UUCSC News and Updates
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Volume IV * Issue 40 * March 22, 2024 | |
This Sunday, March 24, 2024 | |
Worship In Person and Online at 10:00 am | |
"Framed!"
Rev. Denis Paul and Elizabeth Donovan
Women have been immortalized in art since the dawn of humanity. They've been forgotten, famous and infamous, and their images never leave us. They can be a source of transformation, if we can only imagine ourselves as the subjects.
Order of Service
Masks are optional in the sanctuary
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Introducing....
The Wünder Academy of Metamorphosis!
(aka UUCSC's Summer Program)
For the week of August 19th, from 9am-3pm every day, RE will be transformed into a magical realm of exploration and play where we can grow more deeply into ourselves....together.
With the help of many volunteers and our dedicated staff, we will weave social justice into art and exploration, living into UU rhythms and identity. Email Lee if you want to be involved!
Lee Cowan, DRE
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Every Sunday growing up, all through mass I would stare at the crucifix on the front wall of the sanctuary, and stare at poor, frail, broken, skinny Jesus, suffering under his crown of thorns. As a child I found it shocking, despite the icon’s familiarity and omnipresence. As a young adult, I found it gratuitous. READ MORE
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Beverages and Banter with Rev. Denis
Thursday, March 28th, 1 pm at Caf Bar
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Upcoming Services
March 29, 7:15pm Tenebrae Rev. Denis
March 31 They Persisted Rev. Denis
April 7 Stealing A Soul Rev. Denis
April 14 Pay It Forward Chris Johnson
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Stewardship Campaign 2024
Make a Loving InvestMINT
InvestMINT in 2024/25 pledges as of Friday 3/15 was $154,830.00. This is less than last year and will pay for approximately 40 weeks of the next fiscal year. How will those weeks be funded at the same level as this year? PERHAPS more households will pledge. 88 did last year but only 50 so far this year. Pledges or donations can be made at any time throughout the year but those made during the Stewardship campaign help the Finance committee make better budget plans. PERHAPS some households will append their pledges like last year. Contacting the office to do this requires only a phone call or email. PERHAPS our fundraising endeavors will fully compensate for the lack of pledge money. Dining 4$$$ has already begun this process.
PERHAPS an extraordinary gift will occur like finding a pot of gold at the end of a LGBTQ+ rainbow.
PERHAPS is a big IF for our future at UUCSC.
Submitted by Mary Fulton, Stewardship Chair
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It’s time to start thinking about Dining 4 Dollars PLUS! | |
Our UUCSC D4$+ Annual Auction will be dedicated to Nancy Rose, its founder, from now on! Please use this form to submit any D4$ and/or ideas for other activities you'd like to host. Just one event per form, but feel free to submit several forms with different ideas. Events can happen anytime between June 15, 2024 and March 1, 2025, so please think beyond just summer events - folks enjoy D4$+ events throughout the year! Meals and/or activities can range from very creative to very homey - and everywhere in between! Please submit your ideas by April 1, 2024. The D4$+ auction will take place online at the end of May 2024.
Here is the link to the form you’ll need to submit your ideas: https://forms.gle/hPdyg6GFdJFo2X6V6
Read about Nancy and her wife Ellen HERE in Our Stories on the UUCSC website.
Thank you so very much – Betsy and Trish
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New to UUCSC classes: This Sunday!
Have you been wanting to learn more about our congregation? How we function? What makes us tick? Two New to UUCSC classes will be happening soon - after services on Sunday, March 24, and on Sunday, April 21 in the Oneto Room. A light lunch will be served. The classes are for anyone wanting to learn more about us, and are strongly recommended for anyone planning to join our congregation.
Please let Val Follett ( 401-789-7282 or email) know if you will be attending. We hope to see you there!
The Membership Committee and Rev. Denis
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Announcing the return of
In-person WoW Lunch
Monday April 1st, 12:30pm
Mariner Grille Narragansett.
submitted by Linda Whyte Burrell
If someone is still in need of an occasional Zoom check in with others
please call Elizabeth Donovan at 783-1362
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Congregational Dinner Birthday Bash!
April 5th, 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 (but not as many songs as last year!)
Please email Lee to help with food or set up. And 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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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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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 11:00-3:00 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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Stepping Down and Stepping Up
Sue Rogala has resigned her position as Financial Administrator. Thank you to Sue for all of her hard work with UUCSC over the years.
Welcome Back to Karen St Peter, who has joined us as our new Financial Administrator. Her email is UUCSCfinance@gmail.com. She is replacing Sue and will be working remotely with limited time in the UUCSC office.
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"The Narragansett Nation, Part II"
“Survivance of the Narragansett in Rhode Island” presented by Silvermoon LaRose, Narragansett Citizen and Assistant Director of Tomaquag Museum. Explore the history and continuance of the Narragansett Nation of Rhode Island. This presentation provides a political overview, pre-colonial to present, focusing on the survivance of the first peoples of this state.
Monday, March 25, 2024. 7PM at UUCSC
Part 1 was excellent. Don't miss Part II !
REGISTER HERE
Read the Press Release
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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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Reaching out to UU Alumni of Boston Colleges
UU congregations offer incredible support to children as they grow up in our congregations, but when they leave for college UUism is largely absent at this formative time in their lives. Sanctuary Boston's Campus Ministry is imagining something different and building a cross-campus program so that every UU student that comes to the Boston area will know that there is a spiritual home here for them.
Sanctuary Boston is launching a program to build a network of support for those UU student leaders. They're looking to find and connect with as many UUs as possible who are alumni of colleges in the Boston area. Read more
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1. We need people to serve as Zoom virtual hosts for Sunday livestreamed services. Contact Kathy Swink: swinkk@verizon.net. 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: 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.
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Meditation Circle
First Wednesday of each month
1 -2 PM in the sanctuary
Together, we’ll focus on four different kinds of Meditation:
Naming, Knowing, Listening and Loving.
Contact Rev Denis for more information
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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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Kundalini Yoga Winter Series
Oneto Room at UUCSC
Thursdays 5-6:30pm
March 28
MORE DETAILS HERE
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Care Continues for...
Jean Bowen at home and 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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