Dear Members, Friends, Families & Newcomers

As we settle into our third week of the “shelter in place” Rev. Roger and I are very pleased at the turnout for our online services. We had 228 computers logged into our service this last Sunday – 83 people stayed for virtual coffee hour.

In addition, many of our groups have started to meet on Zoom, including the UU Readers (discussing Montana 1948 by Larry Watson) and our political discussion group Ted’s Webb both which will meet tomorrow. Contact the group leaders if you want to join them by clicking on the group name in the sentence above. Or call the church office () and we will get you connected. Many of our committees are meeting online including the Board, Program Council, Religious Services Committee and several others. It is great that our community is finding ways to come together.

And I hope you will join us tomorrow night at 7 for our Tuesday evening worship service. Several of you have asked if this service is different from the Sunday morning service, and indeed it is. Our topic tomorrow is Coping and Hoping. There will be readings and music, stories and chances to share your thoughts and feelings. At the end we will open all the videos so that you can see and wave to each other. It sure lifted my spirits last Tuesday to see all your smiling faces. Go to uuuss.org/online to get access to the Zoom site.

I also want to encourage you to sign up for our Phone Ministry (details below). This is a chance to reach out and connect with each other.

For more connections check out our UUSS Between Sundays Facebook page where UUSS members and pledging friends can share their stories, joys, challenges and needs. If you are not part of the group then go to the page and send a friend request.

Finally Rev. Roger and I send out love to each of you. We miss you all and can’t wait till we are together again. In the meantime, don’t be shy – call or email or join us in our open house Wednesday at 7p or Friday at 10:30a. Let us know if you need anything.

Sending love to all,
Rev. Lucy

Get Connected – UUSS Phone Ministry
To keep the community connected, we are offering a Phone Ministry where participants can make or receive calls throughout the week with other participants. An email reminder will be sent with the contact information and when to make or expect to receive a call.

The schedule for calls will start Monday March 30th and run as long as needed.

Please fill out the Signup Form and read the Phone Ministry Circle Covenant .

Members who do not have email or internet access will be contacted separately to signup.

If you have any questions or comments or if you wish to change your schedule or drop out of the group, please email

Your Pledge Will Make a Difference!
Leading in Love: A Time to Thrive
Just as we are finding ways to connect with each other to lift our spirits while keeping a social distance, members, friends and other supporters are making their pledges of support for the people, programs and mission of UUSS.

Check out the new growth on our Stewardship beanstalk! (See Stewardship Updates for 2020-21 at uuss.org/stewardship)
If you are able, please make your own pledge today:

You can print out a pledge form and mail it:

UUSS, 2425 Sierra Blvd, Sacramento CA 95825

Or you could email our bookkeeper g letting her know the amount you would like to pledge for 2020-21. Thank you!

What’s Happening?

Online worship services via Zoom:
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
We come together for shared song, stories, readings, homily, and the lighting of our beloved chalice. You will see and hear familiar faces of your ministers, worship associates and musicians. Starting March 29 we have a virtual coffee hour after the Sunday service. Starting March 31 Tuesdays have a different format.

Zoom Room streaming open house. You don’t have to sign up for Zoom to participate in our Zoom activities. Drop in to chat with one of your ministers and whoever else drops in. All ages welcome! Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:30 a.m. Zoom link here.

Religious Education Ministries (Spirit Play, Youth Groups and Coming of Age) are meeting in various ways, including families together for an open house and a session with Miranda and Sangye for adults who are parenting. If you didn’t see an email, contact Religious Education Coordinator Miranda Massa:

Theology on Tap every Friday evening by Zoom
Bring a beverage of choice (from your own fridge) in the room of your choice (in your own place) and a community conversation. Find the Zoom link at: uuss.org/theologyontap

Is your group meeting on ZOOM? Let us know and we will post it in the next message. office@uuss.org

Does your UUSS group want to meet on Zoom?
The UUSS Zoom is a busy place. So busy that we added a second account to accommodate our small groups. Contact Rev. Lucy if you want to set up a meeting for your group.

Sermons to hear at any time: Do you miss hearing sermons? You can find more than 5 years of sermons on our web site.
Click to go to the sermon pages: uuss.org/sermons

UUSS Mission – We come together to deepen our lives and be a force for healing in the world.