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| | Volume VIII * Issue 14 * September 18, 2026 | | This Sunday, September 20, 2026 | | Worship at 10:00 AM, In Person and ZOOM | | |
"What Music has
Meant to Us"
Harry Buffum and Mike Henry
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Presented by longtime musicians, this service will demonstrate—with tunes by the South County Jammers—and offer reflections—by Harry Buffum and Mike Henry—on what music has meant in their lives and continues to mean.
Order of Service
The first two rows of congregational seating are reserved for a hearing-impaired zone.
Join us for All Ages Choir on the last Sundays of every month from 11:30-noon. This is for anyone who wants to practice hymns, learn new songs and have fun!
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This Month's Theme is Beginnings
RE is up and running again and we need your help!
Looking for volunteers to come spend time with us in the nursery, the craft room and the youth room this year. Please see Lee at coffee hour to sign up!
Volunteer highlight: Thank you to Missy Kalb (aka Serpent Shine) for bringing in her baby snakes (pictured above). They brought so much joy and they're also for sale if anyone is interested!
RE Visioning Brainstorms
Sun Sept 27th at noon
Tues Oct. 6th at 1pm
Come give input and help plan our year!
Lee Cowan
Director of Faith Exploration
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The Evolution of Coffee Hour
Welcome Back!
Dear Friends, it was so good to gather together around our chalice last Sunday, singing and bringing both water and a willingness to contribute. We share the joy of growing families and new friends, and we look forward to our year together.
I want to alert you to a transformation! read more
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These lithographic prints were part of an installation, "Stone Paper Circle", based on Neolithic sites in Scotland, including Kilmartin and the Orkney Islands.
I was on sabbatical leave in the fall of 2001 and was working in my studio when the towers fell twenty-five years ago.
-Barbara Pagh
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Singing Resistance South County Practice this Sunday!
Practice takes place this coming Sunday, September 20, from 11:30am - 12:30pm (or whenever we finish) for Singing Resistance SC in the UUCSC sanctuary.
We have TWO performances coming up in October:
Sunday, October 4: UU Statewide Legislative Ministry Program
Westminster UU Church, East Greenwich
Saturday, October 17: Demonstration for Voting Rights
Westerly Library patio, Westerly
Singing Resistance is open to ALL VOICES. Come and join us!
Cathy Solomon, SR-SC Song Leader
Betsy Dalton, SR-SC Communications
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Reflection Circles - Seeking Participants!
Cultivating the subtle art of self-reflection as we bear witness to one another’s journey, Reflection Circles are a series of 90 minute gatherings of 8-10 people committing to regular attendance to share personal reflections on a variety of spiritual topics. It’s a wonderful opportunity to nurture new and deeper connections within our congregation through contemplation and deep listening over the course of 8-10 structured and facilitated sessions. The program was very popular last year with more than 30 participants in the three groups that were offered.
This year our three groups will be led by Sally Barney, Lee Cowan, and Clare Sartori with the following schedules:
- Sally: Monthly 2nd Thursdays 5-6:30pm beginning October 8 (optional earlier start time if group decides 4 or 4:30 works better)
- Clare: Twice a month Mondays 3-4:30pm beginning November 2 (various Mondays, email for exact dates. Time can be flexible)
- Lee: Weekly Tuesdays 1- 2:30pm beginning January 26, 2027
Please email Sally for more info and to sign up! Sbarney07@aol.com
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Collection for Memorial Leaf for David Crockett
April 12, 1957 - September 18, 2025
David died last September of COVID complicated by lung cancer damage and severe CNS damage and dementia, caused by the cancer treatment. He was a remarkably intelligent and artistically talented man in music, poetry, visual arts, and able to do just about anything. Many of us knew his wife Leslie, and their children Kyra, Carrie, and Nathanial, when they were regular participants in our congregation. David was a member of the choir for many years.
Cash contributions are being collected by Sally Barney. Alternatively, you may contribute by check made out to UUCSC with “David Crockett Memorial Leaf” in the memo.
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New RE Assistant Needed!
We are saying goodbye to our beloved Julien who has been commuting from Boston every Sunday to work with us. They have decided to find a UU congregation closer to home this year.
We're grateful that Jenny Rebecca will be returning! And we need a second assistant, starting Sept. 13.
So please spread the word that we are hiring!
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Homeschool Program renting RE
The Children's Wellness Learning Collaborative will be renting the whole downstairs RE space this year! We're so excited for this opportunity to share our space with a great program and make some revenue in the process. They will be here Monday, Weds, Friday 9am-3pm every week starting September 9th. So please be mindful of your presence in the building to give them uninterrupted space for their program. Thanks!
Lee Cowan
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WOW Luncheon at Mariner Grille, Narragansett
The next WOW luncheon will meet on
Monday, October 5, 12:30 PM
at the Mariner Grille
140 Point Judith Road, Narragansett.
All women are invited to join us
with any degree of frequency.
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Men's Breakfast, October 3
The next Men's breakfast will meet on Saturday, October 3rd, at 9 AM at Rachel's Cafe, 36 S County Commons Way, Wakefield.
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NEXT COMMUNITY SEWING!
Tuesday, October 6, 3 pm to 7 pm
UUCSC Oneto Room
Bring your own project! Sewing machines, a serger, cutting tables and all sewing supplies are available, along with experienced sewers to guide you in finishing your clothing repairs projects. Bring a clothing project that is in need of repair, a hem, button, upcycle.....
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Office Hours:
Tuesday: 8:30-2:30
Wednesday: 8:30-2:30
Thursday: 8:30-2:30
Friday: 8:30-10:30
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Lily Pads Sunday Jazz Fall Series
Join us on Sunday, September 27, 6:00-8:00pm, for the first great jazz show & fundraiser of the season, Joe Parillo and the New Ensemble!
Joe and his talented group return to UUCSC and are sure to bring everyone a terrific evening of classic jazz.
TICKETS can be purchased on Sunday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 27 after service at UUCSC - and also online (see the UUCSC website, the link below, or use the QR code on posters).
Read about the full series HERE.
Coming next: Dan Moretti and the Hammond Boys on October 25!
Betsy Dalton, UUCSC Funding Coordinator
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Upcoming Services
September 20 What Music has Meant to Me Harry Buffum and Mike Henry
September 27 How I wrote the novel Alma of Rag Town Johnnie Rodriguez
October 4 Am Yisrael: Telling the Jewish Story in the 21st Century Adria Evans
October 11 Jamestown Ukraine Relief Project, John Andrews, President
| | Minutes of the August 2026 Board Meeting are available HERE.. | | Click "view entire message" at the bottom of this email to see the whole newsletter! | | Social and Racial Justice | | |
Please SIGN UP for the South County Social Justice Coalition newsletter for all the social justice events in our community, including the resistance.
If you would like to receive the South County Rising newsletter directly, please SIGN UP . Be in the loop about local resistance actions.
| | Cathy Soderstrom is a co-founder of this nonprofit that supports children in Honduras and the Dominican Republic. Click HERE for more information. | |
Upcoming Sound Meditations
Saturday, September 19th, 7:30-8:30 pm
Saturday, October 10th, 3:00-4:15 pm
On September 19th from 7:30pm to 8:30pm, we will play a sound meditation as part of an autumnal equinox gathering at Sirius Eco Village, 72 Baker Rd, Shutesbury, MA. Activities planned also include: an afternoon hike, swimming in the pond, vegetarian dinner, fire circle, drumming, and sauna. The cost for the sound meditation will be a suggestion of $25. For more information about attending the afternoon and evening activities and lodging please contact Sirius at https://siriuscommunity.org/ We would appreciate knowing if you are planning on joining us at Sirius.
On Saturday October 10th from 3:00 to 4:15pm, we will be offering a sound meditation at Kingston Library, 2605 Kingstown Rd, Kingston in the upstairs meeting room. This event is sponsored by the library and is free.
Peace,
~Sarah and Kevin
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The Possibility Festival!
Oct 3rd & 4th, all day both days
I am helping to organize this free 2-day event in Providence, held outside at different parks around the city. It's for all ages and is all about connection, service and play to build a sense of belonging. It does require advance registration so sign up now! Check it out at www.possibilityfestival.com
~Lee Cowan
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UU Legislative Ministry RI
Organizing for Action
Sunday, October 4th from 12:30-3:30 PM
Westminster Unitarian Church
119 Kenyon Ave. East Greenwich
12:30 - 1:00 Registration and refreshments
"Action for Democracy: Organizing for a Voting Rights Act in RI." Keynote Speaker: Jocelyn Foye, Executive Director of The Womxn Project.
"Charity and Justice: A 'Both And' Calling for People of Faith." A brisk conversation with Rev. Peter Laarman. How providing service (charity) relates to dismantling the systems that create the suffering (justice). How the two mandates complement each other. How today's savage inequality makes structural change more urgent.
Action plans and invitations to join campaigns on Immigration, Democracy, LGBTQ, and Green issues, and UUs for Justice in the Middle East.
Singing with Resistance Choruses.
Join us to enjoy fellowship, refreshments, and dialogue. Connect with advocacy partners! Leave ready to organize for action!
Free Admission - Click HERE to Register.
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Pastoral Care Committee
The Pastoral Care Committee (PCC) provides compassionate companionship to anyone struggling with things like life transitions, loneliness, depression, or loss. Our team can provide emotional support during hard times like grief, illness, or crisis, so you don’t feel alone. We can be present with you and listen to you in times of suffering or uncertainty.
To contact the Pastoral Care Committee, email UUCSCpastoralcare@gmail.com or call 401-764-4917 (this number does not accept texts).
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You can see when and how much you have donated to UUCSC on Breeze at anytime.
Sign into Breeze at uucsc.breezechms.com. Click on the PEOPLE tab and filter by your name to access your profile. Once you open your profile, on the left panel, click on Giving. This will take you to your personal giving record.
The Finance Committee and Etta
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Legacy Giving: In addition to your pledge, if you are 70 ½ years of age or older, you may donate up to $100,000.00 each year to UUCSC or other charities directly from your IRA account as non taxable income. Read more HERE.
Submitted by the Finance Committee
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"Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide of Mind-Body Techniques"
Contact Val Follett at 401-218-3393 or email at valeriefollett@gmail.com for more info.
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Review Understanding Phishing!
If you receive a suspicious email, drag it into your Spam folder, which will automatically block the scammer from using your email again as bait. Stay vigilant!
Submitted by Etta Zasloff, Communications
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Monthly Grief Support Group
Clare Sartori, Facilitator
Last Friday of the month
No Meeting in September
Next meeting October 30, 2026, 3 PM
Saint Augustine's Church Community Room
15 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI
This group is free and open to all. For anyone grieving the loss of a loved one or struggling with an imminent loss, this is an excellent opportunity to share with others the lives of those we’ve lost and the journey of loss and remembrance.
Submitted by Clare Sartori | 401-741-6846.
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