LOVE IS THE SPIRIT OF THIS CHURCH,
AND SERVICE IS ITS PRAYER.
WORSHIP SERVICE
"SACReD Stories, SACReD Decisions and Mary, Mother of God"
Sunday, December 10, 10:50 am, 2023
Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams, Guest Preacher
What is your faith story? What is your reproductive story? How is the Divine a part of both of these stories? How can we weave them together free from shame, judgment, and stigma? Join us as we examine our stories alongside one of the ancient stories of Mary, Mother of God. Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams from SACReD, the Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity, will lead an exploration of this Advent story and share some of the biblical support for Reproductive Justice.
Following the service, there will be a complimentary lunch in the Thomas Starr King Room where you can meet Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams and learn more about SACReD's activities.
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THE FLAME
UUSF Weekly Newsletter
December 6, 2023
The Flame, our weekly newsletter, is published every Wednesday! We cover Sunday services as well as recent UUSF news and upcoming events. On Fridays, we also send a brief email outlining the weekend's events. If you send us an email at flame@uusf.org The Flame will be sent directly to your inbox.
GET INTO THE SPIRIT!
December Services!
"SACReD Stories, SACReD Decisions and Mary, Mother of God"
Sunday, December 10, 10:50 am, 2023
"Hanging of the Greens"
Sunday, December 17, 10:50 am, 2023
"What's Up With That: Interactive Christmas Pageant"
Sunday, December 24, 10:50 am, 2023
"Christmas Eve Night"
Sunday, December 24, 4:45 pm, 2023
CHRISTMAS EVE 2023 POINSETTIA DEDICATIONS
Deadline: Tuesday, December 19
Each year we thrill to an abundance of red poinsettias dedicated in honor or in memory of special loved ones.
Please begin making your $40 Poinsettia donations for 2023. You may pay by check, and if there is a dedication name note it on the memo line. Your contribution supports flowers in the Sanctuary all year.
Alternatively, you may pay via uusf.org payment donate button (here), but select Sunday Flowers/ Poinsettias line. You input the dedication online, but it is suggested you also email it to jsilk@uusf.org by Tuesday, December 19.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS FOR JUSTICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 FROM 12:00 PM TO 3:00 PM, TSK ROOM
UU’s for Justice in the Middle East—Bay Area chapter invites you to discuss Israel/Palestine and the ongoing war in Gaza after watching a screening of the film “Roadmap to Apartheid," which provides context and background on the current crisis.
“Roadmap To Apartheid” is an award-winning documentary narrated by Alice Walker (author of The Color Purple), a South African-born journalist and an Israeli-born filmmaker. It documents the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa and why many Palestinians believe they live under an apartheid system today. The striking parallels include house demolitions, the creation of Bantustans, and curbs on freedom of movement and recommended by Nobel Peace Prize-winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
If you plan to attend, please email us at forum@uusf.org to help us prepare a food order.
CHECK THIS OUT!
Sunday, December 10 at 12:30 pm un the Courtyard
Come meet Emanuel and get to know him during a lunch on Sunday, December 10, in the courtyard. He wants to hear your ideas and hopes for the Young Adult group. He wants to find partners to work with in coordinating the group and just getting to know you.
Please let us know if you are coming by RSVPing below so we have enough food for everyone! If you want to reach out to Emanuel before the lunch, then you can reach him at eclass@uusf.org.
We are happy to announce Emanuel Class as our new Membership & Young Adult Manager. He will start remotely on Sunday, November 19, and join us in person on Sunday, December 3.
If you have any questions about our candidate, Rev. Laura Shennum will be available in the Courtyard after service on November 19, or you can email her at lshennum@uusf.org.
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS!
NEWCOMER ORIENTATION
December 10 at 12:30 pm, Fireside Room
Here is an opportunity to learn more about Unitarian Universalism. Join us in the Fireside Room after the service to meet some of our members and learn more about our congregation and Unitarian Universalism in the community.
LAST CALL FOR PHOTOS
PHOTO DIRECTORY
We want to include everyone in our new photo directory. Your last chance for a photo is Wednesday, December 6. Please sign up here or see Linda Enger after the service this Sunday or December 3. After your photo is taken, you will have the opportunity to purchase photos for your own use, but you are not obligated to make a purchase. You will receive a free 8x10 and a copy of the photo directory. For questions, contact Linda.
Linda Enger
FAMILY MINISTRY
Stay up to date with what is happening for our families and Sunday School program by subscribing to the Thursday weekly emails. To be put on the email list, please contact Rev. Laura Shennum at lshennum@uusf.org.
THE COVID ADVISORY GROUP WISHES EVERYONE A SAFE AND HEALTHY HOLIDAY.
The Committee plans to go on hiatus for the next several months, or until events might require a convening. In the meantime, to keep you and your loved ones healthy, we are relaying some information. Here is a FAQ list that may answer your latest COVID-related questions. I wish you and yours health and happiness this season.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you have questions, suggestions, resources or want/need clarification, please reach out to our Covid Advisory Team at covidgroup@uusf.org.
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