Dec 182020
 
 December 18, 2020
In Loving Memory Joan Irene Osborn

Joan, born Joan Irene Haag on June 29, 1929, in Flushing Long Island, New York, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2020, in Fair Oaks, California at the age of 91.  Her life ended due to complications of Covid-19.  She was the 2nd of 5 children of Irene Ingeborg (Matson) and Theodore Thomas Haag. Joan

Dec 162020
 
 December 16, 2020

Wellspring Wednesday, December 16 Review from Hebrew Bible session: your Bible translation & other features New Testament overview:  content, order of materials, dates of creation, authorship New Testament texts: Synoptic gospels formation, apocryphal gospels, Q source Paul’s Epistles: recipients, dating, content, “Pauline theology” regarding Jesus Discussion groups breakout —  topic: “What are your experiences with

Dec 132020
 
 December 13, 2020
Weds. Dec. 16: "The New Testament and the Jesus Controversies"

Outline (PDF) Join Keith Atwater for this class on December 16 where he will provide an academic overview of the New Testament, focusing on the Gospels and the influential and controversial work of the Jesus Seminar. For decades this scholarly organization analyzed what Jesus really said and did (and what Jesus probably didn’t say).  You may

Dec 122020
 
 December 12, 2020
Music Moment # 28

Tonight’s inspiring music is “Still I Rise,” a Gospel / jazz anthem by Rosphanye Powell. Some words are hard to catch, and I apologize that I can’t get the closed captions working. Please note how the choir in this church setting sings with gusto (without sheet music!) and claps on beats two and four 😁

Dec 112020
 
 December 11, 2020
New Public Health Guidance -- Office Closing and Staff Communications with UUSS

Given Sacramento County’s entry into the lockdown mandated by public-health orders, our UUSS Office is closed to visitors. Both remotely and on site, our staff is working hard to serve all of us as we sustain the UUSS Mission. If you need to schedule a pickup or drop-off at the Office in the coming weeks,

Dec 102020
 
 December 10, 2020
"Heart Practices for the Season": Two Monday Meditations  December 14 & 28, 6:00-6:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome at “Mindfulness Practices” with Ann Kronser on the 2nd and 4th Monday 6:00-6:30 p.m. at uuss.org/online.  Ann writes: As we continue to experience such great physical and social restrictions, learning and developing practices of the heart may provide some relief from our isolation and loneliness. Heart practices are a way to train the mind

Dec 102020
 
 December 10, 2020
Elf Alert!

Our Secret Elf Holiday Exchange has begun! Thank you to all the Secret Elves who have signed up to spread joy and cheer this holiday season. If you missed signing up, we’ll see you next year. Names for sharing Greetings and Goodies will be sent soon – watch for a Secret Elf email! Try to

Dec 092020
 
 December 9, 2020

Due to family needs, our guest speaker is not available tonight!  We will find a future month for Elizabeth.  Tonight we will continue with the Soul Matters theme of stillness.   I’ll see you there at 7:00 PM! Roger