Mar 312020
 
 March 31, 2020
Video-- Family Testimonial for Stewardship

Our shared commitment in times like this is even more important in sustaining our UUSS mission. Every time we have a Stewardship month at UUSS, individuals and families from the congregation present their testimonials at a Sunday service, explaining why they support the mission of the congregation with their monthly financial pledges of support every

Mar 312020
 
 March 31, 2020
Finding Light On The Parkway, Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Hi, Folks, This morning’s photograph is of the Harold Richey Bicycle Bridge over the American River, connecting William Pond Park with River Bend Park. It seems that living in this time of restricted activities is like crossing a bridge.  It’s confining, but it’s the least risky and swiftest way to get to the other side.

Mar 302020
 
 March 30, 2020
First Post Goes Up on Patio Structure

Monday, March 30 was the day the first post went up for the new patio structure. Just think of all the group activities we will be able to enjoy together out of the sun and rain once we can gather in physical space once more, once this pandemic is tamed. So many UUSS members and

Mar 302020
 
 March 30, 2020
Finding Light On The Parkway, Monday, March 30, 2020

Hi, Folks, “One cannot reflect in streaming waters.”, said Lao Tzu. This morning’s photograph is of a Snowy Egret and its reflection in the shallows of the American River. Lao Tzu’s observation applies: clear reflections like this can only be captured when the conditions are undisturbed, calm. With imposed quiet now in the lives of

Mar 292020
 
 March 29, 2020
Religious Education Zooms!

Religious Education Zooms! Morning Zoom With Miranda for all RE/all programs! Fridays 9 – 10 a.m. https://zoom.us/j/234669853?pwd=emd6aklud0Z1MVF1R0VYNXdYZFVVUT09   Zoom to Spirit Play for kinder through fifth grades! Fridays 1 – 2 p.m. https://zoom.us/j/709991319?pwd=TFBsMjhEMytLWmFaRVdtWUhYS1Yzdz09   Parent Voices with Sange and Miranda (adults only!) Sundays 8 -9 p.m. https://zoom.us/j/835784325?pwd=ZW1sVm5KakFqQkJJci96Qnl0bVZUQT09   SHYG for grades 9-10-11-12! Sundays 7-8 p.m.

Mar 292020
 
 March 29, 2020

It hardly seems like a month since the Auction day but come this Saturday it will be just that! Wow. To some it might feel like a year. Our dear Terrie Taylor has offered to host a socially appropriate – 6 feet apart – meeting in her backyard. If you have not seen her back

Mar 292020
 
 March 29, 2020
Finding Light On The Parkway, Sunday, March 29, 2020

Hi, Folks, Christopher Jensen offers us this photograph taken on the Parkway last Thursday morning.  Toward the rising sun of a new day, we can’t see where the path ends; but if we have the courage to take it, then something even more wonderful may be ours to see. Thank you, Christopher! Here’s hoping your

Mar 282020
 
 March 28, 2020

Dear Friends, In the midst of uncertainty, the anguish of being out of touch with loved ones, the extra energy necessary to create new habits and routines, and the stress of noisy households or of lonely ones, I want to tell you that it gives me strength and hope to know you are here. As

Mar 272020
 
 March 27, 2020
Finding Light on the Parkway, Saturday, March 28, 2020

Hi, Folks, The painter, Paul Cezanne once said, “Here, on the river’s verge, I could be busy for months without changing my place, simply leaning a little more to right or left.” A few days ago, on Wednesday, when Patricia Pratt took a walk by the American River, she came upon the tranquil scene in

Mar 272020
 
 March 27, 2020

We had a GRAND time last week. We even had a theological chat to go with much laughing. Join in the fun… Topic: Theology on Virtual Tap Time: Mar 27, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/250630760 Meeting ID: 250 630 760 You can join the open house using your