UUCSC News and Updates
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Volume IV * Issue 22 * November 17, 2023 | |
This Sunday, November 19, 2023 | |
Worship In Person and Online at 10:00 am | |
"Brooke, Wilhelmina, and RI's Own Christiana: Thanks For Women Who Supported the Arts"
Linda Whyte Burrell
and Sue Strakosch
Christiana Babcock Bannister is increasingly being recognized as a major support behind the career of painter Edward Mitchell Bannister. Linda Whyte Burrell will express gratitude for some who work to lift the work of others.
Order of Service
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The theme this month is
Generosity
In the photo above, can you find the message Leo created with the foam letters? And here are some gratitude practices from Soul Matters:
This fun one will get friends talking about gratitude in a deeper way. Here is a simpler version.
Check out this simple song. It is one line: "What we need is here." What a great reminder as we gather with friends and family.
The Table Where Rich People Sit, by Byrd Baylor is one of my favorite books. Gorgeous illustrations and such an important message about the value of the intangible blessings in our life.
I share this video every year. It always moves me to tears.
Lee Cowan, DRE
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From the Prez...
I invited everyone to a chalice-side chat after services last Sunday because the Board and I want to know you, to learn what sustains you within this community, and what you long for from being part of the community - what it will take to breathe even more vitality into our mission of welcoming, loving, growing spiritually, and seeking justice. READ MORE
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Holiday Fair Dec. 2nd!
Calling for Volunteers, Vendors and Donations!
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VOLUNTEERS...
We need volunteers to bake cookies, cakes, pies etc. for the bake sale, donate items for the white elephant table and volunteers to run the tables, set up and clean up. Invite your favorite artists or craftsperson to rent a table. Contact Trish Hindley
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JEWELRY...
Is there Jewelry in your jewelry boxes that you haven’t worn in a few years? We are happy to sell and recycle your items at the Boutique Jewelry Table at the Holiday Fair. Text or email jeannbowen@gmail.com 203 788-3156 for information on delivery!
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WHITE ELEPHANT... Bring your White Elephant item to the the UUCSC library from November 12 through the 30th. Items should be clean and in good condition. Please, no clothing or furniture. Many items in a box is helpful for the volunteers sorting and pricing. Shopping bags are appreciated. | |
Fun Fact: The term “white elephant sale" is related to attempts by Indian rulers to financially ruin their enemies by gifting them with sacred white elephants that would be expensive to feed. Your white elephants though will contribute positively to the financial well-being of UUCSC. | |
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Dining for Dollars Plus 2023
The final D4$+ event is Betsy Dalton's New Year's Eve Eve Celebration and there are a few spots still available! 1 PM Saturday Dec. 30th. Interested? contact Betsy Dalton at elizabethmdalton@gmail.com or by phone (her number is in the UUCSC Directory).
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Beverages and Banter with Rev. Denis
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
4 PM, at Panera Bread
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Upcoming Services
November 26 A Generous Garden Rev. Darrick Jackson and Rev. Denis
December 3 Fake It 'til You Make It Rev. Denis
December 10 The Little Things Rev. Denis
December 17 Winter Solstice Lee Cowan
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The food pantry is in need of low sodium soups and broths, as well as whole grain items such as brown rice, whole wheat flour, whole grain cereals, pastas, and crackers.
Challenge: Can we fill the box in the foyer every Sunday?
If everyone brings just one of the above items, we can do it!
The volunteer application is also reopened. READ MORE.
And the Jonnycake Center's Hope for the Holidays is accepting donations through Dec. 15. Read more here.
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Clothing Drive for Tabitha's Closet
Clean, gently used fall clothing for all ages sought for Tabitha's Closet, a new thrift shop organized by our friends at Peace Dale Congregational Church. Place your donations in the bin that will be available in the UUCSC foyer during the month of November. Read more about what to donate here.
Submitted by Cathy Solomon
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Wakefield’s World War II Foundation and Museum and local resident Marc Levitt Offer a series of War and Peace Forums MORE INFO
Week 2: Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 6-8 PM, "Women in War"
Colonel Susan Luz, retired army nurse and veteran of the Iraq war, Bronze Star recipient; Dr. Montgomery McFate, Professor at the US Naval War College; Tim Gray, Founder and President of the WWII Foundation
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
Submitted by Johnnie Rodriguez
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Kundalini Yoga: Autumn Series with Jessie Gloor
Thursdays, Nov. 30; Dec. 14, 28.
5:00 - 6:30 pm, in the Oneto Room.
Contact Adria or Nancy Dean with questions.
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Killers of the Flower Moon
Showing now at South County Commons Cinema.
The film tells the true story of the 1920’s murders of members of the Osage Nation which sparked the birth of the FBI. Read more about it HERE.
Submitted from the Tomaquag Museum Newsletter See more coming attractions and events!
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Community Sewing Space
2nd and 4th Tuesdays NEW
4-8 PM Oneto Room
More details.
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Spiritual Refuge
St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Wickford and the North Kingstown Public Library are presenting a Spiritual Refuge Series. Events continue through mid November. Read more here.
Submitted by Adria Evans
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Care Continues for...
Louise McLeod, Judi and Suzanne Marcy, and Kathy Swink. Their contact information can be found in the Directory.
Submitted by Val Follett
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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!
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In addition to your pledge, 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 Committee
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Michael Bilecki will recycle your batteries.
Deposit them in the container in the Oneto Room!
Read more here.
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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
uuhelpinghands@gmail.com or 401-451-4104.
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 zasloff.etta@gmail.com by Tuesday Noon
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