UUCSR Weekly Newsblast
Week of January 21st, 2022
INCLUDING CHANGE OF SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 1/23/2022
"We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us."


SUNDAY
JANUARY 23, 2022
10:30am
On Zoom Only

INFORMATION ABOUT CHANGES TO THIS WEEKS SERVICE CLICK:




Or to simply participate via Zoom, click on the button:

SHARE THE BASKET: Daily Acts - Will be rescheduled, but if you would like to donate- Please use the GIVE NOW button here or on UUCSR's website.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Era Capone. Please email Era if you have a young one wanting to join: dre@uusantarosa.org

MILESTONES: If you have any milestones you'd like to share with the congregation, please send them to: laychaplains@uusantarosa.org (to be shared and read in next weeks service)



FROM THE DIVERSITY PROJECT:


COMING IN YOUR FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER: Your invitation to join the group of folks who will plan our study of the 8th Principle.  The article will detail all that will be involved.  For lots of useful information about the 8th Principle you can go to the UUA website.  As it turns out we all will have an opportunity to hear Paula Cole Jones, originator, advocate, and generous speaker discuss the 8th Principle on Sunday in the collaborative service that we will be able to watch.  This will serve as an introduction to the project.  Please do take a look at the article in the February newsletter to see if you might be interested.  Bev, Tamara and Jeanie are happy to answer any questions you may have following your reading of the invitation.  We are looking forward to beginning this project with our community.



IMPORTANT DATES:


  • MARIAN QUIRK'S MEMORIAL. UPDATE FROM THE FAMILY: Change in Venue for Marian Quirk’s Memorial January 29th. We have people coming from the East Coast and said they want this event so we are proceeding with caution. The Memorial will be held at the Epicenter 3215 Coffey Lane / Piner Rd Club 300 Room at the north end of the Building. The Memorial will go from 1pm-3pm with refreshments served. Everyone attending must wear a Mask & be Vaccinated. Kevin Quirk 707-888-3263
  • CONGREGATIONAL MEETING January 30th, after the Sunday Service. Mailed last week. Let the office know if you did not receive it.
  • Calvin Simons' memorial HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 6, 2:30.
  • SRJC Chamber Concert Series Trio Celeste HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
  • Annual Women's Retreat is returning! April 29-May 1, 2022. Watch for more details to follow.


MESSAGE FROM HAT
(Health Advisory Team)


UUCSR PANDEMIC POLICY
(UPDATED 1/20/2022):

Our congregation will observe the current mandate from Sonoma County Public Health to avoid gatherings of over 50 people; Sunday services are on Zoom at least until the expiration of this mandate on February 11. The County mandate does allow some flexibility for groups of 12 people or less.

The Health Advisory Team considers that the following policies will protect our congregation and staff and still comply with the letter and spirit of the County mandate:

1. We will continue the policy of requiring verified current vaccination or negative testing within 24 hours for entry into the facility. Your compliance with this has been fantastic.
2. Those preparing or performing Sunday service may number up to 12 and may remove masks when speaking or singing, and continue to maintain 6 feet of social distancing.
3. All small groups who wish to meet in-person will keep attendance under 12 per group, with verified vaccination or test status, distancing and masking. Group leaders please use the list on the office door to date and initial for all attendees to allow contact tracing if needed.
4. N95 or KN95 masks are recommended for all in-person events and will be provided for staff.
5. Religious Education may meet in groups of 10 or less for kids over 5 who are vaccinated and masked, and kids 2-5 masked. Contact Era Capone (dre@uusantarosa.org) for details.
6. Please report any COVID illness to our administrator as this information will help the Health Advisory Team to assess effectiveness of our preventative measures. This will remain confidential if desired.
~Health Advisory Team

If you have questions please email administrator@uusantarosa.org


THE HAPPINESS HYPOTHESIS
Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom
By Jonathan Haidt
~~~~~~~~~
A BOOK DISCUSSION ON ZOOM
(A FEW OPEN SEATS REMAIN)

Sign Up HERE

WHAT: The Adult Education Committee presents a 5 part discussion of this book which explores the question "What makes a person happy?" The book examines 10 Great Ideas that originated in ancient Eastern and Western civilizations and still influence our thinking today. Ideas such as: the Golden Rule, reason can control our emotions, adversity makes us stronger, and the meaning of life. Using the filter of modern psychology as applied by the author, we will examine how these timeless ideas might help us find happiness today.
WHEN: Five Zoom sessions on Tuesdays 3:00-4:30 from Feb 1-Mar 1st.
WHO: Registration is required and is limited to 15 people who commit to reading 40-60 pages each week.
COST: Available in all formats, a new paperback costs about $10.
INFO: Contact discussion leader Steve Sweaney at adulted@sonic.net or 707-799-2429.



VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES


WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT KITTY WELLS
HAS VOLUNTEERED TO BE THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR!

This week's Volunteer Needs:
  • Tuesday- Roll the trash cans out to the street (approximate time commitment: 30min)
  • Wednesday- Return the cans back inside the courtyard (approximate time commitment: 15min)
  • After 2/11/22 or when we return to live service, we will need an office volunteer to copy and fold the Order of Service. This would happen on a Friday after noon or anytime Saturday. (approximate time commitment: 1 hour)

Reach out to Kitty by email kittywellslmft@gmail.com
or phone 707-433-3351





30 DAYS OF LOVE 2022
MONDAY, JANUARY 17- MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14

30 Days of Love is an annual celebration of Side with Love that runs approximately from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day in January through Valentine's Day in February.
It's an opportunity to collectively nourish our spirits, deepen our understanding and understanding, and take action on our UU values for collective liberation.

30 Days of Love will share a menu of activities for people of all ages to ground, grow, and act together for justice—in the categories of Read, Watch, Act, Listen, and Worship.

  • Week One: January 17-23 Reproductive, Gender, & LGBTQA+ Justice
  • Week Two: January 24-30 Democracy & Racial Justice
  • Week Three: January 31-February 6 Decriminalization & Racial Justice
  • Week Four: February 7-14 Climate Justice

For more information and to sign up to receive text alerts: 


Follow on Side with Love on Facebook for livestreams, discussion posts and updates!

JOIN CUUPS FOR IMBOLC

Welcome the stirrings of Spring as it comes to Sonoma County.
 
CUUPs invites you to celebrate with us on Tuesday February 1st at 6:00PM. You must RSVP for this invitation only ZOOM celebration. RSVP to cuups@uusantarosa.org
 
Have a candle to light in your personal space and be prepared to meditate. Blessed be! Lucia K.
 

SOUL MATTERS
GROUP OPENINGS



There are openings for people who want to join. Email or call Katie Trieller or Jan Ogren for information.

ktrieller@icloud.com. 707-827-3897
janogrenmft@gmail.com. 707-544-7756
We are in the hiring process for a Sexton and a Music Director. Please help us find qualified applicants by getting the word out to all of your networks in the community.

  • The Music Director Position requires Cover Letter and Resume.
  • The Sexton Position requires an application to be submitted.

Please forward the link for the job description and application for the sexton position to anyone who might be interested. Remember that we are an equal opportunity employer. You will find the job descriptions here and other important information on the website as well as here:

Music Director Job Description

Sexton Job Description and Application:
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THANK YOU!