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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County, RI
All are welcome!
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Reverend Denis Letourneau Paul, Minister
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This Sunday, June 5, 2022 |
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Worship
In-Person 10:00 am
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"Affirmations"
Rev. Denis Letourneau Paul and DRE Lee Cowan
June 3, 2022
There’s an old joke that if you ask 20 UU’s any question, you’ll get 24 different answers. We may not agree on answers, but we sure love to ask questions. Asking questions is arguably exactly the thing that makes us UU. So this Sunday, we’ll be welcoming a few youngsters among us into the more grown up part of our services by allowing them to ask questions that we leaders of the congregation will do our best to answer. Get ready for some tough questions!
As we celebrate these young minds, we will also honor a graduating senior in a bridging ceremony.
And it’s flower communion, so don’t forget to bring a flower (or more!) to share in this time-honored tradition!
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Religious Exploration
In-person
10am-noon
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Questions and Bridging!
We have another special service this Sunday. We will be honoring our 9 yr olds: Tusz Ruedakurto, Maisey Grant, Asa Collins and Sylvan RohmannFox.
Then we will honor our graduating senior, Elise Mutschler with a bridging ceremony.
Woven throughout the service will be a beautiful flower communion.
If anyone would like to bring snacks or treats to share after the service, please do! We will set up a table out front, as we did on Easter.
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Lee Cowan, Director of Religious Exploration |
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SHARE THE PLATE SUNDAY
Half of the plate and designated collections received by check or online
the first week of each month are shared with a worthy local nonprofit.
June's recipient of Share the Plate is Amenity Aid. Their mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable populations by creating access to essential hygiene products. Working with nonprofits, they distribute hygiene products to their network of direct service agencies that assist vulnerable populations across all of Rhode Island.
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Several video clips from last Sunday's service on Antiracism can now be viewed on the UUCSC YouTube channel including The Homily, Negro Spirituals in History and Song, A Time for All Ages: a puppet talk about reparations, and Swing Low Sweet Chariot. |
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Have you ever done something that makes no sense logically, but makes sense in your own brain? That has just happened for me.
You see, I love fundraising auctions when they focus on events and experiences, rather than stuff. Who needs more stuff, right? And in congregations like ours, everyone is always hungry for more opportunities to connect with each other, especially when food is involved. I love cooking for groups, so I relish the opportunity to host an event or two.
I am also keenly aware that these fundraisers often unwittingly exclude folks who can’t afford to spend big bucks on fancy dinners, especially when they have kids. So, I came up with a kooky plan. I’ll make two offerings, one at my home that will (hopefully) fetch the big bucks from a smaller group of people, and a family-friendly, more affordable one at UUCSC.
Here’s the part that makes no sense: in my mind, the expensive event is underwriting the affordable one. It makes no sense because I’m actually paying for both! But I figure the two events combined could bring in an amount that makes all the work worthwhile.
My dear husband and I this September will be hosting a dinner on the porch of our home, which we are calling “Bistro sur la Terrasse,” a French meal with wine and mocktails, appetizers and rack of lamb. It might be a bit different from the kind of meal you think about as “French,” not quite so weighed down in heavy, buttery, creamy sauces, but still French and packed with fresh produce.
Lee and I will also be hosting in the winter an indoor family carnival which we are calling “Calamari Games,” inspired by the popularity of Korean pop culture. We’ll play Korean and America children’s games, and serve Korean and American food and drinks. This alcohol-free event will be open to all ages, and everyone will have the chance to compete in teams for a fabulous prize!
Our hope is that if you’re interested in “Calamari Games,” but have the budget to spend more, you’ll wait until the end of the auction to bid, so that others with smaller budgets have first dibs, and can feel involved in the whole auction. If you don’t have the budget to be a high bidder, please sign up early for “Calamari Games,” and know that everyone is welcome, and your contributions and presence are always appreciated.
I can’t wait to see who shows up for both events. Even more, I can’t wait to see the efforts of Betsy and Trish pay off for the congregation’s bottom line, as we all take this opportunity to have fun together.
Thank you all for your generosity!
In Peace,
Rev Denis
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Dining for Dollars PLUS Fundraiser |
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Only 3 days left to seal your bid!
Auction closes Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 11:59 PM.
If you have questions or need assistance, see Betsy and Trish at their table at coffee hour following the service on Sunday. View the events, register, and bid if you haven’t already – or do more!
There are still many events available. Join in the fun.
Submitted by Betsy Dalton and Trish Hindley
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Saturday, June 4, 2022 9 AM
Sly Fox Den Too
4349 S County Trail, Charlestown, RI
Submitted by Will Bender
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Dorothy Devine
Saturday, June 11
1:00 PM
250 Oakwoods Drive
Peace Dale
A outdoor memorial reception in honor of late member Dorothy Devine will be held at the home of her family. Everyone is welcome to attend, and to share your memories of this remarkable and beloved person, a long-time member of UUCSC.e
Please note that an earlier memorial service will be taking place by invitation only for immediate family and closest friends.
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Have you checked your Directory entry? |
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Directory Updates due June 14th
We are updating the online photo directory in order to be able to offer printed copies to those members who have limited online access. Please check your own listing for accuracy (address, phone and email address). Contact Linda Dupuis (ldupuis4@cox.net) or Sara Kaplow (uucscri@yahoo.com) if you need assistance. Thank you! |
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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
6:00-8:00 PM
Potluck In Person
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Gail Burchard’s Home
36 Plantation Drive,
Saunderstown, RI
off Stony Fort, close to URI (Exeter)
Bring a POTLUCK dish to share.
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Together Women Rise is a powerful community of women and allies dedicated to achieving global gender equality. We have hundreds of local chapters across the U.S. where members learn about and advocate for gender equality issues, give grants to organizations that empower women and girls in low-income countries, and build communities to forge meaningful connections that increase our strength and collective impact. All are welcome. More information HERE from Gail.
Submitted by Gail Burchard
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Hymn for the Hurting
Amanda Gorman
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Everything hurts,
Our hearts shadowed and strange,
Minds made muddied and mute.
We carry tragedy, terrifying and true.
And yet none of it is new;
We knew it as home,
As horror,
As heritage.
Even our children
Cannot be children,
Cannot be.
Everything hurts.
It’s a hard time to be alive,
And even harder to stay that way.
We’re burdened to live out these days,
While at the same time, blessed to outlive them.
This alarm is how we know
We must be altered —
That we must differ or die,
That we must triumph or try.
Thus while hate cannot be terminated,
It can be transformed
Into a love that lets us live.
May we not just grieve, but give:
May we not just ache, but act;
May our signed right to bear arms
Never blind our sight from shared harm;
May we choose our children over chaos.
May another innocent never be lost.
Maybe everything hurts,
Our hearts shadowed & strange.
But only when everything hurts
May everything change.
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The South Kingstown Town Council has declared June 3rd to be GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY. A rally and walk in support of this proclamation and action on gun safety measures will take place on June 3rd TODAY at 6 p.m. We will gather at the Neighborhood Guild (325 Columbia St, South Kingstown, RI 02879) on the grassy park area and proceed to walk from there to Dale Carlia Corner. We ask that you bring signs in support of gun safety bills and, if possible, to wear orange.
For further information contact Terry Schimmel at 401-714-7566.
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World Refugee Day Celebration
June 18th, 2022, 10 A.M - 4 P.M
The Refugee Dream Center, 747 Broad St. Providence, RI
This event gets more inspiring every year - with every new community member who attends and every new community member who gets involved. There will be cultural performances, music, food, crafts, and much more! Let's celebrate our new neighbors!
Volunteers needed! For volunteer opportunities, please contact:
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UUCSC Annual Business Meeting
June 12, 2022 11:00 AM * Following Sunday Service
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MORAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON AND THEN TO THE POLLS
For a free bus ride, please email
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The UUCSC Share the Plate committee recommends one of these four organizations that are providing support to Ukrainians in crisis. |
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Bethany Sorrentino, Helping Hands Coordinator
Don't be afraid to ask for help - helping hands are here!
Helping hand volunteers are also needed.
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Find where you might contribute and join a committee today!
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List of Black owned businesses from RI Monthly magazine. Patronize these businesses all year long. This small effort can help undo racism. Please send pics and reviews to Etta for sharing here and on website.
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June 22 - 26, 2022
View the most recent
Ibram X. Kendi is the 2022 Ware Lecturer
Contact Mary Alice Kimball if you would like to be a voting delegate.
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Includes lists of Black-Owned Businesses
Your search for truth and meaning begins here.
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How to Submit Info to This Newsletter |
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Send announcements and news with Newsletter Item in the subject line to Etta Zasloff, Editor, at zasloff.etta@gmail.com and Sara Kaplow, Congregational Administrator, at uucscri@gmail.com by Tuesday Noon
to assure publication by Friday of that week.
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