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PBUUC Sunday Worship Service
March 31, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Held at:
University Christian Church
6800 Adelphi Road
Hyattsville, MD
(In-Person & on Zoom)
Easter Sunday
Rev. Ann Kadlecek
with Worship Associate Carol Boston
On this Easter Sunday, we’ll explore this tradition in the context of our theme of “transformation.” What insights might Easter offer for our own transformative practices?
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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The Diversity/Antiracism Transformation Team (DARTT) And
Racial Climate Coalition (RCC) RecommendThe Hidden Roots Of White Supremacy And
The Path To A Shared American Future
Wednesday, April 3
7:00 p.m. ET
Register: In-Person and Online Tickets Sliding Scale $0-100 with In-Person and Online Options. Book Sales, Signing, and Light Reception to Follow.
All Souls, DC is pleased to welcome New York Times bestselling author, leading scholar and commentator on religion and politics, Robert P. Jones, talking about the 2024 Election and his new book.
Taking the story of white supremacy in America back to 1493, and examining contemporary communities in Mississippi, Minnesota, and Oklahoma for models of racial repair, The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy helps chart a new course toward a genuinely pluralistic democracy. It also explains how the founders could build the philosophical framework for a democratic society on a foundation of mass racial violence--and why this paradox survives today in the form of white Christian nationalism.
About the Author: Robert P. Jones is the president and founder of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and a leading commentator on politics, culture, and religion. His previous books include White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity, which won a 2021 American Book Award, and The End of White Christian America, which won the 2019 Grawemeyer Award in Religion.
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FROM THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
PBUUC NEEDS YOU!
You are needed to help choose our leaders to serve our community in these critical times. You can do this! We are looking for you! Bring your new faces, ideas, and opinions to share with our church community.
Members are needed on the Board of Trustees, the Legacy Fund (Endowment Committee), and the Nominating Committee.
To suggest a candidate or indicate your own interest now contact Carmelita Carter-Sykes at cartercarmelita@aol.com, Keith Miller at keithanddebra@verizon.net.
Thanks.
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Diversity/Anti-Racism Transformation Team (DARTT)
Click Here for updates.
HIGHLIGHTS
DARTT BOOKREAD
Necessary Trouble by Drew Gilpin Faust
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
7:00 - 8:30 pm
DARTT APRIL MEETING
Wednesday April 17, 2024
7:00- 8:30 pm
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Next Meditation Gathering:
Sunday, April 7 at 11amDrop in on zoom at 11am the first and third Sunday mornings
of the month.
(Meditation Gatherings are a spin off from the Spirituality Circle, which meets the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 11am.)
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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. What may not have served us well at one point in our lives, may serve us now. We are encouraged to approach these practices with “new eyes” and a sense of curiosity.
Our next meeting will be April 14th th when we will gather at the Labyrinth at the U of MD Memorial Chapel for a facilitated walk 11-12. This activity is part of our exploration of Mindful Eating and Walking. If you are interested in joining us please contact Lynn Louison getnsyncpt@gmail.com 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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April 2
Rev. Karen Scrivo
April 11
Anita Williams
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PBUUC Social Justice Task Force needs your input!
Everyone’s thoughts are important!
Please take a few minutes now to reply and answer these two questions…
1 ~ What Social Justice involvement is currently most meaningful in your life? This may mean what organizations or causes you support, what you are active in, or where you spend your financial resources.
Limit to five, please.
2~ What future Social Justice projects would you like to see Paint Branch be involved in (up to five)?
What would energize you, bring the congregation together, and support the values of our church?
You might be thinking of supporting the local community, engaging on a state, county or national level, or through the UUA.
Please respond as soon as possible to sjtf@pbuuc.org. The deadline is March 31.
We are eager to hear what you have to say, and will be scheduling a Listening Session soon.
The conversations will continue!
With gratitude,
The Social Justice Task Force
Lula Beatty
Sue Bollens
Carmelita Carter-Sykes
Mark Denome
Margaret McLellan
Tricia Most
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The Wider UUniverse
Denominational Affairs
General Assembly 2024 (All Virtual)
Thursday, June 20 to Sunday, June 23
A Testimonial About General Assembly
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Click Here to read updates on Stewardship News!
Highlights: Many thanks to those who have already pledged
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March 3
Kathy Bartolomeo
March 5
Marge Owens
March 18
Karen Donovan
March 28
Keith Miller
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We're excited to announce the start of an Earth Ministry Team at Paint Branch, modeled on the national Unitarian Universalist Association's Ministry for Earth. Our mission is to provide spiritual grounding and education for earth care and climate justice for all.
Click here for more information and to view our specific goals.
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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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