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Volume IV * Issue 41 * March 29, 2024 | |
This Sunday, March 31, 2024 | |
Worship In Person and Online at 10:00 am | |
"They Persisted"
Rev. Denis Paul
The first Easter morning never would have happened without the women who accompanied the Rabbi Jesus in his work of ministry. They were the ones who did the hard work: They showed up. They faced hard truths and hostile forces. They Resisted and persisted. We’ll honor them and everyone who carries traditions across the centuries as we celebrate our own traditions with banners, processions, an egg tree, and even food afterward. Bring a treat to share if you feel inspired!
Order of Service
Masks are optional in the sanctuary
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The theme this month is Transformation
Soul Matters offered the above story for Easter: the story of Jesus' crucifixion and reserection told through the eyes of a donkey. I'm also intrigued by the stories told through the eyes of women. Mary Called Magdelene is one of my favorites. And I just finished The Book of Longings about the imagined life of Jesus' wife. I love all the perspectives explored within this story of transformation.
And for anyone planning an egg hunt this weekend, here are some creative hunt ideas. We'll do some in RE this Sunday!
Lee Cowan, DRE
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At the congregation my dear husband serves as minister, there is one person who leads the Herculean efforts to serve coffee and food after every service. Last week he asked Joe if there was anything in particular he would like for the spread. Joe affirmed that the usual offerings would be just fine, but joked that he would expect traditional butter lambs on the buffet table. The poor guy had no idea what Joe was talking about. READ MORE
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Beverages and Banter with Rev. Denis
Wednesday, April 3, 4 pm at Panera
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Meditation Circle April 3
(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.
Contact Rev Denis for more information
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Upcoming Services
April 7 Stealing A Soul Rev. Denis
April 14 Pay It Forward Chris Johnson
April 21 Vis Medicatrix Naturae - The Healing Power of Nature
Deidre O'Connor
April 28 Between Balance and Extremes Rev. Denis and Lee Cowan
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Stay in the Loop at UUCSC | |
Dining 4 Dollars PLUS needs more hosts! | Each year, so many UUCSC members and friends look forward to bidding on D4$ events and winning a place at the table for their favorite meals or activities. To date, we have very few Hosts. We hold this online auction annually in late May, and it is a major fundraiser for UUCSC. | |
- D4$+ 2024 needs more Hosts to step up and submit! If you’re thinking about what you’d like to do but just haven’t gotten around to sending in your information, NOW is the time!
- If you have some ideas but don’t know how or what to write about it/them, call us (Betsy or Trish) and we’ll help! (Betsy 401-529-8733/Trish 401-651-0102)
Starting this year, D4$+ has a new name – the “Nancy Rose Annual Dining for Dollars PLUS Fundraiser.”
Nancy was a long-time, beloved member of UUCSC, and she initiated D4$. In honor of Nancy’s love for this community, please submit your event(s) now using this link: https://forms.gle/D6Cb3RWGwbRRXo4T8
Thank you so very much. We will start to build our D4$+ 2024 website in mid-April, so don’t miss out!
Betsy Dalton and Trish Hindley, D4$+ 2024 Coordinators
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Announcing the return of
In-person WoW Lunch
Monday April 1st, 12:30pm
Mariner Grille Narragansett.
submitted by Linda Whyte Burrell
If someone is still in need of an occasional Zoom check in with others
please call Elizabeth Donovan at 783-1362
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Congregational Dinner Birthday Bash!
April 5th, doors at 5:30 dinner at 6pm
Join us for our second annual all-congregation birthday party! This year the menu will be Asian-inspired cuisine with rice, tofu, chicken, veggies and dumplings, plus three different sauces. We'll have birthday desserts and festivities (but not as many songs as last year!)
Please email Lee to help with food or set up. And come prepared to pitch in at the end for clean up!
Suggested donation: $8 per person, $20 per family, no one turned away
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Spring Clean Up at UUCSC
On Saturday April 20th (rain date Sat. 4/27) from 9AM-2PM we will be having a Spring Clean-Up/Fix-Up event at the Church. The Facilities Committee has developed a list of projects, both indoors and outside, that we feel could be completely accomplished if we can get least 15-20 people (ages 12 and up) to help. Snacks/lunch provided. Contact Michael Bilecki to sign up, and see this space for details in the coming weeks.
Submitted by Michael Bilecki
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Care for Art
We are looking for assistance caring for Art Stein, a long time UUCSC member, who has dementia. We are hoping for the following days and times – however, we have flexibility – so if you have interest and availability outside of these times, please let us know!
Monday 2:30-5:00 PM Tuesday 2:00-5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
The position requires patience and an open heart. Experience with dementia patients helpful but not required. Pay starts at $15/hour.
Please send all inquiries to Clare Sartori and include “Care for Art” in the subject line.
Submitted by Lisa Stein
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Tomaquag Museum * #401 Gives!
April 1 - April 2, 2024
We are so thankful for allies, collaborators and advocates like YOU who work hard to promote love and unity as part of the Unitarian Universalist Association!
YOUR help is needed now to promote social justice, equity, inclusion and access to opportunities for Indigenous people ... READ MORE
Submitted by Etta Zasloff
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Sunday, April 7, 2024 1:00-4:00 PM
UU Legislative Forum
Westminster Unitarian Church
This semi-annual gathering provides insight and education on key social justice issues impacting Rhode Island with a focus on the passage of high priority legislation to improve.
Peter Neronha, Attorney General is keynoter.
READ MORE and REGISTER
Submitted by Cathy Solomon
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Also on Sunday, April 7, 2024
6:30 - 8 PM
South County Social Justice Coalition
Quarterly Meeting
St. Augustine Episcopal Center at URI
15 Lower College Road
Speaker: Chris Martone, Pres. LWVSC
'Good Citizenship in an Era of Division and Rancor'
Submitted by Etta Zasloff
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The South Kingston Transfer Station 163 Rose Hill Road just set up 2 large compost bins with Black Earth for residents.
Check out this PDF to see what is compostable there.
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Stages of Freedom
In honor of Women's History Month, Stages of Freedom offers this link to Sojourner Truth's speech at the 1870 Suffrage Convention in Providence. Check out other programs, including "The Civil Rights Kid," at the Cranston Public Library on Wednesday, April 3.
Submitted by Linda Whyte Burrell
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1. We need people to serve as Zoom virtual hosts for Sunday livestreamed services. Contact Kathy Swink 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. 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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NEW: Update your Breeze APP (breeze chms at the APP store.) It is much faster and more reliable now!
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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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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