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SOUTH BAY UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP
MEETINGS:
11:00 a.m. SUNDAY at 2603 Mathews, Redondo Beach, California
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SBUF Telephone Information: (310) 374-1451
President: Les Berg
Newsletter:
Penny Hendricks Mailing: Chuck Hendricks
NOVEMBER 2002 DECEMBER
“Humility is not thinking
less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less often.”
November 10. THAT WAS ZEN; THIS IS TAO. After an obscure attempt to discuss Zen
Buddhism earlier this year, Rich Johnson will try to do better with the
principles of Taoism, including readings from the Way of Power by Lao Tze, its
nominal founder. Rich will moderate.
November 17. DISPELLING MYTHS OF ISLAM. Athia Carrim, from the Muslim community,
will help us to understand the reality of the Muslim religion. Beth Perkins will moderate.
November 24. FEAR, GUNS, AND VIOLENCE IN AMERICA. Penny Hendricks will show a taped interview
of Michael Moore (author of Stupid White
Men) and producer of movie “Bowling for Columbine.” The tape includes some very thought
provoking excerpts from the documentary/movie.
Also included in the show, author of Culture
of Fear, Barry Glassner.
December 1. CHRISTMAS IS A COMIN’. Ernie Pipes, minister emeritus of the Santa
Monica Unitarian church will discuss the stories, traditions, and customs of
Christmas. He will speak of the
history, origins, and meanings that preceded the Christian overlay of this
solstice festival. Les Berg will
moderate this morning.
December 8. REFLECTIONS FROM A FORMER CONSCIENTIOUS
OBJECTOR. As the possibility of war
with Iraq seems more and more likely, John Simpson, who had CO status during
the Vietnam War, will lead a discussion about the role of conscientious
objection, explain how his opinions have changed and argue that the draft
should be re-instated. Moderator: John.
December 15. THE CORNERS OF THE MIND. Milt Holman, (who earned his Ph.D. in
experimental and organizational
psychology from Stanford half a century ago) will discuss memory. Starting from what was known then, he will
bring us up to present with the knowledge of how our memories work. Beth Perkins will moderate.
December 22. CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS. Carol Simpson will accompany us as we will
sing songs we know about Christmas and this season. Bring light refreshments for a potluck brunch at Mathews
Cottage. Rich Johnson will moderate.
December 29. BEING HERE NOW. A compassionate look back as we move forward.
January 5. TWELFTH NIGHT IN THE DAYTIME. Potluck dinner at 1 p.m. At the home of Bob
Johnson and Linda Klein. White
elephants will be exchanged in honor of the Magi. Remember, a white elephant in this case refers to some item which
you no longer wish to possess, but something that some else may or may not
enjoy having for their own. (No Meeting
at Mathews Cottage.)
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
Opening |
Date |
Refreshments |
Lorna Mc. |
Nov. 3 |
Peter Landecker |
Beth P. |
Nov.10 |
Lorna McClellan |
Les B. |
Nov. 17 |
Davis Miller |
Miles T. |
Nov. 24 |
Beth Perkins |
Lorna Mc. |
Dec. 1 |
Carol Simpson |
Beth P. |
Dec. 8 |
Miles Thompson |
Les B. |
Dec. 15 |
Claire Aukerman |
Miles T. |
Dec. 22 |
Potluck |
John S. |
Dec. 29 |
Les Berg |
*****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. 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*****************
November 17 - SBUF BOARD MEETING at Mathews Cottage after fellowship at approximately 12:30 p.m.
*******************COMMUNICATION CORNER*************************
Please extend your loving
thoughts to Eleanor Thrane whose husband passed away in October.
We are also sorry to learn
of the passing of Lorelei Blessing, a former member of SBUF.
LENDING LIBRARY. A lending library for SBUF is being launched. Marilyn Doty is the organizer and will troubleshoot as needed. On the last Sunday of October, there appeared a rolling library cart with books currently gleaned from members’ own libraries. In the back of each book is a card where the name and date will be written, and placed in the wooden box on the cart. When returning a book, cross off name and date and place in the envelope at the back. If you wish to offer your books for loaning, please stamp or write you name inside the front. The envelope and rotating card will be handled by Marilyn. Please take care of the borrowed books and return them for others to enjoy.
PRESIDENT'S CORNER - November '02
The Board has decided to invite ministers to speak to the Fellowship every month or two. The first of the ministers to address us will be the Rev. Ernie Pipes, Minister Emeritus at Santa Monica Community Church on December 1st. Please plan to attend that Sunday and bring your friends.
The holidays are fast approaching. We invite members and friends to attend the Twelfth Night party, to be held Sunday, January 5th at the Klein Johnson's home in El Segundo. White elephant gifts will be exchanged. See the notice elsewhere in the Newsletter. We wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season with friends and family.
It is also time to make your holiday gift to the Fellowship, ensuring a great tax deduction for 2002. Everyone is busy and you may have overlooked the Fellowship during the last few months. We are in need of your contributions! The minimum cost to the Fellowship to retain each member is about $100 per year, considering the UUA, PSWD, mailing expenses and a small portion of our rent for the cottage.
From SBUF President, Les Berg
P.S. Looking forward into the New Year, save any auctionable items for our annual fundraiser.
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