Rev Roger

Apr 092022
 
 April 9, 2022
Depression: The Secret We Share--Lecture & discussion.

Tuesday, April 19, 6:00 pm. Please join us in the UUSS Welcome Hall for a TED Talk video by Andrew Solomon and a discussion about chronic depression.  We will also be gauging interest in a UUSS peer support and accountability group for depression that would meet in person. Proof of being fully vaccinated and wearing

Apr 072022
 
 April 7, 2022

When a member is recuperating from surgery or health crisis, or when a UU family has welcomed a new child through adoption or birth, it can be so helpful to have a few dinners prepared and taken to their house. Can we add you to this UUSS volunteer network and call on you when there

Apr 072022
 
 April 7, 2022
Memorial Service for Tonie Darling & Donations to Honor Her Life

The service for our member and Board President Tonie Darling takes place in person and streaming on Zoom at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 9.  Click uuss.org/online for the link (the same one used for Sunday services).   We do expect a large number of people in person, and face masks are required. The reception will be

Apr 062022
 
 April 6, 2022
Picnic & Game Day at UUSS - SIGN UP!

Let’s have fun under the patio cover and in the meadow on Saturday, April 30, 11:00 am-2:00 pm. Coordinated by Terrie Taylor & Jed Shapiro and other volunteers–maybe you want to help! * Signup and reserve your spot by clicking here! *  

Mar 222022
 
 March 22, 2022
Rev. Roger's review of "Roe" at Theater One

“Roe” is a fascinating play.  UUSS Theater One’s production of it is amazing.  It concludes this Friday and Saturday at 8:00 and Sunday at 2:00.  It lasts 2 hours 45 minutes, including an intermission (with refreshments on the covered patio.) With the Supreme Court case of Roe versus Wade as the center point, “Roe” is

Mar 172022
 
 March 17, 2022
Our Ministers' Letter for the Stewardship Campaign

“We are not surprised, but we are grateful and proud.” Dear Members and Friends, Together we have been through a couple of painful and unsettling years.  We couldn’t have predicted the devastation of the pandemic or the danger and chaos in American democracy.   But they did happen.  Looking back, both of us are inspired by

Mar 022022
 
 March 2, 2022
Women's issues in Eastern Europe & around the world, 2 pm Sunday, March 6

Sacramento’s United Nations Association invites us to an open meeting (and open-air meeting), featuring a specialist in this history of Eastern Europe, Dr. Kate Tranchel, CSU-Chico.  She will speak on international women’s issues and answer questions, including those about the current crisis in Eastern Europe.  Sunday, March 6, 2:00 pm, on the UUSS covered patio.

Feb 282022
 
 February 28, 2022
A few ways to help the Ukrainian people

Thank you for bearing witness to the unjustified and cruel attack on the country and people of Ukraine, and for those asking how to help. This article “A few ways to help the Ukrainians,” is by Yale history professor Timothy Snyder’s blog, “Thinking About…”  It is recommended by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. In addition,

Feb 262022
 
 February 26, 2022
Anger, Sadness, and Solidarity—Prayers for Ukraine

Dear Congregation, I hope this finds you well. I am fine, but I can’t help thinking about the people of Ukraine. The unprovoked Russian invasion of that sovereign country is destabilizing to all of Europe. It is a danger to peace around the world. And of course, it robs millions of Ukrainians of the basic rights of dignity, safety,

Feb 262022
 
 February 26, 2022
All-ages camp is postponed till 2023

For many years, UUSS families and members of all ages have spent a two-night weekend at the lovely Camp Norge in Alta, usually over a weekend in June.  This year it will not be happening. Due to family needs, this year we don’t have our two lead coordinators for the camp.  (The work involves recruiting