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January 13
Adult Enrichment
“The Science of Sex and Gender” forum February 1
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Save the date: February 1st, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Main Hall. “The Science of Sex and Gender: It’s not X and Y”, with Science Ambassador J.D. Stillwater. The …
January 10
Religious Services Committee
Order of Service for January 11th
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*Click here* Order of Service for January 11th (PDF)
January 10
Refugee Support Program
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Multi-Faith Prayer Vigil
Join Rev. Roger and other faith leaders at the Multi-Faith Prayer Vigil in Solidarity with Immigrants on January 22, 2025, 12:00. The Vigil will be held …
January 3
Religious Services Committee
Order of Service for January 4th
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*Click here* Order of Service for January 4th (PDF)
January 1
Soul Matters
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January theme is “Practicing Resistance”
This month our Soul matters groups will be exploring the theme Practicing Resistance. Rev Roger will also preach on this theme on January 18th, sharing about …
January 1
Adult Enrichment
Unitarian Beginnings in Poland
12:00 noon Sunday, Jan. 4, Fahs Classroom:a forum with Rev. Roger & Rev. Dr. Jay Atkinson Learn about the heretical history of the Polish Brethren, a …
December 28, 2025
UU Saturday Stitchers
Saturday Stitchers and Crafters January Meeting
Happy New Year!!! I hope you all are enjoying this holiday season and have fared well through the rains. Our January meeting is this next Saturday …
December 28, 2025
Adult Enrichment
Sitting Meditation: We Come Together in Mindfulness
at 6:00 pm sharp every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday of the month in the Library/Bookstore. After a few opening words of guidance, we set the …
December 26, 2025
Religious Services Committee
Order of Service for December 28
*Click here* Order of Service for December 28 (PDF)
December 26, 2025
Board of Trustees
December 2025 Leadership Update
Monthly Update to the Congregation This email provides updates from your UUSS volunteer leaders, and this month includes information from the Board of Trustees, the Program …
December 26, 2025
Adult Enrichment
Unitarian Beginnings in Poland
12:00 noon Sunday, Jan. 4, Fahs Classroom:a forum with Rev. Roger & Rev. Dr. Jay Atkinson Learn about the heretical history of the Polish Brethren, a …
December 24, 2025
Ministers' Messages
Avoiding Scams Now and Always — Some Tips
The holidays are a prime season for criminal scams by email, text, and even phone calls. Here are some pointers. For more info, visit the AARP fraud …
December 24, 2025
Religious Services Committee
Order of Service for December 24
Sweet Radiant Mystery Christmas Eve Candlelight Service OOS (PDF) Hymns for Christmas Eve Service (PDF)
December 23, 2025
Religious Services Committee
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 7:00 pm. “Sweet Radiant Mystery” is our theme, with traditional carols, special music and the concluding hymn of “Silent Night” sung by candlelight in …
December 22, 2025
Religious Services Committee
Santa Claus: The Journey from Early Christian Saint to Modern Global Citizen
Click below to read the Sermon: Yule HOMILY 12-21-2025 (PDF)
December 21, 2025
Religious Services Committee
Order of Service for December 21
Yule and the Return of Light, Joy, and Hope (PDF)
December 20, 2025
Adult Enrichment
Drop-in Bible Study: New Testament Conversations
1st Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8:00 pm. Reflect with Rev. Roger and others on sermons, parables, dialogues and miracles of Jesus of Nazareth A drop-in series, …
December 19, 2025
Family Ministry Events
Christmas Tree Trimming Party Tonight at 5:30pm!
All ages are invited to come to the annual Christmas Tree Trimming Party tonight (Friday, Dec. 19) starting at 5:30pm in the Main Hall at UUSS! …
December 14, 2025
UUSS Communications
Holiday Happenings!
*Click Here* Holiday Happenings at UUSS ~ Opportunities for fun, community, and generosity
December 14, 2025
Religious Services Committee
Order of Service for December 14
Waiting Well: Patience, Persistence, and Hope (PDF)
December 13, 2025
Family Ministry Events
Tree-trimming, potluck dinner, carol-singing & Santa
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at UUSS, Friday, Dec. 19, 5:30 pm. For this annual family-friendly party, we invite all ages to join us for Christmas carols around the piano, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Christmas crafts …
December 12, 2025
Walkin' Boots
Saturday Dec 20 Walking Boots Hike
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Naomi Keller will lead a 2+ mile flat hike on the American River levee on Saturday, December 20. Strollers okay, dogs on leash welcome. Meet at UUSS parking lot at 10:00 am to …
December 11, 2025
Adult Enrichment
A meditation forum with Doug Kraft
On Sunday, December 14, at 12:00 p.m. in the Fahs Room, you are invited to a meditation forum led by Rev. Doug Kraft. Doug is our …
December 11, 2025
Theology on Tap
Theology On Tap – December Meeting Tuesday 12/16
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! It’s time for our December Theology On Tap Meeting Tuesday, December 16th from 7pm – 9pm Burning Barrel – Rancho Cordova 11210 Sun Center …
December 10, 2025
Adult Enrichment
Drop-in Bible Study: a holiday bonus meeting–the Christmas readings!
New Testament Bible Study–twice in December! Newcomers are always welcome. Join Rev. Roger and others for monthly New Testament conversations about Difficult Words of Jesus on the …
December 9, 2025
Our Whole Lives (OWL)
OWL K-1 (for Kinder through 3rd Graders) Info Session this Sunday, Dec. 14 at noon
Join us for an Info Session Meeting this Sunday, December 14 at Noon in Room 6 Childcare will be available in Room 11 Snacks and water …
December 8, 2025
American River Parkway Stewards
Another successful clean up by the UUSS Parkway Stewards in November
Dear UUSS Parkway Stewards and friends, Many thanks to our crew of eleven who did the clean up on Saturday, November 8th. Our group fanned out around our UU Mile …
December 7, 2025
Religious Services Committee
Order of Service for December 7
Celtic Spirituality (PDF)
December 5, 2025
UUSS Misc.
Join Us for a UU Women’s Wisdom Retreat
Calling all UU Women! Claiming the Warrior Spirit Join us for a transformative weekend at the beautiful Mercy Retreat Center in Auburn, CA. We invite you …
December 5, 2025
UUSS Communications
This Month at UUSS December 2025
*Click Here* What’s Happening at UUSS in December 2025 ~ Traffic Detour on Marathon Sunday–Allow Extra Time
December 4, 2025
Soul Matters
December Theme: Choosing Hope
Setting the Theme: Choosing Hope Here is the introduction from the December soul Matters materials. If you would to get a copy of the full packet …
December 2, 2025
Theater One
Theater One Reading Group
Theater One will be reading a different work on Saturday, December 6 at 3:00 PM in room 6. I’m thinking we can come up with a …
November 30, 2025
Religious Services Committee
Order of Service for November 30
Poetry of Healing (PDF) Poems (PDF)
November 30, 2025
UU Saturday Stitchers
Saturday Stitchers and Crafters – December Meeting
Tomorrow we all start the final month of the year and our last meeting of the YEAR. Please join us for our December meeting: Saturday December …
November 28, 2025
Adult Enrichment
A Meditation Forum with Doug Kraft
On Sunday, December 14, at 12:00 p.m. in the Fahs Room, you are invited to a meditation forum led by Rev. Doug Kraft. Doug is our …
November 24, 2025
Family Ministry Events
Potluck Thanksgiving at UUSS – Register by Tuesday!
The UUSS community, family and friends are invited to Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 27, 2025 Turkey and gravy will be provided, but sides, desserts …
November 24, 2025
Community Partners
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Our Community Partner urgently needs our HELP…
6 DAYS LEFT AND WE ARE AT 3/4 OF THE GOAL! WITH SNAP FUNDING IN JEOPARDY, OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER URGENTLY NEEDS OUR SUPPORT RIVER CITY FOOD …
November 23, 2025
Religious Services Committee
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Order of Service for November 23
*Click here* Order of Service for Nov. 23 Giving Thanks for Gifts Great, Small, or Complicated Cinquain Poem Insert (PDF) Ingathering of New Members Insert (PDF) …
November 21, 2025
Religious Services Committee
This Weekend at UUSS November 21, 2025
*Click Here* Standing up for our Values ~ Gratitude Celebration this Sunday
November 20, 2025
Board of Trustees
November 2025 Leadership Message
November 2025 Message from UUSS Leadership This post provides updates from your volunteer leaders. This month includes information from the Board of Trustees and the Program …