Working with Your Prejudices Part 2: The Unknowns
The worst part is that you don't know what you don't know. What are your blind sides regarding your unrecognized prejudices? If you don't see these for yourself, do they really exist?
Worship Leader: Patti O. Hedderly
Worship Associate: Paul Haut
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Sunday Hospitality Schedule
If the initial of your last name is on the list below for this week, please bring a dish ready to serve or ingredient for salad or soup.
Please h
elp with the clean-up after hospitality hour.
4/17 E-H
4/24 I-L
5/1 M
5/8 N-R
If you will be absent on your week, please trade with someone for their week or contribute the next week.
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Weekly Calendar
View the weekly Fellowship Calendar
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The 2016-17 Stewardship Campaign
The Campaign Challenge Grant will match $1 for every $2 given ("one for two") over and above last year's pledge by individual members of the congregation. For example, if you increase your pledge by $200, the Challenge Grant adds another $100, so your $200 additional means a total of $300 new income!
Please be generous to help reach our goal to provide the funds for a full time minister, pay full share of our UUA/district dues, and add needed administrative hours. To reach our goal, we need everyone to consider a significant increase from last year's pledge.
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Book Group
Tuesday April 19th 7:00PM - Bryans Room
3rd Tuesday of the Month
For something different this month, we are bringing our favorite poetry or prose to share.
May book choice is
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki - A fascinating story that links Japanese pop culture, Buddhism and modern quantum physics, fiction and nonfiction all in this novel about hope and friendship. Join us to talk about this imaginative novel.
We plan a couple months ahead, so bring suggestions if you like.
All are welcome at the Book Club. For questions call Linda Monk at 724-4089.
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Dreamwork Opportunities
Tuesday night dream group starting April 19 at the Circle Church on the west side. The facilitators plan to offer teaching of many dream work techniques. If interested: Katherine Bell at krbelldreamworker.com or call 831-426-4909.
Katherine will also be hosting a booth at EARTH DAY with Madrone D'Ardenne (madronedardonne.com)
Images from Within: Dreamscape Explorations
April 16 11-4, San Lorenzo Park.
Rev. Jeremy Taylor will be doing two day workshops at Marsha Hudson's on April 29 and Sept. 16. Contact Marsha at 831-425-8167 or jeremytaylor.com.
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Mark your calendars for COPA's Spring Assembly!
Sunday, May 3 to 5pm
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1475 La Salle Avenue, Seaside
COPA churches and other member organizations will meet in mass to show politicians of the Central Coast our strength in order to advance our actions in Health Care for the Undocumented and for Restorative Justice. We will announce strategies regarding Affordable Housing and Predatory Lending.
For further info contact Smitty Smith at (831) 737-3721.
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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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John Thiemann Memorial
John Thieman, a long time member of our fellowship died March 19th with
family present. He was well loved and will be missed. The family is
planning a Celebration of Life service in May. More details to come.
from Marley Smith-Merrill for the Caring Connection.
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Save the Date-Potluck TGIF Hosted by Sylvia Forsyth
Next Friday April 22, 5-7 PM
DIRECTIONS:
Take State Park Exit towards the beach...
Turn Right on Seacliff...
Turn Right on Oakdale...
where Oakdale ends is Poplar Street
Turn Left on Poplar Street.
100 Poplar Court is on the corner of Poplar Street and Poplar Court
Look for the "Peace Sign"
Questions, call Sylvia at 334-0766
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Other Community Events of Interest
Thursday, April 21, 5:30 - 7:30pm at the Coconut Grove.
Join the community - including other UUFSCC folks - at the 17th annual SOUPLINE SUPPER fundraiser for the local Homeless Services Center. This special event brings together our caring community, fabulous soups, celebrity 'ladlers', great deserts, updates on local homeless services, and more. This is a fundraiser so get your tickets early. $35/person with discounts for couples and families. For more info and to get tickets,
click here
. Change our community one bowl of soup at a time!
Friday, April 15, 6-9pm., Museum of Art and History (MAH) - 3rd Friday Beyond Borders. Engage community activism with workshops, demos, performances. Food and beverages available. Break down social, geographic and artistic borders. Family friendly. Admission fees. MAH, 705 Front St. SC. For more info: http://santacruzmah.org/event/3rd-friday-beyond-borders-2/
Saturday, April 16
, 11- 4pm
, annual Earth Day Festival, Info, booths, entertainment, food, environment oriented opportunities. Over 100 resource/vendor booths, kids activities, music, food, educational experiences. Save Our Shores beach clean-up 10-12n (bring gloves and a bucket). San Lorenzo Park, SC. Free. for more info:
scearthday.org
Monday April 18th 11-1pm
Springtime Greenwood Arts for all Ages
Immerse yourself in the Beauty of Nature through Song, Circle Dance,
Music and Free-form Movement with Colored Materials,
Pastel
Drawing, Writing & Sharing Circle. No previous experience needed.
Outdoors in beautiful Aptos-art and writing materials included.
Adults $10 Children free.
Juliet Goldstein has facilitated groups for 22 years. Directions given with RSVP.
[email protected]
831 332 8340
ONGOING: through
April 17. Pajaro Valley Arts gallery presents a powerful art statement, "Immigration: Borders, Boundaries, Beginnings". W- Su
11-4pm. Free.
37 Sudden St., Watsonville. For more information:
Click here
ONGOING: Project SCOUT free tax services for seniors. At various locations throughout the County. For more information and eligibility:
Click here
Saturday, April 16,"Books in Action" 11-4pm, Read, Discuss, Act!
"What's next?" Celebrate the 'going beyond the headlines' series at the Earth Day celebration, San Lorenzo Park, SC. Contribute to the solutions wall and celebrate the Earth! For more info:
www.santacruzpl.org
More information here.
UPCOMING: April 29-30. (Early bird registration extended through 4/15). Justice for Palestine: Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions at the Crossroads of Campus, Church and Community. Human rights conference to learn about practical actions towards a just peace in the Middle East. Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, SC. For more info:
http://www.fosna.org/event/santacruzbds
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
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