Reverend Denis Letourneau Paul, Minister

revdenispaul@gmail.com Minister's Calendar

Worship

In Person and on Zoom 10:00 am

"The Hammock of Life"

Rev Denis Letourneau Paul

and Penny Hall

The complexity of existence and our interdependence with it is often symbolized by the Web of Life, the vastness of which is unimaginable. But sometimes, the web can be downright cozy.

Order of Service

Religious Exploration

In Person 10am-noon

The video above is a compilation of very short videos, each showing how to grow a plant from a store-bought fruit or veggie. I find it fascinating!

So that's what we'll be doing this week. We'll use our broken and mended pots, plus more to start our own raspberry, blueberry, strawberry and cucumber plants!

And our peas in the raised bed have just poked their heads above the soil! Come visit them!

I just love springtime.

Masks Are Now Optional in the Sanctuary

READ UPDATE

Something wonderful happened within the last two weeks. In the days following my recap of the 2023-24 Stewardship Campaign an ADDITIONAL $16,000+ was pledged! This is amazing!

Two weeks ago, I thanked everyone for their generous pledges while also pointing out some serious financial truths. Like almost all churches these days UUCSC has a budget that exceeds the monies taken in. We will need to make some changes in the future. For the present I encouraged everyone to consider if they could give a little more. UUCSC members heard this message and they responded!

Everyone on the Board and the Finance Committee is heartened to know how much you all care for this congregation. These additional monies will make the decisions regarding next year’s budget less difficult. These pledges are also an affirmation that we are all in this together—you dug deep to pledge more and we will work hard to make this budget work.

If you missed this conversation and would still like to increase your pledge, remember that it is never too late. If you have questions or comments please contact me or Aline Couture, Chair of the Finance Committee.

Gratefully,

Elizabeth Donovan

A reminder...

Rev Denis would never request that you send him gift cards in response to someone's difficult situation. If you have received such a request please be aware that it is a scam and do NOT respond. Learn more about how to spot a scam here.

UUCSC Annual Business Meeting ** June 11, 2023 ** 11:30 AM ** Sanctuary

How to Amend Your Pledge

If you have decided you want to increase your pledge, email Jeff Berry ASAP. 

In the email indicate one of the following:

• I want to amend my 2023-24 pledge, raising it to _______.
• I want to make a one-time addition of _______ beyond the existing pledge of record. If you decide to pay an extra one time donation now, please write "Pledge Year 2023-24 Extra Donation" in the memo line.

Thank you!

Treasurer

The Nominating Committee is still looking for someone to fill the position of Treasurer. Could you be that person? Contact a member of the NomCom.

**This Sunday after service**

Our Whole Lives (OWL) for Adults!

Adult OWL Panel Presentation

April 16th, Noon-1pm

Join us for an introduction to Our Whole Lives for adults. In collaboration with Westminster Unitarian Church, we will have a panel of five OWL facilitators presenting the five interrelated aspects of sexuality: Sensuality, Intimacy, Sexual Identity, Sexual Health and Reproduction and Sexualization.

Beverages and snacks provided, bring a bagged lunch!



Read more about OWL here

Save the Date: May 21st Noon-2pm. Workshop on gender identity!

Fifth of a Six-Week Series

Sponsored by UUCSC Social Justice Team

Tuesday, April 18, 2023. 7-8 PM

Composting (Part 2)

Robin Weber from Green Burials

MORE DETAILS With registration link.

Social Justice Action Sign Party!

Wednesday, April 26th 1-3pm

Oneto Room at UUCSC 

Join the Social Justice team as we make a supply of reusable signs for the Peace Parade on Saturday, April 29 at Saugatucket Park and future local events - details coming soon. We will provide the materials and the text. Bring your steady printing hand and perseverance to get the job done.

An Interfaith Evening of Prayer and Conversation

Friday, April 21, 2023, 7 PM

Congregation Beth David,102 Kingstown Rd., Narragansett.



Sponsored by the South County Clergy Association. Read more here.

Submitted by Rev. Denis

Earth Day Cleanup

Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9-11am 

The UUCSC will be joining Friends of the Saugatucket, the town of South Kingstown and ORCA on an Earth Day cleanup around the Saugatucket River. Click to register

Upcoming Services

April 23 Earth Day/Friends of the Saugatucket Bill McCusker

April 30 Chant...Vibration...Love Rev. Denis and Adria Evans

May 7 The Three Questions Rev. Denis, Barbara Holtzman, Jeanne Arthur

New Member recognition ceremony

followed by cake and coffee on the patio.

CALL FOR HOSTS!

Please submit the event that you would like to host anytime in the window of June 15, 2023 - March 1, 2024 on this form, due by April 15. Join the fun and host an event! MORE DETAILS.

Trish Hindley, Betsy Dalton, and Nancy Richman, 2023 Coordinators

CLICK HERE

for the latest announcements...

2023 Featured Speaker

GA Schedule of Workshops

Volunteer Opportunities

Tickets for Pirates vs. Cubs Baseball Game

Registration and Housing Info

Accessibility Equipment

Etc.

Cibuco Bayamon Taíno Tribe Areito, April 15 from 10 am to 3 pm

357 Reservoir Ave in Providence

Arietos are Taino celebrations that commemorate ancestors, culture and memory. More information here

Submitted by Johnnie Rodriguez



Tuesday, April 18, 2023

12-1 PM OR 7-8 PM

CONFLICT ENTREPRENEURS

Community conversations to counter disinformation,

enhance civic participation, and improve media literacy.

In this session, we dig into the economics of the attention economy, where conflict is a powerful strategy in attracting and holding attention. Read more about this exciting initiative of the Media Education Lab and URI.

Click here to register. Join the conversation!

Submitted by Nancy Richman

South Kingstown 2323: Envisioning a Prosperous and Resilient Future

Wednesday, April 19, 6-7:30 PM

Please join us for a highly interactive community forum, during which we will learn about and seek solutions to three of the most urgent issues confronting our community today and in the years ahead:

• Composting and Waste Management
• Energy Efficiency and the Transition to Renewable Energy
• Water Conservation

This event is free and open to the public. Read more here.

Bread and Puppet comes to Contemporary Theatre Company! Thursday, April 20, 7PM



Bread & Puppet Theater celebrates its 60th year with a presentation of the company’s latest show: Inflammatory Earthling Rant (with help from Kropotkin).

More information and tickets here

Submitted by Johnnie Rodriguez

6th Annual Rhode Island Black Film Festival, April 20 - April 23

A four-day festival of screenings, panels, roundtable discussions, and author events taking place at various venues throughout Providence. Free, registration required.

Submitted by Johnnie Rodriguez

Gender 101 Training

 Sunday, April 23, 2023, 11:45 AM

Westminster Unitarian Church

119 Kenyon Ave #2905, East Greenwich, RI

These days, it can be difficult to follow the evolving collective understanding of what constitutes gender, with so many ways of presenting and identifying ourselves. So Westminster Unitarian has invited members and friends of UUCSC for a Gender 101 training. No need to RSVP, just show up.

Submitted by Rev. Denis

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