SOUTH BAY UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP

MEETINGS: 11:00 a.m. SUNDAYS at 2603 Mathews Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA

http://sbuf.org   sbuf@yahoo.com

SBUF Telephone Information:  (310) 374-1451

President: Penny Hendricks     Newsletter: Penny Hendricks      Treasurer: Lorna McClellan

 

November 2018 Newsletter

“Loyalty to petrified opinion never yet broke a chain or freed a human soul.”
Mark Twain
                                                                              

                                               SUNDAY PROGRAMS   

 

November 4 – CARVING UP THANKSGIVING Our speaker today is Rev. Steve
Wilson of Pacific Unitarian Church.

November 11 – AN INTERVIEW OF BILL MAHER AND BARBARA
STREISAND. Bill talks with Barbara about the President, and other stuff.

November 18 – POST ELECTION AND PRE-THANKSGIVING Wondering if we
feel like toasting “pink” champagne or Boone’s Farm Ripple Rev. Jon Dobrer, a Starr
King and Theological Union graduate, served the UU Church in Fullerton from
1993-2014 retiring in June after 45 years in the ministry. Jon continues teaching,
doing columns for newsgroups, newspapers and writing about our world. We
welcome Jon again. Penny will moderate.

November 25 – MICHELLE OBAMA DISCUSSES HER LIFE This is a taped
interview with Michelle Obama with Robin Roberts of ABC. They discuss many
aspects of life before Barack and after.

                                                                                

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

Opener               Date      Refreshments       Closer
Bob Johnson   Nov 4      Cindy Taylor           Penny
Meron               Nov 11   Bob Johnson         Claire
Bob Johnson   Nov 18   Nola Gray               Penny
Lorna Mc          Nov 25  Penny H                  Claire
Bob Johnson    Dec 2   Penny
Meron               Dec 9    Claire
Lorna Mc          Dec 16  Penny

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

OPENERS arrive at 10:30 a.m., 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.

 

***************CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS*************       

December 9 Concert Singers

Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at Westchester United Methodist Church

See Bob Johnson for tickets 

 *******************COMMUNICATION CORNER*********************

If you have an idea for a Sunday morning program, please let Penny know. 

IN MEMORIAM OF THOM KILPATRICK

October 6, 2018  Arial release of ashes at Torrance Beach at 1:30 pm.

November 3, 2018  Sharing things we remember about Thom Kilpatrick at St. Pauls United Methodist Church at 10:45 am.

Lorna will provide flyers with details.

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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