UUSS Greeters meet people as they arrive for the Sunday service, handing out programs and hymnals, helping people find seats, and taking up the offering. There will be a Greeter orientation and training on Sunday, January 6, 2019, and you may sign up for it at the Welcome Table on Sundays. For more information, contact
![Thank you for caring about the people in immigration detention](https://www.uuss.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018-photos-UUSS-1-188x250.jpg)
UU’s make a difference for the people in immigration detention at the Yuba county jail in Marysville A very big hug and thank you to everyone who helped with the Holiday Cards today after the service. You were able to finish 170 cards! It’s hard to express how much the detainees appreciate receiving the cards.
![Theater One - Special Request Premiering January 4](https://www.uuss.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Special-Request-Graphic-250x155.jpg)
Theater One’s next production is “Special Request,” directed by Lonon Smith and written by Tim Foley will be performed for the first time anywhere beginning January 4. “Special Request” is about a dying man who makes a request of a young barista that at first offends her, then leads to an unlikely friendship based on
![Holiday Events with UUSS](https://www.uuss.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/xmas-250x166.jpg)
Opportunities to Serve and Celebrate Dec. 16 through Jan. 1 Sunday, Dec. 16 after service–many choices today Adopt a Family with our Refugee Support Team: Pick up a list of requested items for the five families. See more at uuss.org/refugeesupport or contact Gina Guarneri. Submit your service, event or raffle item for the Growing Love
![Love Knows No Borders -- Showing Up for the Worth and Dignity of Migrants](https://www.uuss.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/roger-at-border-188x250.jpg)
I was lucky to be with 400 other clergy and lay leaders from around the country as we gathered in San Diego on Monday to mark International Human Rights Day. Organized by the American Friends Service Committee, this event began a week of protests around the country. We were there to oppose the U.S. government’s
![Looking for Some Auction Donation Ideas?](https://www.uuss.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/angel-169x250.png)
Looking for Some Auction Donation Ideas? Here are a few from last year’s auction. And check out the 2018 catalog for more ideas. Donation helpers will be available after church on Sunday, December 9 and 16, and then again on January 6, 13, and 20. Sailing Lessons Learn to sail on our beginner-friendly Sunfish sailboats!
![December 8 UU Mile Cleanup Results](https://www.uuss.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/untitled-1-3-250x188.jpg)
This morning’s cleanup endeavor resulted in the largest mass of abandoned trash yet recovered from the UU mile of the American River Parkway by a UU crew. Our very hard-working group of volunteers included Deirdre Downes, Patrica Pratt, David Paul and, in the photo below, ten more individuals who were able to extend their time