UUCSJS Midweek Message

• Announcements
• Caring Team
• Notes from the Board
• Call to Action
• Connect to Our Monthly Theme
• Events This Week
• This Sunday
• Last Sunday
• Connect to Our Faith

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.

Two members of the UU fellowship of the Poconos will be visiting family near Cape May soon and are wondering if someone in our congregation has a bedroom to let for 2 nights. They would make a donation to our congregation as payment for the room.

They state they are quiet folks both in their 70's, no pets or smoking, and are able to climb stairs. They haven't shared their exact travel dates yet but if you are interested in helping out, please email admin@uucsjs.org for their contact information.

We will be meeting on Friday, September 16th at 7:00 pm on ZOOM (www.tinyurl.com/uucsjszoom). The book for September is Facing the Mountain.

FACING THE MOUNTAIN by Daniel James Brown

A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II chronicles the lives of three soldiers who distinguished themselves under fire in Italy, France, and Germany, and one conscientious objector who was imprisoned for protesting U.S. policies that saw some 120,000 Japanese Americans incarcerated in interment camps.

Our UUCSJS Book List for 2022/23 has been revised, please refer to revised list below.

Thank you,

Barb Morell

The Margaret Circle will resume meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8, 1:00 pm. We are skipping the first Thursday of Sept. because it is before Labor Day. Katy Cardwell will be providing the program.

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
• Barbara Morell at (215) 805-7599 email: morellb@msn.com

We would like to thank Kit Marlowe and Helen Utts for their work in trying to arrange a Home School program to be offered in our building. The Home School found another arrangement that was more conducive to their budget. We have wished them the best and will stay in touch with them

Members of the board along with several congregants volunteered this week at ESWA in Pleasantville. We helped fill 130 backpacks for children going back to school next week in Atlantic City and Pleasantville. ESWA is always looking for volunteers to help them with their current and seasonal projects. If this is something that interests you, please reach out to Colby Tippins for more information.

Please save the date: Saturday November 12th will be our annual auction. You will hear more about this in the coming months but wanted to get the date out to everyone as early as possible. This is our big fundraiser of the year and we look forward to everyone’s support.

Marty Quish

Board President

UUCSJS Board of Trustees

Collection extended until September 11, 2022!

Are you looking for another way to donate your treasures?

It’s almost back to school time! The Eastern Service Workers Association (ESWA) is once again collecting “backpack” school supplies for 200 needy families.

This is another way for us as a congregation to show our support for this grass roots organization.

There will be a box in the foyer for you to place your donations. ESWA is collecting the following school supplies:

• Big Erasers,
• paper,
• pencils,
• binders,
• calculators,
• pencil cases,
• crayons,
• pencil sharpeners,
• folders,
• protractors,
• highlighters,
• markers,
• scissors,
• spiral notebooks,
• mini staplers,
• tape.

They also accept cash that will help them purchase the backpacks (at a discount) and any of the other supplies that are needed.

Each week our children and youth help to collect items for local non-profits serving our communities. We ask those attending Sunday service to bring in items for the Food Bank, the Coalition Against Rape and Abuse (CARA), and the local animal shelter.

Looking for ideas on what to bring? Here are some items the food bank is in need of:

• apple sauce, unsweetened
• canned beans
• soups, stews, chili
• canned chicken, tuna, salmon, ham
• canned vegetables
• canned or dried fruit
• cooking oil
• crackers
• dried herbs spices
• granola
• instant mashed potatoes
• meals in a box
• nuts, unsalted
• pasta
• peanut butter
• rice, quinoa
• powdered milk
• whole grain cereals

People struggling to acquire affordable housing in and around our county may be in a "homeless" transition and needing healthy foods that don't require utensils or appliances. Please keep in mind the growing population of people in dire conditions simply trying to get through another day safely.

You can also make a cash donation to any of these organizations by placing a check in the collection basket. Write the name of the organization on an envelope for cash donations or in the notes section of your check.

With great gratitude, thank you, Darleen Ledbetter, Helen Utts, and Janet Longo for your floral arrangement set upon our chalice table for all to celebrate in togetherness.

If you would like to donate flowers for our chalice table, please schedule with Colby. You're welcome to take the arrangement home or we can find a new home!

Contact Colby Tippins call/text: 609-442-0967.

Are you looking for more connection to our UU faith? Want to connect with other members of UUCSJS?

Each month we dig in, explore, learn, and grow in our UU theology through a monthly Soul Matters theme. The theme runs through all areas of ministry from worship, to children's religious education, our family faith at home program, our social media and website, and even our monthly FUUN events! We now have the opportunity to extend this exploration and growth through small group ministry!

What are small groups?

The central goal of a small group is to foster circles of trust and deep listening. They are designed as a companion program to our worship and religious education ministries and an opportunity to explore our congregation’s monthly worship themes in more depth.

What will I have to do?

At the beginning of each month you will receive a packet with questions to ponder, activities to try, and quotes, videos, and articles to inspire you. It's up to you what you choose to do. Some ideas take a little bit of time, some a bit more. All offer you the opportunity for spiritual discernment and growth. At the end of the month, you will meet with your small group for reflection, sharing, and discussion.

What's the commitment?

You will meet with your group once a month for two hours September through June.

Interested? Email Jess at religiouseducation@uucsjs.org for more information or to sign up!

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.

Presented by Lay speaker Kit Marlowe

How is organized labor the foundation upon which other social justice campaigns rest? Kit will explore the following:

• Relevance of labor organization for college–educated workers
• Effect of gig work on worker rights
• Current obstacles to fairness in the workplace
• How UU congregations can and should support organizing efforts

PLEASE NOTE: This service will be in person at UUCSJS and streamed live on our Facebook page. A recording will be available later in the day on our YouTube Channel.

*Masks are currently optional at UUCSJS.

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

Click on the images for more information.

Central East Region Information- Updated for September!

Sunday Services 10 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
Phone: (609) 965-9400
Facebook: facebook.com/uucsjs
Twitter: @UUCSJS