SOUTH BAY UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP
MEETINGS: 11:00 a.m. SUNDAYS at 2603 Mathews Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
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August-September 2007 Newsletter
“The development of civilization and industry in general has always shown itself so active in the destruction of forests that everything that has been done for their conservation and production is completely insignificant in comparison.” Karl Marx (Das Capital) 1867
SUNDAY PROGRAMS
August 19 - THE ROMANTIC INFLUENCE The peak engagement of the United States with Unitarianism was heavily the result of the Romantic movement. Dee Masters will share some pre-Romantic writers and Romantic writers (first and second generation) as well as discuss the changes in the Romantic tradition through the Victorian period to today. You will look at some old familiar poems from high school and some with which you may not be familiar. We will tie these works into our principles. Penny Hendricks will moderate.
August
26 - THE GOLDEN AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT IN ANDALUSIA
For several centuries while the rest of Europe was in the throes of the
Middle Ages, Moslems, Jews and Christians created a vibrant and sophisticated
civilization based on tolerance and together they rediscovered ancient wisdom.
This long and unprecedented period of productive cooperation between the three
monotheist religions of the West certainly has a definite resonance in today's
world! Our speaker Simone
Maudhui returns to share her generous spiritual insights.
Linda Klein will moderate.
September
2 - CONCERNS OF THE DAY What
will it be a month from now? This
week we had Rove’s resignation, the revelation of Cheney’s 1994 discussion
of Iraq, Don Imus back on the air, a magnitude 8 earthquake in Peru----anyway,
come and bring up a topic to hear what others think.
Penny Hendricks will moderate.
September
9 - SBUF ANNUAL BRUNCH Come to
the Alpine Village Inn at 11:30 a.m. and enjoy a buffet brunch with the
fellowship. The cost will be
$20 (includes tax and gratuity) and provides Champagne or juice, all that you can
eat, and coffee. And of course,
fellowship with good friends. Make
checks payable to SBUF and send to treasurer John Simpson.
September
16 - GREEN IS THE NEW RED, WHITE AND BLUE
From New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman, the 11th
Hour Project and your Interfaith Power and Light campaign about taking steps to
stop global warming. We will watch
Friedman’s DVD and discuss what we can do.
Peter Landecker will moderate this morning.
September
23 - SEARCH FOR TRUTH “We,
the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to
affirm and promote: A free and
responsible search for truth and meaning.”
This is the 4th of the Unitarian Universalist Association,
Article II Principles and Purposes. Rich
Johnson will lead the discussion of this 4th principle.
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
Opening |
Date |
Refreshments |
|
Closer |
Les B/Beth |
August 19 |
Rich Johnson |
|
Rich J. |
Miles T. |
August 26 |
Beth Perkins |
|
Penny H. |
John S. |
September 2 |
Dave Miller |
|
Beth P. |
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September 9 |
------------- |
|
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Les B/Beth |
September 16 |
Eleanor Thrane |
|
Rich J. |
Miles T. |
September 23 |
Carol Simpson |
|
Penny H. |
Chuck H. |
September 30 |
Miles Thompson |
|
??? |
OPENERS arrive at 10:30 a.m., unlock doors, cabinet, put out sign, start water, put on tablecloth, set up cups, coffee, etc. for the refreshments. Please display the fellowship candle on the circular 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*************
September 9 – ANNUAL BRUNCH Buffet at 11:30 a.m. at the Alpine Village Inn.
September 16 - SBUF BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING After fellowship, in Mathews Cottage. Everyone is welcome.
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