It’s a Jungle Out There
Debra Vogel, with Darryl Curry on the piano, wows the audience at the UUCRT on Dec. 2 with her show, It’s a Jungle Out There, a cabaret fund-raiser for the congregation.
Author: Donna
Notes from the Board
Notes from the December 5, 2023 BOT Meeting
*Markly and Bill will decide if there is a need for a weather-related closing. Sunday Services ministry will determine if Zoom services are possible and John Kinney will send out an eBlast informing the congregation. *Some details expanded … read more.
President’s Message
A UU Out of the Box Way to Celebrate the New Year
Our cultures, religions, and large corporations have guided us to different ways of ringing out the old year and bringing in the new. These include, among other traditions and practices, the dropping ball at … read more.
Minister’s Message
On or near the first Sunday in January, many Unitarian Universalist congregations hold a ritual to bid farewell to the old year, and to release it. It is also a chance to dream of creating a better tomorrow, and to offer hope for the promise … read more.
Notes from the Board
11/7/23 meeting
Birch school contract approved and signedConversations with Birch school about security are continuing.In the future Sunday services will plan that congregational meetings will be on the 3rd Sundays of May and November.Volunteers are still needed for tech support during Sunday services.Notices of Sunday services … read more.
President’s Message
“Everything Comes to An End In Time”
That’s the first thing he said to me as we looked each other in the eyes and clasped each other’s hand.
It was late Saturday morning at his home in Ottawa and we were alone in his bedroom, as he … read more.
Minister’s Message
The Gift of Mystery
Ralph Waldo Emerson is probably the most famous thinker of our Unitarian Universalist tradition, with the possible exception of his friend, Henry Thoreau. The key to Emerson’s thought is what we know of as our first source of our Unitarian Universalist living … read more.
Teach-In About The Current Mideast Crisis Nov. 12 at New Paltz Methodist Church
“Think Globally, Act Locally” applies perfectly to a teach-in on the current crisis in Gaza and Israel scheduled for Sunday, November 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in New Paltz, NY. Organized by Jewish Voice for Peace – Hudson Valley Chapter (JVP-HV) … read more.
Congregation Supports LocallyHoused Asylum Seekers
Thanks to all who donated warm jackets, clothing, hats and gloves. Additional coats are being purchased and all will be donated to the men at the Ramada in Newburgh.
-Nan Dempster
Notes from the Board
Revised Birch contract sent to school with Maintenance agreement
Welcoming ministry will plan new member service for friends who have asked to join.
Caring ministry reports there have been several needs being addressed.
Religious Education is off to a great start with new families with children attending.
Arts ministry … read more.