The Unigram
Newsletter for February 2019
Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento
2425 Sierra Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95825
Office (916) 483-9283
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Upcoming Services
Sunday Service Theme for Winter: Sources of Meaning and Inspiration
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February 3, 10:30 a.m.
Disillusionment: Compassion and Wisdom When Things Fall Apart
Speakers: Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones and Worship Associate Frances Myers
Music: Ross Hammond, guitar; Ina Jun, piano; Music Director Keith Atwater
Sometimes the hopes or images which have given our life meaning or inspiration turn out as flawed, unfounded or false. Whether as parents, children, partners, or idealists of any kind, disillusionment is painful! What are the steps toward healing and a new sense of balance? Roger and Frances have some thoughts to share on this challenge, but don’t expect too much of them!
- 9:45 a.m. Sunday Spiritual Practices: Labyrinth walking meditation in the back meadow.
- Soup Sunday: UUSS volunteer teams provide a wholesome selection of soups; $5 donation.
- Service Auction advance bidding & dinner tickets for February 16 after today’s service
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February 10, 10:30 a.m.
The Progressive Religious Impulse
Guest Preacher AJ van Tine, with Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones & Worship Associate Ginny Johnson
Music: UUSS Choir; Ina Jun, piano; Music Director Keith Atwater
Candles of Sorrow & Concern (candles before service the second Sunday each month)
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AJ van Tine is a lifelong UU from Virginia, a graduate of Harvard Divinity School, and the intern minister at the UU Fellowship of Lafayette, Colorado. Unitarian Universalism is a relatively new approach to religion, and also has ancient roots. What is the thread that connects us to our past and informs how we approach our future? And how does being aware of this thread help us live our lives today? For his birthday today, Rev. Roger gets three gifts—not having to write a sermon, enjoying the message of a guest UU ministry colleague, and hugs after church.
- Sunday Spiritual Practices at 9:45: Tai Chi and Qi Gong in the Fahs Classroom
- Soup Sunday: UUSS volunteer teams provide a wholesome selection of soups; $5 donation.
- Service Auction--advance bidding & dinner ticket sales after the service
- Family Ministry Valentine’s Party after the service
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February 17, 10:30 a.m.
Your One Wild and Precious Life—A Service for All Ages
Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones with various UUSS voices and Worship Associate Larry Boles
Milestones: Joys and Sorrows ritual today and Recognition of February Birthdays
At least nine congregants from every decade of age will present their two-minute answer in response to this question from U.S. poet Mary Oliver: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” There will be a crafts table on the left side of the sanctuary available after the first 20 minutes. Kids are invited to help with collection of today’s offering. There is no Religious Education today but the Room 11 Nursery is open 9:20 a.m.--1:00 p.m.
- 9:30 a.m. Exploring UUism: Survey of UU History with Rev. Roger in the Fahs Classroom
- 9:45 a.m. Sunday Spiritual Practices: Silent Sitting Meditation in Classroom 6
- Nursery Care available 9:20 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room 11 of the Education Wing
- 12:00-1:00 p.m. Forum on 350 Years of English Unitarianism with Rev. Dr. David Usher
February 24, 10:30 a.m.
The Meaning of Money—Does It Have Any?
Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones, preaching, with Worship Associate Jed Shapiro
Music: UUSS Choir; Ina Jun, piano; Music Director Keith Atwater
Money is a fact of life, whether you have a little or a lot of it. Even beyond our need for money to buy food, shelter, transportation etc., money has a pull on our spiritual lives. How do we consider money and receive it, spend it and save it from a meaningful perspective?
- 9:45 a.m. Sunday Spiritual Practices: Reading and Responding to Poetry in Classroom 6
- Newcomers’ Orientation & Tour of our Campus: 11:45-1:00 starting in the Library/Bookstore
March 3, 10:30 a.m.
Grounded in Love: Growing Our Mission
Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones, preaching, with Worship Associate Frances Myers
Music: UUSS Choir & Instrumental Ensemble; Ina Jun, piano; Music Director Keith Atwater
- 9:45 a.m. Sunday Spiritual Practices: Labyrinth walking meditation in the back meadow.
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Shared Offering Recipient this Month
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Every month we give half of the Sunday service offering to a local not-for-profit group. UUSS members vote every year to choose 12 community partners that embody our values and reflect our mission to be a force for healing in the world. In December, we contributed $3,972.91 to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services; and we gave the Christmas Eve service offering of $1,335.18 to the River City Food Bank. Our February Sunday offerings will be shared with Black Lives Matter.
Black Lives Matter Sacramento
seeks to empower local communities that have often been on the receiving end of injustice, inequality, and disenfranchisement.
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Senior Minister's Message
"Thank You for Being Here"
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When I leave the credit union after making a deposit, I pass by the uniformed security guard standing outside the doors. “Thank you for being here,” I say. I do this to acknowledge the important role they are playing—helping to keep us all safer. I can’t imagine spending a whole shift on my feet, watching for something to happen and hoping it doesn’t, and not getting paid a high wage to do so. So I want to let them know it makes a difference.
I say the same thing when I finish my morning laps in the pool at the Sacramento YMCA and pass by the lifeguards watching over the pool, but I add a twist. Lifeguards play an important role as well—providing safety as well as hospitality to new and regular swimmers. Their wages are not high, but most guards are college students and they need the work. Since they start their shift at 5:30 a.m.—at least an hour before I arrive—I want to acknowledge how much their effort makes a difference, so I say, “Thank you for being here so early.”
This is how I feel about our many volunteers at UUSS: “Thank you for being here!” Especially
those who make Sunday happen
, including our growing team of Greeters, who staff the Welcome Table, who hand out an Order of Service and hymnal, who usher folks in to find a place in a packed sanctuary, who graciously receive the generous donations during the offering time.
You can add the Family Ministry/RE Table hosts, the Coffee Crew, Worship Associates, musicians, Bookstore staffers,
Soup Sunday team, and so many more. (Insert your name here!)
These folks provide a welcome to longtime congregants and curious visitors alike. What is their message? Not in those exact words but through their kind presence and generosity of time, all of these volunteers are conveying the same sentiment and message to everybody who shows up: “Thank you for being here.” Blessed be!
Yours in faith,
Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones
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Finding Rev. Roger in February
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I’m here every Sunday this month, but to have a good conversation, let’s make an appointment!
New office hours
are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. I’d love to connect with you, so give me a call. From January 28-April 29, I will be in Berkeley on most Mondays to teach a course in the spring semester at Starr King School for the Ministry.
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Finding Rev. Lucy in February
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Now in her sixth year of ministry at UUSS, Rev. Lucy is taking a sabbatical for three months for renewal, reflection, and a writing project. She will return in early April.
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Sangye Hawke, UU Student Minister
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This winter Sangye Hawke will be participating in and exploring ministerial duties, church administration and worship under Rev. Roger’s supervision as part of her field education work for Starr King School for the Ministry, a UU seminary. (She is not serving here as a ministerial intern, which would be a different role.) In addition to some Sundays, she will be on the UUSS campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for meetings and general ministerial work; she looks forward to getting acquainted with you. In addition, she is available for pastoral conversations at UUSS by appointment on Monday and Wednesday evenings. A practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism for over 20 years, Sangye became a UU at the congregation in Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to become a board-certified Chaplain with a strong background in parish ministry. Her ministerial interests are in hospice, disaster support for both first responders and the affected, and the use of art in support of aging and health challenges.
E-mail her
or call the UUSS Office to leave a message for Sangye.
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Music Director's Message
What Makes a Community?
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While Jean and I enjoyed our almost (but not quite) annual mid-winter week away in Hawaii, I attend a bi-lingual UCC (Congregational) service in Makena, Maui, in an historic 1836 church. As in our UUSS community, this church family of local residents, "snowbirds," some Hawaiian members, and many tourists like me honored all those members and friends who passed away last year in their annual "feast of tears" on January 6th. It was important to Jean and me, and emotional, because the 27 year old daughter of good friends succumbed to cancer back in Oregon on the morning we arrived. I was touched that my prayer card with Emma's name was read out with others of this church's "ohana" (family).
The service was bi-lingual (in Hawaiian and English), and I sang several familiar songs and hymns from my Protestant background in Hawaiian! Their Native Hawaiian minister, with his service dog under and around the pews, spoke movingly of seeking the Light in dark times. The women lay associates and female choir singers wore fresh flowers behind their ears. Through open doors and unscreened windows the ocean waves murmured and sighed.
This stone church and small graveyard sits just a few yards from the ocean, among trees and grass. Just a few miles away we found a labyrinth in a lush "sacred garden." Taken together, my thoughts about young Emma and spiritual experiences a thousand miles away from Sacramento reminded me of our UUSS family, which in our own culture and language shares with these islanders these things -- "aina" (land), "ohana" (family), and "aloha" (in its deeper meaning -- affection, openness, truthfulness, caring, humility, and love).
PS--All welcome to join the weekly UUSS Choir rehearsal, Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM, in the Fahs Classroom.
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As noted in the January newsletter, we extend our condolences to Georgene Tarble, her daughter Kay, and their family and friends on the passing of our member
Richard Tarble
in December at age 99. Rev. Lucy Bunch will officiate at a memorial service for Dick at UUSS Sunday,
February 10 at 3:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions in honor of Dick may be made to the UU Service Committee, (689 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA 02139, or the Renaissance Society Scholarship Fund at Sacramento State.
Read Dick’s obituary at this link.
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Our member
Marc Tool
died in December at age 97. His wife, Lillian Tool, died in 2014. We extend our condolences to Marilyn Jio and Larry Tool, their children. Rev. Roger Jones will officiate at a service for Marc in the UUSS Welcome Hall Sunday, February 3, 3:00 p.m., with refreshments provided by our Memorial Receptions volunteers. Contributions in memory of Marc may be made to the
Parkinson's Foundation
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We extend our condolences to Terry Throop and family on the passing of
Kate Throop
on January 12. As a church member from 1995-2008, Kate was a volunteer in many capacities, including UUSS President. She served as our Director of Religious Education (DRE) 1998-2003. After leaving that job, she worked on staff of the Pacific Central District supporting RE volunteers and staff in many UU congregations. She and Terry moved to Cayucos in 2008 and have been active UUs in that area. Her memorial service will be held at the church in San Luis Obispo, 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 17. Memorial contributions in honor of Kate may be made to
Unitarian Universalists San Luis Obispo
,
Friends of the Cayucos Library
or
Northfield Mt. Hermon School
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She is missed by many at UUSS. These are words of Denis Edgren, UUSS Vice President
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Kate welcomed every family (parents and RE youth) when I joined UUSS in 1998. She had a warm smile and an encouraging demeanor. Kate inspired me to join the RE Committee and soon I found myself co-chair working with her to help decide on curriculum and recruit adult volunteer RE leaders. She always had ideas and suggestions for how to improve the program, but she also asked for input and sought consensus. During her time as a volunteer at UUSS, Kate served as an auction worker and Unigram editor. I think she also sang in the choir. As UUSS President, Kate was the face of the Board and the congregation during a period of both pain and healing for the UUSS community. The church was preparing to hire a Family Minister (Rev. Roger), working towards Green Sanctuary certification, and dealing with property transfer bequests. It was also a time of fiscal challenges, as the budget was in deficit. Kate worked with her Board and UUSS staff to meet all of these challenges with strength, generosity, and calm leadership. And always with a smile. Terry, Kate's partner and husband, deserves recognition for his many contributions to UUSS (Finance Committee, Building and Grounds) and his service in advocating and supporting Kate's ministry to UUSS.
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Join Us February 2: Your Voice is Important
All Congregation Strategic Planning Event:
Saturday, February 2, 2019, 8:30 a.m. - Noon
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The goal of our congregational planning event on February 2
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is to solidify our action plans for each of the 3 goals to make the UUSS mission come alive in the world. To refresh yourself on the goals and objectives, unanimously adopted at the May congregational meeting, check out
www.uuss.org/future
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Since the adoption of these goals, and in preparation for February 2
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, the strategic planning team has been meeting with various UUSS leadership groups to solicit ideas about how to turn our goals and objectives into reality. The team is organizing these ideas into action plans, and there will be breakout sessions for each of the goals to gather our collective best thinking about the work ahead. Please be sure to join in! Your contribution is important!
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Among other initiatives that the Board of Trustees is focused on this year (finalizing our new strategic plan and developing building safety policies), we have recognized that our Standing Committee charters need updating to reflect accurately the excellent work done by their members. Our three Standing Committees are the Nominating Committee, the Finance Committee and the Administrative Property Management Committee. We anticipate sharing updated charters with the congregation by our spring Congregational Meeting in May.
Have you noticed that there is a lot going on at UUSS all week long? Much of it reflects the energy and enthusiasm in the congregation, with our many activities, classes and events. But we are also attracting increasing interest from outside groups and families seeking an attractive facility for their event. Since our renovation several years ago, we have gradually been building community recognition of our rental availability and capacity. The budget reflects a solid contribution so far this year from that income stream. If your workplace or your friends are seeking a location for a meeting, training or party, suggest UUSS!
This year, from June 19 - 23, the Unitarian Universalist Association is holding our annual General Assembly in Spokane, Washington. Those who have attended past assemblies loved the opportunity to engage with UUs from around the nation in workshops, music and worship. Imagine thousands of UUs singing and celebrating. I’ll be going and I hope you will consider joining me. Registration opens March 1.
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Growing Love, UUSS Auction & Dinner, February 16
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The real fun starts in the run-up to the Auction! On the first two Sundays in February—February 3 and February 10--tables will be set up for after-the-service pre-bidding on the silent auction items. Think about checking out the
on-line catalog
before coming to church on those days so you know where to place your bids—OR, almost as fun, walk around the tables to read the descriptions to see what tickles your fancy.
Can’t be at the Auction on February 16? You can always take advantage of the “Buy it now” option during pre-bidding to ensure a place at the table or on the hike, a ride to the airport, or the opportunity to have John McMillan re-hang that missing closet door.
For those of you attending the Auction, you can check the schedule at the
Auction site
. This year, we will be announcing raffle winners in both a silent drawing AND in a live drawing. The Auction doors open at 5:00 p.m. See you there.
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Stewardship
Grounded in Love; Growing our Mission
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Every year the UUSS Board of Trustees develops a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year starting on July 1. The stewardship campaign is a time of both reflection and action when our UUSS members and friends pledge their financial support for the operations, staff, ministers and programs of our Beloved Community for the next year. At least 75% of the budget comes from individual pledges made during the stewardship campaign.
On March 3 we will be kicking off our annual stewardship campaign for 2019-2020. Our theme this year is:
Grounded in Love; Growing our Mission.
During the month of March (5 Sundays) the Stewardship Committee will have a table in the Welcome Hall where you can hand in your pledge card, get answers to questions and enjoy the photo collages of our members in fellowship and service to others. Complete pledge materials will be sent to you in early March and will also be online.
We are grateful for the past generosity of our members and friends. With everyone’s support we will be able continue to grow and thrive as we “
come together to deepen our lives and be a force for healing in the world.”
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Justice and Compassion Work
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At the Mommy and Me class, age 2 and growing into his new shoes and spiffy outfit donated through holiday program “Adopt a Family”. Mommy and Me is an English-as-a-Second-Language program affiliated with the International Rescue Committee. If you are interested in volunteering with this program, send a message to
refugeesupport@uuss.org
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Interfaith Earth Justice:
Showing Up for Justice in our Community
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At our Saturday January 12 Sacramento ACT Environmental Justice Committee meeting, we reviewed our draft letter to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors (BOS). This letter documents that there has not been adequate community engagement in the development of their Environmental Justice General Plan element that is coming before the BOS soon.
We created a plan to canvass and conduct listening sessions in West Arden Arcade (WAA) so that the concerns of this community can be presented to the BOS. Stayed tuned for opportunities to join in. UUSS Member and retired physician Ruth McDonald gave an excellent presentation on the actual health problems people in West Arden Arcade are experiencing due to environmental injustices there.
There is a large immigrant community in West Arden Arcade and 25% of WAA is “Hispanic or Latino.” We do not yet have relationships with WAA people in these communities. If you know of people we can contact to see if these communities want their voices heard in this process, please let us know at
interfaithearth@uuss.org
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We are working with New Creation Church Arden and Arden Arcade Black Child Legacy to facilitate/support involvement they would like to do in the County Environmental Justice process. We are also developing an ongoing community relationship between UUSS and these groups. Frances Myers is nurturing this effort.
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If you are interested in this work, you are welcome to join us at our next monthly Sac ACT EJ Committee meeting. It is in the UUSS Welcome Hall on Wednesday, 6 February 2019, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Newcomer orientation at 6:30.
Also, feel free to talk with committee members Hally Cahssai, Ruth McDonald, Eric Ross, Rich Howard, Julie Snider or Christine Bailey about what we are doing; or e-mail us at
interfaithearth@uuss.org
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SURJ Sacramento
UUSS Racial Justice Events
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Two more films remain in this series being screened at UUSS:
“The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975”, February 8 at 7 p.m.
“Sorry to Bother You”, March 8 at 7 p.m.
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Allies of Black Lives Matter Sacramento Open Meeting:
Saturday, Feb. 16
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from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the North Natomas Public Library, 4660 Via Ingoglia.
The Allies Group was created by Black Lives Matter Sacramento to support their ongoing needs, including:
- fundraising
- showing up and assisting at actions
- mobilization for actions, cop-watching, and other rapid response needs
- admin help, event help, and planning help
If you are interested in Black liberation and in building strong communities to make systems of oppression that govern and control obsolete, then this meeting is a good fit for you.
All ages are welcome. Feel free to bring light snacks and beverages. Both the meeting room and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. There is no single stall or gender-neutral restroom. Chairs without arms will be available. Please help us maintain a scent-free environment for those with sensitivities.
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Bake Sale for Black Lives Matter (BLM) Sacramento:
Sunday, Feb. 10
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from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. in front of Starbucks, 1042 Florin Rd. Buy delicious treats to support our local BLM chapter! If you’d like to donate baked goods, please stop by early to drop off.
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Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Introductory Workshop:
Saturday, Feb. 2
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from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Fahs Room. Light refreshments will be provided. This workshop is held on a quarterly basis for new SURJ members and other interested folks. It is modeled after the Study & Action Group which attendees will be encouraged to register for. Participants are asked to read this
short article
beforehand. Email
surjsacramento@gmail.com
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Registration Now Open for SURJ Sacramento’s Study & Action Group!
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Sacramento is launching its 4
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Study & Action Group—a community of learners committed to examining the histories of white supremacy and resistance movements, and building our abilities to effectively take action in support of Black and people of color-led organizations fighting for racial justice. We train up, so we can show up!
Ideally, participants will have attended a SURJ community meeting or plan to attend one as Study & Action begins. This program is designed for white-identifying participants, with the intent of guiding you to understand the ways in which whiteness has made you complicit in the systems of oppression we are now fighting against.
Who:
Groups will be facilitated by SURJ Sacramento members
What:
Six 3-hour sessions over the course of six weeks
When:
Mondays 6-9 p.m.: February 4, February 11, February 18, February 25, March 4, and March 11
OR
Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.: February 6, February 13, February 20, February 27, March 6, and March 13
Where:
Monday meetings will take place at the Center for Spiritual Awareness in West Sacramento, Wednesday meeting location TBD
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE)
Miranda Massa, RE Coordinator
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In Spirit Play, the group has “work” time which offers a variety of fun and creative ways to express themselves. Connections come to life artistically after stories are told. One young participant shares her creation after participating in the Winter Solstice story.
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Re: RE Program and Family Ministry Events!
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-Sunday, February 10 the Family Ministry Team is hosting a Valentine’s Day Party after the service.
-Sunday, February 17 is our service for all ages. No RE is scheduled.
-Chalice Camp for incoming 1 – 6 grades, July 8-12, 2019. Interested?
re@uuss.org
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Religious Education (RE) Calendar, February 2019
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Sunday, February 3
9:30-12:00 Nursery Care in Room 11
10:30-11:45 Spirit Play in Room 7/8. JHYG in Room 6 & SHYG in Room 12
11:30-1:00 Kid's Freedom Club
Sunday, February 10
9:30-12:00 Nursery Care in Room 11
10:30-11:45 Spirit Play in Room 7/8. JHYG in Room 6 & SHYG in Room 12
Sunday, February 17
9:30-12:00 Nursery Care in Room 11
10:30-11:45 All-ages worship in the Sanctuary
Sunday, February 24
9:30-12:00 Nursery Care in Room 11
10:30-10:50 Spirit Play in Room 7/8. JHYG in Room 6 & no SHYG.
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Second Tuesday
TED
Talk
Adversity and Resilience
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Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Welcome Hall: "Adversity and Resilience."
TED Talks
(Technology, Entertainment, Design) are interesting videos by experts on education, business, science, tech, and creativity. We view and discuss several talks each month on a specific theme. For February, UUSS member Tiffany Urness will follow up on the January theme of "happy people" with "Adversity and resilience: what can we learn from recent studies of happiness and well-being?"
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Unitarian England--Historic and Current Sites:
Slides and Stories
With Rev. Dr. David Usher and Rev. Dr. Roger Jones
Sunday, February 17, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Main Hall; freewill donations accepted.
David Usher is a graduate of Oxford University with 35 years as a UU minister in both England and the US, and he now resides in California. From May 1 to 13 David will lead a tour of Unitarian England for UUs from the Sacramento area and Northern California. (Read more at this link or get a brochure from the Connections Table or UUSS Office.) Whether or not you can join him on that pilgrimage to some of the UK’s finest churches, historic religious sites, and beautiful cities and landscapes, come today to enjoy David’s humor, insight and great stories about our nonconformist ancestors. Adult Enrichment volunteers will provide light snacks for this program.
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Process Theology—Divine Creativity and
Human Freedom
With Rev. Dr. Jay Atkinson & Rev. Dr. Roger Jones
Sunday, March 17, 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Main Hall;
freewill donations accepted.
Starting a century ago, scientists, theologians and philosophers generated “a philosophy of organism” in which the Divine was the origin of all creative possibilities and the recipient of all that emerged from human choices and from the ever-evolving life of the earth and the universe. The legacy continues today, and process thought has more in common with poetry and music than with any religious creeds. Now an active and prolific scholar of religious history (and a leader of tours to Unitarian heritage sites in Poland), Jay Atkinson formerly was the UU minister in Studio City, Davis, and Sioux City (Iowa). Come learn more, and leave inspired by process thought!
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Workshop: Find Your Calling at Any Age
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Sunday, February 24
12:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in Room 7/8
Instructor, Richard Lui
Eight steps to your passion and purpose: All of us are called to uncover and follow our gifts and passions at any age. Most of us have been taught to limit, suppress, or not trust our innate guiding creative wisdom. In fact, we can rediscover old passions, and unleash new passions in midlife and beyond for more balance, contentment, and joy. Drawing from grounded spirituality, poetry, science, and philosophy, you will learn safe, hands-on exercises to explore what you were born to do as a gift to yourself and others. Your instructor, Richard Lui, practices these eight steps himself as an author, actor, musician, life coach and therapist here in Sacramento and Roseville.
A light lunch will be provided, and we will ask a donation of $20 at the door, on a sliding scale of what people can afford. Checks are payable to UUSS, with “Adult Enrichment” in the memo line.
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On Tuesday, February 26, the UUSS Book Readers will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Library to discuss
Educated: A Memoir
by Tara Westover.
For more information, email
Jim Glidden
or call him at (916) 475-7269.
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Sunday Morning Spiritual Practices
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Every Sunday before church (except the fifth Sunday) we offer a different form of spiritual practice. They start at 9:45 and go until 10:15 a.m. so you won't be late for the service.
Childcare is available, no reservation needed. Drop off your child in room 11 as early as 9:30 a.m.
1st Sunday - Labyrinth Walk
. This session starts with an introduction to help you get the most out of your experience. Come experience this ancient form of walking meditation. Meet Jerry Houseman at the Labyrinth.
2nd Sunday - QiGong and Tai Chi Chuan
in the Fahs Room.Join John McMillan and experience a taste of this transforming practice.
3rd Sunday - Silent Meditation
in Room 6.Need some silence in your week? Our wonderful team of meditation leaders will help you settle into a quiet time and space.
4th Sunday - Reading and Reflection on Poetry and Prose in
Room 6. JoAnn Anglin - a wonderful poet herself - leads this spiritual deepening practice of finding your meaning in a piece of poetry and sharing your thought with others.
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Sunday, February 17, at 9:30 a.m.
in the Fahs Room in the Education Building. This month’s topic: Survey of UU History. Join us the third Sunday of every month before the service for Exploring Unitarian Universalism. There are four 45-minute sessions offered consecutively:
- Principles and Sources of Our Tradition (March 17)
- Faith: What Does It Mean to a UU? (April 21)
- Social Justice: How Do We Live Our Values? (May 19)
- Survey of UU History (June 16)
Both newcomers and longtime members are welcome. Each class includes some presentation, sharing by current members, and opportunity for small group discussion.
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MORE THINGS TO KNOW AND DO
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Saturday Stitchers and Crafters Meeting on Second Saturday This Month!
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Due to the congregational meeting being held on the first Saturday of the month in February we decided to push our meeting out one week to February 9, same time, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We will be meeting in the LIBRARY during the colder months. We will go back to the first Saturday of the Month in March. Remember that all crafters are welcome! So come to the congregational meeting on the 2
nd
, and Stitchers & Crafters on the 9
th
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Alliance for All Program February 14
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Alliance for All - February 14
10:45 am - Noon, in the Library
$3.00 to $5.00 donation appreciated
Celia Buckley & Marion Randall have lived, loved and traveled together for over 33 years. They particularly love the beauty of this planet and the habitats of the diverse cultures encountered in their travels. Come hear some of their experiences of their recent travels to the Galapagos Islands as they present a brief slide show, giving their perspectives on the species that fascinated Charles Darwin when he visited the Galapagos in 1835.
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UUSS Magic the Gathering Club for Ages 13+
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Learn to play Magic the Gathering! The UUSS Magic the Gathering Club is welcoming new players (ages 13+) with an introductory event that’s designed specifically for them. Saturday, February 23 at 4:00 p.m. Youth under 18 should be accompanied by a parent/guardian or adult sibling.
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CUUPs Field Trip to PAWS Elephant Sanctuary
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Annual open House for the San Andreas PAWS Elephant Sanctuary this year is Saturday March 9. Driving distance 90 miles; leaving UUSS parking lot at 9 a.m. and returning about 4 p.m. (caravaning, possibly some carpooling) Buy your own tickets online soon (they sell out) general admission $50, seniors & kids 12 and under $35. Meet @ UUSS 8:30-9; leave 9 sharp. Organizer: Laurie Jones 916-548-8841. Ljones.asbarc@gmail.com.
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WHO WE ARE AND WHERE TO FIND US
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The
UUSS Office
is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Office closed February 18 Presidents' Day
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Are you having an event at UUSS, and need to find a custodian ASAP?
You're in luck! The Custodians have a new direct number
916-215-0658
. Gerald will be in possession of the phone Monday-Thursday 4:00 pm to 9:30pm and Miguel will be in possession on Friday nights and Saturday from 6:00-2:30pm.
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UUSS OFFICERS & BOARD of TRUSTEES
Margaret Wilcox, President Denis Edgren, Vice-President
Victoria Owens, Treasurer Sally White, Secretary
Kathy Bernard Carl Crain
David Harlow Joseph Turner
Roger Olson Maya Auriemma, Youth Trustee
Board meetings: 7:00 p.m., 4th Thursday of the month.
PROGRAM COUNCIL
Marian Ashe (Chairperson) Linda Roth
Patty Budding Tamara Olson
Michael Miller Kathleen Olson
Program Council meetings: 7:00 p.m., 3rd Thursday of the month.
Ministers
Rev. Dr. Roger Jones & Rev. Lucy Bunch (on sabbatical till April)
Rev. Douglas Kraft, Minister Emeritus
Church Staff Members
Krystal Gollaher, Administrative and Facilities Coordinator
Michele Ebler, Bookkeeper
Elaine Cooper, Receptionist
Miranda Massa, Religious Education Coordinator
Keith Atwater, Music Director ~ Ina Jun, Pianist
Shannon Ebler and Leticia Valdez, Childcare Providers
Gerald Worley - Sunday thru Thursday, Evening Custodian
Miguel Neri - Friday to Sunday, Custodian
Ivan Caballero, Sunday Audio Tech
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Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento, 2425 Sierra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825
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