up. New this year - No donation needed! Use the QR code or go to https://bit.ly/2026-27_CommunityGameNight_SignUp. Contact: Audra Russell.

Sign Up to be a Shuttle Driver! 

CUUC Shuttle Service, Sun mornings 9:30-9:55am, lower to upper parking lot

Our Safety Team knows that climbing the outdoor stairs up to CUUC's upper lot is a challenge for many folks, so last spring we "test drove" a car shuttle service from the lower to the upper parking lot on Sunday mornings. We are offering the shuttle again on a TRIAL BASIS through December IF we get enough interest from BOTH drivers AND riders. To volunteer to give others a lift, sign up at https://bit.ly/CUUC-Shuttle-Sign-Up. Contact Tricia Litcofsky (safety@cuucwp.org). 

Life of the Congregation Fair

Life of the Congregation Fair, Sun Sep 27, After Service, Fellowship Hall

Come to our annual Life of the Congregation fair, meet the many teams and committees at CUUC, and find which one's work speaks to your heart. Bring your ideas, energy, and talent, and discover how you can support CUUC and contribute to our mission. Contact: Terri Kung

Finding Your Path at CUUC! Sun Oct 4, 11:30am - 1:00pm, Fellowship Hall

Newer to CUUC? Join Rev. Danielle and members of our community for a deeper introduction to Unitarian Universalism, CUUC, and the many ways you can get connected. Lunch will be provided. Childcare available by request. Please RSVP by Mon Sep 28 to minister@cuucwp.org

Movie Night

Movie Night Party, Sat Oct 20, 5:00pm, Fellowship Hall

Get cozy in Fellowship Hall and watch a Monsters Inc together, with pizza and popcorn. All ages welcome. Feel free to wear your PJs. Bring a friend! Contact: Terri Kung 

SAVE THE DATE - Visioning Statement

Special Sunday Service, “Claimed not Convinced” with the Commitee on Ministry, Sun Oct 18, 10:00am

Help Shape Our Congregation’s Vision Statement! The CUUC Worship and Committee on Ministry teams are collaborating on a special service exploring our congregation's vision for the future. We will invite the whole congregation to reflect, imagine, and share what matters most to us as we look ahead together. More details to come — please save the date! Contact: Alex Sehdeva

Join the CUUC Tech Team, and help us share our worship and message with the virtual world. Learn about video and audio mixing, AV technology, and Zoom management. We'll show you how! Contact: Anthony Russell

Donate Ye Goods!

2026 Goods & Services Auction, "A Renaissance Revelry," Sat Nov 14, 5:30pm, Sanctuary, Tickets $60

Now accepting donations! Stop by the Auction table in the lobby to let us know what you can donate! Here's our Auction Donation Form to get you started. Want to offer a gift certificate from your favorite local business? Here is a 2026 Auction Solicitation letter you can download and print. Questions? Ideas? Contact Dave Morkal, Patricia Goettel

Groups are Filling Up!

Can you be a Journey Group facilitator? We would love a few more, especially in-person and Sunday-after-service groups. You choose the time and date. Facilitators meet the first Thursday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm for our own facilitators Journey Group. Please reach out to Rev. Danielle at minister@cuucwp.org if you are interested!

CUUC Journey Groups are monthly gatherings of 4–10 participants that meet from Sep through Jun. Each group explores a monthly theme through deep listening, meaningful sharing, and reflection. Participants receive a Journey Group packet with selected quotes, poems, and articles related to that month’s theme. Facilitators guide the conversations and hold space for sharing. If you signed up last year, you may rejoin the same group or try a new meeting. Some groups meet in person, some meet online (on Zoom), and some are hybrid: in person and online.

2026-2027 Journey Groups

• 2nd Mon, 7:00pm, ONLINE, Irene Cox
• 2nd Wed, 4:00pm, ONLINE, Joe Majsak
• 2nd Thu, 7:30pm, CUUC & ONLINE, Charlie McNally
• 3rd Wed, 1:30pm, Briarcliff/Irvington, IN PERSON, Kathy Williams, Tricia Litcofsky
• 3rd Wed, 7:30pm, ONLINE, Tracy Breneman
• 3rd Thu, 11:30am, CUUC, IN PERSON, Patricia Goettel, Cynthia Roberts FILLED
• 3rd Fri, 7:00pm, CUUC, IN PERSON, Alex Sehdeva
• 3rd Sun, 11:30am, CUUC, IN PERSON, Joann Prinzivalli
• 3rd Sun, 11:30am, CUUC, IN PERSON, Laura Sehdeva FILLED

Paper copies of the packet are available upon request in the CUUC lobby. If you would like a copy mailed to you, please contact Pam Parker at our office (admin@cuucwp.org, 914-946-1660 x2).

Sign up at https://cuucwp.org/events-programs/journey-groups

Sing for Health and Joy - Join the CUUC Choir!

We welcome all voices to join us! Singing in our ensemble promotes a feeling of unity and teamwork and inspires spirituality and a sense of purpose. You do not need to be able to read music, just be able to match pitch. Rehearsals are Tuesday nights from 7:30 to 9:15pm and we perform 2 Sundays each month. We work hard but we laugh and have fun doing it! Observers and sit-ins are welcome. So come and see what we are all about! For more information, contact Choir Director Lisa Meyer at choir@cuucwp.org or connect with a choir member at coffee hour.

Shake a Leg

Prime Time Dance Exercise Group, Mondays & Fridays, 9:00am, CUUC & Zoom 6161, Next session Fri Sep 18 & Mon Sep 21

Have fun getting fit! Join us Mon and Fri mornings - in person or online - for an hour of movement, music, and community. Contact: Terri Kung

Zoom Security Reminders

Because we publish Zoom links in the public CUUC calendar, it's always possible a bad actor can get the information online and try to join your meeting uninvited.Here's how to protect your meeting:

Claim Host:

1. Join the meeting, preferably early.
2. Click on Participants icon at bottom.
3. Click Claim Host at the bottom of the participants list.
4. Enter the host key: [contact the office for the key code]
5. Click Claim Host.

Select Security Options:

Once the host key is verified, you can click on the shield icon at the bottom of your screen to select security options like:

• removing or muting participants;
• "locking" the meeting after everyone has logged in;
• enabling a waiting room; and
• making the host the only person who can share images from your screen.

You can find details here: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0061231

Program: Spiritual Direction through Art

Archaeology of the Spirit: Arts-Based Spiritual Direction Group with Rev. ReBecca, 8-week program at CUUC, Time to be decided by group, Space is limited to 5

Join Rev. Sala for an 8-week program to explore your inner life through art, using whatever medium calls you into connection with the sacred — paint, clay, the written word, textile arts, or otherwise. This is not an art class or art therapy. There is no critique, no instruction, and no requirement that anything be finished. It is a practice of deep listening: to the sacred, to one another, and to what is stirring beneath the surface of your life. Sessions are 90 minutes, at a time that works for the group. Space is limited to 5. If you're interested, please reach out to Rev. Danielle, minister@cuucwp.org. Rev. Sala is part of the Meadville Lombard Spiritual Direction Certification Program and is beginning her practicum year. 

Help us be a welcoming congregation!

Volunteer to host Coffee Hour after worship, and help spread our ministry of welcome. Sign up now to get your preferred date! Contact Chris Jacobs or Chris Kortlandt

or go to bit.ly/CUUC_CoffeeHour.

Feeding Our Neighbors

Meals for HOPE food prep: Mondays, 9:00am-1:00pm, CUUC Kitchen, Next Date Mon Sep 21

The Meals for HOPE cooking team puts our congregation's love into action by preparing meal trays, which we deliver to feed our neighbors at HOPE Community Services, Open Arms men's shelter, Hope's Door, and more. Helping hands are always appreciated:bit.ly/HOPE-Cooking-Signup

Organizing to Respond: Ways to Get Involved

Stay Informed! Visit our CUUC Organizing to Respond page for information about opportunities to make a difference in your community. Contact: Rev. Danielle, Rev. Tracy

Caring & Sharing 


If we can help you or someone you know in our congregation, please reach out to this month's primary caregiver, Patricia Litcofsky, or her backup, Liz Laite. You may also contact the congregation office at admin@cuucwp.org, 914-946-1660 x2.

September Share the Plate: Neighbors for Refugees

This month we donate half our non-pledge collection to the Neighbors for Refugees (NFR) (www.neighborsforrefugees.org).The Interfaith Council for New Americans in Westchester (ICNAW) joined forces this year with the NFR to consolidate efforts to help immigrants who newly arrived in Westchester. NFR’s primary focus is helping families settle into their new lives the first year in the area. NFR programs also include modest “Road to Independence” Grants, a Business Incubator Program, Advocacy and Education, and Mamaroneck High School’s Students for Refugees.Make checks to CUUC with the memo “Share the Plate - Refugee” and add to the plate or mail to the office. Or click here to pay online, and select “Share the Plate.” You may also select “Other” and type “Refugee” in the note if you'd like your full donation to benefit the organization.

Safety First: We Keep Our Entrance Doors Locked

How to enter the building during the week:
(The front doors MUST remain locked during school hours.)

1. Use the code to OPEN THE LOCKBOX and retrieve the key.
2. Use the key to unlock the entrance door. Kick down the doorstop and prop the door open.
3. RETURN THE KEY to the lockbox and close - do not keep the key with you!
4. SPIN THE DIALS so the code is not displayed.
5. Enter the building and kick up the doorstop to let the door close behind you. THE DOOR WILL LOCK AUTOMATICALLY.
6. If you are part of a group meeting, ask one member to remain in the lobby to open the door for others as they arrive.

Invitation to Membership

If you've been attending for a while and value what our community stands for and want to commit to supporting it and having a say in its future, you may be ready to become a Member of CUUC! To find out more, contact our office, admin@cuucwp.org.

Weekly Calendar and Logins

Visit cuucwp.org/events-programs/calendar on our website and click on an event for login information. To reserve a Zoom online meeting room, contact admin@cuucwp.org.

Thu Sep 17 - All Day: TV Production Rental (Parking Lot, Fellowship Hall, Sanctuary); 6:30pm 2nd-4th Teaching Team Meeting (https://bit.ly/CUUC-RE); 6:50pm Courtesy Rental: Poperatic Entertainment (Room 21); 8:00pm Religious Exploration Team Meeting (bit.ly/CUUC-RE)

Fri Sep 18 -9:00am Prime Time Dance Exercise Group (At CUUC & Online : bit.ly/CUUC-Zoom-7899); 7:00pm Journey Group: 3rd Fri (A. Sehdeva)(Fellowship Hall & Online: bit.ly/CUUC-Zoom-7899); Administrator away

Sat Sep 19 - 9:00am Social Justice Teams Core Members Meeting (Fellowship Hall); 10:00am Rental: Pamsula Zen of Westchester (Room 43 & Zoom); 11:30am Get Out the Vote Postcarding (Fellowship Hall); 5:30pm Community Game Night (Fellowship Hall)

Sun Sep 20 - 9:15am K-12 Religious Exploration Program Begins! (Rooms 11, 13, 14, 21, 23, 41); 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & Livestream: bit.ly/CUUC-Worship); 11:15am CUUC Brunch Potluck (Fellowship Hall); 11:15am Religious Exploration Program Family Lunch & RE Overview/Registration (Fireside Area); 11:30am Journey Group: 3rd Sun (J. Prinzivalli)(Room 43); 11:30am Journey Group: 3rd Sun (L. Sehdeva)(Room 21)

Mon Sep 21 - 9am Meals for HOPE (Kitchen); 9am Prime Time Dance Exercise Group (CUUC & Online: bit.ly/CUUC-Zoom-7899); 5pm Rental: Westchester Community for Humanistic Judaism (Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall); Administrator away

Tue Sep 22 - 10am Sandwiches for HOPE (Kitchen); 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary); Administrator away

Wed Sep 23 - 1pm Staff Meeting (In Person & Online: bit.ly/CUUC-Zoom-7899); 6:30pm Worship Associate Team Planning (Online: bit.ly/CUUC-Zoom-3131); 7pm Courtesy Rental: ACOA Meeting (Room 11); 7:30pm SPARC Meeting (Zoom 3131); Administrator away

Thu Sep 24 - 11:30am Science & Spirituality Group (Fireside Area & Online: bit.ly/CUUC-Zoom-7899); 6:50pm Courtesy Rental: Poperatic Entertainment (Sanctuary or Fellowship Hall); Administrator away

Fri Sep 25 - 9am Prime Time Dance Exercise Group (CUUC & Online: bit.ly/CUUC-Zoom-7899);

11:30am Private Group (bit.ly/CUUC-Zoom-7899); 7pm Rental: White Plains/Greenburgh NAACP

(Fellowship Hall, Kitchen); Administrator away

Sat Sep 26 - 10am Rental: Pamsula Zen of Westchester (Room 43 & Zoom)

Sun Sep 27 - 8:45am Choir Warm-Up (Sanctuary); 9:00 Auction Committee (5oom 43); 9:00am K-12 Religious Exploration: Classes Meet; (Rooms 11, 13, 14, 21, 23, 41); 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & Livestream: bit.ly/CUUC-Worship); 11:15am Life of the Congregation & Social Justice Fair (Fellowship Hall); 11:30am Meals for HOPE (Kitchen)