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Volume III * Issue 20 * October 21, 2022 | |
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, October 23, 2022 | |
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"Democracy Unveiled in Song"
Geoff Kaufman
This service in song and sermon asks us to take a careful look at the nature and state of our “democracy” in the United States. Until recently, many of us may have taken its security for granted, but now it is clearly in peril and we must ask: how do we respond? Geoff Kaufman seeks the answer through the music of Leonard Cohen, David Mallett, Tommy Sands, and Charlie King along with the words of MLK set to music by Aileen Vance.
Masks are required in the sanctuary.
Order of Service
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Courage to Speak Up
In RE last week, we played a cooperative game called "Fish Gobbler" and as you can see above, all ages got into it! In this game, as in life, everyone is important (1st Principle) and everyone is connected (7th Principle)!
This week, we'll look at our 5th Principle: by listening deeply and deciding together we give everyone a voice and a vote.
We'll explore a few more cooperative games, this time in the form of team challenges. There will be a challenge for the younger kids, and one for the older kids. Let's see if we can listen deeply to each voice to find success!
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October is one of my favorite months of the year, even though I am always sad to let summer go. I love the light, the lengthening shadows, a golden tree against a dramatic sky. One day may be cool and crisp and perfect for apple picking. And the next day might bring a return to summer temperatures and a chance to get back on the water. Change is in the air.
Change is in the air at UUCSC too. When I stop in during the week, I am struck by the difference from last year. There are people about now—a committee meeting in the library, volunteers cleaning out closets, RE staff setting up for the OWL workshop, a group of folks hanging a giant tree branch on the wall behind the choir. It is wonderful to see and feel the energy.
Much is going on behind the scenes too. The Holiday Fair on December 3 is a big undertaking and an important fundraiser. Trish Hindley is busy organizing vendors and volunteers; talk to her if you want to help. Policies are being updated; new name tags are being made up, the Anti-Racism-Committee is meeting twice a month on Zoom. And Rev Denis is offering many ways for us all to connect in person and on Zoom. Join in, participate, be part of your community! And if you can’t decide how, talk to Rev Denis or anyone on the Board.
Happy October!
Elizabeth
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UUCSC Anti-racism Group
October 24, 2022, 7:00-8:15 PM
This is an open group; drop-ins are always welcome to join us in the work of undoing racism with the mission to LEARN, EDUCATE, ADVOCATE. Join us as we continue this journey, energized to make a difference! Monday's agenda will include the upcoming election, rising and alarming antisemitism, and plans for reading and sharing Of Blood and Sweat by Clyde Ford.
The Zoom link to the meeting is always on the church calendar. We meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Please join us!
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Shadow to Light
Wednesday
October 26, 2022 7 PM
Rev Denis will lead a service in the sanctuary called “Shadow to Light.” Think of it as an extended Joys and Concerns, with a few of the other elements you love from our Sunday liturgy.
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The Great Pumpkin Bake-off!
October 30th after service
Calling all bakers and cooks! You are invited to bring a pumpkin or winter squash baked good or other edible creation to share. We might even have judges for different categories, so let your imagination go wild! More details next week.
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Upcoming Holiday Fair
UUCSC will host a Holiday Fair on Saturday December 3rd. There will be music, wreath making, a soup/lunch counter, a white elephant table as well as books and crafts for sale, and we’ll need lots of help to make it a fun and festive occasion! Contact Trish Hindley to volunteer. Many hands make light work!
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We are also recruiting local artisans/vendors to rent tables, so if you know anyone who’d be interested, contact Trish.
PS Future fundraising events include a plant sale in the spring (we can start our cuttings and splitting now!)
Submitted by Trish Hindley
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Multi-congregation Discussion: Revising the 7 Principles?
Tuesdays * November 1, 8, & 15
6:30 – 8:00 on Zoom
Facilitated by Revs Darcey Laine, Douglas Taylor, and Jo VonRue.
Our Unitarian Universalist Seven Principles are under consideration for significant revision. This discussion has been underway in the UU world, and now it’s our turn to engage with the draft statements and focused discussion questions... DIG DEEPER
Register in advance for this meeting here to receive Zoom link.
Submitted by Mary Fulton
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Current Community Connections | |
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Tuesday, October 25 at 7pm on Zoom: Steve Ahlquist, journalist, publisher of UpriseRI, and a member of our church community, will join us for a briefing on the RI General Assembly. He will be discussing issues of particular interest to UUs as well as procedural matters (rules) to help us navigate the system. This Zoom event is sponsored by our statewide UULM-RI. If you would like to attend, RSVP here.
Submitted by Cathy Solomon
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No Time To Fail Online Screening
Behind the Scenes on Election Day
October 27, 2022 5 PM
Rather than receiving a hero’s welcome, election administrators and officials have become the focus of an ongoing coordinated campaign of disinformation.
No Time To Fail gives voice to the experiences of this largely invisible, yet completely indispensable workforce, at this critical time in our country’s relationship with election management.
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Register for this free online screening, followed by a live Q&A with filmmaker Margo Guernsey.
Submitted by Mary Fulton
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Granite Theatre Presents
The Diary of Anne Frank
Brought to life onstage, the memoirs of this young Jewish girl, forced to hide for nearly two years to escape Nazi persecution, are an essential part of how we remember one of the darkest periods of our human history.
Read more and buy tickets.
Granite Theatre, Westerly, RI
Thu Oct 20, 2022 - Sat Oct 29, 2022
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URI 59th Annual Honors Colloquium
Focus... Just Good Food:
Creating Equitable, Sustainable, and
Resilient Food Systems
Tuesdays in the Fall 7:00 PM
Edwards Auditorium or online.
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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
Don't be afraid to ask for help - helping hands are here!
Helping hand volunteers are also needed.
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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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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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