Sarah Turner

Gratitude to UUSS volunteers for Performing for Peace Concert

Mar 212017
 
 March 21, 2017
Gratitude to UUSS volunteers for Performing for Peace Concert

It was our Refugee Support Team’s great pleasure to host resettled refugee artists, families, International Rescue Committee (IRC) staff, and many visitors to UUSS for a very full evening of wonderful friendship fueled by great food and beautiful art and music on Saturday, March 11. We especially appreciate all 50+ of the volunteers from UUSS

Games Night hosts needed

Mar 142017
 
 March 14, 2017

We are looking for volunteers to host Games Night over the next few months. No need to plan a featured game (unless you want to!).  You can just show up with lemonade/iced tea and host an evening of open gaming (with potluck). Contact us if you are interested in helping out at gamesnight@uuss.org.

Play St. Paddy’s Day Jeopardy! Fri. 3/17

Mar 142017
 
 March 14, 2017
Play St. Paddy's Day Jeopardy! Fri. 3/17

GAMES NIGHT FRIDAY, MARCH 17 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. SOPHIA FAHS CLASSROOM Join us for St. Paddy’s Day Themed Jeopardy! Bring an Irish or green-colored dish for the potluck.

Refugee Benefit Concert & Art Show – Saturday, Mar. 11

Feb 272017
 
 February 27, 2017
Refugee Benefit Concert & Art Show - Saturday, Mar. 11

Performing for Peace Benefit Concert and Art Show for IRC and  Sacramento Refugees Saturday, March 11, 2o17  7:00 – 9:00 p.m. UUSS Sanctuary Purchase $15 tickets in advance (in the Welcome Hall) $20 at the door ($5.00 for children under 12)

Thank You to the Men’s Group – refugee donations

Feb 252017
 
 February 25, 2017

A big THANK YOU! to the Men’s Group for their recent donation of Refugee Welcome Kits to the International Rescue Committee.  They raised a total of $420 to create these kits with the basic necessities needed for refugees to start their new lives in Sacramento.  Thank you for your generosity!

We donated 5 Refugee Work Bags!

Feb 252017
 
 February 25, 2017
We donated 5 Refugee Work Bags!

Thanks to all who participated in the Refugee Work Bag Drive last Sunday, Feb. 19.  We donated a total of 5 work bags to the International Rescue Committee to help refugees start out on the right foot in their new careers.  Great work!

Games Night – Friday, Feb. 17 @ 6 PM

Feb 152017
 
 February 15, 2017

Join us on Friday, Feb. 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fahs Room for a casual night of open gaming and potluck.  Bring your favorite party games and a snack to share.

Refugee Work Bag Drive – Sunday, Feb. 19

Feb 082017
 
 February 8, 2017
Refugee Work Bag Drive - Sunday, Feb. 19

Help refugees begin their careers by donating work bags filled with these basic items: Reusable Water Bottle Insulated Lunch Bag Watch Portfolio Holder USB Stick (8 GB) Notebook & Pen Mini First Aid Kit Umbrella Optional: Gift Card under $50 Drop off your donations in the Welcome Hall on Sunday, Feb. 19.  For more information, email refugeesupport@uuss.org.

BLM Justice Night Walk – Saturday, Feb. 4th

Jan 302017
 
 January 30, 2017
BLM Justice Night Walk - Saturday, Feb. 4th

UUSS is joining Black Lives Matter Sacramento in their Justice Night Walk on Saturday, February 4 at 5:00 p.m. The purpose is to lift the names of the 11 black lives that were tragically lost in 2016 by the hands of Sacramento law enforcement. We will meet on the corner of Valley Hi Drive and

Refugee Volunteer Luncheon – Sunday, Feb. 5

Jan 302017
 
 January 30, 2017
Refugee Volunteer Luncheon - Sunday, Feb. 5

Calling all UUSS Refugee Volunteers! Grab a bowl of soup after service and join us in the Sanctuary for a luncheon on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 12:00pm. This is an opportunity for us to share our experiences since our program began a year ago: – 2016 UUSS “bike drive” – “Welcome Kit” collections – “Coats and

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