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

 

October 2014  Newsletter

“My country is the world and my religion is to do good.”

---------------------Thomas Paine, The Rights of Man (1792)

                                               SUNDAY PROGRAMS   

 

October 5 – BALLOT DISCUSSION (AND OTHER RELATED CONCERNS)     Bring your official “voter information” guide and other information.  John and Carol Simpson will lead this program to help us to get ready to vote November 4th. Bring whatever concerns you may have and to add to our discussion.  The Simpsons will moderate.   

October 12 – AMERICAN TRANSCENDENTALISM   The era of 1820 to 1860 were the years when a group of liberal minded reformers sought to reform what they thought were the evils of their time.  The most well known were Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Margaret Fuller, and Theodore Parker.  Meron Castain will share what he read and will lead the discussion. 

  October 19 –  PURITY, POLLUTION, DEFILEMENT----A SERMON THAT SEEKS TO DEFINE WHAT IS DIRTY.  Our friend, the Reverend Emeritus Ernie Pipes returns to give us something to think about.  Ernie Pipes has served the Unitarian community of Santa Monica and continues to be an active voice in his retirement.  

October 26 – JOURNEY TO ONENESS:  THE BIG PICTURE   (filmed by Global Spirit).  This is a DVD of interviews with internationally renowned scientific philosophers Deepak Chopra and Riane Eisner.  They share a lot of “food for thought”.  Come to listen and discuss.  Penny Hendricks will moderate. 

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE  

 

Opener

Date

Refreshments

Closer

John S.

October 5

Bonnie Folkart

John S.

Bob J.

October12

Peter Landecker

Meron C.

Lorna Mc.

October 19

Irma Cohen

Penny H.

Lorna Mc.

October 26

Meron Castain

Claire A.

John S.

November 2

Eric LaScala

John S.

Bob J.

November 9

Lorna McClellan

Meron C.


 

**********************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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