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Volume III * Issue 40* March 17, 2023

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County, RI
All are welcome!

Reverend Denis Letourneau Paul, Minister

[email protected] Minister's Calendar

This Sunday, March 19, 2023

Worship

In Person and on Zoom 10:00 am

"How Grace Can Heal"

Tammy Brown and Amber Kelley Collins


Tammy Brown is the Artistic Director of the Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield.



Religious Exploration

In Person 10am-noon



The Spring Equinox is Monday, March 20th! So this Sunday we will be outside, welcoming spring with a special circle and our annual egg divination activity.

Click here for an RE Newsletter from two years ago that has a video of our egg ritual and lots of stories and pictures for Spring. So fun to look back on!

DONATE

Pledge Campaign Update


BEE HAPPY that so many pledges have been made and that the Stewardship campaign ends on the 21st, the first day of spring. Thank you to everyone who has pledged to make our future at UUCSC beautiful. We will continue to need your support in other ways though because we were not able at this time to reach the Stewardship goal of $200,000. However, we can work together to make our hive thrive because our success is MEANT TO BEE!  

Submitted by Mary Fulton, Stewardship Chair

Masks to Become Optional on April 2, 2023

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Hoping for a Kinder World


Throughout February and the beginning of March, I was hooked on movie watching. My partner, Jeff, and I made it our mission to watch as many of the Oscar contenders as possible. And while we did happily see a few at the actual theater... READ MORE

UUCSC Annual Business Meeting ** June 11, 2023 ** 11:30 AM ** Sanctuary

Stay in the Loop at UUCSC

First of a Six-Week Series

Sponsored by UUCSC Social Justice Team

Environmental Policy in RI

by Amanda Barker from Green Energy Consumer Alliance

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 * 7-8 PM * On Zoom

MORE DETAILS With registration link.

Submitted by Cathy Solomon, Social Justice Chair

New to UU or UUCSC? 

Events are open to everyone. Contact Rev Denis or Val Follett if you’d like to attend.

April 2, After the service: New to UU class, with lunch and a brief overview of theology, polity and liturgy, childcare available


May 7, During the service: New Member recognition ceremony followed by cake and coffee on the patio

Upcoming Sunday Services


Mar. 26 Why Does Courage Matter Right Now? Pam Steager


April 2 Isn't This The Time? Rev. Denis and Sky Kimball


April 9 They Persisted... Rev. Denis


April 16 The Hammock of Life

Memorial Service

John Glasheen

March 25, 2023

11:00 AM

UUCSC Sanctuary



Celebration to follow 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Pump House

1464 Kingston Road

Peace Dale, RI 02879


Please consider parking at Pump House and carpooling to the church.  

UUA General Assembly 2023

All the details here.


GA Delegates

If you are interested in being a delegate at this year's General Assembly please let Elizabeth Donovn or Rev Denis know by April 8 so it can be determined who will be representing UUCSC in person or via Zoom. 

Current Community Connections

Local Library Programs

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Walk in Trustom Pond Wildlife Refuge

hosted by RI Interfaith Power & Light

Saturday March 18, 10 am - Noon

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Legislative Leaders Forum

Sponsored by The Senior Agenda Coalition

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 * 9:45 to 11:15 AM

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI

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Submitted by Sue Strakosch

Courageous Rhode Island

Reducing Hate by Finding Common Ground

March 21 and April 4 at lunch time (12:00-1:00pm)

or in the early evening (7:00-8:00pm).

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION LINK

Submitted by Nancy Richman

Women's History Month


Two fascinating articles, Reclaiming Women's Voices, and Women and the Academy Awards, from Women's Media Center.

Submitted by Johnnie Rodriguez

You may notice some changes in the newsletter format this week - shortened blurbs with links to more information if you are interested. Please respond with your brief (yes/no) feedback HERE.

Submitted by Etta Zasloff, Communications Chair

REMINDERS...


CALL FOR HOSTS!

Please submit the event that you would like to host anytime in the window of June 15, 2023 - March 1, 2024 on this form, due by April 15.  Join the fun and host an event!  MORE DETAILS.

Trish Hindley, Betsy Dalton, and Nancy Richman, 2023 Coordinators

 

Board of Directors 2023-24

Two positions are open for the upcoming year which starts on July 1 --President and Treasurer. If you are interested, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee. Serving on the Board is a truly meaningful way to contribute to this community.

BOARD MINUTES - FEBRUARY

This war rages on...
The UUCSC Share the Plate committee recommends one of these four organizations that are providing support to Ukrainians in crisis.
Bethany Sorrentino, Helping Hands Coordinator
[email protected] or 401-451-4104. 
Don't be afraid to ask for help - helping hands are here! 
Helping hand volunteers are also needed.
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