To Be or Not to Be - Gallery35 Winter Art Show
Through February 25
Come explore war and peace seen through Burmese eyes! With the help of Shaun Randall, editor of The Mantle and member of Community, Gallery35, Community’s art group, continues the tradition of supporting artists unable to practice their art in their native countries - Flyer.
Common Read
Wednesday, February 1, 6:30 pm
The New Jim Crow: Mass incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
Nearly half of the nation’s young black men are behind bars, on parole, or on probation – more than the number of slaves in the U.S. in 1850. Michelle Alexander makes the case that racial caste has not been eradicated, but simply redesigned. According to Alexander, the majority of young black men in large American cities are "warehoused in prisons", or once labeled a felon systems of social control, not unlike Jim Crow Laws, permanently trap them in a second-class status. Participants are invited to read and discuss the book. Soft copies are available for $20.00. Please RSVP to Esther Rosado at erosado@ccny.org or 212-683-4988. Flyer
Secular Humanist Society of NY – Book Club – 1st Thursdays
Thursday, February 2, 6:30-8:30 pm, Front Lounge
THE BETTER ANGELS OF OUR NATURE: Why Violence has Declined by Steven Pinker - Part One of three Book Club meetings devoted to this outstanding new history, an exploration of the essence of human nature, mixing psychology and history to provide a remarkable picture of an increasingly nonviolent world. Please RSVP to Esther Rosado at erosado@ccny.org.
Anti-Racism Team – Popcorn & Opinions
Friday, February 3, 6:30 pm, Gallery
Popcorn & Opinions Screening at 7 pm
FARAW! - the first of a series Award-Winning Films from the continent of Africa. It recounts 24 hours in the life of a woman in Songhoi country. Zamiatou, the mother of three young children, is fighting for survival on the edge of the desert. Her husband is too weak to work, and her children are exasperated by their situation of poverty and drought. She refuses to put her daughter into prostitution. And the rest you will have to see for your self!
First Saturday Feeding of the Hungry in the Bowery
Saturday, February 4. 10:45 am
We invite you to help the Sai Baba Group feed the hungry on the First Saturday of each month. We meet on Forsyth, just south of Houston at 10:45 am. Please bring vegetarian food to share with the over 100 people who come. This is an outdoor event so dress for the weather. For more information contact Valerie Lynch at vlynch@ccny.org or 212-683-4988.
Let’s Get Acquainted
Sunday, February 5, 12:30 pm, Conference Room
Have you been visiting recently? Would you like to learn more about Community Church? About “UU”, Unitarian Universalism? Come meet for a conversation with Rev. Bruce Southworth, our Senior Minister. Bring your questions.
Resistance Cinema
Sunday, February 5, 1:15 pm, Gallery
The Vanishing City - A 30 + year policy of favoring a corporate model of development in New York City results in lost neighborhoods and threatens cultural identity. Click here for Winter Schedule.
UU Christian Fellowship (UUCF)
Tuesday, February 7, 7:30 pm in the Gallery
MNY-UUCF, a local chapter of the national UU Christian Fellowship (UUFC), is led by the Rev. Kelly Murphy Mason, a UU community minister and former Vice-President of the UUCF. The chapter meets the first Wednesday of every month at Community for fellowship and discussion, religious education, and spiritual deepening. All UUs in the District are invited.
Arabic Language Workshop
Saturday, February 11, from 10:00 am to 2 pm in the Front Lounge - NOTE CHANGE – Now 2nd Saturday
A fun way to learn Arabic while simultaneously learning about the culture and the region for poetry, literature, music, native guest speakers and films from the Middle East as we practice reading and writing the aleph-bet. Structured for beginners to advanced students, everyone will be expected to participate in the workshop at their own level. A basic knowledge of Arabic, either spoken or written, is required. Bring your own lunch or food to share; coffee and tea will be provided.
Healthy Congregations Workshop
Saturday, February 11, 9 am – 4 pm, in the Hall of Worship
We are offering series of monthly workshops (created by the Metro NY UU District staff) on second Saturdays. All are welcome. If interested and can commit to attend the remaining 5 sessions, contact to Robert Bobrick Rbobrick@aol.com or Tina Redick tredick222@gmail.com.
Buddhism & Yoga
Sunday, February 12, 12:45 - 2 pm. in the Chapel
Our guest speaker will be Dr. Marvin Levine, Professor of Psychology, SUNY at Stony Brook. For more information contact Esther Rosado at erosado@ccny.org. Dr. Levine will also begin a series Buddhism and Western Psychology at Community Church on Thursday, March 1.
Community Women and UN and Global Affairs – Joint Program
Sunday, February 12, 1:15 pm, Assembly Hall
Community Women and the UN and Global Affairs Committee will be offering a joint program for the congregation which will include readings from Eve Ensler’s book "A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant & a Prayer – Writings to Stop Violence Against Women & Girls”. The book includes notable writers e.g. Maya Angelou, Dave Eggers, Carol Gilligan, Nicholas Kristof, Alice Walker, Howard Zinn among others.
Common Read
Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 pm
The New Jim Crow: Mass incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
Nearly half of the nation’s young black men are behind bars, on parole, or on probation – more than the number of slaves in the U.S. in 1850. Michelle Alexander makes the case that racial caste has not been eradicated, but simply redesigned. According to Alexander, the majority of young black men in large American cities are "warehoused in prisons", or once labeled a felon systems of social control, not unlike Jim Crow Laws, permanently trap them in a second-class status. Participants are invited to read and discuss the book. Soft copies are available for $20.00. Please RSVP to Esther Rosado at erosado@ccny.org or 212-683-4988. Flyer
Black History Month - Race: The Power of an Illusion
Saturday, February 18, at 1 pm in the Gallery
Action for Justice /Resistance Cinema will be offering this powerful documentary, a three part series of 60 minutes each. The parts will be followed by a presenter (some from Undoing Racism) who will speak on the specific topic just portrayed. For more information or to RSVP contact Esther Rosado at erosado@ccny.org or 212-683-4988, ext. 23. Flyer
Resistance Cinema
Sunday, February 19, 1:15 pm, Gallery
Hot Coffee - close examination of a controversial legal case reveals that behind “tort reform” lies a corporate agenda to deny the public the right to sue. Click here for Winter Schedule
Living the Mystery
Third Tuesdays, February 21, 6:30 – 8 pm in the Conference Room
“Living the Mystery" is a monthly exploration of significant issues for our lives in the interdependent web of all existence. Topics will not be announced in advance (it is a mystery, after all), but you won't be disappointed! Led by the Rev. Orlanda Brugnola, currently Interim Minister at the UU Fellowship of Briarcliff, Croton and Ossining.
Bible Study for Spiritual Seekers
Tuesday, February 21, 7:30 - 9 pm
Monthly sessions will be led by Rev. Kelly Murphy Mason, UU Community Minister. Everyone is invited
Sipping and Searching
Wednesday, February 22, 6:30 -8 pm
Pizza, Beer/Soft Drinks and great conversation.
Green Sanctuary – Future Visions Film Series
Thursday, February 23, 7 pm
Film to be announced
To Be or Not to Be - Gallery35 Winter Art Show
Closing Reception
February 25, 4 – 7 pm
Come explore war and peace seen through Burmese eyes! With the help of Shaun Randall, editor of The Mantle and member of Community, Gallery35, Community’s art group, continues the tradition of supporting artists unable to practice their art in their native countries - Flyer
Action for Justice Forum
Sunday, February 26, 1:15 pm
Glen Ford - The Corporate Assault on Public Education
Glen Ford is a veteran of more than 40 years in broadcast, print and Internet journalism. A former Washington Bureau Chief and White House, Capitol Hill, and State Department correspondent, he is currently executive editor of BAR, Black Agenda Report, (BlackAgendaReport.com ) a weekly magazine of news, commentary and analysis from the Black left. Click here for Flyer
Social Tea
Tuesday, February 28, 2 pm
Guest speaker, light refreshments and conversation with friends.
Common Read
Wednesday, February 29, 6:30 pm
The New Jim Crow: Mass incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michele Alexander will be discussed over several sessions. Flyer
Other Events at Community:
Peoples Voice Café – www.peoplesvoicecafe.org
Most Saturdays – 8 pm - An alternative Coffeehouse at Community Church!
February 4 – Kim & Reggie Harris and Jon Fromer
February 11 – Rod MacDonald
February 18 – Randy Noojin in Hard Travelin’ with Woody
February 25 – Pearls of Wisdom and James Cannings & The NYC Streetsingers
Antiracistalliance.com Potluck – Friday, February 17, 5:30 pm – in the Gallery
Everyone is invited – Held the third Friday of each month.
Esperanto Society of NY – Friday, February 17, 7 – 9 pm – 3rd Floor Conf Room – 28 E 35th St
