Dec 182018
 
 December 18, 2018

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

Dec 162018
 
 December 16, 2018
Thank you for caring about the people in immigration detention

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. 

Dec 152018
 
 December 15, 2018
Holiday Open House

Wednesday afternoon, December 19 3:00-6:00 pm All ages welcome!

Dec 132018
 
 December 13, 2018
Theater One - Special Request Premiering January 4

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

Dec 132018
 
 December 13, 2018

The UUSS Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, 12/20, at 7 p.m. in the library.  The agenda will be published prior to the meeting.

Dec 132018
 
 December 13, 2018
Holiday Events with UUSS

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

Dec 122018
 
 December 12, 2018
Love Knows No Borders  -- Showing Up for the Worth and Dignity of Migrants

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

Dec 082018
 
 December 8, 2018
Reverend Roger leaves for interfaith witness at the border

The Immigrant Justice group at UUSS would like to send our kind thoughts and best wishes to Reverend Roger as he travels to the Border. Thank you for undertaking this journey as part of an interfaith witness to conditions for asylum seekers there. We hold you in loving care for this important work.

Dec 082018
 
 December 8, 2018
Looking for Some Auction Donation Ideas?

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!

Dec 082018
 
 December 8, 2018
December 8 UU Mile Cleanup Results

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