SOUTH BAY UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP

MEETINGS: 11:00 a.m. SUNDAYS at 2603 Mathews Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA

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SBUF  Telephone Information:  (310) 374-1451

President:  Penny Hendricks     Newsletter:  Penny Hendricks      Treasurer: John Simpson

 

February 2013  Newsletter

“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality.  I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.”                                                            Martin Luther King Jr.  

                                            SUNDAY PROGRAMS    

February 3 - IN THE NEWS  Carol Simpson will lead the program which allows us to bring up for discussion whatever concerns us and we can resolve the problems!  Carol will moderate.

February 10 - FEBRUARY—A TIME FOR FLOWERS, POETRY AND CHOCOLATE     Bring something to share.  You could bring a story, or poem, flowers or a song.  Share a memory of a special time or special someone, or a special place.  

February 17 - THE END OF FAITH   Lloyd Drum from the Unitarian Church in Santa Monica will play Chapter Seven of the Audio Book The End of Faith by Sam Harris (also author of Letter to a Christian Nation and The Moral Landscape).  In this chapter Sam Harris offers an alternative to traditional religions that require faith in that which can’t be demonstrated.  Lloyd will moderate the discussion. 

February 24 – SATYAGRAHA: THE VOICE OF TRUTH  Looking at these two spiritual leaders.  Gandhi’s “experiment with truth” was at the heart of King’s work for justice and equality.  For King as well as Gandhi, the methods of satyagraha, far from being neutral tools devoid of cultural values, contained precise, challenging blueprints for leading a moral life.

                                                                     VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

Opener

Date

Refreshments

Closer

John S..

February 3

Meron Castain

John S.

Bob J.

February 10

Les Berg

Penny H.

Lorna Mc.

February 17

Chuck Hendricks

Penny H.

Lorna Mc.

February 24

Eric LaScala

Claire A.

John S.

March 3

Lorna McClellan

John S.

Bob J.

March 10

Peter Landecker

Penny H.

       *****Attention: For Openers and Refreshment persons:  ***** 

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!

 

***************CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS*************    

March 22 is the next free Beach Cities Symphony concert. The music of Mozart-- Beethoven---Shostakovich   featuring Steven Vanhauwaert, piano soloist.  There is a pre-concert lecture at 7:30 pm and the concert begins at 8:15 pm. All activities are at El Camino College Marsee Auditorium in Torrance. See Peter or checkout http://BeachCitiesSymphony.org for more information. 

. ***************Communications Corner**************************

From UUA:  We covenant to affirm and promise a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. A goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.

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.  

 

SBUF Programs   If there is a particular topic you would like to see presented on a Sunday morning, or an organization you want to know more about, or a good book you would like to share, or any other ideas for Sunday morning programs, please call Penny Hendricks. Your input is valuable!  Thank you for your help.

 

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