justice sunday april 6 10:30 a.m. sunday leaders and...
TRANSCRIPT
Justice Sunday ~ April 6 ~ 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Chapel for children in grades pre-K to 3 takes place in the Assembly Room at 10:30.
To maintain a spirit of reverence, we ask that you hold any applause until the conclusion of the service
Opening Music Invention No. 8 Bravo Violins Johann Sebastian Bach
Words of Gathering Extremists for Love David Horst Martin Luther King, Jr.
*Hymn #140 Hail the Glorious Golden City All Words by Felix Adler. Music by Rowland Hugh Prichard
Latecomers are requested to use the Forest Avenue entrance following the hymn
Welcome! Merielle Lupfer and Rev. Horst
Chalice Lighting Sidney Sytsma The flaming chalice is the symbol of our Unitarian Universalist living tradition of faith
Chalice Lighting Words One Little Candle Ms. Lupfer Marian Wright Edelman
Our Mission All
Central Unitarian Church welcomes all into a home of spiritual diversity that challenges us to become our best selves, to minister to one another in love, and to serve the greater community.
Song for All Ages Magic Penny Rev. Horst Melvina Reynolds with additional chorus and verse by Wayne Lauser
Children’s Chalice Lighting Late Elementary Students We pass this flame of religious freedom from generation to generation
Song This Little Light of Mine All This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.... Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.... Building up the world, I’m gonna let it shine....
Grades 4 to 8 children depart for Sunday school at this time
Offertory Words Ms. Lupfer
Offertory Music Canon in D Bravo Violins Johann Pachelbel
Sharing Joys and Sorrows Rev. Horst The Worship Leader shares joys and sorrows submitted by members of the community
Time for Reflection
Second Offering The Social Action Committee invites you to support the Martin Luther King, Jr., Bergen County Monument Committee
*Hymn #1058 Be Ours a Religion All Words by Theodore Parker. Music by Thomas Benjamin
Responsive Reading #588 To Loose the Fetters of Injustice Ms. Lupfer
Isaiah 58 Congregation
Musical Interlude Intrada from ‘Gulliver Suite’ Bravo Violins Georg Philipp Telemann
Sermon The Call of Justice Rev. Horst
*Hymn #121 We’ll Build a Land All Words by Barbara Zanotti. Music by Carolyn McDade
Words of Parting Give Them Hope Ms. Lupfer John Murray
Extinguishing the Chalice Sidney Sytsma We conclude our service of worship
News and Gratitudes Rev. Horst Please rise in body or spirit.
Closing Music
SUNDAY LEADERS, AND VOLUNTEERS
Participating this week: Worship Leaders: David Horst and Merielle Lupfer • Guest Artists: Bravo Violins featuring Amanda Chao, Julie Karam, Shasha Liu, Adrianna Monaco, Emma Singh, Catherine Wang, Jennifer Xu, Isabel Yang, Marvin Yu, and Kathryn Zheng • Music: Matt Anderson • Chalice Lighter: Sidney Sytsma • Flowers: Patricia Joseph, in memory of her father, P. W. Jones • Coffee Hour Hosts: Lauren and Steve Powell • Sunday Morning Coordinator: Jim Karabin • Sunday School Teachers: Rachel Boylan, Jaryn Stewart, Kim Komonchak, Angelo Petruzzella, Heidi Garner, Alyson Gaylord-Loy, Jay Pearly, and Amy Panetta • Childcare Providers: Luci Passaretti and Katie Dal Lago
Attendance last Sunday: Adults: 134 / Children: 52
L IFESPAN FAITH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Lifespan Faith Development for people of all ages is one of our key ministries. Here young and old alike pursue spiritual growth through a personal search for truth and meaning – a search informed by our faith’s core principles and diverse sources of wisdom. Children may stay for the first part of the service then leave for classes. Childcare is provided for infants and toddlers.
Youth Group: 10:15 a.m. – Lounge
Children’s Room (infants and toddlers): 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Classroom 7
Children’s Chapel: Pre-K to 3 grade: 10:30 a.m. – Assembly Room (parking lot side)
Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.
Playground Ministry: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Classroom 12 or playground
Mystery Buddy Lunch: Noon – Assembly Room. Join us for a pizza lunch as guests of the Children and Youth Faith Development Committee. Pizza also available for other family members for $2 per slice.
UPCOMING FAITH DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
Sunday, April 20: Easter Egg Hunt! – Noon
GENERAL INFORMATION
At the rear of the Sanctuary
● Listening devices are available so you can hear every word. ● Grocery cards for local grocery chains are available for purchase. You get the full face value of the card, and in return, CUC receives five percent on every dollar. The Center for Food Action accepts donations of these cards to support its eight food pantries. Cards are from ShopRite, A&P, Kings, and Stop & Shop retailers in denominations from $5 to $100. ● Lifespan Faith Development programs for all ages. Committee members will register your children and youth for the 2013-2014 church year. ● Meet members of the Social Action Committee to learn more about Central Unitarian Church service and advocacy projects, the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of N.J., and local and global social justice issues.
At the Welcome Center
Welcome all visitors! We invite you to make Central Unitarian Church your religious
home. Come by to fill out a visitors form to receive our newsletter and other information. We will be there before and after service.
THIS WEEK ’S CALENDAR
For more details visit www.cucparamus.org or find us on Facebook
TODAY, APRIL 6 Bring food donations for Center for Food Action. Place your donation in our CFA box in the cross hallway by the mailboxes or catch Susan Springstead before or after the service and put your donations directly into the back of her van. If you forget, purchase a Shop Rite gift card. And Last day to order your Easter Flowers. Please ask at the Membership table for . Leadership Development Team Committee meeting: 9 a.m. – Office
Women’s Alliance Committee meeting: 9 a.m. – Lounge
Justice Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – Sanctuary – Second offering to support Martin Luther King, Jr., monument project
MONDAY, APRIL 7
Choir practice: 7:30 p.m. – Sanctuary
TUESDAY, APRIL 8
Covenant Facilitators meeting: 7:30 p.m. – Lounge
Children and Youth Lifespan Faith Committee meeting: 7:30 p.m. – Annex
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 Affinity Group [Storm Parents] meeting: 7 p.m. – Classroom 10/11
THURSDAY, APRIL 10
Threshold Team Committee meeting: 7:30 p.m. – Lounge
SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Program Planning Roundtable meeting: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Sanctuary. All
committee chairs, co-chairs and organizers are to envision and plan major events, worship services, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives for the 2014-15 year.
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
Endowment Trust Committee meeting: 9 a.m. -- Annex
Youth Group: 10:15 a.m. – Lounge
Children’s Room (infants and toddlers): 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Classroom 7
Children and Youth Lifespan Faith Classes: 10:45 a.m.
Playground Ministry: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Focus Group: Congregational Covenant Writing: Noon – Sanctuary
Spring Fling Committee meeting: Noon – Lounge
Passover Seder: 6 p.m. – Assembly Room. For more information, contact Pam Zeldin or call the office at 201-262-6300.
CUC’S FOURTH ART EXHIBITION
INVITATION TO ALL CUC ARTISTS: On Sunday, April 20, we plan to celebrate our 4th annual Congregational Art Exhibition following Sunday service. We welcome returnees as well as new participants to this friendly event. Share your hidden or not-so-hidden talent with your fellow congregants. It's always revealing and surprising to see some of our members' talents. Please contact Luis Merlo or Karl Hartman or call the office at 201-262-6300, or send an e-mail to [email protected], so we can plan and reserve space for all participants.
DROP-IN COVENANT C IRCLE
Ever want to know what we are doing in Covenant Circles, but were afraid to ask? Come to the Drop-In Covenant Circle if you are fairly new to us or to the idea of Covenant Circles. This month’ s Covenant Circle will meet on Monday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the lounge at CUC. Contact: Pam Zeldin or call the office at 201-262-6300.
2014 SPRING FLING
Join Your Friends and Make New Ones
Auctions, Raffles, Music, Good Food for the Whole Family
Free childcare and a special ‘Paramus’ Derby for children while their parents enjoy the auctions
Important dates to remember Tickets are available; accepting donations; childcare sign-ups
April 20 Last day for donations to be published in the auction book
Late April Auction book, absentee bid forms available
May 3, 6 p.m. 25th
Spring Fling Festival of Memories Old and New!
Let’s All Make the 25th Spring Fling the Best One Ever!
For further information contact Co-Chairs, Randi Petruzzella or Marilyn Masur, or call the office at 201-262-6300 or
any member of the Spring Fling Committee
THINKING OF MEMBERSHIP AT CUC
Considering membership with CUC? Now’s the time! If you’ve been considering membership with Central Unitarian Church, now’s the time to join! A new member breakfast is planned for May 4 followed by a welcome ceremony during the Sunday morning music and worship program. Please see Rev. Horst or Membership Committee members Lisa Horton or Cecelia Bistrim.
CUC’S ANNUAL MEETING
Plan to attend the Annual Meeting, May 4: All voting members of Central Unitarian Church are urged to attend the Annual Meeting of the Congregation on Sunday, May 4, at noon in the Sanctuary following the morning worship service and Sunday school. Your opinion and vote is needed to approve the 2014-15 budget and elect new members of the Board of Trustees, officers, and committees. Childcare provided.
M INISTERIAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Ministerial Relations Committee welcomes your comments: Ministerial Relations Committee members Brooke Cannata, Josef Machac, Jim Lessersohn, and Heather Troyer welcome your ideas, comments, and suggestions. Call or e-mail Rev. Horst or any member of the committee or connect during coffee hour.
WELCOME TO CENTRAL UNITARIAN CHURCH
In 1897, a small group of folks founded the Hackensack Unitarian Congregational Church. By 1956, the congregation had outgrown its walls and moved to Paramus, changing the name to Central Unitarian Church (CUC). Our members come from all over Bergen and neighboring counties. CUC is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA); the UUA's Central East Regional Group (CERG) that includes congregations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania; UU Legislative Ministry of N.J.; and the UU District of Metro New York.
CONTACT CUC
Central Unitarian Church OFFICE: 201-262-6300 156 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652 FAX: 201-262-6369 E-MAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.cucparamus.org Facebook: Central Unitarian Church Twitter: @CUnitarian
For pastoral needs: Call 201-262-6300, ext. 202 / E-mail: [email protected]
For emergencies call 201-262-9595
STAFF AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minister: Rev. David M. Horst – [email protected] Director of Music: Matt Anderson – [email protected] Director of Lifespan Faith Development: Robin Slaw – [email protected] Choir Conductor: Robert René Galván – [email protected] Youth Program Coordinator: Amy Panetta – [email protected] Service Coordinator: Jim Karabin – [email protected] Office Manager: Shailja Rastogi – [email protected] Board of Trustees – [email protected] President: Jeff Feinstein Vice President: Merielle Lupfer Secretary: Maria Nieves Controllers: David Kraft and Anna Levy Treasurers: Janice Pevide and Ruth Viera Trustees: Zoe Fechner, Dawn Focaraccio, Amory Hartman, Jennifer Kelemen, Kim Komonchak, Herb Ouida, Phil Sosinsky, and Jill Wecht
V ISION STATEMENT
Adopted by the congregation on June 10, 2012
We dream of a future in which ... CUC’s commitment to Unitarian Universalism as a union of reason and faith is a beacon to all who seek nourishment of the heart, mind and spirit in a life-changing religious home. We dream of a future in which ... CUC is a loving community built on bonds of trust that offers powerful, tangible ways for every person who walks through our doors to work for a better world. We dream of a future in which ... CUC offers multiple pathways to generous service in which all members and friends find personal meaning and share their abundant talents and ideas. We dream of a future in which ... CUC celebrates the whole human experience, gathering many cultures and voices through our richly diverse programming. We dream of a future in which ... CUC works passionately for justice and empowers each person to change lives within and beyond our walls every day. We dream of a future in which ... Our past is honored and our resources enable this vision to flourish.
Justice Sunday
April 6, 2014
Central Unitarian Church
a welcoming congregation