The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara two Sunday morning services at 9:15 and 11 AM. On Suday, January 15, the Rev. Julia Hamilton will speak. Her sermon is titled A New Spirit Rising. Our worship theme for January is Justice.

Sunday's Music features the Women's Choral singing Sing to Me by Ramsey for the prelude and the spiritual, Turn Me Around, for the offertory.

Sunday's Offering is for Just Communities (see sidebar). Write checks to USSB with Just Communities in the memo line.

Reverend Jessica Vaughan Lower graduated from Princeton Seminary in 2006 and was ordained in the Presbyterian (USA) faith shortly thereafter. She served as Associate Minister for Youth and Young Adults at a 2000 member church in Westchester, Pennsylvania and also served as Pastor to the Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church in suburban Philadelphia. She currently resides in Santa Barbara with her husband, Andy and has taken a break from ministry as she raises her two children, Marlowe (age 3) and Levi (age 1).

Children’s Religious Education classes today. Following the Story for All Ages, preschool—5^th grade will gather in Jefferson Hall for a children’s worship service.  6^th-7^th Graders will meet in La Paz Lounge.  Coming of Age will meet in Blake Lounge.  Childcare is available in Starr King.

Alliance General Meeting, January 6, 2 PM, Parish Hall. You may have a treasure and wonder what it's worth. Elizabeth Stewart, an appraiser of fine art and antiques, will discuss your treasure and others. Bring along something that you value and show it to Elizabeth. We will learn about this mysterious world of antiques. Refreshments K to Z.

Family Game Night. Saturday, January 7, 6-8 PM, Parish Hall. All welcome. Bring $5 per person for pizza and side or dessert to share.

The Unitarian Society Theatre Group's production of A Christmas Carol recorded beautifully and is available on CD in the office for only $10. All proceeds benefit our warming center. A classic for you'll want to own.

After Aesop: Stories for All Ages, The newly released book authored by Rev. Aaron McEmrys and the pilot project of our Rose Media Press is available for purchase in the Garden on Sundays. Book price of $32.35 includes tax!  Watch for details on a future book-signing event.

Common Ground Community Training Event January 21: see USSB member Linda Liker in the Garden on Sundays to learn more about how you may help with the community based organized efforts to assist the homeless of Santa Barbara. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 967-8140

Pastoral Care. Although the office may be closed, the USSB Care Team will be here through the holidays and into the new year. If you or someone you love finds themselves in crisis, please don't hesitate to call the hotline at 265-3681 or email   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

USSB Social Media Help Desk: Learn & Grow - find out what's going on with "Occupy" and how they (and you) can connect with social media (Facebook, Twitter etc.). Thursdays 5 - 6 PM, Parish Hall. Geoff: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

USSB Website Help Desk. Have you used your member login to access the member only information on the USSB website? You can find the latest USSB member/friend directory, Sunday hospitality schedules and instructions, new member photos and bios - and more. Call Carol in the office with questions 965-4583 x224.

USSB Offices will be closed on January 2 for the New Year's holidays.

Would you like to help? The Bloodmobile will be at our church during and between services on January 22, 2012. Donating blood is quick and easy and very important. For your reservation please contact Wayne DuPont at (805) 883-8422 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Kaleidoscope submission deadline is January 1 for the issue covering January 15 to 31, 2012.