Jan 092025
 
 January 9, 2025
Sermon Reflections: Gentle Epiphanies

Sunday, Jan. 12, from 9:30 to 10:15 am in the Fahs Room and the second Sunday of every month. This month’s theme will be Gentle Epiphanies from last Sunday, Jan. 5. We will reflect on the epiphanies that Rev. Roger and Courtney shared and share some our own, gentle or otherwise. Come join us to

Jan 062025
 
 January 6, 2025
What are your questions about Age-Related Health Changes?

What is worrying you as you age?  Just for example, “Is my difficulty in getting up off the floor an indication of how soon I will die?” “Am I going to lose all my hair?”  Submit your questions at the Connections table on Sunday or email *protected email*. Thanks! You are invited to “Understanding Age-Related Health Changes: Facts, Questions,

Jan 052025
 
 January 5, 2025
Mon., Jan. 6: Reading & Responding to Poetry

Welcome to Lectio Divina with JoAnn Anglin. She  writes: Happy new year! Our first zoom of 2025 comes this Monday, January 6, at 10:00 AM at uuss.org/online. I’ve chosen this poem, “Elegy for the Personal Letter”, by Allison Joseph, for simple sentimental reasons. In her wistful tone, the poet conveys the “Auld lang syne” of

Jan 052025
 
 January 5, 2025
Sitting meditation 2nd & 4th & 5th Wednesdays 6:00 pm

Jan. 8, 22, 29  in the UUSS Library and on Zoom with Rev. Roger.  We’ll introduce ourselves, light the Chalice, and have some words of guidance before sitting for 20 minutes to practice awareness of our breathing and the present moment.  No previous experience is necessary. Feel free to contact Rev. Roger if you have any

Jan 052025
 
 January 5, 2025
Order of Service for January 5

Gradual Epiphanies: Inviting the Spirit of Discernment *Click here* Order of Service for January 5      

Jan 032025
 
 January 3, 2025
The Mini-forest Revolution in Urban Areas (like Sacramento!)

Thursday, Jan. 16, 6:00 pm at Friends Meetinghouse Islands of greenery have begun appearing in urban areas, featuring plants that are native to each region. The Miyawaki Mini-Forest concept originated in Japan and has been taking root worldwide. The Mini-Forest Revolution by Hannah Lewis explains what local residents need to create one. UUSS newcomer Muriel

Jan 022025
 
 January 2, 2025
January is for Stories

Living Love through the practice of story We gather as a house of stories. As we learn of those who have gone before, the way in front of us becomes clearer. As we weave together our individual tales into a common story, our loneliness lessens and the ever-present web of our oneness is revealed. As