Hi UUSS friends! Back by popular demand — music jokes! ( see below ) But first, my spiritual moment: I was thinking recently about Biden’s immigration plan, the path to citizenship for millions. I also had just watched two new, excellent PBS shows, “The Black Church” and “Driving While Black.” In both those TV programs,
Monday, March 1, 10:00 a.m. at this zoom link. 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month, “Reading & Reflecting on Poetry with JoAnn Anglin”. For our next poetry gathering, Lectio Divina, we will consider the poem One Art, by Elizabeth Bishop. This poem about loss can be found online at this link among other places.
Since the pandemic began, our team of Mercy Pedalers has helped out 1,100 persons living on the streets not far from UUSS! On bike or by car, our Pedalers have given food, clothing, personal supplies, and Covid-protection items as well as kind words to our unhoused neighbors. Funds from our March 13 auction will keep
Led by Rev. Lucy and Friends, InterPlay takes place the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 10:30 to noon on Zoom. Check out this encouraging video from Rev. Lucy! InterPlay is a series of forms that combine movement, storytelling, stillness, and sound to access your body wisdom. Tune in, connect with others, give yourself moments
Topic: Beloved Community and Multiculturalism Wednesday, February 24, 10:30 am. Racial Justice Conversation Link. The 8PAT/Racial Justice Team discussions offer a safe place to learn together. You are welcome to forward this invitation to any individuals you think would be interested. The resources for this conversation will only take 30-40 minutes to get through all of the videos
Did you know..UUSS is a center of hospitality to the many refugees resettling in the Sacramento area. Since 2015, our Refugee Support program has provided Welcome Baskets to set up housekeeping, garden plots for families to grow food, monetary donations, and meals. Volunteers in the Mommy and Me program offer ESL classes for immigrant mothers
With Molly Stuart, you will explore how we may approach end-of-life choices through creative methods in addition to intellectual ones, using images, colors, balance and contrast to reveal what creates meaning and provides comfort. Register by March 9 to receive materials ahead of time. You do not have to be artistic or have any “talent”! Molly
Hello UUSS friends! I thought of a memorable moment to share with you regarding me and my friend, Muhammad Ali. . .No, not that one. ‘My’ Muhammad Ali, now probably over thirty, was a student and also president of the American Muslim Association student club at ARC (I was its faculty advisor 12+ years ago).