SUNDAY SERVICE ~ JANUARY 12 ~ 10:30 A.M.
S UNDAY L EADERS , V OLUNTEERS ,
To maintain a spirit of reverence, we ask that you hold any applause until the conclusion of the service
Opening Music
House Band
Ringing the Bell
Please be seated when the bell rings
Words of Gathering A Prayer
David Horst
Laila Ibrahim
*Hymn #1008 When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place
All
Joyce Poley
Latecomers are requested to use the Forest Avenue entrance following the hymn
Welcome!
Rab Bell and Rev. Horst
Chalice Lighting
Malin-Timperman Family
The flaming chalice is the symbol of our Unitarian Universalist living tradition of faith
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.
Time for All Ages Leadership Lessons from Dorothy
Rev. Horst
Based on story by L. Frank Baum
Children’s Chalice Lighting
We pass this flame of religious freedom from generation to generation
Song This Little Light of Mine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine…
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.…
Building up a world, I’m gonna let it shine,…
All
Children depart for Sunday school at this time
Offertory Music Sea Journey
House Band
Rev. Horst
The Worship Leader shares joys and sorrows submitted by members of the community
Time for Reflection
*Hymn #131 Love Will Guide US
All
Words by Sally Rogers. Traditional melody
Responsive Reading #444 This House
Kenneth L. Patton
Musical Interlude Heroes
Participating this week
Worship Leaders: Rab Bell and David Horst • Music: Matt Anderson and the
House Band with Joe Cardello, John Freund, Tom Gundling, David Levy, and Phil
Sosinsky • Chalice Lighters: Malin-Timperman Family • Welcome Team Captain:
Ronda Fultz • Welcome Hosts: Juan Coronado,Maria Nieves, Bill Howe,,
Theodora Lacey, and Andrea, Angelica, and Nadine Freund • Flowers: Lesser
family in honor of Andrew’s birthday • Coffee Hour Hosts: Jay and Sue Pearly
• Sunday Morning Coordinator: Jim Karabin • Children’s Chapel: Robin Slaw •
Sunday School Teachers: Lynda Fritsch, Jaryn Stewart, Marlena Slaw Kiewe,
Angelo Petruzzella, Isaac Wecht, Jaclyn Wecht, Christine Singh, Heidi Garner,
Jen Kistner, and Alyson Gaylord-Loy • Childcare Providers: Luci Passaretti and
Katie Dal Lago
*Hymn #128 For All That Is Our Life
C HILDREN
AND
Y OUTH F AITH
DEVELOPMENT
P ROGRAM
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.
 Children’s Room (infants and toddlers) – Classrom 7 – 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
 Children’s Chapel: 4-8 grade – 10:30 a.m. – Assembly Room
 Youth Group: 10:30 a.m. – Lounge
 Children’s Faith Development classes at 10:45 a.m.
 Playground Ministry: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
 Youth Group planning meeting: noon – Youth Room
Mr. Bell
Congregation
New ‘Soul Work’ for Kids and Other Creative Folks: Have you noticed? We
have been busy creating worship activity packets that help children (and people of
all ages!) learn and focus during the worship service. Sitting still, with nothing to do
but listen, can be hard for kids and even some adults. In fact, neuroscientists are
learning that some activities actually help us focus in on what we are hearing or
learning-especially activities with our hands. In particular, knitting, sewing, and
coloring mandalas have been found to create the same brain patterns as those
found during meditation--bestowing a calming, balancing effect. It is in reflection of
this new understanding that our activity packs now include sewing, mandalas to
color, and pipe cleaners. Adults are invited to try an activity pack too. Pick one up
on your way into the sanctuary, just inside the doors. Get creative! It's good for your
soul, and that's Faith Development!
G ENERAL I NFO RMATION
● 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.
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.
T HIS W EEK ’ S C ALENDAR
For more details visit www.cucparamus.org or find us on Facebook
TODAY, JANUARY 12
 Endowment Trust Fund Committee meeting: 9 a.m. – Annex
 Congregational Conversation: Leadership for All Open House: Noon –
Sanctuary
 Spring Fling Committee meeting: Noon – Lounge
 Youth Group planning meeting: Noon – Youth Room
MONDAY, JANAURY 13
 CUC Choir practice: 7:30 p.m. – Sanctuary
 Drop-In Covenant Circle: 7:30 p.m. – Lounge
TUESDAY, JANAURY 14
House Band
 Covenant Circles Facilitators’ meeting: 7:30 p.m. – Lounge
 Lifespan Faith (children and youth) Committee meeting: 7:30 p.m. – Annex
Rev. Horst
WEDNESDAY, JANAURY 15
 Pastoral Care Committee meeting: 7:30 p.m. – Lounge
All
Words by Bruce Findlow. Music by Patrick L. Rickey
Words of Parting Keep Your Dreams Alive
Being a Unitarian Universalist Parent:As parents, how can you better understand
and interpret Unitarian Universalist (UU) values during the week? How do you
respond to such questions as: What is the Bible? What do UUs believe about God,
or about heaven or hell? How can you make your home a stronger center for UU
values? Facilitated by Robin Slaw, Director of Lifespan Faith Development.
January 19 -Session 1 – What Values Are We Sharing with Our Children?
February 23 - Session 2 – Let’s Talk About Family Life
March 16 - Session 3 – Resources for UUism in the Home
April 27 - Session 4 – Holidays and Celebrations
May 18 - Session 5 – Living Our Beliefs
Worship Attendance: Last Sunday: Adults: 113 / Children: 19
John Freund
Sermon Leadership for All
Robin Slaw, David Horst, and the Threshold Team. Saturday, February 1, 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m., in the Assembly Room, and Sunday, February 2, noon to 2 p.m., in the
Sanctuary. Childcare available.
U PCO MING F AITH D EVELOPMENT E VENTS
Mr. Bell
Chick Corea
Sharing Joys and Sorrows
T EACHERS
At the rear of the Sanctuary
Our Mission
Offertory Words
AND
THURSDAY, JANAURY 16
 Meditation: 3:30 p.m. – Lounge
Mr. Bell
Hope Johnson
Extinguishing the Chalice
SATURDAY, JANAURY 18
Malin-Timperman Family
We conclude our service of worship
News and Gratitudes
Closing Music
*Please rise in body or spirit.
Rev. Horst
House Band
The Promises We Make: This two-hour workshops explores the history, language,
and power of covenant. Central Unitarian Church is currently engaged in a
covenanting process, the latest initiative of the Threshold Team. Come learn what it
means to be in "covenanted community" and how the process works. Facilitated by
Morning Retreat by Women’s Alliance: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Assembly Room: We
will enjoy a yoga and a meditation session (easy for all levels), and a light breakfast
with warm fellowship. Bring your moms, daughters and friends and share this
special time with the women in your life. The Women’s Alliance is always happy to
accept new members. You don’t need to be a member of Women’s Alliance to
participate in the Morning Retreat, but we hope you will consider becoming a
member in the near future.
To signup, contact: Cynthia Chazen or Celia Mendelsohn (201) 384-5522
with any questions.
S AVE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
 Children’s Room: infants and toddlers – Classrom 7 – 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
 MLK Intergenerational Service - Only Love: 10:30 a.m. – Sanctuary
 Playground Ministry: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
 For Parents: Being a Unitarian Universalist Parent – What Values are We
Sharing with Our Children? Noon – Classroom 10/11
 Adult Lifespan Faith: Faith Like A River – Freedom: Noon – Assemly Room
(kitchen side)
 Covenant Circle [Sue Pearly]: noon – Lounge
 Spring Fling Committee meeting: noon – Annex
D ROP -I N C OVENANT C IRCLE
Ever want to know what we are doing in Covenant Circles, but were afraid to ask?
We have just the circle for you! Lisa Horton facilitates a Covenant Circle for folks
who are fairly new to us or to the idea of Covenant Circles. Our Circles are usually
a 12-month commitment, for two hours each month and meets the second Monday
from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at CUC in the Lounge, and your 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. Join
us on Monday, January 13. Contact Lisa at hickoryhorton@hotmail.com or call
her at (845) 398-0141.
Remember the 24 Years of Spring Fling Fun
and
Look Forward to Making the 25th the Best Ever!
Auctions, Raffles, Music for the Whole Family
W ELCOME
TO
C ENTRAL U NITARIAN C HURCH
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; the UUA's Central East Regional Group (CERG) that
includes congregations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania;
and the UU District of Metro New York.
C ONTACT CUC
The next round of Circle Suppers will take place on February 1.
Sign-up continues in the rear of the Sanctuary through January 19 or
contact April Elsasser.
The program is modeled after old-fashioned small, purely social, potluck
dinner parties. Groups of six to twelve adults gather on a Saturday evening at
member host homes. The coordinators create varied groups of new and old friends.
The host will contact their guests to tell them where they will be dining and what
they should bring. Suppers are held bi-monthly on the first Saturday of the month.
If you have not yet hosted, please consider hosting a supper this year so that
our frequent hosts have the opportunity to visit the home of another member. A
willingness of guests to take a turn preparing a main dish is also needed to ensure
the continued success of this program.
PLEASE NOTE: We do need to you to sign up for each Circle Supper you
plan to attend. Our members are busy people so we won’t assume that you are
available for every supper date.
Questions? Need to register via email? Contact April Elsasser at
arelsasser@gmail.com or 201-461-3401
FRO M THE
D ATE
May 3 at 6 p.m.
F EBRUARY C IRCLE S UPPERS
S PECIAL A NNOUNCEMENT
THE
O FFICE
In the event of winter weather....
Occasionally the Sunday morning service and education programs are cancelled
during a major storm or snowfall. If the weather is severe, please check your e-mail
for information. Or get the news on our Twitter feed or Facebook page. You may
also call the church at 201-262-6300 to hear a pre-recorded message.
Cancellations will be announced at 6 a.m. prior to the Sunday programs.
Central Unitarian Church
156 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
EMAIL: manager@cucparamus.org
Facebook: Central Unitarian Church
OFFICE: (201) 262-6300
FAX: (201) 262-6369
WEBSITE: www.cucparamus.org
Twitter: @CUnitarian
‘Leadership for All’
January 12, 2014
For pastoral needs:
Call 201-262-6300, ext. 202 / Email: davidmhorst@gmail.com
For emergencies call 201-262-9595
S TAFF
AND
B OARD
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T RUSTEES
Minister: Rev. David M. Horst – davidmhorst@gmail.com
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: 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 Sosinski, and Jill Wecht
Central
Unitarian
Church
a welcoming congregation