All Website Updates from UUSS
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All Website Updates from UUSS
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 …
Tonight’s Newcomer Orientation to Membership
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This is a reminder that we’ll be hosting our quarterly orientation for those of you who have been visiting UUSS and seek to know how to get more involved here. This …
Last SHYG of the Year Recap
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We had our last day of SHYG before the summer and Sara Gandara led an open discussion on the topic of comparing yourselves to others. How is it good? How …
Visit the Adult Enrichment page at www.uuss.org/adultenrichment/ for info about our classes:
- Wednesday Silent Meditation
- The Spirituality of Religious Humanism: A Faith without God?
- Conversations about death
- Mask-making and the Search for the Authentic Self
Conversations about Death
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We will explore medical realities, choices and legal opportunities to have an influence on our end-of-life experience. Facilitated by Molly Stuart, end-of-life advocate, mediator, trauma chaplain, 30 year ER/ICU volunteer …
Roger’s Remote Office Hours!
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On May 21, we had 4 people visit, one person call for phone conversation during that time frame, and two doggies on leashes. We met at Insight Coffee Roasters in the …
COA Info Session June 7
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Coming of Age in Fall for Grades 8, 9, 10 Info Session June 7, 2015 Coming of Age (COA) is a special program outside of Sunday morning. It is a …
Two Thumbs Up!
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Both Rev. Lucy and I were able to attend “The Jungle Book” in the Fahs Room at UUSS. We loved it. This family-friendly play appeals to young and old alike, …
Your Core Values: How to Live with Greater Authenticity & Integrity
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Certified Life Coach Becky Lindstrom with Rev. Roger Jones A workshop in 2 parts at UUSS: Monday & Tuesday, May 18 & 19, 2015, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Our values are …
Congregational Meeting Agenda–May 17
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Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento Congregational Meeting Agenda Sunday, May 17, 2015, 11:30 AM (Members, please sign in after the service to receive your ballot. Childcare continues till 12:30 PM …