SOUTH BAY UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP
MEETINGS: 11:00 a.m. SUNDAYS at 2603 Mathews Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
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President: Penny Hendricks Newsletter: Penny Hendricks Treasurer: Lorna McClellan
February 2014 Newsletter
“During
my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people.
I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons
live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal
which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if need be, it is an ideal
for which I am prepared to die.”
SUNDAY
PROGRAMS
February 2 –
UNIVERSALISM: PAST, PRESENT, AND POWERFUL The speaker this
morning is Kalen Fristad. Kalen has served as a United Methodist
minister for more than 37 years. John Simpson will moderate.
February 9 –
SAVING THE DOLPHINS In Tajai, Japan every year hundreds of
dolphins are driven through the water into a natural cove from which there is
only a small chance of escape. Some are sold to aquariums (151 aquariums
in Japan) and the rest are slaughtered. The profit can be as much as
$200,000 each. This is a taped presentation –informative, but not
“pretty”. Penny Hendricks will show this 20 minute video and lead the
subsequent discussion.
February 16 –
CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE (The similarities and differences of
different cultures) When you have cultural intelligence you can learn
which culture you are in by the dress, diet, behavior of the people around you.
Meron Castain will present this topic.
February 23 –
ECONOMIC INEQUALITY: A major threat to human progress. According to a
new report from Oxfam, 85 people control the same amount of wealth as
half the population of the entire world, and the top one percent has 65 times
the wealth of the bottom half. This concentration of money gives a few
people way too much power over our economic and political systems. Oxfam's
“Working for the Few” report says, “Wealthy elites have co-opted political
power to rig the rules of the economic game.” Come and discuss.
VOLUNTEER
SCHEDULE
Opener |
Date |
Refreshments |
Closer |
Bob J. |
February 9 |
Claire Aukerman |
Penny H. |
Lorna Mc. |
February 16 |
Lorna McClellan |
Penny H. |
Lorna Mc. |
February 23 |
Bonnie Folkart |
Claire A. |
John S. |
March 2 |
Peter Landecker |
John S. |
Bob J. |
March 9 |
Eric LaScala |
Penny H. |
Lorna Mc. |
March 16 |
Nola Frame-Gray |
Penny H. |
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*******************Attention:
For Openers and Refreshment Persons
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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
14 – Beach Cities Symphony 64th Season
Friday
at 8:15 p.m. with a pre-Concert lecture at 7:30 p.m.
Free
Admission-----Campus Parking $3
El
Camino College, Marsee Auditorium
Redondo
Beach Blvd. at Crenshaw in Torrance
Information: 310-379-9725 and http://BeachCitiesSymphony.org
***************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.
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