UUCSC News and Updates
Weekly on Fridays
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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County, RI
Rev. DL Helfer, Minister
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Staying Connected While We're Apart
All are welcome!
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UUCSC Virtual Office Hours
Susan Rogala, Congregational Administrator, can be reached at 783-4170 or by e-mail HERE,
working virtual office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10am-3pm, Thursday 12-5pm.
All UUCSC staff members continue to work virtually; click HERE for details.
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This Sunday Service
September 20, 2020
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Join us for a video worship
10:00 AM
A Renewal of Hope
"In the midst of a lot of seemingly apocalyptic news, there are reasons for hope. Sunday's service offers some clear-eyed possibilities for optimism." - - Rev. DL Helfer
Coffee hour by Zoom will be held from 11-11:30 (even if the service ends before then).
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Be sure you are prepared to sing along during Sunday services. Arrange to borrow a hymnal by emailing Elizabeth Donovan at elizdn@hotmail.com
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UU Principles Reimagined
This is a virtual course to be held on Zoom for UUCSCer’s wishing to learn about the basis of these oft referred-to principles. Why is this where we focus? How do we understand them in these times? For anyone struggling to make sense of our changing world, from a UU perspective, this is for you!
This will be run as an 8-week course, every Tuesday evening, 7-8 pm, from September 29-Nov 17th. This is not a drop-in; if you join, please plan on attending each week.
Rev. DL Helfer
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Spirituality Small Group
If you’re finding yourself seeking more spiritual keeping in these times, join a group of UUCSCers who have been deepening together for the last year. We are opening up this group to others to join. If you wish to join us, we meet every other Thursday night, 5:30-7PM. Let Rev. DL know by September 27th.
Rev. DL Helfer
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Religious Education/Exploration (RE) Returns
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A message from our new DRE...
I am excited to begin a new year at UUCSC as Director of Religious Education(DRE). We will continue our virtual Sunday morning gatherings and offer more ways to connect throughout the week. There's even something for those of you who want limited or no screen-time.
Today and every Friday you will find HERE a printable newsletter of simple offerings that can be accessed anytime throughout the week. It includes a weekly video, plus audio recordings of a weekly story and song and a fun project to do at home.
It is my hope that all our kids and families feel connected and supported this year!
-- Lee Cowan, DRE
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A Virtual Time for All Ages
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Sunday mornings from 9-10am will be our virtual RE Zoom gathering to sing songs, share roses/buds/thorns, watch a short demonstration of a fun project and connect together. The second half of our hour will be for parents and care-givers to share and support one another. Just click the link on the UUCSC website Sunday morning to join!
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Please plan to attend the Annual Business Meeting on
Sunday, September 27, 2020, at 11:30 AM via Zoom.
Members will receive a Zoom invite at 8:30 am that day
to use to join at 11:30am.
There will be no coffee hour that Sunday.
In case you missed it on Sept. 4...
Submitted by President Natalie Herbermann
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Equal Exchange Products for Sale
Delivered Right to Your Door
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Organic Coffee and Tea Blends
Chocolate Bars
Dried Mango
Virgin Olive Oil
Submitted by Rosemary Galiani
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New church year - new column! Share your ideas on activities, crafts, books, accomplishments, and yes, even recipes that are helping you to be happier at home. We invite you to share a special Life at Home experience with your UUCSC friends and help us all to grow together.
Here is one more of my favorite recipes!
Please share your "Life at Home" passion here.
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Black Bean Veggie Burgers
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 onion, cut into wedges
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 egg
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Directions
Mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Stir into mashed beans.
Stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
Stir egg mixture into mashed beans. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together.
Divide mixture into four patties.
These burgers can be grilled outdoors 8 minutes on a side (use high heat & lightly oiled aluminum foil sheet) or baked at 375 on lightly oiled baking sheet, 10 minutes on a side.
Submitted by Betsy Dalton
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Everyone Has a Story
Dave Damon had never officially joined a church until he came to UUCSC where he says he found home.
If you would like to be featured in one of these mini biographies contact Elizabeth Donovan at elizdn@hotmail.com.
Read all of Our Stories here.
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Check the
for all the resources that have been listed here in the past few months.
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UUCSC Racial Justice Group. We meet weekly on Mondays at 7 pm.
We are learning, growing, acting.
All are welcome!
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Get Out the Vote *Adopt a Swing State
No matter where you live, you can directly support the work of organizers, volunteers, and candidates in the six key battleground states that will be most important to delivering a progressive win in 2020. Click HERE to help save America.
Submitted by Johnnie Rodriguez
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URI HONORS COLLOQUIUM 2020 (Virtual)
Challenging Expectations: Disability in the 21st Century
Week 1: Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 7 PM
by Rick Rader, MD, FAAIDD, FAADM, DHL (hon)
Dr. Rick Rader is the Director of the Habilitation Center at the Orange Grove Center in Chattanooga, Tenn. He is responsible for the creation, implementation and evaluation of innovative health delivery systems for individuals with complex intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan.
Co-sponsored by the URI College of Health Sciences
Submitted by Betsy Dalton, Disability Justice Chair
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Need a reminder? Access the FAQ's here.
To get into or update your Membership Directory information,
Submitted by Etta Zasloff
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How to Submit News and Updates
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by Tuesday Noon each week to assure publication by Friday of that week.
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