UUCSC News and Updates
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Volume III * Issue 51 * June 2, 2023 | |
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County, RI
All are welcome!
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This Sunday, June 4, 2023 | |
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Worship
In Person and on Zoom 10:00 am
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"Flower Communion"
Nancy Richman
and Lee Cowan
Please join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Flower Communion. The first Flower Communion was in Czechoslovakia, led by the Unitarian minister, Norbert Čapek. All are invited to bring flowers to place on our altar, representing the unique beauty and inherent worth and dignity of each person. We will infuse these flowers with all of our love and blessings. At the end of service, everyone is invited to take a flower home, thus connecting us to each other and to the beauty of the natural world.
Order of Service
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Religious Exploration
10am-Noon
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So many blessings. Last Sunday my heart was overflowing after all the love we poured into our sanctuary. Here is a link to some photos from the service and some new art for the youth room!
And this Sunday, we will bless each other with flowers. The above video is a sweet retelling of the history of Flower Communion.
Has anyone seen Harold and Maude? It was by far my favorite movie when I was in my early 20s. Here's a little clip from it about flowers.
And finally, Johnnie shared this video of SK school kids singing Sisi Ni Moja, meaning "we are one" in Swahili. Well worth watching, it's so beautiful. I spotted some of our UU kids in there!
Multigen Hike Tomorrow!
June 3rd at 10am at Trustom Pond. (We will decide tonight if we will postpone due to rain. Email Lee for an update)
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Share the Plate Sunday
Half of the plate and designated collections received by check or online
the first week of each month are shared with a worthy local nonprofit. May and June's recipient is The Jonnycake Center. Read more HERE.
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Stay in the Loop at UUCSC | |
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UUCSC Annual Business Meeting ** June 11, 2023 ** 11:30 AM ** Sanctuary
In case you missed it... Annual Meeting Packet.
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Paddling Event on Indian Lake was well attended and we are looking forward to a summer full of fun on the water. If you need a kayak call Elizabeth Donovan at 783-1362. Some skill is required.
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Worship on the Water
Tuesday mornings at 10 through the end of June
Enjoy the water in the company of seekers. No preaching, no chalice lighting, just sharing and paddling our own kayaks and canoes around Indian Lake. It’s a secret place worth finding.
From Rt 1 southbound, turn right onto Arrow Head Trail. At the end, turn left onto Indian Trail South, and keep going, even after the pavement ends, to the public boat launch.
Submitted by Elizabeth Donovan
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Dining for Dollars PLUS is in full swing!
UUCSC FUNDRAISING AUCTION
Don't miss it!
Only 3 days left!
Bidding closes Sunday, June 4 at 11:59 PM.
The auction takes place HERE, online only. We’ll have tables set up Sunday following the service to share information and provide help for anyone who wants to take part, but may not use the Internet.
Extra tips for bidding from Betsy.
Telephone help continues to be available from any of the D4$+ Coordinators. Find their contact info in the Directory.
Submitted by Betsy Dalton, Trish Hindley, and Nancy Richman, 2023 D4$+ Coordinators
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Treasurer
The Nominating Committee is still looking for someone to fill the position of Treasurer. Could you be that person? Contact a member of the NomCom.
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How to help and have fun!
Our Re-Imagined Facilities Committee is seeking a pool of volunteers who would be willing to participate in 1 or 2 work parties for just a few hours to do small tasks, such as painting, reorganizing materials, cleaning or gardening. We promise to make it FUN and our building will be so, so grateful for your contribution!
If you are interested in being part of this amazing team, email Randi Marten at randim525@gmail.com. Randi will let team members know about the next Work Party and other volunteer opportunities.
Gratefully,
Your Facilities Committee
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Multi-gen Hike
June 3rd, 10am at Trustom Pond
I hope you'll join us in exploring this beauitful nature preserve. There are osprey nests and so many water birds, beautiful big old trees, turtles sunning themselves on logs...come see what we can see!
(We will decide tonight if we will postpone due to rain. Email Lee for an update)
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UUCSC Men's Breakfast
Saturday, June 3, 2023, 9am
Wolf Rock's Country Kitchen
806 S County Trail, Slocum, RI 02877
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WOW "Women of Wisdom" Zoom Brunch
Note Different Time
Monday, June 5, 11:30 AM
Join us on Zoom for some conversation and catch up with friends near and far. WOW meets on the first Monday of the month. Just click on the link above or on the church calendar. Questions? Call Elizabeth at 783-1362.
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Quarterly UUCSC Community Celebration Dinner
Friday June 9, 2023
In advance of our Annual Meeting, we will celebrate the end of a great year of welcoming, loving, growing spiritually and seeking justice!
No speeches! No fundraising! Just a delicious Mediterranean buffet and dessert.
$8/person or $20/family
Doors open at 5:30, Dinner served at 6:00
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More T-Shirts Arriving Soon!
They will be available at our family congregational dinner on June 9. We'll have adult sizes at $20 and children's sizes at $15. This is a fundraiser for the congregation, so come on down and join the fun!
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Memorial Service for Essjay Foulkrod
There will be a memorial service for Essjay at UUCSC on Saturday, June 10 at 2:30, with light refreshments to follow. Congregation members who are able are encouraged to park at the Pump House or Peace Dale Elementary School to make sure there is space for guests.
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Upcoming Services
June 11 Music Committee Service
June 18 Fathers' Day Rev. Denis
June 25 Broadcast of UUA service from Pittsburgh on Zoom
July 2 No Service
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UUA General Assembly 2023 | | |
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CLICK HERE
for the latest announcements...
Program Book Available
Starr King Lunch
Contested Election Info
143 Day in Pittsburgh
Tickets for Pirates vs. Cubs Baseball Game
It's not too late to register!
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Current Community Connections | |
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Memorial Service for Penny Jackim
Tomorrow, June 2, 2023, 2:00 PM
Providence Friends' Meeting House, 99 Morris Avenue, Providence, RI
or by Zoom.
Email her daughter Robin Rjackim123@gmail.com for the link.
Penny spent most of her life in peace activism through her creative posters and postcards. She often attended UUCSC.
Submitted by Johnnie Rodriguez
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June 6th Referendum on Drastic Cuts to SK School Budget
South Kingstown residents, read an article from the Independent here, and this response letter from School Committee member Brad Shear.
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For details and tickets click HERE.. | |
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Saturday, June 10, 2023 * 11 am to 2 pm
Rochambeau Library
Join Teach Truth RI coalition, Rochambeau library, students, educators, parents and community members as we pledge to defend antiracist practices and inclusive and representative curriculum and books, in public schools, public libraries, and beyond. More information here.
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SK Anniversary Celebration Gains Momentum
Join us in the parade on June 17!
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This is a great opportunity to increase our visibility and to celebrate our local community.
Our Plan: We have a beautiful banner to lead us off, followed by Gail Burchard's convertible and 22 ready-made signs carried by our members walking in our new Tee shirts or any UUCSC Tee shirt. Please RSVP on this quick form if you plan to participate in the parade. Details about lining up are HERE.
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A picnic and Northeast Navy Band concert at Saugatucket Park will follow the parade. See flyer. | |
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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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
to assure publication by Friday of that week.
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