This congregation has a practice of giving away half of every Sunday’s offering to an organization that is working to make a difference in the world. Loaves and Fishes is the largest service provider in Sacramento for the unhoused. For over 40 years they have provided warm meals, essential survival supplies and services for nearly 1,000
Plan to stay after church Sunday, Sept. 8! Following our annual ingathering service for all ages, please come to the covered patio and visit the many tables hosted by our activity groups and volunteer committees at UUSS. This is a great way to connect with this community and find opportunities to deepen your life. There
All ages welcome to enjoy this major work of Japanese animation fantasy, “Spirited Away.” Made in 2001, the film won an Academy Award. This is a follow up to the lecture presented Aug. 4 on Shinto religion and architecture by our member Mrea Csorba, Ph.D. Her slides demonstrated how ancient artistic elements continue to show
in the Welcome Hall 5:30 pm Friday, Aug. 16 (eating at 6:00). Join us for this month’s family dinner! This is open to all ages, families, singles, all who enjoy community and sharing a simple meal together. To be informed of the next Friday Family Dinner night, subscribe to the RE and Family Ministry Outreach,
Sunday, August 11, 9:25-10:15 am (enter the main building to reach the Fahs Room) If you heard or read Rev. Roger’s August 4 sermon (Toxic Soup), join us this Sunday before church for a session of engaging more deeply. We’ll consider its themes of confronting political opinions we dislike and especially facing current threats of
Everyone in the UUSS community is invited to join this new, monthly event: Family Dinner Potluck on Friday, June 21, 5:30pm We will plan to eat at 6:00pm and wrap up around 7:30pm Bring a dish to share and meet us in the UUSS Main Welcome Hall There are facilities for re-heating food Send questions to CrystalFountain@uuss.org
June 9 training: The Welcome Team is looking for members and friends who are interested in volunteering as Greeters on Sunday mornings. This role ensures that UUSS is a community of hospitality. We especially seek those willing to step up to the role of Head Greeter, which is on a rotating basis, once every month or
Still Waiting to Hear! Members and friends have responded with enthusiasm to the call to support our staff, ministers and programs and to support our mission. As of Thursday, UUSS has received pledges from 295 households totaling $589, 982. However, we still have not heard from 36 pledgers. Please let us know your intentions for the upcoming budget!
In Roger’s sermon on April 7, he spoke of how a friend in another church had said that pledging generously helped her to feel more connected with her congregation, rather than waiting to feel a strong connection first. “As we give more generously, we can deepen our sense of belonging,” she said. I also have
