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Volume IV * Issue 22 * November 12, 2023 | |
This Sunday, November 12, 2023 | |
Worship In Person and Online at 10:00 am | |
"Abundance and Scarcity"
Rev. Denis Paul
and Elizabeth Donovan
We are spending a year studying the proposal for a new Article II of our UUA Bylaws, so we’ll start off with Generosity. Maybe one of the best ways to foster a sense of generosity in the world is to start right here in our congregation, and the way we see our community of faith.
Order of Service
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The theme this month is
Generosity
From Soul Matters:
"It’s a great spiritual truth: We experience what we long for, when we generously give it away.
So, if you are struggling with a lack of something in your life right now, turn this truth into your spiritual exercise this month. Don’t try to find encouragement; give it to others. Don’t tackle your problem head on; look for others with the same struggle and find a way to offer help.
Here’s a great article to focus and inspire you."
And here is a song from our hymnal with ASL to go with it
Lee Cowan, DRE
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The lines were eternal at the grocery store the other day, so I started scrolling through Facebook to kill time and impatience. The second thing that popped up was a list from a probably non-existent “investment” magazine, called “Boomer Skills Millennials Just Won’t Use.”
Read More...
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Holiday Fair Dec. 2nd!
Call for Volunteers, Vendors and Donations!
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We need volunteers to bake cookies, cakes, pies etc. for the bake sale, donations of jigsaw puzzles and books, and items for the white elephant table. We'll need volunteers to run the tables, set up and clean up
And there's room for a few more vendors. Invite your favorite artists or craftspeople to rent a table. Contact Trish Hindley with questions!
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Is there Jewelry in your jewelry boxes that you haven’t worn in a few years? We are happy to sell and recycle your items at the Boutique Jewelry Table at the December 2nd Holiday Fair. Text or email jeannbowen@gmail.com 203 788-3156 for information on delivery!
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Donations for the Holiday Fair White Elephant tables will be collected in the UUCSC library from November 12 through the 30th.
Items should be clean and in good condition. Delivering donations in a box is helpful for the volunteers sorting and pricing.
Donated bags for the shoppers to use is appreciated. Please, no clothing or furniture.
Fun Fact: The term “white elephant sale" is related to attempts by Indian rulers to financially ruin their enemies by gifting them with sacred white elephants that would be expensive to feed. Your white elephants though will contribute positively to the financial well-being of UUCSC.
Thank you for your contributions!
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Chalice-side Chat
Living Into Our Mission as a Community
Sunday, November 12 – immediately following the service.
Hosted by Nancy Richman
Please join us for a conversation about Living into Our Mission
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WOW "Women of Wisdom" Zoom Lunch
Monday, November 13 at 11:30am
Join us on Zoom for some conversation and catch up with friends near and far. WOW meets on the first Monday of the month unless otherwise announced. Just click on the link above or on the church calendar. Questions? Call Elizabeth at 783-1362.
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UUCSC is hosting an OWL Training
And we need your help!
November 17-19 we will be hosting 16 participants from 10 different congregations to be trained as OWL (Our Whole Lives) facilitators for the elementary ages. Thanks to the generosity of the Hurdis fund for making this possible!
Please contact Lee if you are able to help with food set up and clean up for one of the meals that weekend.
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Upcoming Beverages and Banter | |
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Tuesday, November 21,
4 pm, at Panera Bread
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Thursday, November 30,
10 am, at Sweet Althea's
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Wednesday, December 6, 1:30 pm, at Caf Bar | |
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Upcoming Services
November 19 Brooke, Wilhelmina, and RI's Own Christiana:Thanks For Some Women Who Supported the Arts
Linda Whyte Burrell and Sue Strakosch
November 26 A Generous Garden Rev. Darrick Jackson and Rev. Denis
December 3 Fake It 'til You Make It Rev. Denis
December 10 The Little Things Rev. Denis
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PLEASE SAVE THE DATE
ALL Congregation Meeting
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Details to follow.
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FREE - REGISTER NOW!
Courageous Conversations:
Preventing Violent Extremism
Tuesday, November 14
7:00-8:15 pm in the UUCSC Sanctuary
Facilitated by Nancy Richman and Barbara (Bina) Holtzman
For additional information, click HERE.
Registration is required. For questions or to register please email nrichman618@gmail.com.
Include your 1) name, 2) phone number, 3) dates you plan to attend.
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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.
And the Jonnycake Center's Hope for the Holidays is accepting donations through Dec. 15. Read more here.
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Clothing Drive for Tabitha's Closet
Clean, gently used fall clothing for all ages sought for Tabitha's Closet, a new thrift shop organized by our friends at Peace Dale Congregational Church. Place your donations in the bin that will be available in the UUCSC foyer during the month of November. Read more about what to donate here.
Submitted by Cathy Solomon
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AN OPEN UUCSC CONVERSATION ABOUT ISRAEL & GAZA
Monday, November 13, 2023, 7-8:30 pm on ZOOM
Because of concern generated by the tragedy unfolding in the Middle East, our Adria Evans will provide some historical, Biblical, political, personal context and background for an Israel-Gaza conversation at the next Anti-Racism meeting on November 13th. EVERYONE is invited.
In order to have a discussion that does more than scratch the surface, here are some resources to view and read, so that our respectful conversation is built on a shared information base. For the link and suggested readings go to the UUCSC Calendar and click on the event.
Submitted by Adria Evans
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A VIEW OF THE GAZA SITUATION
Wednesday November 15, 7:00PM, In person
Peace Dale Congregational Church
261 Columbia Street (In the Community Lounge)
The Social Justice Group of Peace Dale Congregational Church, is hosting Speaker Sami Debb, a South Kingstown community member and retired electrical engineer, who has studied the Arab-Israeli conflict and has given talks about it for 25 years. The more perspectives we hear, the stronger our search for truth.
From the South County Social Justice Coalition Network
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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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Kundalini Yoga: Autumn Series with Jessie Gloor
Thursdays, Nov. 30; Dec. 14, 28.
5:00 - 6:30 pm, in the Oneto Room.
Contact Adria or Nancy Dean with questions.
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Killers of the Flower Moon
Showing now at South County Commons Cinema.
The film tells the true story of the 1920’s murders of members of the Osage Nation which sparked the birth of the FBI. Read more about it HERE.
Submitted from the Tomaquag Museum Newsletter See more coming attractions and events!
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Community Sewing Space
2nd and 4th Tuesdays NEW
4-8 PM Oneto Room
More details.
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Spiritual Refuge
St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Wickford and the North Kingstown Public Library are presenting a Spiritual Refuge Series. Events continue through mid November. Read more here.
Submitted by Adria Evans
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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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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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