May Newsletter
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Posted on: March 1st, 2008
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Welcome!
This is where you'll find information about our congregation, beliefs, programs, and events. If you have any questions about anything you see or read here, please call us at (914) 271-4283. Additional contact information and directions to the fellowship are available by following the links under General Information.
Two services are held each Sunday from September through mid-June. The first service begins at 9AM and the second at 11AM. Babysitting is available at both services and Sunday school runs concurrently with the second service at 11AM. See the Services schedule for detailed service information.
Who Are We?
One of the more common comments we hear from visitors who attend our services is: “I wish I had known about you before now! I think I’ve been a Unitarian Universalist all along and didn’t know it.”
Our Mission
We are an open, inclusive religious Fellowship, striving to build a beloved community that fosters the search for personal truth, social justice and spiritual growth.
We are committed to nurturing the connections that draw us together.
We are committed to a liberal religious education based on the
respectful exchange of ideas.
What makes us different from most other religious faiths is that we are non-creedal, which means that we seek religious truth through personal experience, conscience and reason—not from any book or religious authority that we are told to believe. This doesn’t mean that whatever anyone believes is fine, since some beliefs are good for us and others are not. We regard the highest values to be integrity, caring, compassion, social justice, truth, personal peace and harmony. Advancing these values is a major purpose of our congregation. Instead of being absorbed by salvation for an “afterlife,” we are more concerned about living responsibly and deeply, here and now.
Another way of saying this is that we are primarily concerned with how we should live, individually and collectively, so that we might become better people, partners, parents and citizens. And we are concerned with exploring our spiritual nature, the part of us that is connected to something larger than ourselves.
More information about What We Believe…
Currently at UUBCO:
Youth Group Boston Trip
The youth group and adults had the opportunity to travel to Boston for a UU field trip. The highlights were staying at the Elliot Picket House, visiting the New England Aquarium, walking tour of Beacon Hill, and everyone’s favorite, attending services at Arlington Street Church and then ringing the church bells afterwards!! Our very musical youth played Amazing Grace and Spirit of Life on the church bells which was heard all around Boston Commons! We also got to climb the steps to view the bells and clock works. Thanks again to everyone who participated. It was SO awesome that we might do it again!
Click here to view more pictures.
Posted on: February 28th, 2008
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
Mark Your Calendars to Join the Upcoming Social Events. Sign up sheets are available after all services.
Sunday, May 11–Kid’s Art Show–What better day (Mother’s Day) to view the work of our budding artists. Watch for more information about this exciting event.
Sunday, May 25 Memorial Day–Sustainable Potluck Lunch–Only one service–Watch for details.
Sunday, June 22–Annual Picnic at Senasqua Park– It may be cold now, but June will be here before you know it. Join us for a great summer afternoon on the Hudson with friends and family. More information to follow.
Posted on: January 24th, 2008
Cortlandt/Croton Food Bank Support
Each week everyone is encouraged to bring a non-perishable item to donate to the basket in the rear of the church. The Social Concerns Committee theme for his month is a warming theme. Donations of stews, chili, hearty soups, mac and cheese would be appreciated. Of course the staples are always welcome: veggies, tuna, pasta and sauce.
Thank you, Bearni Croft and Bob Hudson
Posted on: January 20th, 2008
Buddhism Exploration Group
The Buddhism-Exploration group meets twice a month, on the first and third Sunday evenings at 6-7:30 pm. The 2007-2008 season will continue to investigate themes such as Ultimate Reality and spontaneous love and compassion. There will be presentations of teachings by Buddhist lineage masters as well as spiritual teachers from a broad philosophical and psychological perspective. The programs include guided meditation and recorded talks or readings from books that appeal to a wide audience. There will be experience sharing in a supportive environment. All are welcome. No background is required. Topic details and exact dates are posted on the website FORUM.
The schedule dates for the remainder of the year are as follows:
2/10, 2/24, 3/9, 3/30, 4/20, 5/4, 5/18, 6/1, 6/15
Posted on: January 19th, 2008
Senior Youth New Years Eve Midnight Run
A HUGE thanks to ALL who donated, assisted in sorting goods, food preparation and traveled into New York City to deliver food and clothing to the homeless.
We stopped and distributed goods to about eight Manhattan locations. I don’t think it would be a stretch to say that it was a meaningful experience for all of us. Thanks again.
Click here to view more pictures.
Posted on: January 7th, 2008
Senior Youth Bowling Event
The Senior Youth Bowling Event was a fun time for everyone. Click on the following senior youth’s to view the video:
Ariel Strike ; Brianna Strike ; Elijah ; Strike ; Shahan Strike ;
Posted on: December 12th, 2007
COMING OF AGE
A Big Thank you to Shahan and Sonya for the outstanding leadership and service you offered to our junior youth this year.
Please enjoy the video.
Posted on: June 25th, 2007
New Site Feature — Announcement Submission Form
Here’s an easy way to submit your announcement information right from the UUBCO Website.
Follow this link to the Announcement Submission Form, fill out the form, and an email will be sent to our administrator containing your announcement request. There are also links to the form in the link list on the right of the homepage (towards the bottom of the list,) and from the quick jump menu on all other pages of the site.
You can submit info to be included in a variety of locations, including the Sunday service bulletin, the newsletter, and the website calendar.
Of course all submissions are subject to approval by those who are in charge of approving!
Posted on: October 24th, 2006
UUBCO Bookshelf is Open for Business
You can now browse titles available from the Fellowhip Bookshelf by title, author, and category.
You can access the bookshelf using the link on the Fellowship homepage, or here’s a shortcut.
Contact Jan Ruotolo for more information about available titles. Contact Dan Jewett if you need help accessing or using the bookshelf application.
Posted on: June 13th, 2006
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MEETINGS
- Parents of Teen Support Group Meeting Sunday, 5/18 after the second service.
- Social Action Committee Meeting Sunday, 5/18 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
- Buddhism Exploration Group Meeting Sunday, 5/04 at 6:00 to 7:30.
- Parents of Young Children Meeting Sunday, 5/18
- Men’s Community Circle Group Meeting Thursday, 5/22/08 @ 6:45 pm at the Fellowship. For additional information, contact Bob Nuytkens.
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