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Reverend Denis Letourneau Paul, Minister

revdenispaul@gmail.com Minister's Calendar

Have you ever learned something you wanted to share with the rest of the congregation and didn’t know how to do that outside of Joys and Concerns during the Sunday service?

Have you ever wanted to share a thought after a service that moved you, and hopefully spark reflective conversation?

Have you ever taken a picture during a congregational event that you’d like everyone to see?

Maybe you have an announcement to make about an event, or some durable good you’d like to find a new home for, or you’d like to ask for a little help getting to Lily Pads or an appointment. Have you known of a way to reach out?

The truth is, there really hasn’t been a venue for sharing without submitting something to the newsletter or Facebook administrators. But that has changed.

Etta and Betsy, the Mavens of UUCSC’s Facebook Page have set up a Facebook Group, called “UUCSC Friends and Family.” So far, 31 people have signed up, and use is light, but you can change that by requesting to join the group and posting something. All you have to do is search for the name of the group, and Meta will take you there. Just click the “join” button.

You might be wondering why we need a Facebook Page and a Facebook Group. Well, the easy answer is that they do two different things. On the Facebook Page, only the administrators can post anything, and all you can do is comment on something already posted.

But a Facebook Group is more interactive. Any member can post, and reach out to other members any time.

Bear in mind that the group is moderated to make sure that nothing inappropriate is posted, like advertisements for outside companies, rants from lurkers, or political remarks that are incendiary or purport to speak for our congregation or our faith. Also be aware that whatever you post should be family-friendly, considerate of others, and mindful of safety. Please don’t post pictures of anyone without their consent. Especially children. We shouldn’t be posting any pictures of children who are not directly in our care, which I know is hard when they are in so many great pictures. Even I forget, and had to delete a couple pictures from May Day.

Your Communications Committee and I hope that you enjoy this new opportunity to connect with each other between Sundays.

In Peace,

Rev Denis

Lorna Knost shares that the celebration of life honoring Jan Knost, our very dear interim minister for several years, will take place on Friday, May 20th at 2PM at the First Church and Parish, Unitarian Universalist, 670 High Street in Dedham, MA. which is also the Town Green. The parsonage is where the Knosts lived for ten years. Lorna suggests that those interested in attending might carpool, but also this celebration of life will be either live streaming or recorded for sharing afterward. As Lorna shared with me, “Jan was a good guy.” I totally agree. 

The UUCSC Social Justice Team wants to know what is important to you - our congregants. Please watch your email soon for a link to a short but important survey. Your voice matters!

In preparation for the annual meeting, please email your annual report

by May 15 to our Congregational Administrator, Sara at uucscri@yahoo.com.

Sarah and Kevin Bell will be playing their Spring Sound Meditation from 4:30-6:00pm on Sunday, May 15, in the sanctuary of UUCSC. In order for us to have a clear count of participants, we would prefer payment online at https://paypal.me/SoundsofHarmony Suggested cost is $25. If you have any questions, or prefer to reserve your space and pay at the door, please call Kevin at 401-339-0840.

The Pell Center at Salve Regina University partners with the Rhode Island Center for the Book for An Evening with Angline Boulley, the New York Times bestselling author of "Firekeeper's Daughter," the 2022 selection for Reading Across Rhode Island's all-state read. Learn more and register HERE.

If you'd rather not leave the comfort of your own home, please join the Antiracism Group on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 7pm on Zoom. We will be discussing Firekeeper's Daughter. We highly recommend reading it, but if you do not read the book feel free to join us and listen in on the conversation.

The UUCSC Share the Plate committee recommends one of these four organizations that are providing support to Ukrainians in crisis.

bethanysorrentino@uri.edu or 401-451-4104. 

Helping hand volunteers are also needed.

UUCSC Committees always need help and new ideas.

Find where you might contribute and join a committee today!

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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