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Volume VI * Issue 7 * July 26, 2024

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County, RI

uusouthcountyri.org

Reverend Denis Paul, Minister

revdenispaul@gmail.com Minister's Calendar


*Staff *Board of Directors *Committees *Calendar * Directory

All are welcome!

This Sunday, July 28, 2024

Worship at 10:00 AM, In Person Only

"Drum Circle"

Don Culp


We'll cover basics of the Djembe drum, learn traditional rhythms and the art of jamming.



Order of Service

Air Conditioning Update

GOOD NEWS! At the time of this writing, KoolCo has scheduled the installation of our new air conditioning unit for Thursday (yesterday). So, with luck, our drumming services on Sunday with Kathy Swink and Don Culp should be cool as a cucumber! Fingers crossed!

Check the UUCSC website Sunday morning for a final update.

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My Favorite Quotes

I’ve carried these quotes with me – some since childhood, my teen years, and on until now. Sometimes I can draw on these nuggets of wisdom to find inspiration to be the best version of myself. Other times they simply make me smile. I’ve listed them in no particular order – enjoy! READ ON

Upcoming Services



August 4 Breakfast Communion Rev. Denis IN PERSON ONLY

August 11 A Meeting of Friends Abel and Amber Collins IN PERSON ONLY

August 18 Persisting in Folly Rev. Denis

August 25 World Cafe Adria Evans and Nancy Richman IN PERSON ONLY

Stay in the Loop at UUCSC


Ahead - Save the date

Congregational Listening Session

September 8, 2024, 11:15am


Rev Denis and Nancy Richman will conduct a listening session with congregants about our music program as we begin a search for our new Music Director. This follows a meeting we will have had with the choir in August.


As we all have an interest in the person who comes next, we’d like to hear your thoughts about what you’d like to see in the next Music Director – the person, the position, and the music. Our music sets the tone for our most important hour of the week together as a faith community, thus listening to our choir and congregation are essential before we begin our formal search.



Please mark your calendars!

ARE YOU PREPARING FOR SURGERY?


Our congregation has members who were trained by Peggy Huddleston to offer her workshop entitled "Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide of Mind-Body Techniques." That is the name of her book, also, which is available in our library. In the workshop, you will practice deep relaxation and the visioning of positive end results. You may borrow or buy her book and CD that you will use at home for 20 minutes twice a day starting two weeks before surgery. We have heard many stories about how helpful this program is.


If you would like to make an appointment, please call Val Follett at 789-7282 or email at valeriefollett@gmail.com


Social Justice

UU the Vote The UUA's nonpartisan civic engagement initiative

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM ZOOM REGISTER HERE for the LINK.
Join us in community for a national call to get the latest updates on the work ahead, how you can support, and how UU the Vote is resourcing our movement in this phase of another historic election season.
As Unitarian Universalists we are called to work for justice. Join UUs across the country as we put our values into action.  
-Your Side With Love Team 

Submitted by Mary Fulton

Understanding Offshore Wind Energy:

From Plankton to People

Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 6:00-7:30 PM

Kingston Free Library

Oceanographer Barbara Sullivan-Watts, PhD, and Energy Justice Specialist Nicole DiPaolo will provide information about the offshore wind farms currently being built off our New England Coast. READ MORE.

Submitted by Ellen Perkins

Community Connections

School's Out For Summer!


A reminder that kids don't get school lunch in the summertime. The Jonnycake Center appreciates donations of all non-perishable foods. Some suggestions for summer donations include fruit cups, unsweetened applesauce cups, crackers, cereal, granola bars and any other healthy snacks.


Donations can be dropped off in the lobby of UUCSC. Thank you!

League of Women Voters South County

requests your questions for local candidates.


Submit your questions for candidates who are running for state representative, state senator, town council, school committee, and planning commission (Charlestown). Please use this anonymous QUESTIONNAIRE to submit your questions to the LWVSC Voter Services Committee for our voter guides and voter forums. Please help create a more informed electorate and a stronger democratic process. Deadline for questions: July 27.


Submitted by Etta Zasloff, VP, LWVSC

Wakefield Concert Band


Come out and enjoy some great music at various South County locations on Monday nights in July. Our own Jane Rubenstein and Louis Rubenstein play clarinet in this 60+ member band. Times and locations here.


Bring a chair, bring a snack, bring a friend!

REMINDERS

Tabitha's Closet at Peace Dale Congregational 261 Columbia Street, South Kingstown, RI 02879

Open every Saturday, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Volunteers are always needed: email Galen McGovern, galenmcgovern1@gmail.com. To donate clean, gently used spring and summer clothing, drop off directly at PDC through the side door to the office.

Michael Bilecki will recycle your batteries. Deposit them in the container in the Oneto Room! Read more here.

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

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!!!

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!

Legacy Giving: 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 directly from your IRA account as non taxable income. Read more HERE.

Submitted by the Finance Committee

CAROLYN STEERE HURDIS FUND

FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

Grant Guidelines and Application


This war rages on...
The UUCSC Share the Plate committee recommends one of these four organizations that are providing support to Ukrainians in crisis.

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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Includes lists of Black-Owned Businesses

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How to Submit Info to This Newsletter

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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