What Do You Stand For?
Our first principle, The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person, is a great principle to look up to and strive to maintain. I take pride in aiming to uphold it. But how am I doing? If I dare to be … read more.
I hope everyone had a good summer; I look forward to seeing everyone in September! As I think back over the past year, I am reminded that we have so much for which to be grateful.
Our beloved UUCRT community is blossoming. It appears visitors and … read more.
www.orangeenvironment.com/ourwork/pollinator-project
Recently, Dr Ann Wibiralske, pollinator@orangeenvironment.com spoke to us about declining insect populations and the impact on our eco systems, highlighting the importance of planting native plants in our gardens or decks. To learn more, click the link.
Notes from June 11, 2024 BOT meeting:
We received a generous $1,000 donation to put toward our mortgage.
Rev. Diane confirmed with UUA that we can have our GA delegates vote as the congregation did.
The proposed Birch school contract for the 2024-25 school year is ready for
negotiation.
Sunday … read more.
What are we taking for granted?
I felt a special glow during and after a recent service, and in reflecting on it, I realize that amidst the routines and hustle and bustle of today’s life, I often overlook the gifts and blessings that surround us, … read more.
This summer Markly Wilson, Bill Domanico and myself attended the 2024 General Assembly. We look forward to discussing our impressions, and the results of all the voting on various subjects. If you look at uua.org you can see the results!
Attending online this year, it … read more.
Notes from April 29, 2024 Board of Trustees meeting:
Sunday Services ministry reports that Rose is learning about live streaming.
Welcoming ministry reports that a spring brunch is being planned for young
families with children.
Caring ministry suggested that a new men’s breakfast group be started.
Arts ministry reported that … read more.
Complaining and the Eyes of an Immigrant
There is something good about complaining. It feels nice to identify something unpleasant and its negative effect on us. Identifying it and talking about it gives us a
release and in some ways that process dampens its damaging effect. I … read more.
The Peace of Wild Things
By Wendell Berry
“When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
“I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in … read more.
The Rock Tavern Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild is pleased to be featuring The Whispering Tree on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Called “one of
the most talented duos to take stage in NYC” by Deli Magazine, The Whispering Tree are singer/songwriter El Kleiner and … read more.
