UUCSC News and Updates
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Volume IV * Issue 42 * April 5, 2024 | |
This Sunday, April 7, 2024 | |
Worship In Person and Online at 10:00 am | |
"Stealing a Soul"
Rev. Denis Paul
None of us is an island, so our personal stories intersect with the personal stories of countless others. In telling our own stories, when do we cross the line into telling the stories of others?
Order of Service
Masks are optional in the sanctuary
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The theme this month is Interdependence
I love the stories that remind us that we are all inextricably connected. Like Earth Mother by Leo and Diane Dillon and The Invisible Web by Patrice Karst. Or this wisdom tale called The Grumpy Gecko
I hope you enjoy them!
Lee Cowan, DRE
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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 non profit. The Share the Plate Recipient for March and April 2024 will be the WARM Center of Westerly.
Barbara Beckwith. STP chair
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Welcome to Coffee Hour
Please join us this Sunday after services for Coffee Hour! This is a time to connect with each other and enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea with delicious treats. Any and all donations of delicious treats will be accepted and appreciated.
Hosted by Jeanne and Elise
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Catastrophes and Opportunities
Last week I was shocked by the image of the South Korean cargo ship Dali plowing slowing into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, bringing it down in a pile of twisted trusses.
The first thing I thought was “how does something like that happen?” READ MORE
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Beverages and Banter with Rev. Denis
Tuesday, April 23, 2 pm at Caf Bar
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Upcoming Services
April 14 Pay It Forward Chris Johnson
April 21 Vis Medicatrix Naturae - The Healing Power of Nature Deidre O'Connor
April 28 Between Balance and Extremes Rev. Denis and Lee Cowan
May 5 Sometimes the Bug Rev. Denis and Bina Holtzman
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Congregational Dinner Birthday Bash!
TONIGHT! doors at 5:30 dinner at 6pm
Join us for our second annual all-congregation birthday party! This year the menu will be Asian-inspired cuisine with rice, tofu, chicken, veggies and dumplings, plus three different sauces. We'll have birthday desserts and festivities. Come prepared to pitch in at the end for clean up!
Suggested donation: $8 per person, $20 per family, no one turned away
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Dining 4 Dollars PLUS needs more hosts! | Each year, so many UUCSC members and friends look forward to bidding on D4$ events and winning a place at the table for their favorite meals or activities. To date, we have very few Hosts. We hold this online auction annually in late May, and it is a major fundraiser for UUCSC. | |
- D4$+ 2024 needs more Hosts to step up and submit! If you’re thinking about what you’d like to do but just haven’t gotten around to sending in your information, NOW is the time!
- If you have some ideas but don’t know how or what to write about it/them, call us (Betsy or Trish) and we’ll help! (Betsy 401-529-8733/Trish 401-651-0102)
Starting this year, D4$+ has a new name – the “Nancy Rose Annual Dining for Dollars PLUS Fundraiser.”
Nancy was a long-time, beloved member of UUCSC, and she initiated D4$. In honor of Nancy’s love for this community, please submit your event(s) now using this link: https://forms.gle/D6Cb3RWGwbRRXo4T8
Thank you so very much. We will start to build our D4$+ 2024 website in mid-April, so don’t miss out!
Betsy Dalton and Trish Hindley, D4$+ 2024 Coordinators
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All rams, no ewes!
Men's Breakfast, Saturday, April 6, 9 AM
Jiggers South
640 Boston Neck Road
North Kingstown, RI
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Article II Study Session
Sunday, April 14 12:30 to 2 PM
preceded by an optional lunch
Join with Westminster Unitarian Church, this time at our congregation, to study and reflect on the UUA Proposal to renew our Purposes, Shared Values and Covenant (Article 11).
ALL ARE WELCOME
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Spring Clean Up at UUCSC
On Saturday April 20th (rain date Sat. 4/27) from 9AM-2PM we will be having a Spring Clean-Up/Fix-Up event at the Church. The Facilities Committee has developed a list of projects, both indoors and outside, that we feel could be completely accomplished if we can get least 15-20 people (ages 12 and up) to help. Snacks/lunch provided. Contact Michael Bilecki to sign up, and see this space for details in the coming weeks.
Submitted by Michael Bilecki
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One More New to UUCSC class in two weeks!
The second class will be held after Sunday service on April 21 for those who want to learn more about our congregation, how we function and what makes us tick. The class is strongly recommended for anyone wanting to become a member of UUCSC. If you want to attend the second class but did not attend the first one, please let Val Follett know. She has a booklet for you to read through before the April 21st class. Also, please let Val or Rev. Denis know if you will be attending. A light lunch will be served and we want to have enough food for everyone.
Val Follett 401-789-7282 or valeriefollett@gmail.com
Rev. Denis revdenispaul@gmail.com
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Aging Gracefully
Sunday, April 28 at 11:45 AM in the Sanctuary
None of us is getting any younger. Deb Barton of Eldercare RI will share information and answer questions how to age in a way that allows us to meet our goals and perhaps even make things a little bit easier for those we leave behind, regardless of our current age.
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Care for Art
We are looking for assistance caring for Art Stein, a long time UUCSC member, who has dementia. We are hoping for the following days and times – however, we have flexibility – so if you have interest and availability outside of these times, please let us know!
Monday 2:30-5:00 PM Tuesday 2:00-5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
The position requires patience and an open heart. Experience with dementia patients helpful but not required. Pay starts at $15/hour.
Please send all inquiries to Clare Sartori and include “Care for Art” in the subject line.
Submitted by Lisa Stein
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Sunday, April 7, 2024 1:00-4:00 PM
UU Legislative Forum
Westminster Unitarian Church
This semi-annual gathering provides insight and education on key social justice issues impacting Rhode Island with a focus on the passage of high priority legislation to improve.
Peter Neronha, Attorney General is keynoter.
READ MORE and REGISTER
Submitted by Cathy Solomon
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Also on Sunday, April 7, 2024
6:30 - 8 PM
South County Social Justice Coalition
Quarterly Meeting
St. Augustine Episcopal Center at URI
15 Lower College Road
Speaker: Chris Martone, Pres. LWVSC
'Good Citizenship in an Era of Division and Rancor'
Submitted by Etta Zasloff
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UUCSC Antiracism Group
Monday, April 8, 2024 7PM
Following our March in-person series on the Narragansett Nation, we resume our regular monthly meeting on Zoom with the topic for conversation, "How Welcoming are We? A Discussion About Class." We spend time and effort being open and welcoming to people of color and LGBTQ+ folkx. But what about class? Do we exclude or alienate people (including existing members of the congregation) by being oblivious of any class privilege we may have? Reminder that we are an open group. Drop in or join us anytime as we continue to learn and explore this spiritual path.
Submitted by Cathy Solomon
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News From the Tomaquag Museum
- A big thank you!
- Spring news and events
- A new Collections and Archive Manager
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See the Solar Eclipse at the Museum - Registration is required to receive free eclipse glasses. Click this link to view the newsletter where you will find the link to register.
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The South Kingston Transfer Station 163 Rose Hill Road just set up 2 large compost bins with Black Earth for residents.
Check out this PDF to see what is compostable there.
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Hope & Tolerance, Friday, April 19, 2024, 5:30 -8:30
The First Unitarian Church is hosting a potluck followed by a program highlighting the work of the Orchard School in Israel, and Roots, a West Bank organization. They are fostering personal relationships between Jews and Palestinians. Rhode Island folk musicians Atwater Donnelly will perform. Tickets are $10 for individuals, $15 for families. Click here for more information.
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1. We need people to serve as Zoom virtual hosts for Sunday livestreamed services. Contact Kathy Swink if interested.
2. We also need people to learn how to set up their iPhone in the Sanctuary for livestreaming on zoom when Rev. Denis isn’t leading worship services. Contact Nancy Richman. Nancy will train new people in March.
PLEASE consider stepping up as a Zoom virtual host or Zoom set-up person so others can worship with us if they can’t do so in person.
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NEW: Update your Breeze APP (breeze chms at the APP store.) It is much faster and more reliable now!
Breeze APP Users Guide. It puts all UUCSC Breeze users contact information in the palm of your hand. Please contact Etta Zasloff
zasloff.etta@gmail.com if you need personal assistance in creating your account or updating your information. The Congregational Directory now comes from Breeze. You will be prompted to sign into Breeze to get it.
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Tabitha's Closet at Peace Dale Congregational
Open every Saturday, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
To volunteer, email Galen McGovern, galenmcgovern1@gmail.com. To donate gently used clothing, bring to the UUCSC foyer or drop off directly at PDC through the side door to the office.
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Community Sewing Space
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2:30-7:30 PM * Hours extended!
Oneto Room
More details.
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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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Care Continues for...
Louise McLeod in Roberts Health Centre, 25 Roberts Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Cards and calls are welcome, visits too, just call first. All contact information can be found in Breeze.
Submitted by Val Follett
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The food pantry is always in need of low sodium soups and broths, and whole grain items. Drop off at Jonnycake or bring to box in the UUCSC Foyer. FOOD ITEMS ONLY PLEASE!!!
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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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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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