All Website Updates from UUSS

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All Website Updates from UUSS

December 21, 2023

Ministers' Messages

Weekly Message Dec. 21, 2023

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*Click here* Holiday Greetings ~ Two Services on Christmas Eve

December 15, 2023

Ministers' Messages

Weekly Message Dec. 15, 2023

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*Click here* Deck The Halls! ~ Celebrating mystery and more

December 15, 2023

Religious Services Committee

Order of Service for December 17

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Deck the Hall: A Circle Service for all ages *Click here* Order of Service for December 17, 2023

December 14, 2023

American River Parkway Stewards

Our Stewards showed up this past Sat., Dec. 9th, and did a great job keeping the “UU Mile” clean….

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(Pictured left to right in front row: Betty Crockford; Pictured L to R in second row: Jean Leonard, Patricia Pratt, Lloyd Crockford, Randall Henry, Jeff Voeller. …

December 12, 2023

Board of Trustees

December Message from UUSS Leadership

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Monthly Leadership Update to the Congregation Bright Things Coming to UUSS! The UUSS volunteers serving in leadership positions want to keep the congregation updated about current and upcoming conversations. In this …

December 11, 2023

Board of Trustees

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Your input welcome on bylaws review

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The Board is embarking in an effort to amend the UUSS bylaws. The last time the bylaws were amended was in 2018. Take this opportunity to read these documents that …

December 9, 2023

UU Beginning Ukers

Uke Strum-Along Monday

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Come play ukulele with us on Monday, December 11th, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in the Fahs Room. Come at 1:30 for tutoring and loan of a uke. …

December 8, 2023

Religious Services Committee

Order of Service for December 10

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Presence and the Wellsprings of Contentment *Click here* Order of Service for December 10, 2023

December 8, 2023

Ministers' Messages

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Weekly Message Dec. 8, 2023

Rosemary Dodd

*Click here* A Season of Light ~ Opportunities for connection

December 7, 2023

American River Parkway Stewards

REMINDER: Parkway Stewards will have their Clean up this Sat., Dec. 9th, starting at 9 am

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Greetings, Parkway Stewards, new and old, and friends, A look at this coming Saturday’s weather forecast shows a high of 58 degrees, with cloudly skies, and …

December 6, 2023

Ministers' Messages

Holiday Happenings

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*Click here* Holiday Happenings

December 2, 2023

Adult Enrichment

Lectio Divina: Monday 12/4 and schedule notes

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Enjoy Lectio Divina poetry reading and discussion with JoAnn Anglin, Monday, December 4 at 10:00 a.m. Attend via Zoom at www.uuss.org/online. Schedule Notes: JoAnn writes: Because of how December seems to …

December 2, 2023

Religious Services Committee

Here is the order of service for December 10th

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December 1, 2023

Soul Matters

December is for Mystery

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Our Soul Matter theme for December is Mystery. I offer you this poem from Rev. Joan Javier-Duval for your reflection. May you find the “spark of life” …

November 30, 2023

Adult Enrichment

Women’s’ Wisdom Retreat Nurturing the Creative Spirit!

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Join other UU women for a wonderful weekend full of ceremony, laughter, spiritual reflection, movement, silence, and the company of wise and wonderful women. All woman – …

November 30, 2023

Refugee Support Program

Family Wish List for Annual Drive

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The families from Afghanistan that we are supporting have completed Wish Lists of needed items. If you would like to receive the lists, or to be …

November 28, 2023

American River Parkway Stewards

Fourteen veteran Stewards showed up Nov. 11th to help keep the “UU Mile” clean….

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The Two Daves, Newland and Dawson, adding to the Northrop Access pile! (photo by David Libby) Greetings, UUSS Parkway Stewards and Friends, Fourteen longtime UUSS Parkway …

November 25, 2023

UU Saturday Stitchers

Saturday Stitchers and Crafters – Saturday Dec 2nd

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Here’s hoping you had a wonderful holiday. Our Saturday Stitchers is meeting NEXT Saturday December 2nd from 10 -1pm FAHS Room Let’s celebrate the season! Bring …

November 22, 2023

Refugee Support Program

Refugee Support Team Annual Drive

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The Refugee Support Team will hold our annual drive November 26, December 3 & 10 after service. Stop by our table to learn about the work …

November 22, 2023

Ministers' Messages

Weekly Message November 22, 2023

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*Click here* Moving at the Speed of Trust ~ Invitations for connection, and community

November 19, 2023

Adult Enrichment

Keep Moving, Get Fit — but not this week!

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We won’t be doing the Keep Moving, Get Fit class this coming Thursday, Nov. 23, since it is Thanksgiving Day. See you next week!

November 19, 2023

Adult Enrichment

Lectio Divina: Poetry, Monday, November 20

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Enjoy Lectio Divina poetry reading and discussion with JoAnn Anglin, Monday, November 20 at 10:00 a.m. Attend via Zoom at www.uuss.org/online. The poem is “Thanks”, by W. S. Merwin, and you can see …

November 19, 2023

Religious Services Committee

Order of Service for November 19

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Roots and Branches of Gratitude *Click here* Order of Service for November 19, 2023

November 17, 2023

Ministers' Messages

Weekly Message November 17, 2023

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*Click here* Generosity is a Spiritual Practice ~ Bring your contributions this Sunday for Loaves and Fishes Thanksgiving OFFICE CLOSED November 23 & 24 for Thanksgiving …

November 17, 2023

Walkin' Boots

CANCELED Nov 18 Ancil Hoffman Walk

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Photo by Patricia Pratt This event is canceled due to predicted rain. Saturday, November 18, 2023 walk at Ancil Hoffman Park, on Tarshes Drive in Carmichael. …

November 13, 2023

UUSS Misc.

Help us raise money for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services!

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Help us raise money for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services! This Thanksgiving, Let’s participate in Run to Feed the Hungry in Sacramento, CA. This annual event raises critical …

November 12, 2023

Theology on Tap

Theology On Tap – This Thursday 11/16

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19 Handles Owners and Staff TOT is meeting – This Thursday 11/16 at: 19 Handles Pub and Grill 4235 Arden Way (At the corner of Arden …

November 12, 2023

Religious Services Committee

Order of Service for November 5

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Celebrating the Octopus *Click here* Order of Service for November 12, 2023

November 11, 2023

Walkin' Boots

CANCELED Nov 18 Ancil Hoffman Walk

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Photo by Patricia Pratt This event is canceled due to predicted rain. Saturday, November 18, 2023 walk at Ancil Hoffman Park, on Tarshes Drive in Carmichael. …

November 11, 2023

UUSS Misc.

Photos from the Meadow Planting

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November 10, 2023

Ministers' Messages

Weekly Message November 10, 2023

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*Click here* Reaching Out to You ~ Meadow Planting Day Saturday morning at 9 AM

November 8, 2023

Adult Enrichment

Illustrated talk, Hindu & Buddhist temples Sunday, Nov. 12

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UUSS Member and Art and Architectural Historian Mrea Csorba is giving talks with slides and discussion on “Sacred Architecture, West and East”. In the Fahs Room at noon …

November 6, 2023

American River Parkway Stewards

UUSS Parkway Stewards will have their Clean up this Saturday, Nov. 11th, starting at 9 am

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WE’LL BE HAVING A CLEAN UP THIS SATURDAY, STARTING AT 9 AM!!! Greetings, Parkway Stewards, new and old, and friends, A look at this coming Saturday’s …

November 5, 2023

Service Auction

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Bidding Over; Check Your Winnings

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Bidding in the 2023 UUSS Silent Online Auction has closed. To find out what you won and pay your tab, you can either 1) wait for the …

November 5, 2023

Religious Services Committee

Order of Service for November 5

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Church is a Microcosm *Click here* Order of Service for November 5, 2023

November 4, 2023

Adult Enrichment

Lectio Divina: Poetry, Monday, November 6

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Enjoy Lectio Divina poetry reading and discussion with JoAnn Anglin, Monday, November 6 at 10:00 a.m. Attend via Zoom at www.uuss.org/online. We will read the troubling poem, My heart …

November 3, 2023

Ministers' Messages

Weekly Message November 3, 2023

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*Click here* Generosity of Spirit ~ Silent auction closes Sunday at 8 PM

November 3, 2023

Soul Matters

In November We Explore Generosity

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From the Soul Matters team: Generosity is transformative. It doesn’t just brighten our days; it changes how we relate to life. Let’s be honest, life can …

October 30, 2023

UU Saturday Stitchers

Saturday Stitchers Saturday Nov 4th

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November 4th is a very big day! Saturday Stitchers and the Auction!!! If you are free to join us please do! Fahs Room from 10 to …

October 29, 2023

Service Auction

Tickets Sold Out but Silent Auction Opportunities Abound!

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Click here for the Silent Auction Catalog – Though Auction Dinner tickets are sold out, you can support UUSS and have fun bidding (and winning!) whether …