Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing

 CROSSINGS II – January 29, 2012

A Hike on Baldpate Mountain TODAY!  (Weather Permitting) We are offering a soup and bread lunch in room 103 at 12:15pm to talk about plans for hikes and outdoor activities in 2012. We will carpool from UUCWC at around 1PM.  For details, see Bernie or Philo.

UUCWC MUSICALE–MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW!!  Kaleidoscope Heart will be presented Feb. 10-11 at 8PM. This musicale will examine the different types of love through music. Prepaid reservations are being taken today in the Crossings Room. Reserved seating is available for $30, general seating $25.00, students (13-18) $15. Reserve today and save, as tickets that night will be more!  Come see some of our own UUCWCers and Wendy Feaver in this wonderful performance!

February Food Ministry Meal:  On February 9, we will again be preparing and delivering 90 meals for the HomeFront clients who live in motels on Route 1.  To accompany our delicious turkey dinner, we will need your help with the donation from the congregation of the following items by Feb. 5:   Frozen mixed vegetables; 100% juice 6.75 oz. boxes; Brown Rice.  Please place perishables in refrigerator or freezer and non-perishables in the food pantry in the back of the kitchen by Feb. 5, and mark your name and donation on the list posted on the food pantry door.  As always, items are tax deductable.  Thank you for your support!

What’s happening in RE this week?

Our DLRE is off today.  Georganne D’Angelo is DLRE of the day.

9:15 Class, room 202: Georganne D’Angelo is with the class.

11 AM Pre-K, room 101: Debbie West and Keziah Groth-Tuft   are helping the class become more aware and appreciative of the sounds of the world.

K-1, room 102: Sonia Hardaway and a Becky Scheick are introducing the concept of covenanting to the class.

2-3, room 103: Parker Cohen, Maxwell Brothers and Angela Jacobs are talking about acting with courage in situations of unfairness.

4-5, room 202: Becky Lang and a parent volunteer are discussing the Bible story of David and the concept of courage with the class.

6-7, room 203: Susann Mullins and a parent volunteer are talking about the Quakers with the class.

8-9, room 201: Scott Drew and Jack Carr are with the Coming of Age class today.

Youth Group is not meeting tonight. If the next meeting is on February 3rd at the Plainfield, NJ congregation (we are waiting for youth to RSVP) then the Feb 5th meeting will be cancelled.

Teach the Bible UU style:  We need one more teacher for our 4-5 class.  Teach 5 times in 4 months at 11AM. The class uses a UU curriculum on Bible stories; brief background material is supplied. Bible expertise not required. This is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with Bible stories.

Assistants, Assistants, Assistants for RE:  We need 5 more RE assistant teachers for our youngest children ages 3-6. These kids are adorable! Please contact Robin Pugh at dre@uucwc.org if you are able to help.

30 Days of Love continues: Join SSL at UUCWC in celebrating “THIRTY DAYS OF LOVE”, National Standing on the Side of Love Month 2012.  You can find this week’s calendar and more on the campaign’s website www.standingonthesideoflove.org and join in the conversation on the Standing on the Side of Love facebook page www.facebook.com/SideofLove.

Important Adult RE Update!  Adult Religious Enrichment’s Winter/Spring schedule of programs is now available.  Check out the course/workshop descriptions on the ARE bulletin board.  We’ve increased the number of offerings so you’re sure to find something that interests you.  Remember to follow our recently streamlined registration process to sign up.  Forms are available at the ARE bulletin board or online.  Pre-registration is required for all courses (except yoga) and early registration is encouraged as some courses have limited enrollment.

2012 UUCWC Auction Planning is Underway:  It’s that time again!  Save these dates so you won’t miss this great spring fund raising event. Check on the church website for this year’s auction donation form and more information.    Live Auction: May 5, 2012; Silent Auction Sundays: April 22 and April 29;   Contribution Deadline: April 1 (to be in the auction book).

Becoming a Member:  If you are wondering about becoming a UUCWC member, I encourage you to contact Rev. Charles Stephens or talk to one of our Membership Committee Members.  We need those who want to be a part of our vital congregation and support our progressive UU Principles to become members of our congregation.

What is the NJ Health Insurance Exchange and What Does It Mean for You?  A Forum on NJ Health Insurance Exchanges will be held on Sunday, February 26 after the second service at 12:30 pm in Fahs Theatre at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton.  The National Affordable Care Act requires the implementation of an Exchange in each state during 2014 to assist individuals and small employers in purchasing health insurance.  This Forum will discuss what a Health Insurance Exchange is and how it operates.  An Exchange gives the opportunity for lowering health care costs and allowing consumers to make better decisions on their health insurance.  Learn what the options are for states and the actions that NJ is taking. The Forum is sponsored by the UU Legislative Ministry in cooperation with the NJ Citizen Action Health Care Campaign.

Do you know….?  Do you know what COM (Committee on Ministry) is?  To find out more about COM and who is on the committee, see the bulletin board outside the Crossings Room.

Kermit’s Corner:  If you wonder when we light that fifth Candle of Fellowship on Sunday, what being a Green Sanctuary means, well here is the list of the twelve projects that were worked on:     Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; Environmentally Friendly Products; Energy Conservation; Water Conservation; Ethical/environmental Investments; Education;  Organic and Local products; Landscaping and Grounds; Nature Contact;  Environmental Practices; Solar Power;  Environmental and Social Justice. If you would like more detail or to see what possible new initiatives we could undertake, please see our bulletin board or come by when we have our Green Table.

Sunday, January 29

Pre-Hike Soup and Bread Lunch – Room 103 – 12:15pm.  See article.

Monday, January 30

HomeFront Tutoring Program – Downstairs – 5:30pm.

New Perspectives – Room 201 – 7:30PM.  A support and educational group focused on mental health issues in an informal and non-judgmental setting.  Contact David Hughes .

Tuesday, January 31

Yoga – Sanctuary – 7:00pm.

Wellspring – Rooms 202 – 7:30pm.

Wednesday, February 1

Worship Associates – Room 202 – 7:30pm.

Kaleidoscope Rehearsal – Sanctuary – 7:00pm.

Thursday, February 2

Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary – 7:30pm.  New voices welcomed and needed to maintain the quality of our music.  Contact Caryl Tipton, Director of Music Ministry for more information.

Lay Visitors – Room 203 – 7:30pm.

Friday, February 3

Earth-Based Spirituality Circle – Room 202 – 6:30pm.  All are welcome to bring a brown-bag dinner followed by a short ritual and a time of fellowship.

Kaleidoscope Rehearsal – Sanctuary – 7:00pm.

Saturday, February 4

EBSC Imbolc Celebration- Sanctuary – 7:00pm.

Sunday, February 5

Journey Towards Wholeness Library – Crossings Room – after both services.  Take some time to browse the many books and DVDs on the subject of racism and oppression.

First Encounters – Crossings Room – after both services.  Take some time to stop by this Membership Committee table and speak with folks about UUCWC.

Stewardship Committee – Room 203 – 9:30am.

Kaleidoscope Rehearsal – Sanctuary – 4:00pm.

Youth Group – Room 201 – 6:00pm.

Religious Education Committee for Children and Youth – Room 202 – 7:00pm.