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
August 2015 Newsletter
Wisdom lies in being tolerant of your own complexity and then extending that tolerance to everyone else. From Deepak Chopra, Huffington Post, February 23, 2007.
SUNDAY
PROGRAMS
August 2 IN THE NEWS AND ON YOUR MIND IF IT BOTHERS YOU, LETS TALK ABOUT IT! What news concerns do you have? Carol and John Simpson will lead the discussion. Come and share your thoughts.
August 9
INCOME AND WEALTH INEQUALITY The US has the second
worst income inequality of OECD countries. An overview of this topic will
be presented from the perspectives of three non-conventional economists - Hyman
Minsky and Steven Keen predicted the 2008 crash; Thomas Piketty explains
inequality in his book - Capital in the 21st Century.
August 16 -
WEAVING WORDS Come to share a favorite poem, and your
thoughts about what it expresses, ..Share poems of others or your own poetry.
Come to listen and enjoy. Lorna McClellan will lead this program.
August 23 WHAT IS THE GLOBAL SOLUTION?
This is a program presented on HBO that shows what is happening to our earth.
We see the naysayers and hear them in denial. We see the ice melting and
the how the earth is beginning being affected. Penny brings this taped program.
August 30 KEEPING IT POSITIVE
We welcome Rev. Teri Masters and her loving spirit to help us hold on to a
mellow attitude and keep the cup half full. Teri is an interfaith minister
and officiating Minister at Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes. Penny
Hendricks will moderate.
VOLUNTEER
SCHEDULE
Opener |
Date |
Refreshments |
Closer |
Meron C. |
August 2 |
John Simpson. |
Penny H |
Bob J |
August 9 |
Lorna McClellan |
Penny H |
Lorna Mc. |
August 16 |
Eric LaScala |
Penny H. |
Lorna Mc. |
August 23 |
Miles Thompson |
Meron C. |
Meron C. |
August 30 |
Peter Landecker |
Claire A. |
Bob Johnson |
September 6 |
Claire Aukerman |
Lorna Mc |
*******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!
***************CALENDAR
OF UPCOMING EVENTS*************
The last PSWIRL Summer Camp for Adults will take place on August 15-19 at UU District Camp de Benneville Pines. Please checkout http://pswirl.org for more information and to register.
***************Communications Corner**************************
In November, one of our members, Eleanor Thrane,
suffered a severe heart attack. At this time she is at a small rest home
not far from her residence in Torrance. She can have visitors. Call
Penny for more information.
Bonnie Folkart is recovering from Open Heart Surgery and
has been able to return to us. We missed you and your side-kick!
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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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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