| South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation SNUUC
News You Can Use March 26, 2025 |
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Join us this Sunday, March 30 at 10:30 am for our service led by Rev. Arden Fekett
LIAC is offering Adult RE Classes, The Five Questions and also, Summer Family Camp - Sophia Fahs Early Bird Camp registration discount is only until March 31!
Scroll Down for the Zoom Links & to Learn More |
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CHECK-IN WITH FELLOW SNUUCers AT THE NEXT CONNECTORS CALL, THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 6:30 pm on ZOOM! |
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Hosted by the Caring Team, the monthly Connectors Zoom meeting is an opportunity for us to check-in with each other, talk about what’s new in our lives, how are things going, etc., within a what’s-said-here-stays-here hour. After check-in, time permitting, the Caring Team will offer a topic of discussion. You can either stay with the topic or choose one of your own.
We look forward to seeing you this Friday, March 28 at 6:30 pm! Click the new link below to join:
Meeting ID: 408 000 1516 Passcode: 228SOcean
The Connectors gathering is hosted by SNUUC's Caring Team - Doris Brass, Ilene Corina, Sharon Kennelty-Cohen and Rev. Sharon Pataky. It is a confidential call, which means that what is said and heard in the call stays in the call unless you say otherwise. The Connectors gathering is the last Friday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm. Please email Sharon Pataky, Rev.Sharon.P@gmail.com, if you have questions or would like additional information. |
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BE SURE TO SEE OUR NEWEST SOUTH OCEAN GALLERY EXHIBIT and JOIN US AT THE 'MEET THE ARTIST RECEPTION', THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 30 DURING COFFEE HOUR
TIMELESS - PHOTOGRAPHS BY EMMA RICKERT
THANK YOU TO THE FOYER ART COMMITTEE DIANE HAWKINS, RITA HINES AND ROSEMARY OLANDER BEACH |
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NOTES FROM THE MINISTER REV. SHARON PATAKY |
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Life presents us with moments that challenge our perception - unchosen events that disrupt our plans, hopes, dreams, and relationships. And when these moments come, we may find ourselves asking: Is this a door, or is it a hole?
The difference between a door and a hole is often the perspective we bring to our situation. Holes feel like obstacles, setbacks, or traps. Doors, however, invite curiosity, adventure, and a way forward. They lead somewhere. Doors urge us to explore what is waiting to be discovered.
In times when life shakes us up, we have a choice. We can stay trapped in the darkness of the hole, or we can reach out, turn the knob, and step forward through a doorway into possibility.
This week, consider asking yourself, “Am I facing something that feels like a hole? Can I muster the curiosity and courage to see it differently?”
My blessing for us is that we choose to transform life’s holes into doors, and step forward together into hope and possibility.
With gratitude, Rev. Sharon |
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The Board met on March 13 to discuss our future rental plans as a way of increasing our income. We have cleared the Brantley wing with this in mind. Building maintenance is ongoing.
We are planning Easter events which will again welcome the Day Laborer's families, especially the children’s Easter Egg hunt. Your participation is encouraged and needed, thanks! Speak with Sharon Kennelty-Cohen for more info and to help, skennelty@gmail.com
Rev. Carol spoke about her interesting involvement with the United Nations Women’s Advocacy group.
Barbara Behrens discussed improvements to SNUUC’s Facebook pages.
Our next Special Projects will be improvements to the atmosphere of the foyer to make it more welcoming.
The next UUA General Assembly is this June in Baltimore, MD. Anyone interested in attending GA in June, please speak with a Board Member. Go to UUA.org/GA for all the information about General Assembly.
Thank you, Sharon Kennelty-Cohen, Trustee and Board of Trustees, Mark Bennett, Amy Norris Wenzel, Ilene Corina, Jojo Granoff, Barbara Behrens, Rev. Carol Huston |
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Thank you to the SNUUC Board and helpers who have been cleaning the Brantley Wing and getting the space ready for rental and income for SNUUC. Recently, two colorful events were held in this great space. Do you or someone you know need to rent space for an event or meeting? Speak with a Board member for more information. |
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FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND SUPPORT SNUUC |
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We are revitalizing our communications and you can help. Be sure you’re following our Facebook page— search for SNUUC on Facebook - and share news about our events and programs with your friends. This is an easy way you can help reach out to our SNUUC neighbors and networks.
And we’re excited to report that you will see a new, updated SNUUC website within the next three to four months that will offer easier access to information about Sunday services, an updated member directory and a more inviting interface for members and the public. |
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CALLING ALL TEACHERS! PAST, PRESENT or FUTURE
Join us in a lay-led service on Sunday, April 27, Celebrating Career Educators! We will explore all the many facets of a life dedicated to education in a time when public education faces many obstacles. Contact Harriet Arnold for more information and to participate. |
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CALL FOR SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS!
SNUUC is looking for individuals to join our team of Worship Associates. As a Worship Associate, you'll play an important role in supporting our Sunday speakers and ministers during the service, helping everything run smoothly and making a meaningful contribution to our community. Interested? Contact Harriet for more info and to get involved and trained, arnoldharriet00@gmail.com. Let's make a difference together. Thank you for your support! |
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THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025 at 10:30 am
THE SERVICE IS LIVE AT SNUUC and ON ZOOM, USE THE LINK BELOW
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+ Sunday, March 30 at 10:30 am +
Rev. Arden Fekett
The Spirit to Stand in the Light of Spring
How the hopes, the love, and the lessons of our loved ones and teachers are forever within us to help us light the way.
Rev. Arden Fekett was ordained as an interfaith minister in 1996. She is the former minister of Wellspring Interfaith, celebrating the beauty of each human being to express themselves and find peace. She has made several radio appearances and given radio services; has many years of participating in special events and outreach; and serves as a counselor and officiant for weddings, baby namings and memorials.
Barbara Behrens is the Worship Associate. Mark Bennett is the Board Member on Duty. If you have an announcement you would like to be made at the service, please contact Mark at MarkBenn731@gmail.com by this Saturday morning, March 29. --------------------------------------------- Greeters are needed for our services! If you can be a Greeter, please arrive on Sunday morning at 10:15 and say hello to people at one of the foyer doors. Thanks! -----------------------------------------------
On Sundays, the virtual room will open at 10:20 am, the service begins at 10:30 am. Join us in the SNUUC Sanctuary or find a comfortable spot, light a candle and join us from home! To join the virtual Sunday Service, you'll need to install an application from a company called Zoom. If you haven't installed it already, please install this application before Sunday morning. It's Easy & Free for you to join! Join directly from this email... Use this link to join all the Sunday Service Zoom Meetings The meeting ID for Sunday’s service is: 503 143 243 The password: 003006 Zoom provides a dial-in feature for those who want to listen in. The call in phone number for New York is: +16465588656,,503143243# |
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Coffee Hour is an essential part of the service for UUs. We need to make this a community affair. We ask you to please continue to bring snacks for coffee hour. We are asking people to take a turn doing set up and clean-up, there is a sign-up sheet on the Welcome Table. If all those who are able take a turn do so, this will not be a burden on any one person. As usual you will not be doing it alone. Others will help. Thank you for helping at our Coffee Hour! |
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--------------------------------------------------------------------- ALL UPCOMING SERVICES are AT SNUUC and ON ZOOM, UNLESS NOTED
March 30 - Rev. Arden Fekett April 6 - Rev. Carol Huston April 13 - Rev. Dr. Sushmita Mukherjee April 20 - Rev. Sharon Pataky April 27 - Celebrating Career Educators |
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Thank You to our SNUUC Board Members! Mark Bennett, President * Amy Norris Wenzel, Vice President * Jojo Granoff, Treasurer * Ilene Corina, Secretary * Barbara Behrens, Trustee * Sharon Kennelty-Cohen, Trustee |
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The SNUUC Social Justice/Social Action Team meets each week on Wednesday at 12 noon in the foyer. Please join them to learn and inspire.
Speak to Sharon Kennelty-Cohen or Harriet Arnold for more information. |
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SNUUC PEOPLE, SNUUC HAPPENINGS |
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Just for fun, let’s read a book together!
The Brown Bag Lunch and Book Club meets monthly in the foyer to discuss a good book. For the next read the group selected Twilight of Democracy by Anne Applebaum. The subtitle is The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism, and Kirkus Reviews writes 'A knowledgeable, rational, necessarily dark take on dark realities'.
The group will meet this Thursday, March 27, at 12 noon in the Foyer. Bring your lunch and join the discussion! Any questions contact Martha Chamberlain, martha.chamberlain22@gmail.com |
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A good time was had by all at the latest Songwriters in the Round event, held on Sunday, March 2 in the Brantley Wing. Thank you to Phil Kennelty, organizer and one of the talented performing songwriters and to Sharon Kennelty-Cohen who ran the event and took these great pics. Thanks for supporting this SNUUC Fundraiser! |
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WHAT IS HAPPENING with SNUUC THIS WEEK? |
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Wednesdays + SOCIAL JUSTICE/SOCIAL ACTION TEAM meets on Wednesdays at 12 noon in the foyer. Join them to learn and to inspire. Wednesdays + GATHERING Join the next Gathering at SNUUC on Wednesday from 1 to 2 pm. Saturdays + MEDITATION The Mindfulness Meditation group 9 am, Foyer & Zoom
Thursday, March 27 - Brown Bag Lunch and Book Discussion 12 pm Friday, March 28 - Connectors 6:30 pm on Zoom Sunday, March 30 - Meet the Artist Reception 11:30
Scroll for more information about these and other meetings |
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CHECK OUR ONLINE CALENDAR
You can view SNUUC's monthly calendar online. Click on ABOUT at the top of the page. Click on EVENTS CALENDAR.
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UPCOMING BI-MONTHLY, MONTHLY and SPECIAL EVENTS
Wednesday, April 2 - Women's Journaling 1:00 pm Zoom Thursday, April 10 - Board Meeting 7 pm on Zoom Monday, April 14 - Lectio Divina 7:15 pm on Zoom Friday, April 25 - Connectors 6:30 pm on Zoom Scroll thru this email for more information about these and other happenings |
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TAKE A LOOK AT ALL THAT IS HAPPENING WITH SNUUC! |
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ONGOING SNUUC WEEKLY EVENTS and MEETINGS Contact information for events and meetings is below.
WEEKLY: Tuesdays + WORSHIP The team works with the preacher, worship associate, board member on duty and the production team to plan and provide meaningful worship experiences to the congregation. For questions about the Worship Team please contact Harriet Arnold, ArnoldHarriet00@gmail.com.
Wednesdays + GATHERING Gathering at SNUUC, 1 to 2 pm. Join SNUUC friends in the foyer, or on the front lawn when the weather is nice and enjoy each other’s company. Questions? Meet with them at SNUUC on a Wednesday afternoon or contact Joel Gershen, jojomatt@aol.com
Thursdays + FOOD DISTRIBUTION The National Day Laborers Association gives out donated food each Thursday, from 9:00 to 10:00 am. The pickup spot is in the parking lot behind the building, at the Brantley Wing door.
Saturdays + MEDITATION The Mindfulness Meditation group (aka South Ocean Sangha) - Join a regular, weekly meditation practice at SNUUC and on Zoom on Saturdays at 9 am. The practice is open to meditators at all levels. All you need to do is show up and take your seat. If you would like more information or to receive the Zoom link to join the class. Please contact Brian Larkin, bolarkin@optonline.net. Sundays + IMPROV Long Island Improv offers fun improvisation classes many Sunday afternoons in the SNUUC foyer. Many SNUUC members have enjoyed them and found them useful for developing creativity and communication skills. Go to longislandimprov.com for all the details. BI-MONTHLY and MONTHLY: 2nd and 4th Mondays + LECTIO DIVINA Lectio Divina meets at 7:15 pm on Zoom. Join SNUUC friends for a Lectio Divina practice. This is a contemplative practice in which we listen to a short reading and get in touch with where it resonates in our bodies, our feelings, the images that speak to us and any message or meaning it has for our lives. Contact Barbara Singer for more information, barbara.singer@gmail.com Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 878 6503 6675 Passcode: 189400 One tap mobile +16469313860,,87865036675# US +16465588656,,87865036675# US (New York) 1st Wednesdays + WOMEN’S JOURNALING - Women's Journaling meets from 1 to 2:30 pm on the 1st Wednesday of the month on Zoom. The women choose a book of a spiritual nature to read and during the group they speak and write on parts of the readings that hold meaning for them. For more info and Zoom link contact Anne Olsen, afleming528@gmail.com. 2nd Wednesday + LA LECHE The La Leche League of Baldwin Freeport meets in the SNUUC RE wing on the 2nd Wednesday at 10 am. For more information go to their Facebook page, La Leche League of Baldwin Freeport.
1st Thursdays + CARING TEAM - The purpose of the Caring Team is to keep us connected and offer support and help as appropriate. For more info contact Sharon Pataky, Rev.Sharon.P@gmail.com
2nd Thursdays + BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – The Board meets at 7 pm on the 2nd Thursday on Zoom. All are welcome. Please contact Mark Bennett for the Zoom link, MarkBenn731@gmail.com |
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The Freeport Workers Justice Center of the National Day Laborers Organizational Network held a series of 4 workshops for day laborers. They met at SNUUC to take OSHA courses to earn a certificate about the policies for safety and health in the workplace. The organization also held a series of Nutrition Classes on Monday evenings. The FWJC/NDLON distributes food packages every Thursday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 am at the back of the building in the parking lot by the Brantley Wing door. |
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NEWS FROM LIAC the LONG ISLAND AREA COUNCIL |
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------------------------------------------------------------------ LIAC serves as a beacon for liberal religion with a focus on education, advocacy, service, and spirituality for Long Island Unitarian Universalists. |
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The Long Island Area Council of Unitarian Universalist Congregations, LIAC, offers opportunities for fellowship and connection.
LIAC aims to “serve as a catalyst to promote denominational awareness and effectiveness through communication, leadership and educational programs.” Phil Kennelty is the SNUUC LIAC Representative. |
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UU Youth, in grades 6 to 8 are invited to CONspiracy - A Middle School CON on Saturday, April 5, 9:00 am to 8:30 pm at the UU Congregation of Montclair, NJ
This Middle School CONspiracy = A one-day, single all-day event that invites Middle School kids from UU congregations in the Metro New York area. Activities at the CONspiracy will include games, discussion-based programming, art, general fun and silliness. CONspiracy = the theme - Come with a curious spirit, questions, and an open mind ready for fun! CONs are run by the youth for the youth, with adult supervision. Middle School CONs are introductions to what it is like at a Senior Youth CON in terms of structure and activities. MIDDLE SCHOOL CONs are run by the host Youth Group, for UU Montclair that is the U-YG. The focus of the day will be about creating bonds and having fun!
UU Montclair would love to see more UU Middle School kids from neighboring UU congregations. Cost: $20 per youth. Partial or full scholarships are possible if the cost is burdensome. If you need a scholarship please contact Judith Hogan, DRE at jhogan@uumontclair.org.’ |
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LIAC invites you to an Adult RE Offering - The Five Questions with Rev. Charles Blustein Ortman Dates are Wednesdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, and 14 online at 7 pm Freeport, would you like to delve into the most important questions human beings ask themselves with an expert facilitator in an intimate small group setting? Then this is the opportunity for you! Participants will be guided by the program's developer, Rev. Charles Blustein Ortman, over a six week period. Explore a new theme each week, like "What does it mean to be human?" and "What is the meaning of life or death?" Space is strictly limited so register early! Please plan to attend all sessions before registering. This is program is restricted to members of LIAC congregations. The Course begins online on Wednesday, April 9 at 7 pm. Click on these links to...
"This is a can't miss program... And if you have a chance to be guided through this experience with Rev. Charlie, who is both witty and wise, you don't want to pass it up." Rev. Kimberly Quinn Johnson, Minister, UU Congragarion of the South Fork |
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Early Bird Registration Extended! LIAC Members can get an exclusive early bird rate through March!
Sophia Fahs Camp - A Multi-Generational UU Camp Experience August 10 - 16, 2025 The week-long Fahs Camp offers programs, worship, and activities created with the intention of building Beloved community based on caring, respect, and Unitarian Universalist values.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Early bird rates available through February. Register early and save!
Our Mission is to create an intergenerational Unitarian Universalist community that provides enjoyable, practical, and spiritual experiences in a safe, beautiful, and natural environment that will inspire children, youth, and adults to explore their identities: personal, communal, and Unitarian Universalist. Who should attend? We offer programs for a multigenerational camp experience. We welcome families of all ages and sizes, young adults, and seniors who hold fond memories of attending with their children. Each community member signs a Covenant by which to live during our week together. How We Grow Together We create programs and experiences that focus on four major areas: Spiritual Growth - Campers and staff participate in morning worship, Program and Circle Groups, campfire worship, and reflections before meals.
- Campers and staff learn songs and hymns at evening campfires, at all-camp morning worship, and music activities.
- Camp offers quiet time, meditative spaces, and time for deep conversations about life experiences.
Building Community and Interpersonal Relationships - Campers and staff plan activities together, agree upon guidelines for their group life, and share daily chores and dining hall duties for the benefit of the entire camp community.
- Campers covenant with each other to define how they wish to be together at camp.
- The Spirit Committee strives to assure that all campers feel comfortable at camp. Senior campers (grades 11-12) lead daily Circle Groups from a provided curriculum.
- Worship, Program and Circle Groups, activities and campfires fuel the “creative celebration” that builds community through sharing of talents and ideas.
- At the close of the week, campers share experiences that allow them to express appreciation and love to all with whom they have camped.
Nature and Creativity - Campers explore creativity through arts, crafts, and music using natural materials and promote expression of feelings and ideas about life experiences.
- The sacred spaces of camp encourage informal conversations about nature, life and spirituality.
- Campers and staff may sign up to learn water and boat safety, led by certified water instructors.
- Learn about the ecology of the campsite in activities, Program and Circle Groups.
Recreational and Social Activities - Campers engage in games and sports that use the physical skills of each person. They are encouraged to try new ways of physical exercise.
- Sports are a part of camp, teaching cooperation and assisting younger campers in gaining competence. Many group games teach cooperation rather than competition.
- Laughter creates a joyful camp environment. Mime, clowning, comedy, and talent sharing are for everyone. Individuals with special skills in these areas are encouraged to share in the Variety Show.
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****************************** LIAC's Student Activity Fund, SAF, Internship Applications are Open!
Through its internship awards, the Student Activity Fund makes it possible for young adults to put their UU values into action at nonprofits across Long Island. The program is open to members (or children of members) in good standing at a LIAC UU congregation who are rising high school seniors, gap-year students, college or trade-school students, or 24/25 graduates. Many interns already have a nonprofit in mind. If you or your young adult need some help identifying a partner nonprofit, Ginger O'Neill, our SAF Program Director, is here to help you. If you'd like to talk about your options, please email Ginger for a conversation. ****************************** |
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UUA Joins Multifaith Lawsuit Asserting the ICE Policy Violates the First Amendment
The UUA is proud to announce we are a plaintiff in the sensitive locations policy lawsuit. We join a multifaith coalition to challenge the ending of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) policy and opposes any interpretation of law which would allow immigration raids in houses of worship and religious ceremonies. |
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Because of our efforts for UU the Vote, SNUUC has been recognized as a Good Trouble 2024 Congregation. Here’s the message from the UUA …
"Congratulations! The incredible collective work of your congregation met the guidelines to become a Good Trouble 2024 Congregation.
We know the criteria we set are ambitious and not easy to achieve and do not take it lightly that your congregation made a huge commitment. Congratulations on your incredible work and leadership. We also know there are so many more UU congregations who have done tremendous work to build power and live our values in the world. We hope to continue to build and develop a program with many meaningful ways to entry for our congregations and UUs at large." |
UUCSR Soulful Sundown Services Where music resides at the heart of religious experience
Soulful Sundown Services at the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock in Manhasset are contemporary evening services with live music and spoken word woven together into a one-hour experience. It is spiritual, soulful, enlightening, and entertaining. Live at UUCSR and streamed on all of their platforms, you can watch, listen, and move with The Cosmic Orchestra and Shelter Rock’s ministers on the second Friday evening of each month at 7:30 pm.
UUCSR invites you to the next Soulful Sundown on Friday, April 11. At 6:30 pm, all are welcome to a simple supper, a voluntary donation of $10 covers soup, salad, artisanal bread, cookies, and beverages. Beginning at 7:30 pm and led by Rev. David Carl Olson, Soulful Sundown features an evening of poetry, reflection, and live music from The Cosmic Orchestra, onsite and online. Childcare is available! Special Guests join each month for an onsite only coffee house/concert afterward. All are welcome, never a charge! UUCSR.org |
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UU Housing
Have you thought about moving? Why not think about living in the vibrant community of Port Washington on Long Island! How about considering living at Hadley House, a 40-unit apartment building for UU member Independent Seniors, 62+ and their families? Hadley House is a Senior Residence operated by UUCSR, Hadley House, LLC. If you have any questions about the availability of units or how to apply, they can be answered by the Social Worker in the building, Susan Bagnini, 516-944-8457, 464 Main St., Port Washington. Or go to this UUCSR/Hadley House link for more information. |
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WhaleCoast Alaska - "A More Authentic Travel Experience"
Two unique, exciting fundraising tours organized by 4 Alaska UU congregations are being offered again next summer by WhaleCoast Alaska. Experience majestic scenery, wildlife, Denali National Park, Alaska Native culture, glaciers, and UU homestays. For 31 years, WhaleCoast Alaska tours have been the BEST way to visit Alaska. Register now for this amazing experience! Details: www.WhaleCoastAK.org Questions: info@whalecoastak.org |
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The Central East Region (CER) of the UUA helps congregations of all shapes and sizes connect with each other and with resources that help them best express their Unitarian Universalist faith in a changing and hurting world. "We believe that we’re at our best when we work together–and we Central East Region staff work together to help your congregation be its best". SNUUC’s primary contact person for CER is Rev. Alia Shinbrough (they/them), ashinbrough@uua.org
"Our job as UUA Congregational Life staff is to support your congregation through what we call ‘the Four Cs’: Coaching, Companioning, Connecting and Challenging. We have resources at hand and a wealth of experience to coach you through whatever your current situation. We walk with you in times of joy and sorrow, so you know that you aren’t alone, and so we can help you celebrate and learn from you. We connect you to other congregations, to the wider UUA and to the work of our faith so we can be better together. And we challenge you, just like you challenge us, to be the most faithful partners we can be in this joint adventure of Unitarian Universalism." Click here to find out more about the UUA Central East Region. |
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Trip Camp 2025: An exciting New Year in Adventure!
Unirondack’s 2024’s trip season was groundbreaking! We had 3 times as many trips and 4 times as many campers as any previous spring + summer. Here’s what you can look forward to in our 2025 season: - Mini-trips (3 days) for youth camp were a huge success, and we’re excited to continue offering this format for summer 2025.
- Summer Youth Camp trip dates are changing! In 2025 campers can now choose to go on a week-long trip without missing their regular Parker or Ballou Session.
- Spring and fall seasons of 2025 will feature 4 exciting trip camps for adults, including: Artists and Creatives trip camp (canoe), Oswegatchie Expedition (canoe), 90-Miler Blueway (canoe), Peak Queerness (backpack)
- New in 2025: Family Trips- - a customized Adirondacks trip for whatever ‘family’ means to you, fully outfitted, guided, and fed by Unirondack.
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"The Rowe UU Camp and Conference Center is more than a camp or conference center, it is a place where souls come to connect, where families come to celebrate and thought leaders come to increase awareness and heighten senses." Their retreat center is located in the East Berkshires in the town of Rowe, Massachusetts, a community founded in 1785. Rowecenter.org
As we plan our fall activities, the Rowe Center encourage us to support their organization by attending their enriching programs. Your participation is essential to continuing their mission of fostering community and growth at Rowe. They have returned to a sliding scale pricing structure for most programs to align more closely with their values of equity and inclusion. They hope to see you there in person or online soon! |
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REMINDER TO HELP KEEP OUR LIVES GREEN |
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SNUUC Environmentalist Sharon Kennelty-Cohen reminds us to use washable plates instead of single-use paper ones for Coffee Hour and other fun food events at SNUUC and at home. We have a dishwasher, soap, a double sink in the kitchen and a single one in the pantry. Five minutes washing a few dishes makes it more likely that our great-grandchildren will have trees to climb.
Please consider this before you grab a plastic or paper plate or cup. Thank You! |
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There have been reports that SNUUC members received scam emails and texts that use our names to make requests. Some have requested PDF files of our directory, some allude to an errand needed and some are asking for cash. Please disregard anything that looks like this. Do not click to open or reply to anything like this. This happened to us in the past and it is happening to other churches as well. Mark Bennett and the Board |
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| REMEMBER OUR SNUUC FREE FOOD PANTRY... PLEASE HELP! DONATIONS OF CANNED FOOD ARE NEEDED! |
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With food donations to our neighbors right on our property, we have a busy food pantry located at the northwest corner of the building in the parking lot at the end of the driveway. The next time you are grocery shopping please pick up a few cans of beans or tuna or hearty soup and bring them to SNUUC for the Freeport community. You can put the items in the kitchen, thanks! Please bring canned food donations, no fresh food please, or you can donate money to purchase food! |
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Our Little Free Library on the front lawn needs books to share with the neighborhood. Novels, gardening and cook books, children's books are all good choices.
Do you have any good books you can share? Please put them in our Little Free Library. You will probably find a book there for you to enjoy! |
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DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS OR SERVICE YOU WANT TO ADVERTISE? or DO YOU KNOW OF A BUSINESS THAT WANTS TO ADVERTISE? YOUR AD CAN BE HERE EACH WEEK! |
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For a small fee you can advertise each week in this SNUUC News You Can Use. Cost is just $100 per month or $250 for 6 months. Music lessons? Legal services? Electrician? For an additional $100 per year, you can be listed on the SNUUC website. Details: Send your business card size artwork to SNUUC@optonline.net Please include your name and contact information with your artwork. Once approved, it will go in to the News You Can Use and/or on the SNUUC website. Please send or bring your payment to SNUUC. Questions? Contact Ilene Corina, icorina@aol.com
A few more details... The South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation (SNUUC) assumes no responsibility and shall in no event be liable for errors or omissions in the contents of the information provided by the businesses advertised or for any claims that may arise directly or indirectly from any such services. This information does not constitute any affiliation, endorsement, or promotion by SNUUC.
And click here for a little more important info about your advertisement. |
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PASTORAL CARE and KEEPING CONNECTED with ONE ANOTHER NOTES FROM THE CARING TEAM |
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You may have heard of the Caring Committee at SNUUC but wonder what we do. The Caring Team has two functions: to keep members and friends connected to SNUUC and to offer you help and support when your life is disrupted out of its usual routines. Having a place to “land” concerns that can get acknowledged and acted upon is helpful. What kind of help? We can offer a listening ear and maybe help you find resources in the community. We can offer practical help. Someone needed snow shoveling and we found someone at SNUUC to shovel. Someone needed meals, we put together a team of support to make and deliver meals. Someone needed a ride to the doctor; we found the ride. What else? Visits, errand running, help with tasks like shopping, and more. But, just as important, if we don’t see you or hear from you, we may check in with you to be sure you are OK. This may be a card, an email, a text or a phone call. Don’t feel obligated to reply, though if we don’t hear back, we will try again in a month or so. We want you to know we are thinking of you. The Caring Team is Doris Brass, Ilene Corina, Sharon Kennelty-Cohen and Rev. Sharon Pataky. For more information contact Sharon Pataky, Rev.Sharon.P@gmail.com. |
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DO YOU HAVE A KEY TO OUR BUILDING THAT YOU DO NOT USE?
PLEASE RETURN IT TO THE OFFICE, THEY ARE EXPENSIVE. YOU CAN LEAVE IT ON THE DESK or SLIP IT IN THE MAIL SLOT UNDER THE FRONT WINDOWS IF THAT'S EASIEST. THANK YOU! |
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BOARD PRESIDENT DISCRETIONARY FUND |
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What is the SNUUC Board President Discretionary Fund? This is a separate fund to be disbursed by the Board President to SNUUC members and friends to help with unanticipated expenses for which they have no other funding source. How is it funded? It is funded through contributions made by SNUUC members and friends. It is a separate fund and not part of the operating fund. How do I gain access to the funds. To receive help from the discretionary fund simply speak with Board President Mark Bennett. While a record is kept of all monies disbursed, the names of the recipients will remain confidential. This is a small fund, but Mark will try to help you as much as possible. |
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Yes, please contribute if you can! You will be helping other SNUUC members and friends. Write a check, made payable to SNUUC, write in the memo line Board President Discretionary Fund, and mail to 228 So. Ocean Av, Freeport 11520. You can also donate by clicking the Donate Button on our website, SNUUC.org. You will see the Discretionary Fund option in addition to the Donate and Pledgeoptions. When you send a donation you will be sent a donation letter for your taxes. Thank you! |
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SNUUC is offering an opportunity to advertise in the weekly News You Can Use and on the SNUUC website. Look for more information in this email, with the advertisement for PULSE services. --------------------------------------------
Did you know that members of the SNUUC community who offer their business services can donate a portion of their profits from doing business with other SNUUC members?
It's a win-win situation. You gain business and SNUUC gains a contribution. ---------------------------------------------------- |
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Do You have a Fundraising Idea for SNUUC? Talk with a Board Member |
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IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! READ THIS! |
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Good News! Our building is protected by a security system!
An alarm will go off when you enter the building! You need a code to disarm the alarm. If you have a key to SNUUC & do not have your code, contact Jean Smyth-Crocetto by text to set up your own personal code. Text Jean at 516-359-6954
You will not need to disarm the system if someone else is already in the building when you arrive, or if the system is not armed. |
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UU YOUNG ADULT REVIVAL NETWORK - YARN |
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An Opportunity for Young Adults YARN is a project to rebuild the continental UU young adult network! This includes growing identity groups, worship services, leadership calls, online conferences and more. There are several ways your congregations and organizations can help UU young adults, friends and future folx find our community. We made a short video that explains what YARN is. Watch and see what we are all about! Sign Up For Our Newsletter: We send out a bi-monthly newsletter, The Sweet Potato, containing all the young adult ministry opportunities that YARN and other UU organizations offer.
In Faith and Service, Roddy Biggs & Kamila Jacob, YARN Worship Chairs |
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WE ARE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS |
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The Unitarian Universalist Association website, UUA.org, offers this for people who want to learn more about Unitarian Universalism: We are Unitarian Universalists, people of many backgrounds who have different beliefs, but shared values. Together, we offer a guided path towards a better you and a better world. Get to know us in this short animated video. |
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Unitarian Universalism is a covenantal, not creedal faith. That means that, although we may believe differently, we come together to search, grow, serve, and minister. Francis David said it best, “We need not think alike to love alike.” Both Unitarianism and Universalism sprang from liberal Christianity. Unitarianism speaks to the nature of God as One: Holy, Transcendent, Immanent, Whole, Mystery. Universalism speaks to the nature of our relationships—with the Divine, with ourselves, with each other, and with the planet which we call home. —Michelle Buhite |
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Small groups of SNUUC Committees and Spiritual Arts that would like to connect can meet at SNUUC or via Zoom. Please contact Office Manager Lisa at least 3 days before your Zoom or space request to get set up, SNUUC@optonline.net |
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Make a phone call, send an email, text, join in the service and activities. Let's keep connected. |
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South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation |
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