We are delighted to welcome Karen Branan, Author of The Family Tree to UUSS on March 19 at 7:30 p.m In this compelling historical narrative, Karen tells the story of her great grandfather, a sheriff in Georgia who sanctioned the lynching of four African American men who were innocent of murder. Come hear her share this
Three of our Sacramento ACT Environmental Justice Committee members attended ACT’s breakfast on how the legacy of slavery continues to impact our communities in 2018. It was excellent and very educational. Looking forward to reading speaker Dr. Joy DeGruy’s book “Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Enduring Legacy of Injury and Healing.”
UUSS to host Chalice Camp, July 2018 “Chalice Camp is a fun filled week-long summer day camp for 1st through 6th graders. Chalice Camp deepens children’s and youth’s connection to one another and their understanding of themselves as Unitarian Universalists. It expands their knowledge of Unitarian Universalism and their capacity to be articulate about our
TED Talks at UUSS: Plant Behavior: Join Tiffany Urness for TED talks and discussion about “The Budding Science of Plant Behavior” — Tuesday, March 13, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., UUSS Welcome Hall. Plants may be more like animals than we thought. New research yields evidence that plants can learn, remember, and communicate. Really?
Can religious liberals connect with the Sacred, the Holy, and our own inner wisdom? Ten sessions, beginning March 15, 2018. When: First and third Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m. You will be asked to commit to regular attendance at our meetings. Facilitator: Rev. Martha Hodges, a member of UUSS and a naturalistic humanist by persuasion. Please
Many thanks to those who have already turned in their pledge cards . We hope others will increase our percentage to 50% by next Sunday. Pledge cards are available each Sunday at the Stewardship table in the Welcome Hall. You can also find them on our website: either to the left of the front page where it says “pledge card’
Tickets for the 2018 Auction Jubilee are on sale now! Celebrating UUSS’s 150 year anniversary, our service auction will take place on Saturday, April 14, 5:00-8:30 PM. Tickets are limited! Enjoy a fabulous dinner, silent auction, raffle excitement, cake walk fun, and community. We’re bringing back the Live Auction this year, with auctioneer Rev. Roger. All while raising funds for your favorite UUSS programs.
Featuring many familiar Theater One performers who are swashbuckling pirates taking you into 18th century England in our adaptation of Treasure Island. There is still plenty of time to catch the fun in Theater One’s action packed production Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. in the UUSS main hall. Director
