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PBUUC Sunday Worship Service
February 18, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Held at:
University Christian Church
6800 Adelphi Road
Hyattsville, MD
(In-Person & on Zoom)
How the Word is Passed:
A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America
PBUUC Diversity/Anti-Racism
Transformation Team (DARTT)
with Worship Associate Lula Beatty
What happens when we refuse to see the truth even when that truth is in plain sight? This Black History service, led by the DARTT Bookread group, explores how our willingness to open our minds and hearts to our painful common history can lead to racial healing and justice. It is based on the book How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith.
Click here for the ORDER OF SERVICE
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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Minister Medical Leave
Our minister, Rev. Ann Kadlecek, will be on medical leave Feb 16-22. For pastoral needs, please reach out to the pastoral care associates at pca@pbuuc.org. For other needs, please contact Jeannette Jackson at churchadmin@pbuuc.org.
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Friday, February 16, 2024
Upcoming Events
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Your ministerial Search Committee is up and running. We have assigned roles to make the process smooth and share the work as follows:
- Abby Crowley, Board Liaison and Communications
- Kathi Yu, Convener
- Sabrina Jones, UUA Liaison
- Eldritch, Note Taker
- Don Gerson, Assistant Note Taker
- Carol Carter Walker, Candidate Liaison
WE WANT YOUR INPUT! There will be a Ministerial Search Listening Session on Sunday March 3 to review the survey results and hear from you. If you have not yet completed your survey, please go to menti.com and type in the code 8233 4072 to participate. Or go to https://www.menti.com/alux9cswpqih
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The Wheel Of Life
 Sandra Peavey, who along, with her husband, Bernie, was a long-time active member of Paint Branch, died on February 7. She died peacefully,surrounded by her family, after suffering a stroke a few days earlier. She would have turned 86 on February 27th. She will be greatly missed by her husband of almost 60 years, Bernie Peavey. Both Sandy and Bernie were active members of Paint Branch, maintaining their connection for several years after moving to Hingham, MA in 2006. A Memorial Service is planned for the summer in Hingham.
You can read Sandy’s obituary here: https://www.downingchapel.com/obituary/Sandra-Peavey
You can get Bernie's address from Pastoral Care Associate Margaret McLellan, if you'd like to send him a card.
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Social Justice Task Force Recruiting
Paint Branch has a rich history of making a difference in our communities through spirited engagement and direct action. On our new church journey, it is a good time to review and develop a plan for how we will live our principles through social and political action and community engagement. Consider becoming part of the Social Justice Task Force that will make recommendations for how we will support social justice as a congregation. Please contact Lula Beatty (lulabeatty@verizon.net) if you are interested in joining this group. Thanks!
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Click Here for more information on the Stewardship Potluck
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Lunch Meet-Up
February 21, 2024 at 1pm at My Kabul
Click Here for more information on the Lunch Meet-Up
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Diversity/Anti-Racism Transformation Team (DARTT)
Click Here for updates.
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The Wider UUniverse
Denominational Affairs
The Central East Region of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has published a special edition to get us up to speed about this year’s General Assembly (GA). GA is an invitation to all Unitarian Universalists to participate in the governance of the UUA and take advantage of learning and networking opportunities.
The Highlights are:
The 2024 GA will take place online from Thursday, June 20 to Sunday, June 23. Registration is open now. An early bird rate of $280 is available through March 14. There are opportunities to offset/reduce the impact of the registration by using the payment plan, becoming a volunteer, and applying for financial aid. Please read and click on the links to obtain detailed information about GA. There will be more news about programming in upcoming editions of the ContinUUm. Click Here
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Reimagining with Energy Democracy
Image description: Graphic with a green and yellow gradient background and an open head with colorful flowers blooming out. "Reimagining with Energy Democracy. Recording. Embrace a visionary approach to Clean Energy as a Human Right."
On January 25, we offered a webinar on Reimagining with Energy Democracy. You can review the slides here and watch the recording here.
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PBUUC Music Exploration
Greetings PBUUC!
Some of you know that the Music Task Force has been meeting regularly since November to consider music at Paint Branch and dream what it will be in the future. Bailey Whiteman, a singer, former music director, active Unitarian Universalist, and consultant, has been helping us frame questions to guide our work. We’re also facilitating music experiments to help us get creative, and enjoy some new musicians, styles, and ways to engage. What we’d love is feedback from you! Over the coming weeks, there will be cards available for you to share your thoughts and answer one or two questions about music at Paint Branch that day and more generally.
Please engage with us! Fill out the cards, email us at musictaskforce@pbuuc.org, and respond to requests you’ll see in the ContinUUm, from the pulpit, and through direct outreach. We want to hear from everyone so that we can lean into the opportunity to envision music at PBUUC.
Harmoniously,
The Music Task Force
Kathy Bartolomeo, Carol Carter Walker, Jim Flaherty, Jeanne Judd, & Mary Rooker
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Next Sunday, February, 18, 2024 Quest Discussion Group will be meeting via Zoom from 11:45-1:00pm to read Chapter 5, The Right to Earn from our book, Fearless Women: Feminist Patriots from Abigail Adams to Beyonce by Elizabeth Cobbs. For any questions, please contact Tess Morrison at tmorriso@illinois.edu.
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2/2
Pat Tompkins
2/25
Marie Gore
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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.
Because of the Congregational Town Hall we will not be meeting Sunday, Feb. 11th. Our next meeting will be Feb. 25th when Raman Pathik will join us to share his experience with meditation and about the book he wrote and the one he is currently working on. 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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Visiting Steward Recruiting is Happening—EMBRACING OUR COMMUNITY!
We are approaching the Stewardship Campaign for the 2024-2025 church year, and we need helpers! Would you like to be part of this important activity? The time commitment is low (attend training (1.5 hours) and contact no more than five people (over a 6-week period), and the work is vital to our community. Please contact Kathi Yu (kathiyu@gmail.com) or Liz Citrin (liz.citrin@gmail.com) to volunteer or if you want a little more information. Thank you.
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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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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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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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Available Hours:
Mondays - Friday
8:00am to 12:00pm
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