UUCSC News and Updates
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Volume IV * Issue 37 * March 1, 2024 | |
This Sunday, March 3, 2024 | |
Worship In Person and Online at 10:00 am | |
"Naming, Knowing Listening and Loving"
Rev. Denis
Practice doesn’t always make perfect, but a rigorously committed schedule can change everything, including our connection to the Spirit of Life.
Order of Service
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The theme this month is
Transformation
Thank you to all who came down to make one of 24 giant paper mâché beads last Sunday! Wait til you see the final product on the back wall of the sanctuary.
Soul Matters shared one of my favorite poets for the theme of transformation this month. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do. What's on your inner bucket list?
Andrea Gibson's Bucket List
Lee Cowan, DRE
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Masking Guide
In the spirit of our covenant of love and helping one another, and in light of the increasing COVID, flu, and RSV transmission rates, we request that — unless you really can’t — you wear a mask during services and gatherings so that we can all keep one another healthy. Events involving the serving of food are postponed until the Spring.
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Share the Plate Sunday
Half of the plate and designated collections received by check or online
the first week of each month are shared with a worthy local non profit. The Share the Plate Recipient for March and April 2024 will be the WARM Center of Westerly.
Barbara Beckwith. STP chair
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It’s something that has come up a lot lately. Many members and friends of UUCSC are looking for ways to build a regular practice of intentionality. In the midst of so much anxiety related to the upcoming presidential election, and just life in general, quite a few folks have asked for a way we all — together — could have a practice of sitting in meditation and quiet mutual support.
In our congregational conversation hosted by the board on a recent Saturday morning, it came up in the list of Hopes and Goals. READ MORE
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Meditation Circle
First Wednesday of each month
1 -2 PM in the sanctuary
Together, we’ll focus on four different kinds of Meditation:
Naming, Knowing, Listening and Loving.
This is a great way to deepen your spiritual practice in community, a practice that you can take home to use daily. It also has the added benefit of giving you simple tools for dealing with the stressors of every day life, rooted in Unitarian Universalism’s diverse understandings of what it is that makes life sacred.
Contact Rev Denis for more information
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Stay in the Loop at UUCSC | |
Stepping Down and Stepping Up | |
Heartfelt thanks to Charlie Donnelly who has decided to step down from the Board of Directors. Charlie has served on the Board for the past 2+ years, and multiple terms previously. He will continue to be involved in the UUCSC community. Thank you for your many years of service, Charlie!
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Welcome to Kelsey Ellis Briggs who was nominated by the Nom Comm to serve the remainder of Charlie’s Board term (through June 2025). Kelsey received unanimous and enthusiastic approval by the Board. Thank you for stepping up to this new responsibility, Kelsey!
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Stewardship Campaign 2024
Make a Loving InvestMINT
Pledges are arriving that indicate your commitMINT to the good work done at UUCSC guided by our vision and mission statements. Your involveMINT offers encourageMINT to our staff, and committees, especially the Finance committee as they begin preparing the 2024-25 budget that depends primarily on the fullfillMINT of your pledges. Please check the bulletin board in the Oneto room to see how many pledges have been made and the total amount pledged.
Submitted by Mary Fulton, Stewardship Chair
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Beverages and Banter with Rev. Denis
Wednesday, March 6th, 10:30 am at Sweet Althea's
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Upcoming Services
March 10 The "Feminization" of Ministry Rev. Denis
March 17 Fourth Anniversary of the Pandemic Michael Galib
March 24 Framed! Rev. Denis
March 31 They Persisted Rev. Denis
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Men's Breakfast
Saturday, March 2
9 am
T's in Narragansett
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WOW "Women of Wisdom" Zoom Lunch
Join us on Zoom for some conversation and catch up with friends near and far. WOW meets on the first Monday of the month. Just click on the link. Questions? Call Elizabeth at 783-1362.
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New to UUCSC classes coming soon!
Have you been wanting to learn more about our congregation? How we function? What makes us tick? Two New to UUCSC classes will be happening soon - after services on Sunday, March 24, and on Sunday, April 21 in the Oneto Room. A light lunch will be served. The classes are for anyone wanting to learn more about us, and are strongly recommended for anyone planning to join our congregation.
We hope to see you there!
The Membership Committee and Rev. Denis
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March Book Group hosted by Larry Kelland
Bald Eagles, Bear Cubs, and Hermit Bill: Memories of a Wildlife Biologist in Maine
In Bald Eagles, Bear Cubs, and Hermits: Memoirs of a Wildlife Biologist, the author shares his stories of growing up in rural Maine, working as a wildlife biologist. The book includes humorous stories, such as one about the time he had to count piles of deer dung on designated mile-long lines and encountered a woman who bluntly asked, “So you went to college for that?”
Join Larry in a 4-session weekly book group, beginning Tuesday, March 5. 7:00-8:00pm on ZOOM. RSVP to Sara: uucscri@gmail.com.
Submitted by Larry Kelland
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UUCSC Book Group Discussion
"21 Lessons for the 21st Century” by Yuval Noah Harari.
Several copies are in the RI Library system.
Monday, March 11, 2024, 2PM
in the UUCSC Library
Submitted by Linda Whyte Burrell
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It’s time to start thinking about Dining 4 Dollars PLUS! | |
Our UUCSC D4$+ Annual Auction will be dedicated to Nancy Rose, its founder, from now on! Please use this form to submit any D4$ and/or ideas for other activities you'd like to host. Just one event per form, but feel free to submit several forms with different ideas. Events can happen anytime between June 15, 2024 and March 1, 2025, so please think beyond just summer events - folks enjoy D4$+ events throughout the year! Meals and/or activities can range from very creative to very homey - and everywhere in between! Please submit your ideas by April 1, 2024. The D4$+ auction will take place online at the end of May 2024.
Here is the link to the form you’ll need to submit your ideas: https://forms.gle/hPdyg6GFdJFo2X6V6
Read about Nancy and her wife Ellen HERE in Our Stories on the UUCSC website.
Thank you so very much – Betsy and Trish
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1. We need people to serve as Zoom virtual hosts for Sunday livestreamed services. Contact Kathy Swink: swinkk@verizon.net. if interested.
2. We also need people to learn how to set up their iPhone in the Sanctuary for livestreaming on zoom when Rev. Denis isn’t leading worship services. Contact Nancy Richman: nrichman618@gmail.com. Nancy will train new people in March.
PLEASE consider stepping up as a Zoom virtual host or Zoom set-up person so others can worship with us if they can’t do so in person.
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National Day of Mass Poor People's and Low-Wage Workers' Statehouse Assemblies
Rhode Island will be joining over 30 states holding simultaneous days of action at statehouses across the country. This will be in the middle of the legislative session, one week ahead of national Super Tuesday and 35 weeks ahead of the 2024 national general election.
Poverty is the 4th Leading Cause of Death in the USA
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"Sometimes it is powerful to unite periodically and connect nationally on issues that we struggle with locally - poverty, racism, militarism, and climate."
See complete Flyer.
Submitted by Taylor Ellis
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"The Narragansett Nation"
A two-part Lecture Series sponsored by the UUCSC Antiracism Group.
Free and Open to the public. Mondays, March 11 and 25, 2024. 7PM
Help spread the word!
Details and registration link are on the UUCSC website front page.
Read the Press Release
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Let Justice Roll
An Original Cantata Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King
Sunday, March 3, 3pm
Newman Congregational Church in Rumford, RI
More info here, or call the church office 401-434-4742 x10
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Together Women Rise potluck Peacedale Congregational Church Tuesday, March 5 at 6 PM
IANGEL has been selected as a featured grantee in the month of March
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This Week brings together students, educators, and leaders in the public and private sectors to highlight and further energize the movement for civic education in states and communities across the nation. Participants can register for over 15 workshops and events, hosted both virtually and in person. This year, CLW includes day-time events for teachers and students to attend together! All events are FREE and open to the public.
Submitted by Barbara Holtzman, Adult Ed Chair | |
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GAME TIME is starting up!
The UUCSC will be hosting an afternoon bi-monthly (weekly?) event in the Oneto room for people interested in playing board games, cards and Mahjong!
We would like to know who would be interested in attending such a FUN and SOCIAL activity!
Please email or talk to Elise Bender or Jeanne Arthur and let us know! Also, if anyone is able to help teach Bridge or Mahjong, we would love to hear from you! Thank you and GET READY!!
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Breeze APP Users Guide. It puts all UUCSC Breeze users contact information in the palm of your hand. Please contact Etta Zasloff
zasloff.etta@gmail.com if you need personal assistance in creating your account or updating your information. The Congregational Directory now comes from Breeze. You will be prompted to sign into Breeze to get it.
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Tabitha's Closet at Peace Dale Congregational
Open every Saturday, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
To volunteer, email Galen McGovern, galenmcgovern1@gmail.com. To donate gently used clothing, bring to the UUCSC foyer. or drop off directly at PDC through the side door to the office.
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Community Sewing Space
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2:30-7:30 PM * Hours extended!
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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Kundalini Yoga Winter Series
Oneto Room at UUCSC
Thursdays 5-6:30pm
March 14, 28
MORE DETAILS HERE
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Care Continues for...
Jean Bowen at home and Louise McLeod in Roberts Health Centre, 25 Roberts Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Cards and calls are welcome, visits too, just call first. All contact information can be found in Breeze.
Submitted by Val Follett
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The food pantry is always in need of low sodium soups and broths, and whole grain items. Drop off at Jonnycake or bring to box in the UUCSC Foyer. FOOD ITEMS ONLY PLEASE!!!
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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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