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: Lorna McClellan

September 2014  Newsletter

“It is through the truthful exercising of the best of human qualities---respect for others, honesty about ourselves, faith in our ideals,---that we come to life in God’s eyes.  It is how our soul, as a nation, and as individuals is revealed.”     Bruce Springsteen, New York Times, 2004

                                               SUNDAY PROGRAMS   

September 7 – GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING  to begin the fiscal year.  Everyone come and use the opportunity to express your opinion.  We will be the speakers.  Come and talk about the fellowship and what would make your participation be more enjoyable.  We can make changes if we know what you want.  If we share doing things, then no one has to feel overwhelmed.  Please come and enjoy some refreshments, ask questions and offer any ideas you may have.  There are some issues that may require a vote.  There are a couple of on-going tasks that need a volunteer. 

September 14 – THE MANZANAR FISHING CLUB  Japanese American fishermen living in the World War II Manzanar internment camp sought and found moments of freedom by escaping to fish in the Eastern Sierra of California.  Lorna McClellan will share parts of a DVD which traces this story of the human spirit.

September 21 – A TALK BY ALAN WATTS “Jesus, His Religion or the Religion about Him”  We will listen to the recorded words of Alan Watts.   Lloyd Drum leads the discussion.

September 28 – LONG STRANGE TRIP   We will begin a series of the history of Unitarian and Universalist thought from the beginning of the Christian era to what we know today as Unitarian Universalism   Thanks to Meron for bringing us this series.

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 and are able to do so.  

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 September 9, 2014.

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