UUCSJS Midweek Message

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Rev. Dawn is on furlough this week. If you are in need of assistance please contact a member of our Caring Team (contact information below) or reach out to our Admin at admin@uucsjs.org.

Contact a member of the Caring Team

Team members can provide you with support during/after an illness, a death in the family, or other loss or hardship. They can find you resources, run errands, or provide meals in time of need.

Reach out to:

• Tracey Catino at (609) 674-8721 email: Traceysnaps@msn.com
• Denise O'Meara at (610) 316-7495 email: denome53@gmail.com
• Helen Utts at (609) 338-3391 email: HelenUtts@aol.com
• MaryLou DeMaria-Berhang at (201) 247-5635 email: MLberhang@gmail.com
• Tony Zitelli at (201) 463-2800 email: happy85a@aol.com

How does a movement become possible? What does change really take? As we continue our month of embracing possibilities, we are asking these and many more questions.

Many say that the possibility of becoming anew requires us to come apart, to be undone. Do you buy it? Do you fear it? Have you already done it and can testify to its truth? In her article "The Impossible has Already Happened," Rebecca Solnit challenges us to think of this time as akin to a spring thaw, a call to challenge the status quo.

Maybe you are ready for change but asking "How Movements Become Possible?" Give this TED Short a listen. What are others learning about living and leaning into possibility by watching you?

Need more inspiration to embrace possibilities this week? Let John O'Donohue's words sink over you "For a New Beginning."

To have your announcement placed in the Midweek Message, please send an email to admin@uucsjs.org by Noon on Wednesday.

Planning a special event? The Communications Team can help. Visit https://uucsjs.breezechms.com/form/42685e for more information.

On Sunday, October 3, after the service, spend a few minutes honoring those people who have been affected by Covid 19. We have planted a tulip tree on our grounds, and will be placing a plaque before it; the plaque will read “In memory of those affected by Covid-19, 2020-2021.” Whether you have a friend or family member who has passed from Covid, or are simply appalled at the sheer numbers of people who have succumbed, this Memorial Tree has been planted in their honor and memory.

If you would like to read a brief poem or bit of prose at this memorial service, please contact Deb Dagavarian at dagbonar4@gmail.com. This idea for this memorial came about through the UUCSJS Caring Team.

Margaret Circle will meet on Thursday, October 7, at 1:00, at the UU Center.

Arlene Yacka will be presenting our topic, which will be which will be based on the book “The Decade Matrix” by James O. Gollum. The premise of this book is that the decade you were born into made you what you are today. This will take us back in time, so dig up those old memories. This promises to be a very interesting discussion.

Contact Betsy Searight or email admin@uucsjs.org for more information.

Saturday, November 13, 2021, 6:30 pm

16th Annual UUCSJS Service Auction

Our 16th annual Service Auction, an important fundraiser for UUCSJS, will be held on Saturday, November 13th. It’s a fun evening of fellowship and winning, so mark your calendars now.

You’re probably asking yourself at this very moment what you can donate. The possibilities are almost endless. Click here for some examples: Auction Donation Ideas

Help raise money to support UUCSJS! Here's how:

1. Purchase a shopping pass for $5 each

2. Shop at Boscovs (in-store only) on October 20th and receive 25% off your purchase

3. UUCSJS receives all funds from purchased shopping passes!

Passes are available by emailing Nick Bonar (or admin@uucsjs.org) and will be available at in-person services beginning Septmeber 12, 2021.

Deadline for donation forms is October 10th.

UUCSJS Service Auction

November 13, 2021

Doors Open at 6:30, Auction Begins at 7:00

UU Center

Rev Dawn is working on a fundraising idea to raffle off a NEW CAR and make money for the congregation at the same time.

If you're interested in fundraising, have a background in marketing, or are looking to do outreach for the UUCSJS, get in touch with Rev. Dawn at minister@uucsjs.org to join the team putting together this amazing project!

-Rev. Carol Haag, Guest Minister

Rev. Haag is an ordained minister and retired religious educator who currently serves as Chair of the Development Committee at Murray Grove. Her sermon will touch on the history of John Murray’s arrival in North America and will include a story for all ages about events in September 1770. This service will be interactive and participatory, an invitation to conversation about commanding ideas of Universalism in our lives.

This service will be held inside the sanctuary at UUCSJS. The service will also be livestreamed on our Facebook page.

We hope you all had an enjoyable and safe summer!

Now that we have had a few successful outdoor services, we are ready to move inside the building for our annual beloved water service in gathering.

In order to continue to stay safe and prevent spread of COVID, we are asking all participants to please adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Upon your arrival, please check in at the Welcome desk at the entrance to the UU Center to complete your Health and Safety pledge using the QR code (paper copies of the pledge will also be available)

2. Regardless of vaccination status, ALL participants must wear masks/ acceptable face coverings at all times while inside the UU Center building

3. Within the sanctuary, we will be asking participants to sit 6 apart. Household contacts may sit close together

4. In order to limit droplet spread, congregants will be asked to hum along with the hymns

5. There will be no formal coffee hour

6. After the service, we will encourage participants to exit out the East doors leading on to the deck (those with mobility needs may exit through the usual “front” / West facing doors.

7. We encourage everyone to continue conversations outside; however, due to New Jersey still being in the “High risk” range for COVID transmission, we are still asking everyone to continue to keep your masks on if you are engaging in outdoor conversations.

If you were unable to join us, you can watch the video of last week's service below.

Click on the graphic below or visit the calendar at uucsjs.org for more information on events and meetings.

CLICK HERE to reserve the Zoom Room or to add your event to the calendar.

Here you will find opportunities to connect with our larger faith and other UU's from outside our congregation.

Click on the images for more information.

Sunday Services 10 am on Zoom at tinyurl.com/uucsjszoom

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