UUCSC News and Updates
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Volume IV * Issue 21 * November 3, 2023 | |
This Sunday, November 5, 2023 | |
Worship In Person and Online at 10:00 am | |
"Hope, and Keep Busy"
Rev. Denis Paul and Adria Evans
Transcendentalist, feminist and author Louisa May Alcott was a Unitarian ahead of her time. The motto she lived by could serve us well in times like these.
Order of Service
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The theme this month is
Generosity
The article II Commission has identified seven proposed values, which will be reflected in the themes for the coming months. Here is their wording for generosity:
“We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
We covenant to freely and compassionately share our faith, presence, and resources. Our generosity connects us to one another in relationships of interdependence and mutuality.”
Lee Cowan, DRE
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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 non profit. Read about the November 2023 recipients: MAUSA and Hadassa.
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They kept yelling “slalom!”
I was ten years old, when my father and his brother took my brother and me to Mt. Orford in Quebec to ski for the first time. They got us into the rented equipment, took us up to the top of the ski lift and sent us down the mountain without any instruction. So when they yelled “slalom!” I had no idea that they meant for me to turn from right to left. Worse, I had no idea HOW to turn from right to left. I had no idea how to stop or slow down, either. The slopes were terrifying. Read more...
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Holiday Fair Dec. 2nd!
Call for Volunteers, Vendors and Donations!
We need volunteers to bake cookies, cakes, pies etc. for the bake sale, donations of jigsaw puzzles and books, and items for the white elephant table. We'll need volunteers to man the tables, set up and clean up
And there's room for a few more vendors. Invite your favorite artists or craftspeople to rent a table. Contact Trish Hindley with questions!
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Men's Breakfast This Saturday
Nov. 4th, 9 AM
At Phil's in Wakefield
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Together Women Rise potluck is being held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 6 pm at the Peacedale Congregational church, welcoming all. Our grantees for November are Growth Through Learning, of Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, along with Children of Vietnam. Sara Stevens, of Rock-Paper-Scissors Children’s Fund, will be our guest speaker.
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New Member Sunday on November 5th!
Please help us celebrate by bringing in some baked goods to share on that day.
The Membership Committee will supply beverages - maybe even coffee and tea. Let's have a party!
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Faith Building Together
Monthly gatherings to strengthen and engage our UU Faith
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Nov. 9th at 10:30: Neurodiversity
A presentation by Elizabeth Quincy, followed by a discussion to deepen our understanding of the diverse spectrum of neurological experience.
For more info and to register email Lee Cowan.
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Upcoming Beverages and Banter | |
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Tuesday, November 7,
4 pm, at Panera Bread
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Tuesday, November 21,
4 pm, at Panera Bread
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Tuesday, November 30,
10 am, at Sweet Althea's
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Upcoming Services
November 12 Abundance and Scarcity Rev. Denis
Followed by Chalice Side Chat re: Living into our Mission
November 19 Brooke, Wilhelmina, and RI's Own Christiana
Linda Whyte Burrell and Sue Strakosch
November 26 ???? Rev. Darrick Jackson and Rev. Denis
December 3 ????? Rev. Denis
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FREE - REGISTER NOW!
Courageous Conversations:
Preventing Violent Extremism
Tuesdays
November 7, November 14
7:00-8:15 pm in the UUCSC Sanctuary
Facilitated by Nancy Richman and Barbara (Bina) Holtzman
For additional information, click HERE.
Registration is required. For questions or to register please email nrichman618@gmail.com.
Include your 1) name, 2) phone number, 3) dates you plan to attend.
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The food pantry is in need of low sodium soups and broths, as well as whole grain items such as brown rice, whole wheat flour, whole grain cereals, pastas, and crackers.
Challenge: Can we fill the box in the foyer every Sunday?
If everyone brings just one of the above items, we can do it!
The volunteer application is also reopened. READ MORE.
And the Jonnycake Center's Hope for the Holidays is accepting donations through Dec. 15. Read more here.
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Clothing Drive for Tabitha's Closet
Clean, gently used fall clothing for all ages sought for Tabitha's Closet, a new thrift shop organized by our friends at Peace Dale Congregational Church. You can bring your donations directly to PDCC and drop them off at the side door. Or you can place them in a bin that will be available starting this week in the UU foyer during the month of November. Read more about what to donate here.
Submitted by Cathy Solomon
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AN OPEN UUCSC CONVERSATION ABOUT ISRAEL & GAZA
Monday, November 13, 2023, 7-8:30 pm on ZOOM
Because of concern generated by the tragedy unfolding in the Middle East, our Adria Evans will provide some historical, Biblical, political, personal context and background for an Israel-Gaza conversation at the next Anti-Racism meeting on November 13th. EVERYONE is invited.
In order to have a discussion that does more than scratch the surface, here are some resources for all participants to view and read, so that our respectful conversation is built on a shared information base.
Submitted by Adria Evans
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Bringing People of Different Backgrounds Together
Center for Peace and Nonviolence at URI
"Mindfulness in the Ancient and the Contemporary World"
Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, 5-6:30 PM * URI Welcome Center
Flyer
"Interfaith Festival"
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, 12-1:30 PM * URI Memorial Union Ballroom
Flyer
Submitted by Clare Sartori
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Wakefield and Saugatucket River Cleanup
Saturday November 4th from 9 AM to 11 AM
Meeting in the parking lot behind South County Bread Co. Be sure to wear bright colors and bring work gloves.
More information and registration here.
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Walking Each Other Home: What is an End-of-Life Doula
Saturday November 4, 2023 at 2 - 4 pm (EST)
Details and Registration
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Linda White Burrell and Jeanne Arthur are going to the Worcester Art Museum on Wednesday the 8th of November for the primary show, featuring Faith Ringgold: Freedom to Say What I Please. We have room for one more person!
Contact Linda for info.
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Tomaquag Museum's Indigenous Empowerment Center and newportFILM Present...
A special screening followed by Q & A with the film's star, Sherente Mishitashin Harris, a two-spirit Narragansett teen. Click image for MORE
Thursday, November 9, 2023
6 PM - 9:30 PM
RISD MUSEUM, Providence
From Tomaquag Museum's Newsletter
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Alaskan Salmon CSA Shares
Learn about a wonderful opportunity to buy a share of sushi/sashimi grade salmon from a Community Supported Agriculture program offered by the Iliamna Fish Company. Iliamna is a family-owned cooperative that has been fishing together on the Bering Sea in Alaska for 4 generations. The Founders are tribal members of Native Alaskan tribes. LEARN MORE
Submitted by Michael Bilecki
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Kundalini Yoga: Autumn Series with Jessie Gloor
Thursdays, Nov. 9, 30; Dec. 14, 28.
5:00 - 6:30 pm, in the Oneto Room.
Contact Adria or Nancy Dean with questions.
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Killers of the Flower Moon
Showing now at South County Commons Cinema.
The film tells the true story of the 1920’s murders of members of the Osage Nation which sparked the birth of the FBI. Read more about it HERE.
Submitted from the Tomaquag Museum Newsletter See more coming attractions and events!
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Community Sewing Space
2nd and 4th Tuesdays NEW
4-8 PM Oneto Room
More details.
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Spiritual Refuge
St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Wickford and the North Kingstown Public Library are presenting a Spiritual Refuge Series. Events continue through mid November. Read more here.
Submitted by Adria Evans
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Don't become victim to a SCAM!
Review Understanding Phishing!
If you receive a suspicious email, drag it into your Spam folder, which will automatically block the scammer from using your email again as bait. Stay vigilant!
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In addition to your pledge, if you are 70 ½ years of age or older, you may donate up to $100,000.00 each year to UUCSC or other charities from your IRA account. Such a donation does not count as taxable income to you if made directly from your IRA account to the charity. Read more here.
Submitted by the Finance Committee
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Michael Bilecki will recycle your batteries.
Deposit them in the container in the Oneto Room!
Read more here.
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This war rages on...
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
uuhelpinghands@gmail.com or 401-451-4104.
Don't be afraid to ask for help - helping hands are here!
Helping hand volunteers are also needed.
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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 Sara Kaplow, Congregational Administrator, at uucscri@gmail.com and Etta Zasloff, Editor, at zasloff.etta@gmail.com by Tuesday Noon
to assure publication by Friday of that week.
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