SOUTH BAY UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP
MEETINGS: 11:00 a.m. SUNDAYS at 2603 Mathews Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
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December 2010 Newsletter
"If you
don’t like the way the world is, you change it.
You have an obligation to change it.
You just do it one step at a time”.
Marian Wright Edelman
SUNDAY PROGRAMS
December
5 – WHO CAUSES ECONOMIC
RECESSIONS? Jerry
Parker brings this program. This
is a dialogue between an author from the Hoover Institute who gives evidence
they are natural events that the Democrats prolong and make worse, and a reader
who presents opposing data which shows Republican actions bring them about and
retard recovery. Chuck Hendricks
and Jerry Parker will present the two sides of this argument. John Simpson will moderate.
December 12 – "I AM ANOTHER YOURSELF” Our friend and speaker Simone Maudhui shares some thoughts about "In Lak'ech", the greeting from the Mayan Wisdom. Simone’s passion is to expose the Universal Oneness underlying the diversity of forms in our world. She works to build a synthesis among the religions, as well as between psychology and spirituality, and between science and religion. Penny Hendricks will moderate.
December
19 – CAROLING WITH CAROL
Come celebrate the season with holiday music and remembrances
of Christmases past. Carol
Simpson will play keyboard accompaniment for your favorite seasonal songs. Be prepared to share some of your favorite holiday memories.
Carol Simpson will moderate.
December
26 – THE VALUE OF GRATITUDE
How do you view the experiences of your life?
Do you kvetch more than appreciate?
When we actually experience gratitude we activate the part of the brain
that floods the body with feel-good hormones.
Penny Hendricks will present this simple way to give a positive
tweak to our attitude. Penny will
moderate.
January
2 – HOLIDAY PARTY at the
Johnson-Klein home.
Mark your calendars for a festive time, starting at 4:00 p.m.
It's time for the annual Fellowship and friends Holiday Party and
Potluck. Bring a wrapped 'white elephant' (see below) for the gift game to
follow dinner (optional). Please RSVP and let Linda and Bob know what pot you
are bringing. So bring your good cheer, your white elephant, and your pot for an
evening of fun and good eats. According to Webster’s Dictionary: WHITE
ELEPHANT
1. An abnormally
whitish or pale elephant, usually found in Thailand; an albino elephant. 2. A possession
entailing great expense out of proportion to its usefulness or value to the
owner. 3. A possession
unwanted by the owner but difficult to dispose of. (For this party, please refer
to # 3.)
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
Opener |
Date
|
Refreshments |
Closer |
John S. |
December
5 |
Penny Hendricks |
John S. |
Bob J. |
December
12 |
John Simpson |
Penny H. |
Les/Lorna |
December
19 |
Miles Thompson |
Thom K. |
Pen/Chuck |
December
26 |
Les Berg |
Claire A. |
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January
2 |
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Bob J. |
January
9 |
Claire Aukerman |
Penny H. |
Les/Lorna |
January
16 |
Peter Landecker |
Thom K. |
OPENERS arrive at 10:30 a.m., unlock doors, cabinet, put out sign, start water, put on tablecloths, make the coffee, start the water, set-up cups, etc. for the refreshments. Please display the fellowship candle on the circular table. Place the Guest Book, name tags, and offering basket on the long 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!
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SBUF BOARD MEETING - The board meeting will be in December.
How
do I become a member of the South Bay Unitarian Fellowship?
Membership is open to all persons 15 years of age or older who
sign a membership card expressing agreement with the purpose of the Fellowship.
Members become eligible to vote and hold office three months after
signing membership cards. Members are expected to participate in SBUF activities and to
provide a helping hand and financial support when needed.
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