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2023 Oct 22 | Autumn #5

We livestream our in-person Sunday worship on Zoom.

Upcoming Worship

IN-PERSON WORSHIP & LIVESTREAM

Sun Oct 22, 10:00am “The Myths We Live By” ~ Rev. Patience Stoddard

“We tell ourselves stories that explain where we've been and where we're going, who we are and who we're becoming.” ~ Mike Bellah

Rev. Patience Stoddard is part of CUUC's 2023-2024 interim ministry team.

We all begin in the sanctuary for worship. Childcare is available starting at 9:45am.

Join our livestream at bit.ly/CUUC-Worship, or phone (audio only): 646-876-9923. Webinar: 761 321 991, Passcode: 468468

After worship, stay for coffee and conversation in the Fireside Area (parents/guardians please pick up children first). Those attending online may use our Virtual Coffee House Zoom space, bit.ly/CUUC-CoffeeHour, to connect with one another.

IN-PERSON WORSHIP IN SANCTUARY & LIVESTREAM

Sun Oct 29, 10:00am “Once Upon a Time” ~ Rev. Kimberley Debus

Rev. Kimberley is part of CUUC's 2023-2024 interim ministry team.

To join the Sunday Worship livestream: bit.ly/CUUC-Worship

or phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923. Webinar: 761 321 991, Passcode: 468468

After worship, Join us for social time in the Fireside Area. Parents/guardians please pick up children first.

Those live-streaming the service are welcome to log into a Virtual Coffee Hour on Zoom. bit.ly/CUUC-CoffeeHour or phone (audio only): 929-436-2866. Meeting ID: 336 956 2210, Passcode: 468468.

For additional CUUC program & login information, scroll to the bottom.

Revisit past services anytime at https://youtube.com/@CUUCWP and subscribe!

Messages from Ministry

From the Religious Educator

Sun Oct 22, 10:00am, We All Begin in the Sanctuary

This Sunday during worship, Tracy will invite young people forward for the story and has coordinated with our tech crew to make sure children's faces are not in view on camera. Please encourage them to come forward when invited.

After the story, we leave for RE.

K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-6th grade classes meet.

7th-12th graders meet with the Ministerial Support Committee to share their thoughts about a new minister, then plan the 10/29 Halloween party.

Sun Oct 29

Get your costumes ready! Next Sunday, we will have our annual Halloween parade, then the youth will set up the Halloween party for children to attend after their classes. 🎃 👻 👾

GrandPals Launch Party Nov 12, 11:20am

We have seven Pal matches and would love to make more! Please consider participating to build inter-generational connection. We will suggest monthly activities. You can also greet each other Sunday mornings, attend CUUC events together, and adults might attend their pal’s school and sports activities. Sign up at bit.ly/GrandPals23-24. Contact: Enid Press (enidblount@gmail.com)

The 2023-2024 RE Schedule of classes and activities is available online, as well as an overview of the year.

Congregation & Community News

Discussion Circle

Coffee Hour Discussion Circle, Sun Oct 22, after worship, Sanctuary

We invite you to join a discussion circle after the service, for an opportunity to talk, listen, explore, and connect through a deeper discussion of the sermon and other topics you might not share in a usual coffee hour conversation. Look for Jane Dixon (lilrhodie@gmail.com)

Newcomers Lunch

Lunch Gathering for Newcomers (+ Those Who Feel New), Sun Nov 5, 11:15am, Fireside Area

Are you new to CUUC? Do you FEEL new to CUUC? Did we miss you when we had a social gathering for Newcomers? If yes, please join us for lunch in the Fireside Area JUST FOR YOU AND OTHERS WHO FEEL NEW (no matter how long it's been!). Please RSVP so we can plan for food, and let us know if you will need childcare. Contact: Jane Dixon (lilrhodie@gmail.com, 914-370-0760)

The Ministerial Search Committee invites you to sign up for a "Cottage Meeting," a small-group discussion lasting about one hour, where you will answer three questions focusing on your needs and preferences for our next minister. Cottage Meetings will be taking place over the next few weeks, in person after Sunday service, or on a weeknight over Zoom. To sign up, visit https://bit.ly/CottageMeetingSignup, select a date, and follow the prompts. For help, or to sign up in person, contact Alex Sehdeva (alex.sehdeva@gmail.com), or anyone from the Committee.

Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification Class

Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification Class, Sat Nov 11, 9:30am-12:30pm, CUUC

The Safety Committee is sponsoring a "Heartsaver CPR/AED" certification class designed for lay responders, which will cover Adult CPR, Choking, and Adult AED, as well as the child and infant CPR/AED modules. The training will be led by Michael Wellington, EMS Training Coordinator & Post 77 Advisor, Port Chester - Rye - Rye Brook EMS. CUUC will cover the cost for each participant. If you would like to attend, please contact Creighton Cray (creighton.cray@gmail.com; 914-830-0987).

Coming Soon - CUUC Tees

Our custom t-shirts will display the Side with Love logo on the front, and CUUC on the back. Perfect for displaying our love and identity at any public witness, volunteer activity, and congregational event. We'll be making these tees available to order soon - stay tuned! Contact: Mary Cavallero (marycava4@gmail.com)

From Refugee Resettlement

Webinar "Afghanistan: What's Next for Women and Girls," Wed Oct 25, 5:00pm, followed by a separate online Q&A with Taiba Jafari

The Refugee Resettlement team invites all to register and login to view this important webinar discussing the hopes, lives, and fates of Afghan women and girls under Taliban rule. Immediately after, log in to a separate Zoom for our special Q&A with the recently resettled Taiba Jafari. Before fleeing Afghanistan, Taiba worked in the Afghan Ministry of Public Health as Gender Director. Click here to register for the webinar panel discussion in advance. After the webinar concludes, log in to our Zoom for the Q&A with Taiba: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8761825715, Meeting ID: 876 182 5715. Contact: Robin Rocchi (robinandal@verizon.net)

Orchestra Concert at CUUC

New Westchester Symphony Orchestra, "Love & Passion," Sat Oct 28, 3:00pm, CUUC Sanctuary

NewWSO kicks off the new season with not one but two wedding marches, as well as rarely-performed Romantic gems by the French master Camille Saint-Saëns, and the Black English phenomenon, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Music representing Germany, France, England, Scotland, Algeria, and beyond! All performances are free to the public; goodwill donations are tax-deductible and always welcome.

Halloween Game Night

All-Ages Spooky Halloween Game Night, Sat Oct 28, 5:00pm, Fellowship Hall

Come in costume if you dare! Bring a treat to share! Grab your favorite game, or join someone else's. Early games at 5pm; pizza at 6pm (or bring your own meal), then more games at 7pm. Suggested donation $5/pp or $10/family. Sign up at bit.ly/CUUC-Game-Night. Contact: Audra Russell (audrar631@gmail.com)

Be a Grand-Pal

GrandPals Launch Party, Sun Nov 12, 11:20am, Fellowship Hall

Auction 2023

Bid and Bump

Mission Critical Request! At this time we are especially seeking LIVE AUCTION DONATIONS and FIXED PRICE EVENTS. Please contact Patricia Goettel (patriciaboutique@aol.com) with your ideas.

If you'd like to get involved, click here for our Auction Sign-up Sheet
Want to donate? Click here for an Auction Donation Form
For general information, click here for the 2023 Auction Flyer
Our next team meeting is Sun Oct 29, 11:15am, Room 41 & Zoom 6161. All are welcome!

THANK YOU!

Helping Out HOPE

Meals for HOPE, Mondays, 10:00am-2:00pm, CUUC Kitchen

Would you like to help the Meals for HOPE cooking team feed our neighbors in need? Add your name to our HOPE Sign-Up spreadsheet. You can also check the paper copy posted to the kitchen whiteboard.

Letter Writing Campaign

Letter Writing Campaign, now through Mon Oct 31

The CUUC Reproductive Justice and Democracy Matters Teams are together sponsoring a letter writing campaign to support Vote Forward’s mission to increase voter turnout of historically underrepresented communities. We have letters available for the important Ohio Ballot Initiative in November and the General Election. You write letters in your own home, on your own time. Just address the envelopes, write 2-3 sentences in the letter, and mail the letters no later than Halloween. Contact Audra Russell (audrar631@gmail.com).

New Exterior Door Keys

As part of our Safety Committee's goal to protect the building and congregation, all exterior entrance doors have been re-keyed. A limited number of copies will be held by leadership and staff. Everyone else is asked to use the key stored in the wall-mounted lockbox to the right of the main entrance. Click here for video instructions on how to use the lockbox. Please contact the office if you need the code.

Coffee Hour Hosts

Our congregational connections thrive when we all do our part to care for them. One simple act of service to enhance our community is to volunteer as a coffee hour host. We need at least 2 volunteers on a Sunday (3 is even better), so the hosts share the tasks. Can you help? To see available dates and sign up, visit our Online Coffee Hour Sign-up: bit.ly/CUUC_CoffeeHour. Contact Terri Kung (madterri@gmail.com), Chris Kortlandt (kortlandtbunch@gmail.com)

Caring & Sharing

If we can help you or someone you know in our congregation, reach out to this month's primary caregiver, Liz Laite (914-922-1300, em.laite@verizon.net), or her backup Catherine Kortlandt (914-834-7112, catherinekortlandt@gmail.com). You may also contact the CUUC office (admin@cucwp.org, 914-946-1660 x2).

Online Offering

To make your offering or donate to our Share the Plate online, use our PayPal button here. Or go to our website, cuucwp.org, and click "Donate." Or click on the chalice picture at right.

For links to our Zoom online meetings, see below.

Links are also in our online Event Calendar (click on event) at 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@cucwp.org.

Fri Oct 20 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (CUUC & Zoom 6161); 10:30am Rental: OA (Fireside or Room 11); 3:00pm “A Tempo with Adam” (facebook.com/adamkentmusic, A-Tempo-With-Adam Zoom); 7:00pm Journey Group: Sehdeva/Cox (Fellowship Hall & Zoom 7899); 7:00pm Story Time with Barbara (Zoom 3131)

Sat Oct 21 - 9:00am Rental: Evrika Learning Center (Room 23); 10:00am Rental: Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 2:00pm Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse: Setup (Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Room 14); 6:30pm Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse: John McCutcheon (Sanctuary)

Sun Oct 22 - 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & bit.ly/CUUC-Worship); 10:15am K-6 Grades RE Classes (Rooms 41, 43, 33); 10:15am 7th-9th Grade RE Class meets with Ministerial Search (Room 11); 11:15am Social Hour (Fireside Area); 11:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:30am Caring & Sharing Lunch & Minister Search Meeting (Fellowship Hall); 11:30am Ushers/Minister Search Meeting (Room 13)

Mon Oct 23 - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (Fellowship Hall & Zoom 6161); 10:00am Meals for HOPE (Kitchen); 7:00pm Rental: Poperatic Entertainment (Fellowship Hall or Sanctuary)

Tue Oct 24 - 10:00am Sandwiches for HOPE (Kitchen); 7:00pm Committee on Ministry/Minister Search (Zoom 7899); 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

Wed Oct 25 - 3:00pm Virtual Tea for Retirees (Zoom 2210); 5:00pm Webinar: "Afghanistan: What's Next for Women and Girls" (register for Zoom login), followed by Q&A with Taiba Jafari (Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8761825715, Meeting ID: 876 182 5715); 6:30pm Worship Associate Team Planning (Zoom 3131); 7:00pm Tech Team/Minister Search (Zoom 2210); 7:30pm RE PlaceKeeping Meeting (Zoom 7899)

Thu Oct 26 - 11:30am Science & Spirituality Group (Fellowship Hall & Zoom 7899); 7:00pm Nominating Comm/Minister Search (Zoom 7899); 7:00pm Rental: Poperatic Entertainment (Fellowship Hall or Sanctuary)

Fri Oct 27 - Religious Educator, Tracy B, away - 9:00am Past Prime Time Dance Party (CUUC & Zoom 6161); 10:30am Rental: OA (Fireside or Room 11); 3:00pm “A Tempo with Adam” (facebook.com/adamkentmusic, A-Tempo-With-Adam Zoom); 7:00pm Journey Group: Sehdeva/Cox (Fellowship Hall & Zoom 7899); 7:00pm Story Time with Barbara (Zoom 3131)

Sat Oct 28 - Religious Educator, Tracy B, away - 9:00am Rental: Evrika Learning Center (Room 23); 10:00am Rental: Zen Practice (Room 43 & Zoom 7899); 1:00pm Rental: New Westchester Symphony Orchestra - Set-up (Sanctuary); 3:00pm Rental: NewWSO - Concert (Sanctuary); 4:30pm Rental: NewWSO - Reception (Sanctuary); 5:00pm Halloween Game Night (Fellowship Hall)

Sun Oct 29 - Religious Educator, Tracy B, away - 8:45am Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary); 9:00am Pastoral Associates (Room 13 & Zoom 2210); 9:45am Childcare (Room 32); 10:00am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & bit.ly/CUUC-Worship); 10:15am K-6 Grades RE Classes (Rooms 41, 43, 33); 7-12 Grades Set Up Halloween Party (Rooms 11, 14); 11:15am Social Hour (Fireside Area); 11:15am Virtual Coffee Hour (Zoom 2210); 11:15 RE Halloween Party (Red Hallway); 11:15am Auction Committee (Room 41, Zoom 6161); 11:45am Journey Group: Leahy/Good (Room 43); 1:00pm Rental: Greater NY Mensa Testing (Room 41)

ONLINE ZOOM MEETING LOGIN INFO

Zoom Webinar 1991 / Worship Zoom - Login: https://bit.ly/CUUC-Webinar-1991

or https://bit.ly/CUUC-Worship

or https://bit.ly/Music-at-CUUC

or phone (audio only): 646-876-9923

Webinar: 761 321 991, Passcode: 468468

Zoom 2210 / Coffee Hour Zoom - Login: https://bit.ly/CUUC-Zoom-2210

or https://bit.ly/CUUC-CoffeeHour

or phone (audio only): 929-436-2866

Meeting: 336 956 2210, Passcode: 468468

Zoom 7899 - Login: https://bit.ly/CUUC-Zoom-7899

or phone (audio only): 646-876-9923