http://www.uucroton.org Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Briarcliff, Croton and Ossining Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:18:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services.  Turner Ensemble performing at the 9 a.m. service. http://www.uucroton.org/2012/01/29/interim-minister-orlanda-brugnola-sermon-eye-of-favor/ Only one service at 11 a.m. followed by 12:00 noon luncheon and workshop facilitated by Jacqui Williams and Donna Dolham from the UUA Transitions office from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Signup sheets are available at Sunday coffee hours.Spirits in Harmony performing at 11 a.m. http://www.uucroton.org/2012/01/22/beyond-categorical-thinking-only-one-service-at-11-am/ Dear Friends:  As the UUA's Transitions Office puts it:  No choice is more important to the future of a Unitarian Universalist congregation than its call of a minister.  A thorough, uncorrupted, and mutually respectful search process is the essential first step in the hoped-for partnership of lay and ordained leaders.  For both ... http://www.uucroton.org/2012/01/19/ministerial-search-committee/ Saturday March 10, 7:30 p.m. The Fundraising Committee (and some friends!) is busily working on planning for a Coffee House which will be 2012's big fundraising event for the Fellowship.  Be sure to SAVE THE DATE!   General information:  The event will start at 7:30 p.m. with coffee house style entertainment, followed by ... http://www.uucroton.org/2012/01/19/fundraising-coffee-house-event/ at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Tina Mayer performing at 9 a.m., with Phil Hess performing at 11 a.m. Sienna Project presentation: During the month of January,SAC will "split the plate" with the Sienna Project,an organization originally suggested by Ginny Stillman. The Sienna Project envisions building schools in the small indigenous ... http://www.uucroton.org/2012/01/15/interim-minister-orlanda-brugnola-sermon-sitting-in-jail%e2%80%94breaking-out/ at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Fellowship Choir at 9 a.m., with Keith Harris performing at 11 a.m. Mid-Year Business Meeting at 12:30 p.m. http://www.uucroton.org/2012/01/08/interim-minister-orlanda-brugnola-sermon-when-the-three-kings-have-gone/ http://www.uucroton.org/2012/01/08/exploring-buddhism-group-meeting-sunday-january-8-2012-at-600-pm-all-are-welcome-2/ Not in his goals, but in his transitions man is great. Ralph Waldo Emerson Dear Members and Friends,  Happy New Year! I've been reading a lot about transitions lately. Much of the literature centers on our own Fellowship transition to calling a new minister. The other "transition" is personal and centers on my move ... http://www.uucroton.org/2012/01/03/presidents-letter-january-2012/ Dear members of UUFBCO, First and foremost, all blessings for you in this New Year! May your joys be great and your burdens light. May you find its challenges exciting and renewing. May you experience ever more love in your heart and compassion in your work.  Back in October, I mentioned the ... http://www.uucroton.org/2012/01/03/ministers-letter-january-2012/ Only one service at 11 a.m. http://www.uucroton.org/2012/01/01/interim-minister-orlanda-brugnola%e2%80%94%e2%80%9cimani%e2%80%94the-genius-of-dr-karenga%e2%80%9d/ Click on January Newsletter to view the Fellowship most recent Newsletter. http://www.uucroton.org/2012/01/01/fellowship-november-2009-newsletter/ The Board has approved the SAC suggestion that there be one offering collection each Sunday with half of the non-pledge offering monies to be donated to a specific non-profit organization on a monthly basis.  During the month of January, SAC will "split the plate" with the Sienna Project, an organization ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/12/31/%e2%80%9csplit-the-plate-at-uufbco%e2%80%9d/ December Sunday 'Split the Plate' will Benefit the Cortlandt Emergency Food Bank. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/12/25/no-service-2/ Christmas Eve Multigenerational Service at 4:00 p.m. Spirits in Harmony/Fellowship Choir: Breath of Heaven http://www.uucroton.org/2011/12/24/interim-minister-orlanda-brugnola/ Multi-Generational Service at 11 a.m. Spirits and Harmony performing. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/12/18/interim-minister-orlanda-brugnola%e2%80%94blessings-abounding-only-one-service-at-11-am/ Kathy Williams performing at 9 a.m. Fellowship Choir performing at 11 a.m. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/12/11/interim-minister-orlanda-brugnola%e2%80%94sermon-the-great-commitment-at-the-9-am-and-11-am-services/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/12/04/interim-minister-orlanda-brugnola%e2%80%94sermon-miracles-at-the-9-am-and-11-am-services/ Dear Members & Friends, No need for a crystal ball to know that the holidays are here already. Our Fellowship is poised for a wonderful holiday season of celebration, and we have some good news to start us off. TRIANGLE PARCEL After many years of thinking, talking, negotiating, (and re-thinking and being distracted ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/12/03/presidents-letter-december-2011/ Dear members of UUFBCO, this is the second piece on the order of service. Last month, I spoke about formatting changes and the like. This month, I'd like to explain some content changes.The Music Committee and I have come to consensus that 5 hymns is just too many! Yes, 5,including ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/12/03/ministers-letter-december-2011/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/29/adult-re-collaborative-communication-tuesday-nov-29-at-7-pm-in-the-fellowship-hall/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/27/november-second-collection-to-benefit-finca/ Only ONE SERVICE at 11:00 a.m. - multigenerational. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/27/guest-minister-julie-taylor-sermon-seasons-of-gratitude-at-the-11-am-only-service/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/22/adult-re-collaborative-communication-tuesday-nov-22-at-7-pm-in-the-fellowship-hall/ Dear Members and Friends, You can feel the air crackling at the Fellowship. All committees are in full swing and the activity is focused and energized. Reverend Orlanda joined us at the first Leadership Council meeting on October 1 and has attended most, if not all, of this year's committee meetings ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/22/presidents-letter-november-2011/ Dear Members & Friends,October is upon us and we are on a fast track from here to the end of the calendar year. October 1, we have our first Leadership Council meeting of the Fellowship year, and October 2 is this year's Board Retreat. Reverend Orlanda has attended most, if ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/22/presidents-letter-october-2011/ Dear Members & Friends,I miss you. Summer has gone by very fast and it is hard to believe that we are ready to start a new Fellowship year. Welcome Reverend Orlanda As you know, we are welcoming our interim minister, Reverend Orlanda Brugnola this month. To help Orlanda get to know us ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/22/presidents-letter-september-2011/ Dear Members and Friends of UUFBCO, you have been noticing some changes since I arrived and have expressed curiosity about them. Be assured that each and every change has been carefully thought through!That said, I will try to explain the reasons for the changes. This is the first bit of ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/22/interim-ministers-letter-novembe-2011/ Dear Members and Friends of UUBCO,Here is part of the sermon that got ‘left ashore' at the water communion ceremony! During the interim period, we will be going through a process together that will challenge and change us both in good ways. The Alban Institute offers many excellent resources for congregations. ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/22/interim-ministers-letter-october-2011/ Dear Members and Friends of UUBCO, It is an honor to be with you during this interim period in your congregation's life. It has been a delight to meet and work with some of you already! Please know that I look forward to you, your children, and your youth. And I look forward ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/22/interim-ministers-letter-september-2011/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/21/green-sanctuary-committee-meeting-monday-nov-21-at-6-pm/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/20/music-committee-meeting-sunday-nov-20-at-9-am/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/20/sharing-caring-committee-meeting-sunday-nov-20-after-the-second-service/ Erika Schenker performing at 9 a.m. Fellowship Choir performing at 11 a.m. Fall 2011 Chalice Lighters Call A representative from the UU Congregation of Somerset Hills in Somerville, NJ will visit our fellowship this Sunday. We will be having a 2nd collection at both services that day to benefit this congregation in ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/20/interim-minister-orlanda-brugnola-sermon-thanks-again-at-the-9-am-and-11-am-services/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/19/prospective-member-workshop-and-brunch-saturday-nov-19-from-10-am-to-1-pm-in-the-fellowship-hall/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/19/re-committee-meeting-saturday-nov-19-from-9-to-1030-am/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/16/men%e2%80%99s-community-circle-meeting-wednesday-nov-16-at-645-pm/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/15/adult-re-collaborative-communication-tuesday-nov-15-at-7-pm-in-the-fellowship-hall/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/14/membership-committee-meeting-monday-nov-14-at-730-pm/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/14/fundraising-committee-meeting-monday-nov-14-at-700-pm/ Betsy Turner and ensemble performing at 9 a.m. Phil Hess performing at 11 a.m. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/13/interim-minister-orlanda-brugnola-sermon-sacred-time-at-the-9-am-and-11-am-services/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/08/bg-committee-meeting-tuesday-nov-8-at-7-pm-at-the-fellowship/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/08/membership-committee-meeting-tuesday-nov-8-at-730-pm-at-the-fellowship/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/08/adult-re-collaborative-communication-tuesday-nov-8-at-7-pm-in-the-fellowship-hall/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/07/social-action-committee-meeting-monday-nov-7-from-730-to-9-pm/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/06/exploring-buddhism-from-the-universal-to-the-personal-sunday-nov-6-at-6-pm-in-the-fellowship-hall/ Greg Kullberg performing at 9 a.m. Spirits in Harmony performing at 11 a.m. November Second Collection to Benefit FINCA. SAC will sponsor a Second Collection during the month of November to benefit FINCA. FINCA provides financial services to the world's lowest-income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs, build assets and improve ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/06/interim-minister-orlanda-brugnola-sermon-a-confucian-perspective-at-the-9-am-and-11-am-services/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/01/finance-committee-meeting-tuesday-nov-1-at-7-pm-at-the-fellowship/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/11/01/adult-re-collaborative-communication-tuesday-nov-1-at-7-pm-in-the-fellowship-hall/ October 30 is UN Sunday with Guest Speaker Helena Gronberg from GNWP (Global Network of Women Peacebuilders). There is only one service at 11:00 a.m. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/10/30/un-sunday-at-the-11-am-only-service/  On Sunday, October 23, our Interim Minister, Orlanda Brugnola, will be presenting Poetry and Cosmology at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Keith Harris, our Music Director, will be performing at the 9 a.m. service. Our Fellowship Choir will be performing at the 11 a.m. service. There will be a second collection ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/10/23/interim-minister-orlanda-brugnola-and-congregational-voices-presenting-honoring-ancesters-at-the-9-am-and-11-am-services/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/10/15/re-committee-meeting-saturday-oct-15-from-9-to-1030-am-at-the-fellowship/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/10/11/bg-meeting-tuesday-october-11-at-700-pm/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/10/10/membership-committee-meeting-monday-october-10-at-730-pm-at-the-fellowship/ Only one service at 11:00 a.m. The Truth about Hunger in Westchester 200,000 people in Westchester are hungry or at risk of hunger.  The hungry in Westchester include children, families, seniors, the working poor, the underemployed, the unemployed, the infirm, the disabled and the homeless.  Half need regular food assistance while the rest ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/10/02/worship-service-sunday/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/10/02/board-retreat-sunday-october-2-at-11-am-at-the-home-of-n-kress/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/10/01/leadership-council-meeting-this-saturday-october-1-at-10-am-in-the-fellowship-hall/ at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/09/25/%e2%80%9cyour-spiritual-toolkit%e2%80%9d-interim-minister-orlanda-brugnola/ Water Communion at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Welcome Back POTLUCK. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/09/18/%e2%80%9cgetting-from-here-to-there%e2%80%9d-interim-minister-orlanda-brugnola/ 9/11 10th Anniversary at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/09/11/%e2%80%9crequiem-renewal%e2%80%9d-interim-minister-orlanda-brugnola/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/08/28/last-summer-worship-service-at-930-am/ The Green Sanctuary Committee was approved by this Fellowship at its annual meeting on May 30, 2007. Some of you have been actively involved with the committee and/or its projects. Others are somewhat vaguely aware of Green Sanctuary, and some of you don't know what this is all about. Our ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/08/21/930-am-sunday-service-presented-by-peter-callaway-and-daria-gregg/ The Community Circle* format will be followed as we discuss the meaning of loyalty.  This is an opportunity for you to experience our Small Group Ministry. Below are some questions and quotes we may address.  It makes for a more meaningful discussion to think about them at home and, if ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/08/14/930-am-sunday-service-presented-by-linda-griffin/ Presented by Phyllis Tortora and Jeannette Gould. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/08/07/what-brought-you-here-what-keeps-you-here-at-930-am/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/08/01/social-action-committee-meeting-monday-august-1-at-730-pm/ Presented by Eddy Fried http://www.uucroton.org/2011/07/31/our-fellowship-covenant-at-930-am/ Presented by Amalia Connolly http://www.uucroton.org/2011/07/24/guided-meditation-or-report-about-star-island-at-930-am/ Presented by Gerry Peet http://www.uucroton.org/2011/07/17/on-the-uu-journey-what-lost-and-what-i-gained/ Nora Mulligan will lead After Death?  Come and talk about the ultimate questions: Is there life after death?  What do we expect to happen after we die? How do our ideas of the afterlife shape our present lives?  With deep thoughts by noted thinkers like Forrest Church and Woody Allen. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/07/10/after-death/ Marge Grimm will bring back a report on the General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association, of which our congregation is a member.  Marge is our official voting delegate to this body. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/07/03/a-report-on-the-general-assembly-of-the-unitarian-universalist-association/ Ginny Stillman, one our UUBCO Envoys to the UU UNO (United Nations Office),will share with you information gleaned from this multigenerational seminar about Womens' rights issues around the world, and what role our UNO Office  plays in helping to promote Womens' Rights as a Human Right at the UN. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/06/26/summer-services-begin-w-ginny-stillman-presenting-uu-uno-spring-seminar-2011-empowering-women-for-a-better-world/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/06/19/there-is-no-sunday-service/ Sermon: My Faith: What's It All About, Rev. Jim?   Spirits in Harmony at 9 a.m., the Fellowship Choir at 11 a.m. Second Collection to Benefit the Unitarian Universalist-United Nations-Sponsored by SAC  On June 12, SAC will sponsor a Second Collection to benefit the Unitarian Universalist-United Nations Office. The UUA's involvement in the ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/06/12/minister-jim-covington-at-the-9-am-and-11-am-services/ Dear Members and Friends,It is hard to believe that we are in the last month of our 2010-2011 Fellowship year. It has been a year full of wonderful events, great memories, a new piano and progress on our journey towards the new ministry for our Fellowship. Our interim search committee-Rob ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/06/07/presidents-letter-june-2011/ Sermon: What's Next? What Are We Called to Be?  Spirits in Harmony at 9 a.m. We will be honoring our seniors who are graduating high school in a brief Bridging Ceremony. Fellowship Annual Business Meeting beginning at 10:30 a.m. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/06/05/minister-jim-covington-at-the-9-am-only-service/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/29/green-sanctuary-committee-meeting-sunday-529-at-930-am-at-the-fellowship/ Many of you will remember Ron Schwager who spoke last Fall about Armageddon, and who was enthusiastically received by the congregation. He will return on Memorial Day weekend when he will offer a brief description of the differences in and the examples of spiritual individuals who became misunderstood through religious ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/29/worship-service-sunday-with-pulpit-guest-ron-schwager-presenting-religion-versus-spirituality-only-one-service-at-1100-am/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/25/men%e2%80%99s-community-circle-meeting-wed-525-at-645-pm-at-the-fellowship/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/24/arts-committee-meeting-saturday-528-at-900-am-at-the-fellowship/ Fellowship Choir at 11 a.m.   Budget meeting immediately following the 11 a.m. service. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/22/rev-jim-covington-at-the-9-am-and-11-am-services-new-member-welcome/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/21/re-committee-meeting-saturday-521-at-900-am-in-the-fellowship-office/ We've come to rely on those members who continually contribute energy, time and money to make our Fellowship what it is today. This month, I wanted to take this space to thank those people, individually, who made two of our most recent initiatives so successful. Auction Appreciation The first is a big ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/17/presidents-letter-may-2011/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/16/membership-committee-meeting-monday-516-at-630-pm-at-the-fellowship/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/15/green-sanctuary-committee-meeting-sunday-may-15-at-1220-pm-in-the-multi-purpose-room/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/15/re-sunday-at-the-9-am-and-11-am-services-prospective-member-orientation/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/10/bg-committee-meeting-tuesday-may-10-at-700-pm-in-the-fellowship-multi-purpose-room/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/08/music-committee-meeting-sunday-508-at-1015-am-in-the-fellowship-multi-purpose-room/ Many of you will remember Robinson Lilienthal, who spoke last year about Moby Dick, Job, and the environment. On May 8, Professor Lilienthal will return to the Fellowship to speak about The Mother, the Mountain, & the Mature Self: Three Exercises in Moral and Spiritual Imagination.  Of his sermon, he ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/08/worship-service-sunday-with-pulpit-guest-robinson-lilienthal-at-the-9-am-and-11-am-services/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/06/leadership-council-meeting-on-friday-may-6-at-730-pm-at-the-fellowship/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/02/social-action-committee-meeting-monday-may-2-at-730-pm/ Coming of Age Sunday, a celebration together of our young people who have completed the Coming of Age program (COA). This celebration marks the transition from childhood to young adulthood when those youth who participated will present "faith statements" or "credo statements"-written statements of personal beliefs and perspectives developed over ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/05/01/only-one-service-at-10-am-with-rev-jim-covington-leading-the-service/ Spirits in Harmony at 9 a.m. Fellowship Choir at 11 a.m. http://www.uucroton.org/2011/04/24/minister-jim-covington-easter-sundaypassover-service-at-9-am-and-11-am/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/04/20/fellowship-board-of-trustees-meeting-wednesday-420-at-730-pm-at-the-fellowship/ at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Second Collection to benefit The Loft.  Located in White Plains, New York, The Loft is a not-for-profit, community-based organization serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community of the lower Hudson valley. The Loft works to further the cause for inclusion, diversity and ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/04/17/minister-jim-covington-earth-day/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/04/12/bg-committee-meeting-tuesday-405-at-700-pm/ Dr. Susan Rubin DMD is a retired dentist,holistic nutritionist and mother of 3. On her journey as a school-food activist, she has learned much about environmental, economic and ethical issues. Susan teaches eclectic food-based educational courses at NY Medical College in Valhalla, Gilda's Club Westchester and many other locations locally ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/04/10/worship-service-sunday-with-guest-speaker-dr-susan-rubin-dmd/ Dear Members and Friends, There is a lot of news packed into this letter, and indeed, the entire newsletter. Please take few minutes to read it and to note the events listed in your calendar. We are anticipating a full and exciting spring.   Religious Education  Peggy Clarke is resigning as of Director Religious Education effective April ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/04/06/presidents-letter-april-2011/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/04/04/social-action-committee-meeting-monday-april-4-at-730-pm/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/04/03/coa-meeting-at-sunday-403-at-630-pm-youth-roommulti-purpose-room-reserved/ http://www.uucroton.org/2011/04/03/senior-youth-group-meeting-sunday-403-from-11-am-to-1200-noon/ The Rev. Geo. Anthony Hoeltzel is Director of the Community Housing Resource Center at the Housing Action Council. The Council's mission is to increase and improve housing opportunities for low and moderate income households and special needs populations, including the homeless, elderly and disabled individuals throughout the Hudson Valley Region. ... http://www.uucroton.org/2011/03/27/guest-speaker-rev-tony-hoeltzel-thinking-theologically-about-fair-and-affordable-housing-at-the-9-am-and-11-am-services/