UUCSC News and Updates
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| | Volume VII * Issue 30 * January 2, 2026 | | This Sunday, January 4, 2026 | | Worship at 10:00 AM, In Person and on Zoom | |
“The Power
of Myrrh"
Rev. Denis Paul
This is the tenth day of Christmas, and in the ancient story the three wisemen have not yet arrived bearing their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. What on earth were they thinking, offering things so useless to a newborn and his parents?
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This month's theme is
Practicing Resistance
The song above is based on Amanda Gorman's poem The Hill We Climb - a gorgeous affirmation.
Crafting: Dried Orange & Lemon Garland
A story by Starhawk: The Rebirth of the Sun
From Soul Matters: How to be hopeful: nine photographers on their most inspiring pictures
Lee Cowan, DRE
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Share the Plate Sunday
The first Sunday of each month, we share the plate with a local non-profit organization.
Share the Plate for January and February benefits Kitchen of Hope. The volunteer organization cooks meals for several hundred peole each Friday. Most of these meals are delivered by some of their 113 volunteers. The majority of recipients of these restaurant quality meals are homebound seniors, but unhoused people also benefit from the meals, which are delivered to them in designated parking areas.
In the future Kitchen of Hope, part of St. Frances of Assisi on High Street in Wakefield, will be able to use their new kitchen to offer an additional sit-down dinner on Tuesdays where diners pay what they can for the meal.
The Kitchen of Hope's mission and philosophy of love are in line with our UU values and principles of love. Share the Plate and our Social Justice group believe that working in interfaith collaboration is a benefit for the people we want to serve: senior folk and unhoused people being our focus for January and February.
Submitted by Barbara Beckwith, STP chair
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UUCSC Men's Breakfast
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 9 AM
Rachel's in South County Commons
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WOW Luncheon
Women of Wisdom
Monday, January 5, 2026,12:30 PM
Mariner Grill, Narragansett
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Winter Sanctuary Art
The months of January and February UUCSC themes are “Practicing Resistance” and “Embodying Resilience.” The sanctuary artwork for these months shows two birds in flight, accompanied by small paintings of Joy. The birds represent our strong, soaring spirits, and the small paintings symbolize threads of Joy, so needed for the fabric of a resilient and meaningful life.
Submitted by Jeanne Arthur
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Attention: Upcoming Auction Date Change
Saturday, January 31
The date for the in-person auction, our biggest fundraiser of the year, has been changed to Saturday, January 31st, with a snow date of February 7. Watch this space for more information.
Now is the time to think of auction items. We will have a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle as well as a live auction. If you want to get in on the fun of planning, contact Linda Whyte-Burrell, Trish Hindley, or Amber Collins.
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Upcoming Services
January 11 Ovipositors and Other Forms of Resistance Rev. Denis Paul
January 18 Roots and Wings Rev. Denis Paul
January 25 RIBS Storyteller Johnnie Rodriguez
February 1 Yearning for Forest Leaves Rev. Denis Paul
| | Minutes of the Board December Meeting are available HERE. | | Click "view entire message" at the bottom of this email to see the whole newsletter! | | Social and Racial Justice | | |
See the South County Social Justice Coalition newsletter HERE for all the social justice events in our community, including the resistance.
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UUCSC Social and Racial
Justice Group
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 7 PM
Zoom link (Also on calendar)
The resistance. How does it reflect UUCSC values of justice today? Discussion. How do we fit into the movement? Bring your ideas!
Etta Zasloff, facilitator
| READ MORE about this project from Steve Ahlquist, our RI independent news reporter. Can you consider a mini-drive in your South County network to support this unhoused community this winter? Just do it! | | |
The Committee on Ministry Announces a New Book Discussion Group
Over the past few months, it has become clear that many of us are especially drawn to seeking knowledge in community, with a shared commitment to justice. To ground these conversations, it helps to build a common foundation and shared language. The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow, paired with an intentional, growth-centered book club, offers one promising way to do this—together. READ MORE
More information on the Book Discussion Group here
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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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At Helping Hands, our group is dedicated to supporting our Beloved Community during times of need. Read more about available assistance and volunteer opportunities here.
uuhelpinghands@gmail.com
401-742-1392
Kelsey Briggs and Bethany Sorrentino, UUCSC Helping Hands Coordinators
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Care Continues for...
Louise McLeod in Roberts Health Centre, 25 Roberts Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Cards and calls are welcome, visits too, just call first. All contact information can be found in Breeze.
Submitted by Val Follett
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"Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide of Mind-Body Techniques"
Contact Val Follett at 789-7282 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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