UUCSC News and Updates

Volume I * Issue 8 * July 24, 2020

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County, RI Rev. DL Helfer, Minister uusouthcountyri.org

Staff * Board of Directors * Committees * Calendar * Members Directory Our Congregational Administrator, Karen St. Peter, is working summer hours virtually and by phone on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9-2 until August 31, 2020.

Staying Connected While We're Apart  Monday 10am:  Pastoral Check-in via Zoom Sunday 10am:  Audio Worship Service Available all week

This Sunday at UUCSC July 26, 2020 Audio Worship Services with Rev. DL Helfer are accessible on the UUCSC website every Sunday at 10 am, and continue all week long.

Board of Directors July Minutes

Virtual "Joys and Concerns"

EssJay Foulkrod . . . My step sister, Debra, who lives in Taos NM has finally been able to rent a larger house where she can continue her extraordinary nature-based art, her indoor & outdoor Shamanic Healing Rituals, her Jgardening, & still care for her elderly husband. I'm thankful to get this good news, & look forward to her next book, due out soon.

Tech Tip of the Week

Navigating the UUCSC Website on a Smart Phone Are you having trouble accessing what you want on the UUCSC website? Then this week's tip is for you.

Our Stories

Everyone Has a Story This week we learn more about Patience Peck. Like all of us, she is really missing Sunday services. Read Patience's Story! If you would like to share your story with the congregation please please contact, Elizabeth Donovan, at elizdn@hotmail.com. Read all of Our Stories here.

More Stories from the UUA General Assembly 2020

Betsy Dalton Praises Sunday Worship Service Barbara Pagh Shares Her Virtual GA Experience

Community Connections

The Dining for Women (DFW) Peace Dale chapter will meet on August 4, 2020, from 6-8 pm on the deck at The Village at Warden’s Pond Community Center, 14 Little Pond Rd., South Kingston, RI. The following precautions for safety will be observed. RSVP to Gail Burchard, required. (limit to 25) Seating arranged for social distancing. Masks required. Bring your own food, drink and set ups. Please review the August grantee, Refuge Protection International, on the DFW website.

UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS WITH A BLACK MAN # 2 Emmanuel Acho

White Allergies. Emmanuel Acho has an uncomfortable conversation with Matthew McConaughey. (13 minute video) Emmanuel Chinedum Acho  (born November 10, 1990) is a former  linebacker  who played in the  National Football League  and is currently working as a sports analyst. Submitted by Etta Zasloff

RACIAL JUSTICE RESOURCES have been added at Resources to Turn to in These Times on the UUCSC Website.

Contact Rev. DL Helfer, if you would like a Zoom invitation to the UUCSC Racial Justice Group.

Membership Directory

To get into or update your Membership Directory information Go here . Do you know that you can have the Membership Directory on your smart phone and be able to call anyone from the congregation with just a tap? Go to the Directory online. Find details there at the top of the page. A mobile APP is available for our directory! Don't delay! Do it today!

How to Submit News and Updates

Please submit news items via email to Betsy Dalton at elizabethmdalton@gmail.com by Tuesday Noon each week to assure publication by Friday of that week.

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