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 2017 Newsletter

“. . . if a nation expects to be ignorant & free, in a state of civilisation, it expects what never was & never will be.”    Thomas Jefferson

In 2014, only 17% of the people knew which party was in the majority in the House of Representatives.

                                               SUNDAY PROGRAMS   

August 6 – AN INTERVIEW WITH VICE PRESIDENT AND ENVIRONMENTALIST AL GORE.  This interview was recorded on Friday evening, August 4, 2017.  Penny and Chuck are moderating.

August 13 –THE HUNDRED YEAR WALTZ.   The last DVD in The Long Strange Trip discusses the courtship and joining of the Unitarians and Universalists and suggests where we go from here.  Come watch and add your comments to this story.  Bob Johnson will moderate this morning.

August 20 – RUSSIAN REVOLUTION:  THE IMPACT AND LEGACY.

       Joe Marcin will be the speaker this morning.  Joe’s wealth of knowledge seems limitless.  Come and expand your knowledge.

August 27 – LaDainian Thomlinson shares his truth and story of RACISM. Penny brings this tape that allows us to look into a black life that has mattered. All lives matter. How can we not understand how each life matters? 

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

Opener	Date	Refreshments	Closer
Meron Castain	Aug. 6	Penny Hendricks	Penny
Bob Johnson	Aug. 13	Eric La Scala	Claire
Lorna Mc.	Aug. 20	Nola & Lewis	Penny
Lorna Mc.	Aug. 27	Chuck Hendricks	Claire
Meron Castain	Sept 3	Bonnie Folkart	Claire
Bob Johnson	Sept 10	Bob Johnson	Penny

 *****ATTENTION: For Openers and Refreshment persons:  *********************

OPENERS arrive at 10:30, unlock doors, cabinet, put out signs, put on tablecloths, make the coffee, start water, set up cups, coffee, 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, tablecloths and supplies.  If you need help, just ask.

If you cannot bring refreshments on the date listed in the newsletter, you may call someone and trade with them for another date that will be more convenient for you.

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November 3 – Beach Cities Symphony

Friday at 8:15 p.m. with a pre-Concert lecture at 7:30 p.m., Free Admission

El Camino College, Marsee Auditorium, Redondo Beach Blvd. at Crenshaw in Torrance

Information: Peter and 310-379-9725 and http://BeachCitiesSymphony.org    

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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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