Upcoming Services
Upcoming Sunday Services
To request ASL interpretation for an upcoming service, please contact the office. Interpretation services require 10 days advance notice.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. at 2425 Sierra Avenue
Child Care Staff on duty from 10:15-12:00
Our Children and Youth Programs are also at 10:30 a.m.
April 28
A Faithful Commitment to Values: An Ideology Is Not a Faith
Rev. Dr. Roger Jones preaching with Worship Associate Dawn Huebner, Music Director Anthony Tavianini, Pianist Irina Tchantceva.
The word “faith” generates a lot of conversation and even discomfort at a UU congregation. But if we don’t claim it, then it will continue to be used only by movements that exclude people from the human embrace of dignity, compassion, honesty, and freedom. Come today to show and share what it means to side with love.
*Exploring UUism: Social Justice is this month’s topic at 9:30: Learn more about our tradition in the Fahs Classroom. Nursery care is available.
May 5
Pluralism: A Pilgrimage of the Spirit
Rev. Dr. Roger Jones preaching with Ministerial Intern Rosemary Dodd, Worship Associate Courtney O’Neill and Music Director Anthony Tavianini
Musical Guests: Sacramento Master Singers with Conductor Dr. Ralph Hughes and Pianist Heidi Van Regenmorter
Achieving pluralism among cultural, class, and religious differences is not easy. Yet without it, we would not be who we are now. Pluralism is one of the six main values of the proposed statement to describe our UU movement. Also today, the Master Singers will offer three choral pieces (two of them written by people in our congregation, Lisa Bunker and Conor Manion).
Labyrinth meditation in the meadow at 9:30. Come early to the service to light Candles of Joy & Sorrow and fill out a prayer card for the ministers (or submit it by Friday at this link).
May 12
Circle Service!
A Circle Service for All Ages with Ministerial Intern Rosemary Dodd, Rev. Dr. Roger Jones, Religious Education Coordinator Crystal Fountain, Worship Associates Andy Cramer & Karen Sparrow, the UUSS Choir, Music Director Anthony Tavianini, Pianist Irina Tchantceva, Altar Designer Terrie Taylor
In addition to brief music and words of reflection, we will have a ritual touching on today’s theme. The service also will include a ceremony to welcome the congregation’s most recent new members and their families during the service.
Newcomers’ Orientation to UUSS with tour of campus starts 15 minutes after service, ending at 1:00. Look for other newcomers and your guide at the Welcome Table. The Justice & Equity Theme will be holding a monthly conversation today. Check Friday’s Weekly Message for details.
May 19
The Stories behind Tattoos: More than Skin-deep
Rev. Dr. Roger Jones preaching with Ministerial Intern Rosemary Dodd, Worship Associate Celia Buckley, Religious Education Coordinator Crystal Fountain, Music Director Anthony Tavianini, Pianist Irina Tchantceva, Singer Sarah Patton.
Congregational Meeting right after the service. All welcome, but Members are needed so we can conduct business. Grab your coffee and a snack and sit down with exciting UUSS handouts.
Come to hear a few UUSS members describe (but not show) a special tattoo and explain why it’s meaningful for them. Tattoo artistry has an ancient history, overlapping with spiritual traditions and religious rituals. Tattoos touch on creativity and inspiration, personal identity, commitments, and communities. (Contact Roger by May 10 if you have one!) We also honor this year’s Religious Education volunteers in a brief ritual today. 
Our Recent Sermons
Pluralism: A Pilgrimage of the Spirit 5/5 Rev. Dr. Roger Jones
A Faithful Commitment to Values: An Ideology Is Not a Faith 4/28 Rev. Dr. Roger Jones
Bowing to the Spirits of Nature: Let’s Visit a Shinto Shrine 4/21 Rev. Dr. Roger Jones
Potluck Theology: Stone Soup for the UU Soul 4/14 Ministerial Intern Rosemary Dodd
No Laughing Matter: Committed, Loving, Generous! 4/7 Rev. Dr. Roger Jones
Rolling Away The Stone 3/31 Ministerial Intern Rosemary Dodd
A Faith Worth Living For: Inspirations from Our Polish Forbears 3/24 Rev. Dr. Roger Jones