Apr 302018
 
 April 30, 2018
We learned a lot at the April 29 Confronting Environmental Justice Event!

On Sunday, April 29, Sacramento ACT people of faith and local environmental justice activists gathered at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento (UUSS) to learn about environmental racism in Sacramento and how to organize to address it.  We learned that environmental racism is about systematic overburdening of environmental hazards and deprivation of environmental resources in

Apr 302018
 
 April 30, 2018
A GENTLEMAN FROM MOSCOW is our next.......

…..book for discussion on Tuesday, May 29 at 7pm in the UUSS library. Check out this well-written story of a Russian Count who is forced to live the rest of his life in a luxury hotel while some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history unfold. His reduced circumstances help him as he works

Apr 292018
 
 April 29, 2018
Great environmental racism workshop at UUSS!

This group of very caring people came together to present a workshop on addressing environmental racism in Sacramento.   The audience of seventy people learned so much, and many were moved to work with these wonderful folks to bring justice to our brothers and sisters in low-income communities of color.  It was a wonderful experience!

Apr 282018
 
 April 28, 2018
Wanna do something fun?

Here is a list of fun things to do with fellow UU’s (plus a few other items still available from the Auction Jubilee.)  All you need to do is donate the minimum bid price and send us an email at *protected email* to let us know which items you fancy! CLICK HERE for Event Dates and detailed descriptions.

Apr 262018
 
 April 26, 2018
We're Off to See the Wizard This Weekend!

Come see Theater One’s presentation of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” directed by Jill McMahon, continuing this Saturday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. through May 12 at the UUSS main stage. (Note: There is no 2:00 p.m. performance on May 5.) Bring your children, grandchildren, neighbor kids and any kid of all ages!  Tickets are only $5, available

Apr 252018
 
 April 25, 2018
Lecture and Workshop w/ Anti-Racism Author Paul Kivel - Sunday May 6th at 2p

Are you concerned about racism in our country but don’t know how to make a difference? Do you have questions about race and racism but don’t know who to ask? Are you looking for an opportunity to discuss important issues around race? Then this workshop is for you. Come learn how white people can work for racial justice.

Apr 232018
 
 April 23, 2018
Successful UUSS Volunteers' Event

Thank you for your attendance at the UUSS Refugee Support Program volunteers’ event on April 22. Speakers from International Rescue Committee Sacramento and San Juan Unified School District (adult education/refugee program) were impressed by your commitment and enthusiasm. Thank you for your donation of computer system components and cash for their refurbishing. Thank you for

Apr 222018
 
 April 22, 2018

First great news, the new roll-away beds have arrived! Family Promise received a grant from the Sacramento Bee Book of Dreams to purchase heavy duty roll-away beds for our adult guests (young kids will still be using cots). This is another way to make our guests comfortable and also retain their dignity in a difficult

Apr 202018
 
 April 20, 2018
Wizard of Oz Opens Tonight (Apr. 20th) and Continues this Weekend!

Theater One Presents “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” directed by Jill McMahon, opening tonight (Apr. 20th) at 7:00 p.m. in the UUSS main stage.  “Wizard” continues Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. through May 12. (No 2:00 p.m. performance on May 5.) Tickets are only $5, available at the door. Follow Dorothy and Toto as they travel along the Yellow