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Volume IV * Issue 28 * December 29, 2023 | |
This Sunday, December 31, 2023 | |
Worship In Person and Online at 10:00 am | |
"The Layers
of the Onion"
Amber Collins
As we peel back the layers of symbols we find another symbol underneath. What will we find if we peel back all the layers? What, if anything, do the layers of the onion have to do with the layers of eggs? Why did the chicken cross the road? We reflect on how symbols, analogies, stories and jokes can bring us deeper as we give thanks for the humble allium and its delicious funkiness.
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The theme this month is
Mystery
When time feels like it won't slow down and we're rushing through these holy-days....that's exactly the time to pause. Take 15 mins out of your day to breathe, in whatever way that feeds you. Let yourself bask in the mystery:
Gorgeous photographs of "ethereal trees"
Incredible papercutting art made from sitting in the mystery
Microscopic pond bugs dancing = breathtaking
Printable page to make a chalice snowflake at home
Lee Cowan, DRE
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Here it is, the last weekend of 2023. Conventional wisdom tells us this is the time when we are supposed to look back nostalgically at the ending year, calling to mind all the highs and lows, the births and deaths, and the milestones that gave the year its character.
Personally, I have two favorite ways of looking back at the year, both of which allow me to read the “temperature” of popular culture through two things I love. One looks back from the end of the year, naming a trend; and the other looked ahead at the beginning of the year, anticipating one. READ MORE
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End of Year Gift
FINAL CHANCE! There is still time to make an end-of-year gift to help us sustain our wonderful community. Remember, new gifts up to a total of $3,500 will be matched.
Please join me in putting a check in our “Gratitude House” in the
Oneto Room on Sunday December 31, OR mail to UUCSC, OR use PayPal from our website. Thank you!
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A HUGE thank you to Marcia Boyd, who had the idea for a “gingerbread house,” along with Aline Couture, Mary Alice Kimball, and Barbara Nowicki for helping bring Marcia’s idea to fruition!
Nancy
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Picking Up Stones: An American Jew Wakes to a Nightmare.
Tickets available NOW!
January 20, 2024, 3:00pm at UUCSC
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Picking Up Stones is Sandra Laub’s personal reaction to the Israel / Hamas war from Day 1 through Day 30 as she grapples with the complexity of this conflict. Palestinian civilian deaths in Gaza mount because Israel feels it must obliterate Hamas to survive; Israelis, Jews, and Muslims worldwide face a sharp spike in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, as well as a lack of sympathy after the horrendous massacres and taking of civilian hostages on October 7. Is peace still possible after such trauma on both sides?
Barbara Holtzman and Nancy Richman are producing this one-woman staged reading. A talkback with Sandra will take place immediately following the play.
Tickets are available now via this link: Picking Up Stones by Unitarian Universalist Congregation of So. County | BetterWorld. This play will sell out! NOTE: The play is meant for adults as it contains some graphic descriptions of war.
Submitted by Nancy Richman
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Board to Host January Book Read
The Board would like to invite everyone to join in reading and discussing the book The Light we Carry by Michelle Obama.
We will read one section of the book for each meeting: January 17, 24, and 31, 6:30-8:00pm - ON ZOOM. Link will be sent in January.
Submitted by Nancy Richman
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ALL Congregation Meeting
Saturday, February 3, 2024
10:00am -12:00pm
The meeting will be followed by a light lunch.
Details to follow.
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Beverages and Banter with Rev. Denis
Wednesday, January 3, 1:30 at Panera Bread
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Save The Date!
Quarterly Congregational Dinner
Friday, February 9th 2024 at 6pm
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Upcoming Services
January 7 The Universal Community Rev. Denis
January 14 The Fondness Factor Rev. Denis
January 21 Waking to a Nightmare and Grappling with Moral Complexity
Sandra Laub
January 28 RIBS Storyteller
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From the UUA on Article II
The final revision of the proposed new Article II of UUA Bylaws was made available to UUs in November and some congregations have already drafted proposed amendments. For these amendments to be submitted to the Board of Trustees, they must have the endorsement of 15 certified member congregations. Consider reviewing and offering your congregation’s support for one of these amendments. The deadline for submitting new amendments is February 1, 2024. Submitted by Rev. Denis
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South County Social Justice Coalition
Quarterly Meeting
Sunday, January 7, 2024, 6:30 PM
UUCSC Sanctuary
Topic: Housing with guest speaker
Christopher Little
Christopher Little is Chair of the board of commissioners of the Housing Authority of South Kingstown and its tax-exempt affiliate, SKHA Services & Development Corp. He will speak on plans for Champagne Heights and Fournier Estates. Come and learn about the changing landscape of the housing crisis and about how South Kingstown is addressing it. Although each town is unique, there are lessons that can be learned by all of us. This presentation is a learning experience for all Southern Rhode Islanders, regardless of which town we live in and a social justice issue that seriously impacts the whole state. All are welcome.
Submitted by Etta Zasloff, SCSJC Leadership Team
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The food pantry is in need of low sodium soups and broths, as well as whole grain items such as brown rice, whole wheat flour, whole grain cereals, pastas, and crackers.
Challenge: Can we fill the box in the foyer every Sunday?
If everyone brings just one of the above items, we can do it!
The volunteer application is also reopened. READ MORE.
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Ring in the New Year!
Westminster Unitarian Church is sponsoring a free, family friendly event Dec. 31st from 4PM to midnight. Magicians, face painting, a bonfire, refreshments and more. Full details here.
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Potluck!
Tuesday, January 2, 6pm
Peacedale Congregational Church
Read More
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Alaskan Salmon CSA Shares
Learn about a wonderful opportunity to buy a share of sushi/sashimi grade salmon from a Community Supported Agriculture program offered by the Iliamna Fish Company. Iliamna is a family-owned cooperative that has been fishing together on the Bering Sea in Alaska for 4 generations. The Founders are tribal members of Native Alaskan tribes. LEARN MORE
Submitted by Michael Bilecki
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Community Sewing Space
2nd and 4th Tuesdays NEW
4-8 PM 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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Care Continues for...
Judi and Suzanne Marcy, and Kathy Swink. Their contact information can be found in the Directory.
Louise McLeod is now in Roberts Health Centre, 25 Roberts Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Cards and calls are welcome, visits too, just call first (578-7150).
Submitted by Val Follett
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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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