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Mar 152020
 
 March 15, 2020
Family Testimonial for Stewardship

Kurt & Stephanie made this video of the testimonial they would have given in the March 15 service at UUSS if it hadn’t been cancelled. I appreciate their flexibility as well as their support of the mission and ministries of this congregation. Stewardship Month began March 1. This is when members, friends and other supporters

Mar 152020
 
 March 15, 2020

A UU minister’s opinion article in the Washington Post on Sunday, March 15. Click below to read the op-ed by the Rev. Galen Guengrich, All Souls Unitarian Church, New York City. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/03/14/love-time-coronavirus/

Mar 142020
 
 March 14, 2020

While  in-person Sunday Services are cancelled and the church building is closed, we are developing ways to stay connected with one another. Sunday 11 AM – Zoom worship service  (see instructions below) Twice a week: Minister’s Message email for connection and updates (if you get the Unigram by email, you’ll get this) Tuesday 7:00 PM Zoom worship service (see

Mar 122020
 
 March 12, 2020

In compliance with guidance from the Department of Public Health and the California Governor’s proclamation to mitigate the Covid-19 virus, we will be suspending Sunday services, Religious Education programs and Nursery Care at UUSS from now through March 31. In addition, larger group activities at UUSS are cancelled through March 31, or until further notice.

Mar 062020
 
 March 6, 2020

Set your clocks ahead, as Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 AM March 8. Don’t be late to the 10:30 service or to Sunday Morning Spiritual Practices (this Sunday it’s Tai Chi and Qi Gong with John, 9:45 to 10:15).

Feb 262020
 
 February 26, 2020

March is Stewardship Season.  It’s the month when we make our pledges of monetary support to UUSS for the next budget year.  The Stewardship goal is an overall increase of 9.2% in pledges from the current year’s budget. Reaching this goal will enable us to pay our staff members fairly, continue progress on the goals

Jan 292020
 
 January 29, 2020

“Rob on the Road” on PBS KVIE this week featured the “moving ministry” of Mercy Pedalers in Sacramento.  Our growing UUSS team of Pedalers provides a ministry of presence to folks who live on the streets or by the parkway in several of the neighborhoods not far from UUSS.  You can talk with one of

Jan 182020
 
 January 18, 2020
UUSS readers/actors of all ages needed

for the Jan. 26 all-ages service, when we will perform a 15-minute scripted version of the children’s book Old Turtle and the Broken Truth. This service was very popular last year, so we’re doing it again in response to requests! We have several speaking and acting roles not yet filled.  Some would be suitable for

Jan 172020
 
 January 17, 2020
“Screen-agers:  Growing Up in a Digital Age” film & discussion

—Friday, Feb. 7, 6:00 p.m.—an important event for families and all who care about the effect of screens, phones & social media on all kids and youth. Open to the whole community!  Film and discussion suitable for ages 10 and older. Hosted at UUSS Friday, Feb. 7, 6:00 supper, 6:30 film, 7:30 discussion. $10 per

Jan 102020
 
 January 10, 2020

on Jan. 12, it will be Tai Chi & Qi Gong for beginners (or experienced folks), 9:45-10:15 a.m. in the Fahs Classroom. This happens the 2nd Sunday. (The Labyrinth Walk was last Sunday, the 1st Sunday.)