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PBUUC Sunday Worship Service
December 10, 2023 at 3:00pm
Held at:
University Christian Church
6800 Adelphi Road
Hyattsville, MD
(In-Person & on Zoom)
Lighting Our Candle
Reflections from
Abby Crowley & Don Gerson
Carol Boston & Lula Beatty,
Worship Associates
Midway through this year’s celebration of Hanukkah, join us for personal reflections about the meaning of this holiday for Jewish Unitarian Universalists, and for us all.
Click here for the ORDER OF SERVICE / INSERT
Join Zoom Meeting: Click Here
Meeting ID: 915 1159 4522
Passcode: 298249
Or by phone: 1 301 715 8592 US
We also stream live on Facebook
Click Here for information on Upcoming Worship Services
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How To Make A Donation To Paint Branch
Here are the ways you can give to Paint Branch:
- Sundays: Place cash or a check in the offering basket.
- Sundays and at any time: Use our Breeze donation system to:
--- Send online to: https://pbuuc.breezechms.com/give/online
--- Text the whole dollar amount to 301-321-7215
--- Mail a check to the church office at:
P.O. Box 676, Laurel, MD 20725-0676
Use the notes/memo section of Breeze or your check to indicate your donation category; e.g., pledge, plate, other.
Members and visitors can use these secure systems in lieu of cash donations.
Questions? Contact Treasurer@pbuuc.org
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Paint Branch offers several forms of caring support for congregants:
Rev. Ann is available for pastoral visits and phone calls: 301-937-3667 or minister@pbuuc.org.
Pastoral Care Associates offer spiritual listening and compassionate presence: pca@pbuuc.org.
The “We Care” Team offers assistance:
If you or someone you know would appreciate one of these supports, please be in touch with us at any of the emails above.
And if you would like to offer to help in one of these areas, please let any of us know!
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Board of Trustees
December 7, 2023
Members and Friends,
December Board of Trustees Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, December 13th at 7 PM. All members and friends are invited to attend.
Here is the Zoom link for the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96017305873?pwd=bzZRY2FYZEdxb2E4UVBsaVZMcVY0dz09
You’ll find the the agenda and other relevant documents here:
Agenda-PBUUC BOT 231213.docx
The January board meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Mission Discernment Groups
Small groups are nearly set - those who signed up will receive information about the scheduling for your group shortly.
News from the Music Task Force
The Board established the PBUUC Music Force to guide our congregation in developing a plan for the future of music at Paint Branch.
The Music Task Force’s immediate tasks are recommendations for the hiring of an interim pianist and how to provide music on Sunday’s and at other services through the holiday season. The longer-term goal is to reimagine music at Paint Branch. The Task Force’s work would likely culminate in recommendations for paid and volunteer resources to continue the high-quality music that is part of our traditions.
The Music Task Force members are Kathy Bartolomeo, Jim Flaherty, Jeanne Judd (Facilitator), Mary Rooker (Board Liaison to Task Force), Carol Carter Walker, and Rev. Ann Kadlecek. They will be supported by Patty Daukantas and Kathi Yu, Personnel Committee members, and a local UU Music Consultant, authorized by the Board.
We encourage you to share your thoughts and feelings with the Task Force at <musictaskforce@pbuuc.org>. Your input is invaluable, and together we can make the future of music at Paint Branch bright. We look forward to this new chapter of exploration and innovation within our church family. Thank you for your continued support.
Musically yours,
The PBUUC Music Task Force
As always. Feel free to contact the Board through our email: bot@pbuuc.org.
See you in church!
Leo
Board Chair
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Hello Fellow Paint Brancher,
Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season! And a year-end reminder from your Treasurers:
It’s a good time to make sure your pledge contributions are up to date for this Church fiscal year through the end of December 2023 (which, of course, is the tax calendar year). If you are not sure of your end of the year status, just contact Treasurer@pbuuc.org.
Thank you all for what you do!
Treasurers (Liz and Tess)
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Invitation to Make Music at Paint Branch ♫♫
Hello Everyone,
This year we are planning something new for the Christmas Eve service and you are invited to join! Get ready to make some music as we gather to serenade the season with beloved Christmas carols and accompany the Chalice Dancers. We have a local UU musician who will be supporting us. If you have family or friends visiting, they are also welcome.
If you aren’t available for Christmas Eve, but are interested in joining us in the future, please let us know that too!
We have two opportunities to prepare for Christmas Eve. The first is Sunday December 17th after the service for about one hour. And second, Sunday December 24th starting at 1:45 pm. All are welcome for either or both. Please contact us at MusicTaskForce@pbuuc.org if you are interested!
Harmoniously Yours,
The Music Task Force ♫♫
Kathy Bartolomeo, Carol Carter-Walker, Jim Flaherty, Jeanne Judd, & Mary Rooker
MusicTaskForce@pbuuc.org
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Chalice Dancers had a wonderful “Farewell” to the PBUUC
The Chalice Dancers had a wonderful “farewell” to the PBUUC Glen on Saturday 11/25. We danced and played and reflected on our time there. Next week we will share some video highlights of the dancing and the service that Karen Scrivo led. We enjoyed sharing the leaves that we gathered with some at Sunday’s Service 11/26 for their yards/composts.
And the dance goes on… The Chalice Dancers
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The Paint Branch Racial Climate Coalition (RCC) will meet on Thursday, 12/14 from 7-9 over Zoom. The purpose of the RCC is to promote congregation-wide collaboration on creating a healthy racial climate at PBUCC.
The RCC brings together representatives from each Committee and Affinity Group, Board Members, Church Officers, and Staff. Members and Friends who are not affiliated with any Committee or Affinity Group but who have an interest in this work are also welcome.
Your ideas, energy and commitment to creating a healthy racial climate at PBUUC are welcome and needed. If you attended prior meetings, no need to RSVP for this one. If you haven't attended a meeting and would like to participate, please RSVP to Deb Rubenstein at hrrs95@gmail.com to get the Zoom link and the agenda. The Zoom link is also here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84368052826
Questions, comments? Contact Deb Rubenstein
Deb Rubenstein/Stuart Speaker (This is a shared email address.)
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The Chalice Dancers Joyful Share – Call of the Columns
It was an enriching experience during the weekend workshop and the filming at the National Arboretum in September. We hope that it brings you a moment of reflection this Thanksgiving Holiday.
In the Dancing – Sharon Werth, and the Chalice Dancers
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z8EyzBhdngeMAZKHYW58N7U3N2lG0qgK/view?usp=drive_web
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Next Sunday, December 10, 2023 Quest Discussion Group will be meeting.
via Zoom from 11:45-1:00pm to read from our book: How the World Really Works; the Science Behind How We Got Here and Where We're Going by Vaclav Smil. Please read Chapter 5: Understanding Risks: From Viruses to Diets to Solar Flares. For more information about joining Quest, please contact Tess Morrison, tmorriso@illinois.edu.
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SPIRITUALITY CIRCLE
Spirituality Circle meets on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11. Spirituality Circle is one of the many ways we come together at Paint Branch to find, develop and enhance our sense of belonging in community. It’s about encouragement and curious exploration of a variety of spiritual practices that connect us with the sacred. We support each other in our individual challenges and pursuits.
We are using a curriculum called “Faith Forward” again. In this series we are introduced to and asked to “try on” many different spiritual practices. We are asked to ‘keep an open mind and see what comes up for you’. Our bodies and minds mature. The same is true of our spirits. Practices that may not have served us well at one point in our lives, may serve you now. We are encouraged to approach these practices with “new eyes” and a sense of curiosity.
Our next meeting is Sunday, Dec. 10 at 11 when we will continue our discussion on Session 4 – “Prayer.” Attending previous sessions is not necessary for attending any session but if you want information about them you are encouraged to look at the Handouts available below.
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12/4: Jeanne Judd
12/6: John Bartoli
12/7: Liz Citrin
12/9: Mike McMenamin
12/11: Don Mitchell
12/24: Peter Dowling
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PBUUC is recruiting volunteers for the greeter/usher role as we restart in person worship services. Commit to one or more Sundays per month and enjoy the benefit of getting to know your fellow congregants better. Training will be provided. For more information or to volunteer please contact Chris Evans at engagement@pbuuc.org.
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