Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County
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Current Happenings November 30, 2017
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Sunday Service for December 3, 2017
How Long Must We Wait?
As we get older, do we see the progress humankind has made-or see what still needs to be better? Can you envision a world of peace, liberty and justice? Is there an "end state" when all will be well? Why is world improvement taking so long?
Worship Leader: Rev. Russ Menk
Worship Associate: Fred Seamon
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Sunday Hospitality Schedule
If the initial of your last name is on the list below, bring a dish ready to serve or an ingredient for soup or salad.
Also, please help with the clean-up after hospitality hour.
12/03 M
12/10 N-S
12/17 T-Z
If you will be absent on your week, please trade with someone for their week, or contribute the next week. Thank you!
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Fellowship Monthly Calendar
To access the Fellowship's monthly calendar,
click here.
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Book Club - Change of Date
The Farm Bakery, 6790 Soquel Dr., Aptos
Nov. 30th, 10:30am
November Book is
The Girl at the Baggage Claim by Gish Jen.
A provocative and important study of the different ideas Easterners and Westerners have about the self and society and what this means for current debates in art, education, geopolitics, and business.
Please join us for about an hour to talk about this book, and other important things.
For more info, call Linda Monk at 724-4089
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Fellowship work Day Saturday
This Saturday, December 2 from 9:30 to 11:30 will be a Work Day at the Fellowship. The weather should be beautiful. There are leaves to be raked and other odd jobs to keep our fellowship looking good. It's not required, but it would be helpful to contact Bob Bates ( [email protected]) if you plan to attend.
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Please Save These Dates For TGIF
December TGIF Dates:
December 15th, Friday, from 4 PM to 7 PM, at Jose and Kimma's in Watsonville...
A holiday themed party.
December 29, Friday, from 5 to 7 PM at Marylou Lamb's in Felton
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December Social Justice Shared Plate Collection
UU Principle Focus: "The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all"
The UU Fellowship has selected Second Harvest Food Bank as our beneficiary organization for the shared plate collection in December. Founded in 1972, Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County was the first food bank in California and is the second oldest in the nation. Their mission is to end hunger and malnutrition in our county by educating and involving the community.
We also have a Second Harvest Food Donation Barrel for any food donations. This barrel will be available at the Fellowship throughout December. Excellent items to donate are canned soups, stews, peanut butter, juices, beans, rice, tuna. No glass please.
Throughout the month, we will share information and stories that underscore how access to food and nutrition is a global issue.
For more information:
http://www.thefoodbank.org/
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Exploring the Bible
A four-session study group led by Robert Strayer
This is a continuation from the last four sessions of the "Exploring the Bible" study group led by Bob Strayer earlier this year. Each session looks at a passage of the Bible with a focus on how it resonates in our lives today and on its relevance to our contemporary context. This is not an academic study, but rather an exploration of how the language of the Bible speaks to us now and how it can inform our spiritual quest.
Bob Strayer has been a well-received guest speaker numerous times at our UU Fellowship Sunday service. He has a Ph.D in History from UW Madison. He is a long time professor of world history, with a particular interest in religious themes; author of "Ways of the World", a widely used world history textbook; a participant in various interfaith activities; and a member of La Selva Beach Community Church and Progressive Christian Forum.
Maximum number of participants: 12
4 x 1-1/2 hour sessions, 2-times per month in January and February.
Location: UU Fellowship
Please email Ann at < [email protected]> if you are interested in joining the group for the next four sessions. Day/time to be determined based on participants' availability.
For a copy of Bob's talk on "Religion 101" that he gave at the Fellowship on November 5, please [
here]
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Other Community Events of Interest
To learn about and engage with our community and world:
Friday, December 1, 5:30-8pm. Homeless Garden Project Gala Open House. Live music, treats, special presentation at 6pm. Come celebrate the year's accomplishments and the re-opening of the Holiday store. In the Cooper House Breezeway. Free. Family friendly.
Sunday, December 3, 2-7pm. City of Watsonville Multi-cultural Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Live entertainment, multi-cultural food, train rides. Watsonville Town Plaza. Free. Family friendly. For more info:
http://www.thefoodbank.org/event/city-watsonville-multicultural-celebration-holiday-tree-lighting-ceremony/
Tuesday, December 5, 7-9pm. Free Speech in Hateful Times: Navigating the First Amendment After Charlottesville. Resource Center for Non-Violence, 612 Ocean St., SC.
Thursday, December 7, 6:30-8pm. Citizen Science presents: Climate Change Adaptation. Learn about SC sea level rise vulnerability and how to get involved. With Dr. Tiffany Wise-West, SC Sustainability and Climate Change Coordinator. Free. Collaboration with SC Library. 224 Church St. SC. For more info:
https://www.santacruzpl.org/news/2017/nov/28/citizen-science/
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Contacts
Office Phone: 831.684.0506
Fax: 831.685.6736
Minister: Rev. Russ Menk
[email protected]
Office Hours by appointment Wednesday-Saturday
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Pamela Sundell
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Office Hours: Monday-Friday
10:00-1:30
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