UUCSC News and Updates
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Volume IV * Issue 38 * March 8, 2024 | |
This Sunday, March 10, 2024 | |
Worship In Person and Online at 10:00 am | |
"The 'Feminization' of Ministry"
Rev. Denis and Penny Hall
There is no denying that the role of women in ministry has changed dramatically, and has ultimately transformed Unitarian Universalism on all levels. How we talk about that change says a lot about how we are affected.
Order of Service
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The theme this month is
Transformation
We made our own sets of prayer beads last Sunday and Kelsey shared the above photo afterwards. Can you see the tiny friend who is visiting her plastic flower bead?
Here is a lovely poem from the Soul Matters collection, touching on the connection between learning and transformation. We are all works in progress with so much to learn and so much capacity for change, but that doesn't mean that who we are right now isn't perfect.
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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Part of me is a little tired of talking about the Unitarian Universalist Association’s proposed change to Article II of our bylaws, which would reimagine our guiding principles. I’ve actually been paying attention to the process from the beginning. Sometimes it feels like it’s been going on forever, but it hasn’t. READ MORE
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Stewardship Campaign 2024
Make a Loving InvestMINT
Have you been checking the bulletin board in the Oneto room to see how well you are doing reaching the Stewardship campaign goal of $200,000? This kind of engageMINT leads to wonderful programs and activities that provide enrichMINT and enjoyMINT for our congregation and the local community.
It enables UUCSC to better live as we desire in the expression of our vision and mission statements.
Vision Statement
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County expresses the power of our faith in making choices to transform ourselves and our community. We serve as a liberal beacon seeking truth, spiritual growth, and celebration in diverse religious traditions and theological beliefs. As we minister to each other with caring and compassion, our strong bonds in love and friendship will sustain our children and our planet through our actions.
Submitted by Mary Fulton, Stewardship Chair
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Beverages and Banter with Rev. Denis
Tuesday, March 19th, 2 pm at Audrey's Coffee House
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Upcoming Services
March 17 Fourth Anniversary of the Pandemic Michael Galib
March 24 Framed! Rev. Denis
March 29, 7:15pm Tenebrae Rev. Denis
March 31 They Persisted Rev. Denis
April 7 Stealing A Soul Rev. Denis
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WOW "Women of Wisdom" Zoom Lunch
Monday, March 11, 2024 at noon
Join us on Zoom for some conversation and catch up with friends near and far. Second Monday this month only. Just click on the link. Questions? Call Elizabeth at 783-1362.
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SAVE THE DATE - 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. We will need at least 15-20 people (ages 12 and up). Snacks/lunch provided. See this space for details in the coming weeks.
Submitted by Michael Bilecki
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New to UUCSC classes coming soon!
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.
We hope to see you there!
The Membership Committee and Rev. Denis
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UUCSC Book Group CHANGE!
NEW BOOK "Last Train to Kingston"
by Claremary P. Sweeney
Several copies are in the RI Library system.
NEW DATE Monday, March 18, 2024, 2PM
in the UUCSC Library
Submitted by Linda Whyte Burrell
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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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Save the Date!
Spring Congregational Dinner!
April 5th, doors at 5:30, dinner served at 6:00
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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 at UUCSC
Help spread the word!
Details and registration link are on the UUCSC website front page.
Read the Press Release
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SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, April 7, 2024
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
- Economic and Racial justice
- Gun Safety
- Environmental and Climate Crisis
- The RI Democratic process
READ MORE
Submitted by Cathy Solomon
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The first Rhode Island Alliance of Braver Angels is being formed!
Westminster UU and the UU Congregation of South County (UUCSC) will be participating in the leadership and helping to engage fellow citizens in the critical mission of Braver Angels, to bring Americans together to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic. READ MORE
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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.
Submitted by Barbara Holtzman, Adult Ed Chair | |
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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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GAME TIME is starting up!
The UUCSC will be hosting an afternoon bi-monthly (weekly?) event in the Oneto room for people interested in playing board games, cards and Mahjong!
We would like to know who would be interested in attending such a FUN and SOCIAL activity!
Please email or talk to Elise Bender or Jeanne Arthur and let us know! Also, if anyone is able to help teach Bridge or Mahjong, we would love to hear from you! Thank you and GET READY!!
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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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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 14, 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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