issue 44 oct./nov. 2011 -...

Growing Souls, Doing Justice, and Being Bold in a Caring Community since 1825

Here At CommunityMembers Out and About

BirthdaysPage 2

Here At CommunityA Note form DevonA Note from Valerie

Gallery35 The New Sanctuary

Task ForcePages 3-4

OpportunitiesPages 5-8

Back PageOctober Calendar

November CalendarCredits & Guidelines

Page 9-10

Issue 44 • Oct./Nov. 2011

On Tuesday, September 13th, a group of

members and friends of Community

Church, including two members of First

Church in Brooklyn and a young man (5 years

old) from the Museum Magnet School in

Manhattan (and his mother) took a tour of

Plymouth Church in Brooklyn Heights, the first

of a series of “Spiritual Journeys” led by Esther

Rosado, our Director of Lifespan Religious

Education.

Once called the “Grand Central Depot” of the

Underground Railroad, Plymouth Church has

just changed its name back to what it was

before the 1934 merger with the Church of the

Pilgrims, also in Brooklyn.

The tour was given by Lois Rosebrooks, Director

of History Ministry Services at Plymouth Church.

Lois’ storytelling ability made the historical

events come alive with chilling effect as she

described the buildings and their furnishings,

many of which are original. Lois spoke candidly

about Plymouth Church’s first pastor, Henry

Ward Beecher, and his untiring passion for jus-

tice. She talked about two of his 12 siblings,

Harriet Beecher Stowe, whose novel, Uncle Tom’s

Cabin, was inspired by real life events, and

Katherine Beecher, an effective educator who

inspired the establishment of girls’ schools

across the nation. Lois gave a history of

“Beecher’s Bibles,” boxes packed with rifles,

but lined with Bibles (in case they were opened

accidentally during shipment), destined for anti-

slavery settlers in Kansas Territory. She also

described the ripple effect Beecher’s revolution-

ary hymnal, The Plymouth Collection, which put

words and music on the same page for the first

time, had on Protestant worship throughout the

land.

In the sanctuary, Lois pointed out the pew where

Abraham Lincoln sat during one of his two visits

to Plymouth Church in 1860, and talked exten-

sively about Mark Twain’s relationship with the

church and its two pastors, the second of whom

was Henry’s younger brother. (Twain’s best-sell-

ing novel during his lifetime, The Innocents

Abroad, was based on a pilgrimage he took with

members of Plymouth Church to the Holy Land in

1867.) She described how congregants would

begin lining up at 6 am on Sunday mornings in

order to get a seat in the sanctuary to hear

Henry Ward Beecher, and how some actually

slept outside along Orange St. the night before

Charles Dickens spoke there. She recounted

Beecher’s prediction that it was going to take

100 years for the nation to heal in the wake of

the murder of Abraham Lincoln, and how, almost

100 years later (1963), the Rev. Dr. Martin

Luther King, Jr. delivered his speech, The

American Dream, in that same sanctuary before

heading down to Washington, D.C.

The tour included well-documented details of the

church’s activities on the Underground Railroad,

as well as a portrait (not the original) of Pinky,

the enslaved “mixed-race” girl who was pur-

Where Does Your Spiritual Journey Lead You?by Brenda Carpenter

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October 2011

2 Christie Jeffers5 Jiajun Wu9 Brigid Shorter-Cupolo

11 Rosalie AndersonJacob Hudson Buron

14 Deborah Washburn19 Doris Jeffrey20 Kai Peter Garcia23 Laura Breach

Polly Franchini25 Mary DeLisi

Laurence Reilly26 Craige Moore Cioletti27 Laura Ann Wilson28 Eva Foreman30 Ray Olive Clark

BIRTHDAYS

November 2011

1 Mary Gilliard2 Annise Jean Bradley5 Everette Ball5 Ruth Miller11 Ed Fox 13 Maria Longas13 John Yancey13 Kate Hinds14 Catherine Ross15 Bruce Southworth19 Odella Washington22 Connie Moore23 Jane DeTorre25 Andrew Daniele25 Charlotte McPherson25 Penelope Stothers27 Ed Dejowski28 Martha Wagner

BIRTHDAYS

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Members Out and About

On Thursday evening October 6th, Joel

Mandelbaum’s Chaconne for Chamber

Orchestra will be premiered by the Nova

Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by

Donghyun Kim at the Good Shepherd Faith

Presbyterian Church, 152 West 66th Street

(between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue)

at 8 pm. He will offer a talk about the program

at 7:15 pm. The program will include Mozart's

Sinfonia Concertante with superb violin and

viola soloists and Copland's Appalachian

Spring. Tickets are $20 ($10 for students and

seniors) but Joel will gladly supply free comps

to any Community Church member who

notifies him in advance.

(more news next page)

chased by members of Plymouth Church at a mock auction and

then granted her freedom on the spot, and the sculpture of Henry

Ward Beecher accompanied by two teenage African-American

girls (the Edmonson sisters) who were also purchased from slav-

ery by the congregation. We also saw the stained glass windows

made by Louis Comfort Tiffany that were moved from the former

Church of the Pilgrims to Plymouth Church in 1953, as well as an

authentic chunk of Plymouth Rock.

Additional events in this series, organized with the help of church

member and licensed NYC tour guide Brenda Carpenter, are

planned throughout the remainder of the church year. Plans

include a visit to Temple Emanu-El, the largest and most beauti-

ful synagogue in NYC; an outing to the Tibetan Buddhist retreat

on Staten Island; an evening of gospel music at Abyssinian

Baptist Church in Harlem; and more. Not all of the destinations,

however, are places of worship.

On October 24 we plan to visit the Rubin Museum of Art for a

guided tour of the exhibit, Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism,

Christianity and Islam. We will gather in the Rubin Museum Café

(150 West 17th Street, (off 7th Avenue, NYC) on the ground floor

for an optional lunch and conversation beginning at 1:00 p.m.

The entrance fee is as follows: Adults ~ $10.00, Seniors (65 and

older) ~ $5.00, Students ~ $5.00, Children (12 and younger) ~

Free.

In the spring, an outing to the Cloisters in Upper Manhattan is in

the works.

For information on costs, travel arrangements, etc., or to sign up

for any of these “spiritual journeys,” please see Esther Rosado

during Fellowship Hour or contact her at 212.683.4988, ext. 23 or

at [email protected]

Where Does Your Spiritual Journey Lead You?

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A Note from Devon Allison~ Interim Administrator

Dear Members and Friends of Community,

As we awaited Hurricane Irene I experienced firsthand the

extraordinary commitment of the church staff to the operations

of the church.

I can say with few exceptions that everyone stepped up, to ensure

the safety of our guests, members and property.

Valerie worked from home on her vacation to send out email

updates and notifications concerning the impending storm and to

alert members that we would not be holding Sunday Services.

Franklin too came in on his vacation to remove items from the

roof and grounds that might blow around during the hurricane.

Robin and Brianna worked tirelessly on Thursday before the

hurricane to ensure the safety of our guests. They left flashlights

and information in every room in case of severe weather. They

informed guests who to contact and that I was on site if any

emergency arose. Robin took every call I made to her as questions

arose and was most helpful.

Anthony worked Friday to clean up water damage from a pipe in

building 32. He was invaluable to me as I evaluated the needs of

the grounds as they concerned the hurricane. Anthony too

answered his phone and took all of my questions (no matter how

stupid) with good nature.

Thea’s knowledge of the church and how to order necessary items

was instrumental in ensuring that we had flashlights, water and

other basic necessities should the storm strike with a vengeance.

Brianna was amazing coordinating the shelter, giving me websites

to follow for NYC, and helping Robin. She committed to stay until

all was in order on Thursday. Her willingness to help is an example

we could learn from.

Jerry’s, Jonathon Long’s, Daniel Gregoire’s, and Anthony’s willing-

ness to spend the night in the guest house in the event we held

services on Sunday, was amazing. They each agreed without taking

a breath to think about their family and home responsibilities.

I’m sure I am forgetting some employees and their services.

But please know how special your employees are, and remember

to thank them for their service to your church during this most

unusual situation.

A Note from Valerie Lynch~ Membership Coordinator

Dear Members and Friends of Community,

I just past my third anniversary here at Community

Church. It has been an incredible experience, meeting

so many wonderful people and learning so much. I

now need to let you know that I am embarking on

another adventure. After many years, my husband and

I are returning to the Phoenix, Arizona area so that we can be closer to

children and grandchildren. The good news is that I will be able to

continue serving as your Membership Coordinator thanks to the

internet. I will be able to stay in touch by phone as always and still

work with communications – Community Connections, Community

News, Weekly E-Announcements, Church email notices and others.

I will also continue working with database development – keeping in

touch with members, friends and visitors. I will continue to be involved

with Community Church until our new Membership Coordinator is on

board. Thanks in advance for your love and support as we work

together for the growth of Community Church.

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Members Out and About

The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage has published

a wonderful article about church member Delores

Browne and her career in dance. Delores Browne:

A Gift for Dance by Lisa Kraus can be found at

http://www.pcah.us/dance/culture-and-dance.

Many of you will likely remember Delores' moving

stories in a Sunday morning sermon conversation

with Rev. Southworth

Lois Ross is a member of the NYC Labor Chorus and

she invites you to the 20th Anniversary Concert at

Town Hall, 123 W 43rd St (between Broadway and 6th

Ave) on November 5, at 8 pm. Contact Lois for tickets

$25/$15 for seniors.

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Gallery35 Launches New Website—www.gallery35nyc.comby Virginia Asman

Gallery35 now has its own web address! It provides the most up-to-date information on theexhibitions and events sponsored by this very active committee. The site also contains pages with the background and sample work of Gallery35’s artists as well as links to their individualwebsites.

Check out the site and consider signing up for a FREE subscription so you can keep abreast of all the latest news!

Current Exhibition:

Oudi Arroni: “Portraits” September 22 - October 16, 2011

Opening Reception: September 22, 6-8 pm

Opening in October:

Karen Neiman: “Collagitude and Attitude” October 16 - November 20, 2011

Opening Reception: October 22 4-7 Closing Reception: November 20 1-3pm

For details, visit http://www.gallery35nyc.com

The New Sanctuary Task Force

by Leonore Tiefer

The New Sanctuary Task Force is still working hard to help Fatoumata

Gassama and her 6 fabulous children whose sole source of income,

the husband and father, was cruelly and unnecessarily deported to

Senegal in 2007. They live in a homeless shelter, but all the kids are

in school and healthy. Fatoumata is taking steps towards her GED this

year. We are planning to repeat the great Big Apple Circus success of

last year and want to raise $250 for tickets and pizza dinner! Please

see Leonore Tiefer or Christie Jeffers to contribute to this event or to

see how you can help the family in general.

Fatoumata and family at the Christmas Dinner

Action for Justice’s Resistance Cinema

(Admission is free, donations appreciated.)

Sunday, October 9, 1:15 pm

The War We Don’t See

John Pilger breaks through the media coverage of war to uncover

ugly truths being concealed or deceptively reported and a war we

never see.

October 30, Forks Over Knives

Can we control or reverse most of the degenerative diseases that

afflict us by rejecting our present diet of animal-based and

processed foods?

November 13, The Economics Of Happiness

Corporate globalization is being challenged by people all over the

world who are rediscovering the advantages of localism.

November 27, Grown In Detroit

A public school where 300, mainly African-American, pregnant and

parenting teenagers are taught agricultural skills on the school's

own farm.

December 18, Bananas (Resistance Cinema ANNUAL HOLIDAY

PARTY) The hilarious Woody Allen classic spoofing revolutionary pol-

itics in Latin America and the U.S.

UU Christian Fellowship, Front Lounge

1st Tuesdays of the month, October 4, 7:30 pm,

MNY-UUCF, a local chapter of the national UU Christian Fellowship

(UUFC), is led by the Rev. Kelly Murphy Mason, a community

minister and former Vice-President of the UUCF. The chapter meets

the first Wednesday of every month at Community for fellowship

and discussion, religious education, and spiritual deepening.

Anti-Racism Team

1st Friday, of each month. October 7, 6:30 pm, Gallery

Popcorn & Opinions Screening at 7 pm – Smoke Signals

Co-chair Bob Gumbs will give us a brief update on racism and

politics followed by a brief discussion. Smoke Signals, is written by

Native American Sherman Alexies and is told from a Native

American perspective. Join the members of the Anti-Racism Team

as we continue to expand our horizons with the help of controversial

films and documentaries.

The Death of Josseline – UUA Common Read

Wednesday, October 5, and October 19, 6:30, Chapel

Participants are invited to read and discuss The Death of Josseline:

Immigration Stories from the Arizona-Mexico Borderlands by

Margaret Regan. We will finish reading and discussing the book

this month. Please RSVP to Esther Rosado at [email protected] or

212-683-4988

Living the Mystery

Various Tuesdays 6:30-8:00, Conference Room

October 18, November 22, December 20,

January 17, February 21, March 20, April 17, May 15

Living the Mystery" is a monthly exploration of significant issues

for our lives in the interdependent web of all existence. Topics will

not be announced in advance (it is a mystery, after all), but you

won't be disappointed! Led by the Rev. Orlanda Brugnola, currently

Interim Minister at the UU Fellowship of Briarcliff, Croton and

Ossining. Rev. Brugnola has taught many classes for adults at

Community Church since 1990.

Social Tea

Tuesday, October 25, November 29, 2 pm, Chapel

Join us for a guest speaker, light refreshments and

conversation.

Sipping & Searching

Rev. Dr. Anthony Johnson will facilitate this popular discussion

group. Join us for pizza, soft drinks, beer and great conversation.

Wednesdays, October 26, 6:30 pm, Front Lounge

The Evolution of God. Does religion evolve?

Wednesday, November 30, 6:30 pm, Front Lounge

Green Sanctuary’s Future Visions Film Series

Thursday, October 13, 7 pm, Gallery

Chris Martenson explains “The Crash Course” video seminar is

my attempt to synthesize – in a coherent, rigorously factual, and

easily digestible form – the information that I gathered over a

period of five years revealing the interdependence of our economy,

environment, and energy systems. My goal is to shed light on the

limits of our present economic model of infinite growth as we

increasingly face the realities of a planet with finite resources. I

seek to lay out possible paths for our future and to provide people

with tools and information so that they will be better able to make

informed choices.

Thursday, November 10, 7 pm, Gallery

Film title to be announced

"Bible Study for Spiritual Seekers"

3rd Tuesdays of each month,

October 18, 7:30-9 pm, Chapel

continuing 10 monthly sessions

Join Rev. Kelly Murphy Mason, UU Community Minister, for a new

Bible Study. Everyone is invited to explore with us.

Sessions continue: (see next page)

OPPORTUNITIES 2011

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2) Interpretations of the Bible (Different Versions)

3) Beginning with Genesis

4) Out of Egypt Into Israel

5) Reading Wisdom Literature

6) Redemption and the Messianic Vision

7) The Synoptic Gospels

8) Resurrection and Incarnation

9) Salvation and Revelation

10) Sacred Scriptures

Three texts are highly recommended: John Buehren's Understanding

the Bible (Beacon), John Nichol's A Wind Swept Over the Waters,

and The New Revised Standard Version of The Holy Bible (American

Bible Society). None are required.

Also, because 2011 is the 400th anniversary of the King James

Bible, a real milestone in Western civilization, we hope to offer a

field trip in the fall to the Museum of Biblical Art near Lincoln

Center.

Contact Esther Rosado, Director of Lifespan Religious Education, if

you have questions. Please RSVP to Esther at [email protected] or

212-683-4988, ext. 23.

Doing Global Good

2nd Tuesday, October 11, 6:30-8:00 pm, Conference Room

In 2000, the world's leaders committed to the 8 Millennium

Development Goals and by 2002 they had agreed on specific

targets to be met by 2015.

Where do we stand? Who are the players? What are the success

stories and challenges? Are these goals are a beacon of light fully

consistent with our UU principles and leading toward a beloved

global community? Join us as we discuss these questions and in a

series of four monthly Tuesday sessions this fall.

Facilitated by Dr. George Garland

October 11: Promote gender equality and empower women;

progress in maternal health, the UN Foundation’s Girl Up, Three

Cups of Tea, efforts to address trafficking, workplace equality.

November 8: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases;

ensure environmental stability. Global Health and Sustainable

Environment Nothing But Nets, Doctors Without Borders, Clean

Cookstoves, Carbon Tax, Energy Efficiency, China

December 13: Develop a global partnership for development.

Secular Humanist Society of NY – Book Club – 1st Thursdays

Thursday, October 6, 6:30-8:30 pm, Gallery

SELF COMES TO MIND: Constructing the Conscious Mind

by Antonio Domasio

From one of the most significant neuroscientists at work today, Self

Comes to Mind is a path breaking investigation of a question that

has confounded philosophers and neuroscientists for centuries:

How is consciousness created? Damasio introduces an evolutionary

perspective that entails a radical change in the way the history of

conscious minds is viewed and told. He explains that many species,

such as social insects, have minds, but humans are distinguished

by the “autobiographical self,” which adds flexibility and creativity,

and has led to the development of culture, a ”radical novelty” in

natural history. Paperback and Kindle editions.

Thursday, November 3, 6:30 pm to discuss: IS THE INTERNET

CHANGING THE WAY YOU THINK? The Net's Impact on Our Minds

and Future by John Brockman

Brockman, publisher of Edge.org, posed the question to more than

150 of the world’s most influential minds, including Dawkins,

Dennett and Harris, of course, but also the likes of Brian Eno, Helen

Fisher, Martin Rees and Alan Alda. “Brilliant, farsighted, and fasci-

nating, Is the Internet Changing the Way You Think? is an essential

guide to the Net-based world.” Paperback and Kindle editions.

Community Women

“Made In Dagenham”

Sunday, October 16, 1:15 pm, Assembly Hall

Film and discussion

Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, the film MADE IN

DAGENHAM is based on a true story about a group of spirited

women who joined forces, took a stand for what was right, and

in doing so, found their own inner strength.

1968 Rita lives in Dagenham and, like many local women, she

works at the Ford plant stitching together seat covers. It's intricate

work carried out in sweltering conditions. So why, she wonders, are

the workers paid the same as unskilled laborers? Is it because the

work is unskilled? or is it in fact because they are women?

Made in Dagenham shows how, the Dagenham women managed to

overturn an age old hypocrisy.

Facilitator: Maureen Holder

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Kate Braestrup Pulpit Guest – October 30, 2011 – Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Kate Braestrup is a Unitarian Universalist Community Minister, law

enforcement Chaplain, and the author of the New York Times best-

selling memoir, Here If You Need Me, Marriage and Other Acts of

Charity and Beginner's Grace: Bringing Prayer to Life.

After Fellowship Hour at 12:45 pm, Rev. Braestrup will join us for

questions and discussion.

“[Braestrup is] self-deprecating, funny and feisty and seemingly

extremely honest with herself. She writes of her religion and its

teaching in an approachable way, much like spiritual author Anne

Lamott…” Amy Canfield, The Miami Herald

“Even the most jaded secularist would fall for the chaplain of the

Maine Warden Service.” Karen Schechner, Cleveland Plain-Dealer

Let’s Get Acquainted

Sunday, October 2, 12:30-1 pm in the Conference Room

Have you been visiting recently? Would you like to learn more about

Community Church? About “UU”, Unitarian Universalism? Come

meet for a conversation with Rev. Bruce Southworth, our Senior

Minister. Bring your questions

Annual Shelter Dinner

Sunday, October 9, 6 pm, Assembly Hall

All shelter volunteers are invited to our annual celebration. If you

are interested in volunteering contact George or Fred. Please

RSVP to George Garland [email protected] or Fred Corden

[email protected].

Two offerings from our Senior Minister

Unitarian Universalist Elevator Speeches

Thursday, October 20, 7:00-8:30 pm

We’ll work on crafting personal statements about Unitarian

Universalism, which will help you to articulate your own core faith

and to introduce UUism to others effectively and succinctly.

Bucket Lists

Monday, October 31, 7:00-8:30 pm

Do you have some things you really, really, really want to do before

you "kick the bucket"? Led by Rev Bruce Southworth

METRO DISTRICT ANTIRACISM AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE

CONCLAVE 2011 “Solidarity As Spiritual Practice”

Saturday, October 15, 2011, 9 am-4 pm

(light breakfast at 8:30am) Building Healthy Congregations –

Metro NY UU District.Keynote Speakers: Taquiena Boston & Josh

Pawelek Building the Beloved Community requires work Solidarity

is a unity of purpose or togetherness. Spiritual practice means

embodying our values . We can't learn to build effectively just by

reading. This Conclave offers opportunities to explore, experience

and enrich our understanding in ways that are both deep and

joyful.

Building Healthy Congregations – Metro NY UU District Begins

Begins Saturday, November 12, 9 am-4 pm

A series of six workshops, designed for a time of rapid change in

congregations, will be offered beginning at Community Church, on

Saturday, November 12. They are based on an understanding of

the congregation’s functioning as an emotional system of interre-

lated parts. It is a way of thinking about both the congregation

and its leadership. These workshops led by skilled UUA staff center

around the stewardship of the congregation: how leaders care for,

respond to, and oversee the congregation’s life together. Church

leaders and members from the Metro District are encouraged to

attend. In August at the regional UU Leadership Team Institute, our

team of seven from Community got a preview and recommend

these program enthusiastically. Watch for more details.

Spiritual Journeys at Community Church

See page 1 to learn mor about this new series.

What are spiritual journeys? It is what Joseph Campbell would term

a call to adventure, except that we will not be heading off into the

unknown. Each month, from September through May, Brenda

Carpenter and I are planning to plan a field trip that could take the

form of a visit to house of worship, museum, labyrinth, garden, or a

lecture. We welcome your suggestions from something you read or

heard, and they can come in the form of a phone call or e-mail. In

the month of October and November, we have a spiritual journey

planned for each month.

October’s Spiritual Journey

Does your Spiritual Journey include a Pilgrimage of Faith at the

Rubin Museum? Join us as we explore the role of pilgrimage in

three of the major world’s faith tradition.

Monday October 24, the last day of the exhibit Pilgrimage and

Faith: Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam, we will take a guided tour

from 2:00-3:00 pm, of this collection of art and artifacts dating

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back to the 9th century. We will gather in the Rubin Museum Café

(150 W. 17th Street, NYC) on the ground floor for an optional lunch

and conversation beginning at 1:00 pm. We have 15 slots available.

Admission: Adults: $10.00, older adults (65 +): $5.00, Students:

$5.00, Children (12 and younger): Free. Please contact Esther

Rosado, Director of Lifespan Religious Education, by phone at

212.683.4988, ext. 23, or by e-mail: [email protected].

November’s Spiritual Journey

Tentatively, on Tuesday, November 15, from 2:00-3:30 pm, we are

planning a tour of Temple Emanu-el, pending confirmation.

Located at Fifth Avenue, this Romanesque Revival building, with

beautiful mosaics and stained-glass windows, it is considered one

of the most beautiful Jewish houses of worship. There is no admis-

sion fee, but donations are accepted. contact Esther Rosado,

Director of Lifespan Religious Education, by phone at

212.683.4988, ext. 23, or by e-mail: [email protected].

Information will also be posted in the Sunday announcements.

UU Women’s Association Annual Weekend Renwal

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, November 11-13,

Theme: Walking Sacred Paths – Labyrinths & Yoga

A Two Part Workshop on Labyrinth Journeys combined with diverse

meditation activities that allows us to go within and find the

missing “Peace.” LABYRINTH – a metaphor for our life’s journey –

a place for ALL to nourish their spirit. Let’s explore this together.

Location: St. Josephat’s Retreat House, 1 East Beach Drive, Glen

Cove, NY, (516) 671-8980. Click on link on our website home page

for registration information or stop by the Welcome Table for a Flyer.

Arabic Language Workshop

3rd Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 pm., Gallery

Join us as members and friends continue our exploration of the

Arabic language by learning simple phrases, questions and

answers, and holiday greetings. Correct pronunciation will be

stressed and different dialects will be covered. A rudimentary

knowledge of the Arabic alphabet is strongly recommended.

Classes began September 17, and will end June 16, 2012

Altered Books and Poetry

Tuesday, October 25 and November 29, 6:30-8 pm

Conference Room

For all who enjoy poetry – We’ll share our own, our favorites by oth-

ers and perhaps be inspired to write new ones. Bring along an old

book you no longer want and we can also re‐create a book for you to

keep the poems. RSVP to Esther Rosado at 212-683-4988, ext. 23

or [email protected].

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Other Events at Community

Peoples Voice Café – Most Saturdays, 8 pm

October 1, 15, 22, 25 and November 5, 12, 19

Visit www.peoplesvoicecafe.org for upcoming shows

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Gallería Café

Galería Café

New dates will be announced soon.

Common Read – The Death of Josseline

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18:00 People’s Voice Café

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29:30 Choir Rehearsal

11:00 Morning Worship11:00 Sunday School12:15 Fellowship Hour12:30 Let’s Get Acquainted

1:15 Action For Jusice

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 46:30 Circle (Redick)7:00 Streetsingers7:30 UU Christian Fellowship

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 56:00 Buildings & Grounds6:30 Common Read

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 66:30 Secular Human Soc.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 76:30 Antiracism /Film

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8


11:00 Morning Worship11:00 Sunday School12:15 Fellowship Hour12:45 Volunteer Choir

1:15 Resistance Cinema6:00 Annual Shelter Dinner

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10Holiday, Church Office Closed

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 116:30 Doing Global Good7:00 Streetsingers

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 126:00 Church Council

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 137:00 Green Sanctuary Film

Series

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 159:00 AntiRacism Conclave

10:00 Arabic Class8:00 People’s Voice Café


11:00 Morning Worship11:00 Sunday School12:15 Fellowship Hour1;15 Community Women

MONDAY, OCTOBER 177:00 Personnel Cmte.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 186:30 Circle (Redick)6:30 Living The Mystery7:00 Streetsingers7:30 Bible Study

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 196:00 Textile Study NY6:00 Finance Committee6:30 Common Read

THURSDAY,OCTOBER 207:00 Gallery357:00 UU Elevator Speeches

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 215:30 Antiracistalliance.com

Potluck



11:00 Morning Worship11:00 Sunday School12:15 Fellowship Hour1:00 UN/Global Affairs

MONDAY, OCTOBER 246:00 Committee on

MinistryTUESDAY, OCTOBER 252:00 Social Tea7:00 Streetsingers

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 266:00 Board Meeting

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 276:00 Art Group

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28



11:00 Morning Worship11:00 Kate Braestrup11:00 Sunday School12:15 Fellowship Hour

1:15 Resistance Cinema

MONDAY, OCTOBER 317:00 Bucket List

Events Calendar for October 2011

FOR MORE Adult Religious Education and

Opportunities/Events October & November

see pages 5, 6,7,8

BJ’s Place needs your helpby Lisa Gluck

The state government in Albany voted to end funding for food

to the Partnership for the Homeless, and consequently, BJ’s

Place has lost our $10,000/year budget that we used to

provide sandwiches, snacks and breakfast cereal to our

guests. We are asking members of the congregation to

donate either food, or funds to purchase food, on the Second

Sunday of each month, to help us offer hospitality to our

homeless guests. The items needed are simple staples, such

as bread, butter, peanut butter, cheese, juice, milk and

cereal. Please contact Lisa Gluck if you would like to donate.

(917) 887-4212.

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO COMMUNITY CHURCH

WITH BJ’s PLACE IN THE MEMO LINE

Newly Designed Name TagsA new look for a new church year – We now have newly designed

Name Tags! There are several designs to choose from. All have

quotes related to UU principles: Justice, Freedom of the Mind,

Living Boldly with Love and Courage. Select a nametag during

Fellowship Hour. Can’t decide? You can always request another

design at a later date. A special thanks to Marjorie Vai for her

wonderful designs.

WE ARE NOW ON YOUTUBE – Go to www.youtube.com and search

“Spiritual Basics”. Let us know your thoughts!

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17:30 UU Christian Fellowship7:00 Streetsingers

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26:00 Buildings & Grounds

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 36:30 Secular Humanist Society

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 46:30 Antiracism Team7:00 Popcorn & Opinions

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 58:00 People’s Voice Café

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 69:30 Choir Rehearsal

11:00 Morning Worship11:00 Sunday School12:15 Fellowship Hour12:45 Congregational

Quarterly Meeting

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 77:00 UUWA7:30 UU Christian Fellowship

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 86:30 Doing Global Good7:00 Streetsingers

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 106:30 Green Sanctuary

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 129:00 Building Healthy

Congregations8:00 People’s Voice Café




MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 156:30 Circle (Redick)7:00 Streetsingers7:30 Bible Study

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 166:00 Finance Committee7:00 Textile Study Group

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 185:30 Antiracistalliance.com

Potluck7:00 Esperanto Society

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1910:00 Arabic Class

8:00 People’s Voice Café


11:00 Morning Worship11:00 Sunday School12:15 Fellowship Hour

1:15 Action For Justice Forum

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 216:00 Board of Trustees

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24Thanksgiving Day

Church Office Closed

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25Church Office Closed

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26




MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 292:00 Social Tea6:30 Circle (Redick)7:00 Streetsingers

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 306:30 Sipping & Searching

Events Calendar for November 2011

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