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

 

December 2019 Newsletter

My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind. Albert Einstein

 

                                                                              

                                               SUNDAY PROGRAMS   

 

December 1 –  confessions of an irrational rationalist.  A presentation and discussion led by Jon Dobrer, a Starr King and Theological Union graduate, served the UU Church in Fullerton from 1993-2014.  Jon continues teaching, doing columns for newsgroups, newspapers and writing about our world.  We welcome Jon again.  Penny will moderate...

 

 

December 8 –  IS IT IMPEACHMENT FULL SPEED AHEAD???  A dicussion inspired by what Brian Williams and his guests on MSNBC have to say about impeachment.  Let us take this opportunity to share our thoughts on the subject.

 

December 15 – remembering christmases past with Lorna McClellan.

 

 

December 22 –  REMEMBERING THE GOOD.

 

December 29 –  the movie “1917” inspired discussion of the socio-economic factors of the time.  Led by Joe Marcin.  Did you know that the Russians withdrew from WWI as the US was entering.

         

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

          

Opener

Date

Refreshments

Closer

Lorna Mc

Dec 1

Joy

Penny

Bob Johnson

Dec 8

Penny

Claire

Lorna Mc

Dec 15

Lorna

Lorna

Lorna Mc

Dec 22

Claire

Claire

Lorna Mc

Dec 29

Pie by Penny

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*************       

January 31 – Beach Cities Symphony 70th Season.

Friday at 8:00 p.m. with a pre-Concert lecture at 7:15 p.m., Free Admission

El Camino College, Marsee Auditorium, Redondo Beach Blvd. at Crenshaw in Torrance

Information: Peter and 310-379-9725 and http://BeachCitiesSymphony.org    

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

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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