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
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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OF UPCOMING EVENTS*************
***************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 and are able to do so.
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