UUCSC News and Updates
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Volume IV * Issue 35 * February 16, 2024 | |
This Sunday, February 18, 2024 | |
Worship In Person and Online at 10:00 am | |
"Heart Prints"
Rev. Carie Johnsen and Adria Evans
Like a snowball rolling down a hill, our hearts are imprinted by a score of moments and milestones. We, in turn, leave heart prints along the way in a myriad of inconsequential relationships and with those that matter most. In this service Rev. Carie Johnsen will use the image of Jim Dine’s bronze sculpture “Two Big Black Hearts” to explore identity and relationship.
Order of Service
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The theme this month is
Justice and Equity
We're continuing our conversation about equity and justice in RE this week by working to transform the things in our lives that are unfair. We all have the power to build a better world and we're even stronger when we work together.
The video above is the story of Rosa Parks, written by Nikki Giovanni. And here is a very short video interview with Gladys Mae West.
Lee Cowan, DRE
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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.
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Our Magic Kingdom
Two weeks ago, over 30 people gathered to brainstorm UUCSC’s Strengths, Challenges, Opportunities, and Hopes. What struck me in typing and organizing the flip charts was that there were two ways participants looked at things: (1) through a magnifying glass, and (2) through a telescope. Both are valid; both are useful. And they are different.
When looking at the world through a magnifying glass one sees things up close, details are magnified; one sees both what is here in the present and what could be in the future that are concrete and specific and for which the path to achievement is relatively clear and defined. As such, fixing the back yard gate, moving signage for better visibility, offering film nights, even becoming a Columbarium (resting place for cremains) are all eminently doable – if we wished to do so (and if someone stepped up to organize the effort). I’ve posted a list of many of these specific ideas on the bulletin board in the Oneto Room. If you’d like to help make these happen, please sign up.
By contrast, looking through a telescope offers a bird’s eye view... READ MORE
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Stewardship Campaign 2024
Make a Loving InvestMINT
Messages regarding the Stewardship campaign will come to you on the bulletin board in the Oneto room, during Sunday services, in the weekly e-news and via Jackie Lawson e-cards. The Jackie Lawson cards will have the subject line: Mary Fulton has sent you an ecard. The card is safe to open. Hopefully you got an e-card on 2/15 asking if you have your pledge packet. Sometime within the next 6 weeks, a second one will arrive thanking you for your loving InvestMINT.
Submitted by Mary Fulton, Stewardship Chair
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1. We need people to serve as Zoom virtual hosts for Sunday livestreamed services. From the comfort of your home, you’d admit people into Zoom and record the sermon. Written instructions and training will be provided. If we had enough volunteers, we each could serve as a virtual host two or three times a year – a hardship for no one. Contact Kathy Swink: swinkk@verizon.net.
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: nrichman618@gmail.com. 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. These tasks are a way for us to care for each other. If we don’t have enough people, we can’t provide this service.
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Beverages and Banter with Rev. Denis
Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 10 AM at Sweet Althea's
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Upcoming Services
February 25 Navigating a Fast River Rev. Denis
March 3 Naming, Knowing, Listening and Loving Rev. Denis
March 10 The "Feminization" of Ministry Rev. Denis
March 17 Fourth Anniversary of the Pandemic Michael Galib
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UUCSC Book Group Discussion
"21 Lessons for the 21st Century” by Yuval Noah Harari.
Several copies are in the RI Library system.
Monday, March 11, 2024, 2PM
in the UUCSC Library
Submitted by Linda Whyte Burrell
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March Book Group hosted by Larry Kelland
Bald Eagles, Bear Cubs, and Hermit Bill: Memories of a Wildlife Biologist in Maine
In Bald Eagles, Bear Cubs, and Hermits: Memoirs of a Wildlife Biologist, the author shares his stories of growing up in rural Maine, working as a wildlife biologist. The book includes humorous stories, such as one about the time he had to count piles of deer dung on designated mile-long lines and encountered a woman who bluntly asked, “So you went to college for that?”
Join Larry in a 4-session weekly book group, beginning Tuesday, March 5. 7:00-8:00pm on ZOOM. RSVP to Sara: uucscri@gmail.com.
Submitted by Larry Kelland
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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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Word has been received of the death of former active UUCSC Member, Dr. Ruthe E. Eshleman, Ephrata, PA. READ HER OBITUARY.
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National Day of Mass Poor People's
and Low-Wage Workers' Statehouse Assemblies
Rhode Island will be joining over 30 states holding simultaneous days of action at statehouses across the country. This will be in the middle of the legislative session, one week ahead of national Super Tuesday and 35 weeks ahead of the 2024 national general election.
Poverty is the 4th Leading Cause of Death in the USA
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"Sometimes it is powerful to unite periodically and connect nationally on issues that we struggle with locally - poverty, racism, militarism, and climate."
See complete Flyer.
Submitted by Taylor Ellis
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"The Narragansett Nation"
A two-part Lecture Series sponsored by the UUCSC Antiracism Group.
Free and Open to the public. Mondays, March 11 and 25, 2024. 7PM
Help spread the word!
Details and registration link are on the UUCSC website front page.
Read the Press Release
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COFFEEHOUSE FUNDRAISER
To support BALEPARVAAZ, underground school in Afghanistan
February 17, 2024 * 7-10 PM
Peace Dale Congregational Church
261 Columbia Street, Wakefield, 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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Celebrate Black History Month | |
Tickets $20-$60 Online or at Box Office | |
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Ricardo and Bernadet
Pitts-Wiley Present
EXULTATION
CONCERT
An Evening of Uplift with the Mixed Magic Exult Choir
Music Director
Kim Pitts-Wiley
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 7 PM
Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset St., Providence, RI 02903
Submitted by Johnnie Rodriquez
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This Week brings together students, educators, and leaders in the public and private sectors to highlight and further energize the movement for civic education in states and communities across the nation. Participants can register for over 15 workshops and events, hosted both virtually and in person. This year, CLW includes day-time events for teachers and students to attend together! All events are FREE and open to the public.
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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. 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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Kundalini Yoga Winter Series
Oneto Room at UUCSC
Thursdays 5-6:30pm
February 29; March 14, 28
MORE DETAILS HERE
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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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Care Continues for...
Judi and Suzanne Marcy, and Jean Bowen at home and Louise McLeod and Joyce Kurth 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 the Congregational Directory.
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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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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