The Unigram
Newsletter for April 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 Spring: Sources of Renewal
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April 7
Waking Up or Growing Up—How We Develop Spiritually
Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones, preaching, with Worship Associate Frances Myers
Student Minister Sangye Hawke
In April our Spiritual Deepening Circles will consider the topic of transformation.
Speaking specifically of spiritual transformation, contemporary thinker Ken Wilber explains two ways of looking at our development as ethical and spiritual beings. Both are valuable. Are both necessary?
- Sunday Spiritual Practices at 9:45 a.m.: Labyrinth walking meditation in the back meadow. (Open other days of the week, with brochures in the wooden stand.)
April 14
Renewing the Spirit in an Age of Overwhelm
Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones, preaching, with Worship Associate Larry Boles
Music Director Keith Atwater; Ina Jun, piano
In the calendar of the Western Christian tradition, this is Palm Sunday, or Passion Sunday.
In the Jewish tradition, Passover starts this week, recalling the story of liberation and renewal. How do we find renewal and resilience for navigating the heartbreak, hardship, and overwhelming challenges of these times? Let us explore together.
- 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)
- Special light breakfast hosted by the Stewardship Committee to celebrate the return of Rev. Lucy and the conclusion of the pledge drive.
- Orientation at 12:15 pm on speaking to City Council on police use-of-force procedures.
April 21
Reconsidering the Easter Story
Rev. Lucy Bunch, preaching, with Rev. Dr. Roger Jones
Worship Associate Ginny Johnson; Student Minister Sangye Hawke
UUSS Choir with Instrumental Ensemble; Music Director Keith Atwater; Ina Jun, piano
Easter is the most significant holiday on the Christian calendar as it commemorates Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. What can this story say to us as Unitarian Universalists in the 21st century? Rev. Lucy will explore the dimensions of this important story.
- Exploring UUism at 9:30 a.m. in the Fahs Classroom
- Sunday Spiritual Practices at 9:45 a.m.: Silent Sitting Meditation in Classroom 6
- Nursery Care 9:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 11 of the Education Wing
- Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Family Ministry Team after church
- Chalice Camp: registration discount deadline for our UUSS summer day camp!
April 28
This Sacred Earth: A Service for All Ages
Rev. Lucy Bunch and Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones
Worship Associate Jed Shapiro; Altar Design by Terrie Taylor
UUSS Choir; Music Director Keith Atwater; Ina Jun, piano
We come together as a community to celebrate our sacred earth. In honor of earth day we will hear the stories of youth who have chosen to challenge the government's lack of action against climate change. Each of us will have a chance to offer a blessing to the earth. Lets us come together in celebration and gratitude.
- Sunday Spiritual Practices at 9:45 a.m.: Reading and Responding to Poetry in Classroom 6
- Newcomers’ Orientation and Tour of our Campus: 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. starting in the Library/Bookstore
- Recognition of April Birthdays during the service
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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 February, we contributed $2,772 to Black Lives Matter. Thank you, everyone! Our April Sunday offerings will be shared with
St. John’s Program for Real Change
, which serves as a shelter/rehabilitation program for homeless and battered women and their children.
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Senior Minister's Message
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The hateful hearts and broken souls of militants of all types have given themselves over to cruel violence. They have been manipulated to take lives and break bodies of countless members of the human family, over and over.
I am writing to you one day after the terrorist attacks on the two communities at prayer in their mosques in Christchurch, NZ.
How much heartbreak, disbelief, anger and fear must be tormenting the people of New Zealand and Australia, and of course Islamic families and faith communities around the world.
I share their shock, and I imagine that you do also. I left a voice message for my friend who is a lay leader at one of our local mosques to extend our condolences to them and to let her know they are all in our thoughts.
In March, we had the first anniversary of Stephon Clark’s death by police gunfire and the District Attorney’s pained explanation of why she would not charge the officers involved, and her painful disclosure of intimate personal information of Stephon’s last few days. Two days later, we saw the arrest and release of 80 nonviolent protesters, many of them local clergy.
The U.S. government continues to separate migrant children from their parents, violating human rights and any sense of human decency or compassion.
It is tempting to imagine that heartbreak was never as overwhelming as it is right now. The burdens and setbacks are understandably disheartening. Hence, it is necessary to remember what our human forbears suffered through and resisted in earlier decades and centuries.
It is important to remember what so many of those who came before us were willing to do, to give, and to risk in the service of enduring values of human dignity, fairness, equality, justice, and healing. Those earlier visionaries and ordinary people couldn’t be sure if their actions would lead to the future they sought, but they acted anyway.
Likewise, today we cannot be sure of the full impact of our actions, deeds, words and gifts. We can't predict how our actions will shape the future. Yet we keep choosing to act and give in the spirit of our values. This is what faith means.
We continue to come together for mutual care and support, for inspiration and for love. This is what a spiritual community is all about. Thank you for being part of this one at UUSS.
Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones
P.S.
— As April begins, our Stewardship Campaign concludes. You can help that happen by completing a Pledge Form. Your generous pledge will make it possible for the Stewardship Committee to provide reliable information for the 2019-20 budget. All pledges are valued and appreciated, and your pledge will make a difference. Thank you!
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Finding Rev. Roger in April
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I’m here 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. I will be in Berkeley on Mondays to teach a course in the spring semester at Starr King School for the Ministry; the class ends May 6. Sangye Hawke is available for pastoral care on weekdays and Sundays; see below. And Rev. Lucy returns!
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Finding Rev. Lucy in April
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She’s coming back!
Now in her sixth year of ministry at UUSS, Rev. Lucy Bunch has been on sabbatical for three months for renewal, reflection, and a writing project. She gets to the office April 9 and will be back in our services starting on Sunday, April 14. On that day, the Stewardship Committee will host a light breakfast to celebrate Lucy’s return and mark the conclusion of the pledge drive for 2019-20.
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Finding Sangye Hawke, UU Student Minister
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Sangye Hawke is participating in ministerial duties, church administration, and worship 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 is a different role. Rather than receive an internship stipend from UUSS, she is paying her school for the credit hours she earns by her time with us.) She has attended Board, Program Council, Stewardship, Safety Policy, Religious Services, and other committee or team meetings. Her first sermon with us was “The Lost Hour,” on March 10.
Hear it at this link
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In addition to some Sundays, Sangye will be on the UUSS campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for meetings and general ministerial work; she looks forward to getting acquainted. She also 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.
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Music Director's Message
Of Love and Loss
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Last month, I dropped a stone for my college friend Mark – a fellow music major – and his wife and family on the occasion of their 27 year-old daughter’s passing from brain cancer. We took solace together as Mark and Sally and Jean and I heard the L.A. Master Chorale sing a tremendously powerful cantata on love and loss at Disney Hall in February. (That's Mark and me with that concert hall's pipe organ behind us). Its opening poem/lyric expresses an idea found in some of the world's spiritual traditions, so I thought I would share it. It's by lyricist Charles Anthony Silvestri, who lost his wife to ovarian cancer when their two children were quite young.
Whenever there is birth or death,
The sacred veil between the worlds
Grows thin and opens slightly up
Just long enough for Love to slip,
Silent, either in or out
Of this our fragile, fleeting world,
Whence or whither a new home awaits.
And our beloved ones draw near,
In rapt anticipation, or in weary gratitude, they stand;
Our loved ones stand so close, just here,
Right here, just on the other side
Of Eternity
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DEATHS: We extend our condolences to Diane Murphy and family on the sudden loss of her son, Duane Dietrich. We extend our condolences to former member Sharon (Kamber) Frost, on the passing of her husband, Robert “Ernie” Frost. In late February our member Diane Murphy lost her son unexpectedly; Duane Dietrich was 57.
Ernie Isaacs was the former husband of our member Edith Isaacs and the father of her children, Joseph and Rebecca. We extend our sympathy and condolences to their families.
We extend our condolences and love also to our member Mary Schneider and family on the death of her husband, Hans Schneider.
In addition, we extend our condolences also to the family and friends of our member
Patricia Moore-Howard
; she died March 25 at age 93. Born in 1925 in Bakersfield, Pat moved to Sacramento in 1967. Joining UUSS in 1980, Pat was an active presence in earlier years at worship services and many programs here, and a source of encouragement and affection to many of us. She leaves behind five children (Guila, Hal, Hugh, Kim and Sharon) and four grandchildren. They appreciate the kind attention of Pat’s visitors from our UUSS Pastoral Visitors volunteer team. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Pat’s name to the
Sierra Club Foundation
or
Doctors without Borders
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HEALING: We extend our love and healing wishes to these folks who have
been sick, had major surgery, or have been recovering from injuries: David Navarro, Dennis Hubbard, Elizabeth Pataki, Annie Kempees, Anne Bruno, Barbara Washington. We extend our love and hold in our thoughts these members who have not been able to attend services or other church events at UUSS: Helen “Billie” Menz (on hospice care), Jean Hellmuth, Joyce Jenainati, Rosemary Muller.
The
UUSS Pastoral Visitors
are a group of volunteers who visit members who are not able to get to services. Contact a minister if you or someone you know would like to receive a visit or call from one of our volunteers.
We are searching for new volunteer Pastoral Visitors
. A special need if you live near Natomas or Roseville or if don’t mind driving there. Thanks!
pastoralvisitors@uuss.org
is our contact e-mail, or you can call the Office.
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Would you enjoy meeting hundreds of UUs from across the nation, learning, laughing, celebrating and singing together? There’s a wonderful opportunity to do just that from June 19-23 in Spokane, Washington! It’s the annual UUA General Assembly. Registration is open until June 23 but you’ll save money if you register by April 30. Check out the program and housing options at
https://www.uua.org/ga
. Unable to join us? You can also livestream many of the events at no charge. Details are available at
https://www.uua.org/ga/off-site
. Hope to see you there!
There is much important work going on constantly behind the scenes at UUSS. For example, thanks to the work of Glory Wicklund and the Administrative and Property Management Committee, we have an updated Personnel Handbook that now accurately reflects our organizational structure and changes in legal and business practices. And thanks to the Nominating Committee under the leadership of John Abbott, our slate of candidates for 2019-20 is nearly complete. The Congregational Meeting is Sunday, May 19, after the service.
As the church year winds down, the Board of Trustees is focused on monitoring the current year’s budget, approving a budget for the upcoming year, reviewing and approving the new five-year strategic plan, and welcoming Rev. Lucy back from her sabbatical!
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UUSS Activity Groups and Programs Annual Fair June 2
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Find out about the rich tapestry of programs, groups and people that make up our UUSS community. So many ways to learn, play, serve, deepen, and heal together! The Program Council is hosting the annual Activity Groups Fair after the service on June 2. Tables staffed by many of our 60+ groups will be on the back patio, volleyball field, and labyrinth area. This is a super opportunity to find out more about the groups you’ve been thinking might be of interest to you. It’s always a fun and interesting event…with lots of socializing as well! Groups have received an invitation to participate and tables will be awaiting group leaders that morning. Questions? Contact
programcouncil@uuss.org
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Stewardship
Grounded in Love--Growing our Mission
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Throughout March, we have heard testimonials from members, sharing their deep connection and commitment to UUSS, part of which is making as generous a pledge as they are able. Our collective generosity is moving us closer to our goals of 100% participation and $580,000. As of March
26
, we have received
219
pledges for a total amount of
$
423,641
! Thank you!
All of us together share the responsibility of assuring that UUSS continues to be a strong, vital and energized community,
Grounded in Love; Growing our Mission
. Please complete your pledge form and turn it in by April 7. If you have misplaced it,
you can click here for one
. Or go to
www.uuss.org
, click on “Stewardship Information” and then “pledge card 2019-20.” The Stewardship table also has pledge forms available and volunteers who can answer questions.
On April 14, we will be welcoming Rev. Lucy back from her sabbatical and celebrating the end of a successful stewardship campaign with a light brunch after the service. Please join us for this special occasion! -
Bobbie Keill
, Stewardship Chair
The Heart that gives, gathers.
-Tao Te Ching
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Justice and Compassion Work
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Refugee Support Team
Dinner -- April 27
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Attend the "Welcoming Our New Neighbors" event Saturday, April 27 at 5:00 at UUSS-- an opportunity to bring together families who are refuges living in our community and UUSS members and friends.
The gathering includes a fabulous meal, sharing of activities to support refugees, hearing stories from families who have received our support and from our Refugee Support Team about their experiences working together, music and activities for children. Come to enjoy, learn and make friends.
Help needed:
2 Serve food
4. Clean-up
5. Donations for gift bags for children
(toddlers – teens). Examples: gel pens, young adult book, playing cards.
We will have a table after service on Sunday April 7 & 14 to sign up to attend and/or help for this even. If you sent me (Gina) an email offering assistance, I have forwarded your name to the lead person. We are looking forward to a fun evening!
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“The Long Ride—El Largo Viaje” Film Premiere & Conversation
Sunday, May 5, 2:00 p.m. in the Main Hall, freewill donations accepted
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This film documents the 2003 Immigrant Workers’ Freedom Ride across the United States. The 77-minute documentary will be followed by a panel discussion with some folks who were on the ride as well as this award-winning film’s director, Valerie Lapin. Co-sponsored by other groups including the Sacramento Friends Meeting (the Quakers), which has a scholarship fund for local college students who are undocumented. No admission charge, but freewill donations will be invited.
Click here for the film’s website
. Read our event flier on our UUSS bulletin boards and find it for printing or e-mailing to friends
and at this link
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Sacramento ACT Environmental Justice Committee
Building Community and Advocating for Justice in 2019
Our first win and next steps!
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Our Sacramento ACT Environmental Justice Committee met with County of Sacramento staff, County Supervisor Serna’s staff, and Supervisor Susan Peters. At these meetings we requested an opportunity for the voices of the people in West Arden Arcade who are affected by environmental injustice to be heard. At our request, Sacramento County made their Web Survey available to residents of West Arden Arcade until April 8. The County will then make those results available to us.
Why is this important? Because residents of West Arden Arcade will be able to tell the County, and us, their issues and concerns about their environmental health. This data will help us focus and will empower our advocacy work.
And our work helped the other three Sacramento County Environmental Justice Communities. Because the County did this for West Arden Arcade at our request, they are now offering it to the others.
An Environmental Justice Community is one with high percentages of people of color, low-income residents, and/or immigrant communities that experience higher levels of environmental hazards and resulting health problems.
Our EJ Committee team is out in the West Arden Arcade community making this survey available to people whose health is affected by environmental injustice. If you know of people living in West Arden Arcade, please invite them to participate. This environmental justice community is bounded by: North – Interstate 80, West – Ethan Way, South – Fair Oaks Blvd./Hurley, and East Watt Ave. Please see map above.
The other piece of our work is identifying how we will respond to the County’s Environmental Justice draft policy and on what issues we will focus our advocacy. The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors’ Workshop on this will be in the second half of April or in May.
Stay tuned for ways you can support our neighbors!
Please e-mail
interfaithearth@uuss.org
or talk with Ruth McDonald, Meg Gunderson, Hally Cahssai, Frances Myers, Kathy Stricklin, Eric Ross, Rich Howard, or Christine Bailey if you would like more information.
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UUSS Racial Justice Events
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Black Lives Matter (BLM) Sacramento Needs Weekly Support
First BLM stood outside the District Attorney’s office for 49 weeks! She didn’t file charges against the officers responsible for Stephon Clark’s death and tried to vilify Stephon! Now BLM is having BBQ protests at the Sacramento Police Station to put
pressure on Chief Hahn to fire the officers. an you drive, load/unload heavy items, grocery shop, or clean? Volunteers are needed every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Their BBQ items are stored and cleaned onsite at UUSS, so please lend a hand!
Sign up for weekly shifts
here.
The BBQs cost $800 per month to run. Show your support by making a monthly donation
here.
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Speak Out at City Council for Stephon Clark – Tuesday, April 23 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, 915 I Street.
The UUSS Racial Justice Committee is calling on members and friends of UUSS to fill the room at City Council to demand police reform. Talking points will be provided to address the council during public comment. A forum will be held after service on
April 14
in preparation for this action.
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Rummage Sale Fundraiser for BLM – Saturday, April 20, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. on UUSS grounds.
Shop and/or donate gently used household items with all proceeds benefiting Black Lives Matter Sacramento. No large/heavy furniture or appliances please. Drop off donations the day of between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. UUSS will also collect donations on
Sunday, April 14
in the Welcome Hall. E-mail
racialjustice@uuss.org
if you have any questions.
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SURJ Community Meeting:
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Sacramento’s community meetings are held quarterly at UUSS in the Welcome Hall. The next meeting is
Wednesday, April 24 -- newcomer orientation at 6:30 p.m. and the general meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Potluck dinner served. Feel free to bring a dish.
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Black Lives Matter – Abolish & Rebuild Meeting:
Join Black Lives Matter Sacramento on
Saturday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Robbie Waters Library, 7335 Gloria Drive.
Their goals are to: DEMOLISH the system that currently exists, REBUILD with the community, HEAL because you can’t fight if you can’t heal, and UNITE by building power with each other. Focus areas include: cop watching, CPS/securing families, education, community de-escalation, and mental health services.
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Registration Now Open for SURJ Sacramento’s Study & Action Group!
SURJ Sacramento is launching its Spring 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
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hen:
Mondays 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.: April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, and May 20
Where:
Center for Spiritual Awareness in West Sacramento
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE)
Miranda Massa, RE Coordinator
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April Showers bring RE Flowers!
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Conversations and planning for summer months and fall beginnings are happening in Religious Education. The careful time spent collaborating and designing meaningful programs and sacred spaces is going well. How can you help? What would your child like to see more of? We see fun crafting ahead, Coming of Age for grades 8-9-10, and Our Whole Lives for grades 4-5-6. April showers bring RE flowers in the form of budding spirits, colorful wonderings, and delightful experiences.
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Family Ministry Team announces the return of Chalice Camp to UUSS this July.
Rev. Roger will be the Camp Director.
This week-long day camp deepens children’s identity as Unitarian Universalists and expands their knowledge of Unitarian Universalism and their capacity to be articulate about their faith and heritage. It includes outdoor fun, energetic worship and music, UU theater, cooperative games, creative arts, and building community. With its theme of UU heritage and values, Chalice Camp is a way to experience and learn a year’s worth of Religious Education in one 40-hour week.
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Like Art??
Like art with kids? Email re@uuss.org to discuss teaching a Sunday pop-up art class this summer!
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Re: RE Program and Family Ministry Events!
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Easter Egg Hunt and Lunch Sunday April 21
Our Family Ministry Team is excited to host an Easter Egg Hunt after the service and family lunch on April 21. Help needed in advance and on the day, including help from egg-hunters! Contact Carrie at familyministry@uuss.org
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Re: RE & Events
-Look for the new placement of the RE/Family Ministry Table in the lobby when you visit us on Sundays.
-Sunday, April 28 is our service for all ages. No RE is scheduled, but Room 11 Nursery Care is provided.
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Religious Education (RE) Calendar, April 2019
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Sunday, April 7
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, April 14
9:30-12:00 Nursery Care in Room 11
10:30-11:45 Spirit Play in Room 7/8, JHYG in Room 6
Sunday, April 21, Easter Sunday
9:30-12:00 Nursery Care in Room 11
10:30-11:45
Spirit Play in Room 7/8, JHYG in Room 6
Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch by Family Ministry Team after service
Sunday, April 28
9:30-12:00 Nursery Care in Room 11
10:30-11:45 Spirit Play in Room 7/8, JHYG in Room 6
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On Tuesday, March 26, the UUSS Book Readers meets the last Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Library/Bookstore at UUSS. To find out upcoming titles,
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 spiritual practice. Starts at 9:45 and goes to 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 in the Education Building. Join John McMillan and experience a taste of this transforming practice.
3rd Sunday - Silent Meditation
in Classroom 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 Classroom 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, April 21, at 9:30 a.m.
in the Fahs Room in the Education Building. This month’s topic:
Faith: What Does It Mean to a UU?
Join us the third Sunday of every month before the service for Exploring Unitarian Universalism. There are four 45-minute sessions offered consecutively.
- Social Justice: How Do We Live Our Values? (May 19)
- Survey of UU History (June 16)
- Principles and Sources of Our Tradition (July 21)
- Faith: What Does It Mean to a UU? (August 18)
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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Alliance-for-All
Life in Alaska Without a Cruise Ship
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Alliance for All Program - Thursday, April 11
10:45 am - Noon, in the Library
$3.00 to $5.00 donation appreciated
Alaska bush teacher, small town resident from 1974 to 1991, and annual visitor in all the following years, Tracy Jones, will escort you on a trip through the Great Land that tourists rarely experience.
Don’t want to be chased by a grizzly bear outside the Katmai, be run off the road by mother moose and her calf, or do a 360-on ice covered road 50-miles south of Fairbanks at minus-60 degrees? Don’t want to melt snow for daily water use, radio town for air-drops of groceries, fly in 2-seater planes and do loop-de-loops over the tundra, or travel by dog-sled? How about open the first school in the bush for 12 students, live in a dry cabin, or spend 12-hours strapped to the prow of a commercial boat searching for lost fishing gear in the high seas? Let Tracy do it for you; she already has.
Planning a trip to Alaska? This presentation will prepare you to (safely!) explore Alaska by air, sea, and land, providing you with personal recommendations and connections to fellow Alaskans (some of whom are also UUs!)
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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 April 1 Cesar Chavez Day (observed)
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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
Board meetings: 7:00 p.m., 4th Thursday of the month.
PROGRAM COUNCIL
Marian Ashe (Chairperson) Linda Roth
Patty Budding Terrie Taylor
Michael Miller Kathleen Olson
Program Council meetings: 7:00 p.m., 3rd Thursday of the month.
Ministers
Rev. Dr. Roger Jones & Rev. Lucy Bunch (returns from sabbatical on 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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Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento, 2425 Sierra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825
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