Rev Roger

Mar 262025
 
 March 26, 2025
Congrats, Rev. Rosemary Dodd

A newly ordained UU minister! Several UUSS members, two ministers, and three staff members attended the ordination of our former ministerial intern on Sunday afternoon, March 9. Rosemary was ordained by the Unitarian Universalist of Petaluma (UUP), the congregation where she and her brother grew up and where her parents are founding members. Our own Irina Tchantceva

Mar 072025
 
 March 7, 2025
Unitarian Heritage Tour in England with David Usher & Roger Jones

Unitarian Heritage Tour in England with David Usher & Roger Jones London & Beyond from Sept. 25-Oct. 6, 2025 UUSS members and their friends are invited to make a Unitarian pilgrimage to England with Rev. Roger. Our guide is the Rev. Dr. David Usher, an English minister who served as the Unitarian district minister and

Feb 122025
 
 February 12, 2025
Memorial Service for our member Jon Peterson

at UUSS at 10:30 am, Saturday, May 10. Jon was a longtime UU in Alaska, Illinois, and California, a legislative analyst, an educator and a researcher in education finance. He co-founded our Caregivers Support program at UUSS and had been active in a caregivers support group with Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center.  Rev. Roger &

Jan 242025
 
 January 24, 2025
Musical Favorites from the Movies

Concert Sunday, Feb. 2, at 2:00pm at UUUS. A Magical Afternoon Concert featuring Irina Tchantceva, Anthony Taviani, and friends from UUSS and beyond! Tickets at the door: $20 – adults $10 – students free for kids under 12 Note: if you purchased a seat for the concert in our Fall Service Auction,  your name will be

Jan 162025
 
 January 16, 2025

For this favorite annual service on Sunday, Feb. 16, congregants from every decade of age will present their two-minute answers in response to this question from a poem by the late Mary Oliver: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” We seek to hear from UUSS

Jan 092025
 
 January 9, 2025
Sermon Reflections: Gentle Epiphanies

Sunday, Jan. 12, from 9:30 to 10:15 am in the Fahs Room and the second Sunday of every month. This month’s theme will be Gentle Epiphanies from last Sunday, Jan. 5. We will reflect on the epiphanies that Rev. Roger and Courtney shared and share some our own, gentle or otherwise. Come join us to

Jan 052025
 
 January 5, 2025
Sitting meditation 2nd & 4th & 5th Wednesdays 6:00 pm

Jan. 8, 22, 29  in the UUSS Library and on Zoom with Rev. Roger.  We’ll introduce ourselves, light the Chalice, and have some words of guidance before sitting for 20 minutes to practice awareness of our breathing and the present moment.  No previous experience is necessary. Feel free to contact Rev. Roger if you have any

Jan 032025
 
 January 3, 2025
The Mini-forest Revolution in Urban Areas (like Sacramento!)

Thursday, Jan. 16, 6:00 pm at Friends Meetinghouse Islands of greenery have begun appearing in urban areas, featuring plants that are native to each region. The Miyawaki Mini-Forest concept originated in Japan and has been taking root worldwide. The Mini-Forest Revolution by Hannah Lewis explains what local residents need to create one. UUSS newcomer Muriel

Dec 212024
 
 December 21, 2024
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Join us at 7:00 pm Tuesday for carols, readings, a time of quiet, special music and a special message. Our Christmas Eve offering will be donated in its entirety to The Creation District, an arts-based drop-in center for homeless and at-risk youth and young adults in downtown Sacramento. All ages welcome for this magical tradition! 

Dec 172024
 
 December 17, 2024

UUSS Welcome Hall–Fellowship & Refreshments. Stop by this afternoon to visit with ministers and staff, members and friends. Enjoy a hot beverage, snacks, and warm conversation. We’ll provide coffee, tea, and snacks, but if you like to bake or find yourself with more treats than you can eat, feel free to bring some and we’ll share them!