UUCSC News and Updates
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Volume III * Issue 45 * April 21, 2023 | |
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County, RI
All are welcome!
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This Sunday, April 23, 2023 | |
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Worship
In Person and on Zoom 10:00 am
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"Saugatucket Stewards"
Bill McCusker
and Adria Evans
Native and Modern Stewards of Earth and Water. We often forget that wise human actions can aid and even heal our environment. On this Earth Day Sunday, we will hear about a Native approach to stewardship through readings from Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass. And Bill McClusker's sermon "Saugatucket Stewards" will describe modern methods to promote the wellbeing of the Saugatucket River and its watershed. https://friendsofthesaugatucket.org/
Order of Service
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Religious Exploration
In Person 10am-noon
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I hope you'll read this sweet short wisdom tale called "The Daffodil Principle" from Soul Matters. It brought tears to my eyes. One bulb at a time, we can do anything we put our minds to. And think how much it's magnified when we do it together.
This Earth Day (tomorrow!), I hope you'll join us for the trash clean up on our beloved Saugatucket River (see details below under "current community connections")
And on Sunday we will weave a trellis for our peas in the garden, make some beautiful art out of "trash" and talk about how to reduce the amount of waste we create to walk a little bit lighter on our beautiful planet.
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This and That
After service on Sunday, I attended the introduction to Our Whole Lives (OWL) for Adults, a values and spirituality based exploration of sexuality in all phases of life. It is exciting that we are offering these classes AND that we are doing them in collaboration with Westminster UU—a great way to work together and create new relationships.
If you missed it and want more info contact Bethany Sorrentino, Rick Sanford or Mary Fulton. If you are interested fill out this questionnaire.
Unless you use the middle stair rail you may not have noticed it. It blends in so well it looks like it has been there forever. But it is well appreciated by those who do use it. I want to give a special shout out to Susan Mondelo who contributed the funds for this important addition in honor of her mother, Nina Collier. Thank you, Susan!
Three people have agreed to be delegates for UUCSC at the upcoming General Assembly in June: Betsy Dalton, Larry Kelland and Mary Fulton. Along with Rev Denis and Lee Cowan they will be representing us in their votes on important issues, notably an initial vote on proposed changes to Article II of the UUA Bylaws. If you have strong opinions about this speak with Betsy, Mary or Larry.
Enjoy the warming days,
Elizabeth
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UUCSC Annual Business Meeting ** June 11, 2023 ** 11:30 AM ** Sanctuary | |
Stay in the Loop at UUCSC | |
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Treasurer
The Nominating Committee is still looking for someone to fill the position of Treasurer. Could you be that person? Contact a member of the NomCom.
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Jeanne Arthur, Tee shirt designer,
and daughter Flora sport our new look!
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UUCSC Tee Shirts For Sale | |
Offered for sale by the Membership Committee in the Oneto room following Sunday Services, starting this Sunday.
100% Cotton * S M L sizes
$20 each
Sliding scale for families
and those who request it.
First chance to wear them is April 29, 2023, Peace Parade, Saugatucket Park, 10AM - 12 Noon. We will bring our new signs to carry! Will you volunteer to man the UUCSC tent/table at the event? Contact Cathy Solomon. All things provided.
cathy.s.solomon@gmail.com
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Anti-Racism Group
Monday, April 24, 2023 * 7:00PM
On Zoom - link is on the Church Calendar
This is an open group with lively discussions; drop-ins are always welcome to join in the work of undoing racism. Read the high points of our lively discussion on Fighting White Supremacy in Rhode Island in the notes from our last meeting HERE. Check out this 2-minute video - well worth watching. Heineken - Worlds Apart, #OpenYourWorld (2017) - Bing video .
Submitted by Nancy Richman
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Final of a Six-Week Series
Sponsored by UUCSC Social Justice Team
Tuesday, April 25, 2023. 7-8 PM
Climate Disaster Preparedness
Be Red Cross Ready
Nastia Karpoukhina, Regional Director
MORE DETAILS With registration link.
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Social Justice Action Sign Party!
Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 1-3pm
Oneto Room at UUCSC
Join the Social Justice team as we make a supply of reusable signs for the Peace Parade on Saturday, April 29 at Saugatucket Park and future local events - details coming soon. We will provide the materials and the text. Bring your steady printing hand and perseverance to get the job done.
REQUEST: If you have an extra yard or meter stick, please consider donating it to us! We need yard sticks to hold up our peaceful protesting signs. Bring them to the reception table in the foyer on Sunday or to the Sign Party on Wednesday.
Submitted by Cathy Solomon
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Battery Recycling
Have you seen the jar of defunct batteries in the Oneto Room and wondered if anyone was doing anything with it? Michael Bilecki has offered to take charge of battery recycling. Read more here, and don't throw away those batteries!
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Upcoming Services
April 30 Chant...Vibration...Love Rev. Denis and Adria Evans
May 7 The Three Questions Rev. Denis, Barbara Holtzman, Jeanne Arthur
New Member recognition ceremony followed by cake and coffee on the patio.
May 14 Being More Human Rev. Denis
May 21 Shockingly Normal Rev. Denis and Adria Evans
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UUA General Assembly 2023 | | |
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CLICK HERE
for the latest announcements...
2023 Featured Speaker
GA Schedule of Workshops
Volunteer Opportunities
Tickets for Pirates vs. Cubs Baseball Game
Registration and Housing Info
Accessibility Equipment
Etc.
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Current Community Connections | |
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An Interfaith Evening of Prayer and Conversation
Friday, April 21, 2023, 7 PM
Congregation Beth David,102 Kingstown Rd., Narragansett.
Sponsored by the South County Clergy Association.
Registration is required, register and read more here.
Submitted by Rev. Denis
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Earth Day Cleanup, Rain or Shine
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Register here, and when you sign up, please indicate that you want to be assigned to the UU team. Here is the schedule:
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Committee arrive/set up: 8:00AM
Arrive for assignments: 8:45AM
Clean up from: 9:00AM-12:30PM
After party: 1:00PM-3:00PM
Moffitt mural unveiling: 2:00PM
Submitted by Cathy Solomon
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Gender 101 Training
Sunday, April 23, 2023, 11:45 AM
Westminster Unitarian Church
119 Kenyon Ave #2905, East Greenwich, RI
These days, it can be difficult to follow the evolving collective understanding of what constitutes gender, with so many ways of presenting and identifying ourselves. So Westminster Unitarian has invited members and friends of UUCSC for a Gender 101 training. No need to RSVP, just show up.
Submitted by Rev. Denis
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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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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 etta.zasloff@outlook.com by Tuesday Noon
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