UUCSC News and Updates
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Volume VI * Issue 12 * August 23, 2024 | |
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No services this Sunday, September 1, 2024
Happy Labor Day!
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Worship In Person and on Zoom resumes September 8th | |
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Coffee Hour September 8
Baked Goods Needed!
Thank you!
UUCSC Coffee Hour Crew
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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.
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Upcoming Services
September 8 Water Communion Rev. Denis
September 15 What We Call Ourselves Rev. Denis and Barbara Nowicki
September 22 Practical Taoism Nancy Graham and Adria Evans
September 29 The Magic of Ketchup Rev. Denis and Nancy Richman
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The Wünder Academy of Metamorphosis
This past week 15 kids, ages 5-14, and a multitude of adult volunteers (no ages given!), explored the magic of wonder and curiosity; together we celebrated the magic of play, cooperation, fun, respect and kindness. And what an amazing week it was! READ MORE
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Dining for Dollars events are in full swing!
Don't miss out on the events that you won for this year - here's a list of all the events that are still to come for August 2024 - March 2025.
If you have any questions about which events you won, please contact Trish (evesgma@msn.com ) or Betsy (elizabethmdalton@gmail.com ).
If you are a host and need any information about the winners of your event, please contact us as well.
Thank you to all who stepped up to be hosts and to all of our D4$+ bidders and winners. D4$+ is successful because of all your support.
Enjoy the upcoming events!!
Betsy Dalton & Trish HIndley, D4$+ 2024 coordinators
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Kayaking on Indian Lake
Tuesday, September 3
10 to 11:30 AM
Take Arrow Head Trail, left onto Indian Trail South, all the way to the end.
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Making Us Us!
The Practices, Theologies and Beliefs of Unitarian Universalism
Flyer with class dates and more info here.
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Sara will be out f the office through September 17. Newsletter items should be sent to Etta Zasloff. If you need immediate assistance, please check the website to contact one of the staff or board members. | | |
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Plan to Vote!
Primary Election Day Sept. 10
There are races for...
Senate District #37
Narragansett Town Council
Narragansett School Committee
You can vote early now through Sept. 9!
Submitted by Johnnie Rodriguez
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Summer Blowout at Tabitha's Closet!
Fill a bag for $10 (suggested donation) Aug. 31st and Sept. 7th, 9:30 to 12:30
Also, Tabitha's Closet is always looking for new volunteers to sort clothing and staff the shop on Saturdays. Inquiries can be sent to Suzanne Faucher, at gsfaucher@gmail.com.
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Pride Day at Casey Farm Market
Saturday, August 31,
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, R.I.
In Rhode Island, we know Pride isn’t just a month, it’s a state of mind. Join TANK and the SoCo Pride Foundation at the Casey Farm Market on Saturday, August 31, for an ongoing celebration of the regional LGBTQ+ community and New England’s queer history. Explore offerings from queer-owned businesses, supportive local resource organizations, and your favorite market vendors. Enjoy rainbow-themed kids’ crafts, historical lawn games, and special performances. Plus, take the opportunity to visit the farm's beautiful landscape, historic buildings, and friendly farm animals. It’s fun for the whole family—and thanks to the Susan Little Foundation, admission is free!
Submitted by Adria Evans
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Together Women Rise Upcoming Events
Welcome Back Picnic at Beavertail in Jamestown
Tuesday , September 3 at 5 pm
Book Club Thursday, September 12 at pm
Last to Eat, Last to Learn: My Life in Afghanistan Fighting to Educate Women with the author, Pashtana Durrani.
Register on the website
Read more about these and other events here, information about this year's grantees here.
Submitted by Gail Burchard - Chapter leader for Peacedale
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IT’S TIME TO REGISTER!
UUCSC Habitat Build
Saturday, September 28, 8:30am-12:30pm
Registration is NOW open for volunteers from UUCSC to build on Sat. Sept. 28, from 8:30am-12:30pm. If you’d like to build, please plan to arrive by 8:15am and stay for the entire time (the work tasks are planned accordingly). Please use this link to register: Unitarian Universalist Church Build 2024.
READ MORE about Habitat for Humanity and the Volunteer Experience.
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IF YOU MISSED IT BEFORE, DON’T MISS IT NOW!
Sandra Laub’s solo play, “Picking Up Stones: An American Jew Wakes To A Nightmare,” was performed at UUCSC in January.
An American Jew, Laub dramatizes a variety of voices and perspectives emerging in the wake of grief, anger, heartache, and fear after the October 7 Hamas attack in Israel. Laub commands the stage in this 95-minute one-woman play. Talk back with Sandy after the play.
Saturday, September 14th at 2:00pm Sunday, September 15th at 7:00pm
Granite Theater, 1 Granite Street, Westerly
For tickets, visit: www.granitetheatre.org General admission: $20.
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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.
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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 fall and winter clothing, drop off directly at PDC through the side door to the office.
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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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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
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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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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
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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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