Rev Roger

Sep 022022
 
 September 2, 2022
Video greeting from UUA President, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray

for the start of a new church year across our association of congregations. Rev. Susan spoke at UUSS during her campaign to be UUA president in 2016 and then in 2018. Her term ends in June of 2023 and there now is only one term of 6 years for the elected role.  

Sep 012022
 
 September 1, 2022
Ray Reynolds--A Celebration of Life

2:00 pm Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in the Welcome Hall at UUSS. Rev. Roger is officiating. In lieu of flowers, Ray’s niece asks that memorial contributions be made to UUSS, where Ray had been a member and generous volunteer for many years. If you are interested in providing light refreshments for the reception, or hosting

Aug 312022
 
 August 31, 2022
Announcing the U-Pick Sermon for Sunday, Sept. 4!

Thanks to all who answered the survey.  Here is the result for this coming Sunday.  If you join us on Zoom, please linger for 12 minutes of conversation in breakout rooms after the service.  If you are here in person, visit the Connections Table in the air-conditioned Welcome Hall or join us under the patio

Aug 082022
 
 August 8, 2022

Next one: Thurs., Sept. 22, 7 p.m. Your elected Board of Trustees meets monthly. However, in August, the Board will instead hold its annual retreat and an orientation for new Trustees. Our next meeting will be Thursday, September 22, at 7:00 pm. Any questions may be sent to board@uuss.org

Jun 252022
 
 June 25, 2022
Rev. Roger's message about Supreme Court decision against abortion rights

Dear Congregation, Greetings from Portland, Oregon, site of the General Assembly (GA) of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA).   You all have been in my thoughts in the wake of the Supreme Court majority’s overturning of the right to abortion services. This a dangerous, deadly decision, especially for adults or youth who live in states that

Jun 102022
 
 June 10, 2022

Resolution:  The UUSS Board of Trustees recognizes and affirms that Rev. Dr. Roger Jones and Rev. Lucy Bunch function as Ministers of Equal Standing in serving this congregation.  Our ministers have the Board’s full support in this arrangement.  (APPROVED April 28, 2022) Background and Explanation of the Resolution The Board of Trustees, Program Council and

Apr 222022
 
 April 22, 2022
Beatitudes for Earth Day from a UU Minister

Blessed are the heavens, for they declare the power of creation. Blessed is the earth, our beloved home, for it is a planet of plenitude. Blessed are the waters thereon, for they gave rise to living things. Blessed is the land, for it is the source of life abundant. Blessed is the air we breathe,

Apr 192022
 
 April 19, 2022
Obituary for our member Linda Dawson

Pianist, organist, impish improviser and a devoted wife, mother and UUSS member, Linda passed away March 25.  Her memorial service will take place at UUSS and on Zoom on Saturday, June 4, at 10:30 a.m.  We extend our condolences to her husband, Dave, and their daughters, Amy and Kim. Her family published a lovely obituary

Apr 092022
 
 April 9, 2022
Obituary for our member Billie Menz, age 100

November 9, 1921 – March 26, 2022 Helen Louise (Billie) Bayless Menz passed away peacefully at the age of 100 in her home in Citrus Heights. She was surrounded by her four daughters, Mary, Margie, Mindy and Marti who cared for her in her final years. Billie also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Apr 092022
 
 April 9, 2022

We have several services for a number of our beloved members and friends and of family members of UUSS congregants that are coming up.  While these are posted in the Weekly Message on Fridays and in the Weekly Calendar Blue Sheet, it might be good to see them in one place. Julie Gardner (mother of Cole)–Friday,