Performers include the UUSS Choir, Irina Tchantceva, Anthony Tavianini, Christiana Quick-Cleveland, Zado Women’s Eastern European Choir, Tsavo & Boynarr on Senegalese drums, a great Ukranian singer, a Russian accordion, and words and pictures by Afghan refugee neighbors and friends. Stop by our table Sunday after church buy tickets at the door before 2:00, or buy
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MINISTERIAL INTERN Our new intern will participate in the worship service this Sunday and stay for the annual Activity Fair and then participate in the Soul Matters group facilitators’ training with Rev. Lucy. Here’s in intro: Sophia McKean is a seminarian at Meadville-Lombard Theological School in Chicago (my own seminary from
Sunday, Aug. 10, 12:00 noon, Fahs Classroom. Forum after church with Rev. Roger & Prof. John Watkins, University of Minnesota. “The end is near!” has been heard for generations in many churches and popular culture like the bestselling but bad Left Behind novels. Like much ideology of white Christian nationalism, “rapture” thinking is not Biblical.
This class is now closed and full! Among us at UUSS are people with a variety of backgrounds with the Bible — and none at all. As we encounter Jesus of Nazareth we will hear one another’s perspectives and learn about academic approaches to the Gospels. Freewill donation of $25 suggested to support Adult Enrichment.
Sunday, July 13, Noon in the Fahs Room. A one person show sampling the speeches of this popular 19th century orator who defended free thought, agnosticism, women’s rights, science, and the abolition of slavery. Written and performed by Sean O’Brien. No charge; free will donations welcome. Contact: theaterone@uuss.org
May 25, 2025 Tomorrow is Memorial Day, a national holiday set aside to honor all those who lost their lives while serving in the United States military. Many among us are thinking this weekend of lost loved ones, relatives, friends, and fellow service members who died in the line of duty, those who went missing
Faith and fear in foreign relations from 1650s England to Trump & Brazil’s Bolsonaro The Second Tuesday Forum with Rev. Roger & Prof. John Watkins May 13, 7:00 pm In the Library/Bookstore or at uuss.org/online. Let’s learn about the direct impact of religious convictions on Western diplomacy over four centuries, from England’s relations with the
Dear Congregation, If you are wondering about whether to contact a minister, that’s a good reason to do so! We are available for a pastoral counseling appointment. Also, both of us love to hear from our members, friends, volunteers, and newcomers about your experience with UUSS. We welcome your feedback and are happy to discuss your ideas for deeper
It is inspiring to work with the committee that plans and runs our annual pledge drive. I want to extend my thanks to them for the many hours of collaborative conversation, the detail work and the big-picture thinking, and their own generosity toward the operating budget. It’s a lot of work for them, not to
