All Website Updates from UUSS
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All Website Updates from UUSS
Visit the Adult Enrichment page at www.uuss.org/adultenrichment/ for details of upcoming classess:
How She Moves Me: Reclaiming the Values of the Sacred Feminine
The Global UU Story: We’re Part of a Diverse UU World
A Liberal Religious Investigation of Evil
Genealogy 101, an online class
Marie Flanagan memorial Aug. 30
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In March we lost our long-time member Marie Flanagan, who died at age 93. Her family and friends will gather for a brief service in her memory at the memorial …
Moon Lecture on black lives and Ferguson Sept. 18–want to go?
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I bought series tickets for Moon Lectures but can’t attend the first one! You are welcome to use my ticket. If you are able to make a donation to UUSS, …
Inaugural Art Exhibit
Click Here for information about the Inaugural Art Exhibit in our fantastic, new main hall! This group show includes the following members of the congregation […]
Last SHYG of the Summer is a Jamba Juice Outing!
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SHYG (Senior High Youth Group) has been meeting every third Sunday of the month during the summer. For August though we will instead meet on Aug. 23rd (fourth Sunday) and go …
Summer RE ArtWorks
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ArtWorks continues throughout the month of August with something fun and exciting planned each Sunday. Our volunteers have worked hard developing projects and we hope to see many families at …
Join us for Lunch This Sunday
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The 20s & 30s Group will hold its monthly lunch this Sunday after the UUSS worship service. All those aged 18-39 with an interest in Unitarian Universalism are welcome to …
The Home Stretch
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Although the major league baseball season is only half over and the All Star game is this week, our Building Project is in the final innings and the game will …
Silent sitting meditation Wednesday 5:30-6:00 in Classroom 6
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Join Rev. Roger and others for a simple practice of mindfulness–seated in chairs, or bring your own cushion if you want to sit on the floor. After some opening words …
Get ready to “Blink” on July 15 at 6:30
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We will gather Wednesday July 15 for our discussion of the book “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell. there is still time to read the book in advance of the session. But …
UUSS Driveway Paving July 7th
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The UUSS driveway, from the sidewalk to the first speed bump, is being prepared for paving. The driveway will be closed in the morning and should be finished by the …
Rebuilding Black Churches burned by arson attacks
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Folks have asked me about a way to send contributions to help out the African American congregations whose churches have been burned by arsonists in recent weeks, especially since the …
July 5 Sunday Service celebrates freedom, democracy, and risk
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Join Rev. Roger, Rev. Lucy, guest pianist Barbara Lazar and guest organist Jeff Klein for a rousing and reflective service this Sunday at 10:15 AM at our home away from …
New Music Director
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Welcome to Keith Atwater! He brings 12 years of experience as a music director and choral conductor in 3 congregations. He has led choirs, string quartets, hand bell choirs and …
UUA Virtual General Assembly at UUSS
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In the Fahs Room today (Friday), doors open at 9am and close at 6pm. (Note: We may close earlier if there are no participants.) Details and schedule at The GA …
UUA Virtual General Assembly 2015 begins Thursday, June 25
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You are invited to watch the proceedings in the Fahs Room, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 25. Light snacks will be available. Please provide your own beverage. There …
Mentor Nomination
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There are two ways we match mentors with youth, aka the pro tégés: a. We ask the youth or parents to nominate three mentor candidates (see below), OR b. …
UU General Assembly is held in Portland this year, but you can attend Virtual General Assembly in the Fahs Room, June 25-28. Live Morning Sessions will be streamed via computer; and in the afternoons, three GA Workshops will be viewable each day. See the schedule at http://www.uuss.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/GA-Virtual-2015.pdf
Theater One Presents a Celebration of Our National Holiday:
A Staged Reading in Two Acts of The Reconciliation of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson (1812-1826)
2 p.m. Sunday, July 5, in the Fahs Room at UUSS.
Suggested Donation $10
Jefferson’s actual words will be read by Theater One actor Ron Galbreath and Adams’ words by guest Dallas Riggan, supported by Lonon Smith, Bill Wilkins, and Ann Marie Sergeant. Details at http://www.uuss.org/theaterone/
Mask-making and the Search for the Authentic Self
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With Rebecca and Dennis Pottenger Explore new dimensions of yourself and your creativity at a workshop facilitated by UUSS members Rebecca and Dennis Pottenger, licensed therapists in Sacramento, in Room …
In Memory of Betty Faist
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Elizabeth (Betty) Faist died of heart failure on June 5 at age 91. A longtime member of UUSS and our Women’s Alliance, Betty was a generous volunteer for many organizations …
Nominations for Worship leader
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Do you know someone who would be great at being a UUSS Worship Leader? Perhaps You? Worship Leaders host the welcome, speak a reading or reflection, call for the offering, …
COA Informational Meeting Recap
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We held a great Coming of Age Informational Meeting this afternoon! COA Co-Leader Irwin Rosenblum writes: “After services on June 7, Roger and I, who are co-leading Coming of Age, …
Camp Update
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Happy Campers! Once again Patty Taylor will bring weaving supplies and everyone is invited to participate in making a nature inspired woven art piece. For first time or advanced participants …
Summer ArtWorks
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Summer Religious Education ArtWorks begins this Sunday. If you are in town, please come, as we will describe the summer format to the kids and youth. Young adult leader and …
Minister’s Remote Office Hours today @Nugget 11:30-1:30
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Stop by to see me and connect with other UUSS friends and members over coffee and conversation. This time I’m in South Land Park. Stop by the Nugget Market at …
Front Page Header Change!
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There has been a lot of feedback about changing the front page to include more pictures. The header image (above everything) was a beautiful picture of our old building (which I still …