Love is the Spirit of this Church, and Service is its Prayer.
WORSHIP SERVICE
"When Legacy Propels Boldness"
Sunday, April 28, 10:50 am, 2024
Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister, preaching
The word "legacy" always draws for me images of things past: heavy, anchoring, a little dusty, and old. But in reality, they are just as often more like a sail for covering fast oceans or a ballast for weathering storms than a heavy anchor somewhere fixed and forgotten. This Sunday, I will talk about some of the legacy of the UUSC and its living legacy as I return from a trip to Poland with its Board to meet with organizations doing the work to protect human rights and serve war-torn lands as boldly as that which launched the organization over 70 years ago. Moreover, this Sunday we will talk about our own legacy in this church with our Allyne Circle and those we honor and name this Sunday who are added to our plaque.
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ANNUAL CANVASS 2024-25
"Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few.” - No, wait. That’s a song about September, and it’s only Spring at UUSF!
Yet, the lyrics are on point because our Annual Pledge Canvass days are indeed dwindling. And we still have a big chunk of money to raise.
Many members and friends have already expressed their support through their pledges. If you have not done so already, please submit your pledge form this week. For financial planning purposes, it is very important to get all pledges soon. Will we be able to afford to do all the things we enjoy about UUSF next year?
Please join with us to make sure the answer is a resounding YES.
Thank you,
Jack & Sherry Delo
Co-Chairs, Annual Pledge Canvass 2024
THE FLAME
UUSF Weekly Newsletter
April 10, 2024
The Flame, our weekly newsletter, is published every Wednesday! We cover Sunday services as well as recent UUSF news and upcoming events. On Fridays, we also send a brief email outlining the weekend's events. If you send us an email at flame@uusf.org The Flame will be sent directly to your inbox.
PASSOVER SEDER
Friday, April 26, 6:30 pm, TSK Room
Join us in celebrating freedom, exploring the connection between ancient ritual and modern liberation struggles, singing, and enjoying a delicious potluck dinner. All ages are welcome!
We will provide chicken, wine, and traditional Passover food, including matzo and matzo ball soup. Please help us make this event a success by volunteering to help with set-up, clean-up, and/or bringing a dish to share. There is a suggested donation of $10-20 to cover wine, food, and other costs, but no one turned away due to a lack of funds.
Want to help organize this year's seder? Have new ideas or just want to lend a hand? Please email Mia at miashackelford@gmail.com.
EXTRAVAGANZA OF JOY
Karaoke Version!!
Friday, May 10, 6-8:30 pm
Join us for the final Extravaganza of Joy on Friday, May 10!
We will have a hosted Karaoke Night with Tami Gosnell, whom Revs. Shennum and Southern got to see in action last summer during their retreat! Tami is a hoot and knows how to bring people out of their shell! All ages, singing abilities, and talents are encouraged to attend! Attendees will provide a joyful potluck dinner.
Let's wrap this year up with some good food and a joyful time! To register and let us know you are coming, use the link provided
CONGREGATIONAL COVENANT
Under Construction
In an effort to make the world a better place, we support each other’s journey to seek truth with openness, curiosity and respect for different perspectives and paths.
As love is our spirit, we commit to respect, accept, listen to and support each other.
We hold ourselves and each other accountable by continually assessing our individual and community actions toward living into our covenant. This will include speaking up when someone’s actions are not aligned.
We commit to be in community with openness and loving kindness, acknowledging our own biases and differing perspectives.
We welcome the newcomer, we commit to building trust with each other, we celebrate differences and make space for repair when harm occurs.
Watch A Conversation with Rev. Cheryl M. Walker about Article II (HERE)
GET INVOLVED!
“… and Service is our Prayer.”
UUSF relies on all of us to offer our time and ideas in order to build the church that we all know and love! To see a list of volunteer opportunities, classes, and ministries, visit the "Finding Your Ministry" form below. For additional questions, or if you are interested in finding other ways to get involved at UUSF, feel free to contact the UUSF Nominating Committee at NomCom@UUSF.org.
NEWCOMER ORIENTATION
NEWCOMER ORIENTATION
Sunday, May 5, 12:30 pm, Faz Room
Newcomers are welcome to join us in the Faz Room after the service to meet some of our members and learn more about our congregation and Unitarian Universalism.
It's a great chance to meet other folks in the community, ask any questions you might have, and find out how to get involved in our programs and ministries.
We look forward to meeting you!
LIVESTREAM/HYBRID
Upcoming! & Watch Now!
Jenin Freedom Theater Fundraiser
Sunday, April 7, 1:00 pm, 2024
Ukraine & Russia: On the Brink of World War III?
Sunday Forum, April 14, 9:30 am, 2024
"Perspectives on Earth"
Sunday, April 14, 10:50 am, 2024
The Men’s Story Project: Masculinities, Health and Social Justice
Sunday Forum, April 21, 9:30 am, 2024
"Understanding Autism, Each Other, and Ourselves"
Sunday, April 21, 10:50 am, 2024
Animal Rights and the Law
Sunday Forum, April 28, 9:30 am, 2024
"When Legacy Propels Boldness"
Sunday, April 28, 10:50 am, 2024
"Barbara Conahan Celebration of Life"
Saturday, May 4, 12:00 pm, 2024
Update on Israel and Palestine
Sunday Forum, May 5, 9:30 am, 2024
"Youth Worship Service"
Sunday, May 5, 10:50 am, 2024
FAMILY MINISTRY
Stay up to date with what is happening for our families and Sunday School program by subscribing to the Thursday weekly emails. To be put on the email list, please contact Rev. Laura Shennum at lshennum@uusf.org.
FROM THE COVID ADVISORY GROUP
Recommendation for close contacts of cases.
If you have new COVID-19 symptoms, you should test and mask right away.
If you do not have symptoms, and are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 infection and would benefit from treatment, you should test within 5 days.
If you do not have symptoms and have contact with people who are at higher risk for severe infection, you should mask indoors when around such people for 10 days. Consider testing within 5 days after the last exposure date (Day 0) and before contact with higher-risk people. For further details, see CDPH COVID-19 testing guidance.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you have questions, suggestions, resources or want/need clarification, please reach out to our Covid Advisory Team at covidgroup@uusf.org.
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