The Unigram
Newsletter for February 2020
Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento
2425 Sierra Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95825
Office (916) 483-9283
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February 2:
Cancel Culture
Rev. Lucy Bunch, preaching with Rev. Dr. Roger Jones
Worship Associate Molly Stuart, Irina Tchantceva, piano
Whether it's "cancel culture," "ghosting," or good old fashioned shunning, our culture is awash in ways to cut people off and out of our lives and our culture. We will explore these challenges and consider how we can counter the negativity, while still making good choices about living our values.
- Sunday Spiritual Practices at 9:45 a.m.: Labyrinth walk in the meadow
- Soup Sunday offered by Family Ministry Team & Religious Education - $5 donation
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February 9: The Thread You Follow
Rev. Marcus Hartlief, preaching, with Rev. Lucy Bunch, Worship Associate Jed Shapiro
Music Director Keith Atwater and the UUSS Choir; Pianist Irina Tchantceva
The spiritual path, or the journey of any human life, cannot be neatly drawn on a map. In our faith of many paths, with each of us following our unique threads, what holds us together as Unitarian Universalists?
We are excited to have Rev Marcus Hartleif joining us this Sunday. Reverend Hartlief is the minister of the UU Congregation of Marin. Brought up in the Bay Area, Rev. Hartlief is a graduate of Starr King Seminary in Berkeley where he and Rev Lucy studied together. He has served congregations in Vancouver, British Columbia and Rochester, New York.
Rev. Roger is preaching to the UUs in Marin today in a pulpit exchange.
- Candles of Sorrow and Celebration may be lit as you arrive for the service
- Sunday Morning Spiritual Practices at 9:45 a.m.: QiGong and Tai Chi Chuan in the Fahs Room
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February 16: Who Steers this Boat? The Theory, Practice & Mystery of a UU Congregation
Rev. Dr. Roger Jones, preaching, with Rev. Lucy Bunch, Worship Associate Karen Sparrow;
Music Director Keith Atwater, UUSS Chalice Singers, Pianist Irina Tchantceva
As the nation remembers its presidents this holiday weekend, let’s consider the purpose of governance in our free and independent congregations, which started in the US in the late 1700s. How do we manage ourselves differently from other faith communities, and how are we similar? In a church of diverse beliefs, what holds us together? What might be holding us back? Sixth in our sermon series on UU Theology for the 21st Century; come Tuesday at 2:00 or 6:30 p.m. for discussion on this topic.
- Exploring UUism at 9:30 a.m.: Faith for UUs-- in the Fahs Classroom
- Sunday Spiritual Practices, 9:45 a.m.: Mindfulness Practice with Ann Kronser, Room 6
- Child Care goes from 9:20 a.m. until noon today
- Final Soup Sunday of the Winter offered by UUSS Board of Trustees & Gen X & Baby Boomers Group
- Forum at noon with Michelle Nevins, Executive Director, Del Oro Caregivers Resource Center. Grab a bowl of Soup, come into the Sanctuary, learn about their great work.
February 23: Your One Wild and Precious Life—A Service for All Ages
Rev. Dr. Roger Jones with Rev. Lucy Bunch and various UUSS voices, Worship Associate Fred Best; Music Director Keith Atwater, UUSS Choir, Pianist Irina Tchantceva
Eleven congregants from age 9 to age 101 will present their two-minute answer in response to this question from the late Mary Oliver: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Kids are invited to help with collection of today’s offering. There is no
Religious Education today, but the Room 11 Nursery is open 9:20 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Sunday Spiritual Practices at 9:45 a.m.: Reading and Responding to Poetry
- Nursery Care 9:20 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. so adults can attend events before and after service
- Milestones—Joys and Sorrows Ritual takes place in today’s service
- Newcomers’ Orientation & Tour, 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: starts in the Library/Bookstore
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March 1: Leading in Love: A Time to Thrive
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Guest preacher Rev. Dr. Abhi Janamanchi, with Rev. Dr. Roger Jones and Rev. Lucy Bunch, Worship Associate Larry Boles; Music Director Keith Atwater, UUSS Choir, Pianist Irina Tchantceva
In these times of crisis and challenge, what is needed from values-based community like ours? Reflecting on our UU heritage and our current vitality as a religious movement, Rev. Janamanchi brings us a message of courage and creativity. (A profile about him appears later in this issue.) Come for great music and an inspiring message to launch our Spring Stewardship Campaign. This is the time when members, friends and supporters of UUSS make pledges toward the mission and ministries of UUSS for the next budget year.
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Shared Offering Recipient:
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center
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Every Sunday we give half the offering (i.e., donations not designated as pledge payments) to a local not-for-profit organization—one for each month of the year. In December, we contributed $3,471 to Sacramento Food Bank. We also collected $1,760 on Christmas Eve for River City Food Bank. We have a new community partner in February:
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center.
It supports families and individuals caring for frail elders or other adults with disabling forms of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, or stroke. Given the stress and monetary cost of care for such disabling conditions, donations make the services available to people of all financial situations. On February 2, UUSS member Jon Peterson will staff a table in the Welcome Hall to tell you more about Del Oro’s work to be a force for healing in the local community. Come learn about Del Oro’s services meet and converse with Executive Director Michelle Nevins during Soup Sunday lunch in the sanctuary at noon on Sunday, February 16.
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Last Soup Sundays for the Winter
February 2 & 16
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We celebrate the remaining two Soup Sundays with the masterful chefs of the Family Ministry Team and Religious Education on February 2 and our UUSS Board of Trustees on February 16. The soups seem to get better and better and the gatherings around the tables larger. The fellowship in community is the heart of these events. Please join us! A donation of $5.00 goes towards the programs of the church.
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Rev. Roger’s Message:
Screen Time and Scream Time: Where’s My Phone?
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I struggle to keep up. I can’t keep up! Email, Facebook, text messages, Twitter, and Instagram. Passwords to remember and update. Web-surfing can quickly turn into web-sinking. It can steal my time and my scramble my serenity. Of course, I know how convenient these technologies can be, yet I wrestle with all of it. Being so cranky makes me feel old … as old as I am!
I can barely imagine what life is like for those who now growing up who do not know any other way of relating to the world than with cell phones and iPads and constant electronic updates. Kids in the US and some other countries spend on average seven hours a week on phones, video games and computers—not counting screen time needed for school.
A whole new generation is Growing up in the Digital Age. That is the subtitle of a remarkable documentary film entitled Screenagers. The filmmaker is a physician and a mother of two. She realized the stress level in her family in these times is of a different order than it was when she was growing up. She explores how various families deal with the challenges of screen life.
On Friday evening, February 7, our Family Ministry Team will sponsor a showing of this film at UUSS. We’ll have a discussion and find support and ideas from one another in a no-shame zone. Sign up at the Religious Education & Family Ministry Table on Sunday so we have enough seats and food for you .
Or click this link to sign up online
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I hope you can attend this event. (Film and discussion are intended for everyone ten and older.)
You are welcome to join us
even if you are not facing the struggles of parents and grandparents of youth for whom electronic devices are constant companions. We need all the support we can get!
Wishing you serenity, wisdom and courage--
Rev. Dr. Roger D. Jones
PS - Speaking of online conveniences… Don’t forget to log in to
www.togetherauction.com/uuss
to submit donations of your time and talents, creativity and hospitality, or airline tickets and a resort vacation. Our March 7 dinner and service auction will be a fun event. It’s also a chance to buy raffle tickets or bid on cool ways to Eat, Play, and Connect for the rest of the year. See you there!
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Finding Rev. Roger in February
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To have a good conversation, let’s make an appointment! We can find a time to meet that works for your schedule and mine. I’d love to connect with you, so give me a call. I’m here Tuesday to Thursday afternoons and evenings. Friday and Saturday are days for writing or UUSS-related events. Monday is my day off. I’ll be in San Rafael on February 9 to exchange pulpits with their minister, and Rev. Lucy will host him at UUSS. Don’t miss hearing him!
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We shall be known by the company we keep
By the ones who circle round to tend these fires
We shall be known by the ones who sow and reap
The seeds of change, alive from deep within the earth
It is time now, it is time now that we thrive
It is time we lead ourselves into the well
It is time now, and what a time to be alive
In this Great Turning we shall learn to lead in love
-MaMuse
This is the song I chose as part of our sermon series on A UU theology for the 21st Century. We sing it at least once a month. Many of you have told me how much you appreciate it and the message it offers.
You can see a video of the composers singing it here
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Last Sunday, I was asked about the reference in the lyrics to the “the well.” The line of the song reads, “it is time we lead ourselves into the well.” Great question. The well is whatever
sustains and grounds you, it is a source that replenishes. What is your “well?” Is it family and
community? Do you draw from the strength of your ancestors or the power of the earth itself? Whatever your well is, I hope that you are drinking deeply and letting it quench your thirst. You will need refreshment and sustenance for the journey. It is time now that we thrive.
Sending love to all,
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Finding Rev. Lucy in February
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My regular office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. I love your visits. Please call or e-mail if you want to visit so I can be sure to be available for you.
You can access my calendar at
calendly.com/revlucyb
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Music Director's Message:
It's Almost Spring and Music is in the Air!
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As we begin a new year and embrace all that 2020 brings, know that our UU choir always welcomes new members. Perhaps you were waiting until Christmas has passed, but want to sing? There's a place for you in the choir! We are joining with other area UU choirs at an exciting choral fest on Saturday afternoon and evening, March 21, at the Grass Valley UU church. All who love to sing are invited to this workshop/new music sampling/mini-concert!
We're also excited about including instrumentalists in our music ministry, so contact me (at
keith@uuss.org
) if you play an instrument. Please give a big thank you to our cellists, bassist, flautist, guitar, ukuleles, autoharpist, and others who have made music with and for us all. . Thanks to our chalice singers, too!
And our pastors and I have been planning ahead for our second annual "All Music" service for all ages, tentatively scheduled for Sunday, May 10 - you won't want to miss that!
PS--All are welcome to join the weekly UUSS Choir rehearsal, Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., in the Fahs Classroom.
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After a long decline in his health, our member Verner Pete Larsen passed away in his sleep on January 17, at age 93. As a former Greeter, in recent years he sat in the back and managed the hearing-assistance devices. He joined UUSS in 1974 and had been a Unitarian Universalist in other parts of the country. His wife, Velma, had died in 2005. In addition to many local friends, he leaves behind four sisters and his son, Bruce. A memorial service at UUSS will take place at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 27. If you knew him, you no doubt have beloved stories about golf, music, family, church, or meals together. If you didn't know him, you are welcome to attend anyway! His sisters invite memorial contributions in Pete’s honor to be made to the Heritage Fund; we will notify the family of the donors’ names.
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Our Guest Speaker on March 1 - a Betty Ch'maj Event!
Rev. Dr. Abhi Janamanchi
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We are pleased to welcome the return of Abhi Janamanchi to UUSS. He will lead a racial justice retreat February 29 (contact Rev. Lucy or Rev. Roger to register.) He will also deliver an inspiring sermon on March 1 (no reservation needed but come early to get a seat).
A native of India, he came to the U.S. in 1994 to attend Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago. Rev. Abhi is senior minister of Cedar Lane UU Church, Bethesda, MD (near Washington, DC). He has been a leader in our UU denomination and in interfaith and social justice work in the states where he has served congregations—Wisconsin, Florida, and Maryland. He also is a denominational ambassador to Unitarian churches in India.
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Rev. Abhi first preached for us about Hinduism and UUism for our 150th Anniversary; find a
sermon recording at this link
. His wife, Lalitha, will be joining him on this trip. They are the proud parents of two young adults, Abhimanyu and Yashashvi (pictured). Rev. Abhi’s visit is supported by a grant from the Dr. Betty Ch’maj Events Fund at UUSS, honoring a member who died in 1997. Betty was the founding professor of the American Studies program at Sacramento State.
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President's Message
February 2020
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February, the month of love! Time for congregants to consider running for office, time to contemplate attending Camp Norge, time to think about General Assembly being held in Providence, Rhode Island in June, and time to think of how we all contribute to creating positive actions in our community. This is a dynamic and vital community.
Speaking of creating….budget planning for 2020-21 is underway. We are looking forward to continued success in providing our staff with competitive salaries/benefits, offering spiritual education for our youth, making our facility safer, reducing our debt on the building, collaborating with our community partners, to name a few of our activities and achievements.
Thinking about love I am reminded of the Family Ministry Team’s hosting of the Christmas party, which I was lucky enough to be able to attend. My 7-year old grandson accompanied me although he was feeling quite insecure about attending an event where there would be many strangers. He arrived with his hood covering most of his head and face, and his all too usual defensive mode. However, upon meeting Jazzy and Dirk who took him by the hand and introduced him to the various craft activities available, the mask quickly dissolved into a little boy laughing, playing with the other children, creating crafts, and feeling very comfortable. We were about to eat the great food provided when he looked up at me and said, “Grand Maman, I love your Church!” And that is what this is all about! He will be returning from time to time (more often if I have my way) to attend Religious Education and partake in more activities as available. The feelings he communicated matched exactly how I felt after my first visit to UUSS! This is a wonderful place to be loved.
On that note, I send my love to all of you for a healthy and peaceful month. Thank you all for being part of this supportive community!
Warmly,
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Auction, Stewardship:
Both, And!
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This is a vibrant, challenging, growing time for UUSS. You may find yourself trying to decide which learning experience, spiritually deepening time, or social meeting you want to choose after the Sunday Service. Similarly, this year our two major fundraising events will overlap slightly.
The Service Auction (
Eat, Play, Connect
) is already soliciting donations for its March 7 event. Meanwhile, the Stewardship Campaign Team is behind the scenes, getting ready for its March 1 Kickoff for pledges for the coming budget year.
The Stewardship Campaign
(Leading in Love: A Time to Thrive
) will run to April 5.
Before you start thinking “Either, Or,” take a lesson from Rev. Lucy’s sermon on January 12, where she reminded us of the power of “Both, And.” Just as you might pull a bill out of your wallet to pay for coffee, write a check to slip into a birthday card, AND use a credit card to buy a new coat, so your generosity to UUSS can come from “different pockets.” The Service Auction is a wonderful social evening and our largest “funraiser,” providing many opportunities to get together with fellow UUs later in the year. AND, pledges to the Stewardship Campaign pay for about 75% of our annual budget, including the salaries of our wonderful staff. So as you think about how to support your UUSS community over the next few months, don’t limit yourself to “Either, Or.” Instead, think “Both, And.”
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Eat
(well),
Play
(often),
Connect
(always)
March 7 UUSS Service Auction & Dinner
Donations Accepted through February 16
Tickets on Sale Starting January 26
Pre-bidding Starting February 23
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The Service Auction serves two very important purposes each year: It raises money for the church and provides a really fun opportunity to make connections—both the night of the auction and at events that our generous members have offered to bring people together. It is a fun highlight of the UUSS church year. If you haven’t participated before, this is the year to get on board!
Donations to the Auction continue through February 16. Haven’t donated yet? Check
previous years’ catalogs
for some ideas. How about an offer to host another family at the Zoo? Or maybe have a picnic in your backyard. If you’re new to UUSS, gathering with friends or soon-to-be friends is a wonderful way to donate money to the church while getting to know others. Crackers and cheese with a little wine and conversation? No need to be fancy—just fanciful!
Tickets are on sale ($20/adult and $5/children under 12) each Sunday until they’re gone. Get yours now! You won’t want to miss the delicious dinner in store. Look for the menu online at the
Auction site
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Then the real fun starts in the run-up to the Auction! Starting on Sunday, February 23, Pre-Bidding starts. On February 23 and March 1, tables will be set up in the Fahs Room for after-the-service pre-bidding on the silent auction items. Think about checking out the
on-line catalog
before coming to church on those days so you know where to place your bids—OR, even more fun, walk around the tables to read the descriptions to see what tickles your fancy. BRING YOUR CALENDAR to make sure you’re bidding on an auction item that fits in your schedule.
Can’t be at the Auction on March 7? You can always take advantage of the “Buy it now” option during pre-bidding to ensure a place at the table or on the hike, a ride to the airport, or the opportunity to have John McMillan re-hang that missing closet door.
For those of you attending the Auction, you can check the schedule at the
Auction site
. This year, we will be announcing raffle winners in both a silent drawing AND in a live drawing. The Auction doors open at 5:00 p.m. See you there.
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Social Justice and Compassion Work
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The Refugee Support Team Thanks You
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THANK YOU to the many UUSS members and friends who participated in our Adopt a Family Program. In partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) we welcomed six families (11 adults and 19 children) to our community. We provided each family warm clothing, blankets, kitchen items, toys for the children and Target or WalMart gift cards. We paid for a laptop computer to be refurbished and given a new life; it will be given to a family to help with job searches. The families we supported are refugees from Afghanistan and Syria. The families have escaped war and persecution in their home countries and undergone extremely difficult circumstances in order to begin rebuilding their lives in Sacramento.
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How to Be an Antiracist
on Sale at UUSS Bookstore
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The UUSS Bookstore now has copies of this bestselling and well-reviewed new book by Ibram X. Kendi,
How to Be an Antiracist
. He is 38 and a history professor at American University. His 2016 book,
Stamped from the Beginning
, won a National Book Award. Available on Sundays in our Library/Bookstore, this new book is $18, tax included. This book is recommended by Rev. Abhi Janamanchi, who will be leading a retreat at UUSS on February 29.
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The Inner Work of Racial Justice with Rev. Dr. Abhi Janamanchi
Saturday Retreat, February 29, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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If you are engaged in the work of racial justice and long for spiritual connection in this work, join us for this special retreat. This is an opportunity to understand the ways racism has shaped our UU faith and our congregations; an opportunity to understand how structural racism still operates today, often unnoticed; and an opportunity to understand what is involved in nurturing a multicultural community and working against racism in all of its forms.
We will practice mindfulness meditation, conversation, and experiential exercises that get to the heart of healing internalized racism and being an anti-racist. A deep inquiry into race and racial dominance is essential to our individual and collective journeys of awakening.
May we find nourishment and challenge during this retreat to create brave space, to engage in courageous conversations on what is healing and what is harming racial justice, and to rest in restorative meditation and embodied practices.
Suggested donation of $25 to UUSS Adult Enrichment. Refreshments provided. Gather at 8:30 a.m., program 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maximum 20 people; if you’re interested in participating please contact
Rev. Roger
or
Rev. Lucy
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Interfaith Environmental Justice:
Climate Change Committee Underway!
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Interested in working at the intersection of climate action and racial justice? Contact UUSS Members Ruth McDonald or Marion Randall to learn more about our Sacramento ACT Climate Change Committee.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE)
Miranda Massa, RE Coordinator
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Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age
Friday, February 7
6:00 p.m. light supper; 6:30 p.m. film showing, 7:30 p.m. discussion.
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Kids spend seven hours a week on phones, video games, and computers—not counting screen time for school. Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston found herself struggling with her two kids about screen time, so she turned the camera on families like hers to explore the impact of screen technology. The documentary
Screenagers
has been seen by four million people in 70 countries. UU congregations and local school districts have sponsored it. Some of its themes:
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*Use of screens in school,
*Boys and video games,
*Girls and social media,
*Risk of addiction
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Religious Education
Calendar for February
Sunday, 2/2
- 9:30-12:00 Child care
- 10:00-11:45 RE
- OWL
Friday, 2/7
Sunday, 2/9
- 9:30-12:00 Child care
- 10:00-11:45 RE
- OWL
- Youth Coming of Age monthly meeting
Sunday, 2/16
- 9:30-12:00 Child care
- 10:00-11:45 RE - NO SHYG
Sunday, 2/23
- 9:30-12:00 Child care
- 10:30-11:45 All Ages
- OWL
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Spirit Play Refresher Training - after church on February 9!
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Spirit Play
refresher training by UUSS Spirit Play Champion, Stephanie and RE Coordinator Miranda to be held on Sunday, February 9 - after service in Room 7/8. Please come learn in a lively and colorful rainbow promise environment. Gather to learn the steps of the children's Spirit Play Order of Service. See how they participate with their "work" and learn about life's big questions. The elementary aged children in our congregation enjoy this program by diving into story and ritual, play and creativity. Come engage with other adults and see what the enjoyment is all about!
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-Please sign up your child or youth family member to light the Flaming Chalice
here.
-Sunday, Feb. 23 is our service for all ages. No RE is scheduled.
-Looking ahead: Family Concert in March - more soon!
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Presidential Candidates Debate Watch Party
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As the US presidential race gears up towards primaries, the debate schedule intensifies. Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPs) continues to sponsor UUSS watch parties for an unprecedented three Democratic Presidential Candidates Debates this month:
● Friday, February 7 (#8, CNN, Des Moines, IA)
● Wednesday, February 19 (#9, NBC, Las Vegas, NV)
● Tuesday, February 25 (#10, CBS & Black Caucus, Charleston, SC)
All debates tentatively are set to start at 5:00 p.m. Please bring snacks to share.
Dates for Debates #11 (March) & #12 (April) are not yet known at press time.
The California primary has been moved to Tuesday, March 3, one of 14 on Super Tuesday.
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Interplay at UUSS
February 8, 10:30 a.m. to Noon and every 2nd Saturday
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Mark your calendars for the 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m.
$10 donation requested but no one turned away.
Do you need more fun in your life? Longing to deepen your spiritual practices in a light-hearted and joyous way? Come join Rev. Lucy and others to learn the power of Interplay.
Through creativity and self-expression, learn to connect to your inner body wisdom, access your intuition, affirm yourself and experience community. At our monthly sessions, we will share a delightful set of improvisational techniques and philosophical principles that use movement, spoken word, song, vocalization and stillness to bridge the gap between body, mind, heart and Spirit. Learn more about
Interplay
!
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Death Positive Movie Series:
"Bill Moyers:
On Our Own Terms"
Every 2nd Monday of the Month: February 10 at 6:00 p.m.
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Renowned journalist Bill Moyers interviews dozens of terminally ill patients and caregivers in an emotional and pragmatic look at the way Americans face death. The film examines end-of-life care options and the need for advance directives. It also focuses on empowering individuals in how they live at the end of their lives. About one hour at 6:00 p.m. Free. One of a series of Death Positive movies every second Monday. For questions, contact Molly Stuart at (805) 669-8162.
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Science Fiction as Prophecy: “Ex Machina”
Sunday, February 9, at 1:00 p.m., in the Library
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The “Science Fiction as Prophecy” film series continues, at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, in the Library. This month’s film is “Ex Machina”, a thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence. Discussion follows.
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UU Theologies for the 21
st
Century
February 18, at 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (also available on Zoom)
And every third Tuesday through May
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Longing to deepen your understanding of UU theology? Want to strengthen your faith and develop resilience needed to engage in the challenges of our time? Are you eager to talk about religion and spirituality with fellow UUs?
February Theme: Ecclesiology
(the theory, practice and mystery of UU congregations.
What holds us together? What's holding us back?)
Join Rev. Dr. Roger Jones for the fifth class in our monthly series.
Each month we offer a sermon on the theme with a corresponding class on the same topic.
This is a drop-in class. You may attend any or all of the sessions that interest you. The class will take place after the theme-based sermon and address the same topic. Each class will include presentation, discussion and time for reflection.
Our grounding resource for the class will be
House for Hope: The Promise of Progressive Religion for the Twenty-first Century,
by Rebecca Parker and John Buehrens. Copies are available in the UUSS bookstore.
Please read chapter 3 and 4 in preparation for this February class
.
Zoom connection for 6:30 p.m. class is
https://zoom.us/j/9164839283
. The Zoom room opens at 6:15 p.m. Look for information at the Connections Table on Sunday and on the Adult Enrichment page at
www.UUSS.org
. Let’s learn and grow together. Join us!
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Theater One presents "Confirmation"
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Theater One: Auditions for "Roe"
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Theater One announces auditions for the upcoming production of “Roe” by award-winning playwright, Lisa Loomer. Auditions will be held February 18 and 20 (call-backs), 7:00 to 9:00 p.m in the Main Hall at UUSS. Roe is the story of the events surrounding the 1973 Supreme Court decision regarding women’s right to abortion, Roe v. Wade. The show runs the first three weekends in May at UUSS and will be directed by Lisa and Michael Erwin. The cast includes at least eight women and at least three men, yet can accommodate more actors, as appropriate, since actors play multiple roles. Tech help is also welcome!
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On Tuesday, February 25, the UUSS Book Readers will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Library to discuss
The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations
by Toni Morrison. For more information, contact the UUSS Book Readers at
uureaders@uuss.org.
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Sunday Morning Spiritual Practices
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1st Sunday – Labyrinth walk
in the meadow.
Come experience this ancient form of walking meditation. This session starts with an introduction to help you get the most out of your experience. Jerry Houseman and Rev. Lucy lead this session. Meet us at the Labyrinth.
2nd Sunday – QiGong & Tai Chi Chuan in the Fahs Room.
Join John Mac Millan and experience a taste of this transforming practice. All bodies and abilities welcome.
3rd Sunday –Mindfulness Practice in Room 6.
Join Ann Krosner for practices to cultivate awareness in daily life. All welcome, beginners and seasoned meditators alike.
4th Sunday – Reading and reflection on poetry and prose in Room 6.
JoAnn Anglin – a wonderful poet herself – leads this spiritual deepening practice of finding your meaning in a piece of poetry and sharing your thoughts with others.
Childcare available, no reservation needed. You can drop off your child in room 11 as early as 9:30 a.m.
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Exploring UUism:
The UU Principles & Sources of Our Tradition
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Sunday, February 16 at 9:45 a.m. in the Fahs Classroom.
This month’s topic: Survey of UU History. Join us the third Sunday of every month before the service for Exploring Unitarian Universalism. There are four 45-minute sessions offered consecutively.
- Survey of UU History (February 16)
- Principles and Sources of Our Tradition (March 15)
- Faith: What Does It Mean to a UU? (April 19)
- Social Justice: How Do We Live Our Values? (May 17)
Both newcomers and longtime members are welcome. Each class includes some presentation, sharing by current members, and opportunity for small group discussion.
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MORE THINGS TO KNOW AND DO
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Academy Awards Watch Party
Sunday, February 9, 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
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CUUPs has requested a room for Sunday, February 9 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. for an Academy Awards Watch Party currently in the planning stages. Please bring trivia question and answers re: Oscars/films/actors. Anyone with ideas who would like to help plan, please contact organizer Laurie Jones at 916-716-2947 or
ljones.asbarc@gmail.com
. Costumes? Games? Pot luck? Decorations? Location will be posted on Main Entry Doors.
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Alliance for All Program
Valentine Brunch-for-All
Thursday, February 13, 10:45 a.m. to Noon, UUSS Welcome Hall
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Please join in celebrating Valentine’s Day with a brunch sponsored by the Alliance-for-All and prepared by Tiki Harlow and Tracy Jones. A donation of $5 to $10 is appreciated. Come and enjoy!
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What Do You Call 4,000 UUs under one Roof?
General Assembly in June!
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Every June ministers and lay delegates from most of our 1,000 UU congregations in the United States gather to conduct the business of our denomination, the Unitarian Universalist Association. We also hear amazing lecturers, preachers and musicians, learn new insights and skills for congregational life, engage in a local social action or service project, browse the UUA Bookstore, sing, dance, and make new friends. You don’t have to be a voting delegate to attend, but you might enjoy serving UUSS in that way. Last June, eight UUSS folks went to GA in Spokane. This year GA is in Providence, Rhode Island, June 24-28. GA registration is open now! Hotel listings will open March 1. The sooner you sign up, the lower the fee and the better your options for lodging. See
www.uua.org/ga
. (Picutre: UUA President, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray)
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UUSS Christmas Day Dinner
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People came and went, some overlapping, for a total of about 50 attendees, larger than expected. Steve Hoverman again peeled potatoes, this time “only” 30 lbs; we may use potato flakes after this. Jenna brought a donation can and helped collect funds. Like the Thanksgiving Day Dinner, the funds raised were almost sufficient to reimburse our advance. We again had a great pot luck and truly appreciated the help washing dishes and cleaning up. --Laurie Jones
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WHO WE ARE AND WHERE TO FIND US
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The
UUSS Office
is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
OFFICE CLOSED
February 17 closed for Presidents' Day
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Are you having an event at UUSS, and need to find a custodian ASAP? You're in luck!
The Custodians have a new direct number
916-215-0658
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UUSS OFFICERS & BOARD of TRUSTEES
Sally White, President
Denis Edgren, Vice-President
Victoria Owens, Treasurer
Sandra Navarro, Secretary
Kathy Bernard
David Harlow
Roger Olson
Marilyn Reynolds
Hally Cahssai
Board meetings: 7:00 p.m., 4th Thursday of every month (changes in November & December)
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PROGRAM COUNCIL
Susan Davis
Kathleen Olson
Lorri Reynard
Terrie Taylor
Margaret Wilcox
Claudia Desmangles
Program Council meetings: 7:00 p.m.,
3rd Thursday of every month.
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Ministers
Rev. Dr. Roger Jones & Rev. Lucy Bunch
Rev. Douglas Kraft, Minister Emeritus
Church Staff Members
Krystal Gollaher, Administrative and Facilities Coordinator
Michele Ebler, Bookkeeper ~ Elaine Cooper, Receptionist
Miranda Massa, Religious Education Coordinator
Keith Atwater, Music Director ~ Irina Tchantceva, Pianist
Shannon Ebler and Leticia Valdez, Childcare Providers
Miguel Neri - Friday to Sunday, Custodian
~ Jesus Hoyos - Sunday thru Thursday, Evening Custodian
Ivan Caballero, Sunday Audio Tech ~ Dirk Tuell, Web Master/Tech Support
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Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento, 2425 Sierra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825
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