Nov 242016
 
 November 24, 2016
Over Ninety for Thanksgiving!

There was much good food and good fellowship at the UUSS Thanksgiving Dinner. 

Nov 232016
 
 November 23, 2016

As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person.  Our spiritual tradition is built upon justice, equity, and compassion.  As recent events in the world show, including here in Sacramento, racism is an injurious system of thought and oppression which continues to devalue and marginalize people of color. In

Nov 232016
 
 November 23, 2016
Buy Palestinian Olive Oil! Sunday, Dec. 4

Fair Trade Palestinian olive oil will be available for purchase on Sunday,  Dec. 4th after service  in the Welcome Hall.  Each 750ml bottle sells for $20. All proceeds will help Palestinian farming families to stay on their land.  Brought to you by SacramentoBethlehem Sister City, this tasty olive oil makes a thoughtful holiday or hostess gift!

Nov 212016
 
 November 21, 2016

Saturday December 3rd is fast approaching..similar to the warning on your review-view mirror “Caution – may be closer than you think”. 10AM Fahs room, Saturday, December 3rd, the Saturday Stitchers are gathering to work on their favorite projects. We will also be talking about projects for the new year and where we want to focus

Nov 212016
 
 November 21, 2016

Nine of our JHYG students and several accompanying adults had an excellent time at Congregation B’nai Israel for Shabbat. The service included much prayer and singing in Hebrew, plus time to visit with members of the congregation after the service. It was wonderful and so many questions from our youth. I am sure that the

Nov 202016
 
 November 20, 2016
Spirit Play Training success!

Our Spirit Play Champion, Alecia trained 7 new volunteers! Building the volunteer pool and adding wonderful energy into our Spirit Play program is such a wonderful thing! Many thanks to all.

Nov 202016
 
 November 20, 2016
Donate Gardening Tools For Refugee Farm

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) of Sacramento is in need of gardening tools for their New Roots program, which helps refugee farmers grow produce on urban farms and garden plots. Please contact Hannah Messick, IRC Sacramento’s Volunteer & Donation Coordinator, at *protected email* to arrange a date and time to deliver your items to their office, located at 2020 Hurley

Nov 202016
 
 November 20, 2016
Coat & Blanket Drive for Refugees

IRC Sacramento invites UUSS to help make refugees welcome by donating NEW or GENTLY USED coats and blankets. All sizes are needed, especially children and youth. Drop off your donations (or make a monetary donation) in the UUSS Welcome Hall on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4TH For more information, visit our table in the

Nov 202016
 
 November 20, 2016

1. Volunteer Application Process If you have not fully completed the ongoing volunteer application process: a. Submit online application through IRC’s website here. b. Send an email to refugeesupport@uuss.org to let us know that you have applied and what program(s) you are interested in. c. IRC will contact you with a request for a phone interview. i.  At this