The Unigram
Newsletter for November 2019
Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento
2425 Sierra Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95825
Office (916) 483-9283
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October 27
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The Meaning of Diwali and its Message for Everyone
Guest Preacher: Hon. Amerish Babulal
"
Ami" Bera, M.D., U.S. House of Representatives
with Rev. Dr. Roger Jones, Worship Associate Frances Myers, Music Director Keith Atwater
UUSS Choir; Ross Hammond, guitar; Irina Tchantceva, piano.
Dr. Ami Bera returns
to the pulpit for a sermon about this week's five-day festival of lights, one of the most popular celebrations in Hinduism, and shared in India also by Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists. Also known as Deepavali, it is mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts as marking the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance. What does it have to do with life today? Come find out!
Our Shared Offering today will support Wind Youth Services.
- Sunday Spiritual Practices at 9:45 a.m.: Reading and Responding to Poetry
- Newcomers’ Orientation and Tour, 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., starts in the Library/Bookstore; childcare continues till 1:00 p.m.
- Candles of Celebration and Sorrow may be lit before the service begins
- Launching of our new Organic and Fairly-Traded Coffee and Tea after church!
- Ordination of D. Scott Cooper to the Ministry: Live-streamed from Dallas, 2:00 p.m. ~ Rev. Lucy is there to participate in the ceremony!
- Trunk-or-Treat neighborhood party hosted in our parking lot, 3:00 p.m
November 3:
We Call our Beloved Dead: An All-Ages Service
*Fall Back One Hour! Daylight Saving Time Ends Saturday Night*
Rev. Lucy Bunch, preaching, with Rev. Dr. Roger Jones, Worship Associates Larry Boles, Lindsay Mitchell Vayner and Molly Stuart. Music Director Keith Atwater and the UUSS Choir; Pianist Irina Tchantceva
We come together in community to honor our loved ones who have died and whom we wish to remember and celebrate. You are welcome to bring a picture or memento of your loved one to place on that altar during the service. In addition, w
e will read the roll call of names of those in our UUSS community and families who have died in the past year.
If you would like to have a picture of your beloved dead shared on the projection screen during the service, please send, scan, or bring a photo to the office by October 30.
- Sunday Spiritual Practice at 9:45 a.m.: Walking the Labyrinth in the Meadow
- Soup Sunday after the service--homemade soup, suggested donation $5
- Daylight Savings Time ends, so set your clocks back an hour Saturday night!
November 10: Patterns and Connections in Nature
Rev. Lucy Bunch, preaching, with Rev. Dr Roger Jones, Worship Associate Fred Best
Music Director Keith Atwater; Pianist Irina Tchantceva
Our Seventh UU Principle calls on us to “respect the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” Living into this principle requires humility regarding the role of humans on earth and an appreciation for what we can learn from nature. This Sunday we will consider what humans can learn from fractals, murmurations, and other patterns in nature and the systems they create.
- Sunday Spiritual Practice at 9:45 a.m.: Introduction to Tai Chi and Qi Gong in the Fahs Classroom
- Dec. 1 Baby & Child Blessing Ritual--Parents' Conversation with Rev. Roger
- Candles of Celebration and Sorrow may be lit before the service begins
November 17: It’s the End of the World, and How Do I Know It?
Rev. Dr. Roger Jones, preaching, with Rev. Lucy Bunch, Worship Associate Celia Buckley Music Director Keith Atwater, Pianist Irina Tchantceva
We continue our monthly series on UU Theologies for the 21
st
century. Eschatology is the branch of theology
concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind. What does our UU tradition say about the end of the world as we know it?
Join us for a few laughs on this topic today, and come back Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. for the Adult Enrichment series. Sing up at the Connections Table or just drop in.
- Exploring UUism at 9:30 a.m. in the Fahs Classroom
- Sunday Spiritual Practices at 9:45 a.m.: Mindfulness Practice with Ann Kronser
- Milestones—Joys and Sorrows Ritual takes place in today’s service
- Child Care goes from 9:20 a.m. until noon today
November 24: A Harvest of Love and Gratitude
A service for all ages with Rev. Dr. Roger Jones, Rev. Lucy Bunch, Worship Associate Celia Buckley, UUSS Choir, Music Director Keith Atwater, Pianist Irina Tchantceva
Our annual Thanksgiving service includes a ceremony of welcome for several recent new members and their children and the ritual of gratitude, our great musicians, and an all-ages reading of a beloved harvest poem, “The Vegetable Prayer.” Last day to sign up to attend and help out at our Thanksgiving Day potluck dinner.
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Sunday Spiritual Practices at 9:45 a.m.: Reading and Responding to Poetry
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Newcomers’ Orientation and Tour, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.: starts in the Library/Bookstore
December 1: The War on Advent and the Spiritual Practice of Waiting
Rev. Dr. Roger Jones, preaching, with Rev. Lucy Bunch, Worship Associate Karen Sparrow
Music Director Keith Atwater, Pianist Irina Tchantceva
Advent covers the four weeks before Christmas. Traditionally it was a time of waiting and anticipating, but modern life has made it a time of rushing, shopping, and worrying. How can we reclaim the spiritual center amid so many demands and distractions?
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Sunday Spiritual Practices at 9:45 a.m.: Labyrinth walk in the meadow
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Baby/Child Blessing Ritual (contact Rev. Roger in November)
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Ornament Sale by Kids Freedom Club to end modern slavery
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Communion ritual with Rev. Roger and Bobbie Keill at 3:30 p.m. in the Fahs Room
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Shared Offering Recipient: Loaves & Fishes
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Every month we give half of the Sunday 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 September, we contributed $3,133 to Mustard Seed School. Our November Sunday offerings will be shared with
Loaves & Fishes
, a volunteer-staffed local organization that provides an oasis of welcome, safety, and cleanliness for homeless adults and children seeking survival services.
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Rev. Roger’s Message:
Even You Can Do It
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So many things fill our hearts and occupy our thoughts. The needs of our friends and loved ones, and our own doubts and challenges. Turmoil at the highest levels of government in this country. Public policies and practices which are causing pain to the most vulnerable people in this land and other lands. Climate chaos, leaving devastation and grief. These are genuine concerns, yet they can distract us from an awareness of our
essence
as part of the universe and of this earth.
This is the purpose of a spiritual practice. Sometimes we feel we’re too busy. Sometimes we label ourselves as “not spiritual.” The root word in Latin for spirit means breath, and as long as we live, we have a breath. If we pause to notice it, we’re not doing any extra chore, we’re just appreciating what is already going on. Any time of the day, you can pause to take a few inhale breaths and let them out, with no special technique, only noticing.
Try it while sitting in traffic or on the bus or train. Try it while waiting in line at the coffee shop or supermarket. Notice your breathing. After one or two breaths, remind yourself how you are connected by your breath to other people—those living, those who have died, and those who will come after us.
Then remember that your breath connects you to all of the life on earth. As the Rev. Myke Johnson writes in
Finding Our Way Home,
the molecules of air we inhale have sailed here from the winds of Africa, through the tempests of hurricanes in Japan. Lions have roared these molecules. Whales have spewed them forth in a fountain above the sea. There is no breathing separate from any other breathing on earth.
At some of our circles, activity groups and committees at UUSS, we often begin with one or two minutes of silence to center ourselves. And the breath is a handy way to do that centering. In this month of speaking of gratitude and thanksgiving, let’s remember to give thanks for the breath, and for all it reminds us to appreciate.
With love and thanks,
Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones
PS—at our all-ages service on Nov. 3, to remember our beloved dead, we will project photographs of friends or family members we remember at this time. Send your digital picture to
Krystal Gollaher
or bring in a picture to be scanned to the UUSS Office by Oct. 30. In addition, we will read aloud the Memorial Roll Call of UUSS members or family members who have died
in the past year
(since Oct. 1, 2018). Let
Rev. Roger
know by Oct. 30.
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Finding Rev. Roger in November
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To have a good conversation, let’s make an appointment! We can find a time to talk or meet that works for your schedule and mine. I’d love to connect with you, so give me a call. I’m here Tuesday to Thursday afternoons and evenings. Monday is my day off. Friday and Saturday are days for writing or UUSS-related events. I’m here all month and will be at our Holiday Marketplace on November 16.
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Reaching Rev. Roger on Facebook
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Find me under my professional profile of Roger Jones Minister, and send a Friend request. If you are from UUSS then I’ll respond! My other profile, using just my
name, is a personal one.
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Rev. Lucy's Message:
Wandering through Facebook
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I keep getting close to ending my time on Facebook. I hate all the negative posts, the over-the-top political posts, the fighting and the lying. I hate it that they are using information about my preferences to sell to advertisers. And yet each time I think about clicking off, I stop. Here’s why:
- I really enjoy my minister’s groups where we can share our challenges and ask for support of our colleagues.
- I read posts by amazing men such as Ross Hammond and Tom Derthick who write insightful posts that call us to think about our values as a country and to what we hold allegiance. They call us to be our best selves. I feel such gratitude for them – we need more men just like them.
- It’s a great way to stay in touch with family and friends and see photos of their adventures.
- And I get to see pictures like the one above, which lift my spirit and remind me of the power of beauty and the mystery of nature.
Perhaps this is the challenge of living in times such as these, having to take the good with the bad. Learning how to navigate and sort out what is meaningful and what is destructive. Or perhaps it is just the challenge of being human.
I am glad to be with you on this journey through life.
Sending Love,
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Finding Rev. Lucy in November
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My regular office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. I love your visits. Please call or e-mail if you want to visit so I can be sure to be available for you. You can access my calendar at
calendly.com/revlucyb
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Music Director's Message
Guest Message by Ashley Hamrick--Chalice Singers
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Last year during one of our Wednesday night rehearsals, Keith led us into the Worship Hall to rehearse the song we were going to be singing that Sunday. The song, “Love Is Love,” is a 4-part round that required us to break into small groups of about 8 singers. When we started singing, suddenly I realized how well my group was blending; we sounded like one voice. I could feel our group begin to not just sing, but make music, as we all worked to make the most beautiful sound possible. After we finished the song, we all looked at each other in disbelief and our excitement boiled over—how did we do that? How can we do that again?
Some of us in the UUSS Choir come from years of training in a long-standing choral tradition; some of us have been in choirs all our lives; some of us were music students in college, or performed in musicals—and some of us were even formally trained in opera. In short, we love to sing, and some of us especially crave that tight small-group sound. We had already done some quartet work, duets, and trios for services in the past year or so, but we wanted to go further and form a small ensemble. One of us came up with the perfect name for a new group, and interest in the idea soared—just like that, the Chalice Singers was born.
UUSS Chalice Singers is a treble-voice ensemble comprised of about 10 singers. We debuted in June 2019 with “Place We Call Home,” and sang again in October for the Earth, Air, Fire, and Water service with “All Things Are Connected.” Currently, we are preparing another piece for winter solstice, and also are brainstorming ways to take our singing into the community. We hope the music we bring takes you to a spiritual and reflective place.
Ashley Hamrick, Chalice Singer
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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We extend our condolences to the family and friends of
Dana Exum
, a former member of UUSS and the father of Lily and Ruby, who have been part of Religious Education here. A Marine Corps veteran, Dana died of end-stage renal disease and complications of diabetes in July at age 51 in Tennessee. We extend our condolences to the family and friends of
Shirley Eley
, a former member, who died October 11 at age 89. She and her late husband, Bill Eley, were members from 2002 until 2015, though Shirley attended services occasionally as she was able to. We extend our condolences to UUSS member Deirdre Downes, on the passing of her father,
Alan J. Downes
, at age 88. He was a historian and professor of social science at St. Cloud State University, in Minnesota. An
advocate for education, scientific thinking, and social justice, he loved music, poetry, roses and romantic comedies. He leaves behind four children and five grandchildren. Thanks to him and his late wife, Claire, we have Deirdre--a lifelong UU!
Read his obituary at this link
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Contributions to honor his memory may be made to the
St. Cloud UU Fellowship
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Communion Service on Sunday, December 1, 3:30 p.m., Fahs Room
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Rev. Roger and Bobbie Keill host this Communion Ritual on the first Sunday of Advent. We offer this in memory of the life and example of Jesus of Nazareth. We welcome all who are respectfully curious as well as those who are longing to participate in this celebration. The liturgy for the service was created by the Rev. Sharon Wylie of Chalice UU Congregation. There will be wine and grape juice, regular bread and a gluten-free alternative. This event will end around 4:15 p.m., giving time to get home to those who don't like to drive after dark. Sign up at Connections Table, or just come!
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Volunteer Pastoral Visitors - Are You Interested?
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This team of UUSS volunteers meets monthly with Rev. Roger for ongoing support of our ministry to visit UUSS members who can’t easily get to church or who appreciate the caring presence of a good listener from the congregation. Each volunteer makes one or two visits per month to one or more members in their homes or care facilities. Sometimes we make a telephone call to check in and let folks know we are thinking about them. Many thanks to Rev. Martha Hodges for launching this team and supporting us for several years! If you’d like to apply to be part of this ministry team, please e-mail Rev. Roger. If you are a member who is interested in having a regular visitor, please contact Rev. Roger or call the office.
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President's Message:
Focus, Function, Future, FUN!
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We’ve now completed the first three months with this new Board. So much is happening and it is such an honor to serve with these folks in keeping the Congregation moving forward. Roger Olson continues to lead the Safety Task Force into the next dimension. They’ve brought two first aid kits and an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) kit to the building. Safety training was held, certifying several with CPR training, and the Vulnerability Assessment was completed by the Central California Intelligence Center. This team is continuing to move forward in addressing building/Congregational safety, so stand by to hear more.
The Strategic Plan has been a focus for the Board and we are looking for additional members for the Communication Task Force. With three confirmed members, it is our desire to have up to seven members. It is our goal to convene before the end of the calendar year, so let me know if you are interested. The Leadership Development task force is just beginning to look for members. Stay tuned … there will be more exciting news on this front.
Sadly, we’ve had to part with Joseph Turner as he leaves the Board to focus on family issues. But only from the Board … he and Sarah will continue to be part of the UUSS family. We wish him well on his journey.
Rev. Lucy has been named Minister of Faith and Justice. After much thought and review, it was unanimously agreed by the Board that this change was merited. Rev. Lucy now reports to the Board of Trustees. Rev. Roger remains the Senior Minister and reports to the Congregation and meets with the Board along with Rev. Lucy.
Wishing you and your family peacefulness. Happy Fall!
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Be part of our Strategic Plan Action Team!
Volunteer for One of Two New Task Forces
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Thank you to all who participated in the creation of our 2018-23 Strategic Plan. Now it’s time to begin implementing the goals of that plan, focusing on the fourth section of the Plan:
“Overarching: Infrastructure and Organizational:
Section 2: Cultivate Congregational leaders by developing and offering a leadership development curriculum.
Section 3: Develop a comprehensive communication strategy focused on generational communication styles, technology, and participation of internal and external audiences.
a. Consider branding, marketing, etc.
b. Consider ways to incorporate our identity as UU’s into all external activities.”
The Board of Trustees is establishing two new task forces:
1) Communications Strategy Task Force
2) Leadership Development Task Force
We are looking for folks with backgrounds in either of these areas to come together to create these two Task Forces, and begin the exciting process of creating the paths described in our Plan. join these initiatives, please submit: your name, e-mail, phone number, interest, background, and experience in your selected area. You may submit your information to:
president@uuss.org
Don’t hesitate! Join one of these teams now and be part of the ongoing success of UUSS. I look forward to hearing from you.
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For those of you who were unable to attend the Congregational Meeting, here is the information I presented.
Results from last year (fiscal year 2018-2019)
- End of year net income: $209
- Revenue increased 3.3% over previous fiscal year
- Expenses increased 1.6% over previous fiscal year
- Paid down the mortgage and Endowment Trust loans by $102,000 total due to generous bequest from Barbara Amberson
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This year (fiscal year 2019-2020)
- To date, revenue and expenses have been on track with budgeted amounts
- We were able to use excess reserves to make additional principal payments on our loans totaling $74,500
- Budgeted amounts for revenues and expenses both reflected an average 5.7% increase over last year’s totals
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As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at
vlowens@pobox.com
. In addition, the monthly Treasurer’s reports and financial statements are posted on the UUSS website off of the Board of Trustees page should you want more detailed monthly information.--
Victoria Owens, Treasurer
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Social Justice and Compassion Work
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Earth Justice Ministry has two events coming up. We want to plan more! Please join us Monday, Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., room TBA. For information, contact
Patricia Johnson
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Tree Planting in November
We’ll be partnering with Sacramento Tree Foundation! Sunday, November 10, from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m, we’ll meet in the sanctuary with Theresa Bible of the Tree Foundation for an informational talk. We’ll plant trees in pre-dug holes in the Arden Arcade area on the morning of Saturday, November 23. We hope you’ll join us to learn about the Tree Foundation and join us to plant trees!
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Save the Date -
Feb 16
Professor Thomas Suchanek will speak on “Climate Change - Solutions for the Crisis.” He gave a wonderful talk in 2018 and we are pleased he’s presenting again with film, slides, updates and new solutions.
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Interfaith Environmental Justice
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Want to be part of an interfaith group working on environmental issues with a racial justice lens in our own neighborhood?
Our own neighborhood of West Arden Arcade is a Sacramento County-designated Environmental Justice Community. This means it is a community where people of color, low-income groups, and immigrant communities are experiencing inequities in their built environment causing higher levels of pollution exposure and resulting health problems. In the northern part of West Arden Arcade children aged five to seven have asthma rates and mental illness rates twice the level of the rest of California and 60% higher than the rest of Sacramento County. Older children and adults have similar rates of illness.
If these issues are of concern to you, please join us at our monthly UUSS-hosted Sacramento ACT Environmental Justice Committee to hear what we are doing. We meet the first Wednesday of each month (next meeting November 6) in our UUSS Library/Bookstore from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Or you can contact us at
interfaithearth@uuss.org
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE)
Miranda Massa, RE Coordinator
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Religious Education at UUSS
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-Sunday, Nov. 3 & Nov. 24 will both be services for all ages. No RE class is scheduled.
-Friday, November 15 Family Ministry Team/Theatrer One Children's Play night!
-The Nursery in Room 11 is open every Sunday at 9:20 am for parents to attend
Sunday Morning Spiritual Practices
. It is available also on Sundays with services for all ages.
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Second Tuesday Night of the Month
TED
Talk
Why Do We Believe Things that Aren't True?
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Intellectual humility is the topic of our TED Talk videos and conversation Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the Welcome Hall: “Why Do We Believe Things That Aren’t True?” Hosted by Nathan Burg. It seems like we're living in an epidemic of false belief. Clearly the other side just doesn’t have all the facts, right? Or are they really that stupid? In this fascinating and hilarious talk, cognitive scientist Philip Fernbach peels back the layers of what we really know and reveals some surprising truths about the human mind.
Do you have a
TED
talk that you would like to share? Contact
TEDTalk@uuss.org
to find out how you can host one of these sessions.
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Death Positive Movie of the Month:
The Last Chapter”
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Individuals battling end-stage disease reflect on how they want to live their final weeks. Examines end-of-life care options and the need for advance directives. Focuses on empowering individuals in how they live at the end of their lives. November 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Death-Positive Films - shown at UUSS the second Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. FREE. For More Information: conversationsaboutdeath@gmail.com. Molly Stuart 805-669-8162.
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UU Theologies for the 21
st
Century
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Tuesday November 19, at 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
(remote participation available online by Zoom for the 6:30 session)
And every third Tuesday of each month through June 2020
Nov. 19 theme: Eschatology – The Destiny of Humankind
Are you longing to deepen your understanding of UU theology? Want to strengthen your faith and develop resilience needed to engage in the challenges of our time?
Join Rev. Dr. Roger Jones for the second class in our monthly series. Each month we offer a sermon on the theme with a corresponding class on the same topic. See the Nov. 17 worship service listing in Month of Sundays.
This is a drop-in class. You may attend any or all of the sessions that interest you. The class will take place after the theme-based sermon and address the same topic. Each class will include presentation, discussion and time for reflection.
Our grounding resource for the class will be A H
ouse for Hope: The Promise of Progressive Religion for the Twenty-first Century,
by Rebecca Parker and John Buehrens. Copies are available in the UUSS Sunday Bookstore.
Please read chapters 1 and 2
in preparation for the class in November.
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Sunday Morning Spiritual Practices
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1st Sunday – Labyrinth walk
in the meadow.
Come experience this ancient form of walking meditation. This session starts with an introduction to help you get the most out of your experience. Jerry Houseman and Rev. Lucy lead this session. Meet us at the Labyrinth.
2nd Sunday – QiGong & Tai Chi Chuan in the Fahs Room.
Join John Mac Millan and experience a taste of this transforming practice. All bodies and abilities welcome.
3rd Sunday –Mindfulness Practice in Room 6.
Join Ann Krosner for practices to cultivate awareness in daily life. All welcome, beginners and seasoned meditators alike.
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 thoughts with others.
Childcare available, no reservation needed. You can drop off your child in room 11 as early as 9:30 a.m.
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Exploring UUism:
The UU Principles & Sources of Our Tradition
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Sunday, Nov. 17 at 9:45 a.m. in the Fahs Classroom.
This month’s topic: UU
Principles and Sources of Our Tradition.
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 (November 17)
- Faith: What Does It Mean to a UU? (December 15)
- Social Justice: How Do We Live Our Values? (January 19)
- Survey of UU History (February 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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Science Fiction Films
Sunday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m. in the UUSS Main Hall
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Science Fiction films are fun. They also are cautionary or optimistic predictions of our future. This monthly course will combine films and discussion to explore social and scientific trends that will bring profound changes to humanity and our planet.
Some of the issues to be explored include Totalitarianism and Power, “Big Data” and Loss of Privacy, Inequality, Immigration and Diversity, Automation and Work, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Genetic Engineering and Evolution, Human Longevity, Global Warming, and News and Propaganda.
Each session will include a brief presentation about the issue to be explored, viewing of a selected film, and discussion. The first session will include an overview of how science fiction films have evolved over time to address the issues of the day. Join us on Second Sundays for a big screen exploration of a future world that may be closer than you think.
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On Tuesday, December 3, the UUSS Book Readers will meet at 7:00 p.m. to decide what books to read in the first half of 2020. For more information, contact the UUSS Book Readers at
uureaders@uuss.org
or (916) 475-7269. All welcome!
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MORE THINGS TO KNOW AND DO
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Arts & Crafts Marketplace
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Theater One
“Laundry and Bourbon”
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Hush, y’all, the women are talking …
about men, memories, and the price we pay.
“Laundry and Bourbon” by James McLure
A Play in One Act with Patricia Schmeltz, Lisa Derthick, and Lynnette Blaney
directed by Lonon Smith
October 25, 26, 27 ~ All Tickets $10
8PM/Sundays at 2PM Doors and music at 7:30/1:30
UUSS Fahs Room, 2425 Sierra Blvd
Limited seating, ample free parking
Reservations suggested (916) 333-4498
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Theater One’s children’s series continues with “Dr. Frankincense and the Christmas Monster” Sunday, November 3 in the Main Hall.
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Performances continue Friday, November 8, Sunday, November 10, Friday, November 15, Sunday, November 17, Sunday, November 24 and Sunday, December 1. Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. and Friday performances are at 7 p.m.
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Soup Sundays are an integral part of building community over a lovingly prepared homemade bowl of soup at UUSS. Come, come whoever you are and share in a bowl of good soup with others! A $5.00 donation goes to support the mission and programs of UUSS.
Soup Sundays are planned on two Sundays each month. The Sundays are not consistent each month this year, so be sure to watch the Blue Sheet for the next Soup Sunday date! November Soup Sundays are November 3 and November 17. Theater One and The Walking Boots group will be preparing the soups on November 3. On November 17, a Spiritual Deepening Circle and Ministry Circle will me making the soups.
Soup Sunday logistics have a lot of moving parts! The Soup Sunday team always
welcomes additional volunteers
to help with setting up, collecting donations, and providing assistance in the soup line when needed. We especially need help on November 3 and November 17. Please contact
Bobbie Keill
or
Tracy Jones
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Alliance for All
A Burmese Heart
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Kathy Cunningham was told she was “Burmese at heart” by the people she met during her first trip to Myanmar. She returned for a second time to reconnect with her Burmese family in the sacred land and people she loves. Kathy is excited to share some of her experiences and the reasons why she loves that country as she does.
Thursday, November 14, 10:45 a.m. to Noon
. She will be bringing lots of photos, green tea salad, and fresh ginger tea to sample, and will also bring Tanaka and longees to try on so you can feel like “a local.” All welcome!
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Presidential Candidates Debate Watch Party Nov. 20
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Join us for the fifth 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate Watch Party on Wednesday, November 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Main or Welcome Hall. Please come and bring snacks to share. Organizer:
Laurie Jones
(916) 716-2947.
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Art Show Reception Nov. 21
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We welcome all to attend the art reception on Thursday, November 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the main hall. Our featured artist is Linda Green.
"I consider myself a process artist working in both non-traditional oil painting and ceramics. My work leans toward the abstract. Although I begin my work with something in mind, I am open to exploration throughout the development of my art. The plan will often change in response to opportunities that arise during the creative process."
Light refreshments and a time to mingle, meet the artist, and enjoy the art. Free and open to all. (UUSS gets a portion of the proceeds from any artwork sold.) Contact Patricia Pratt at (916) 482-3018.
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Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
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CUUPS is sponsoring the 10th annual Autumn Holiday Partial Potluck Supper on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 28, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Main Building at UUSS. Please bring a potluck side dish plus a donation of $5 per adult if possible, which covers the costs of supplies and the main courses. Children are free. Needed: Turkey cooks to pick up frozen turkey at UUSS on previous Sunday, November 24 ,to take home to defrost in the refrigerator, cook (un-stuffed) and ideally carve before bringing to UUSS around 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Organizer:
Laurie Jones
, (916) 716-2947.
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Winter Solstice Event Dec. 21
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CUUPs has reserved the Fahs Room for Winter Solstice on Saturday, December 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The date may change to Sunday December 22. Rev. Lucy will help with next steps, so look for a planning meeting in November or December.
Organizer:
Laurie Jones
, (916) 716-2947.
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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
MONDAY November 11, Veterans Day
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, November 28 & 29
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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
Sally White, President Denis Edgren, Vice-President
Victoria Owens, Treasurer Sandra Navarro, Secretary
Kathy Bernard Marilyn Reynolds
David Harlow Roger Olson
Board meetings: 7:00 p.m., 4th Thursday of every month (changes in November & December)
PROGRAM COUNCIL
Susan Davis Terrie Taylor
Michael Miller, Chair
Margaret Wilcox
Kathleen Olson
Lorri Reynard
Program Council meetings: 7:00 p.m., 3rd Thursday of every month.
Ministers
Rev. Dr. Roger Jones & Rev. Lucy Bunch
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 Irina Tchantceva, 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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