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MEETINGS: 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY at 2603 Mathews Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
http://www.geocities.com/sbuf sbuf@yahoo.com
SBUF Telephone Information: (310) 374-1451 President: Les Berg
Newsletter: Penny Hendricks Mailing: Chuck Hendricks
JUNE 2002
JULY
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared
to what lies within us.”
By Ralph Waldo Emerson
June 23 - AND THE RICH GET RICHER. A look at the book "Wealth and Democracy" by Kevin Phillips. This political history of the American rich makes clear the dangerous politics that go with excessive concentrations of wealth. Often privilege is maintained or created at the expense of the national interest and usually at the expense of the middle and lower classes. John Simpson will present the program and moderate.
June 30 - THAI II. Peter Landecker and Lenore Snodey will share his take on the culture, history, and beauty of Thailand, above and below water. A short video will be included. Peter will moderate.
July 7 - GLOBAL COMMUNITY. Marilyn Doty will present a video tape, followed by a discussion. What is the appropriate relationship between humans and the whole living system? What is happening with “Beyond War” today? Marilyn will moderate.
July 14 - "THEISM". Jackie Berg will present a sermon by Rev. Andrew Kennedy. This is the first of a series on Religious Viewpoints, to include Atheism, Agnosticism, Humanism, and Transcendentalism. Jackie will moderate.
July 21 - THE UUA GENERAL ASSEMBLY (GA) June 20-24, in Quebec City, Canada. Learn about what happened at GA, the annual forum attended by 5,000 UU's from all over the U. S., Canada, and the World. Les attended sessions on Lay Ministry, Spiritual Self Care, Taking our Faith to the Market, Adult Programming, Buddhism and many more. Les Berg will moderate.
July 28 - BAD NEWS. Two Washington Post editors, Leonard Downie Jr. and Robert Kaiser, write that U.S. journalism is in peril. John Simpson will share some thoughts about their book "The News About News" and the implications for our democracy of a decline in journalistic quality. John will moderate.
August 4 - "STUPID WHITE MEN AND OTHER SORRY EXCUSES FOR THE STATE OF THE NATION". Ted Doty will discuss this book by Michael Moore (#1 on the best sellers list). WHY? Ted will moderate.
VOLUNTEER
SCHEDULE
Opening |
Date |
Refreshments |
Miles T. |
June 23 |
Penny Hendricks |
John S. |
June 30 |
Peter Landecker |
Lorna Mc. |
July 7 |
Rich Johnson |
Beth P. |
July 14 |
John/Carol Simpson |
Les B. |
July 21 |
Lorna McClellan |
Miles T. |
July 28 |
Davis Miller |
Lorna Mc. |
August 4 |
Bill Nunan |
Beth P. |
August 11 |
Beth Perkins |
Les B. |
August 18 |
Miles Thompson |
*****ATTENTION: For Openers and Refreshment persons: *****
OPENERS arrive at 10:30 a.m., unlock doors, cabinet, put out sign, start water, put on tablecloth, set up cups, coffee, etc. for the refreshments. Please display the fellowship candle.
REFRESHMENTS need to arrive by 10:50 a.m.. Please arrange a trade if you cannot attend or clean up on the day assigned. When you bring refreshments, it is your turn to be responsible for the clean up of the entire refreshment table including the coffee water and supplies. If you need help, just ask. By the way, thank-you very much!!!
If you cannot bring refreshments
on the date listed in the newsletter, you may call someone and trade with them
for another date that is more convenient.
***********CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS***************
June 30 - SBUF BOARD MEETING at Mathews Cottage after fellowship at approximately 12:30 p.m.
This new Board of Directors was elected for July 2002-2003
Les Berg
Ted Doty
Marilyn Doty
Richard Johnson
Bill Nunan
Beth Perkins
Carol Simpson
John Simpson
************COMMUNICATION CORNER*******************
Have you been attending
meetings and gatherings of the South Bay Unitarian Fellowship?
If you are interested in becoming an official member of
the group, we would be glad to have you.
Ask one of the board members for a membership card. (It is very brief.) As a member, you are expected to participate
by sharing some time, energy, and financial support to the degree that is
comfortable for you.
WARM FUZZIES FOR 2002
Hats off to Les who leads
us well. Peter and Lenore they
answer the phone
Many journeys with many
thoughts to tell.
Thanks for your efforts you are not alone.
News of our church he
brings to us. New people came due to your
care,
He tends beautiful flowers
with no fuss.
Now of SBUF they are aware.
Jackie with the poetry is
a delight. For his many stories we
thank Bill,
Her time with the children
is just right.
We share the time with the children still
For a change of plans we
will get a call. It’s brought new meaning to our life,
Thanks to the two of them
for all and all.
Another thanks to Eve, your wife.
Our group money was well
handled by Claire. To
John and Carol a special greeting,
Her many activities are
really a dare. A real boost they give to our
meeting.
A special greeting to
Claire and Lee, Now on the board they do sit,
And to their grandchildren
with glee. With our group they
do fit.
Rich is there and oh so
handy, Ted and Marilyn do
give us a lift,
His laugh is heard and is
dandy. Their contribution is a
great gift.
His love of music he does
share, At Camp de Benneville
you are at home,
With his help for us he
does care. Again this year you can
roam.
Thanks to Lorna so clean
the room.
We thank Bea for her telephone time.
Now her training with
trees is a boom. To know what to do she keeps us on
line.
To her mother we give a
special thought today.
Here’s to good health and feeling fine,
She now has peace and her
tree is on the way.
A hello to Art send a message on line.
Penny brings our programs
and news to us.
The Fellowship has had a great year,
Along with her caring and
thoughtfulness.
Let’s all give a really big cheer!
Her dancing is a joy to
all. We are ready
to start our new year
Her girls end up just having
a ball.
With new ideas we begin without fear.
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