Reducing single-use plastic involves switching to reusables, refusing unnecessary plastic, and choosing sustainable packaging. Key actions include carrying a reusable water bottle, coffee cup, and shopping bags, skipping plastic straws and cutlery, and buying in bulk to avoid excessive packaging. 

Essential Reusable Replacements

• Bottles & Cups: Carry a durable, reusable water bottle and coffee thermos to avoid plastic bottles and disposable cups.
• Shopping Bags: Use cloth or durable reusable bags for all shopping trips.
• Food Storage: Replace plastic cling wrap with beeswax wraps and plastic bags with silicone pouches or glass containers.
• Produce Bags: Opt for reusable mesh bags for produce or go bag-less. 

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Daily Habits and Refusal

• Refuse Straws/Cutlery: Ask for no plastic straws or utensils when ordering take-out.
• Choose Alternatives: Opt for bar soap, shampoo bars, and laundry tablets instead of liquid products in plastic bottles.
• Avoid Individually Wrapped Items: Purchase items in bulk to reduce excess packaging

...And remember that plastic that cannot be recycled in your trash can be taken to CRDC for a small fee of $2.00 per large bag.  CRDC is located at 390 Eberts Lane in York.

The best way to feel part of an organization is to get involved and help it grow.

The Nominating Committee is currently seeking new leaders to fill some important positions at UUCY for the 2026-2027 church year. We are looking for some fresh new leaders and it might be you!

Open Positions:
Vice Chair: 3-year position – moves into Board Chair position 2 nd year and past chair 3 rd year.
Supports the Board chair’s efforts – agenda planning, communications, projects. Serves as Board Chair in the chair’s absence. Attends monthly Board meetings (Zoom). Serves as liaison to Nominating Committee. A WONDERFUL WAY TO GROW YOUR SKILLS AND PUT YOUR MARK ON THE DIRECTION OF OUR CONGREGATION.

Building & Grounds Committee Chair: We already have a strong and experienced
committee. Former chair will provide ample training. The chair calls and leads the monthly
meetings and maintains minutes. Follows a well-established list of duties concerning
inspections. Responds to alarms when necessary. Plans and communicates for the Fall and
Spring congregational clean up events. PERHAPS TWO OF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SERVE AS CO-
CHAIRS!
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Finance Committee Chair: No financial or math experience needed - this committee
meets quarterly and has some well-seasoned members already – many of them are past
treasurers of UUCY. The chair primarily calls the meetings and takes the minutes. The committee reviews and endorses the treasurer’s budget reports and discusses any line-item
deviations.

Worship Committee Chair: There is currently a very strong group of committee members.
Working with the minister, the committee maintains a schedule for worship associates and
ushers. Arranges for guest speakers for when our minister is not in the pulpit and
communicates info to office administrator for Beacon. Oversees communications between guest speakers with music director, tech team and RE. Prepares the meeting agendas, attends
monthly meetings and coordinates the tasks of the committee. PERHAPS TWO OF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SERVE AS CO-CHAIRS!

IF YOU want to help lead YOU-YOU-CY contact anyone on the Nominating Committee:
Peggy Baker – [email protected]
Sherry Lookofsky – [email protected]
Sandy Rushton – [email protected]
Diane Kearney – [email protected]

We are delighted to announce that UUCY has been awarded a $40,000 Chalice Lighters grant that will partially fund the planned campus upgrade beginning this spring and summer. Many thanks to all of you who signed up to be Chalice Lighters last year, which gave us a better chance in the application process. We also express our deep gratitude to all those involved in writing the application, including Board members, the B&G and Finance Committees, and the Green Team. The success of the application demonstrates the value of working together in community to achieve shared goals. May we continue to show our faith in action by sustaining this mutual effort. You can find the application (and an excellent mini history of UUCY and description of the entire project) by clicking the button below.