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 2018 Newsletter

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”

                                                                                                                 Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

 

                                                                              

                                               SUNDAY PROGRAMS   

August 5 –REAL TIME WITH BILL MAYER  Bill’s panel includes Steve Schmidt, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Charles Blow.  Bill also does an interview with Malcolm Nance an ex-U.S. Counterterrorism Intelligence Officer.  They discuss such things as the “deep state” and Putin.  Also, author of “Democracy in Chains”, Nancy MacLean, enters the discussion with the panel.  Penny will moderate. 

August 12 REAL TIME WITH BILL MAYER  Bill’s panel includes MSNBC Anchor Lawrence O'Donnell; psychologist Steven Pinker; LA Times journalist Christina Bellantoni; comic D. L. Hughley; Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.).  Penny will moderate. 

August 19 – WHY ANTI-SEMITISM MATTERS.  JON DOBRER is the speaker today.  Rev. 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 with wit, insight and candor.  We welcome Jon again.   Penny will moderate.

August 26 – PETER LANDECKER SHARES HIS FRENCH TRAVELS.  Peter visited the Normandy Beaches and then took a river cruise to Paris earlier this year. The history of D-Day and the Monet Gardens, Rouen and Paris were trip highlights. Peter will discuss the culture and show images he took to illustrate the beauty of the area.                                                                                        

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

Opener

Date

Refreshments

Closer

Meron Castain

August 5

Eric LaScala

Penny

Bob Johnson

August 12

Penny Hendricks

Claire

Meron Castain

August 19

Claire Aukerman

Penny

 

August 26

TBA

Claire

Meron Castain

September 2

 

Penny

Bob Johnson

September 9

 

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.

 

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If you have an idea for a Sunday Morning program, Please Let Penny know. 

Thom Kilpatrick is seriously ill and is at home  with Lorna and is now under Hospice care.  If you  would like information you can call Penny.

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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