Rev Roger

Sep 112016
 
 September 11, 2016
Pastoral Prayer for September 11, 2016--our All-Ages Ingathering Service

by Rev. Roger Jones* Please join me now for these words of prayer and for a minute of silent reflection. Spirit of Life, breathe in us now.  Call us forth into days of peace, courage, healing and hope.  God of Love, shine in our hearts.  Shine forth in our words and our actions.  Let us

Sep 112016
 
 September 11, 2016
Dedication Ceremony for Sanctuary Sculpture “Embraced”

Sunday during the Sept. 11 worship service we had a brief dedication ceremony  for a new gift of art on our wall. With the title of “Embraced,” it is a beautiful metalwork sculpture by Patty Taylor Gutermute & William Ishmael. We give our deep thanks for their generous gifts of time and talent in designing

Sep 112016
 
 September 11, 2016

“We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: The inherent worth and dignity of every person Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations A free and responsible search for truth and meaning The right of conscience and

Aug 252016
 
 August 25, 2016

Dear UUSS, In a Q & A format, this posting describes the upcoming election (in June of 2017) of the next president of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This includes how we at UUSS may play a part in the democratic process, who is running for the office, and what the job description is.

Aug 212016
 
 August 21, 2016
A very busy Sunday at UUSS

Today we had 8 folks for the Exploring UUism class at 9:30, plus some folks in silent meditation at the same time. We had a very full service with a powerful sermon on hope by Rev. Lucy, who shortly thereafter went on vacation. In the nursery were 12 kids and in our next-to-the-last RE Summer

Aug 192016
 
 August 19, 2016
A Woman President for the Unitarian Universalist Association

The next spiritual, organizational, and fundraising leader of our denomination will be the first woman in that post! All three current nominees are women; two of them under age 50, which would give us the youngest UUA president elected since 1985. Another candidate, a bit older, is a former Catholic nun. All bring varied talents

Aug 182016
 
 August 18, 2016
Reception:  meet Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, Candidate for President of the UUA

You are invited to a reception and fundraiser! Meet the Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray Candidate for President of the Unitarian Universalist Association 5:00-6:30 p.m., Sunday, August 28, 2016 Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento (map) 2425 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento 95819 RSVP to roger@susanfrederickgray.com  More INFO at www.susanfrederickgray.com Susan will be giving the Sunday sermon at 10:30 AM at

Jul 252016
 
 July 25, 2016
Roger's trip to Budapest and Transylvania, Days 1 & 2

Greetings from Beautiful Budapest! In an easy and scenic, sunnyshuttle ride from the airport after a heavy rainstorm, I remembered that my knowledge of Spanish, Latin or even a few German words would not help:  Hungarian seems otherworldly, with no cognates.  No words look decipherable, except Unitarius and templom, the word for church!  Fortunately, many

Jul 222016
 
 July 22, 2016

Don’t miss Rev. Lucy’s sermon  at the 10;30 service and the tour and orientation for newcomers at noon on the 4th Sunday of the month.  If you come early, don’t miss our Sunday Morning Spiritual Practice, which starts at 9:45 in Classroom 6.  This week’s practice is reading and reflecting on poetry or a sacred