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January 23, 2019

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Strengthening the Interdependent Web 2018-2019 Congregational Theme

UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday, January 27, 2019, 9:00 AM Peace and Meditation Service Facilitated by Cello Da Silva and The Rev. Ned Wight Please join us in the Chapel for a brief time of reflection and meditation on peace at the beginning of a New Year. Veatch Sunday, January 27, 2019, 11:00 AM Toward Democracy: Our Struggle to Create Community Guest Preacher The Rev. Starsky Wilson, Deaconess Foundation Come celebrate faith in action. Rev. Starsky Wilson, President of the Deaconess Foundation in St. Louis, is an acclaimed organizer for justice and child well-being. A United Church of Christ pastor, he will explore how criminalization is a threat to our UU Principles. Rev. Starsky will share how his leadership of the Ferguson Commission, formed following the tragic death of Michael Brown Jr. in 2014, led him to new insights on inclusive democracy. Toward Democracy: We all are called, and have the capacity, to create communities where everyone is valued and respected. A panel discussion will follow in the Social Hall from 12:45 to 2:30 PM. Sunday, February 3, 2019, 11:00 AM 4th Source: Jewish and Christian Teachings The Rev. Ned Wight Rev. Ned continues his sermon series on UU Sources with a focus on the Fourth Source, “Jewish and Christian Teachings which call us to respond to God’s love by loving our neighbors as ourselves.” Unitarian and Universalist history is deeply steeped in the wisdom, worldview, and stories of Jewish and Christian scripture. Rev. Ned will trace the ways in which this history continues to influence the shape of Unitarian Universalism in the 21st century. Continued on page 2 The Quest

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TOUCHSTONES The Rev. Ned Wight

Strategic Possibilities Way back in October, I preached about “Embracing Our Mission.” Members of the Transition Team with whom I’ve been meeting regularly over the past two-and-a-half years suggested that I outline in this column the suggestions I made in that sermon. I do so by way of “priming the pump”—to stimulate some energy around dynamic new ways for us to live out our mission as a UU congregation with talented and creative people, an extraordinary 100-acre campus, substantial financial assets, and a deep longing to leave the world better than we found it. We’re now in the middle of January—seven-and-a-half months before I end my service as Interim Senior Minister. It is hoped that a Developmental Minister will join the Ministry Team after I leave, to help the congregation outline strategic priorities and work to fulfill them. Before I leave, I would like to promote discussion of some of the possibilities I put forth in October—as well as new ones others might suggest that are worth exploring with the Developmental Minister. Here are the five “mission-worthy” possibilities I put forward: 1. Building upon the asset of “beautiful grounds,” consider a Ministry of Ethical Stewardship of Our Land in the 21st Century. Just as the Sisters of St. Joseph in Brentwood have developed a “Land Ethic” statement to guide the way they use their land as a sacred trust for future generations, we might actively manage our 100 acres under our own set of “land ethic” principles, instituting demonstration projects for sustainability, for ecological education for children and adults, for protecting our aquifer, and exploring partnership with our neighbors at the Greentree Foundation. In this time of growing concern about climate change and climate justice, this initiative could be transformative. 2. Building upon our assets of “spacious building” and “caring community,” consider a Special Ministry to Seniors. As we all grow older, some of us—members and non-members alike—are concerned about arresting physical or cognitive decline, about Continued on page 2 1

UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES

TOUCHSTONES

Friday, February 8, 2019, 7:30 PM

loneliness, about retaining a sense of purpose. We could partner with community organizations with expertise in programming for seniors to create an array of services for members of our congregation and the wider community to address some of these concerns. There is an obvious need—and the potential of utilizing two of our major assets—buildings and caring community—to meet this need seems promising.

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Soulful Sundown The Rev. Jennifer L. Brower

Dinner ($4) 6:30 PM Service 7:30 PM with spoken word and live music by the Cosmic Orchestra. Free Coffee House afterward features musical guest Toby Lightman

Sunday, February 10, 2019, 11:00 AM Living Hope, Living Justice The Rev. Mary Katherine Morn We are honored to welcome the President and CEO of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC). Since UUSC’s founding, Unitarian Universalists have been fundamental to UUSC’s work advancing human rights. With our shared values under threat, there is an even louder call to collaborate and even more that we can accomplish together. Rev. Morn will share a sermon about how we can come together, with hope, to advance justice in the face of some of today’s greatest human rights challenges. Also, at the end of the service, the RE dragon will make its annual appearance for the Lunar New Year.

MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTERS In times of pastoral crisis, you may need to reach out to a member of the Ministry Team. Please save and follow these instructions in a critical situation: Monday-Friday during regular business hours, please contact the Temporary Assistant to the Ministers, Nicole Roman, by phone or email: 516.472.2941 or [email protected]. On weekends and after regular business hours, please call the live answering service at 516.795.0329. Transportation Assistance UUCSR offers FREE transportation assistance to Sunday Worship and Soulful Sundown Services for members who are unable to travel due to physical or financial limitations. Contact Nicole Roman, Temporary Assistant to the Ministers, at [email protected] or 516.472.2941 for an application. 2

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3. Building upon our assets of “commitment to UU ideals” and “community outreach,” let’s consider a Ministry of Restorative Practices. Suppose we were to draw upon UU Principles and theology to develop model programs and strategies of restorative justice as alternatives to the systems of retributive justice— punishment and isolation—that dominate in our larger culture. Could we not deal more effectively with conflict both within and outside the congregation? 4. Building upon our assets of “commitment to UU ideals,” “community outreach,” “social justice,” and “spacious buildings,” consider a Ministry of Racial Equity and Inclusion. The Racial Justice Task Force of the Social Justice Committee is actively deepening relationships with communities of color on Long Island. By reaching out to forge these relationships, we may discover new opportunities to advance our commitment to positive social change on Long Island—one of the most segregated areas in the country. Might we significantly expand our commitment to racial equity and inclusion? 5. And finally, building upon our “commitment to UU ideals” and “community outreach,” consider a Ministry of Solidarity and Partnership with other UUs. UUCSR already has strong relationships with leadership at the UUA and other UU institutions. Some in our congregation have long expressed concern about our fellow UU congregations on Long Island: today, only three of the 11 have full-time ministers, yet all have rich histories in their local communities. How might we ensure that there is a powerful UU presence across the island? How might we pool and leverage resources to ensure that UU outreach covers both Nassau and Suffolk counties? Each of you has your own ideas about bold ways we might make a difference in people’s lives in the years ahead. Let’s take some time in the next six months—and beyond—to give voice to those ideas—to explore them through discussions in our committees, at UU Café, at small group meetings, and at congregational gatherings. Today, more than ever, the world needs the values and the vitality that we embody as a community of faith. Let’s come together to chart a course for our future that will enable us to meet that need. Nothing we can do will be more important to our future than identifying possibilities that capture our imaginations, fire our hearts, and animate our spirits. Cheer and blessings, Rev. Ned The Quest

DENOMINATIONAL AFFAIRS

CONGREGATIONAL AFFAIRS Congregational Meeting Notice RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER Congregational Meeting for voting by eligible members NEW DATE: Sunday, February 3, 2019, 12:45 PM, Worship Room Committee Budget Meeting Notices For Discussion of 2019-2020 Committee Budgets

This year’s General Assembly (GA) will take place in Spokane, WA from Wednesday, June 19 through Sunday, June 23, 2019. Applications to be a delegate are in the Lobby at the Welcome Desk, together with a lock box with the GA flyer for collecting applications. Please read over the General Information Packet. The application is due by February 1, 2019. In order to be considered to be a delegate, you must be a member of the Congregation for at least three years by June 2019. This is a new change. If you are planning to attend the conference in any capacity other than as a delegate, we encourage you to fill out the application so that we know you are attending the conference. This way, we can include you in all of our GA hospitality endeavors. A subcommittee of DAC will be looking at applications. We hope to see many of you in Washington!

UU-UNO 2019 Intergenerational Spring Seminar The Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office hosts a UU Intergenerational Seminar every spring to focus on global social justice issues. The UU United Nations Intergenerational Spring Seminar will take place at the United Nations in Manhattan on April 10–April 13, 2019. This year’s theme will challenge us to consider and respond to the Global Refugee Crisis. Youth, Young Adults and Adult are welcome to attend the UU United Nations Seminar. For more information about the UN Conference, please visit: UU United National Intergenerational Spring Seminar. Youth at Spring Seminar The UU UNO Intergenerational Spring Seminar is open to anyone age 14 and up, and typically around half of all participants are between ages 14 and 18. Safety is our top priority—all youth attending the seminar must be accompanied by an adult Sponsor (maximum 5 youth per Sponsor). Upon arriving, a thorough orientation will be provided for Youth and their Sponsors. Registration is Due: February 2, 2019. January 23, 2019

Committee Tuesday February 5

7:30 PM

Bride's Room

Shelter Thursday Rock Forum February 7

7:00 PM

Veatch Oval Room

Caring

Bookstore

Wednesday February 13

4:00 PM

Bride's Room

Social Justice

Wednesday February 13

7:30 PM

Art Gallery

Green Sanctuary

Thursday February 14

7:00 PM

Bride's Room

Men's Group

Sunday February 24

12:30 PM Veatch Conf. Room

DAC

Monday March 4

3:00 PM

Office Conf. Room

Women's Group

Sunday March 10

8:45 AM

Veatch Conf. Room

Art

Tuesday March 12

4:00 PM

Office Conference Room

NOMINATING COMMITTEE The Nominating Committee encourages you to participate in the 2019/2020 congregational year nominating process for term trustees and officers of the Board of Trustees and subdivision governing board members. Boxes have been set up in the Main Lobby and RE Lobby into which you may place your recommendations, or you may submit them electronically by emailing [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is Monday, January 28, 2019. Nominees selected by the Nominating Committee will be voted upon at the annual congregational meeting scheduled for Sunday, June 2, 2019.

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LIFESPAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Carson Jones, Lifespan Religious Education (RE) Coordinator

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS

India Harris, Youth and Young Adult Program Coordinator

Ripples in the Pond of Faith On the first Sunday of the New Year, seven volunteer religious education teachers and I gathered in the Chapel before classes for centering and worship. I believe this to be important since our teachers can’t attend services regularly. We began with the reading, “We Arrive Out of Many Singular Rooms,” spoke our hopes for the New Year into meditative silence, and proceeded out singing, “Love Will Guide Us.” The whole worship lasted mere minutes, but for those in attendance, it was a meaningful pebble dropped into the pond of faith. The ripples carried RE teachers, Ruth O’Shea and Debbie Kahn, into their classrooms, where they shared the experience with our ten 7th Graders and 23 members of our Senior Seminar youth group respectively. More ripples sent Claudia Barbey, Bill Kahn, Judy Wylie-Rosett, Frank Teltsch, and Niha Malcomson through the RE hallway where they told fellow teachers of the profound moment. The ripples returned to the Chapel the following Sunday with a gathering of 12. I am so gratified that our new tradition of pre-RE centering is bringing together teachers from nursery through high school, and one day I hope to see the ripples bring our whole team of 73 through the Chapel doors. Did you know it takes 73 fantastic volunteers, staff, and committee members to make the RE Program happen every Sunday? It is actually many more than that. 73 is the number of people who have honored us by serving in particular roles week-to-week. There are dozens more who support our program as needed, from the friendly faces you see at the RE Welcome Desk, to the helping hands who decorate and run activities at the Halloween and Holiday Decorations Parties, and the caring hearts who assist with big classroom projects like the Sukkah in Grade 3 and the Grade 1 snail parade!

Fun & Games In congregational life, there are unique opportunities to bring everyone together in community. We have multigenerational worship services, a congregational retreat, member events, ceremonial rites of passage, and celebrations of rites of passage. While it probably isn’t possible to see every member of the congregation on Sunday mornings, gatherings held week and weekend nights and holiday weekends allow for us to have deeper connection beyond our family and peer groups. This past summer, my neighborhood held a community game night. A friend suggested that we go, as she’d been before and had a great time. At first, I felt hesitant; I thought it might only be for families or young adolescents, but I decided to check it out. We entered what was a community theater space, and as we were signing in upstairs, I heard loud party music playing downstairs. Downstairs, there were groups of adults, youth, and children jumping double dutch, dancing, and enthusiastically playing card as well as board games at every table. We joined right in; dancing and playing games until the event was over. This event provided a fun and safe space for neighbors to get to know one another while utilizing an important space in the neighborhood in a creative way. Our institutions serve the purpose of bringing us together as a community in more innovative ways than they might have ever imagined. What are some creative approaches that you have for how we might use our congregational space? This month, we’re having our first Game Night at UUCSR. I hope you’ll join us! Friday, January 25, 2019 6:30 PM | Room 6 Game Night Fun and Fellowship for All Ages Child care and pizza provided. To register, please contact India Harris at [email protected] or 516.472.2943

Through their generosity of time and spirit, all of these wonderful people drop pebbles into our pond of faith, sending ripples of grace and giving through each other, through our children and youth, across our faith community, and beyond. The more pebbles we drop, the closer we get to creating a wave of love and commitment, a wave to transform our world in harmony. Won’t you drop a pebble into the pond of faith today? You may be surprised where the ripples lead. 4

Thanks to everyone for supporting Midnight Run this Winter!

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SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Claire Deroche. Social Justice Coordinator

Let’s Pass HALT This Year! Why were eight UUCSR members and friends climbing into the congregational van in the pre-dawn chill of Tuesday, January 15? We were eager to get to Albany to join dozens of other advocates from across the state to continue to pressure legislators to pass the HALT Solitary Confinement Act. UUCSR advocates included Jim Ansel, Maria Ceraulo, Claire Deroche, Kathy de Vos, Chuck Fenimore, and Katie Schall, joined by Jayette Lansbury of NAMI, and Kim Eliano, Chaplain at Rikers Island. Since 2013, members of the Social Justice Committee have been working to educate about the need to end prolonged solitary confinement and advocating for the passage of the Humane Alternatives to Long Term (HALT) Solitary Confinement. The bill passed the Assembly but never went to the floor of the Senate for a vote. With changes in the make-up of the Senate, 2019 may be the year that we see this legislation become law.

SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Together to End Solitary Confinement, Worship Room, 6:30– 7:30 PM. Advocates for ending prolonged solitary confinement gather on the 23rd of every month, remembering those who are in segregated confinement 23 hours a day. This month, after our vigil, we will explore alternatives to solitary confinement through the video experiences of individuals incarcerated in the Colorado State Prison and hear Rick Raemisch, Executive Director, Colorado Department of Corrections explain “Why I Ended the Horror of LongTerm Solitary in Colorado's Prisons.” See the flyer for details. Saturday, January 26, 2019 Cooking for Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN) Guests, 9:00 AM –12:30 PM, Main Kitchen. Meals cooked will be delivered to three shelters run by the INN. Contact John Ryan at 516.487.5571 for information. Monday, January 28, 2019 SJ Mental Health Subcommittee Meeting, 4:00–6:00 PM, Veatch House Conference Room. This subcommittee works to eliminate the stigma of mental illness. New members are being recruited so if you’re interested, please come to this meeting with your ideas and suggestions. Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Everything You Wanted to Know About Transgender, NonBinary, and Intersex People…But Were Afraid To Ask! Tuesday, January 29, Art Gallery, 7:00–9:30 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Program begins at 7:00 PM. This is a free and fact-filled forum that will put an end to misinformation, confusion, and fear! Presented by Gender Equality New York and sponsored by the Social Justice Committee of UUCSR. For further information go to www. facebook.com/genderequalityny and page 11 of this Quest. OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING

Our day in Albany began with a press conference at a replica solitary cell set up between the Legislative Office Building and the entrance to the Capitol Building. This cell was staffed all day by HALT supporters, including survivors of solitary confinement. Meanwhile, other advocates travelled the halls for meetings with legislators. We gathered at 2:30 PM for a wrap up meeting to share our experiences and hear from campaign leaders about next steps. The Campaign for Alternatives to Isolated Confinement (CAIC) has plans for several more advocacy days in Albany, including times when we will join other groups calling for a full package of reforms to address problems with our NYS justice system. For more information about HALT Solitary go to www.nycaic.org If you’d like to join us on the next trip to Albany, please contact Social Justice Coordinator Claire Deroche. Let’s all work to end torture in New York State prisons and jails this year! January 23, 2019

Helping Government Workers during the Government Shutdown: Long Island Cares is currently providing basic necessities at its many locations for government workers who are going without pay because of the shutdown. To help with this effort you can donate online at https://tinyurl.com/yalwl2rg and designate the donation for Government Workers. You can also send a check to LI Cares at 10 Davids Drive (Harry Chapin Way) Hauppauge, NY 11788-2039 with Government Workers on the memo line. Current Campaign for the INN: We have suspended the collection of sheets and men’s clothing for the INN until further notice. Thank you for your generosity. We will let you know when the collection resumes. Food and Clothing Donations: The Social Justice Committee of UUCSR sponsors several ways for members of the congregation to meet the needs of others for food and clothing. Please see the flyer on the table in the main lobby for complete details. 5

VEATCH NEWS

Joan Minieri, Executive Director Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock

MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS Stephen Michael Smith, Music Director

Veatch Visionaries: Ferguson Commission Leader Preaching on Veatch Sunday, January 27 The Reverend Starsky D. Wilson of St. Louis will speak on Veatch Sunday. In this time of so much division and fear, Rev. Starsky will remind us how we can build community. He will reflect on how the criminalization of marginalized people separates us from one another, and what we can do about it. Rev. Starsky was the co-chair of the Ferguson Commission, formed by Missouri’s Governor in 2014 following the murder of Michael Brown. In 2015, the Ferguson Commission released the groundbreaking Forward Through Ferguson: A Path Toward Racial Equity Report, calling for sweeping changes in policing, the courts, child well-being and economic mobility. Rev. Starsky is pastor of Saint John's Church and President and CEO of Veatch grantee, the Deaconess Foundation. Rev. Starsky is also Chair of Veatch grantee, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy.

CALL FOR SINGERS! MUSIC SUNDAY 2019

DUKE ELLINGTON SACRED CONCERT with Chorus, Jazz Orchestra, vocal and instrumental soloists, and dancers

The Veatch Program has worked closely with Rev. Starsky in support of his vision of community marked by justice, peace and love. With Rev. Wilson’s leadership, the Deaconess Foundation is building a movement for child well-being through philanthropy, advocacy and organizing. Through Saint John's, Wilson has led activism on: youth violence prevention, Medicaid expansion, public school accreditation, voter mobilization, capping payday lending and raising the minimum wage, while more than quadrupling worship attendance and annual giving.

REHEARSALS: Thursday evenings 7:30 - 8:30 PM WEEKLY: January 24 through April 11 PERFORMANCE: Sunday, April 14, 2019

We are honored to welcome Rev. Starsky Wilson, and very happy that the RE classes and the UUCSR Jazz Ensemble are participating in the Veatch Sunday Service with us this year.

Contact Music Director Stephen Michael Smith ([email protected]) or a Choir Member or Music Committee Member.

Join us in the Social Hall from 12:45-2:30 PM after the Service to celebrate Veatch’s 60th year and hear from a stellar panel of grantees who are fighting for an inclusive democracy.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting musical journey and exploration with the music of Duke Ellington!

EDWARD MILLER MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND Founded by the then Music Committee of UUCSR in June 2004, the Edward Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Edward Miller (1943-1997), UUCSR Music Director and life-long music educator. The scholarships are to support music education. Recipients are chosen by the Nassau Music Educators Association.

Deaconess Advocates Fighting for their Community The Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock provides support for efforts within the religious and spiritual mission of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock where their purposes are best served by outside agencies acting under the Veatch Program and the Congregation. 6

Funding for the scholarship is generated by the annual Cabaret at the Rock, under the direction of UUCSR member Richard Bock. This year, due to the success of the 16th annual event, enough funds were raised to offer two $2,500 scholarships! Please encourage Nassau County graduating high school seniors (who are not UUCSR students) to visit www.uucsr.org for a scholarship application. Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2019. The Quest

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Ben Bortin, Membership and Volunteer Coordinator Natalie Johnsen It’s a delight to welcome Natalie Johnsen as a Member of this congregation, as of this past November 4, 2018. Natalie grew up in Dryden, NY, just outside of Ithaca. Since then, career pursuits have taken her all over the country, but particular favorite communities have been Salem, MA, and Weston, VT. In the latter community, she met her husband as they participated in the summer Weston Playhouse Theater. Happily for us, she moved to Long Island in 2012. Natalie had no particular formal religious upbringing, but in her high school years, developed an interest in earthbased spirituality and goddess religion. She joined the UU Society of Salem, MA, where she was a member for several years. Reading the Principles and Purposes of Unitarian Universalism for the first time, she realized they beautifully mirrored her own values. She heard of this congregation through friendly associations with people who were members here. A major passion for Natalie is theater, and she is also an avid reader, especially of historical fiction and “speculative fiction” (science fiction and even fairy tales). She also knits and quilts, and is an enthusiastic mushroom “forager.” I think you will really enjoy getting to know her. Welcome again, Natalie!

2019

Newcomer Orientation

Considering membership in the congregation? Would you like to learn more about Unitarian Universalism, its heritage, values, and the programs offered at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock? These four sessions are required for those considering membership. Please join us for stimulating conversations! REVISED SCHEDULE Sunday, February 10

1:00-2:30 pm

Art Gallery

Sunday, February 17

1:00-2:30 pm

Office Conference Rm

Sunday, February 24

1:00-2:30 pm

Office Conference Rm

Child Care available if requested in advance. For more information, contact Membership Coordinator Ben Bortin, [email protected] or 516.472.2934.

MEMBER EVENTS Join fellow congregants for lunch at Pearl East in Manhasset Thursday, February 21, 1:00 PM $30 cash, inclusive of tax and tip Contact Ben Bortin for information, [email protected], 516.472.2934.

THANK YOUS Chess Corner Interested in playing chess? A Chess Corner will be at the back of the UU Café on second Sundays, 12:15 PM. The next one will be on February 10, 2019. Contact Ben Bortin, [email protected] or 516.472.2934 for details.

January 23, 2019

Thanks to all who returned Guest at Your Table boxes. We sent $1,775.59 to the UU Service Committee. This is more than double the $850 we sent last year. The Christmas Eve collections totaled $2,377.56. This donation was sent to the Interfaith Nutrition Network-INN. Thanks for your generosity. Claire Deroche What a wonderful feeling to have so many caring fellow congregants. Thank you all for the cards, notes, calls, and flowers. I feel truly blessed as I begin my healing process from open-heart surgery. Richard Bock 7

SHELTER ROCK FORUM Colin Woodhouse, Chair

on the record

COMMUNIT Y FORUM

With Nassau County Executive

Laura Curran

The first in a series hosted by Blank Slate Media and the UUCSR Shelter Rock Forum The county executive will answer topical questions posed first by award-winning journalist and Blank Slate Media publisher Steven Blank and then in a question-andanswer period with members of the audience.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 | 7:30-9 PM UUCSR WORSHIP ROOM ADMISSION IS FREE

Registration not required for UUCSR members. Public registration open at: www.theislandnow.com/communityforum

Refreshments will be served following the Forum. Event sponsored by:

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GREEN SANCTUARY COMMITTEE Jim Peters, Chair

This article reflects our stewardship of the earth and our commitment to the Seventh Principle. Interested in a CSA?

The Real Crisis: Climate The proposed Border Wall between the United States and Mexico is viewed as a crisis by the current Trump administration. In our opinion, it is not, but will cause a real crisis in the United States as dealing with climate disasters becomes untenable. By taking funds from the Army Corps of Engineers, the fixers of climate disasters, as suggested, people’s lives will be impacted by more suffering and hardships. The Army Corps of Engineers is a Federal agency under the Department of Defense composed of 37,000 civilian and military personnel. Their job is to engineer, design, construct and manage oversight of water resources, safeguard and develop projects to foster sustainability, and restore navigation channels, levees, and beach barriers after storms. These efforts will be thwarted. A barrier, such as a Border Wall, would also alter the sustainability of animals that cross between the countries and hurt people who live there. Eminent domain used to acquire their property would abuse their rights of free access.

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) provides an opportunity to purchase a share of produce grown on a small local farm. If there is significant interest, full and half shares of produce would be delivered to UUCSR. Participants must be available to pick up on appointed day and time each week during the growing season. The price will depend on what farm is chosen and what size share you choose. Please contact Sharyn Esposito ([email protected] or 516.472.2960) to express your possible interest by January 30, 2019. All members, staff, and surrounding community are welcome. Thank you. Green Sanctuary Committee

The Green Sanctuary Committee and Social Justice Committee at UUCSR Present

The undocumented immigration issue is one that should be solved politically by our Congress as well as the climate crisis. Currently, there is a growing grassroots climate mobilization movement. This means we have an advocacy working toward large-scale political action against global warming and the ensuing catastrophes. These activists believe that the crisis of climate change requires a national economic effort on the scale of the American mobilization of the home front during World War II. In other words, they predict a climate emergency that poses a risk to all life on earth. The breakdown of our climate system means we should not divert funds for a Border Wall, but face the real crisis by investing funds in a safe-climate economy. This should be part of a Green New Deal proposed by newly elected members of Congress. We should start to support clean renewable energy over fossil fuels in order to get to zero emissions. Science indicates we need a drawdown by 2030, or this existential threat will be real. Climate mobilization organizers and chapters are beginning to grow in cities throughout the United States. They are planning for climate disasters and working to stop them. Therefore, we have a chance to get better environmental laws passed and put our money behind an issue that will have positive results. We hope there will be more advocates investing in the fight for our climate not in divisive canards. Elaine Peters for the Green Sanctuary Committee January 23, 2019

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 7:30 PM • Social Hall

Michael Moore’s “Fahrenheit 11/9” is a provocative and comedic look at the times in which we live. It will explore the two most important questions facing us today: • How did we get here? • How do we get out? free to all

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CONGREGATIONAL AFFAIRS

ART COMMITTEE

Program Committee Information Tables Committee Sundays

We are looking forward to the next Art Exhibit, featuring artists Roya Shamsdiba and Majid Khosrowshahian. The Artist Reception will be Sunday, February 17 from 1:00-3:00 PM. If you can’t make the reception, we hope you will take the opportunity to visit the Gallery and enjoy the exhibit the next time you are in the building.

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From now through April, the Program Council will sponsor information tables in the Lobby on many Sundays after Worship Services. This will provide an opportunity for members to become more informed about the activities of UUCSR’s Program Committees and for committees to invite the participation of new members. On Sunday, February 17, 2019, the All Congregation Retreat, Caring Committee, and Member Events Committee will be available for conversation. Please stop by.

Shirley Arlt, chair

LGBTQ Affairs For several years, the Social Justice Committee has had a LGBTQ Subcommittee. Due to lack of capacity, it has been largely inactive. Committee Chair Diane Haney and Social Justice CoordinatorClaire Deroche would be happy to hear from members about what needs this subcommittee could meet or activities it could provide. Please contact Diane at [email protected] or Claire at cderoche@ uucsr.org with your thoughts and suggestions.

ADULT PROGRAMS COMMITTEE WinterFlower Regla Robinson, Chair

Dramatic Readings Chinglish by David Henry Hwang Friday, January 25, 2019 | Art Gallery 6:00 PM Potluck Dinner | 7:00 PM Play Reading Join us in our continuing venture in reading plays: some old, some new, comedy, drama, farce. Copies are distributed and parts are chosen by participants at the event, so no need for preparation. After the reading, we will discuss the play, the author, relevance and interpretation. If you don’t want to be an actor, come anyway to share in the discussion. Suggested donation is $10 per person per session and that includes a pot luck dinner and beverages. If you bring food to share suggested donation is $5. Registration is required for planning purposes. Maximum number of participants is 20. For questions or RSVPs please contact Jessica Pond at [email protected] or call 516.472.2914.

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We are always hoping to entice members to join the Art Committee—you don’t need to be an artist, just be a lover of the arts! We meet the second Tuesday of each month, at 4:00 PM in the Office Conference Room. Drop by a meeting and introduce yourself! The Art Committee will be discussing our upcoming Budget on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. If you have questions or concerns, please join us then.

DENOMINATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (DAC) Robin Finnan-Jones, Chair

Explore the UU World Outside Our Congregation’s Walls The Denominational Affairs Committee (DAC) is in need of congregants to partner with Unitarian Universalist affiliates such as LIAC (Long Island Area Council); CER (Central East Region); UUUNO (Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office); or Partner Church in Csiksereda, Transylvania. You would serve as DAC liaisons to these interesting and important affiliates. This could be a meaningful way of serving UUCSR while expanding your horizons on Unitarian Universalism in the larger world. For further information, please contact Robin Finnan-Jones, DAC chair at [email protected] or attend a future DAC meeting on Tuesdays, February 5, March 5, May 7 and June 4, 2019 at 7:30 PM.

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CARING COMMITTEE

SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE

Diane Lombardy, Chair

The Caring Committee works with the Ministry Team to provide support to our community and address needs of individuals as they arise. Members attend monthly meetings and vote when indicated. Volunteers participate in a variety of activities (quilting groups, Thanksgiving, Memorial Services, etc.). All congregants are welcome to attend all meetings.

UUCSR Social Justice Committee and

Gender Equality New York present

Everything You Wanted To Know About Transgender, Non-Binary, & Intersex People

The Caring Committee provides meals for congregants during illnesses and other periods of need. We are in the process of developing a group called Caring Chefs. The hope is that this group will cook at UUCSR on a regular basis, much like those cooking for the INN, so we can store food in our freezer and have it ready for whenever it is needed.

...but were afraid to ask!

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 UU Congregation at Shelter Rock

Art Gallery 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, NY 11030

The Caring Committee will have an information table in the Lobby after Service on February 17. There you can learn about our activities and how to get involved. Some of our members have compiled information about services for seniors in Queens and Nassau counties. There is much more available than we had imagined prior to investigating this!

7:00 - 9:30 PM

Doors open at 6:30 PM Program starts at 7:00 PM

This FREE and fact-filled forum will put an end to misinformation, confusion, and fear!

All are welcome to attend our budget meeting on Tuesday, February 5, at 7:30 in the Bride's Room. Anyone interested in volunteering or participating, please contact me, or any committee member.

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Sunday, February 2019 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, NY3, 11030 5:30 - 10:00 PM Social Hall

7:00 - 9:30 PM

Doors open at 6:30 PM Program starts at 7:00 PM

HOT FOOD, SALAD, SANDWICHES, SNACKS DESSERTS and BEVERAGES

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MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS Stephen Michael Smith, Music Director

We Need Your Talent! Do you sing, dance, mime or tell (good) jokes? We need you on stage for MUSIC AMONG US 2019!

Music Among Us SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2019 1:00 PM Social Hall

All levels of musicians, musical groups and singers are invited to perform…especially youth! Please register by: February 3, 2019 Advance registration is required to perform at Music Among Us. Please email the following information to Music Liaison, Lea Titza at [email protected] or complete and return this form to the Music Among Us box located in the lobby by the February 3, 2019 deadline. Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Information ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________Phone: _____________________________________________________________ Are you under 18 years old? ___ YES

___ NO

If YES, please supply parent name and contact information:

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Act or selection to be performed:_____________________________________________________________________________________ (Please note, performer must secure their own pianist if one is needed for their performance) Length of performance: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Will you need AV assistance (will you need a CD or video played as part of your performance): _________________ Other pertinent information: _________________________________________________________________________________________ 12

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WOMEN’S GROUP

Sandra Hazel Frank, Women’s Group President

WG WOMEN’S GROUP

The Women’s Group of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock presents

TGIF

Meaningful Restorative Collage Workshop

WORSHIP COMMITTEE Betty Nuxoll, Chair

The Worship Committee is completing its review of summer Worship Services and is seeking recommendations. In recent years, we have included a cross section of UU ministers from other congregations, UU interns and seminarians, and speakers from other religious traditions. Guest preachers have been recommended by the UUCSR ministers, Worship Committee members, and members of UUCSR. If in your travels to conferences, retreats, or other congregations you have encountered preachers you admired, please forward your recommendations to Worship Committee chair Betty Nuxoll ([email protected]) or to committee liaison Lea Titza (ltitza@ uucsr.org). Nominations are needed by Tuesday, February 4, 2019.

a journey of self discovery; a path to healing

Hosted by MARLA FRIEDMAN, Ph.D., CN

Friday, February 1, 2019 6:30 PM • Art Gallery Please bring anything (images, meaningful quotes, etc.) that resonate with you. Materials will also be provided. This is a fun opportunity to tune into your intuition and imagination. Come join me, and through the flow of your creative process, have the opportunity to express what is meaningful to you.

$15 per person • Pay in advance • Maximum 20 attendees Contact Sharyn at [email protected] or 516.472.2960

MARLA FRIEDMAN, a Ph.D. in Psychology, is NYS licensed and Nationally Certified in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with over thirty years in practice. Dr. Friedman is a graduate and Associate of the Viktor Frankl Institute for Meaning Centered Therapy, a Certified Trauma Professional, and a trained provider of EMDR therapy. Dr. Friedman has done extensive training in couples therapy; and also provides therapy for addiction, codependency, and for the partners of addicts in recovery.

Light supper will be served!

WG-Women Talk Daytime Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 12:00 PM The topic will be Current Events.

MILESTONES Sometimes... we need to be explicit with our permission and encourage the sharing of milestones. In Worship and through our Quest newsletter, we mark the milestones in the lives of our members. Milestones include the celebration of rites of passage: ceremonies of naming & dedication for infants and children, coming of age, weddings, and memorial and funeral services. But there are many other meaningful moments that can be shared and honored within the religious community. Milestones include the events that bring us joy, call forth our prayers, challenge us, bring sorrow, and inspire hope. They are everything from getting a first driver’s license, to a first or next job, from moving into a home, as well as the need for support when facing the loss of a job or having to move from a beloved home. We hope you’ll want to share your joy at welcoming a child or grandchild, your hopes when moving into retirement, your pride when marking an anniversary of recovery from addiction, and more. We hope you will choose to share your milestones with the members and ministry team here at the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock. Milestones should be directed to the Assistant to the Ministers, at [email protected], 516.472.2941.

WG-Women Talk Daytime Series When: Where: Time: Bring:

First & Third Wednesday of each month The Art Gallery 12 noon to 2:00 PM Lunch [cookies & beverage provided]

Women’s Group Book Series Friday, February 15, 2019 Educated by Tara Westover Led by Lee Geisen January 23, 2019

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PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please see UUCSR.org for additional details on all programs. See LIACUU.org for other area congregations. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019

Together to End Solitary Confinement, 6:30 PM, Worship Room NAMI Family Support Group, 7:00 PM, RE Room 15 Investment Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Art Gallery Inisfada-Zen Sitting Meditation, 7:30 PM, Social Hall, Bride's Room Program Council Meeting, 7:30 PM, Veatch Ballroom

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019

Yoga, 9:30 AM, Veatch Ballroom AA Meeting, 10:30 AM, Room 206, 207 Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 PM, Choir Rehearsal Room

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2019

Veatch Weekend Meeting, 11:00 AM, Office Conference Room Members' Bridge Lessons & Game Play, 1:00 PM, Veatch Ballroom Dramatic Readings, 6:00 PM, Art Gallery Game Night, 6:30 PM, RE Wing

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019

Saturday INN Cooking, 9:00 AM, Main Kitchen Caring Hearts - Quilters, 10:00 AM, Room 204, 205 Worship Assistant Training meeting, 10:00 AM, Office Conference Room, Worship Room Yoga, 11:00 AM, Art Gallery

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2019

Peace and Meditation Service, 9:00 AM, Chapel Great Books-Modern American Poetry & Consuming Interests, 9:00 AM, RE Room 4 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, 9:00 AM, Worship Room Choir Rehearsal, 10:00 AM, Worship Room Bagel Breakfast, 10:00 AM, Social Hall Young People's Choir Rehearsal, 10:00 AM, Choir Rehearsal Room RE Classes, 11:00 AM, RE Wing Worship Service, 11:00 AM, Worship Room UU Café, 12:00 PM, Social Hall Veatch Sunday (incl. Veatch Annual Meeting) [open to all], 12:45 PM, Social Hall Men's Group Meeting, 12:30 PM, Veatch Conference Room Music and Performing Arts Committee, 12:45 PM, CANCELLED SGM Facilitators Meeting, 1:00 PM, Office Conference Room

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2019

Mental Health SJC Sub-Committee Monthly Meetings, 4:00 PM, Veatch Conference Room

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2019

Overeaters Anonymous, 10:30 AM, Veatch Ballroom Nar-ANON Meeting, 6:30 PM, RE Room 19

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Kundalini Yoga, 7:00 PM, Veatch Ballroom Everything You Wanted To Know About Transgender, Non-Binary & Intersex People, 7:00 PM, Art Gallery

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2019

Members' Bridge Group, 1:00 PM, Veatch Ballroom Inisfada-Zen Sitting Meditation, 7:30 PM, Veatch Ballroom, Terrace Nominating Committee Meeting, 7:30 PM, Bride's Room

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2019

Yoga, 9:30 AM, Veatch Ballroom AA Meeting, 10:30 AM, Room 206, 207 Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 PM, Choir Rehearsal Room

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2019

Members' Bridge Lessons & Game Play, 1:00 PM, Veatch Ballroom T.G.I.F. - Meaningful Collage, 7:30 PM, Art Gallery Inisfada-Zen Retreat, 7:30 PM, Veatch Ballroom, Terrace

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2019

Inisfada-Zen Retreat, 9:00 AM, Veatch Ballroom, Terrace Caring Hearts - Quilters, 10:00 AM, Room 204, 205 Yoga, 11:00 AM, Art Gallery Senior Seminar Sleepover, 6:30 PM, RE Wing

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2019

Women's Group Board Meeting, 8:45 AM, Veatch Conference Room Great Books-Modern American Poetry & Consuming Interests, 9:00 AM, RE Room 4 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, 9:00 AM, Ensemble Rehearsal Room Choir Rehearsal, 10:00 AM, Worship Room Bagel Breakfast, 10:00 AM, Social Hall Young People's Choir Rehearsal, 10:00 AM, Choir Rehearsal Room RE Classes, 11:00 AM, RE Wing Worship Service, 11:00 AM, Worship Room UU Café, 12:00 PM, Social Hall Love and Stitches, 12:30 PM, RE Room 15 Community Service Learning Session, 12:45 PM, RE Room 6, 10, 15 Congregational Meeting (RESCHEDULED), 12:45 PM, Worship Room Super Bowl Feast, 5:30 PM, Social Hall

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2019

Overeaters Anonymous, 10:30 AM, Veatch Ballroom Racial Justice Task Force Meeting, 6:15 PM, Veatch Conference Room Nar-ANON Meeting, 6:30 PM, RE Room 19 Kundalini Yoga, 7:00 PM, Veatch Ballroom Agenda Planning Meeting, 7:30 PM, Veatch Library

Caring Committee Meeting, 7:30 PM, Bride's Room Denominational Affairs Meeting, 7:30 PM, Office Conference Room

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 06, 2019

Women Talk Daytime, 12:00 PM, Art Gallery Members' Bridge Group, 1:00 PM, Veatch Ballroom SRI Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Veatch Conference Room Inisfada-Zen Sitting Meditation, 7:30 PM, Veatch Ballroom, Terrace Membership Committee Meeting, 7:30 PM, Art Gallery

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2019

Yoga, 9:30 AM, Veatch Ballroom SJC INN Cooking - Thursday, 9:30 AM, Main Kitchen AA Meeting, 10:30 AM, Room 206, 207 Shelter Rock Forum Committee Monthly Meeting, 7:00 PM, Veatch Oval Room Transition Team Meeting, 7:30 PM, Bride's Room Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 PM, Choir Rehearsal Room

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2019

Members' Bridge Lessons & Game Play, 1:00 PM, Veatch Ballroom Soulful Sundown-Supper, 6:30 PM, Art Gallery Soulful Sundown-Service, followed by Coffee House, 7:30 PM, Social Hall

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2019

Love and Stitches, 8:30 AM, RE Room 15 Caring Hearts - Quilters, 10:00 AM, Room 204, 205 Music Among Us - Rehearsal, 10:00 AM, Social Hall Yoga, 11:00 AM, Art Gallery

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2019

SGM Second Sunday- Early AM Meeting, 8:30 AM, Office Conference Room Great Books-Modern American Poetry & Consuming Interests, 9:00 AM, RE Room 4 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, 9:00 AM, Ensemble Rehearsal Room Worship Committee Meeting, 9:15 AM, Bride's Room Choir Rehearsal, 10:00 AM, Worship Room Bagel Breakfast, 10:00 AM, Social Hall Young People's Choir Rehearsal, 10:00 AM, Choir Rehearsal Room RE Classes, 11:00 AM, RE Room 1 Worship Service, 11:00 AM, Worship Room UU Cafe, 12:00 PM, Social Hall Do You Believe?, 1:00 PM, RE Room 14 Music Among Us, 1:00 PM, Social Hall Membership Orientation,, 1:00 PM, Art Gallery GA Delegate Review Meeting, 1:15 PM, Office Conference Room The Quest

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please see UUCSR.org for additional details on all programs. See LIACUU.org for other area congregations. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Overeaters Anonymous, 10:30 AM, Veatch Ballroom Art Committee Meeting, 4:00 PM, Office Conference Room Nar-ANON Meeting, 6:30 PM, RE Room 19 Kundalini Yoga, 7:00 PM, Veatch Ballroom Personnel Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Veatch Oval Room RE Committee Meeting, 7:30 PM, Art Gallery Housing Board Meeting, 7:30 PM, Veatch Library Publicity & Promotions, 7:30 PM, Bride's Room

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Reach Out America, 12:30 PM, Social Hall Small Group Ministry Second Wednesday Meeting, 1:00 PM, Hadley House Community Room Members' Bridge Group, 1:00 PM, Veatch Ballroom Bookstore Committee Meeting, 4:00 PM, Bride's Room NAMI Family Support Group, 7:00 PM, RE Room 15 Inisfada-Zen Sitting Meditation, 7:30 PM, Veatch Ballroom, Terrace Small Group Ministry Second Wednesday PM Meeting, 7:30 PM, RE Room 19 Social Justice Monthly Meeting, 7:30 PM, Art Gallery Food & Water Watch Monthly Meeting, 7:30 PM, Veatch Conference Room Nominating Committee Meeting, 7:30 PM, Bride's Room Emergency Preparedness Meeting, 7:30 PM, Office Conference Room

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Yoga, 9:30 AM, Art Gallery AA Meeting, 10:30 AM, Room 206, 207 Green Sanctuary Monthly Meeting, 7:00 PM, Bride's Room Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 PM, Choir Rehearsal Room

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2019

SGM Third Friday Hadley House Meeting, 1:00 PM, Hadley House Community Room Members' Bridge Lessons & Game Play, 1:00 PM, Veatch Ballroom Soulful Songs & Stories, 7:00 PM, RE Room 14 Women's Group Book Series, 7:30 PM, Art Gallery

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Saturday INN Cooking, 9:00 AM, Main Kitchen Caring Hearts - Quilters, 10:00 AM, Room 204, 205 Yoga, 11:00 AM, Art Gallery Hadley House Luncheon Courtesy of Caring Committee, 12:00 PM, Veatch Ballroom

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Great Books-Modern American Poetry & Consuming Interests, 9:00 AM, RE Room 4

January 23, 2019

Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, 9:00 AM, Ensemble Rehearsal Room Building and Grounds Meeting, 9:00 AM, Office Conference Room Coordinators Meeting for Small Group Ministry, 9:00 AM, Bride's Room Choir Rehearsal, 10:00 AM, Worship Room Bagel Breakfast, 10:00 AM, Social Hall Worship Service, 11:00 AM, Worship Room UU Café, 12:00 PM, Social Hall Chess Games, 12:00 PM, Social Hall Love and Stitches, 12:30 PM, RE Room 15 Third Sunday SGM Meeting, 1:00 PM, Bride's Room Membership Orientation, 1:00 PM, Office Conference Room Artist Reception - Roya Shamsdiba & Majid Khosrowshahian, 1:00 PM, Art Gallery

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019

BUILDING CLOSED-President's Day Holiday

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Overeaters Anonymous, 10:30 AM, Veatch Ballroom RESCHEDULED -Small Group Ministry Third Tuesday Meeting, 7:00 PM, Bride's Room Kundalini Yoga, 7:00 PM, Social Hall Board of Trustees Meeting, 7:30 PM, Veatch Ballroom

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Women Talk Daytime, 12:00 PM, Art Gallery Members' Bridge Group, 1:00 PM, Veatch Ballroom LLS Myeloma Support Group Meeting, 6:00 PM, RE Room 16 Climate Justice Task Force Meeting, 7:00 PM, Art Gallery Inisfada-Zen Sitting Meditation, 7:30 PM, Veatch Ballroom, Terrace Transcendentalism: Emerson, Parker, and Fuller, 7:30 PM, Veatch Library

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Lunch Bunch-Pearl East, 1:00 PM, Manhasset Yoga, 9:30 AM, Art Gallery AA Meeting, 10:30 AM, Room 206, 207 NAMI Sibling & Children of Peer Support Group, 7:00 PM, RE Room 17 SRF - Community Forum with Laura Curran, 7:30 PM, Worship Room Board of Trustees Meeting, 7:30 PM, Veatch Ballroom Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 PM, Choir Rehearsal Room

205 Together to End Solitary Confinement, 10:00 AM, Chapel, RE Room 15 Yoga, 11:00 AM, Art Gallery

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Peace and Meditation Service, 9:00 AM, Chapel Great Books-Modern American Poetry & Consuming Interests, 9:00 AM, RE Room 4 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, 9:00 AM, Ensemble Rehearsal Room Choir Rehearsal, 10:00 AM, Worship Room Bagel Breakfast, 10:00 AM, Social Hall Worship Service, 11:00 AM, Worship Room UU Café, 12:00 PM, Social Hall Men's Group Meeting, 12:30 PM, Veatch Conference Room Membership Orientations, 1:00 PM, Office Conference Room Music at Shelter Rock, Jazz Concert, 1:30 PM, Worship Room Jazz Concert Reception, 2:30 PM, Art Gallery

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Mental Health SJC Sub-Committee Monthly Meetings, 4:00 PM, Veatch Conference Room

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Overeaters Anonymous, 10:30 AM, Veatch Ballroom Nar-ANON Meeting, 6:30 PM, RE Room 19 Small Group Ministry Fourth Tuesday Meeting, 7:00 PM, Veatch Terrace Room Kundalini Yoga, 7:00 PM, Veatch Ballroom Committee on Ministry Meeting, 7:30 PM, Office Conference Room

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Members' Bridge Group, 1:00 PM, Veatch Ballroom Adult Programs Meeting, 5:00 PM, Veatch Conference Room NAMI Family Support Group, 7:00 PM, RE Room 15 Investment Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Office Conference Room Inisfada-Zen Sitting Meditation, 7:30 PM, Social Hall, Bride's Room Program Council Meeting, 7:30 PM, Veatch Ballroom

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Yoga, 9:30 AM, Art Gallery AA Meeting, 10:30 AM, Room 206, 207 Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 PM, Choir Rehearsal Room

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Cornell Master Gardners, 10:00 AM, Social Hall Members' Bridge Lessons & Game Play, 1:00 PM, Veatch Ballroom Dramatic Readings, 6:00 PM, Art Gallery

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Visit UUCSR.org for additional calendar programs and events.

Caring Hearts - Quilters, 10:00 AM, Room 204, 15

unitarian universalist congregation at shelter rock

48 Shelter Rock Rd. Manhasset, NY 11030 | 516.627.6560 | uucsr.org / [email protected]

Minister for Pastoral Care Rev. Jennifer L. Brower ([email protected]) Minister of Lifespan Religious Education Rev. Dr. Natalie M. Fenimore ([email protected]) Interim Senior Minister Rev. Ned Wight ([email protected]) Congregation Operations Administrator Adam Barshak ([email protected]) Veatch Executive Director Joan Minieri ([email protected]) Music Director Stephen Michael Smith ([email protected]) Membership & Volunteer Coordinator Ben Bortin ([email protected]) Lifespan Religious Education Coordinator Carson Jones ([email protected]) Youth & Young Adult Program Coordinator India Harris ([email protected]) Social Justice Coordinator Claire Deroche ([email protected])

January 23, 2019,

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

FIRST CLASS MAIL DATED MATERIAL

Officers of the Congregation President: Klaus Masuch Vice President: Mark Hartman Secretary: John Ryan Treasurer: Brian Muellers Members of the Board of Trustees Marilyn Fischell Jana North Shanti Carole Flot Robert Nuxoll Edwin Frank Rebecca Smith Barry Nobel Vic Weit

Next Quest: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 | Deadline for Content: Thursday, January 31, 2019

22nd ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND | UUCSR ALL-CONGREGATION RETREAT 22nd ALL-CONGREGATION RETREAT MAY 2019 MAY24–27, 24-27, 2019

“I Will Walk With You”

For details and registration, visit uucsr.org/stonypoint2019

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