UUCSC News and Updates
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Volume IV * Issue 32 * January 26, 2024 | |
This Sunday, January 28, 2024 | |
Worship In Person and Online at 10:00 am | |
"Moments and Words
of Delight"
Regie Gibson
and Johnnie Rodriguez
So often this world's woes can convince us that all is darkness. But, when we open ourselves to small delights, we find they are all around us!
Literary Performer, Regie Gibson, will use poetry, story telling, and song to explore how small moments can bring unexpected joys that keep giving.
Order of Service
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The theme this month is
Liberating Love
I share the video above in honor of Tu Bishvat, the Jewish new year for the trees. And here is a beautiful niggun for this day.
Here's a playlist of videos created by Green Renaissance and gathered for the Soul Matters curriculum for small groups. The invitation is to "drop one of their love films into your life every day for a week." And if you want to pause the short videos and reflect, think about what strikes you deeply, or what intention you might set because of the video. How does it inspire or challenge you?
Lee Cowan, DRE
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New Masking Guide
In the spirit of our covenant of love and helping one another, and in light of the increasing COVID, flu, and RSV transmission rates, we request that — unless you really can’t — you wear a mask during services and gatherings so that we can all keep one another healthy. Events involving the serving of food are postponed until the Spring.
Approved by the Board
The CDC now has a useful Covid-19 wastewater dashboard.
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If you were one of the folks lucky enough to get to attend Sandra Laub’s performance of “Picking up Stones” at UUCSC on Saturday, you probably left with a sense of awe, swimming in the complexity of the subject.
Ms. Laub’s wrote the script, and read all 14 parts, including the part of herself. It was difficult to follow at times, but she moved effortlessly between characters in Israel, Palestine and around the world, reflecting on the conflict going all the way back to the Holocaust and even Sarah and Hagar. READ MORE
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Sine Nomine
and the UUCSC choir
Saturday, February 3 @ 7pm
Sine Nomine and the UUCSC choir perform in concert again at UUCSC, led by music director, Michael Galib
Choral selections of early 16th & 17th century music
Tickets are $20 and are available through a choir member, or after Sunday service. Tickets may be available at the door, but are highly encouraged in advance. Mobile tickets can also be purchased online.
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From The Finance Committee
About your tax donation record
With the implementation of the Breeze Management System and the increased income tax standard deduction, the Finance Committee has decided NOT to issue the annual paper copy of calendar-year donation receipts (in this case 2023). You may recall Aline and Jeff handing these out in January of each year. You can now easily check your giving record in Breeze. HERE are specific directions. If you need a printed copy, you can e-mail, telephone (401-783-8278-leave message), or speak to Jeff Berry on any Sunday. If you have not activated your Breeze account, see how to do it in REMINDERS below. Alert: Some recent online contributions may not appear yet in Breeze.
We still intend to report, via e-mail or other means as needed, each contributor’s payment progress towards her/his Annual Pledge commitment.
Thank You!
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Board to Host January Book Read
The Board would like to invite everyone to join in as we continue reading and discussing the book The Light we Carry by Michelle Obama. The final session takes place on January 31, 6:30-8:00pm, on ZOOM.
Please RSVP to Sara at uucscri@gmail.com so additional information and the link can be sent to you.
Submitted by Nancy Richman
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ALL Congregation Meeting
Saturday, February 3, 2024
10:00am -12:00pm
The primary purpose of this meeting is to bring our community together to examine our Strengths, Challenges, Opportunities, and Hopes/Aspirations. We will do this with a fun, interactive exercise that gets everyone involved. From this exercise we’ll have the beginning of a roadmap that the Board, committees, and interested volunteers can use to live into our mission more deeply, and more actively and intentionally strive toward our hopes and aspirations for the future. Everyone’s input is valuable and needed. Please join us!
Submitted by Nancy Richman
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Beverages and Banter with Rev. Denis
Wednesday, January 31, 1 pm at Caf Bar
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Upcoming Services
February 4 Renewing Our Purposes, Values and Covenant Rev. Eric Cherry
February 11 The Power of an Angry Teen Rev. Denis
February 18 Justice and Equity Rev. Carie Johnsen
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From the UUA on Article II
The final revision of the proposed new Article II of UUA Bylaws was made available to UUs in November and some congregations have already drafted proposed amendments. For these amendments to be submitted to the Board of Trustees, they must have the endorsement of 15 certified member congregations. Consider reviewing and offering your congregation’s support for one of these amendments. The deadline for submitting new amendments is February 1, 2024. Submitted by Rev. Denis
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How secure are RI Elections?
Get the facts Tomorrow, January 27, 2024
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Elections Integrity Public Forum
Richmond/Carolina Fire Station
208 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Richmond, RI
Presented by RI Secretary of State Amore and his Deputy Secretary Rob Rock, who will answer your questions about Rhode Island’s elections processes. Senator Morgan and Representative Cotter are expected to attend.
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Building a World Without Nuclear Weapons Webinar
Saturday, January 27, 2024, 2-4 PM
For more information and to register, click HERE.
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Tabitha's Closet at Peace Dale Congregational (PDC) is now accepting gently used clothing for their Thrift Store. Bring your donations to the bin in the foyer of UUCSC and we will deliver them, or you can drop them off at PDC in the side door to the office. It is helpful if clothing is in bags, not too heavy.
Tabitha's Closet is open every Saturday, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Check it out! To volunteer, email Galen McGovern, galenmcgovern1@gmail.com.
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South County Social Justice Coalition
Quarterly Meeting Rescheduled
Sunday, February 4, 2024, 6:30 PM
UUCSC Sanctuary
Topic: Housing with guest speaker
Christopher Little
Christopher Little is Chair of the board of commissioners of the Housing Authority of South Kingstown and its tax-exempt affiliate, SKHA Services & Development Corp. He will speak on plans for Champagne Heights and Fournier Estates. Come and learn about the changing landscape of the housing crisis and about how South Kingstown is addressing it. Although each town is unique, there are lessons that can be learned by all of us. This presentation is a learning experience for all Southern Rhode Islanders, regardless of which town we live in and a social justice issue that seriously impacts the whole state. All are welcome.
Submitted by Etta Zasloff, SCSJC Leadership Team
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Funda Fest 26 events continue through February 3rd. Click here for tickets and more information.
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Mixed Magic Theatre's Annual Exultation Concert
February 27, 7 PM at the Providence Performing Arts Center
Tickets range from $60-$20 and can be purchased online or at the Box Office.
More information and tickets here.
Submitted by Linda Whyte Burrell
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Support Wayne Everett Requested
A local community member, struggling for justice.
Wayne is a tireless community member: Narragansett tribal member working to expand food security and land uses for the betterment of all; social worker for homeless individuals; fighter for racial justice in South Kingstown and beyond. He believes in the worth of all and the value of all cultures and creating cultural expansion in our shared world. Please help him now, as he fights a serious illness. Even a small donation to the Go Fund Me page will show him community support.
Submitted by Taylor Ellis
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COFFEE HOUSE FUNDRAISER
To support BALEPARVAAZ, underground school in Afghanistan
February 17, 2024 * 7-10 PM
Peacedale Congregational Church
261 Columbia Street, Peacedale, RI
Featuring: NARROW RIVER BAND, Edan Casteel and
The GRENADINES
Special Guests: Khadija Nazari, Founder of Bale Parvaaz School in Afghanistan will share her story and Zainab Mohammadi, Afghan Dancer
Suggested donation: $10 (Cash or Venmo, please)
Refreshments available for purchase
Submitted by Susan Jordan
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The family of Rev. Ron Marcy requests that sympathy and memorial gifts be given in his memory to the Warm Welcome House of Peace Dale. His passion was to uplift the poor and discouraged.
Warm Welcome House of Peace Dale
8 North Road
Peace Dale, RI 02879
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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.
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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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Kundalini Yoga Winter Series
Oneto Room at UUCSC
Thursdays 5-6:30pm
February 15, 29; March 14, 28
MORE DETAILS HERE
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All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church of Watertown NY is offering couch surfing space in their building for the total eclipse of April 8th. Some families may be able to host guests. Please see https://www.allsoulsuu.org/eclipse-hosting
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Care Continues for...
Judi and Suzanne Marcy, Jean Bowen. Their contact information can be found in the Directory.
Louise McLeod is now in Roberts Health Centre, 25 Roberts Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Cards and calls are welcome, visits too, just call first (578-7150).
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.
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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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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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