SOUTH BAY UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP
MEETINGS: 11:00 a.m. SUNDAYS at 2603 Mathews Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
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February 2009 Newsletter
“What we have to do…is to find a way to celebrate our diversity and debate our differences without fracturing our communities.” Hilary Rodham Clinton, in her University of Pennsylvania commencement speech, New York Times (May 18, 1993)
SUNDAY PROGRAMS
February 1 - WHAT’S AHEAD What's ahead with the new administration? A discussion of what we hope Barack Obama will accomplish and what it will mean for the United States. John Simpson will moderate.
February 8 – PARASITES AND PREDATORS We examine two destructive forces in society and the damage they do. Then we consider ways we can protect ourselves against them. Jerry Parker is a Philosopher and Humanist and friend to our fellowship. He has been a member of the Pacific Unitarian Church. Jerry will present the topic and offer time for our discussion. Bob Johnson will be moderator today.
February 15 - THE JOURNEY OF MAN Les Berg will discuss the book of this title written by Spencer Wells. It explains how scientists are using genetic markers to learn the relationships among different people across the world. Les will moderate.
February 22 -
"LOVE AND DEDICATION”
Our new president, Barack Obama, has called on us to a
renewed ethic of responsibility. What
does that mean for each of us and as a religion?
Rev. John Morehouse turns to raise this important question.
Rev. John is currently minister
at Pacific Unitarian Church in Palos Verdes.
Penny Hendricks will moderate.
March
1 –THE SPIRITUAL WARRIOR; SPIRITUAL
ACTIVISM Our speaker will be
Simone Maudhui. More details will
follow in the newsletter for March.
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
Opener |
Date
|
Refreshments |
|
Closer |
John S. |
February
1 |
Peter Landecker |
|
Beth P. |
Bob J. |
February
8 |
Beth Perkins |
|
John S. |
Les B./ Beth |
February
15 |
Dave Miller |
|
Thom K. |
Miles T. |
February
22 |
John Simpson |
|
Penny H. |
John S. |
March
1 |
Miles Thompson |
|
Beth P. |
Bob J. |
March
8 |
Eleanor Thrane |
|
John S. |
Les/Beth. |
March
15 |
Claire Aukerman |
|
Thom K. |
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*************
February
15 - The SBUF Board will meet at 12:30 p.m. after fellowship at
Mathews Cottage.
***************Communications Corner***************************
From
Peter Landecker:
According to the Unitarian Universalist
Service Committee (UUSC) Annual Report,
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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