The Unigram Newsletter for March 2019 Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento 2425 Sierra Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95825 Office (916) 483-9283

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A MONTH OF SUNDAYS

Upcoming Services Sunday Service Theme for Winter: Sources of Meaning and Inspiration

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 and Instrumental Ensemble; Ina Jun, piano; Music Director Keith Atwater With special words, music, and refreshments, we launch Stewardship Month, as members and supporters make a financial pledge commitment toward growing our UUSS mission for the new budget year. At UUSS, our shared stewardship is grounded in love. Love is a slippery word, used in marketing slogans and heart-gripping movies. Yet in a congregation promoting openness, curiosity, compassion, and mutual support, love is not a slogan. It is vital!  Sunday Spiritual Practices at 9:45 a.m.: Labyrinth walking meditation in the back meadow. Special cake and cookies after service hosted by the Stewardship Committee. March 10 —Spring Forward an Hour: Daylight Saving Time starts! The Lost Hour Student Minister Sangye Hawke, preaching, with Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones Worship Associate Larry Boles; Special Music: Sene Goss, vocals; Ina Jun, piano Spring cleaning is an opportunity to organize the cabinets of both memories and mementos. How do we declutter our lives and make space for change? Sangye Hawke has practiced both Tibetan and Japanese styles of Buddhist practice while studying Chinese Martial Arts. Now a full-time graduate student at Starr King School for the Ministry, a Unitarian Universalist Seminary, she hopes to graduate in 2020 with her Master's in Divinity and devote herself to becoming a board certified chaplain and fully fellowshipped Unitarian Universalist minister in the service of those who work, survive, and experience trauma during disaster, first response, and medical environments.  Sunday Spiritual Practices at 9:45 a.m: Tai Chi and Qi Gong in the Fahs Classroom Candles of Sorrow and Concern (before service the second Sunday of each month)   March 17 Joy, Inspiration, Hope and Love —A Music Service for our Community of All Ages Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones and Music Director Keith Atwater and UUSS Musicians Recognition of March Birthdays Today we have a musical extravaganza provided by some of our talented vocal and instrumental musicians of all ages, plus some favorite hymns. We’ll even pause for the sound of silence to sense the breath of life, which makes possible music, wisdom, inspiration, and love. 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 the offering. There is no Religious Education but the Room 11 Nursery is open. Exploring UUism at 9:30 a.m. in the Fahs Classroom: UU Principles and Sources Sunday Spiritual Practices at 9:45 a.m.: Silent Sitting Meditation in Classroom 6 Nursery Care 9:20 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room 11 of the Education Wing Forum on early Unitarianism in Poland with Rev. Dr. Jay Atkinson, 12:00-1:15 p.m. March 24 Truth and Beauty: Making Whole What Is Broken Allison Claire, preaching, with Worship Associate Celia Buckley Music Director Keith Atwater; Ina Jun, piano   Nadine Gordimer, the Nobel Prize winning South African novelist, wrote: “The truth isn’t always beauty, but the hunger for it is.” What do beauty and truth have to do with each other, and with how we should live in the world? How can we face ugly or painful truths, while remaining open to beauty and joy? We will explore the transformative power of truth-seeking and truth-telling for individuals and for societies.    Sunday Spiritual Practice 9:45-10:15 a.m. in Classroom 6: Reading and Reflecting on Poetry Newcomers’ Orientation and Tour 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (starts in Library/Bookstore); Nursery Care continues till 1:00. March 31 What Is the Meaning of Life? Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones, preaching, with Worship Associate Jed Shapiro Music Director Keith Atwater; Ina Jun, piano Today we conclude our series on sources of inspiration and meaning by answering the biggest question of them all. We also conclude our Stewardship Drive today. (March is the month when the members and supporters of UUSS make pledges of support toward our programs, our people, and our mission as a congregation.) We will also enjoy a special video message from our UUA President, the Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray (and her puppy).  Pancake Breakfast served 11:40 a.m. by Kids Freedom Club to raise funds to end modern slavery. LaTour Family Soul Concert at 12:15 p.m., free, hosted by Family Ministry Team

Shared Offering Recipient this Month

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 January, we contributed $2,978 to Family Promise . Our March Sunday offerings will be shared with the Children’s Receiving Home , which strives to positively impact the lives of children, youth, and families affected by abuse, neglect, behavioral health issues, and trauma in California.

FROM YOUR MINISTERS

Senior Minister's Message Coming Together: Stewardship Time Is Now

Rev. Lucy Bunch and I are grateful to be serving this congregation. We are honored to be ministering with you in these times. The isolation, fear, indifference, and hostility that afflict so much of the world right now make the goodwill, creativity, hospitality, and hope of this congregation even more precious. As a community, we are sustained by love and courage. In so many ways, we have been sharing the gifts of love and courage with one another, as well as reaching out into the larger community. In so many ways, all of us together have been growing our mission: We come together to deepen our lives and be a force for healing in the world.   March is the month when members, friends, and other supporters of UUSS come together to make financial pledges of support for the coming budget year. It’s the month when we invite you to think about your part in stewardship of this community and our shared mission. Your pledge does much more than cover the mortgage and utility bills, more than compensate our dedicated staff members and ministers. Your pledge does more than keep our campus in good shape, more than strengthen our Music, Social Justice, Religious Education, and Spiritual Deepening programs. When grounded in love, generous giving inspires all of us with courage, love, and hope.  Stewardship is about coming together to grow our UUSS mission. Your generosity makes a difference! Generosity is a spiritual practice as well as the foundation of a strong and healthy community.  Lucy and I give more than 5 percent of our gross income to UUSS because we are committed to its mission and values. We both are inspired by the creativity, generosity, and love of all of you. We invite you to join us in making the most generous pledge you ever have. Thank you for your support and for your presence. Yours in service, Roger Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones   P.S.— By completing a Pledge Form in the month of March, you make it possible for the Stewardship Committee to provide accurate and reliable information for the 2019-20 budget process. All pledges are valued and appreciated, and your pledge will make a difference.

Finding Rev. Roger in February

I’m here nearly every Sunday, 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 March 5-7 I will be at a clergy study group meeting in Sonoma County. March 19 to 26, I will visit friends in North Carolina and preach for the Rev. Ilene Kaur Tomkins-Gillispie in Brevard. Sangye Hawke is available for pastoral care during some of those days and the Office can reach me if needed. I will be in Berkeley on most Mondays to teach a course in the spring semester at Starr King School for the Ministry.

Finding Rev. Lucy in February

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.

Sangye Hawke, UU Student Minister's Message The View from Seminary: What is Field Education

Seminary or Divinity School is part of how to become a minister, regardless of your faith. To become a minister in the UU faith, Field Education is a requirement. This is the second Field Education Unit I am doing toward my degree and candidacy for UU ministry. My first Field Education unit began in my home church, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County. Many seminarians come from the inspiration of attending and serving some sort of religious community. For this reason, UU bound minister hopefuls like myself can get school credit for serving their communities. Some get credit while working at an organization that serves street communities; others get credit for working directly in the seminary itself; but many, like me, enroll in a class, called “Field Education,” and under the supervision of an instructor and the local religious leader, outline specific training goals and then work in the field to achieve those goals. This experience gives seminarians a flexible semester-long look of an internship without financial burden on the church they serve. This experience also allows them to prepare for the year-long paid position of intern, whether it is within a congregation or a hospital. One of the most important things to learn from supervising ministers is how to be the model of spiritual service in humility. I am very blessed to be sheltered by both Rev. Lucy and Rev. Roger on this journey, and it is my greatest honor to be of service to all of you. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your congregational adventures!

Music Director's Message All Ages All Music Service, March 17

Making music together has probably been going on since our ancient human ancestors first gathered together and lived in communities. Music has that special power to bring people together, to touch hearts and minds, to uplift spirits, and to communicate deep truths. And thanks to the generous giving of our UUSS family and friends, music thrives here, working its magic in many ways. On Sunday, March 17, we'll experience first-hand the power of music, as musicians of all ages fill the hour with vocal, choral, and instrumental music in a variety of styles. You'll experience the joy of music (also the title of Leonard Bernstein's classic book) on this special Sunday as the voices of children, youth, and adults harmonize with piano, guitar, autoharp, bass, violin, and ukulele in a "symphony of sound!" --Keith Atwater

Sending Love

Deaths: We extend our condolences to member Diane Murphy, on the sudden loss of her son Duane Dietrich in March at age 57. Healing wishes to Annie Kempees following a hit-and-run car accident as she went home from the Service Auction; to David Navarro as he undergoes neck-fusion surgery in early March; to Anne Bruno and Barbara Washington as they recover from serious fractures; to Anna Mae Andrews, healing from a fall; to Anne-Marie Fleming as she continues rehabilitation from a major stroke on Thanksgiving; to Celine Walker, in the Bay Area for orthopedic rehabilitation. Loving thoughts and hugs to these members in long-term care, whom we miss at services: Pat Moore-Howard, Rosemary Muller, Joyce Jenainati, Jean Hellmuth, Fran Oyafuso.

President's Message

It’s tax time at home and time to begin our UUSS budget process for the 2019-2020 church year. At our next few meetings, the Board of Trustees will be discussing budget items and financial needs for next year. With input from programs, committees, the ministers, Board members, and others, the Finance Committee will create a draft budget and submit it to the Board for review and approval. As usual, there will be a Budget Forum where the budget will be shared with interested members of the congregation. Finally, at our Spring Congregational Meeting after the service on May 19, the congregation will vote to approve it. With our new Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives finalized and with our accompanying action plans being completed, this is an important opportunity for us to consider how the budget will reflect and support these. As our programs prepare their own budget submissions, I hope they will see the opportunity to move beyond the routine requests and consider how they might contribute to strengthening and deepening our mission as it’s reflected in the Strategic Plan action steps. --  Margaret Wilcox, Board President

Stewardship Grounded in Love; Growing our Mission

On Sunday, March 3, we will be kicking off our annual stewardship campaign. Based on the financial commitments we make to our Beloved UUSS during this campaign, the Board of Trustees is able to forecast the funding available for maintaining our vibrant spiritual community and growing our mission. We, the members and friends of UUSS, are the sole source of revenues to support our wonderful ministers, hard-working staff, inspiring music, programs, grounds, and facilities. To assure that we will have enough financial resources for fiscal year 2019-2020, the goal for the Stewardship drive is $580,000. Generosity is a value that is affirmed on Sundays and lived out daily at UUSS in many forms, from feeding the hungry to supporting refugees to actively engaging in environmental justice issues. We can reach our pledge goal with all of us committing to do our part. Rev. Roger, in one of his recent sermons, challenged us to “go to your edge” in whatever we do. That edge is different for each of us; consider what your financial edge might be during this stewardship campaign, then make your pledge commitment based on that. Every Sunday in March, there will be volunteers at the Stewardship table in the Welcome Hall to answer your questions. In addition, there will be a receptacle for dropping off the pledge forms. You may also mail them or deliver them to Michele Ebler at the UUSS office. While you are at the Stewardship table, be sure to check out the collages of our members and friends engaged in living out our mission: Coming together to deepen our lives and be a force for healing in the world. Look for your pledge letter, brochure, and pledge form in the mail in early March. Then “Just Do It”—complete that pledge form and return it to UUSS! Together , grounded in Love, we continue to grow our Mission. In the words of Helen Keller: “ Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. ” Bobbie Keill , Stewardship Chair

Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates

At the May 19 Annual Congregational Meeting, the Nominating Committee proposes candidates for the church's elected positions. Those positions are on the Board of Trustees, Program Council, Endowment Trust, and the Nominating Committee itself. All the terms begin July 1 each year. If now or in the future, you are interested in being considered for one or more of these positions, e-mail nominating@uuss.org , or call the current chair, John Abbott, (916) 833-9138.

Growing Love, UUSS Auction Results

This year’s annual service Auction was a great success! With service items, raffle items, live Auction items, food, and drink, UUSS netted approximately $30,000 . In addition to the money raised, folks had a great time making new friends, catching up with old friends, having a delicious dinner, and enjoying the opportunity to come together in community. If you haven’t yet heard that you made the winning bid on that special item, check the Auction site . All winners were posted in the catalog soon after the Auction. And if you have any concerns or feel you should have been the winning bidder, contact the Auction organizers at auction@uuss.org . Note that all donations to Fund-a-Need won't show up on your auction winnings but will be reflected in your summary of contributions to UUSS provided by our Bookkeeper. If you’re interested in buying items that were not sold at the auction, you can contact Michele Ebler (916-483-9283, ext 205). Thank you to the donors who made the Auction profitable. And thank you to the Auction committee who made the Auction actually happen. Stay tuned for next year’s fun.

Justice and Compassion Work

Sacramento ACT Environmental Justice Committee Building Community and Advocating for Justice in 2019

We are reaching out to our neighbors in West Arden Arcade and deepening our connections and understanding of injustices there. Did you know that there are causal links between environmental injustices in West Arden Arcade and higher levels of health problems in this area? We have formed subcommittees to learn about how to address inequities in pollution burdens and air quality, enough safe and sanitary housing, public facilities (such as parks, youth and community centers, libraries) and crime prevention. These subcommittees are developing recommendations for the County Board of Supervisors. So far we have 14 energetic people working on these teams. If you would like to join us in this work, please contact Hally Cahssai, Ruth McDonald, Frances Myers, Rich Howard, Meg Gunderson, Eric Ross, or Christine Bailey. We’ve met with County and Board of Supervisors staff to advocate for environmental justice in West Arden Arcade, and we’ll continue to do so with increased focus, information, and involvement by our community and other organizations. If you are interested in this work, please join us at our next monthly UUSS-hosted Sacramento ACT Environmental Justice Committee meeting. It’s March 6 in our UUSS library from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Newcomer orientation is at 6:30. Or, you can contact us at interfaithearth@uuss.org .

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE) Miranda Massa, RE Coordinator

UUSS RE Authentic Religious Education Testimonials

Learning why Religious Education families give generously through their own authentic and personal testimonials, we find deep gratitude. Testimonials are often heard from the pulpit but also during Sunday morning conversations. Appreciation is discovered for active presence at UUSS. Sincere care about the programs we offer on Sunday mornings, in addition to thankfulness for all the meaningful ways Religious Education families feel inspired to give out of a grateful heart. March is Stewardship Month and many RE families will make financial pledges for the new budget year. We invite you to contemplate the way in which you will contribute to the “growing love” surrounding us within our blessed congregation.

The Element of Fire -- Chalice Lighting By  Rev. Sarah Lammert The element of fire represents passion, veracity, authenticity, and vitality. If the chalice is the supporting structure of Unitarian Universalism, then we are the flame. We are the flame, fanned strong by our passion for freedom, our yearning for truth-telling, our daring to be authentic with one another, and the vitality we sustain in our meeting together. In all of this there is love.

Spirit Play Volunteer Refresher

"Spirit Play seeks to engage children in the existential questions about life within the context of the Unitarian Universalist faith. Stories are presented dealing with these questions accessing our broad base of sources. They are presented using Cavalletti’s and Berryman’s active storytelling method followed by a “wondering” time that opens up the child’s response to the story, then the child is free to work directly with that story or another, or to respond to the story or to his or her feelings with art materials. The sensimotor style of storytelling enables the child to place and move the characters in the telling, using these manipulatives to make the story their own. The art materials encourage creative and unique responses to the stories. Other materials extend the lessons and ideas presented." Training as a Spirit Play leader helps to prepare the adults to be a guide with the children, not to answer all of their questions, but to admit their own questioning. It helps the adults to see the children as having their own deeply spiritual experiences, and to make a sacred place for them to talk about them in wondering, art responses, and other work. Come train with us! Sunday, March 24 Noon - 1:00 p.m. in Room 7/8 RSVP or more info? Email re@uuss.org

Re: RE Program and Family Ministry Events!

Family Funk & Soul Concert with LaTour Sunday, March 31 Our Family Ministry Team is excited to host a funk and soul music concert by the family band LaTour Sunday, March 31, in the sanctuary after service (approximately 12:15). LaTour -- named after the father/mother/daughter combo that makes up part of the band-- heavily influenced by soul heroes like James Brown, Zapp and Roger, Shuggie Otis, Switch, Prince, Leon Sylvers III and the DeBarge family as well as traditional Afro-Cuban music and Boogaloo giants like Joe Cuba and Joe Bataan. Grab some pancakes after the service from the Freedom Club and then head into the sanctuary to enjoy their heavy bass, intricate percussion, vulnerable and beautiful vocals and unpasteurized love and good vibrations.   Hear LaTour on Capital Public Radio in 2018 at this link . See LaTour perform Karate Disco at the UUSS Family Ministry webpage .

Re: RE & Events -Look for a change in placement of the RE/Family Ministry Table in the lobby come midMarch. -Sunday, March 24 Spirit Play Volunteer Refresher from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in Room 7/8. -Sunday, March 31 Family Ministry Team is hosting a Family Concert!  -Sunday, March 31 Kids’ Freedom Club Pancake Breakfast! -Sunday, March 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 -Like art? Like art with kids? Teach a pop-up art class this summer! Email me! -The Nursery in Room 11 is open every Sunday at 9:20 am for parents to attend Sunday Morning Spiritual Practices .

Religious Education (RE) Calendar, March 2019

Sunday, March 3 9:30-12:00 Nursery Care in Room 11 10:30-11:45 Spirit Play in Room 7/8. JHYG in Room 6 11:30-1:00   Kid's Freedom Club          Sunday, March 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, March 17 9:30-12:00 Nursery Care in Room 11 10:30-11:45 All-ages worship in the Sanctuary Sunday, March 24 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, March 31 9:30-12:00    Nursery Care in Room 11 10:30-11:45 Spirit Play in Room 7/8. JHYG in Room 6 12:00-3:00 Family Ministry Family Concert

ADULT ENRICHMENT

Guest Speaker

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!

New Theater One Play Opens March 8

Acclaimed playwright Julie Marie Myatt 's intense look at returning home from war, Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter, comes to the Theater One stage with performances Fridays through Sundays, March 8 through March 24 (Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 2:00 p.m.) in the UUSS Main Hall. No reservations are necessary. Tickets available at the door: $15 General Admission; $13 for Seniors, Students, and SARTA members. Theater One’s production is directed by long-time UUSS members Lisa Erwin and Assistant Director Michael Erwin. The lead is played by local musician Sené Goss, who was recently featured on ABC10. The talented cast includes several actors familiar to Theater One audiences: Shane Burrows, Stephen Watson, Ken Watkins, and Voress Franklin. Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter is a contemporary story of personal trauma, recovery, and acceptance. Upon her return to Southern California from a difficult tour of duty in Iraq, wounded Marine Sergeant Jenny Sutter finds herself in Slab City, sometimes known as “The Last Free Place on Earth.” The eccentric inhabitants attempt to connect with her to help her return to her previous life. An edgy and poignant drama, Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter brings moving insight to the universally human themes of loss and healing, particularly as they relate to our veterans.

Six Week Introduction to Mindfulness Course for beginners

Cultivate awareness in daily life Group discussions Guided meditations Mindfulness techniques A six-week Introduction to Mindfulness course will be taught by Ann Kronser, M.Ed. on Monday evenings 6:30–8:30 p.m., April 1–May 6 in the Fahs Classroom at UUSS. A donation of $20-$60 to UUSS, on a sliding scale, may be waived for hardship. Sign up at the Adult Enrichment table on Sundays or e-mail adultenrichment@uuss.org

Better Angels Discussion Workshop Sunday, March 10

"Bridging the Political Divide: How to Talk With Friends and Loved Ones Who Disagree on Politics" will be a talking-and-listening skills workshop, calling on “the better angels of our nature.” Sunday, March 10, 12:15–2:15 p.m. in Room 7/8. Snacks provided, freewill donations welcome! Facilitators Benita Bollinger and Catherine Moulton are founding members of Better Angels Sacramento Alliance at http://www.better-angels.org . Sign up at the Adult Enrichment table or contact Judy Lane at (916) 284-5320.

Book Readers Group

On Tuesday, March 26, the UUSS Book Readers will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Library to discuss Sing Unburied Sing  by Jesmyn Ward.   For more information, email  Jim Glidden  or call him at (916) 475-7269.

Sunday Morning Spiritual Practices

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.

Exploring UUism

Sunday, March 17, at 9:30 a.m.  in the Fahs Room in the Education Building. This month’s topic: 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. 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) Principles and Sources of Our Tradition (July 21) Both newcomers and longtime members are welcome. Each class includes some presentation, sharing by current members, and opportunity for small group discussion.

MORE THINGS TO KNOW AND DO

Alliance for All Program March 14

Alliance for All - March 14 10:45 am - Noon, in the Library $3.00 to $5.00 donation appreciated "The Essence of Everyday Living Judaism and Islam" Keith Atwater, Professor of Humanities and Religions at American River College and lecturer emeritus at Sacramento State University This session will explore the core values and practices of Jewish and Muslim people—traditions still practiced by families all over the world, every day. Along our way we'll see the inside of synagogues and mosques and observe a few central, cherished activities that reflect their core beliefs. A few widespread misconceptions about these faiths (antisemitism, "jihad," and "hijab") will be demystified and explained. We will focus on "the essence of everyday living Judaism and Islam" as we explore core values and daily practices of Jewish and Muslim families around the world.

Register for UUA General Assembly in Spokane, June 19-23

GA is the annual conference of our denomination, the Unitarian Universalist Association. It takes place in a different region each year and is in the West this year: Spokane, Washington. Delegates from UU congregations do the business of our larger UU association, including votes on UUA leadership and public-witness actions and a Statement of Conscience. With music, lectures, author events, dances, and workshops for lay leaders and social activists, it’s a big event. We hear from the Rev. Susan Frederick Gray (the first woman elected as president of the UUA), the UUA Board of Trustees, and commissions and committees of the UUA. Anyone is welcome to register to attend GA, and there are special programs and identity-based groups like Young Fun (daily activities for kids), Youth Caucus, Young Adult Caucus, Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism, the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists, and theologically-distinct UU groups. Our church has up to 8 slots for voting delegates , so if you would like to attend in the role of a delegate from UUSS, contact president@uuss.org . There also is an option for offsite, online delegate participation , which saves the cost of travel and lodging. Many of the major events will be live-streamed, but there’s nothing like being there in person with 4,000 members of our family of faith. You can register up to the start of GA, but the earlier you do, the cheaper the registration fee. March 1 is when the housing/lodging reservation system opens, and GA hotels fill up fast. You can book a hotel in advance of registering for GA itself. Learn about General Assembly:  https://www.uua.org/ga

WHO WE ARE AND WHERE TO FIND US

Office Hours

The  UUSS Office  is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Office closed Friday March 30 Cesar Chavez Day (observed)

Custodian Phone Number

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.

Serving Our Congregation

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      Contact Board members by email:  president@uuss.org      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               Contact Program Council members by email:  programcouncil@uuss.org     Program Council meetings: 7:00 p.m., 3rd Thursday of the month. Ministers Rev. Dr. Roger Jones & Rev. Lucy Bunch (on sabbatical till April 9)  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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