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Religious Exploration Ministry
In October our RE teacher Mrs. Bernie and the children will be exploring the practice of Deep Listening: Listening to the Wisdom Within, Listening to the Un-Listened To, Listening to Nature, and Listening to Those We Disagree With.
Deep Listening brings us into the realm of compassion by helping us hear others without judgement and enabling us to listen to the calls of our own hearts.
Deep listening is a social justice practice. It invites us to listen to those whose voices are often marginalized, thereby enabling us to view the world differently and to call others to do the same.
We can’t wait to see and hear more about how the children engage with this important topic. Many fun and purposeful games, songs, picture-books, and arts and crafts await them!
A tremendous amount of thanks goes to Mrs. Bernie, and all of our other RE-volunteers, who help ensure the children can explore and grow in a safe, loving environment here at UUCRT.
--Michelle DiLorenzo RE Chair
UU Hikers
The UUCRT hikers, an informal group of outdoor enthusiasts, takes a break on its spirit animal, a large tortoise, during its September hike at the Pleasure Ground in the Village of Montgomery.
The October hike will be on Oct. 18 at 11 am in Beacon in the Madame Brett Park, 550 South Ave. Interested in occasional hikes with UU friends?
Contact Jan Kinney or Rose O’Neill.
Social Action Ministry
UU the Vote is a bold initiative created by the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Side With Love team, providing UUs an opportunity to bring our democratic values to life in the crucial struggle to build a genuine multiracial democracy.
UU the Vote engages people in voter registration, issue education, get-out-the-vote drives, voter protection, state leadership development, and more.
POSTCARD WRITERS NEEDED
UUCRT has chosen to Get Out The Vote by writing postcards to voters in Presidential Swing States and competitive NYS legislative districts. (NY 17,18,19).
It’s easy. We provide postcards, messages and voter lists. You write the postcards and return to us for mailing. Our Social Action Ministry has set a target of sending 1000 postcards by Oct 24 so WE NEED YOU!!!!
See Sue Ann, Nancy or Nan on Sundays.
UUCRT Gallery to Feature Donna Hanley in November
ROCK TAVERN – A “second chance” will find life and light in canvases on the walls of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern this November.
That’s when the UUCRT features the paintings of Donna Sayers Hanley. The public is invited to an opening artist reception on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. The canvases you will see displayed on the walls of the UUCRT Sanctuary are not simply a reflection of Donna’s creative talents. They also represent a personal triumph for her. A near-fatal stroke years ago changed her life dramatically.
Fortunately, perseverance, hard work, and a sincere desire to make the most of her “second chance” enabled her to recover almost completely. It also helped rekindle her longstanding passion for art and is, in part, responsible for her decision to exhibit her artwork publicly on occasion.
Donna is extremely pleased to share her work with you and she hopes you enjoy it. Formally schooled as a Graphic Artist, Donna received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Her work in one medium often influences her work in another as when, for example, her photos serve as the subjects for her paintings.
Donna normally focuses on working in oil colors, the medium she loves best. However, her long association with fellow artists from the Wallkill River Center for the Arts, especially her neighbor, friend, and mentor Vicki O’Neill, has also enabled her to refine her artistic abilities in a variety of other mediums as well.
The UUCRT is located at 9 Vance Road in the New Windsor hamlet of Rock Tavern. For further information, please contact Mike Landrum at mikelandrum1@icloud.com.
Speaking Shakespeare: An Actor Remembers
ROCK TAVERN – Did you ever, in your youth, have a passion that the realities of life forced aside but the dream still lived? Meet Mike Landrum.
He will be performing some of William Shakespeare’s speeches Saturday, Oct. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern.
As a young actor in college, Mike became enamored by the work of Shakespeare and felt fortunate to receive training to make his language come alive.
For five years or so, as a student in three schools, he memorized some of the bard’s speeches, with the goal of performing someday at one of the repertory companies devoted to the classics.
However, the jungles of Viet Nam (the U.S. Army), the rigors of an acting career, work as a speechwriter and coach, among other professions, pushed that passion aside.
Although he had a successful career as an actor – performing on and off Broadway, on television and in many commercials – he never had that classical career he dreamed of. “Now, in my elder years I find these great speeches still live in my memory and beg for expression.” Mike relates. “So, I’d like to share them with you now. Thank you for listening."
Mike will also provide introductory remarks and music will be provided by noted pianist Hollis Kellogg. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern is located at 9 Vance Road in the New Windsor hamlet of Rock Tavern.
For further information, call or text Mike Landrum at 917-647-7893.
Caring Ministry
What we do! The Caring Ministry provides short-term, physical help to individuals and families within our congregation who are in need. While we cannot offer emergency or ongoing services, we can offer our collective love through support with:
-short term meals
-rides for medical appointments
-check-ins / for those who feel isolated
-cards for celebrations as well as hardships
-connection for those going through a difficult time
Because it is sometimes difficult to ask for help, the Caring Ministry relies upon our entire congregation to identify and communicate the needs of our parishioners. We work with Rev. Diane in confidence, to coordinate care.
If you, or if you know of anyone needing help, please reach out to Linda Manglesdorf or Rev. Diane, please contact: aa.uucrt@gmail.com or info.uucrt@gmail.com
Rev. Diane Diachishin to Offer Pastoral Care
available to offer pastoral care for people who are struggling with loss, grief, or other challenges. Pastoral care differs from therapy or counseling in that it does not attempt to fix problems or address mental health issues. Rather, it provides a loving, accepting, hopeful presence, and, in doing so, makes it easier for people to get in touch with their own inner wisdom and strength. Most of all, pastoral care is simply being
present
for you. It brings the love and care of our entire congregation to those in need.
You can contact Rev. Diane to inquire about pastoral care using this link: https://forms.gle/