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.

UUCSJS has installed an FM listening system in the sanctuary! This will make our services more accessible for people having trouble hearing at our services. We now have six receivers with headsets that are hygienically covered with disposable earpads. We also have one electromagnetic neck loop for use with hearing aids that have a magnetic telephone coil. The system is expandable if there is the demand. If you would like to have your own personal unit set aside for you, David Weesner can fill you in on the details.

Sunday, September 11, David will stay after the service to show off the FM system’s capabilities and how to maximize their benefit for your individual needs. He will also be available before the service to help you use them right away. We are excited for the new addition that will help let everyone enjoy our worship! (If you like to put the captions on for the British shows, you may really like this!)

Mark your calendars now for a night of fun and fundraising!

November 12th, 2022

Doors open at 6:30, Bidding begins at 7:00

Services

• raking leaves,
• guitar or ukulele lessons,
• garden help,
• tax preparation . . .

Dinners and Events

• fondue party,
• kayaking,
• beer tasting,
• bookbinding workshop,
• soup night . . .

Items

• kitchen tool,
• radio,
• guitar,
• baking basket,
• toys,
• crystal,
• terrarium . . .

Handmade and Homemade

• jewelry,
• wooden boxes,
• pottery,
• pesto,
• pies,
• cookies . . .

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

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

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 CARA (The Coalition Against Rape and Abuse) is in need of:

• shampoo
• conditioner
• diapers (all sizes)
• razors
• toothpaste
• tissues
• wipes

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!

Groups are forming now and options are available to meet in person or online. A sign up sheet is available in the back of the sanctuary or you can email Jess for more information: religiouseducation@uucsjs.org.

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.

The Margaret Circle will meet this Thursday, Sept. 8 at 1:00. After our personal sharing of Joys and concerns, we will have our program presented by Katy Cardwell. This will our recollecting and telling of our unique talents, accomplishments, and experiences in a game format. This activity is expected to help us know each other a lot better. All women of the congregation are invited to come.

Presented by guest speaker Rev. Carol Haag

The congregation regathers after summer activities that may have slowed or changed our pace. We regather in the spirit of the fall equinox, seeking balance in our lives. We regather to share the most universal and essential element of the earth: water. You are invited to think about the place of water in your life and to bring a sample to share in a community bowl.

About Carol: Rev. Carol S. Haag retired after 13 years as the religious educator (DRE and MRE) with The Unitarian Church (now Beacon) in Summit, NJ. Since then, she has served on the Murray Grove board, as member, President, and currently chairs its Development Committee. She is a strong advocate for Universalism as the central, vital force in our Unitarian Universalist movement. She believes that Universalism embodies the critical message of inclusion for our time.

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