SOUTH BAY UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP
MEETINGS: 11:00 a.m. SUNDAYS at 2603 Mathews Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
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August 2008 Newsletter
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” By Mark Twain
SUNDAY PROGRAMS
August 3 – BEING A UNITARIAN Last Sunday two Unitarian Universalist churches joined together for a special service and performance of a play by the young people. This was interrupted by angry man with a shotgun. It is believed that he chose this church because of their liberal view---the view we share as Unitarians. Come and listen to a message written by Reverend Jon Dobrer http://pipl.com/directory/people/Jonathan/Dobrer and then let’s talk about how we feel about what happened in Tennessee. More information about this tragedy is available at http://www.uua.org/news/newssubmissions/117156.shtml. Penny Hendricks will lead the program.
August
10 – SURVIVAL OF THE COOPERATIVE
The popular understanding of Darwin is competition--"survival of the
fittest." However that is more Darwinism than Darwin.
Indeed, Darwin and other scientists have shown that cooperation
contributes as much or more than competition to survival; a much-needed lesson
in our competitive world. Reverend
Jim Grant (a UU minister in San Diego and PSWIRL http://pswirl.org
Theme Speaker in August 2008) will be presenting this topic.
Peter Landecker will moderate.
August
17 – SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
Dee Masters will return to share more regarding the spiritual
practices of the big religions and how we can use some of these practices in our
lives. This time there will be time
for discussion. Among other
things Dee studied comparative religion. Dee
is a member of the Pacific Unitarian Church.
He is also a teacher and a friend to SBUF.
Penny Hendricks will moderate.
August 24 – ANNUAL LUNCHEON (No meeting at Mathews Cottage.) This year for our Annual Luncheon we are going to the Szechwan Restaurant in Manhattan Beach at 926 N. Sepulveda Blvd. (at 9th Street). We will gather at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. The cost is only $10 per person including tax and gratuity. Please pay ahead of time if possible. John Simpson (our treasurer) will write one check from the fellowship. You may write a check to SBUF and give it to Claire Aukerman or John Simpson. If you have a question you may call Claire. Special thanks to Claire for setting up this day!
August 31 – LABOR DAY WEEKEND No meeting at Mathews Cottage. Have a happy holiday!
September 7 - Program to be announced.
September 14 - Barbara Reinhart is the speaker.
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
Opener |
Date
|
Refreshments |
|
Closer |
John S. |
August 3 |
Claire Aukerman |
|
Beth P. |
Bob J. |
August
10 |
Eleanor Thrane |
|
John S. |
Les B./Beth |
August
17 |
Eric LaScala |
|
Thom K. |
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August
24 |
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August 31 |
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John S. |
September 7 |
Bob Johnson |
|
Beth P. |
Bob J. |
September 14 |
Penny Hendricks |
|
John S. |
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*************
August
10 - The SBUF Board will meet at 12:30 p.m. after fellowship at
Mathews Cottage.
August 24 – ANNUAL LUNCHEON (see details above)
***************Communications Corner***************************
HURRAY!!! We have a new
board member, Claire Aukerman. She was nominated and
voted in unanimously at the July board meeting.
NEW FRIENDS. In June, we had the pleasure of meeting Shirley Bennett and her longtime partner, Terri. They came partly looking for information about Unitarians and were especially interested in finally having the opportunity to officially marry. It was 31 years ago that the relationship began on July 10th. So on July 10, 2008, John Morehouse performed a ceremony at their home before a gathering of their friends and family. We congratulate them and hope they will continue to participate in our fellowship and let us get to know each other.
WE
ARE GLAD YOU ASKED!!!
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.
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