UUCSC News and Updates
Weekly on Fridays
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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County, RI
All are welcome!
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Reverend Denis Letourneau Paul, Minister
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This Sunday, May 29, 2022 |
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Worship
In Person 10:00 am No Zoom
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"The Next Step in the Work of Anti-racism"
Barbara Beckwith, Penny Hall,
Barbara Holtzman, and Etta Zasloff
May 29, 2022
Most Unitarian Universalists profess to NOT be racist, but is that enough? Some members of the UUCSC Antiracism Group will present a thought-provoking service about the concept of being anti-racist. Inspired by the story of a church in Brookline, MA, where they pay it forward when singing Negro Spirituals, we will honor the creative spirituals in song and story and collect a royalty offering - all of which will be donated to Mixed Magic Theatre in Pawtucket, RI. Please plan to be generous.
It will be a joyous outside service, weather permitting. Bring a chair.
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Religious Exploration
In-person
10am-noon
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A Meaningful Sorry
This week, I am so excited to invite back our friend Hippo! He and I will ask hard questions about what to do when we've hurt someone.
Then we will go on a walking fieldtrip in Peacedale! We will pick up trash on our way to the Village Green. We will also practice our UU hymns to get ready for the music service on June 12th. We've learned Come Sing a Song With Me, #346 and As We Leave this Friendly Place, hymn #414.
I hope you can join us!
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Lee Cowan, Director of Religious Exploration |
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The spring greening of the world seemed to happen overnight this year! I am always thrilled that the perennials in my home garden poke out of the ground and bloom regardless of how much or little attention I give them. The beautiful (and well tended) UUCSC garden was a site to behold last Saturday with the hundred-plus butterflies that were released at Nina Collier's memorial service flitting about and landing on the pollinator friendly flowers. (See some photos below.)
I want to bring a few things to your attention:
- If you missed Sunday's service with Rev Joe Cherry (our minister's husband) you can view his homily here. On Sundays when we have a zoom service and reflection the homily only will be posted to our YouTube channel. can access the recordings from the main page of our website.
- The most current Covid Protocol Policies have been posted to the website. The most important piece to know is that masks ARE still required at all services and UUCSC large events but are no longer required in the building for other activities. Read the policies to understand further about small church groups, outside groups and kitchen use.
- UUCSC Annual Meeting will be held June 12th in-person ONLY. Please attend or vote in advance. All related materials and directions are HERE.
The news of the world is pretty frightening these days. May we all find some peace and strength in the beauty of our gardens.
Elizabeth Donovan
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Butterfly release in the UUCSC Garden at the Nina Collier memorial.
Submitted by Jean Burke
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We are updating the online photo directory in order to be able to offer printed copies to those members who have limited online access. Please check your own listing for accuracy (address, phone and email address). Contact Linda Dupuis (ldupuis4@cox.net) or Sara Kaplow (uucscri@yahoo.com) if you need assistance. Thank you! |
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Dining for Dollars PLUS Fundraiser |
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D4D+ is just around the corner!
We are working hard on the website to make bidding for our great events and culinary experiences as easy as possible. Watch you email Tuesday morning for information about how to participate in this year’s D4$+ Auction, which happens June 1 – 5. As a preview, here is a list of all of our 2022 D4$+ events. Sincere thanks to all of our generous D4$+ hosts. We look forward to seeing you online for D4$+.
NOTE: For those who need a bit of help or have questions, please stop by the RE area after this Sunday’s service for assistance from Betsy Dalton or Mary Alice Kimball.
Submitted by Betsy Dalton and Trish Hindley
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UUA General Assembly June 22-26, 2022 |
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Do You Want to be a Delegate?
Business-only Virtual Registrant
Business-only registration provides access to the GA Delegate Platform for discussion and voting during General Sessions. Payment is not required but a donation to offset production and platform costs is suggested. Business-only registrants will not have access to GA programming, the GA app, networking opportunities, or the exhibit hall. GA delegates are strongly encouraged to register as Full Virtual Registrants; scholarships are available from UUCSC.
HERE for more information.
Submitted by Mary Alice Kimball
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TODAY
Fri, May 27, 2022
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tomaquag Museum
390A Summit Road
Exeter, RI 02822
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Indigenous Art of Communication
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Come gather (in-person! outdoors!) and explore how Indigenous communities use their art to communicate and practice activism. What does it mean to live in today’s world and what does it mean to honor our ancestors while walking in a modern world?
Free, but space is limited. Register HERE.
Submitted by Johnnie Rodriguez
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Special Guest at CARI's June Community Meeting |
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Climate Action Rhode Island is proud to welcome one of the world's foremost climate organizers, Bill McKibben, to our June 2022 Community Meeting!
Bill will join us remotely via Zoom at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, June 1. You have two choices for how to attend:
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For a big-picture view of where we stand in the climate fight and what we should do next, don't miss this event!
Submitted by Cathy Solomon, Social Justice Chair
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MORAL MARCH ON WASHINTON AND THEN TO THE POLLS
For a free bus ride, please email
RHODEISLAND@POOR PEOPLESCAMPAIGN.ORG
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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
Don't be afraid to ask for help - helping hands are here!
Helping hand volunteers are also needed.
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Find where you might contribute and join a committee today!
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List of Black owned businesses from RI Monthly magazine. Patronize these businesses all year long. This small effort can help undo racism. Please send pics and reviews to Etta for sharing here and on website.
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June 22 - 26, 2022
View the most recent
Ibram X. Kendi is the 2022 Ware Lecturer
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Includes lists of Black-Owned Businesses
Your search for truth and meaning begins here.
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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 Etta Zasloff, Editor, at zasloff.etta@gmail.com and Sara Kaplow, Congregational Administrator, at uucscri@gmail.com by Tuesday Noon
to assure publication by Friday of that week.
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