Alliance-for-All program June 13 at 11:00 a.m. (come for snacks and sign-in at 10:45) in the UUSS Main Hall Library/Bookstore. Hear about this meaningful and lifesaving–yet simple–ministry. As those who live on the streets must survive this high temperatures, let’s learn about ways they are provided with water, food, respect, and referrals to places of
Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism Sunday Morning, June 2, 2019 In my sermon two weeks ago, I said the calling to racial justice is a recurrent challenge for all congregations in our Unitarian Universalist movement. It also is a challenge for our UU denomination at large, the UUA. In spite of our idealism, the UU
There is a dollar-for-dollar challenge gift to raise $1 million for this nationwide organization of Unitarian Universalists of color toward the goal of greater equity, pluralism and participation in our UU movement. Background: In 2017, the board of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) board set the goal of raising $5 million for Black Lives of
2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2019 A Farewell Benefit Recital Ina J, piano with Sandro L, violin Works of J. Brahms, J.S. Bach, F. Chopin, and Jon Schmidt (a UUSS Sunday favorite) Reception afterward hosted by UUSS volunteers A Benefit Recital – No Charge Ina is offering a concert free of charge as a community artist
Lessons from a 2019 Interfaith Pilgrimage to Honduras–Sister Ann Pratt, OP, will speak about her experience as one of 75 faith leaders who spent time with communities in Honduras who have been impacted by repression, militarization, and impoverishment. These interfaith delegates wanted to understand what circumstances are compelling thousands of Hondurans to leave their country. Presenting with
Ramon and Karen Urbano of the Davis Church are hosting a house party and fundraiser to introduce Sacramento Valley UUs to the Rev. Ranwa Hammamy, the new Executive Director of our UU statewide justice organization. It takes place 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at their lovely home near Woodland. Carpooling encouraged. Register for
The Board of Trustees will finish the budget proposal this Thursday night for approval by the congregation at the May 19 Congregational Meeting at 11:50 a.m. after the Sunday service. It should end by 1:00 p.m. and Nursery Care will continue till then in Room 11. Meeting agenda includes election of members of the Board
Dave Dawson is a UUSS member who coordinates our volunteers to clean up a mile section of the the American River parkway not far from church and not far from Panera (where he and his crew gather to collapse over coffee after their good deeds). Among this and other acts of stewardship, Dave also takes
UUSS is hosting a 6-week bereavement support group for those who have been grieving the death of someone close to them. The group will be led by Chaplain Gregory Ingram, M. Div., who works for Vitas Healthcare and Hospice. He brings divinity school training and years of experience in supporting those who are in hospice