C OMING OF A GE & A FFIRMATION S UNDAY
JUNE 2: 10:30 AM
PRELUDE
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 join their parents for the beginning of service in the Sanctuary
and will leave for classes together.
Atlas Hands by Benjamin Francis Leftwich
CALL TO WORSHIP & CHALICE LIGHTING #442
We Bid You Welcome (Ian Hartman & Michael Devlin)
*OPENING HYMN #1053
TODAY
How Could Anyone
WELCOME
Robin Slaw
UNISON AFFIRMATION
Love is the spirit of this church
And service is its call
Let this be our covenant
To dwell together in peace
To seek the truth in love
And to help one another.
OFFERTORY
What You Do With What You've Got by Si Kahn, sung by Dick Gaughan
CALL TO PRAYER & MEDITATION
Dana Steinmetz & Ella Howe
READING
Spirit of Life and Love by Sue Ayer (Emily Marchesani)
SONG
Chasing Pavements by Adele (Fiona Passalacqua)
CREDOS:
Thomas Baclawski, Ian Baker, Scott Buksbaum,
Michael Devlin, Kayla Flintall & Ian Hartman
READING
Who's In Charge of Guardian Training (by Jaclyn & Isaac Wecht)
CREDOS:
Violet Hartman, Ella Howe, Aaron Hunter, Emily Marchesani,
Makayla Monllor & Fiona Passalacqua
SONG
Let It Be by the Beatles (Violet Hartman and Makayla Monllor)
CREDOS:
Trey Plutnicki, Dana Steinmetz, Jaryn Stewart,
Isaac Wecht & Jaclyn Wecht
SONG
For Good by Stephen Schwartz (Jaryn Stewart & Kayla Flintall)
CALL TO SERVICE #649
From Generation to Generation (Scott Buksbaum)
POSTLUDE
L IFESPAN F AITH D EVELOPMENT P ROGRAM
Atlas Hands by Benjamin Francis Leftwich
During Service:
Crib Room – Extended childcare for all ages from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Pre K: My World Has Trees – 10:30 am – classroom 10/11
Early Elementary: Build World Communication – 10:30 am – classroom 8
Late Elementary: All Work Together – 10:30 am – classroom 14
Middle School: Carnival prep – 10:30 am – Lounge
After Service: (12 noon)
CUC families and friends are invited to a light reception in honor of our Coming
of Age and Affirmation students immediately following the service. Please stop by
the back of the sanctuary for cake and to congratulate our youth on their religious
journey into Unitarian Universalism.
PARTICIPATING THIS WEEK:
Music: Matt Anderson and Students
Coffee: Lauren & Steve Powell
Welcome Hosts: Andrea Freund & daughters, Ronda Fultz, Annette & Josef
Machac
Next Week: Transitions, by Rev. Heidi Swarts (The Bridging Ceremony)
AND
A FTER
THE
S ERVICE
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 5% on every dollar that
you spend.
● Curious about our Religious Education programs for all ages? Stop by the
Religious Education Table in the rear of the sanctuary and have a chat. Also RE
Committee members will be ready to help you register your children
and youth for the 2013-2014 church year Sunday School classes.
At the WELCOME CENTER
Welcome all visitors! We invite you to make Central Unitarian Church your
spiritual home. Come by to fill out a visitors form to receive our newsletter and
other information. We will be there before and after service to greet you and
answer any questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS :
Playground Ministry – 12 noon – Classroom 12
Adult program: Bible Study: The Creation by Franz Joseph Haydn – 12 noon –
Classroom 10/11: Famous Bible Stories experienced through music –
After a brief introduction to the background of the oratorio, the group will read the text
passages, listen to the music, and discuss along the way. The discussion will alternately
focus on the text’s original context, the Unitarian Universalist point of view, and on the
music itself. Facilitated by Dr. Josef Machac.
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Sunday, June 9 , 10:30 am – Bridging Ceremony: We are looking for young
adults or graduates of the CUC religious education programs who are between the
ages of 18 and 35. If you know one or more, please forward this invitation to them!
If you are one, please rsvp to Amy Panetta, the CUC Youth Program Coordinator
at youthgroup@cucparamus.org or 862-324-5254
Please arrive at 10:00 am for instructions.
W OMEN ’ S A LLIANCE POT-LUCK SUPPER
The Women’s Alliance of CUC is having their annual Pot-Luck Supper on
Wednesday, June 5 at 6:30 pm in the Assembly Room. Everyone is invited for
an evening of sociability, good food and wonderful music of Mozart, Schubert and
Cole Porter played by Luis Merlo, Tom Duncan and Manny Sosinsky.
Please bring a main course or salad or dessert enough for eight to ten people.
S PRING
Sunday, June 9th, noon – Karnival for Kenya! The Middle School class at CUC
chose Free the Children as their community service project this year. Please bring
your pocket change and enjoy the Carnival during the CUC spring picnic!
Free the Children is a non-profit dedicated to helping children around the world.
CUC is choosing to adopt a village in Kenya this year. The Adopt a Village
development model focuses on five core pillars for ending poverty:
Education, Clean water and sanitation, Health, Alternative income and
Livelihood and Agriculture and food security.
Each of these pillars enhances and complements the others, and all five operating
in unison ensure the greatest overall impact of each intervention, achieving longterm sustainability.
Please join us for a Family Fun on June 9th for our Spring Picnic following
Sunday Service. Food will be available in the Assembly Room and tables will
be set outside in the center courtyard! In case of rain, tables will be set in the
sanctuary.
Friday, June 14th, 6:00 pm – Midnight Run with the CUC Youth Group
Note: If you’d like to bring something different this time feel free to switch with
someone, by calling them and exchanging what to bring. We need volunteers with
set up/clean up or kitchen help. Please contact Shailja Rostogi at 201-262-6300,
email manager@cucpararmus.org or call Kimberly Hunter.
*Please rise in body or spirit.
Please stay for the reception hosted by Religious Education committee in honor of our
Coming of Age and Affirmation students.
T ODAY : B EFORE
Registrations for the Coming Year
RE Committee members will be ready to help you register your children and youth
for the 2013-2014 church year Sunday School classes. Please stop by the RE table
in the back of the sanctuary or the table by the parking lot to register your children!
Worship Attendance Last Sunday: Adults: 94 / Children: 16
If your last name begins with:
A-H: Please bring a main dish (meat, fish, etc.) enough for 10 people
I-P: Please bring a side dish/salad or fruit for 10 people
Q-Z: Please bring COLD drinks (buy 64oz or case of 12). Drinks include
bottled water, soda, seltzer, ice tea, or lemonade.
Dessert, coffee & tea will be provided by the Church.
C OMING W EEK AT C ENTRAL U NITARIAN C HURCH
For more details go to www.cucparamus.org
MONDAY, JUNE 3RD
 Women’s Alliance meeting – 12:30 pm – Annex
 Covenant Facilitators meeting – 7:30 pm – Lounge
 CUC Choir – 7:30 pm – Sanctuary
W ELCOME
TO
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 and the UUA's Central East Regional Group (CERG) that
includes congregations in NY, NJ, CT and PA.
THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH
 Social Action meeting – 7:30 pm – Lounge
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH
 Women’s Alliance Pot-Luck Dinner – 6:00 pm – Assembly Room/Kitchen
THURSDAY, JUNE 6TH
 Youth Group planning meeting – 7:00 pm – Sanctuary
C ENTRAL U NITARIAN C HURCH
C ONTACT CUC
Central Unitarian Church
156 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
EMAIL: manager@cucparamus.org
OFFICE: (201) 262-6300
FAX: (201) 262-6369
WEBSITE: www.cucparamus.org
For Pastoral Emergencies Anytime
Call – Robin Slaw [973-903-4989]
FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH
 Rummage Reorganization meeting – 7:00 pm – Lounge
 Youth Night – 7:00 pm – Youth room
SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH
 Endowment Trust Fund meeting – 9:00 am – Annex
 Crib Room – Extended childcare for all ages from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
 Flower Communion & Bridging Ceremony – 10:30 am – Sanctuary
 Spring Picnic – after service – outside
Lifespan Faith Development Program
 Middle School Carnival Fundraiser – outside
N EWCOMERS C OVENANT G ROUP
Ever want to know what we are doing in Covenant Circles, but were afraid to ask?
I have just the circle for you! I began facilitating a covenant circle for folks who
are fairly new to us, or to the idea of covenant circles. Our covenant circles are
usually a 12-month commitment, for 2 hours each month. This covenant circle will
meet each 2nd Monday from 7:30 – 9:30, at CUC, and our commitment is for only
that night to be present with the group. You should come as you are able. The
plan, similar to our well-established circles is to join in deep conversation on topics
of ultimacy (the universal “us”) and intimacy (the interpersonal “us”). Think about
starting some new connections. After a few circles you may decide to be part of a
12-month circle, often the connections continue long after the year is through. I
hope you can make it next Monday June 10, at 7:30 pm in the lounge at CUC.
Contact: Lisa Horton hickoryhorton@hotmail.com / 845-398-0141
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The Meditation group meeting on June 13 at 3:30 pm focuses on and provides
practice in many forms of meditation, such as guided, silent, walking and others.
Monthly meetings draw from the book A Path with Heart, by renowned American
Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield as well as other resources. Time is provided for
voluntary sharing of experiences. Our practice is primarily mindfulness and metta –
the traditional loving kindness meditation. No prior experience is necessary to
participate except a willingness to experience peace.
All are welcome. Questions, contact Susan Bruce.
S TAFF
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B OARD OF T RUSTEES
Director of Music: Matt Anderson – manderson@cucparamus.org
Director of Lifespan Faith Development: Robin Slaw – rslaw@cucparamus.org
Choir Conductor: Robert René Galván – rgalvan@cucparamus.org
Youth Program Coordinator: Amy Panetta – youthgroup@cucparamus.org
Service Coordinator: Jim Karabin – jkarabin@cucparamus.org
Office Manager: Shailja Rastogi – manager@cucparamus.org
Board of Trustees – trustees@cucparamus.org
President: Peter Horton
Vice President: Becky Bruce
Secretary: Kim Komonchak
Controllers: Jay Pearly & Joan Whelan
Treasurers: Anna Levy & Janice Pevide
Trustees: Jeff Feinstein, Dawn Focaraccio, Amory Hartman, Merielle Lupfer,
Maureen O’Connor, Susan Springstead, Rhonda VanAntwerp and
Gina Webb-Metz
VISION 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.
Central
Unitarian
Church
a welcoming congregation