Sunday Services
May 20, Dr. Jitendra Agrawal (a former member of our congregation): “A Morning of History and Chants As We follow Hinduism from Vedanta to Buddhism.” UUCR is pleased to welcome our friend and former congregant, J.P. Agrawal, to our pulpit. Join us for a morning of learning, understanding, chanting, and good discussion, a UU tradition.
May 27, We will holding a ceremony wherein we will "Ordain and Install" Rev. Dr. David Newell as our minister. The Sermon and the "Charge to the New Minister" will be given by Rev. Dr. Richard Speck. Rev. Richard Speck is Executive Director of the Joseph Priestly District of UUA.
We will mark this special day with a luncheon following the service; stay tuned! We will mark this special day with a luncheon following the service; please bring a salad or dessert to share.
This will be our final service before our Summer Sessions.
A Note about Our Sunday Services: We will now be offering the special opportunity of chalice lighting to adults on three Sundays per month. Volunteers are most welcome – please see Annie Lavin.
MINISTERIAL OFFICE HOURS
David Newell, our new Minister, will hold regular office hours every Tuesday from 10:30 until 12 noon, and at other times by appointment. For more info contact Dr. Newell at 410-708-3740 or at dnewell965@gmail.com, or leave a message at 410-778-3440.
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Sun, May 20, 11:30 AM at UUCR – Meeting of CAWS, our Animal Ministry program. All are welcome.
Sun, May 26, all day – Chestertown Tea Party. Please sign up to help staff our famous Lemon Stick Booth, an important fundraiser for UUCR. Look for the sign-up sheet on the white board in our foyer; lots of spots are begging to be filled. Contact Linda Dutton for more information.
Other Saturdays in May and beyond – we need volunteers for the PFLAG table at the Farmer's Market every Saturday. Please see Linda Dutton.
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POTLUCK DINNERS
Fri, May 18, 6 PM at the Home of Vida Morley and Bob Fox – Pot Luck Dinner! Please come and bring children. We hope that the weather will be nice so that the boats can be put in the water, games can be played on the lawn and the bar-be-cue can be used.
Friday, June 15, home of Beatrice and David Newell, picnic style!
Friday, September 21, home of Nancy Holland and Dick Hawkins
COMING THIS FALL
Check out Pat Bjorke’s new blogspot: www.uucrcoffeehour.blogspot.com
NEW! LOTS OF HELPING HANDS WEBSITE:
The Lots of Helping Hands (LHH) website is "up" and being used to coordinate meals for Betty Kerr. See Linda Dutton or visit https://caringconnections.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/13819/
EXPERIENCE UU THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD There are several openings this coming year in Children’s Religious Education working with both the elementary and middle school groups. If you’ve ever wondered how to articulate what UU is all about, teaching children will give you the tools you need! We are lining up an exciting series of active and engaging curriculums including some from the new UUA “Tapestry of Faith” Lifespan Education series. Let your inner child come play with us! Contact Pat Bjorke at 410-778-6348 or email: morningmom2@gmail.com
Note: All volunteers must adhere to UUCR’s Child Safety Policy, including consent to background checks.
Choir Schedule
Wed, May 23, 7:00 PM at UUCR – Choir Rehearsal
WANTED: EVEN MORE SINGERS!
The UUCR choir invites you to join us in our musical pleasure. We rehearse Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM as well as an occasional evening.
Only able to commit for the short-term? Contact Phil Dutton. We may be able to accommodate your needs. Can't read music? Contact Phil. Enjoy singing in the car or the shower? Contact Phil. We want you! Please call Phil at 443.480.3134 or email him at Philip.dutton@gmail.com.
WE ENCOURAGE ALL TO JOIN IN OUR ENJOYABLE MUSICAL EXPERIENCES!
Please contact Phil Dutton or any choir member if you are interested in singing with the choir.
On Display at UUCR
Our walls are now adorned by the striking photographs of Annie Agee.
Annie has grown up in Queen Anne's County and is currently a junior at Gunston School in Centreville. Photography has been her favorite activity and a focal point of her class work and club activities in school. She plans to continue to develop her photography skills in college and beyond. Other activities for Annie include the Yearbook Club, Environmental Club, Community Service work, Student Council, lacrosse and being the incoming captain of the soccer team for next season! Her mom, Kim Agee, is very proud of both of her daughters! Alice Agee is her younger sister and one of our middle school RE participants.
Annie has many more images she would love to share with us. Currently another piece is hanging in the Academy Art Museum in Easton as a part of the Annual Mid Shore Student Art Exhibition. All photos are available for purchase in various sizes and framed or unframed. Please inquire by calling her at 410 758 8614.
Annie's mom, Kim Agee, is a member of UUCR, teaches at Queen Anne County High School and is very proud of both of her daughters! Alice Agee is her younger sister and one of our middle school RE participants.
Reminder
Shopping cards for Acme are available for purchase in the lobby following services every Sunday morning.
PROCC Committee News
Want to share pictures of UUCR events and family happenings? The PROCC committee has established a Picasa web site for sharing pictures with UUCR members and friends. To have your pictures included, just email them to the UUCR office and they will be put up on the UUCR Picasa web site.
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