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Volume IV * Issue 2 * June 23, 2023

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County, RI

All are welcome!

uusouthcountyri.org

*Staff

* Board of Directors

* Committees

* Calendar

* Members Directory

Reverend Denis Paul, Minister

revdenispaul@gmail.com Minister's Calendar

This Sunday, June 25, 2023

Worship

11:00 AM

Online

No in-person service in the

UUCSC Sanctuary

Plan to join the largest annual gathering of UUs in worship. No registration is required to join the live stream here or on the UUCSC website.

Ever Willing: Becoming the People Our World Needs

There will be NO SERVICE JULY 2, 2023. Enjoy the 4th of July holiday weekend and the kickoff of summer.

Summer services will start on July 9.

Religious Exploration

In person begins again Sept. 3rd

Here are some delightful resources for all ages from Soul Matters on the theme of delight:

Kevin the Unicorn It’s Not All Rainbows - Read Aloud

Jazz Jennings Reads "I Am Jazz"

Ross Gay — Tending Joy and Practicing Delight | The On Being Project

Laughter: The Best Medicine | Hidden Brain Media

Delight -playlist - YouTube

Delight - playlist | Spotify

Masks Are Now Optional in the Sanctuary

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UUCSC Antiracism Group

Monday, June 26, 2023 7PM on Zoom

Zoom link is on the church calendar.

Any member or friend of the congregation is welcome and invited to attend as we work to undo racism in ourselves, our families, schools, communities, and government. We are discussing our structure for next year in this last meeting until September.

Notes from last meeting

Submitted by Nancy Richman

Rainy Day Parade

Undeterred by the weather, members of UUCSC marched in the South Kingstown 300th Anniversary Parade and Celebration on June 17, resplendent in the new tie-dye

T-shirts.

Memorial Services

A Memorial Service for Nancy Rose will be held in the sanctuary on Tuesday, June 27th at 10:30 am and will be simulcast on Zoom. Zoom link can also be found on the front page of the UUCSC website.

A reception will follow in the Oneto Room.

A Memorial Service for Helene Gersuny has been scheduled for Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 5 PM in the UUCSC sanctuary.

Louise McLeod is still in Roberts Health Centre, 25 Roberts Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852, room 35A. She would love calls and visitors between 2 and 4 pm, and cards are always welcome.

Submitted by Val Follett

Upcoming Services

July 2 No Service

July 9 World Cafe Adria Evans and Nancy Richman

July 16 Drumming Circle Don Culp

July 23 Feet in Eden: a Celebration of Human Digits Amber Collins

Current Community Connections

Wakefield/Riverfire & South County Pride

Thursday, June 29, 2023

3:00 - 9:30 PM

Downtown Wakefield

UUCSC will have a table in front of the Contemporary Theatre. We need to schedule volunteers from 4-8 PM, wearing tie-dye tee shirts to set up, break down and stand at the table in two-hour shifts. Contact Cathy Solomon to sign up.

cathy.s.solomon@gmail.com

REMINDERS...

Help Needed to Manage Our Building!

Join the Re-Imagined Facilities Committee to do small tasks, such as painting, reorganizing materials, cleaning or gardening. If you are interested in the next Work Party and other volunteer opportunities, email Randi Marten.

If you are 70 ½ years of age or older, you may donate up to $100,000.00 each year to UUCSC or other charities from your IRA account. Such a donation does not count as taxable income to you if made directly from your IRA account to the charity. Read more here.

Submitted by the Finance Committtee

Kundalini Yoga Series: 5 Thursdays in June

5-6:30 PM in the Oneto Room at UUCSC

Taught by Jessica Gloor

Classes will contain breathwork, movement, mantra and meditation. Reconnect with the flow of your inner being, or just come & decompress from the daily routines of life and enjoy a yoga class. No experience necessary.

$60 for all five classes. Drop-ins for $15.

Bring your own mats, blankets, cushions and water bottles.

Email for more info or to sign up. Cash, check or Venmo accepted for payment.

You may cut culinary herbs mint, sage, parsley, thyme, basil and oregano from the front garden at UUCSC. If you'd like to help occasionally with watering or weeding please email Barb Nowicki.

Don't become victim to a SCAM!

Review Understanding Phishing!

If you receive a suspicious email, drag it into your Spam folder, which will automatically block the scammer from using your email again as bait. Stay vigilant!

How to Amend Your Pledge

Michael Bilecki will recycle your batteries.

Deposit them in the container in the Oneto Room!