Aug 312023
 
 August 31, 2023
The Connections Table Wants You!

If you like to meet, greet, and chat about UUSS activities, you will enjoy helping us staff the Connections table on Sunday mornings.  The photo shows Mario Giacomotto, Co-chair David Paul, Judy Bell, Elinor Anklin, Judy Lane, PC Liaison Jon Peterson. Not pictured is Co-Chair Donna Reese. You would be at the table once every month or

Aug 302023
 
 August 30, 2023
Ministerial Sabbaticals

Our ministers will both be gone on sabbatical, but not at the same time. Rev. Roger will be away from UUSS from Labor Day through Jan. 31, 2024. Join us as we say farewell on Sept. 3. Rev. Lucy will be away from UUSS from early February through May, 2024. The congregation grants this periodic

Aug 292023
 
 August 29, 2023
Ritual of Commissioning of our Ministerial Intern for 2023-24

Sunday, August 27, 2023 Rev. Lucy: Now is the time for a ritual to welcome Rosemary Dodd, and to commission her as our Ministerial Intern for this church year. She began in mid-August and will be serving till Mid-June. I would like to invite members of the Internship Committee to join us here on the

Aug 292023
 
 August 29, 2023
Farewell till February

My sabbatical starts on Monday, Sept. 4!  If I won’t see you this Sunday, here is a little info and a big hug as I prepare to disappear for five whole months.  You will be in great hands with Rev. Lucy and Rosemary, our Ministerial Intern, as well as our Office, Facility, Religious Education and

Aug 292023
 
 August 29, 2023
The Pursuit of Happiness--for our children

personal reflection by Worship Associate Dawn Huebner Aug 27, 2023 (Rev. Lucy’s sermon on The Pursuit of Happiness can be found here. ) When my son, Eli, was little, I wanted him to be happy. I think that’s pretty common. I was a child psychologist, and you might think that would give me a leg

Aug 282023
 
 August 28, 2023
Saturday Stitchers and Crafters THIS SATURDAY 9/2

Labor Day WEEKEND!!! It’s coming up fast and furious! I hope you will start out your weekend by joining us for Saturday Stitchers and Crafters Saturday September 2nd 10AM to 1PM Bring your favorite craft or just come and chat with us. We would love to see you!

Aug 252023
 
 August 25, 2023
This Sunday,  Aug. 27 -- Concert at UUSS

20th Century: Inside and outside of the Soviet Union  Soviet era composers at home and in exile. Sunday, August 27, 2pm In our main hall, 2425 Sierra Ave. Koussevitzky, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff Benefit concert for UUSS Tom Derthick, double bass, Irina Tchantceva, piano Tickets at the door: $20 adults, $10 students, free for children 12 and

Aug 252023
 
 August 25, 2023
Weekly Message August 25, 2023

Irina & Tom in concert Sunday at 2 ~ Meadow Plants Progress ~ Sign up for Soul Matters ~ Our Weekly Message: Goodbye to Roger ~ Hello to Rosemary

Aug 252023
 
 August 25, 2023
Vegetables and people--growing up reflections by Zach

Harvest Service for all ages Sunday, August 6, 2023.  Zack is our youngest Worship Associate When I think of vegetables, I think of growth. Vegetables, like us, grow. They start small, in the form of a seed. We put them in the ground, water them, and give them nutrients from the ground. They grow best