Weekly Update - March 18th, 2021
Sunday Service: "The Roots of Liberation"
led by Rev. Laurel Gray
March 21st at 10:30 am
Liberation theology is a frame born out of the profound suffering that existed in Latin America in the 1960s and 70s, which then inspired and informed Black liberation theology in the United States. So what is it? What does theology have to do with justice work? And what commitment does liberation theology ask of us?

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To join by phone, call 301-715-8592, meeting ID 89214621289
Community Conversation about Social Justice: THIS Sunday, March 21st from 12:00-1:30 pm
As our congregation reimagines how we might effectively work for justice together, we want to hear from you. This will be a time of dreaming big and imagining together what we are capable of. So bring your hopes and ideas, and come share them with us! Join the conversation at uua.zoom.us/j/96506940771.
SMOC Food Drive for March
Please consider participating in a food drive to benefit the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC). They are in need of: juice boxes; fresh fruit; 16 oz. packages of bologna; and chewy/soft granola bars. There will be a collection for these items on March 25th between 4:30 and 5:45 pm at UUCSW's Ruggles Street door. Thank you!
Help UUCSW Help People in Need
SMOC has also identified the need for clothing, especially for men. Donated items can include: new socks and underwear, and gently used sweatshirts, sweatpants, T-shirts, and jeans. Bring your donations to UUCSW on March 25th between 4:30 and 5:45 pm. Thank you in advance!
Pandemic Cookbook - We Want Your Recipes!
As part of our Spring Auction Fundraiser, we are producing a church cookbook. Look back over this past year and choose the "pandemic recipes" that turned out great! What are the new foods you have tried that turned out to be a new favorite? What are the recipes you invented to use the last of what you have in the pantry? Submit your recipes by April 5th using this form or email Erin Gold at KentuckyBlueRose@gmail.com. You may email submit an image at the same address. Direct any questions about the project to Erin. Thanks! - The 2021 Spring Auction Team
Book Group April 9th
For April, we are reading A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende. Please join us. The group is open to all. You are welcome to attend.

Book Group will be online. If you are planning to attend for the first time, please email Judith at Judithteacake@gmail.com.
Online Game Night - Save the Date!
The Membership Team is planning an Online Game Night for April 10th at 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mark your calendar and join us on Zoom at zoom.us/j/82346789598
2021 UU Mass Action Advocacy Day
Tuesday, April 13th
11:00 am - 4:00 pm on Zoom

Join UU Mass Action for its annual UU Advocacy Day! Let’s put our faith into action as we fight for Immigrant Justice, Climate & Environmental Justice, Economic Justice, Indigenous Justice and Decarceration & Ending Solitary Confinement. There will be a community gathering from 11:00 am to noon to kick us off, and then participants will have virtual meetings with their Reps and Senators. There is a lot of preparation that goes into Advocacy Day, so help the organizers by registering early! Registration deadline is April 6th.

Find the list of priority bills and informational videos here. This is a google doc. As more videos are ready they will be added to the doc. You can use the same link to see the updated doc.  

Join one of two optional training opportunities to help you prepare for UU Advocacy Day: Wednesday, April 7th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm or Thursday, April 8th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm.

Note: There will be a live captioner on April 13th. Please email Tali at tsmookler@uumassaction.org if you have other accessibility needs.
Spiritual Resources for the Month of March
This month we explore what it means to be a People of Commitment.
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