Committee News

Metro NY District - 12/08 Metro Minute

Dec 9th, 2008 • Category: Committee News, Denominational Affairs

Take a look at this month’s Metro Minute, delivered to my email every month. It contains many listings of activities, announcements and issues that are important to the 51 congregations in our UU District.
There is a link at the bottom of the Newsletter to request to have it delivered directly to your email each month. [...]



Earth-Based Spirituality Upcoming Events

Dec 8th, 2008 • Category: Committee News, Earth-Based Spirituality

Join in the celebration of Yule on Saturday, December 20, at 6 pm - a great evening for the whole family!!  Bring a teddy bear to cuddle as well as a drum and a snack to share.
On Wednesday, December 31, at 6 pm the Historic Beard House in Lawrenceville will have its annual Hogmanay Bonfire.  [...]



O Mitten Tree, O Mitten Tree

Dec 6th, 2008 • Category: Committee News, Social Justice Committee

It’s Mitten Tree time! On Sunday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 21, please bring new scarves, hats, gloves, or socks and help to decorate the tree with them! At the HomeFront annual Holiday Christmas party, the HomeFront kids will get to choose an item or two  from the tree. The rest of the items will [...]



Prep for Peacemaking: A Forum to Prepare for GA 2009

Dec 2nd, 2008 • Category: Committee News, Denominational Affairs

Prep for Peacemaking: A Forum to Prepare for GA 2009

sponsored by The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock,

and The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington

 

Location of event: The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock

48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset NY

Click here for directions.

 

Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

 

At GA 2006 the delegates adopted [...]



Council for Faith in Action - Update

Nov 23rd, 2008 • Category: Committee News, Council for Faith in Action

Thanks to your support, the Council for Faith in Action:

Was a co-sponsor of the Coalition for Peace Action’s 29th Annual Interfaith Service and Conference for Peace. Sallie Dunner attending on our behalf.
Will be funding the operating costs for this year’s UUCWC’s HomeFront Tutoring Program. Thanks and appreciation to Bernie Ruekgauer for his role in [...]



Who Visits Food Pantries?

Nov 23rd, 2008 • Category: Committee News, Social Justice Committee

Food panties provide a  3-4 day supply of emergency food, serving primarily low-income individuals and families who have encountered financial difficulties and need short-term help.
People helped include:
 Elderly people on fixed incomes struggling with high prescription cost.
 Families a step away from homelessness.
 The unemployed who are seeking a way back.
 Single Parents trying to make ends meet.
 Children of [...]



Don’t Come to Church Empty Handed

Nov 23rd, 2008 • Category: Committee News, Social Justice Committee, Uncategorized

Don’t Come to Church Empty Handed
Food Drive for the Morrisville Food Center
Food Basket in the Lobby 
 Please don’t come to church without at least one food item. That’s the call from the Social Justice Committee to ensure that the shelves at the Morrisville Food Center remain stocked with needed food items.
Whether you’re coming for [...]



Earth-Based Spirituality: Who Are We - And What Do We Believe?

Nov 20th, 2008 • Category: Committee News, Earth-Based Spirituality

What is the Earth-Based Spirituality Circle (EBSC)?  We are a group of friends who came from various paths, who are on individual spiritual journeys, but who share common ground.  We started out as strangers, but no one is a stranger to our group for long.  We welcome and embrace all newcomers, for they become new friends.  Our [...]



Preparing for the holidays… and beyond

Nov 20th, 2008 • Category: Committee News, Green Sanctuary/Sustainability

Here is lots of great information from PSEG:
LED Lights: A Great Way to Brighten Your Holidays
Household Emissions: Sizing Up Your Carbon Footprint

Is Your Home Ready for Winter?
Make this Holiday Truly Green



Snow Closings to be Posted on UUCWC Website

Nov 20th, 2008 • Category: Committee News, Communications Committee, News & Events

This winter, the UUCWC website will post snow-closing announcements if Sunday services must be cancelled because of inclement weather. Rev. Stephens, in consultation with the chair of the Board and the Grounds Committee chair, will determine if church services need to be cancelled.  If Sunday services are cancelled, a message will posted on this website [...]