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

April 2013  Newsletter

“If you look at who’s being denied the right to vote, on absentee ballots, on provisional ballots, it’s Hispanics, it’s Blacks and it’s Native Americans and the Democratic Party ought to be touting this as the biggest civil-rights issue of our time.  But they are ignoring it.”                                                                        Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.  2006

                                               SUNDAY PROGRAMS    

April 7– RULES TO LIVE BY:  The Golden Rule, The Silver Rule, The Boy Scout Motto and Law, Mae West's advice-----Do any of these -- or your own favorite -- offer real help in leading a good life.  John Simpson will moderate. 

April 14 – THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ASSASSINATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.  Hundreds of union members and their supporters marched in Memphis on April 4, 2013, calling for a new commitment to the human rights causes he died for.  We can remember King and also discuss what has happened to unions in the years since.  Penny Hendricks will present the program.

April 21 – PROTECT YOUR BRAIN WITH MINDFUL NUTRITION (continued) – Eating a diet good for your brain is good for your heart.  This second discussion will focus on specific nutrients, vitamins, phyto-chemicals, and those considered anti-oxidants.  Many can be purchased as supplements. Are they useful?  Have you ever heard of Functional Foods? Medical Foods?  Of note, our speaker shared that several churches across the country have started programs to help congregates eat more fruits and vegetables.  Our knowledgeable speaker will answer our questions and provide some nutritious food.   

April 28 – CAN UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS BELIEVE IN REINCARNATION?  Reawakening, recovery, renewal, restoration. Together we will explore the joy and suffering of rebirth.  Rev. Teri Masters is an ordained Interfaith minister and is a Chapel Minister at Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes.  She is a graduate of the Chaplaincy Institute in Berkeley, CA. A certified clinical chaplain, she is an experienced hospice chaplain and a Pastoral Counselor, specializing in grief and loss, at Good Samaritan Counseling Center in San Pedro.  She will sing at the drop of a hat and is a member of Vox Femina Los Angeles, one of the country’s premiere women’s choruses.  Rev. Teri and husband Dee have two adult daughters and one grandson. Linda Klein will moderate.

                                                                     VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

       *****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!

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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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This page was last updated on April 5, 2013.

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