Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento
Weekly Calendar * Upcoming Activities
* Announcements
May 4 through May 11, 2008
Note: Meeting locations are subject to change
Please check the sign board near the office for changes
Sunday, May 4
8:30am UUSS Food Bank Basket Lobby
8:30am UUSS Bookstore Library
8:45am Child Care Rm 11
9am Service: Rev. Grant Main Hall
10:15am Meet the Candidates Patio
11am Children’s Religious Ed. RE Classrooms
11am Service: Rev. Grant Main Hall
12:45pm Ceramic Workshop Rm 12
12:45pm Membership Cmte Fahs
12:45pm Congregational Conv Rm 7/8
12:45pm Peace Task Force Rm 6
Monday, May 5
6pm Property Management Cmte Library
Tuesday, May 6
10am Ted’s Web Library
Wednesday, May 7
10am Ministry Circle TBA
10am Day Dreamers Library
7pm Ministry Circle TBA
7pm Choir Rehearsal Library
Thursday, May 8
10am Alliance Main Hall
7pm Finance Committee Library
Friday, May 9
5:30pm UUSS Film Club Off-Site
Saturday, May 10
Deadline for Unigram Articles
9am American River Parkway Off-Site
10am Adult Enrichment: Dreams,
the Never Ending Story Rm 7/8
Sunday, May 11
8:30am UUSS Food Bank Basket Lobby
8:30am UUSS Bookstore Library
8:45am Child Care Rm 11
9am Service: Rev. Kraft Main Hall
10:15am Choir Warm Up Main Hall
11am Children’s Religious Ed. RE Classrooms
11am Service: Rev. Kraft Main Hall
12:45pm Ceramic Workshop Rm 12
12:45pm Sharing the Path Fahs
12:45pm Social Responsibility Cmte Rm 7/8
3pm Servetus Fahs
NOTE: Off-Site & TBA locations = Contact a UUSS committee chair for more information. UUSS Committee and Activity groups are open to all. A complete listing of these groups can be found in our brochure, Pathways, which is on the pamphlet rack near the Welcome Table and on our web page.
Religious Education classes meet today at 11:00 -- children and youth please check in at the Fahs Room (grades 5 and under accompanied by a parent/guardian) before going to their classrooms. This week's classes: "Spring Makes Our Earth Beautiful with Color" (preschool), "Caring for the Earth" (K-First), "How Did Life Begin [part two]" (Second-Third), "Beatrix Potter, Unitarian" (Fourth-Fifth), and "Life Quests [part one]" (Sixth-Eighth). The Senior High Youth Group will meet in Room 12. Childcare is available in Room 11 from 8:45-10:30 and 10:45-12:30.
Next Sunday’s Services: Rev Doug Kraft: Mughalsarai and Self-Organizing Chaos.. The first of a two part sermon.
A Ceramics Workshop will be meeting today, April 27th through May 25. Each Sunday workshop will be held outside of Room 7/8 or Rm 12 (check the signboard), each week from 12:45- 1:45
The Nominating Committee invites the congregation to meet and greet candidates for office on the patio at 10:15 am today. Light refreshments will be served.
The Congregational Conversation Meeting (CCM), today after the 11am service, will focus discussion on suggestions for topics for these monthly meetings. Please bring ideas of what you think needs to be addressed in future meetings. Thank you for your participation this year. Sharon Alexander, Chair of the CFC.
Want Peace? Come work with us on the newly formed UUSS Peacemaking Group today at 12:45.. Bring your ideas and your energy as we develop this vibrant new group focused on promoting and teaching peace in our community. If you cannot make the meeting but are interested in participating, call Carl Sweet (916) 481-6122.
News for all UUSS members and friends:
Two important articles were inadvertently squeezed out of the May Unigram. This information - from the UUSS Endowment Trust and an updated report on "Searching for the Future" - is printed in a Unigram supplement and is available today near the Welcome Table. The online Unigram has also been updated.
Recently we almost had a “Sunday Without Coffee”! Please let Michael Laughlin know if you have used “hospitality coffee” for your gathering, or used the orange juice or half & half so he will purchase more before Sunday morning. Michael’s phone number and email address are listed in the directory: 457-3832 ironmike8992@sbcglobal.net
Thursday, May 8th, Alliance attendees will "Travel to India" with Fran and Jack Kennedy as they present slides and talk about their recent trip to India. Coffee hour begins at 10:00 a.m., the program is at 11:00 followed by a bring your own lunch social time. Desserts are provided. Come one, come all!!
UUSS Film Club has changed its meeting date to this coming Friday because of conflicts with the regularly scheduled 2nd Sunday (Mother’s Day) meeting.
Sharing the Path with Rev. Kraft, Sunday May 11 at 12:45pm and Tuesday May 13 at 7pm.
A Bio of Zack Taylor: Zack Taylor for Program Council has been a UU since his college days in the 1950´s. He joined the Church of the Larger Fellowship during his army service between 1951 & 1954. Zack first joined the UUSS in 1980 and has participated in several programs sponsored by our Society, such as the Grasshoppers, Ted´s Web Discussion Group, Loaves & Fishes. Zack looks forward to a bright future and thanks you for the opportunity to
serve the UUSS.
June Rummage Sale, Saturday, June 7th, starts at 7am. It will be held in the Main Hall and on the Patio. We need merchandise, children clothing, toys, antiques, jewelry, glassware, lamps, tools, garden implements, etc. Rental space available for $20. Contact Judy Jauch for more information.
Annual All Church Campout – Save the Date: June 13-15 for our intergenerational get-a-way to beautiful Camp Norge located at a 3500’ elevation in Alta, California, and only one hour from Sacramento. Reservations will be taken Sundays in May. Last date to register is June 8th. Plan to come! It’s Fun for Everyone!!
Women & Religion-PCD will meet Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the UU Church in Livermore (UUCiL). The morning program will be "Art Reflects Life." Bring an object of art in any medium (visual, musical, written) that is meaningful to you. nejaros@sbcglobal.net
UUSS member Colene Sawyer Schlaepfer’s new book, Fishing by Moonlight: The Art of Enhancing Intimate Relationship, is now available. Contact 800-247-6533 or visit http://fishingbymoonlight.com
The Green Sanctuary energy audit of the UUSS campus is available to all who are interested. Recommendations are for making the campus as energy efficient as possible and a guide to helping the congregation make decisions about the future of our campus. A copy is on our website, in the Governance / Building Use folder or contact Christine or Bill at BeckerBailey@aol.com
We now have 20 households enrolled in the UULM Low Carbon Challenge for UUs in California to lose 1,000,000 pounds of carbon emissions by Earth Day 2009. If you would like to join this statewide effort for UUs to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, you can get information at our Sunday Green Sanctuary table on the patio or contact Christine or Bill at BeckerBailey@aol.com
Employment Opportunity-UUSS is searching for a Religious Education Assistant helps greet families on Sunday mornings, gathers and organizes resources for volunteer teachers, and maintains lists and attendance records. Qualifications include computer proficiency, communication skills, the ability to work independently and with others. Approx. 12 hours per week, including most Sundays. $14/hr. Start date June 1 or sooner. UUSS members are welcome to apply. For further information, contact Rev. Connie Grant at connie@uuss.org or (916) 483-9283 x 203.
If your home is short on space for a party you'd like to give or you are helping to plan an event for family or friends and need a location, please contact the UUSS office about renting our facilities. Members holding private events receive a 50% discount on room rental rates. A 15% discount if you refer friends to UUSS for a rental! Contact David McMorris, 483-9283 or by email david@uuss.org.
Green Sanctuary BYOP - Help reduce energy use and waste at UUSS: Bring Your Own reusable Plate, utensils and cup for Sunday lunches!
- Ministers’ Office Hours -
Rev. Doug Kraft is is away from the campus this week. To arrange an appointment phone 483-9283, ext 201 or email doug@uuss.org
Rev. Connie Grant’s normal office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and by appointment. To arrange to meet with Connie her phone is 483-9283, ext 203. She can be reached by email at connie@uuss.org
Please check the Lost & Found basket in the office. Several personal items have been left behind during the past month. (Still no ski glove.)
For your convenience, recycle containers for wireless cell phones (not telephones) and ink cartridges have been placed in the office area, near the copiers.
If you are new to UUSS and want a name tag, or if you have lost your name tag and want another, fill out the request form in the hanging basket on the name tag board.
Copies of today’s sermon are available on tape or CD (as well as in print form). Leave your request for a copy with the office volunteer. Copies of most sermons may also be found on our website, http://uuss.org/Home/Sermon .
Burglary at UUSS-On March 30, 2008, UUSS experienced a break-in and theft. The Main Hall, Business Office and other areas were broken into during the early morning hours. Our safe was burglarized (it contained no cash or checks) and some electronic equipment stolen. Several door jambs and locks were broken.. Our insurance will cover some of the loss after the deductible. Three important reminders to all, 1) lock doors and windows of rooms after committee meetings, 2) notify the office if your meeting is cancelled so that the doors will not be left unlocked for you, and 3) always lock your car in the parking lot and do not leave any valuables visible in your locked car. Pay attention to your surroundings, especially in the evening as you leave the church buildings. Be safe! NOTE THAT THE UUSS Office alarm system has been reactivated and will be operational during non-office hours. Contact the office if you need access to the office after business hours!!!
Upcoming Events/Dates of
Special Interest to UUs:
May 18 Congregational Meeting
June 1 Annual All-Church Picnic
June 7 UUSS Annual Rummage Sale
June 13-15 All Ages Campout, Camp Norge
June 25-29
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General
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