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County Human Rights Commission to Recognize Rev. Antal April 19

The Orange County Human Rights Commission will be recognizing Rev. Chris J. Antal for his humanitarian deeds and actions at its 22nd annual awards dinner Wednesday, April 19 at Kuhl’s Highland House, 512 Highland Ave., in Middletown.

Rev. Antal, Dr. Ron Israelski, Abdullah Rahaman, Lana Williams-Scott and Christopher D. Watkins, Esq. are this year’s award recipients from the commission.

According to the Rev. Antal “I intend to receive the award on behalf of the UUCRT, and will have the opportunity to speak to the gathering about all the good work the UUCRT is doing and supporting.”

A portion of the cost of $65 per person goes toward a human rights scholarship for a graduating 2017 Orange County high school graduate. Reservations are required by April 7. RSVP to Inaudy Esposito iesposito@orangecountygov.com or by mail to Orange County Human Rights Commission, 18 Seward Ave., Middletown, NY10940. Telephone: 845-615-3680.

There will be a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and program at 6 p.m.

Common Read Group Meets, Newcomers Welcome

The minister, lay commissioned minister, members and friends of the UUCRT met Saturday morning February 10 in the sanctuary to discuss the UUA Common Read for 2017-2018, Centering: Navigating Race, Authenticity, and Power in Ministry. This first discussion focused on the essay “Othering and Belonging” … read more.

Undoing Racism

Willie D. Jones and Vanessa Green leading the community forum on Black Lives Matter in the sanctuary.  Photo by John Kinney

 

Willie D. Jones and Vanessa Green visited the UUCRT on Sunday January 14. Members and friends of the UUCRT showed up in strength to … read more.

Religious Exploration for Children

Children are welcome and celebrated at the UUCRT! Religious Exploration classes for children 7 and up are available on the first, second, and fourth Sundays of the month. Babysitting is available every Sunday for children up to age 6. Opportunities for Older Youth include participation in:  Services, Fair Trade Table, Social Action Causes, … read more.

Listen to the Sunday Message Online

Rev. Antal is posting audio of his sermons on uucrt.org. Click worship then click past services  or follow the links below:

Ours to Do  September 9, 2018

http://uucrt.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Ours-To-Do.mp3

Peace in Our Time September 23, 2018

http://uucrt.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Peace-In-our-Time.mp3

18 Years October 7, 2018

http://uucrt.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/18-Years.mp3

The Gratitude Trap November 4, 2018

http://uucrt.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-Gratitude-Trap.mp3

On … read more.

Religious Exploration Starts in January

Religious Exploration

Religious Exploration for Children 7 – 11; Baby Sitting for up to 6 Starts in January

From Laura Giner Bair

Beginning in January, the Religious Education Program at the UUCRT will be held the first, second and fourth Sunday of every month. This program will continue … read more.