UUCSC News and Updates
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Volume III * Issue 50 * May 26, 2023 | |
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County, RI
All are welcome!
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This Sunday, May 28, 2023 | |
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Worship
In Person and on Zoom 10:00 am
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"What is Love?"
Lee Cowan
A celebration of kids and youth. I hope you'll join us as we set aside time to honor our volunteers and staff, celebrate the Our Whole Lives high school class, recognize our graduating senior in a bridging ceremony and celebrate love with a puppet show.
Order of Service
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Religious Exploration
10am-Noon
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The above video titled, "Open-Hearted Beauty" is from the Soul Matters materials for small groups. It made me cry. I really hope you'll take three minutes and watch it.
This Sunday is about honoring this raw beauty that is inside each of us. We are taking a moment out of our busy week to hold space, to create a container, to take pause and hold up mirrors so we can all see our beauty.
I hope you'll join us to create these moments, these ceremonies of acknowledging the work we've done and what we've created together.
Save the Date for a Multigen Hike! June 3rd at 10am at Trustom Pond.
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Covid-19 is not history. It’s still with us, I know, but the worst of it is gone and I, for one, couldn’t be happier that collegial groups are meeting again.
At the beginning of the month, the local chapter of our UU Minister’s Association met in person for the first time since 2019. At a retreat center in Attleboro we ate, sang, worshipped, told stories, meditated, walked through the woods and even drank fancy mocktails together. If you don’t know, mocktails are artisanal drinks mixed in the moment using fresh ingredients that don’t include alcohol. For the record, the cucumber “gimlet” was better than the blueberry-rosemary smash, and I have the recipes for both if you’re interested.
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At the end of June, I will be attending General Assembly for the first time since 2018, serving as one of your five delegates. We’ll be making important decisions about the leadership of our Unitarian Universalist Association, including electing the president, AND the fate of our Principles in the context of Article II of our bylaws. While that work is super important, I’m much more excited to be seeing my friends and colleagues again. Joe and I will be sharing an Airbnb with our friend Lucas, who serves as minister in Deerfield, IL and stood up for us at our wedding as our shared best man. We’ll probably stay up way too late each evening.
There are so many colleagues I haven’t seen in person since before the world shut down in 2020. Sure, we’ve been meeting on Zoom, but as you all know, it just isn’t the same. Ministry is profoundly relational, and we need to be together, at least once in a while, if we are to remain effective in our congregations. We need to care for one another with our presence so we can remain grounded, connected, and supported.
I can’t tell you how thrilled I am that I have Rev. Betty Kornitzer in my life here at UUCSC. I’m thrilled we all have her as minister emerita. She radiates love and light. She’s grounded in connection to all life. She’s a thoughtful companion and reliable accompanist to the congregation and to my ministry.
Sometimes it’s worth expressing gratitude for the gifts we have.
In Peace,
Rev Denis
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UUCSC Annual Business Meeting ** June 11, 2023 ** 11:30 AM ** Sanctuary | |
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Dining for Dollars PLUS is here!
UUCSC FUNDRAISING AUCTION
Starts THIS Sunday, May 28 at 12:01 AM and runs
through NEXT Sunday, June 4 at 11:59 PM.
The auction takes place HERE, online only. We’ll have tables set up both Sundays following the service to share information and provide help for anyone who wants to take part, but may not use the Internet.
Telephone help during the auction week will also be available from any of the D4$+ Coordinators. Find their contact info in the Directory.
Submitted by Betsy Dalton, Trish Hindley, and Nancy Richman, 2023 D4$+ Coordinators
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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.
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Worship on the Water
Tuesday mornings at 10
May 30th through the end of June
Enjoy the water in the company of seekers. No preaching, no chalice lighting, just sharing and paddling our own kayaks and canoes around Indian Lake. It’s a secret place worth finding.
From Rt 1 southbound, turn right onto Arrow Head Trail. At the end, turn left onto Indian Trail South, and keep going, even after the pavement ends, to the public boat launch.
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United Against Hate Workshop – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Co-sponsored by UUCSC Social Justice Team
Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Prout School Auditorium in Wakefield
What is a hate crime? How and where do I report it? Co-sponsored by the UUCSC. Register for this informative and important workshop here. Click here for more details and the flyer.
Submitted by Nancy Richman
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Multi-gen Hike
June 3rd, 10am at Trustom Pond
I hope you'll join us in exploring this beauitful nature preserve. There are osprey nests and so many water birds, beautiful big old trees, turtles sunning themselves on logs...come see what we can see!
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Quarterly UUCSC Community Celebration Dinner
Friday June 9, 2023
In advance of our Annual Meeting, we will celebrate the end of a great year of welcoming, loving, growing spiritually and seeking justice!
No speeches! No fundraising! Just a delicious Mediterranean buffet and dessert.
$8/person or $20/family
Doors open at 5:30, Dinner served at 6:00
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WORK PARTY at the Marcy's, date to be decided, but soon-ish
Hi all, I'm looking for a few folks to help with spring yard clean-up at the Marcy's, as a partial thank you for all the Marcy's have done for the congregation. The yard has mostly sticks and a few branches that will need a chainsaw. Jean Burke is on the team and Jeff Berry (who has a truck to lug the debris to the dump). To join the fun, contact Val Follett at 789-7282 or valeriefollett@gmail.com. We'll pick a date together. Thanks bunches!
Submitted by Val Follett
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Upcoming Services
June 4 Flower Communion Nancy Richman and Lee Cowan
June 11 Music Committee Service
June 18 Fathers' Day Rev. Denis
June 25 Broadcast of UUA service from Pittsburgh on Zoom
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UUA General Assembly 2023 | | |
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CLICK HERE
for the latest announcements...
What to do in Pittsburgh
Article II Discussion Workshops
Delegate Credentialing
Tickets for Pirates vs. Cubs Baseball Game
Registration and Housing Info
Accessibility Equipment
It's not too late to register!
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Current Community Connections | |
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Songs, Stories, Discussion, and Laughter
featuring PAUL BAKER HERNANDEZ
Environmental Activist from Nicaragua
May 27, 2023 * 4:00 PM
Peace Dale Congregational Community Lounge
Read more.
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June 6th Referendum on Drastic Cuts to School Budget
South Kingstown residents, read an article from the Independent here, and this response letter from School Committee member Brad Shear.
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For details and tickets click HERE.. | |
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SK Anniversary Celebration Gains Momentum
Two new events are added.
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SAVE THE DATE!
June 17, 2023
UUCSC is registered to participate!
A great opportunity to increase our visibility and to celebrate our local community.
We have 22 ready-made signs to carry, a beautiful banner, and our new Tee shirts.
Make plans to join us! In case you missed it, you can still get a tie-dyed Tee Shirt from Jeanne Arthur. Details for that day to follow.
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A picnic at Saugatucket Park will follow the parade. See flyer. | |  |
SK Elks Club invites everyone to a Memorial Day Reception. See flyer. | |
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Kundalini Yoga Series: 5 Thursdays in June
5-6:30 PM in the Oneto Room at UUCSC
Taught by Jessica Gloor
Classes will contain breathwork, movement, mantra and meditation. Reconnect with the flow of your inner being, or just come & decompress from the daily routines of life and enjoy a yoga class. No experience necessary.
$60 for all five classes. Drop-ins for $15.
Bring your own mats, blankets, cushions and water bottles.
Email jessiegloor3@gmail.com for more info or to sign up. Cash, check or Venmo accepted for payment.
Kundalini Yoga is a yoga of movement, music, chanting, and breathwork. Definitely worth checking out. You can contact Jessie directly, or talk to me, Adria <adria@uri.edu>.
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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 Committtee
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You may cut culinary herbs mint, sage, parsley, thyme, basil and oregano from the front garden at UUCSC. If you'd like to help occasionally with watering or weeding please email Barb Nowicki.
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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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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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