UUCSC News and Updates
Weekly on Fridays
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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, August 14, 2022, 10 AM |
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"A Mission Toward Justice"
Westerly Anti-Racism Coalition Steering Committee
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This zoom-only service starts at 10 a.m.
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The Westerly ARC (Anti-Racism Coalition) has attempted to "Bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice" over the past 27 months. Since George Floyd's murder, on May 25, 2020, concerned citizens in Westerly and surrounding areas have come together at the Westerly Post Office every Sunday morning to mourn, vigil, bear witness and, as stated in their Mission: "to educate the community, empower local leaders and embrace multiculturalism." This Sunday, the Steering Committee of ARC shares their work.
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Share the Plate will resume in September |
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A couple weeks ago, Joe and I were en route to an airbnb in Portsmouth, New Hampshire for a few days of R and R, when our friend Becky called. Through the hands free speaker, she told us that she and two of her kids were “arting.” It wasn’t the first time I’d heard “art” used as a verb, but I asked her what she meant by it. For her family arting is about the act of making, using whatever materials, tools and techniques available at the time. Arting is doing multiple creative things simultaneously.
It made sense to me, so I said that we were “carring.” We were in the car, but I was driving and Joe was “passengering.” Together, we were traveling, sightseeing, talking and dreaming, while also looking for a new Ford Maverick pick up truck we could see in real life.
It made me think about how congregational life is a kind of arting. When we come together in community, we aren’t just gathering. We are making an art of gathering by using the tools of:
- Bearing witness to one another’s sorrows and celebrations;
- Supporting the mission of the congregation;
- Praying by naming our gratitude, reflecting on our lives and our impact on the world, and listening for the voice of wisdom in the universe;
- Worshiping the inherent worth and dignity of everything, not just human beings;
- And living into the covenant that binds us all together
Our techniques are showing up, talking, listening, singing, playing and even eating together.
Our materials are our liturgy (order of service) and all the little things that fill our sanctuary, like the piano, the chalice, and the water bowl and stones we use for Joys and Concerns, as well as the space in our sanctuary.
Our art is more of a performing art than a visual art. Isn’t that great? It means we can art wherever we go.
In Peace,
Rev Denis
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Save the Date--Congregational Meeting
Saturday, September 17, 2022 Time TBD
Join in this very important meeting to envision the future of UUCSC.
Time and more details to come soon.
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Sat. August 13 , 2022
10:00 AM
1040 Matunuck School House Rd,
South Kingstown, RI 02879
Contact Russell Kellogg for
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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
10:00 AM
DEM Boat Launch Narrow River at Pollock Avenue, South Kingstown (Map)
Plenty of parking.
Kayak access is a little rocky, have water shoes.
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On July 10, 2022 a dozen folks at three tables were served savory and sweet treats by a French speaking server in the garden of the Burrells. Dining For Dollars Fundraiser and Fellowship! |
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Submitted by Linda Whyte Burrell |
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Moby Dick: Then and Now
by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley
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Moby Dick: Then and Now
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Mixed Magic Theatre
560 Mineral Springs Ave.
Pawtucket, RI
$20
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In 2006, Ricardo Pitts-Wiley wrote a theatrical version of Herman Melville’s book, Moby Dick: Then and Now, which joined the story of Captain Ahab chasing a great white whale to an urban tale of teenagers chasing “that Great White Thing” – cocaine. Mixed Magic Theatre is reprising that successful production this weekend in their outdoor amphitheater. Linda Whyte Burrell was over the moon about the play, after seeing it last weekend: "It is brilliant, and the actors, direction and set are fabulous!”
Submitted by Johnnie Rodriquez
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View trailer and purchase advance tickets HERE.
LWVSC will offer voter information and voter registration.
A short discussion will follow viewing.
Submitted by Etta Zasloff
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There will be a memorial service for Laura French at Westminster Unitarian Universalist Church in East Greenwich on September 10 at 11:00 a.m, with a lunch afterward in Smith Hall on the church campus. The service and luncheon are being planned by Laura’s long-time friend, Elaine MacLean. Elaine is requesting that attendees that intend to stay for lunch send her an RSVP by September 1, if at all possible, to facilitate her lunch planning with the caterer. Elaine’s email address is maccom1@cox.net. |
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August 21 and 28 Rev Denis will lead worship at 0 am in the sanctuary.
Submitted by Johnnie Rodriguez
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Summer Office Hours
From August 15 on, Sara will be in the office Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM to 2 PM and Thursdays from 10 AM to noon.
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Swim Picnic!
August 28, 2022, 3PM at URI's Bay Campus.
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Tomaquag Museum's Annual Honoring and Cultural Celebration!
August 16, 2022
5:30 - 8:00 PM
URI Memorial Union Ballroom
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Upcoming Gubernatorial Forum
Women’s Fund RI - Gubernatorial Forum: Creating Equity
August 30 , 2022 - 5:30pm
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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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Membership Committee is vacant. Facility opening and closing is vacant. Please contact President Elizabeth Donovan at elizdn342@gmail.com. |
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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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Includes lists of Black-Owned Businesses
Your search for truth and meaning begins here.
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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 Etta Zasloff*, Editor, at zasloff.etta@gmail.com and Sara Kaplow, Congregational Administrator, at uucscri@gmail.com by Tuesday Noon
to assure publication by Friday of that week.
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