Apr 232020
 
 April 23, 2020
Finding Light On The Parkway, Thursday, April 23, 2020

Hi, Folks, I don’t know if this was muskrat Suzie or muskrat Sam* but it did seem like a lovable little creature when it approached my family and me alongside the American River.  As we quietly observed the river, the muskrat nonchalantly nibbled its way at water’s edge and passed in front of us.  It

Apr 222020
 
 April 22, 2020

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96377842397? pwd= MlFtL1VaSkd1MkxZL2x5eExSam5rdz 09 Meeting ID: 963 7784 2397 Password: 617662 One tap mobile +16699006833,,96377842397# US (San Jose) ​Agenda: 7- 7:15pm  meet/greet 7:15pm – 7:45pm  Small group discussion 7:45pm  Main Room report out of small group discussion TOPIC ​ What theological idea or religious tradition (if any) did you have before finding

Apr 222020
 
 April 22, 2020
Finding Light On The Parkway, Earth Day, April 22, 2020

Hi, Folks, Tonight after dark, at the close of “Earth Day”, might be a good time to take a walk and see how the stars now shine so much more brightly.  As a result of the Governor’s “Shelter in place” order, not only does California have cleaner, clearer air, the Road Ecology Center at UC

Apr 212020
 
 April 21, 2020

Dear Members and Friends, Many of us have received monetary transfers from the U.S. government as part of the crisis relief actions taken by Congress. Both of us are fortunate to work and grateful not to be in financial need. If you also are in the position of not needing the federal assistance for your

Apr 212020
 
 April 21, 2020

Dear UUSS Friends and Families, I hope this finds you doing well, in spite of the circumstances. These are indeed trying times for everyone. For some folks, however, these are dangerous times. For our loved ones or neighbors of advanced age or those with compromised immune systems or those living in poverty or on the

Apr 212020
 
 April 21, 2020
Finding Light On The Parkway, Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Hi, Folks, In 1965, my parents gave me a book of poems titled “Looking For Water”* by Eric Barker.  At that time, Eric lived in and wrote often about Big Sur, a place where, in my youth, I had many wonderful experiences that still remain special to me.  Here is Barker’s reflection about a heron

Apr 202020
 
 April 20, 2020
Lucy's Earth Day Homily

Thanks to those who joined us for the Earth Day Service on April 19th.  Attached is a copy of my homily for the day. Rev Lucy Earth day Homily April 19 2020      

Apr 202020
 
 April 20, 2020
Finding Light On The Parkway, Monday, April 20, 2020

Hi, Folks, This crested white duck wasn’t afraid of me at all. In fact, she seemed quite aggressive when she paddled up to my kayak and demanded to know when the feather salons were going to open again. She said that, if she didn’t get a cut and a style job pretty soon, she was

Apr 192020
 
 April 19, 2020

Earth Day service (online service during the Covid-19 Pandemic) By the Reverend Lyn Cox, who served in ministry here at UUSS from 2003 till 2006.   Spirit of Life, Ground of our being, Root of unified mystery Growing into myriad branches of expression, Bring us together now. Bring us close to the earth, Ear to