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
Author: Donna
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.
Minister’s Message
The Gift of Generosity
“We all have, without exception, a very deep longing to give – to give to the earth, to give to others, to give to the society, to work, to love, to care for this earth… And so there’s a tremendous sorrow for … read more.
Welcome Luncheon
On Sept. 10, the UUCRT welcomed friends, congregants and RE kids and their parents to a plot luck picnic in the Fellowship Hall. This wellattended affair was made possible by a bevy of cooks and helpers.
Birch School Opens for it’s 11th Year at 9 Vance Road
Greeting from The Birch School Community to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern.
We at The Birch School are immensely grateful to the UU Community for your generosity in sharing this wonderful building with us. Every Birch family appreciates the remarkable qualities of the building … read more.
Notes from the Board: 9/7/23 BOT meeting
The Birch School contract continues to be discussed.
The BOT is meeting with Ed Helbig from the Birch School and Jay Beaumont to learn more about the maintenance needs of our building. A maintenance services agreement will come from these meetings.Estimates have been received for resealing … read more.
President’s Message
Dear members and friends:
This month, I have made the space for the president’s message available for you to hear from the Birch School (see article later in the newsletter) which occupies our building more than we do. The Birch School is not only a consistent … read more.
Minister’s Message
Living the Questions
Our flaming chalice light means different things to different people. It was purposely designed with a lack of clarity and intentionally left open to interpretation.
For example, what is the symbolism of the flaming chalice for you personally? If you have not reflected on … read more.
UU Rock Tavern Members Visit Immigrants Living in Local Hotel
On July 14, Linda, Fred, Nora and her husband Eugene visited the Ramada Inn to deliver donated food to asylum seekers living there.
The security man outside the door of the hotel asked why we had come, then sent us through the lobby where tables were … read more.
Notes from the Board – July 2023
Due to the end of fiscal year surplus, the 10% of budget equaling $7,140 was put into reserve, as required in the bylawsDiscussion of the Birch school contract centered on the maintenance agreement that was made in the current contract. A Zoom meeting was scheduled … read more.