Sunday Service
March 6, 2016 10:00 AM
The Limits of Tolerance
Is there a boundary beyond which tolerance doesn't apply? Can too much tolerance be destructive? Can anger be a constructive emotion when tolerance fails?
Worship Leader: Reverend Russ Menk
Worship Associate: Lorraine Sandoval-Vigil
March Theme is Tolerance
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Sunday Hospitality Schedule
Please bring finger foods on plates, ready to serve and help with the clean-up after the hospitality hour.
3/6 M
3/13 N-R
3/20 S
3/27 T-Z
4/3 A-B
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Thank You!
A congregational thanks to Reverend Russ, the members of the Mutual Discernment Committee, the Committee on Shared Ministry and the Board for the clear, concise, genuine presentation of the state of our Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. It was truly an exercise in this Beloved Community of cooperation, collaboration and authentic concern for the future of our Fellowship. We received so many heart felt positive affirmations for the direction we are heading and the call to action. Thanks to the many members who showed up for the Town Hall Meeting last Sunday.
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Weekly Calendar
View the weekly Fellowship Calendar
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Small Group Ministry Outreach-Downtown Santa Cruz
March 3 (Today!) 7:00 - 9:00 PM
UUFSCC is starting a Small Group Ministry (SGM) outreach downtown SC for non-members and local seekers.
If you are not a member of UUFSCC, but would like to experience a small group, please come to our introductory meeting on today at:
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church
517 Center Street
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Dream Group
The next six week cycle of our Dream Group (Dreaming as Spiritual Practice, but don't let the title scare you away; it is fun) began February 16, 2016 from 7-9 PM in the Gallery, facilitated by Phoebe Evans, MIPD. The recommended donation is $40 for the six weeks, but it is sliding scale and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For questions or interest, please call Jenny Choate 831-588-6508 or Phoebe 831-359-1231. |
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Chili Contest Results
What fun we had last Sunday with our Chili Contest. There were a variety of chili recipes: vegetarian, beef, and other meats (including pork, turkey and buffalo!) Apparently we have a diversity of tastes in chili, because all received many votes. But there was a winner, chili #1, a beef chili prepared by Michele Pomroy. The chili made by Jane McCreadie was a close second. Now on to the big show Friday March 18 at Resurrection Catholic Church. This main event will be a fund raiser to provide showers for homeless people in the mid-county area. And just as importantly, it is an opportunity for members of churches to meet each other and work toward a common goal. We want lots of our Fellowship members to attend. If you would like to help Michele with the cost of the chili ingredients or with the preparation of the chili, let Bob or Michele know. |
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Fellowship Work Day
Saturday, March 5, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
We will have our monthly Work Day. It' s not required, but it would be helpful if you let Bob Bates know if you plan to attend (
[email protected] )
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Regional Justice Training
Saturday, March 19, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (lunch included)
UU Church of Palo Alto
505 E Charleston Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
The Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California will be sponsoring Regional Justice Training for UUs in our area at UU Church of Palo Alto on Saturday, March 19th. The event will include training on Beloved Community and its role in Unitarian Universalism, a legislative briefing on important issues facing us, a skill-building workshop on relationship-based organizing, breakout sessions on important issues and an opportunity for justice-making UUs to learn about each other's work and explore collaboration. Please join us.
More information here.
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District Assembly 2016
Save the Date: April 22-24, 2016
Theme this year is Congregational Excellence: Doing Together What We Cannot Do Alone!
Rooms are limited, and you must make your reservation by March 28th - do not delay!
Registration and program information is posted on the PCD website for complete information and registration.
Come gather again for worship, workshops, and friends, old and new - we hope to see you there!
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Book Club
Tuesday March 15th 7:00PM - Bryans ROOM
It's What I Do by Lynsey Addario
War photographer Lynsey Addario's memoir It's What I Do is the story of how the relentless pursuit of truth, in virtually every major theater of war in the twenty-first century, has shaped her life.
All welcome at the book discussion. Questions? Call Linda Monk at 724-4089.
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Other Community Events of Interest
To learn about and engage our community and world:
Saturday, March 5. 12-3pm. International Women's Day celebration. International Soup Kitchen ($7.00 all you can eat), music by Raging Grannies, and silent auction. 1pm program on Women, Food and the UN. Panel. At Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St. SC. Sponsored by SC Chapter of United Nations Association.
More information here.
Saturday, March 5, 1-2pm. SC downtown Library. Kick-off for "Books-to-Action", a series of events in March and April inviting the community to read, discuss, and take action for a sustainable future. Begins with local author, Paul Fleischman. Free.
More information here.
Sunday, March 6, 2 - 4pm. Art show opening reception and more. "Immigration: Borders, Boundaries, Beginnings". (Show through April 17). Pajaro Valley Arts, 37 Sudden Street, Watsonville, Free.
More information here.
ONGOING: Exhibit "Wherever There's a Fight: A History of Civil Liberties in California" hosted by San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek. Featuring interpretive panels on history of discrimination, slavery, dissension, religion, education and more. Through March 9; W-Su 12 -4pm. For more info: 831-338-8382
ONGOING: Project SCOUT free tax services for seniors. At various locations throughout the County. For more information and eligibility:
Click here.
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Submit announcements to this section (or Helping Hands) for community events which relate to our mission: Spiritual Growth and Social Justice
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Contacts
Office Phone: (831) 684-0506
Fax: (831) 685-6736
www.uufscc.org
| Minister: Rev. Russ Menk |
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Office Hours by appointment Wednesday-Saturday
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| Office Administrator: Makai Powell |
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Office Hours:
Tue, Wed, Thurs. 10AM - 3PM
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| Director of Religious Exploration: Shams Cohen |
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