ALL-AGES WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
DECEMBER 22 ~ 10:30 A.M.
S UNDAY L EADERS , V OLUNTEERS ,
No Sunday school classes today. Children remain in the Sanctuary for the entire service
Please hold your applause until the conclusion of the program
Opening Music and Dance
CUC Drummers
Yoko Kono
Opening Words So the Shortest Day Came
Susan Cooper
David Horst
Merielle Lupfer
Chalice Lighting
Luis Merlo
*Hymn #241 In the Bleak Midwinter
All
AND
T EACHERS
Participating this week
Worship Leaders: Merielle Lupfer, John Freund, Robin Slaw, and David Horst •
Guest Artist: Yoko Kono • Music: Matt Anderson, Joe Cardello, and the CUC
Drummers • Welcome Team Captain: Annette Machac • Welcome Hosts: Britt
and David Cryer, Eileen and Ramon Gil and Josef Machac • Coffee Hour Hosts:
Ben Malin and Liz Timperman • Flowers: Luis Merlo, in memory of his daughter,
Dorothy • House Sound: Jim Karabin • Childcare providers: Luci Passaretti and
K.C. Kehoe
Our guest artist
Yoko Kono is a teacher with the American Tap Dance Foundation in New York
City and the Maywood Dance Center. She is a graduate of William Paterson
University with a degree in exercise physiology. Ms. Kono lives in Paramus.
Welcome
Worship Attendance last Sunday: Adults: 80 / Children: 37
Ms. Lupfer, Robin Slaw. and Rev. Horst
Our Mission
Offertory Words
Ms. Lupfer
Offertory Music
CUC Drummers
Time for All Ages The Rebirth of the Sun
Ms. Slaw
Adapted from a story by Nancy Foster
Sharing Joys and Sorrows
*Hymn #235 Deck the Halls
Joan Goodwin
Walking the Solstice Spiral
Reflection The Wheel of the Year Turns
*Hymn #386 Alleluia Chaconne
All
Ms. Lupfer
Ms. Slaw
Rev. Horst
John Freund
Pre-K and Kindergarten
Children and Parents
Rev. Horst
All
Music by Johann Pachelbel
Closing Words Blessed Be
Anonymous
Extinguishing the Chalice
News and Gratitudes
Closing Dance
*Please rise in body or spirit.
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: Childcare for all ages – Classrom 7 – 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
 Playground Ministry: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
U PCO MING F AITH D EVELOPMENT E VENTS
Words by Thomas Oliphant. Welsh melody
Reading To the Four Directions
C HILDREN
Rev. Horst
Time for Reflection
Ms. Lupfer
Ms. Slaw
Rev. Horst
Mr. Freund
Mr. Merlo
Rev. Horst
All
AND
A FTER
THE
S ERVICE T O DAY
Is CUC Place for You? Q and A session with Membership – Noon – Sanctuary
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.
● Curious about our Lifespan Faith Development programs for all ages? Stop by
our table in the rear of the sanctuary and have a chat. Committee members will
register your children and youth for the 2013-2014 church year.
At the Welcome Center
Words by Christina Rossetti. Music by Gustav Holst
Latecomers are requested to use the Forest Street entrance at this time
B EFORE
Building Your Own Theology
Based on the assumption that everyone is their own theologian, this classic
Unitarian Universalist adult education program invites participants to develop or
rewrite their own personal credos, the fundamental religious beliefs, values, and
convictions that inform and direct the living of their lives. Participants come to terms
with human nature, ultimate reality, history, ethics, and religious meaning. Begins
with an introduction to our seven UU Principles. Facilitated by Bill Howe.
January 5 ● February 2 ● March 2 ● March 30 ● April 27 at Noon
The culmination of the Building Your Own Theology course will include an
optional trip to Boston on Memorial Day Weekend.
The Promises We Make
A one-day workshop exploring the history, language, and power of covenant.
Choose from two dates:
 Saturday, January 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 Saturday, February 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lunch provided. Childcare available.
Central Unitarian Church is currently engaged in a covenanting process, the latest
initiative of the Threshold Team. Learn what it means to be in covenanted
community and how the process works. “Covenant” has been a part of our
Unitarian Universalist tradition since our forebears first sought to be a free church.
Instead of creeds or doctrines we make promises to each other, creating bonds of
commitment and love through covenantal relationships. This workshop considers
the history and meaning of covenant in our religious tradition, the difference
between a covenant and a statement of belief, the use of “compassionate
communications,” and the power of covenant in maintaining right relationships.
Facilitated by Robin Slaw, David Horst, and the Threshold Team.
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.
On the Stage
Visitors grab a cup of coffee and join us on the stage to know about CUC and as
we talk about Central Unitarian Church, who we are, why we are and what we hope
to be. Every Unitarian Universalist congregation has its own personality and
chooses different ways to serve its members and the greater community. This
informal meeting is just one of the ways in which Membership can help you answer
the question: "Is CUC the place for you?"
Childcare is provided. If you have any questions about the Path to Membership
or the meaning of membership here at CUC, please leave your name and phone or
e-mail with the host at the Welcome Center on any Sunday, and we will contact you
directly, or see Lisa Horton, Chair, Membership Committee.
T HIS W EEK ’ S C ALENDAR
For more details visit www.cucparamus.org or find us on Facebook
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23
 CUC Choir: 7:30 p.m. – Sanctuary
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24
 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 7 p.m. – Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY! Office is closed.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29
 Children’s Room care: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
 Intergenerational Service: Resolutions for the Planet – 10:30 a.m. – Sanctuary
 Playground Ministry: 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
V OLUNTEER O PPO RTUNITIES
Please volunteer for Sunday Coffee Hour (a nice way to meet and know your fellow
congregants) Sunday Flowers (a great way to remember your loved ones, celebrate
or honor family members) and to light the Chalice (one family or individual lights the
CUC chalice for the service).
If you would like to participate write your name clearly on the calendars posted
in the vestibule so we are able to contact you and list your name in the Order of
Service.
B OOK C LUB
C HRIST MAS F LOW ERS
The newly formed Book Club meets on Thursday, January 2, at 7 p.m. at CUC to
discuss The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.
This world-famous book, set in 1876, tells the story of a young boy living
with his aunt and his half-brother in a fictional town of St. Petersburg along the
Mississippi River. The novel brilliantly depicts a complex human web in a journey
full of adventure, murder, suffering, and hidden treasures.
The next meeting of the Book Club is February 6 with a discussion of The
Submission by Amy Waldman.
S PRI NG F LING E VENTS
8th Annual 12th Night Party – Saturday, January 11, at 8 p.m.
Dress in your finery, and join us for fun and frivolity while sipping champagne,
eating delectable snacks & desserts, and drinking coffee.The cost is $25 per
person. Offered by Evelyn and Jack Stovkis, Myra and Arthur Aronson-Eves,
Annette and Josef Machac. This is a Spring Fling event. Spring Fling is CUC’s
Service Auction. All funds go to support CUC’s operating budget.Have fun and
support CUC.
AND
Join us for Zumba/Dance Night at CUC!! Saturday, January 11, from 7 to 9 p.m.
$12 per person (ages 13 and up). An evening of movement, music and fun.
Evangelina Bishop, certified instructor/dancer, will teach us some basic dance
moves. Follow along, sit, watch, enjoy the music OR just move to your own
drummer!!
We'll provide one water bottle. All you have to do is wear comfortable,
lightweight clothes and comfortable shoes/sneakers with a smooth sole.
Whether you can make it or not, spread the word to your friends, neighbors and coworkers. This evening of fun is for Guys and Gals. Let's fill up the Sanctuary and
raise some money for Central Unitarian Church so we can continue the good work
we do here.
For additional information, please contact Louise Lessersohn at 201-261-5735,
or lessersohn@aol.com or Jen Kelemen at 201-262-0078 or
jenkelemen@yahoo.com.
For either one please contact the CUC office 201-262-6300 to reserve your
place. Checks should be made payable to Central Unitarian Church with Spring
Fling in the memo and the name of the event.
M ORNI NG R ETREAT
BY
T HE W OMEN ’ S A LLIANCE
The Women’s Alliance is hosting a Morning Retreat for Women at CUC on
Saturday, January 18, from 9 a.m. – noon. We will enjoy a yoga session (easy for
all levels), a meditation session and a light breakfast with warm fellowship. Bring
your moms, daughters and friends and share this special time with the women in
your life. This is a great way to start off the New Year by doing something good for
YOU. Signups will begin in January. Contact Cynthia Chazen or Celia Mendelsohn
with any questions. 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.
S PECIAL A NNOUNCEMENT
FRO M 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.
In memory of
Hap and Marty-Lou Bell
and Sally Bell
Josephine Monaco and Samuel Horst
Jane Duguay
Elaine and Warren Rasmussen
and Hazel Keen
Jarmila and Miloslav Machac
and Oscar and Flora Berger
Alice and Anthony Hallock
My father Patrick and my sister Ann
Alayne Adcock
Parents Ann and Stewart Springstead
and Marian and George Brown
From
Martha and Rab Bell
David M. Horst
Patricia Joseph
Sally and Monte Keen
The Machac Family
Marilyn Masur
Maureen O'Connor
The Sosinsky Family
Susan and Harold
Springstead
In honor of
Niki and Tamara Machac
From
The Machac Family
Season's Greetings
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to Everyone!
From
Monica Marchaterre
and Jeff Feinstein
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
Central Unitarian Church
156 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
EMAIL: manager@cucparamus.org
Facebook: Central Unitarian Church
Winter Solstice
Celebration
OFFICE: (201) 262-6300
FAX: (201) 262-6369
WEBSITE: www.cucparamus.org
Twitter: @CUnitarian
For pastoral needs:
Call 201-262-6300, ext. 202 / Email: davidmhorst@gmail.com
For emergencies call 201-262-9595
S TAFF
AND
B OARD
OF
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