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, July 17, 2022 10 AM |
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Optimism and Action
in Difficult Times
Join us for a zoom service featuring a talk by actor, director and activist Tammy Brown. Tammy Brown was born and raised in Rhode Island. In her work as a Board Member of the Womxn Project, she has used the power of art to engage the public in the fight for reproductive rights and racial justice on the state and local level. She is also the Artistic Director of the Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield.
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The month of July has been full of historic moments for me.
- The acceptance of gay and lesbian couples in some Catholic churches was quietly demonstrated at the funeral of a dear friend.
- The weather, while perhaps not historic, was surely noteworthy. Wow!
- My three sisters (none live in RI) and I spent five days together between my house and a cottage on Salt Pond (thanks Jeff Berry). We haven’t spent this much time together since 1970! It was a blast.
And there are still two weeks to go in July! I hope you are all enjoying summer as much as I am.
Elizabeth Donovan
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Save the Date--Congregational Meeting
Saturday, September 17, Time TBD
Join in this very important meeting to envision the future of UUCSC. Time and more details to come soon.
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New activity offering…
Kayak Meetup—Point Judith Pond
Tuesday, July 26, 9am
Meet at Marina Park, Narragansett. Call Elizabeth Donovan at 783-1362 to let her know you are joining us.
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UUCSC Summer Worship and Activity Schedule |
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The Worship Committee decided to have the five summer services that we are going on ZOOM for several good reasons:
1) If you’re traveling, you can tune in.
2) If you’re out and about and miss a service, you can find the homily/sermon recorded. The link to recorded services can be found on the UUCSC website homepage.
3) Some UUCSC members have a harder time getting to in-person services and ZOOM makes it much, much easier.
So, please tune in and join us in some lively discussions about the sermons, some sprightly musical selections and the comforting rituals that make up our UUCSC service.
July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14 Our Worship Committee will present services on Zoom at 10 am. See the newsletter and website each week for the topic and the link to join the service.
August 21 and 28 Rev Denis will lead worship at our usual time and place, 10 am in the sanctuary.
Submitted by Johnnie Rodriguez
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Who to call?
Rev. Denis will be on vacation for the next few weeks, returning August 2nd, and the office is open for limited hours in the summer. If you need to reach someone from the congregation when the office is closed, please contact Congregational President Elizabeth Donovan at 783-1362.
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Hiking Together!
Saturday, July 16th, 2022 * 10 AM
Trustom Pond
Most viewing platforms and trails are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
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BYOEverything Picnic
Monday, July 18, 2022 * 5:00 PM
UUCSC Backyard at Lily Pads
Bring your dinner, a beverage, a chair, bug spray and whatever else you might need for a couple of hours of conversation.
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Future MEETUPS FOR ALL AGES |
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Hiking!
Sat. August 13th location TBD
Contact Russell Kellogg for
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Swim Picnics!
Last Sundays of July and August, 3PM at URI's Bay Campus.
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God Talks to An Agnostic
Written and directed by Don Mays and pitted against the backdrop of the racial and cultural issues of today this innovative twelve-part audio play is a compelling exploration of the impact of religion on race, Black culture, and a collective need for faith in something larger than ourselves.
God Talks to An Agnostic is presented by Wilbury Theatre Group in collaboration with AFRI Productions, Brown Arts Institute, and The Public's Radio. All episodes are streaming now, click here.
submitted by Barbara Holtzman
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We need your input!
As the League of Women Voters RI-South County prepares for live candidate forums and published voter guides for this election year, we are asking for your input. What are the topics that are important in your town? What questions would you like to see asked of your Town Council, School Committee, State House and State Senate candidates? Please click on this link to fill out this anonymous survey and give us your input. Thank you!
submitted by Etta Zasloff
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News from South County Habitat For Humanity |
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In June the RI General Assembly approved the state budget to fully fund Governor McKee's proposed investment of $250 million in housing.
This is in response to decades of underinvestment and shows leadership in Rhode Island is committed to meet the serious need for more homes and services for our neighbors who are experiencing housing insecurity across the Ocean state.
Upcoming Gubernatorial Forums
Environment Council of Rhode Island and Climate Jobs RI, RI
Gubernatorial Forum on Climate
Tue, August 2, 2022, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
2022 RI Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Senior Issues
August 3, 2022 - 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Women’s Fund RI - Gubernatorial Forum: Creating Equity
August 30 , 2022 - 5:30pm
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Mixed Magic Theatre's Summer Concert Series |
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Mixed Magic Theatre will hold the kickoff for The 560 Sizzling Summer Concert Series 2022 on Sunday, July 17, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at the theater’s amphitheater, 560 Mineral Spring Ave., Pawtucket, RI.
The concerts will feature Daniel Hill & Friends. The event will also include vendor booths, a picnic area and art gallery, which open at 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
submitted by Johnette Rodriguez
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Teatro en El Verano Returns in July!
Rhode Island Latino Arts, in association with Trinity Rep, presents La Mancha, an English/Spanish bilingual adaptation of Don Quixote that's free to attend!
La Mancha runs at La Galeria de Pueblo in Central Falls July 15 - 24, with a special performance at the State House Lawn on July 28. No registration is required to attend.
Submitted by Johnnie Rodriguez
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July 28, 2022
6:00-7:00 PM
FREE
In person at the Museum
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Tomaquag Museum's Annual Honoring and Cultural Celebration!
August 16, 2022
5:30 - 8:00 PM
URI Memorial Union Ballroom
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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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Membership Committee is vacant. Facility opening and closing is vacant. Please contact President Elizabeth Donovan at elizdn342@gmail.com. |
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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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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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*Etta will be on vacation July 10-17. Please send all submissions to Sara in the office during that time. |
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