SOUTH BAY UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP
MEETINGS: 11:00 a.m. SUNDAYS at 2603 Mathews Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
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President: Carol Simpson Newsletter: Penny Hendricks Programs: Linda Klein
February and March 2006 Newsletter
“There is no remedy for love but to love more.” Henry David Thoreau
SUNDAY PROGRAMS
February
19 - FEEDING THE SPIRIT THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM.
Bernie Slotnick has been volunteering since he was very young,
following an example set by his mother. Bernie will describe his volunteer work
as a clown in a hospital, an aide in the emergency room, helping second graders
to achieve grade level in reading and math, and other efforts. Bernie retired after 32 years with Northrop
Grumman Corp. Thom Kilpatrick will
moderate.
February
26 - THE PHILOSOPHY OF CHUNGLIANG and GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Beth Perkins will share the philosophy of Al Huang and teach us about Tai
Ji. At the end of the presentation,
we can learn the movements that represent the Chinese 5 elements of water, fire,
earth, metal, and wood. Beth will
moderate. Following the
presentation, Carol Simpson will lead a brief membership meeting. See Calendar for more information.
March
5 - SACRED CHOICES AND ABORTION: 10 NEW THINGS TO THINK ABOUT. This film
provided by the UUA explores the theology of choice from the perspective of
various religious faiths, including Catholics and Muslims. It offers ideas for
UUs to be an effective religious voice for keeping abortion safe and legal. John
Simpson will moderate.
March
12 - IRISH SONGS AND A STORY OR TWO.
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Clark Branson, a dulcimer
player and "Raconteur of Song and Story." Clark, who says he has long
been a UU "in the tradition of Channing and Emerson," has been
performing folksongs and stories since 1978, and has studied folklore/mythology
at UCLA. His specialty is Irish songs. John
Simpson will moderate.
March
19 - GIFTS AND GIVING IN A COMMODITY WORLD
"When you give of your possessions, you give but little..." —
Kahlil Gibran
We cannot buy a gift or acquire it through an act of will. It
is bestowed upon us. To early
cultures, gifts bore a spirit that lived only so long as the gift continued to
move among bearers, without reckoning ownership, cost, price or compensation. Art is a gift, not a commodity, even when it is bought and
sold in the market. Thom Kilpatrick
will present these ideas and more. Bob
Johnson will moderate.
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
Opening |
Date |
Refreshments |
|
Closer |
Beth P. |
Feb.
12 |
Beth Perkins |
|
Thom K. |
Les B. |
Feb. 19 |
John Simpson |
|
Rich J. |
Miles T. |
|
Penny Hendricks |
|
Penny H. |
John S. |
March 5 |
Miles Thompson |
|
Bob J. |
Beth P. |
March 12 |
Eleanor Thrane |
|
Thom K. |
Les B. |
March 19 |
Les Berg |
|
Rich J. |
Miles T. |
March 26 |
Ada Furth |
|
Penny H. |
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 on the circular table.
REFRESHMENTS need to arrive by 11:00 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!!!
***************CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS*************
March 12 - SBUF BOARD MEETING at Mathews Cottage after fellowship at approximately 12:30. Everyone is welcome to attend.
February 26 – GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING According to the bi-laws of SBUF, the members of the fellowship must meet. Sometimes we have an issue that must be decided by a majority of the members. It is important to attend these meetings if possible. It is also a time to bring attention to a concern or suggestion. This particular meeting will be brief.
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Farewell to the Dotys. Ted and Marilyn, you are missed. We wish you the best. The Doty’s new address: 4457 SE Oatfield Hill Road, Milwaukie, Oregon 97267.
From the desk of our SBUF President:
The February/March General Meeting of the fellowship will be held Sunday, Feb. 26 following a shortened program by Beth Perkins. Please make plans to attend, as this is when we ask for volunteers to serve on the nominating committee to elect next year's officers.
With the Dotys departure, we have some big shoes to fill, as Ted ably served the past several years as vice president. Also, with my new full-time job, I'll be unable to continue as president. So please be thinking how you might be able to step up and serve as an officer, or on the board.
We promise to keep the meeting brief.
Carol Simpson
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