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Single Point of Entry
Starting this Sunday
Before the pandemic began, we switched to a single point of entry to encourage more interaction with our young people and for safety. When we started meeting in the building during the pandemic, we went back to using the RE lobby doors for social distancing. This Sunday, we are going back to having a single point of entry, through the main doors by the sanctuary. The RE lobby doors will remain locked. Name tags for children and youth will be on the table in the main lobby.
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Revised RE Schedule
The rain last Sunday prevented us from making and installing leaf packs for the annual water study. As a result, we adjusted our schedule through June. Click here for the updated schedule.
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Tracy is Away May 1-7
I will be on study leave May 1-5 in California, then visiting my son at school May 6-7. During study leave, I will have classes about prophetic voice in ministry; religious wounding, moral injury, and social justice; social location; grief; spiritual psychology; spiritual care with people affected by systemic oppression; Bibliodrama; Taizé; guided imagery; and authentic movement and witness. I look forward to sharing this learning with you. During this time, I will be slow to answer email. Please copy Karen Dreher (KMDreher55@gmail.com) and Christine Haran (christineharan@yahoo.com) on emails.
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Tag Sale 2023
Sat Apr 29, 9:30am-3:00pm at CUUC
Join us this Saturday for our community tag sale! We are also collecting donations of small furniture and appliances (small enough to fit in a sedan) for Furniture Sharehouse. Contact Nora Freeman (norafreeman777@gmail.com) or Alex Sehdeva (alex.sehdeva@gmail.com).
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Childcare
Sundays, 9:45am-11:45am, Room 32, Yellow Hallway
Diane, Hans, and Willow welcome young children in childcare. We offer a safe, loving environment where our youngest build community and play outside when weather permits.
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Religious Exploration
1st-12th Grade
PlaceKeeping Activity
10:00am Meet in Fellowship Hall
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The rain last Sunday brought us inside, so this Sunday Cynthia R will lead our annual leaf pack experiment to determine which aquatic organisms live in our stream. We will make and place leaf packs in the stream, then collect them May 21st and analyze what organisms have taken up a home in the leaf packs. This will give us information about the stream as a habitat and the health of the water that flows on our grounds. Please dress for the weather as the activity will be outside and bring a mask with you. Since we will be in our woods, be sure to do a thorough tick check after RE on Sunday. We will collect and analyze the leaf packs Sunday, May 21st. (If we are rained out again, Tracy will lead Chapel in room 43 in the green hallway.)
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Worship
“The Transformative Power of Unitarian Universalism” ~ Rev. Meredith Garmon
We don't come to a congregation to stay the same. Though we cannot know all that the change will entail, we nevertheless come to be changed, somehow. And Unitarian Universalism delivers -- for those who let it.
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Our special musical guest this Sunday is Jazz legend Valerie Capers, along with her collaborator, bassist John Robinson. Arrive early to service and enjoy all of Dr. Capers' musical offerings!
Visit our website for the Sunday order of service. We continue to wear masks for Sunday morning worship and RE in the building. Revisit past services anytime at youtube.com/TheLiberalPulpit and subscribe!
Click here to join the live-stream of our Sunday Worship or phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468. Everyone live-streaming the service is invited to stay online afterward to socialize on Zoom. Log in to bit.ly/CUUC-CoffeeHour or phone: 929-436-2866. Meeting: 336 956 2210, Passcode: 468468.
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Sharing Life Stories
Odyssey Program, with Claire Kuczinski
Sun Apr 30, 11:15am, Sanctuary and Worship Zoom
Odyssey Programs are where longtime CUUC members share the stories of their lives and faith with the congregation, to pass along wisdom and deepen our understanding of one another. Please join us for our fourth Odyssey on Sun April 30, after worship, when our guest will be Claire Kuczinski.
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Girl Scout Cookie Orders
Sun Apr 30 After Worship
Our Girl Scout Cookie order has come in! Muqadas Ghafoor will be at CUUC to hand them out after worship and RE this Sunday. Come get your boxes! Questions? Contact Jane Dixon (lilrhodie@gmail.com)
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Upcoming Schedule & Community
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Religious Exploration
Sat Apr 29: Tag Sale
Sun Apr 30: 1st-12th grade PlaceKeeping, installing leaf packs; After worship: Odyssey Program with Claire Kuczinski
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Sat May 6: RE families and youth making meal bags for HOPE
Sun May 7: 1st-7th grade classes meet, 8th-12th grade youth finish the retirement gift for Rev. Meredith from RE; After worship: Canvass brunch
Thu May 11: Barbara begins a new book (see below)
Sun May 14: 1st-7th grade classes meet
Tue May 16: RE Council meeting
Sun May 21: 1st-12th grade PlaceKeeping, collecting and analyzing leaf packs; After worship: Community Forum: Future of RE at CUUC
Sun May 28: Whole Congregation Worship
Sun Jun 4: Whole Congregation Worship; only the 4th-5th grade class meets
Sat Jun 10: RE families and youth making meal bags for HOPE
Sun Jun 11: Whole Congregation Worship - RE Sunday & Bridging; After worship: CUUC annual meeting
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Summer Activities
for Families and Individuals of All Ages
There are wonderful opportunities to connect with UUs from all over the continent this summer. Most camps have opened registration and will fill quickly. Register as soon as possible. Some camps are also hiring! Click here for the list.
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Social Media Support
Community Service Opportunity!
We are exploring ways and looking for help to promote our events, taking advantage of all social media has to offer. This can be a community service opportunity for our youth! Contact Janet Bear, jsbear1@gmail.com.
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Another Game Night
Our first Game Night was a great success! Check out the pictures that Terri Kung was kind enough to take and post in our CUUC Forum facebook group.
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We received very positive feedback so we are planning the next game night for May. We wonder if scheduling it earlier or on a different day might make it possible for more families to participate. These are some options:
- Friday night, 6pm pizza and 7-9pm games
- Saturday night, 5pm early game, 6pm pizza, 7-9pm more games
If you are interested in joining us, please email your preferences and availability for May Fridays and Saturdays to Audra Russell at audrar631@gmail.com.
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Annual Giving Campaign
The month of April is coming to an end, and so is our Annual Giving Campaign. To those who have returned their pledges, thank you! If you were able to increase your giving 6-7% to match inflation, we are especially grateful.
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When our congregation shows it is actively engaged and financially committed, we can attract the best candidates for our next minister. Take a moment to watch again our Canvass Minute speakers so far: April 9-Chris Kortlandt (27:20 in), April 16-Eileen Macholl (32:20 in); and April 23-Kathleen Kiernan (29:00 in). This Sunday we'll hear from Stephen Bear, our last speaker. Help us pledge 100%! If you haven't pledged yet, forms are available in the lobby and on our website at www.cucwp.org/giving. Or contact our treasurer Chris Kortlandt (treasurercuucwp@gmail.com)..
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Building Beloved Community
Beyond the Binary
Sat May 6, First Unitarian Universalist Society of Syracuse, Onsite and Online
First UU Syracuse is partnering with the Q Center @ACR to offer this one day conference, with an overnight for youth.
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Registration opens at 8:30am with the keynote address at 9:00am. The keynote speaker is Andie Davis, a 17-year-old genderfluid playwright from Ontario Canada. They are writing and co-directing a documentary style play about Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay Bill’ to bring awareness to the reality of the situation that students are facing in the state. They are hoping to bring a new perspective to how social justice topics are discussed and presented by encouraging the use of art to promote social change. Several interesting workshops will be offered. To find out more, visit the BBCBB conference website. If you will attend onsite and would like lunch, reigster by May 1st. To register for the virtual conference, click here.
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New Book Starting
for Children and Youth
Thu May 11, 7:30-8:30pm, Zoom-3131
Barbara continues reading each week and she's starting a new book on May 11! Children and youth will enjoy hearing Freddie the Detective by Walter Rollin Brooks. Description: The delightful detective story about the beloved animal characters on Mr. Bean’s farm. Freddy the Pig, stimulated by reading Sherlock Holmes, sets up in a business as a detective. Login: Zoom-3131. Contact: Barbara Mair, barbara.k.mair@icloud.com.
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RE Update
May 21 Community Forum
We are in a time of transition at CUUC, including in Religious Exploration (RE). Please join us Sunday, May 21st after worship for a community forum to expand the conversation about the future of RE with our greater CUUC community. Come listen and share your thoughts and vision for the future. Your participation is important! You can read about our changing context and upcoming plans here, and stay tuned for more soon.
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