UUCSR Weekly Newsblast
For Events and Announcements Week of March 4, 2022
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"March 4th, the only day that's also a sentence."
-John Green
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SUNDAY
MARCH 6, 2022
10:30 a.m.
Live in-person service and on Zoom
Renewing Faith
The Beauty of Child-like Faith
Multi-generational service The theme of the month is "renewing faith" but we are going to start out with a twist.
Rather than renewing faith, we are going to experience faith as if it is new. Come marvel at the wonder of child-like faith in this multi-generational service.
Service Leader: Rev. Julie Brock, Era Capone
Worship Associates: Veronica Jordan
Music: Roger Corman
Religious Education: Era Capone. Please email Era if you have a young one wanting to join: dre@uusantarosa.org
Milestones: If you have any milestones you'd like to share with the congregation, please send them to: laychaplains@uusantarosa.org by Friday evening.
Share the Basket: Saturday Breakfast - Share with Our Neighbors
Use the GIVE NOW button here or on UUCSR's website.
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IMPORTANT EVENT DATES:
At the Glaser Center:
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This Sunday: Calvin Simons' Memorial, Sunday, MARCH 6, 2:30 p.m.
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Sid Gordon's Memorial, Saturday, MARCH 19, 2:00 p.m.
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SRJC Chamber Concert Series At the Glaser Center:
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Friday, March 11, 2022, 7:30 p.m. SRJC Chamber concert series presents the Telegraph Quartet.
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The rescheduled Trio Celeste will be Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 4 p.m.
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The Santa Rosa Symphony Simply Strings, Friday, March 18, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Reminder to use the Calendar available on our UU Santa Rosa website to find more information.
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A Quick Note
Dear ones,
It is someone who set up a fake email hoping to get some of you to buy visa gift cards. This is happening to ministers all over the country, people impersonate them because they think congregants will give them money. These kinds of scams may continue.
Please never by anything on my behalf unless we have spoken in person. Be vigilant dear ones. Thank you.
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In faith,
Rev. Julie Brock
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"Make a joyful noise!
The choir is starting back up on Thursday, March 17th from 7:00-8:30pm. We welcome musicians of all levels to join us, have some fun, and to make wonderful music together! Come join us in the sanctuary with our new Music Director Gage Purdy and our amazing pianist/accompanist Roger Corman.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Gage at musicdirector@uusantarosa.org or speak with him after Sunday service. (Rehearsals will continue weekly on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm.)
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Gage will also be conducting Paul Winter's 'Missa Gaia - Earth Mass' over Earth Day weekend, April 23 & 24, here at the Glaser Center.
Presented by California Redwood Chorale. Please go to their website for ticket information. www.CaliforniaRedwoodChorale.org
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FROM THE DIVERSITY PROJECT
We, members of the Diversity Project, invite everyone in the congregation to consider becoming one of the group of folks who will work to move us all toward adoption of the 8th Principle.
This will involve planning educational opportunities, discussion sessions, exploration of material and learning from other congregations’ experiences as they have moved through the process. At the conclusion of our work there will be a congregational vote which will decide whether UUCSR wishes to adopt the 8th Principle.
We would like to get started mid-March.
To volunteer and/or learn more please call or email any of us.
The 8th Principle:
“We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.”
You may find it helpful to review the invitation article which was published, from the Diversity Project, in the February newsletter.
Here is the link:
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BOOK GROUP
The Book Group will meet at 547 Mendocino on Thursday, March 10th from 4-6 p.m. The book for March is The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich . In April we will read Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Newcomers and visitors are welcome. Contact Linda Lampson for more information.
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ART SHOW AND RECEPTION
Our very own Jami Kerr’s art show at UU, will open
Sunday, March 13th.
Reception immediately following the service. The art exhibited will be available for purchase with proceeds going to UUCSR!
We hope you can join us!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
or phone 707-433-3351
To be a part of building our Beloved Community!
Volunteer Needs:
- Office volunteer needed to copy and fold the Order of Service.
- Ushers and Greeters Needed
- The Caring Connections Committee needs a new chairperson.
- The UUCSR Flower Committee is looking for new members!
A Note from John Jaffrey:
Hello All,
Happy March! This Saturday, March 5th, is our monthly workday, 9 am to Noon.
Please come help keep our building and grounds looking good and working well.
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WOMEN TOGETHER
SPRING RETREAT
APRIL 29 – MAY 1, 2022,
at ST DOROTHY’S REST!!!
It's almost time for this year's Women Together Weekend Retreat at the beautiful Saint Dorothy's Rest in Camp Meeker. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know other women in the congregation on a deeper level. There will be workshops, St Dot’s wonderful meals, our traditional silent auction which funds our scholarships, and plenty of opportunities to meet in small groups indoors and outdoors. All St Dot’s staff is fully vaccinated.
Put this on your calendar April 29 – May 1. You’re not going to want to miss it!
Sign-ups to register for this year’s Women Together Weekend retreat will be April 3rd and 10th after services. The cost per person is $250 for a double room and $230 if you stay in the dorms. Scholarships of 50% are available at sign-up.
More details (and registration forms) will be available in the April newsletter.
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YOUR BUILDING NEEDS YOU:
Hello members and friends, as you know, we are still on a search for a sexton. We need your help to keep our building safe and working.
- If you have knowledge to be able to turn the heat up, please be sure to turn it off again before you leave. This will help keep our costs for PG&E down especially while we are in the building less.
- Remove trash from the room that you use, especially anything that is perishable.
- Put coffee or other food items away before you leave.
- Please lock any rooms you have used and, if you are the last one in the building, be sure to lock up all exterior doors as well.
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UUCSR Weekly NewsBlast Announcements deadline is Wednesday at Noon.
Email to: announcements@uusantarosa.org or click on the announcements button below.
THANK YOU!
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