UUCSC News and Updates
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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, June 12, 2022 |
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Worship
In-Person 10:00 am
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Annual Music Service
Rev. Denis Letourneau Paul
June 12, 2022
The Music Service is put on by the Music Committee at the end of the church year. It traditionally features music and singing and rejoicing in song. It will be held indoors with windows open and all are encouraged to attend, wearing masks and carrying harmony in their hearts.
UUCSC Annual Business Meeting
June 12, 2022 11:00 AM * Following Sunday Service
Please read in advance as only two printed copies will be available for reference.
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Religious Exploration
In-person
10am-noon
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I am beyond proud of our 9 yr olds for being part of our Affirmations service last Sunday and for asking their Big Questions. If you see one of them around UUCSC, ask them if they've written any more questions in their journals! You can watch Rev. Denis' answers to their questions here.
And Congratulations to our bridging senior, Elise Mutschler and to her parents, Rosemary and Michael. It was an honor to pass the flame of our love to your lantern as you venture out into the world.
And for this Sunday, I hope you'll join us in singing the hymns we've been practicing in RE. Have a listen at the links below:
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Lee Cowan, Director of Religious Exploration |
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View Rev. Denis answering big big questions from our 9-year-olds at last Sunday's service on the UUCSC YouTube channel. |
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RiverFire fun. Pride Month celebrating all the fabulosity of queerness. UUs enjoying each other’s company AND making ourselves visible as a force for inclusiveness and justice.
I can’t think of a better recipe for fun effectiveness.
On June 23, RiverFire will be kicking off its series of consecutive Thursday evenings lighting braziers on the river in Wakefield by teaming up with South County Pride to honor the LGBTQ+ among us. And UUCSC has reserved a table among the vendors.
My plan is to hang out, wander around a bit, make myself visible, and get to know some of our neighbors. I’m imagining taking pictures with people who had no idea a creature such as a gay minister ever existed and maybe even offering blessings to people in need of a kind word.
I don’t want to do it alone. This is the kind of outreach that requires group energy. I need you to join me!
As an incentive, we’re going to offer a UUCSC logo t-shirt in an awesome, super-visible color to the first 20 people who show up that night. If I hear from more than 20 people in advance, I’ll order even more t-shirts. They take a while to make, so we might not have them in time, but you’ll get them if you show up!
The best part about the t-shirts is that in the future, you’ll be able to wear them to social justice events. A big group of people in matching t-shirts is a great way of letting the world know that we care. And that we show up.
Who says evangelizing our faith has to be pushy and obnoxious?
In Peace,
Rev Denis
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Paddling on the Saugatucket |
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Saturday, July 9 at 9AM
99 North Rd
As I hear about all the UUCSC members and friends who paddle their kayaks, boards and canoes on local waters, I’ve been pining to go out with a bunch of you. Now, Nancy and Brian have graciously offered their dock as a place to put in.
Drop off your kayak at their house a little early and park at Lily Pads. Maybe afterward we could even go out for lunch!
Please let me know if you have any questions. Better yet, maybe you could schedule a different time and place where we could gather again!
In Peace,
Rev Denis
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Dorothy Devine
Saturday, June 11
1:00 PM
250 Oakwoods Drive
Peace Dale
A outdoor memorial reception in honor of late member Dorothy Devine will be held at the home of her family. Everyone is welcome to attend, and to share your memories of this remarkable and beloved person, a long-time member of UUCSC.e
Please note that an earlier memorial service will be taking place by invitation only for immediate family and closest friends.
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Anti-racism Group Meeting |
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UUCSC Anti-racism Group Meets on Zoom
Monday, June 13, 2022 7:00 PM
This will be the final UUCSC Anti-Racism Group meeting until September, led by Penny Hall. 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. Zoom link for Monday. Zoom links are also available on the UUCSC Calendar, which is accessible anytime from the front page of the UUCSC Website.
Submitted by Penny Hall
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UUCSC Family Cookout and Games! |
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Save the Date! June 25th 4-8pm (rain date 6/26) |
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As part of our Dining for Dollars+ fundraiser, the RE Committee is hosting a family-style cookout and potluck. All are invited to celebrate the beginning of summer in our UUCSC backyard! Even if you didn't sign up at our D4$+ online, you can still come! We will have a donation jar for contributions at the "door." Details to come in next week's newsletter.
Submitted by Lee and the RE Committee
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Beautiful irises blooming in the UUCSC garden. |
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submitted by Johnette Rodriguez |
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Have you checked your Directory entry? |
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Directory Updates due June 14th
We are updating the online photo directory in order to be able to offer printed copies to those members who have limited online access. Please check your own listing for accuracy (address, phone and email address). Contact Linda Dupuis (ldupuis4@cox.net) or Sara Kaplow (uucscri@yahoo.com) if you need assistance. Thank you! |
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Saturday, June 11, 2022
10AM - 2 PM
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August 16, 2022
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Tomaquag Museum's Annual Honoring and Cultural Celebration!
URI Memorial Union Ballroom
Mark your calendars, More to come soon!
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MORAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON AND THEN TO THE POLLS
For a free bus ride, please email
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World Refugee Day Celebration
June 18th, 2022, 10 A.M - 4 P.M
The Refugee Dream Center, 747 Broad St. Providence, RI
This event gets more inspiring every year - with every new community member who attends and every new community member who gets involved. There will be cultural performances, music, food, crafts, and much more! Let's celebrate our new neighbors!
Volunteers needed! For volunteer opportunities, please contact:
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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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Find where you might contribute and join a committee today!
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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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June 22 - 26, 2022
View the most recent
Ibram X. Kendi is the 2022 Ware Lecturer
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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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