Dear UUSS community~

This month we’ve had a table on the chancel for worship each Sunday, as we’ve explored a larger theme of A Place at the Table. The table, as mentioned in this past Sunday’s service, was built by Everett Brewer, the grandfather of a friend of Robyn Salvin, who is a member of the Worship Team. This coming Sunday, the table will hold the bread that will be shared in a ritual of communion, a time of breaking bread together. Each of us has a part in widening our circle of inclusion, so that all have a place at the table within the congregation. Here are three things that you can do, whether you are a recent visitor, or a long-time member: 1. Say “hello” to folks you have yet to meet. Find out their name,their pronouns, (with thanks to the youth for leading this practice,) and something that brings them to UUSS. 2. Consider being part of the hospitality team by serving as a greeter, usher, or beverage server. Contact Bridget Almas if you are interested. balmas@gmail.com. 3. Go the extra mile, and offer to give someone a ride. There are several folks who would love to attend services who don’t have their own transportation.

For this Thanksgiving, we hope that everyone who wants to has a place to share a meal. There is a family in the congregation who has offered to welcome anyone who needs a place to be. Please let us know if that includes you. with care, and in faith~ Rev. Lynn and Rev. Wendy