UUCSC News and Updates
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Volume IV * Issue 39 * March 15, 2024 | |
This Sunday, March 17, 2024 | |
Worship In Person and Online at 10:00 am | |
"The Languages We Speak"
Michael Galib
It's been a decade-long tradition at UUCSC that, once per decade, the Music Director gives a sermon. Come join Michael Galib as he discusses language learning, the language we use with each other, and the evolution of language in UU circles.
Order of Service
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The theme this month is
Transformation
The Spring Equinox is just around the corner, which means it's time to pause and find balance, plant peas, feel that warming sun on our skin.
Check out this 1000 hours outside challenge with beautiful mandalas to track your time. Who wants to do this with me?
We will do our annual egg divination ritual in RE this Sunday. What will you bring into your life in this coming year?
Lee Cowan, DRE
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Masking Guide
As of this week, masks are optional in the sanctuary. Thank you for helping keep everyone safe and healthy.
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A speck of dust
There are no words that do justice to the experience of Bina’s and my two-week safari in Tanzania from which we returned last Saturday. However, two Swahili phrases, perhaps, begin to capture the essence of my experience: “pole pole” (pronounced polay polay, meaning “slowly slowly”), and “hakuna matata” (no worries). From the moment our first guide, David, picked us up at the Kuro airstrip (literally a dirt air strip with a single building and “washroom”), my system started to slow down. READ MORE
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Stewardship Campaign 2024
Make a Loving InvestMINT
Since UUCSC is not MINTing money we appreciate your loving investMINT that offers encourageMINT to the Finance committee as they prepare the best 2024-25 budget. Their judgeMINT is based primarily on your commitMINT of green dollars. Thank you for the exciteMINT such generosity generates!
Submitted by Mary Fulton, Stewardship Chair
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Beverages and Banter with Rev. Denis
Tuesday, March 19th, 2 pm at Audrey's Coffee House
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Upcoming Services
March 24 Framed! Rev. Denis
March 29, 7:15pm Tenebrae Rev. Denis
March 31 They Persisted Rev. Denis
April 7 Stealing A Soul Rev. Denis
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Game Time For Adults
The 1st Game Time gathering for adults will be held on Thursday, March 21st from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Oneto Room. We will have a variety of board games and/or decks of cards available for your enjoyment. Please bring your own drinks and snacks.
For more information please contact Elise Bender or Jeanne Arthur.
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New to UUCSC classes coming soon!
Have you been wanting to learn more about our congregation? How we function? What makes us tick? Two New to UUCSC classes will be happening soon - after services on Sunday, March 24, and on Sunday, April 21 in the Oneto Room. A light lunch will be served. The classes are for anyone wanting to learn more about us, and are strongly recommended for anyone planning to join our congregation.
We hope to see you there!
The Membership Committee and Rev. Denis
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UUCSC Book Group CHANGE!
NEW BOOK "Last Train to Kingston"
by Claremary P. Sweeney
Several copies are in the RI Library system.
NEW DATE Monday, March 18, 2024, 2PM
in the UUCSC Library
Submitted by Linda Whyte Burrell
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It’s time to start thinking about Dining 4 Dollars PLUS! | |
Our UUCSC D4$+ Annual Auction will be dedicated to Nancy Rose, its founder, from now on! Please use this form to submit any D4$ and/or ideas for other activities you'd like to host. Just one event per form, but feel free to submit several forms with different ideas. Events can happen anytime between June 15, 2024 and March 1, 2025, so please think beyond just summer events - folks enjoy D4$+ events throughout the year! Meals and/or activities can range from very creative to very homey - and everywhere in between! Please submit your ideas by April 1, 2024. The D4$+ auction will take place online at the end of May 2024.
Here is the link to the form you’ll need to submit your ideas: https://forms.gle/hPdyg6GFdJFo2X6V6
Read about Nancy and her wife Ellen HERE in Our Stories on the UUCSC website.
Thank you so very much – Betsy and Trish
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SAVE THE DATE - On Saturday April 20th (rain date Sat. 4/27) from 9AM-2PM we will be having a Spring Clean-Up/Fix-Up event at the Church. The Facilities Committee has developed a list of projects, both indoors and outside, that we feel could be completely accomplished if we can get least 15-20 people (ages 12 and up) to help. Snacks/lunch provided. See this space for details in the coming weeks.
Submitted by Michael Bilecki
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Save the Date!
Spring Congregational Dinner!
April 5th, doors at 5:30, dinner served at 6:00
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Nurse Coaching with UUCSC Member Jane Rubenstein
I am a Registered Nurse and am completing my practicum for certification as a Nurse Coach. I am offering free coaching over the next several weeks.
I am asking for a commitment of 4 sessions. Each session will be for 20-60 minutes in person or via an online platform. READ MORE
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"The Narragansett Nation, Part II"
“Survivance of the Narragansett in Rhode Island” presented by Silvermoon LaRose, Narragansett Citizen and Assistant Director of Tomaquag Museum. Explore the history and continuance of the Narragansett Nation of Rhode Island. This presentation provides a political overview, pre-colonial to present, focusing on the survivance of the first peoples of this state.
Monday, March 25, 2024. 7PM at UUCSC
Part 1 was excellent. Don't miss Part II !
REGISTER HERE
Read the Press Release
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The first Rhode Island Alliance of Braver Angels is being formed!
Westminster UU and the UU Congregation of South County (UUCSC) will be participating in the leadership and helping to engage fellow citizens in the critical mission of Braver Angels, to bring Americans together to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic. READ MORE
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Reaching out to UU Alumni of Boston Colleges
UU congregations offer incredible support to children as they grow up in our congregations, but when they leave for college UUism is largely absent at this formative time in their lives. Sanctuary Boston's Campus Ministry is imagining something different and building a cross-campus program so that every UU student that comes to the Boston area will know that there is a spiritual home here for them.
Sanctuary Boston is launching a program to build a network of support for those UU student leaders. They're looking to find and connect with as many UUs as possible who are alumni of colleges in the Boston area. Read more
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1. We need people to serve as Zoom virtual hosts for Sunday livestreamed services. Contact Kathy Swink: swinkk@verizon.net. if interested.
2. We also need people to learn how to set up their iPhone in the Sanctuary for livestreaming on zoom when Rev. Denis isn’t leading worship services. Contact Nancy Richman: nrichman618@gmail.com. Nancy will train new people in March.
PLEASE consider stepping up as a Zoom virtual host or Zoom set-up person so others can worship with us if they can’t do so in person.
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Meditation Circle
First Wednesday of each month
1 -2 PM in the sanctuary
Together, we’ll focus on four different kinds of Meditation:
Naming, Knowing, Listening and Loving.
Contact Rev Denis for more information
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NEW: Update your Breeze APP (breeze chms at the APP store.) It is much faster and more reliable now!
Breeze APP Users Guide. It puts all UUCSC Breeze users contact information in the palm of your hand. Please contact Etta Zasloff
zasloff.etta@gmail.com if you need personal assistance in creating your account or updating your information. The Congregational Directory now comes from Breeze. You will be prompted to sign into Breeze to get it.
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Tabitha's Closet at Peace Dale Congregational
Open every Saturday, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
To volunteer, email Galen McGovern, galenmcgovern1@gmail.com. To donate gently used clothing, bring to the UUCSC foyer or drop off directly at PDC through the side door to the office.
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Community Sewing Space
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2:30-7:30 PM * Hours extended!
Oneto Room
More details.
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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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Kundalini Yoga Winter Series
Oneto Room at UUCSC
Thursdays 5-6:30pm
March 28
MORE DETAILS HERE
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Care Continues for...
Jean Bowen at home and Louise McLeod in Roberts Health Centre, 25 Roberts Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Cards and calls are welcome, visits too, just call first. All contact information can be found in Breeze.
Submitted by Val Follett
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The food pantry is always in need of low sodium soups and broths, and whole grain items. Drop off at Jonnycake or bring to box in the UUCSC Foyer. FOOD ITEMS ONLY PLEASE!!!
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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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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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