Rev Roger

Apr 022016
 
 April 2, 2016
Sunday Morning before the service -- a new Spiritual Practice every week

— Join us Sunday, April 3, at the outdoor Labyrinth in the meadow (beyond the far side of the sanctuary building) for simple instructions and a walk in silence around the Labyrinth.  9:45 AM to 10:15 AM, leaving plenty of time to get to the service.  Your kids are welcome but for those who would

Mar 252016
 
 March 25, 2016
Milestones, Joys and Sorrows ritual this Sunday--

Every 4th Sunday of the month (March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26) we use this ritual of water and stone to recognize the diversity of celebrations, hopes, milestones and sorrows that exist among us as a gathered community.  You are invited to come forward and drop a small stone in the large vessel

Mar 132016
 
 March 13, 2016

Shortly after the Sunday service, join our Earth Justice Ministry for a showing of this locally-produced film about the struggle for access to clean, safe and affordable water in California.  It was co-produced by the UU Justice Ministry of California and the Environmental Justice Coalition for Water.  Rev. Amanda Ford will be present with us

Mar 082016
 
 March 8, 2016

What’s the plan? As noted in February’s Unigram, UUSS plans to have a UU seminarian here for nine months in the next budget year.  The student will do a wide range of ministry with us on a full time basis.  When Rev. Roger is away for six months of sabbatical leave, the intern will have

Mar 032016
 
 March 3, 2016

UUSS Hiking Group—this new activity group takes off Sunday, March 6, at 2:00 PM. See more in the Blue Sheet announcements. This is the last weekend to see “Steel Magnolias” on our stage. At last Sunday’s matinee the cast got a standing ovation. (And the set and sound design deserve an ovation too.) See: theaterone.org

Mar 032016
 
 March 3, 2016

Please read about Rev. Dave Scheuneman’s retreat in the March Unigram newsletter.  Let Rev. Roger know by Friday if you wish to come.  We have room for a few more, but are planning on lunch.  Latecomers are welcome but bring a bag lunch.  There will, however, be enough coffee and tea for everyone at 8:30

Feb 292016
 
 February 29, 2016

If you are free Wednesday and can make it to the State Theatre in downtown Auburn for this performance, you will be so grateful! Piano (Rachmaninoff/Corelli) plus very moving and inspiring words by a noted activist. It could be just what you’ve needed! http://www.mysfuu.org/upcoming-events-1

Feb 272016
 
 February 27, 2016

Tomorrow’s service (Feb. 28) features a sermon by Rev. Lucy and great music by our UUSS choir and pianist. I’ll be there too! Our Board of Trustees is busy making chili for the 2nd Chili Sunday, so plan to stay after. Rev. Lucy and lay leaders will lead a 4th Sunday UUSS Orientation and Tour

Feb 202016
 
 February 20, 2016

So many visitors and other folks comment on how lively, friendly, warm and generous this congregation is. The program year is barely half over, and so much is happening at UUSS. Thank you! Now it’s time to think about the next program year and to pledge our support to the budget that will support our