Open House Showcasing Liberal Faith Running this Sunday

The Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains (‘CUUC’) will hold an Open House for its Bring a Friend program on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM.

We invite parents and their families to discover or reconnect with Unitarian Universalism—A faith that is as diverse and inclusive as our members. Guests are invited to brunch following service, as well as a UU Roots conversation for visitors and newcomers.

Our shared covenant (our seven Principles) supports “the free and responsible search for truth and meaning.” Though Unitarianism and Universalism were both liberal Christian traditions, this responsible search has led us to embrace diverse teachings from Eastern and Western religions and philosophies.

Are you/your family looking for a spiritual journey with no “right” answers? Are you seeking a loving community concerned about promoting social justice locally and in the world? Are your children asking the big questions-ones you’d like help with?

CUUC is a place that can help children discover answers to their questions, that can soothe a soul, that can help someone make new friends. Maybe you’re a UU (Unitarian Universalist) and don’t even know it? Come visit us and find out!

As Unitarian Universalists, we do not have to check our personal background and beliefs at the door: we join together on a journey that honors everywhere we’ve been before. CUUC is a welcoming congregation committed to affirming and purposefully including all regardless of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, and sexual or affectional orientation.

What Adults Experience

Members think for themselves and reflect together, about important questions:

• The existence of a Higher Power
• Life and Death
• Sacred Texts
• Inspiration and Guidance
• Prayer and Spiritual Practices

We are united in our broad and inclusive outlook, and in our values. We are united in shared experience: our open and stirring worship services, religious education, and rites of passage; our work for social justice; our quest to include the marginalized; our expressions of love. Additionally, we

• Nurture each other in our spiritual journeys,
• Foster compassion and understanding within and beyond our community, and
• Engage in service to transform ourselves and our world

What Children and Youth Experience

On Sunday, classes for different age groups include experiential activities with art, music, games, role play, and dramatic expression, through which children:

• Learn about many world religions & sources of wisdom
• Explore personal beliefs and values
• Experience social justice work and the power of making a difference
• Find out about Unitarian Universalist Principles and history
• Build relationships in an accepting community

Children learn the roots of world religions, openly consider life’s questions in an accepting community, gain wisdom in self-discovery, and are empowered to make a difference in the world. Religious education classes that encourage children and youth to explore their sense of wonder and develop their personal ethics.

Beyond Worship and Classes

We affirm the inherent worth and dignity of all people, and we believe each of us is responsible and capable to help change the world for the better. Through continually learning and growing together we encourage and support one another.

From anti-racism and environmental justice to personal spiritual growth, using many formats for learning, our congregation taps the wisdom of diverse sources. We help one another find grounding and connection in an accepting community with people of many faith backgrounds and a wide range of theological perspectives.

About Reverend Meredith Garmon, Minister

A lifelong Unitarian Universalist, Rev. Garmon holds Masters’ degrees in communication studies and philosophy, and a PhD in government from the University of Virginia. He completed his theological studies at the Meadville-Lombard Theological Seminary in 2003 and was ordained a UU minister in 2004. From 2006 to 2013 he served as minister at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Gainsville, Florida.

About the Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains (formerly Community Unitarian Church at White Plains)

Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion that draws from various sources, including Judeo-Christian and humanist teachings. CUUC was founded in 1909 as a Sunday school and has continued to be dedicated to its religious education programs. We are a welcoming, multigenerational congregation that embraces diversity. CUUC's congregants come from throughout Westchester County and the tristate area.

For more information, please visit http://cucwp.org.