UUCSJS Midweek Message
December 20, 2023
This Sunday at 1:30pm
Christmas Eve Musical Celebration!
Presented by Gina Roche, UUCSJS Music Director
Come to UUCSJS's afternoon ALL MUSIC CHRISTMAS EVE MUSICAL CELEBRATION! Featuring the UUCSJS choir, Music Director Gina Roche, and some very special surprise musical guests. Come get your holiday spirit on with us! Service will be held at 1:30pm on Christmas Eve.
BIO: Gina ROCHÉ (vocalist/guitarist/songwriter/uke player/vocal coach/tap dancer and music director for our beloved UUCSJS and loving it!) Gina studied voice with opera singer and teacher Frank Capelli in Philadelphia. Gina has been a professional musician, singer and guitarist for over 30 yrs and is known for her unique blend of jazz, blues,Brazilian music and original compositions. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she has toured with her band, The Gina Roché Group in Grand Cayman, Aruba, Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Philly, the West Coast, UK and Japan and has also performed on Good Morning America and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. The most beloved part of Gina's bio is that she married her best friend John Rosenberg 22 years ago. Together they are enjoying their two daughters becoming whilst continually learning how to "go with the flow."
PLEASE NOTE: This service will be in person at UUCSJS ONLY!
Employee Performance Assessment
The Board realizes that we have not assessed the performance of our employees since the pandemic. We are generally happy with our staff, but they deserve recognition and feedback on the jobs they do for us. Marty Quish, Paul Utts, and Kit Marlowe will complete these evaluations during December and January.
Staff are completing self- and 360-degree evaluations. The committee also needs to hear from members and friends. If you wish to share observations about any of our employees with the committee, send us a message at board@uucsjs.org. There is no form or rigid format. Just let us know whatever you think we need to know.
January's Greenlight Coffeehouse
Next month's Greenlight Coffeehouse will be held on the FIRST Friday of the month - January 5, 2024 from 7-9pm (doors open at 6:30pm).
Please contact Katy Cardwell if you would like to perform.
All others - mark your calendar to attend this awesome event!
Featured Resource: Mosaic Resource Hub
The Mosaic is an online hub of connection, resources, and support for Unitarian Universalists dismantling racism and oppression. Through resources, programs, training, groups, and gatherings, The Mosaic fosters belonging and liberation in Unitarian Universalist congregations and communities. Our work for collective liberation can be as colorful, multi-faceted, and diverse as the tiles of a mosaic.
One resource congregational leaders may find helpful are the Learning and Practice Groups. Mosaic Skill-up Learning and Practice Communities are facilitated small group experiences helping leaders develop the skills and accountability they need to engage in effective anti-racism transformation work in their context. These 90-minute virtual gatherings (meeting approximately twice a month over 4 months) include a mix of learning from trusted voices in the movement toward anti-racism transformation. By participating in a skill-up group you will form meaningful connections, receive support and feedback as you implement your learnings, and tend to your own spiritual well being.
The purpose of the gathering is to deepen our collective understanding and skills around issues related to transformation work; build community through connecting individuals and congregations across our movement; and help us stay rooted in our Unitarian Universalist tradition. Sign up at the Mosaic webpage.
Need Help?
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
Helen Utts at (609) 338-3391 email: HelenUtts@aol.com
Tony Zitelli at (201) 463-2800 email: happy85a@aol.com
Barbara Morell at (215) 805-7599 email: morellb@msn.com
Janet Longo at (609) 748-8608 email: jilportnj@comcast.net
Denise O'Meara at (610) 316-7495 denome53@gmail.com
Caring Team is looking for members who are willing to attend monthly Zoom meetings and help out when congregants are sick or suffering from hardships. Please contact Tracey Catino if you can join our confidential group.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Jersey Shore
Sunday Services 10:30 am in person and livestreamed on Facebook.
Email: admin@uucsjs.org
Website: www.uucsjs.org
Location: 75 S Pomona Rd, Egg Harbor City, NJ, USA
Mailing Address: PO Box 853, Pomona NJ 08240
Phone: (609) 965-9400
Facebook: facebook.com/uucsjs
Twitter: @UUCSJS