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May
24
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Memorial Day: How We Remember
May 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Sunday, May 24, 10 a.m., “Memorial Day: How We Remember,” Retired US Army Major General Tammy Smith: This service will call us to reflect on the white marble headstones that mark the gravesites of US service members in military cemeteries.

Tammy served in the military for 35 years, retiring from the Pentagon. At the conclusion of her career she was responsible for Army Quality of Life programs and Military Family policy. She created avenues to expand home childcare capacity, transitioned the Department of Defense disabled veteran Warrior Games into a public/private endeavor, and reorganized the Army Resiliency agency to improve suicide prevention programs. She served the nation living overseas in Panama, Afghanistan and the Republic of Korea in addition to many stateside assignments.

She has received numerous recognitions including an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Lincoln University in Jefferson, Missouri. Her military awards include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Senior Parachutist Badge and parachute rigger wings. The President of the Republic of Korea awarded her an Order of National Security Cheonsu Medal, the highest honor they bestow upon generals. She is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan).

Tammy is a member of the Comcast Corporation Corporate Advisory Council and recently a Toyota Motors North America (TMNA) Respect for People Advisory Board member. She volunteers her time on the Board of Directors for the VetVoice Foundation and as an advisor to Out in National Security. She is also a co-founder of the CAMP Rehoboth Veterans, a program creating opportunities for LGBTQ veteran interactions and community service in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

  • Please feel free to stay home and enjoy our livestream if you have a fever, any other symptoms of illness, or if it’s simply a better option for you.

Memorial Day Classical Concert

This Memorial Day weekend marks one year since our beloved Beryl Martin passed away. Her daughter, Andreia Torain, and her string ensemble, Philalea, are scheduled to perform at UUSD on May 24 at 3 p.m. The concert is scheduled to be classical (Brahams, Debussy, and possibly one Scott Joplin piece as requested by Norman).

The group is a trio of classically trained musicians who will be performing on piano, cello, and violin. (Andreia is a violinist.) She sees the concert as a gift to UUSD in honor of her mother. It is free and open to the public so invite your friends and neighbors.

The Bidding Has Begun!

The UUSD Auction fundraiser is now open! Join in the fun of bidding on events, experiences, food, services, tickets, dining, and tangible items while supporting our community. There is something for everyone, so be sure to browse the offerings and place your bids early and often.

Bidding will continue until Saturday, May 23 at 4:00 p.m.

You may also make an online monetary donation here.

Register or sign in at https://uusd.fundraiser.bid now.

May Share the Plate is for La Plaza Delaware

Our Share the Plate offering in May is for La Plaza Delaware. Their Vision is to improve opportunities, business savvy, and prosperity for minority-owned businesses in Sussex and Kent Counties. Since 2021, La Plaza has served more than 300 Latino businesses in Kent and Sussex County through business training, workshops, coaching and events. Under current conditions in Sussex County, La Plaza is providing direct aid to immigrant families who are being affected by ICE actions in our region.

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Each of us at UUSD has a different story to tell about how we found a spiritual home here. A few of us are life-long UUs but most are not, having come from a variety of other religious backgrounds or from no particular place of faith. Whatever our journey, sharing the stories of the paths we took helps connect us to each other and to the shared journey we are now making.