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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UUCSC does not presently have a minister. If you are in need of pastoral services please contact any member of the Pastoral Care Committee. Rev. Betty Kornitzer, UUCSC Minister Emerita, is working with the committee and if professional ministerial support is needed, she will be called in. Please do not contact the Minister directly.
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This Sunday, August 29, 2021 |
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To Demand or Dance
Rev. Kathy Schmitz
Our recorded service for this Sunday comes from the UU congregation in Tampa Florida, and it bridges the often-felt divide between the inspirational and the political. In her sermon "To Demand or Dance," Rev. Kathy Schmitz explores how to find the balance between enjoying the world while persevering in the good work in the world that we value. (Go to 17:32 directly for the sermon). The whole video begins by jumping into a Story for All Ages, which could be called "Lessons from the Volleyball Court," a telling of how individuals can contribute differently to a shared goal. Though this whole service is light-hearted, its thoughtful message is enhanced by the combination of story and sermon, and I'd recommend watching it all. The broad theme of how people can contribute differently to a shared goal is directly relevant to both the needs of UUCSC at this moment and to our 8th principle goals.
10:00 AM
Since this is a recorded service, there will be no Zoom coffee hour.
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In honor of our work and Labor Day, everyone is off on Sunday, September 5.
There will be no newsletter on
Friday September 3.
Submitted by Adria Evans, Worship Committee Chair
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Seeking a Congregational Administrator |
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SUMMARY
Responsible for a variety of administrative office tasks with minimal guidance. Manages office procedures to support staff, governing board, and committee chairs. Coordinates the long-term and short-term rental of the building and supports users when needed. Publishes both print and digital works. Prepares monthly reports for the governing board, including recommendations for more efficient office procedures. Supports the mission of the organization and its policies. Deadline to apply: Sept.1, 2021
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Update from the President... |
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As summer wanes our first in-person service is fast approaching. I am continually amazed at all that is done by our hard-working volunteers. A much-needed break will be taken next weekend, but work continues on preparing for opening in person on September 12, 2021.
If you haven’t already sent in your questionnaire regarding fall services, please do so asap. We realize that offering hybrid services is the ideal option, but we have not been able to achieve that for September services. If you know anyone who could help us in this endeavor, please call me at 401-783-1362.
If you missed Rev. Jan Knost’s obituary, read it HERE.
If you would like to send a card to his wife Lorna, her address is:
8 Breton Dr.
Charlestown, RI 02813
I look forward to seeing as many of you as are comfortable attending in-person service on September 12. It may not be perfect, but we will continue to try to find ways to make it better. We are an amazing congregation. We have achieved miraculous things in the past and I am confident we will come up with some innovative solutions.
Elizabeth Donovan
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More Help Needed
Due to inclement weather (a hot and muggy high heat index day!), our recent work party was underattended, so we still have a number of tasks to complete before we open up the building for in-person services and activities.
We will need to organize smaller pick up groups over the next couple weeks. Please contact Sally at sbarney07@aol.com or 401-932-1647 to let her know when you can help.
We are also having the upper level floors and carpets professionally cleaned on Tues. 9/7 and Wed. 9/8 and we will need lots of hands to help move furniture around. Please contact Sally to let her know if you can help, particularly Tuesday 9/7 in the evening.
Submitted by Sally Barney, Facilities Committee Chair
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Anti-racism Group Follow-up |
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From Jean Bowen...
Over the summer Barbara Holtzman, Johnnie Rodriguez and I met to discuss and plan a meeting with the South Kingstown Police Department leadership. Over the months of our Anti-racism meetings during the Pandemic, we raised issues about their training, profiling, staffing and failure to solve crimes.
Last week we met and had a lot of our questions answered. We offered our suggestions and observations. Please review these notes. If you have comments or questions please share them with us.
The Anti-racism Group will meet by Zoom on Monday, September 13, 7:00 pm to reorganize and continue our work. Details to come.
Submitted by Jean Bowen, Social Justice Chair
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Fight Censorship of Historical Truths in RI Schools |
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Be an Anti-racist.
Join the resistance.
Live our 8th Principle.
Read a critical analysis of the issue...
--The Guardian
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Join students, educators, parents and community members as we pledge to defend antiracist teaching practices and inclusive and representative curricula, in public schools and beyond. This is part of a national weekend of action organized by Zinn Education Project, Black Lives Matter at School, and the African American Policy Forum. READ MORE.
Submitted by Etta Zasloff
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Tuesday, September 7, 2021
6 PM
Potluck in Person
The Village at Wordens’s Pond Club House
14 Little Pond Rd, South Kingstown
Bring your own drink, plates & utensils and a POT LUCK dish to share.
Submitted by Gail Burchard
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Inside Deafness in the Media
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Emilia Jones and Marlee Matlin in CODA (Photo courtesy of Apple TV+)
Submitted and recommended by Johnnie Rodriguez
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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 by Tuesday Noon
to assure publication by Friday of that week.
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