Join the Upper Delaware Unitarian Fellowship in celebrating the holidays with stories and songs on December 22 at 10:15 a.m. Rev. Laurie Stuart will lead the one-hour joyful celebration.
The Sunday morning services of the UDUUF are held in person at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764, and livestreamed on Zoom (see link below). For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see upperdelawareuu.org or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
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"How I lost my religion post 9/11" to be title of Cass Collins' remarks at Upper Delaware UU on December 15th at 10:15 am
With remarks entitled, "How I lost my religion post 9/11", Eve is an active member of the Narrowsburg community. Cass completed her bachelors in fine arts degree at Emerson College. She writes a column for The River Reporter called "River Muse", has acted numerous theatrical productions, and is an elected council member on the Tusten town board.
The Sunday morning services of the UDUUF are held in person at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764, and livestreamed on Zoom (see link below). For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see upperdelawareuu.org or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/9376301223
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Event date: Sunday, 12/08/24, 10:15 AM
Eve Springwood Minson of One Seed on "The Magic and Mystery of the Garden" at Upper Delaware UU, December 8th
Landscape artist and horticulturalist Eve Springwood Minson of Just One Seed will share remarks entitled "The Magic and Mystery of the Garden" to the Upper Delaware U.U. Fellowship on Sunday, December 8th at 10:15 AM. Members and friends of the fellowship are invited to show up or connect on Sunday at 10:15 am at the Narrowsburg Union, Room 102, as well as on Zoom.
"The garden provides endless opportunities for healing and deep reconnection with the divine, however you interpret that experience. Together we will explore what that looks and feels like, and how to create and integrate more sacred space into our lives," Eve summarized.
The Sunday morning services of the UDUUF are held in person at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764, and livestreamed on Zoom (see link below). For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see upperdelawareuu.org or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https:/
Event date: Sunday, 12/01/24, 10:15 AM
Shared readings on gratitude at the Upper Delaware UU, December 1st
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Event date: Sunday, 11/24/24, 10:15 AM
Placemaker Lisa Glover will speak to the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on November 24th
Lisa Glover of Honesdale will lead a discussion with the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on November 24th at 10:15 AM. Lisa Glover has worked with rural communities across the country on placemaking projects and placemaking plans. She describes placemaking as "people-powered public space design"- a process by which the people most local and most affected by changes to public and public-facing spaces are brought in to think about, ideate on, test, and in some cases help to build changes to those spaces.
This method of planning saves communities money while building resilience among neighbors, stretching our ability to listen to one another while being vulnerable in sharing our own needs and ideas. It also helps us to connect more deeply with the physical places we call home as we co-create them or adjust them to function better for all who see the space as 'theirs'. You'll leave this discussion with ideas on how to jump-start long dreamed-of projects that could improve your nearby park, intersection, or even favorite place to sit, as well as techniques on how to work through challenges with neighbors, leaders, or people who don't seem to care for the place in question.
Members and friends of the fellowship are invited to show up or connect on Sunday at 10:15 am at the Narrowsburg Union, Room 102, as well as on Zoom. The service will be livestreamed on Zoom up until the point of departure on the in-person walk.
The Sunday morning services of the UDUUF are held in person at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764, and livestreamed on Zoom (see link below). For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see upperdelawareuu.org or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/
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Event date: Sunday, 11/17/2024
Rev. Laurie Stuart on "Election Aftermath?" at Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on November 17th at 10:15 AM
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - In this one-hour service, members and friends of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hear remarks holding Leo Tolstoy's short story "The Three Questions" at its core as Rev. Laurie Stuart weaves together a service that begins to prepare us spiritually for the days ahead, together with music, ritual, and practical advice.
The Sunday morning service of the UDUUF will be held in person on Sunday, November 17th at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see upperdelawareuu.org or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/
Photographer Jonathan Fox will speak to the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on November 10th
NARROWSBURG - Professional photographer Jonathan Charles Fox will lead a discussion with the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on November 10th at 10:15 AM. The title of Fox's presentation will be "Nature is My Nurture." He will discuss how living in harmony with the natural world is his religion, and spending time outdoors is his way of being in Temple. "Also, God is "Dog" spelled backward," he added. Jonathan Charles Fox lives in Sullivan County, where he spends his time snapping photographs and writing about the world of Arts & Leisure for the award-winning River Reporter newspaper. His work has appeared in Green Door Magazine, Our Country Home, The Jewish Journal, Music Row Magazine, The Milford Journal and Upper Delaware Magazine. Jonathan can often be spotted following his bliss and taking photographs of the flora and fauna that make up the beautiful landscapes of the Upper Delaware River region. Follow him on Facebook @Jonathancharlesfox and Instagram @ThatDogNamedGidget.
The Sunday morning services of the UDUUF are held in person at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764, and livestreamed on Zoom (see link below). For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see upperdelawareuu.org or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/9376301223
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Event date: Sunday, 11/3/24, 10:15 AM
Renowned Irish-American troubadour Joe Jencks to sing and preach at the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on November 3rd
NARROWSBURG - Joe Jencks, a 25-year veteran of the international Folk music circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and a celebrated vocalist based in northern Illinois will preach with word and song at the November 3rd worship service of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Narrowsburg. The public is invited.
After performing and preaching at hundreds of Unitarian Universalist congregations in the US, Canada, and Ireland, Joe now brings to the river valley his music and his narrative about meaningful growth to weave a thoughtful tapestry of hope, reflection, and action.
Joe has penned several #1 Folk-songs including the ever-relevant "Lady of The Harbor" and the especially timely "Who Will Speak for Me", both of which have become fan favorites throughout North America and beyond. Joe is known for his powerful, socially conscious songwriting, Jencks often writes songs that address themes of justice, compassion, and resilience. This song reflects those qualities, calling attention to advocacy and standing up for others. "Incrementalism is given a bad reputation in many circles," Joe said, "But step by step and piece by piece is the only way to organize for sustainability and change."
Joe has performed and preached in over 200 Unitarian Universalist congregations in the US, Canada, and Ireland, is a dual US-Irish citizen, and has also served as a Cultural Ambassador with the US State Department.
The Sunday morning services of the UDUUF are held in person at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764, and livestreamed on Zoom (see link below). For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see upperdelawareuu.org or email uduuf2022@gmail.com. (Remember to set your clock back the night before!) For more information on Joe and his ministry and music, visit joejencks.com. For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see upperdelawareuu.org or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/9376301223
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Event date: 10/27/2024
Step for Justice: UDUUF Revives Annual Bud Rue Walk to Energize Community and Support Local Causes
NARROWSBURG - One Sunday late each October, the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) has had a tradition of hosting its Bud Rue Walk for Social Justice. Started in 1993 by the late Bud Rue, the walk and subsequent fund-raising efforts by the fellowship have distributed well more than $4,000 per year since 1993 to local organizations that work for social justice and community well-being. In recent years, rather than by a walkathon event, funds were raised by direct appeals and financial gifts that were distributed by the UDUUF as the "Bud Rue Memorial Fund for Social Justice".
The walkathon is now back. Direct pledges via the website or in person are also welcome.
"A walkathon is one way we have of holding space with local entities whose missions and good work we support," said UDUUF vice-president Tom Rue, a mental health counselor in Narrowsburg and son of the late Bud Rue. "The act of intentionally walking together for a united purpose is a sort of kinetic prayer intended to energize the arc of the moral universe in the direction of justice and community. It's a prayer in the sense that voting is," Rue said.
Of course, the event's primary pragmatic purpose is raising money for local use where it is needed. Walkers solicit charitable contributions of any size from their friends and acquaintances earmarked for the Social Justice Fund, in support of a peaceful and united community. Distribution of proceeds, divided by four, will occur in the spring after all pledges and donations have been collected.
The 2024 walk will commence on October 27th and step off from Room 102 of the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Avenue, Narrowsburg. Prior to the walk at an abbreviated worship service will begin at 10:15 a.m. The Rev. Laurie Stuart, President of the UDUUF, will explain the walk and invite representatives of the recipient organization present to say a few words.
All funds raised will be divided equally among: Wayne County Habitat for Humanity (HFH), Wayne County’s Victims Intervention Program (VIP), Sullivan Allies Leading Together (SALT), and Growing Older Together (GOT). These organizations were selected based on financial need and the services they provide to our communities in New York and Pennsylvania. Each recipient group is invited to provide additional walkers, making the event a great opportunity to meet community members engaged in social justice issues.
This year's walk is planned as an easy five-mile stroll along rural streets on the Narrowsburg flats, beginning and ending at the Narrowsburg Union. A sweep-car will continually drive the route, and walkers can choose to leave at any point, organizers said. Refreshments will be provided by the fellowship to all participants upon return.
The public is invited to participate and/or to donate. To attend the walk, register online at upperdelawareuu.org and download a Pledge Sheet or donate on the same website. For more information about the walkathon or the UDUUF, call 845-252-6783 or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
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Event date: Sunday, 10/27/24, 10:15 AM
UU members and friends collectively walk and collect funds for local social justice groups, October 27th
The Rev. Laurie Stuart, president of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will lead a discussion of the spiritual values and history behind the annual local fundraising campaign known as the Bud Rue Memorial Fund for Social Justice. The worship service will begin on Sunday, October 27th at 10:15 AM. Later the same morning, a walkathon around Narrowsburg flats is planned. To register or download a pledge form, see the web links on the page at upperdelawareuu.org.
Members of the community on both sides of the river are invited to register to walk at the event or donate to the social justice fund.
Members and friends of the fellowship are invited to show up or connect on Sunday at 10:15 am at the Narrowsburg Union, Room 102, as well as on Zoom. The service will be livestreamed on Zoom up until the point of departure on the in-person walk.
The Sunday morning services of the UDUUF are held in person at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764, and livestreamed on Zoom (see link below). For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see upperdelawareuu.org or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/
Edit on 10/19: The presentation described below will be held later in the autumn. The service on October 20th will be provided by the Rev. Laurie Stuart, held in person at the Narrowsburg Union and on Zoom.
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Event date: Sunday, 10/20/24, 10:15 AM
Eve Springwood Minson of Just One Seed on "The Magic and Mystery of the Garden" at Upper Delaware UU, October 20th
Landscape artist and horticulturalist Eve Springwood Minson of Just One Seed will share remarks entitled "The Magic and Mystery of the Garden" to the Upper Delaware U.U. Fellowship on Sunday, October 20th at 10:15 AM. Members and friends of the fellowship are invited to show up or connect on Sunday at 10:15 am at the Narrowsburg Union, Room 102, as well as on Zoom.
"The garden provides endless opportunities for healing and deep reconnection with the divine, however you interpret that experience. Together we will explore what that looks and feels like, and how to create and integrate more sacred space into our lives," Eve summarized.
The Sunday morning services of the UDUUF are held in person at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764, and livestreamed on Zoom (see link below). For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see upperdelawareuu.org or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/
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Event date: Sunday, 10/13/24, 10:15 AM
Shared readings on colonialism and indigenous nations at Upper Delaware UU, October 13th
Shared Readings on the topic of Indigenous Peoples Day will be the program at the Upper Delaware U.U. Fellowship on Sunday, October 13th at 10:15 AM. Members and friends of the fellowship are invited to show up or connect, listen, and share readings related to culture, spirituality, or history of the nations whose ancestral lands we occupy are held each Sunday at 10:15 am at the Narrowsburg Union, Room 102, as well as on Zoom.
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Event date: Sunday, 10/6/2024
Karen Beardsley Peters will speak on "The Power of Manifesting Through Breath" on October 6th at 10:15 AM
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - In this one-hour service, members and friends of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hear remarks entitled UDUUF member Karen Beardsley Peters.
The Sunday morning service of the UDUUF will be held in person on Sunday, October 6th at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/9376301223
Event date: Sunday, 9/8/2024
Membership Sunday
Event date: Sunday, 9/1/2024
Labor Day potluck at the home of Jill Behling Padua and Tom Rue. Details to follow. RSVP!
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Event date: Sunday, 8/25/2024
Sharon Lisenbee to speak on "Do You Believe in a Higher Power or How Do You Explain the Inexplicable?" on August 25th at 10:15 AM
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - In this one-hour service, members and friends of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hear remarks entitled longtime UDUUF member Sharon Lisenbee. Sharon has been a consistent member of the UDUUF since the 1980s, for much of that time serving as an officer of the congregation.
The Sunday morning service of the UDUUF will be held in person on Sunday, August 25th at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/99359135643?pwd=RS9kb3FKMEF6Y1hNMG9uRFpwa2V3UT09
Meeting ID: 993 5913 5643
Passcode: 885087
"Under This Sky, Are We Hibakusha?
NARROWSBURG, NY and ONLINE - On Sunday, August 18, Japanese artist and activist Yasuyo Tanaka will be speak about her work as a peace and fervent anti-nuclear advocate at the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union. The public is invited to attend in person or online by Zoom.
Tanaka’s August visit to the Upper Delaware River Valley coincides with somber dates In the shared history of Japan in the United States of America and the world.
August 13, 1942 marks the day the Manhattan project began at Columbia University. The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6,1945 and the second fell on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. August 15, 1945 is the anniversary of the end of the war in Japan in 1945.
August 13 to 15 is the Japanese Obon festival, when the spirits of ancestors are returning to their homes along with all of their relatives. It is believed that by honoring and holding memorial services for the spirits of ancestors during this period, family unity is strengthened and blessings are received from the ancestors.
Yasuyo Tanaka is an artist, educator, researcher, organizer, peace worker, and first-generation Japanese immigrant living in NYC.
Born and raised in Japan, where the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, her hometown was damaged by radiation from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disasters and became a final disposal candidate site for nuclear waste. This awakened her to become a social practice artist, researching social and environmental issues and expressing her experiences and what she learned through art.
In her presentation "Under This Sky, Are We Hibakusha?" she will share what she’s seen and felt in the nuclear disaster areas in Japan and the U.S., as well as photos related to radiation contamination. She will introduce the little-known history of the Manhattan Project (developing and manufacturing atomic bombs) which began in New York City, and report on a creative learning project with children at the Manhattanville Community Center near the Nash Garage building (where the Manhattan Project platform was built). This presentation will explore personal connections to events taking place under this sky, beyond time and place.
Tanaka will share images of her work and talk about its place and purpose in the intersection of Japanese and American culture. There will be a public exhibition and a special origami workshop for people of all ages at a time that will be announced at the August 17th service.
The talk will be held live during the Sunday morning service of the UDUUF on Sunday, August 18th at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com. Inquiries regarding this program may be made to Cynthia Nash at 646-229-0059.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/99359135643?pwd=RS9kb3FKMEF6Y1hNMG9uRFpwa2V3UT09
Meeting ID: 993 5913 5643
Passcode: 885087
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Event Date: 8/18/2024 [same date as the above]
SPECIAL PROGRAM: Origami For Peace
NARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware Universalist Unitarian Fellowship (UDUUF) will be offering a free public Japanese Paper Origami Workshop conducted by artist and activist Yasuyo Tanaka immediately after its services on Sunday, August 18th, at the Narrowsburg Union, located at 7 Erie Ave.
The workshop will begin at 12:30 PM and will last for an hour and a half to two hours. Materials will be provided.
Everyone is also welcome to attend the service, which begins at 10:15 AM during which Tanaka will speak about the spiritual and tangible fallout from the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki not just to the Japanese people, but all of humanity.
Tanaka regularly conducts creative workshops in New York City with the purpose of creating community and self-awareness.
Her visit to the Upper Delaware River Valley follows an installation and projects at the Japan Society in New York City.
Here’s what she says about her origami Peace and Harmony workshop: ”The global pandemic caused us to view disasters as our own problem, not someone else's. Under this sky, there are many casualties every day, including the Gaza-Israeli war, and the Russian-Ukrainian war. This affects our lives as well. "Peace and Harmony" is a workshop series where we come together to make origami peace ornaments. We have shared wishes for a peaceful earth and a safe place to live. With these wishes in mind, we’ll fold cranes out of colored paper (with a world map printed on it) and create peace ornaments.
The purpose of this workshop is to connect our divided minds and bodies in the midst of rapid social change. Together, we create a collaborative work and create a place for everyone to connect with others and our community.”
Media contact for this special event: cynthiadnash@gmail.com
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Event date: 8/11/2024
UDUUF to hear Rev. Daniel Kanter on "Five spiritual disciplines for Unitarian Universalists" on August 11th at 10:15 AM
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - In a one-hour service, members and friends of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hear a sermon by Rev. Daniel Kanter, Senior Minister and CEO of First Unitarian Church of Dallas and author of the book, Faith for the Unbeliever (Skinner House Books, 2017), will speak on "Five spiritual disciplines for Unitarian Universalists".
The Sunday morning service of the UDUUF will be held in person on Sunday, August 11th at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com. Rev. Kanter's remarks will be viewed virtually.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/99359135643?pwd=RS9kb3FKMEF6Y1hNMG9uRFpwa2V3UT09
Meeting ID: 993 5913 5643
Passcode: 885087
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Event date: Sunday, 8/4/2024
Rev. Laurie Stuart to speak a search for beloved community at UDUUF on August 4th
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - In this one-hour service, using the metaphor of a child's tea party, Rev. Laurie Stuart will present a one-hour service on the possibilities that can open when one adopts an attitude of plurality and moves beyond judgment in the search for beloved community. Weaving music, visuals and stories the service aspires to be a respite and a path through the chaos that engulfs our world and, often, our daily lives.
The sermon will be delivered live during the Sunday morning service of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, August 4th at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/99359135643?pwd=RS9kb3FKMEF6Y1hNMG9uRFpwa2V3UT09
Meeting ID: 993 5913 5643
Passcode: 885087
No service will be held on 7/28/2024 because the Narrowsburg Union has announced that it will close due to the Riverfest this day. Anyone going to Riverfest is invited to join us for an informal cup of coffee at Two Queens Coffee Shop on Main Street at 10:15 am.
Event date: 7/21/2024
Ken Burns commencement speech at Brandeis University
From Potatoes to Puccini to Passover: One Woman's Journey to Happiness
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - Melissa Hayes Kolakowski, a much-loved speaker, chaplain, musician, and mother, will speak about her spiritual journey from Mormonism in Idaho to the theaters of New York to a small synagogue in Sullivan County, followed by questions, at the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) in Narrowsburg on July 14th.
Mrs. Kolakowski, a much-loved speaker, chaplain, musician, and mother, will speak about her spiritual journey from Mormonism in Idaho to the theaters of New York to a small synagogue in Sullivan County. Hers is a story that is at once entertaining and inspiring. Told from an interfaith perspective, Mrs. Kolakowski brings to the story an infectious positivity, enthusiasm, and more than a few laughs!
The talk will be held live during the Sunday morning service of the UDUUF on Sunday, July 14th at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/99359135643?pwd=RS9kb3FKMEF6Y1hNMG9uRFpwa2V3UT09
Meeting ID: 993 5913 5643
Passcode: 885087
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Event date: Sunday, 7/7/2024
Historic bridge restoration and reopening set as topic for open mic at UDUUF on July 7th
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - The proposed restoration and reopening of the 1902 Skinners Falls/Milanville Bridge will be explored from a spiritual and artistic perspective during an open mic program of shared songs, theater, poems, readings, and artwork on the subject of the historic span at the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) in Narrowsburg on July 7th.
Scheduled performers will include Joanne and Dan Brinkerhoff of Poison Love Band who will render an original piece about the bridge; Cynthia Nash of Milanville who will read from her one-act play about the bridge entitled "The Crossing"; and other local artists, poets, and writers.
The public is invited to share material concerning their spiritual connection to this unique bridge and this special crossing over the Upper Delaware.
The program will be held live during the Sunday morning service of the UDUUF on Sunday, July 7th at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@....
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/99359135643?pwd=RS9kb3FKMEF6Y1hNMG9uRFpwa2V3UT09
Meeting ID: 993 5913 5643
Passcode: 885087
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Event date: Sunday, 6/30/2024
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Barbara Arrindell to speak to UDUUF on sustainability on June 30th
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - Barbara Arrindell will share thoughts and lead a discussion on the subject of sustainability at the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) in Narrowsburg on June 30th starting at 10:15 am.
Barbara is the Chair and Chief Science Officer of Damascus Citizens for Sustainability. She has had a life-long interest in sustainable and renewable energy sources as well as the environmental effects of human activities. As a founding member of DCS, she has educated national and international press and policymakers about the interlocking issues of drilling, its impacts and the politics and science responsible.
The talk will be held live during the Sunday morning service of the UDUUF on Sunday, June 30th at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@....
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/99359135643?pwd=RS9kb3FKMEF6Y1hNMG9uRFpwa2V3UT09
Meeting ID: 993 5913 5643
Passcode: 885087
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - Chelsea Falotico of the Wayne County Victims Intervention Program (VIP) will described services available to prevent and stop domestic violence at the June 23rd meeting of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist fellowship. The service will be conducted in-person in Room 102 of the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Avenue, Narrowsburg, New York. To read about VIP, see vipempowers.org.
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Meeting ID: 993 5913 5643
Passcode: 885087
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - Lea Morris will be the focus of the June 16th meeting of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF). The service will be conducted in-person by the Rev. Laurie Stuart in Room 102 of the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Avenue, Narrowsburg, New York.
For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/99359135643?pwd=RS9kb3FKMEF6Y1hNMG9uRFpwa2V3UT09
Meeting ID: 993 5913 5643
Passcode: 885087
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - Collette Ballew of Damascus Township will share lessons learned while traveling the world at the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) in Narrowsburg on June 9th.
Ms. Ballew, who was born in France to an American mother and Tunisian father, is a retired French and Spanish teacher in Delaware Valley Central School and Wayne Highlands in Honesdale.
"I have learned that you can travel anywhere, even to areas where you do not speak the language, if you are willing to communicate sympathetically. In my travels I have made friends all over the world because I tried to communicate with them no matter the language. I left fear behind, acted out and at times made a fool of myself trying to get my point across," she said.
The talk will be held live during the Sunday morning service of the UDUUF on Sunday, June 9th at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/99359135643?pwd=RS9kb3FKMEF6Y1hNMG9uRFpwa2V3UT09
Meeting ID: 993 5913 5643
Passcode: 885087
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - Sheila Vaswani of Honesdale will speak on Islamic culture on May 26th.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Event date: Sunday, 5/19/2024
Rev. Laurie Stuart to speak at UDUUF on pluralism on May 19th
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - In this one-hour service entitled "What are you Listening For?", on Sunday, May 19th, Rev. Laurie Stuart will explore the broad concept of pluralism. Utilizing story, video and images, Laurie will explore how adopting pluralism as a daily routine might give ourselves some spiritual resilience.
The performance will be held live during the Sunday morning service of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, May 12th 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/99359135643?pwd=RS9kb3FKMEF6Y1hNMG9uRFpwa2V3UT09
Meeting ID: 993 5913 5643
Passcode: 885087
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Event date: Sunday, 5/12/2024
Fendrick & Peck live in concert at the UDUUF on May 12th
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - Madeline Fendrick and Brian Peck are a Minnesota based indie-eco-acoustic duo with well woven lyrics, delicate yet driving instrumental composition, and quirky and kind personalities. Their music is all harmony -- exquisite lyrics and composition with a certain unbridled delight and beauty that sets them apart. Frequent instrument swapping, quirky tales of their exploits, and sudden dives into deep-heart stuff that will leave you bubbling!
In honor of Mother's Day, the focus of the music will be motherhood. Check out their website at fendrickandpeck.com before or after the live service.
The performance will be held live during the Sunday morning service of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, May 12th 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/99359135643?pwd=RS9kb3FKMEF6Y1hNMG9uRFpwa2V3UT09
Meeting ID: 993 5913 5643
Passcode: 885087
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Event date: Sunday, 5/5/24, 10:15 AM
Art Kolbjornsen will speak on the topic "From Fundamentalism to Atheism" at the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on May 5th
A gifted Biblical Scholar now teaching at the University of North Carolina has made significant contributions to critical scriptural study and has evolved in his faith understanding. That moving process was not based on the deficits of the "Word of God," but rather the notion of a living God active in a painful world.
The presentation will be held live during the Sunday morning service of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, May 12th 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Room 102, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/99359135643?pwd=RS9kb3FKMEF6Y1hNMG9uRFpwa2V3UT09
Meeting ID: 993 5913 5643
Passcode: 885087
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Event date: Sunday, 4/28/24, 10:15 AM
Tannis Kowalchuk to speak to the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on April 28th
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - Tannis Kowalchuk, Artistic Director of Farm Arts Collective, will present an interactive presentation on creativity, collaboration, and community connection, and how it benefits personal and collective health and well-being. The presentation will begin with a talk about Tannis’ work with Farm Arts Collective on collective creation with community engagement, and will include some interactive exercises and conversations to illustrate the theory.
The presentation will be held during the Sunday morning service of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, April 28th at 10:15 AM in the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. For more information about this or upcoming weekly programs, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/99359135643?pwd=RS9kb3FKMEF6Y1hNMG9uRFpwa2V3UT09
Meeting ID: 993 5913 5643
Passcode: 885087
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Event date: Sunday, 4/21/24, 10:15 AM
Earth Day to center shared readings at Upper Delaware UU on April 21
Shared Readings on the topic of Earth Day will be the program at the Upper Delaware U.U. Fellowship on Sunday, April 21st at 10:15 AM. Members and friends of the fellowship are invited to connect, listen, and share readings related to nature, environmental action, and other spiritual concerns. Services are held each Sunday at 10:15 am at the Narrowsburg Union, Room 102, as well as on Zoom.
On Sunday the 28th, Tannis Kowalchak of Farm Arts Collective and Willow Wisp Farm will speak at the UDUUF on creativity, collaboration, and community connection.
Come in person if you can, or bookmark this link for this and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/99359135643?pwd=RS9kb3FKMEF6Y1hNMG9uRFpwa2V3UT09
Meeting ID: 993 5913 5643
Passcode: 885087
Event date: Sunday, 4/21/24, 10:15 AM
Geoff Hutchinson to speak in Narrowsburg on poetry and art on April 14th
NARROWSBURG, NY and ONLINE — Artist and poet Geoff Hutchinson will discuss and share selections at the Sunday morning service of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) on April 14th at 10:15 am.
The public is welcome. For additional information, visit uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person, if you can. Or, bookmark this link for this Sunday's and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/
Passcode: 885087
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Event date: Sunday, 4/7/24, 10:15 AM
Unitarian Universalists to hear about indigenous traditions on April 7th
NARROWSBURG, NY AND ONLINE — The weekly Sunday service of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) on Sunday, April 7 will feature a presentation by Robin Henderson on Native American spiritual practices. For those attending in person, room 102 at the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., will open at 9:30 a.m. If connecting virtually, the Zoom room will open at about 10 a.m. The service starts at 10:15 AM.
Robin Henderson, a proud member of the Ramapough Lunaape, was brought up in both Catholicism and the ways of his ancestors. He's studied a variety of religions throughout his life and loves to share what he's learned.
The public is welcome. For additional information, visit uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
Come in person, if you can. Or, bookmark this link for this Sunday's and future UDUUF services: https://zoom.us/j/99359135643?pwd=RS9kb3FKMEF6Y1hNMG9uRFpwa2V3UT09
World Beat/ Global & Jazz percussionist, Obi Kaye has performed at various venues and styles, specializing in dance driven and improvisational rhythm. He has performed with numerous Jazz and "World" groups, both Live and in the studio. Both as a solo performer & as a sideman he continues to stretch the limits of musical genres and appeals to the many tastes of a diverse audience.
As recording artist, sideman and Solo performer, Obi employs a fusion of many musical styles on a large variety of percussion instruments. Many performances and recordings infuse the sounds of Turkey with those of Brazil and instruments from Morocco, Pakistan and Egypt with those of Nigeria, Cuba and Puerto Rico. He constantly strives to explore sounds and culture and experiment through blending these styles together.
The UDUUF has met continuously in the Upper Delaware River Valley since July 30, 1987. The public is welcome. For additional information, visit uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
NARROWSBURG, NY AND ONLINE — A public health crisis has arisen from excessive use of single-use plastic by multiple industries around the world. Plastics and microplastics are now seemingly everywhere.
In remarks titled, "Plastic Is a Public Health Crisis — And What We Can Do About It" environmental advocate Rebekah Creshkoff will describe the threat created by over-manufacturing of non-biodegradable plastics.
She will speak at 10:15 a.m. service on Sunday, March 24, held by the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF). For those attending in person, room 102 at the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., will open at 9:30 a.m. If connecting virtually, the Zoom room will open at about 10 a.m.
Rebekah is a volunteer speaker with Beyond Plastics, a nationwide, nonprofit project based at Bennington College, VT, that is working to end plastic pollution everywhere. She used to work in corporate communications.
Beyond Plastics was founded in 2019 by former EPA regional administrator Judith Enck (see beyondplastics.org/about).
In recent decades, multiple chronic health conditions and disorders — including autism, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infertility, among others — have risen alarmingly. All have been linked to exposure to the thousands of chemicals that are used to make plastics. Rebekah will discuss the impact of the toxic chemicals lurking in items we use in our everyday lives, and review steps we can take to protect ourselves, our communities and the planet.
The UDUUF has met continuously in the Upper Delaware River Valley since July 30, 1987. The public is welcome. For a Zoom link or additional information, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
For Immediate Release
Event date: 3/17/2024
Martin Colavito of SALT to speak in-person and on Zoom to Unitarian Universalists
NARROWSBURG - Martin Colavito of the human service advocacy group Sullivan Allies Leading Together (SALT) will dialogue with members and friends of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) this Sunday, March 17th, at 10:15 AM in room 102 at the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Narrowsburg. The meeting's format will be hybrid (both in person and virtual).
The public is invited to connect and take part. The UDUUF has met continuously in the Upper Delaware River Valley since July 30, 1987. For more information, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com. Light refreshments will follow after the meeting to which all who attend in person are invited to bring a dish.
For Immediate Release
Event date: 3/10/2024
Holocaust survivor Dorothea Szczesniak to address the Upper Delaware UU Fellowship on March 10th
NARROWSBURG - Dorothea Szczesniak will speak to the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) this Sunday, March 10th, at 10:15 AM in room 102 at the Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave., Narrowsburg. The meeting's format will be hybrid (both in person and virtual). This will mark the congregation's first hybrid meeting during 2024.
At a recent meeting of the congregation, the UDUUF elected a board of directors and officers for the year 2024, and unanimously passed the following resolution: "RESOLVED, That diversity and a search for truth are core values of the UDUUF and generally of Unitarian Universalism as it is understood, this fellowship wishes to explicitly welcome and invite people of all spiritual and sexual orientations, heritages, genders, and races, and aims to reflect the full diversity of mind, body, and spirit in our program offerings."
At the same meeting, the membership voted unanimously to elect the Rev. Laurie Stuart of Narrowsburg as President. Thomas Rue LMHC of Narrowsburg, himself a past president of the fellowship in the late 1980s and early 90s, will serve as Vice-President. Sharon Paige-Lisenbee of West Easton, Pennsylvania will continue serving as treasurer. Heidi Finkelberg of Shohola accepted the post of secretary. Steven Scharff of Narrowsburg, Patricia Sanders of Honesdale, and Sheila Vaswani of Honesdale will serve as board members for the coming year.
Members and friends of the fellowship are invited to connect and take part. The UDUUF has met continuously in the Upper Delaware River Valley since July 30, 1987. The public is welcome this Sunday and in the future. For more information, see uduuf.com or email uduuf2022@gmail.com. Light refreshments will follow after the meeting to which all who attend in person are invited to bring a dish.
For Immediate Release
Event date: 2/25/2024
Unitarian Universalists discuss writings of Yuval Noah Harrari on February 25th
A lecture entitled "Why Humans Run the World" by professor Yuval Noah Harari of the Department of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem will be included in the program at the Upper Delaware U.U. Fellowship on Sunday, Feb. 25th at 10:15 AM. In this talk, he explains the human characteristic that allows us to dominate the planet. Dr. Harari is the author of the international best selling book "Sapiens - A Brief History of Humankind".
Members and friends of the fellowship are invited to connect and take part.
Services are presently held on Zoom only, with a resumption to hybrid (both in person and virtual) services planned to be held on a regular basis starting with remarks by local Holocaust survivor Dorothea Szczesniak on March 10th .
The UDUUF has met continuously in the Upper Delaware River Valley since July 30, 1987. The public is welcome. For more information, see uduuf.com. To request the Zoom link, email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
For Immediate Release
Event date: 2/18/2024
Unitarian Universalists proffer potpourri of shared readings on topics including love, Black history, war and peace, etc.
A potpourri of "Shared Readings" will be the program at the Upper Delaware U.U. Fellowship on Sunday, Feb. 11th at 10:15 AM. Members and friends of the fellowship are invited to connect, listen, and share readings related to love, Black History Month, war and peace, or other spiritual concerns.
Services are presently held on Zoom only, with a resumption to hybrid (both in person and virtual) services planned to be held on a regular basis starting with remarks by local Holocaust survivor Dorothea Szczesniak on March 10th . To request the Zoom link, email uduuf2022@gmail.com.
The UDUUF has met continuously at various locations in the Upper Delaware River Valley since July 30, 1987. The public is welcome. For more information, see uduuf.com.
For Immediate Release
Event date: 2/1/2024
Rev. Laurie Stuart: "With nothing to do, everything is possible," on February 1st
NARROWSBURG and ONLINE - Touching on large issues like climate change, geopolitical division, and seemingly unsurmountable challenges, the Rev. Laurie Stuart will weave a multi-media journey around a central paradox: "With nothing to do, everything is possible." The one-hour Zoom service will explore a space and an attitude that opens up possibilities of connection, meaning and, ultimately, personal balance and sustainable action.
Here is the link: Join Zoom service
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8941
Meeting ID: 894 1030 5658
Passcode: 396136
About the UDUUF, by ChatGPT
The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) is a congregation affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), a liberal religious denomination characterized by a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. Here are some key points about the fellowship:
Location and Community: The UDUUF serves the Upper Delaware region, which includes parts of New York and Pennsylvania. It draws members from various communities within this area, offering a place for individuals who share liberal religious values and a commitment to social justice.
Beliefs and Practices: As part of the Unitarian Universalist tradition, the UDUUF embraces a pluralistic approach to religion, welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. The fellowship encourages personal spiritual growth and the exploration of different religious and philosophical perspectives. Central to their beliefs are the seven UU principles, which include the inherent worth and dignity of every person, justice, equity, and compassion in human relations, and respect for the interdependent web of all existence.
Activities and Programs: The UDUUF typically offers a range of activities and programs, including Sunday services, religious education for children and adults, social justice initiatives, and community events. These activities are designed to foster a sense of community, promote spiritual growth, and address local and global social issues.
Governance: Like most UU congregations, the UDUUF is likely governed by a democratically elected board of trustees or a similar body. Members of the congregation participate in decision-making processes, ensuring that the fellowship operates in line with the values and needs of its community.
Affiliations: As a member of the UUA, the UDUUF is connected to a larger network of UU congregations across the United States and beyond. This affiliation provides resources, support, and a sense of connection to the broader UU movement.
For specific details about their current activities, services, or how to get involved, it would be best to visit the UDUUF's official website or contact them directly. This information can typically be found through a simple online search or by visiting the UUA's directory of congregations.