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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County
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Current Happenings
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September 15, 2016
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Mark Your Calendar
s: Important Upcoming Dates
Sat,Oct.22
: Congregational Retreat
at the UU Fellowship
Sun, Dec.4
: Fifty Years On Freedom:
Anniversary Celebration Luncheon
after the service at Seascape Golf Club
Look for more information soon to come!
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Sunday Service
September 18, 2016 10:00AM
"Change of Pace"
Too often we perceive the Pace of Change as too slow. We have expectations that our life works should make the world a better place. With finite lives, how do we come to terms with our limited ability to make a difference for all? Worship Leader: Rev Russ Menk
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Congregational Meeting of
September 11th Results
There was a special congregational meeting last Sunday, September 11. The main agenda item was be to vote on the proposal to increase the minister's salary in the current fiscal year to be "seven eighths" of the mid-point salary for a UUA minister in this region, and, in the following fiscal year (2017-2018), to bring his salary to the mid-point level for a UUA minister in this region.
IT WAS PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE BY THE MEMBERS!! YEAH !
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Sunday Hospitality Schedule
If the initial of your last name
is on the list below for this week, bring a dish ready to serve or ingredient for salad or soup.
Please help with the clean-up after hospitality hour.
Note new assignment schedule.
9/18 A-D
9/25 E-G
10/2 H
10/9 I-
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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Welcome Visitors and Guests.
We are a welcoming Fellowship! We want to get to know you and also that you have an opportunity to learn about Unitarianism and what happens here at the Fellowship. So starting Sunday, September 25th from 11:30 - 12, there will be an opportunity to learn more, ask questions and meet others seeking a spiritual home and a sense of community. Look for this on the 4th Sunday of every month - in the Gallery. Bring your coffee and food from the Hospitality hour after service as this is an informal gathering. All are welcome.
Question to explore: what does the Chalice symbolize in the Unitarian tradition? If you don't know, come find out at 'Visitor Drop-in'.
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Fellowship Monthly Calendar
To access the Fellowship's monthly calendars,
click here
The calendar may also be accessed from our Fellowship Web Site under the "News" drop-down menu.
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Sign up for Small Group Visioning Meetings
This month, the focus of Small Group Ministry has been for members to explore their personal visions for the UU Fellowship and to imagine a compelling and desired future for our congregation in five or ten years. From this process, we will develop a shared vision for the UU Fellowship that will serve as the basis for mission and goals planning at the congregational retreat on October 22. We would like to extend this opportunity to others in the congregation who are not currently part of Small Group Ministry.
Three additional small groups have been scheduled that will be led by Small Group Ministry facilitators:
Monday, September 19 from 10 to 12 am at the home of Ann McCrow and Randy James, 503 Caledonia Street, Santa Cruz 95062. Co-facilitators: Ann McCrow and Ginny Aragon
Monday, September 19 from 7 - 9 pm at the home of Reggie McLain, 1700 Escalona Drive, Unit E, Santa Cruz 95060. Co-facilitators Reggie McLain and Randy James
Monday, September 26 from 10 am to 12 noon at the home of Devi Tong, 740 Valencia Road, Aptos 95003. Co-facilitators: Devi Tong and Jayne McCreadie
Please sign up for one of these groups at the Fellowship after service by Sunday, September 18 or by contacting Ann at <annmc@skyhighway.com>.
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TGIF Potluck TOMMOROW: this Friday, September 16
Home of Devi Tong,
5-7 or later PM
Karen Ireland will be visiting, so please pop by to say "Hello"!
Everyone welcome!!
740 VALENCIA RD
APTOS, CA 95003
831-252-4744
COMING SOUTH ON HWY 1:
Left on State Park exit, over the freeway.
Right on Soquel Drive
Left on Trout Gulch. Continue past the Post Office (Do not turn on Valencia Street back in town.)
Right on Valencia Road when Trout Gulch forks.
Pass a 35 mi/hr sign, and Robideaux/Ross on the left.
Immediately see my driveway on the right. (See Testorff construction sign and numbers 700, 740, 750 posted on an oak tree)
Mine is the last house at the end of the driveway. You may park there or on the long driveway if you don't to want to get blocked in.
COMING NORTH ON HWY 1:
Right on Rio Del Mar exit.
Left on Soquel Drive
Right on Trout Gulch. Continue past the Post Office (Do not turn on Valencia Street back in town.)
Right on Valencia Road when Trout Gulch forks.
Pass a 35 mi/hr sign, and Robideaux/Ross on the left.
Immediately see my driveway on the right. (See Testorff construction sign and numbers 700, 740, 750 posted on an oak tree)
Mine is the last house at the end of the driveway. You may park there or on the long driveway if you don't want to get blocked in.
EVERYONE WELCOME!!
Sept 23rd, Ginny Aragon, Santa Cruz
(no TGIFs on Sept 2 or 9)
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Join us for Fellowship Fund Raiser
Saturday, September 17th
Middle Eastern Dinner
At the Fellowship
4:30 p.m.
Make your donation of $40, payable to UUFSCC
Drinks included
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Adult Spiritual/Religious Exploration
Discussion on "End of Life" Act. Beginning of Adult Spiritual/Religious Exploration series!
Learn and grow as a beloved community!
Sunday, September 18, 12- 1:15 (approx.), in the Sanctuary, will be the inaugural program! Anje van der Naald, a volunteer with the Santa Cruz Action Team of Compassion and Choices, will speak about the California End of Life Option Act which was signed into law by Governor Brown in October 2015 and became effective on June 9th of this year. This has personal and social implications - what does it mean to you? How does it reflect your spiritual outlook? Come together for an opportunity to discuss the implications of this new law.
Also, check your local PBS listing on Tuesday, September 20th @ 9pm for the showing of the Ken Burn's documentary "Defying the Nazi's: The Sharp's War", the story of a Unitarian minister and wife who, grounded in their principles and faith, go to WW II Germany to rescue and assist refugees. An amazing and powerful story. For more info and to see a preview: http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/defying-the-nazis-the-sharps-war/home/
We plan on having a showing at the Fellowship in the near future. Look for that!
We're starting a monthly series supporting us as we come together to enliven and develop our Unitarian Universalist principles. Engaging and topical issues, spiritual exploration, deeper reflections are just a few of the many themes for the coming months. Look for these programs and plan to attend. All are welcome. The 3rd Sunday - after hospitality - is the start of this ongoing effort augmenting other significant adult learning efforts such as the book, meditation and dream groups. Please contact Ginny Aragon (gkaragon@aol.com) if you are interested in helping create and curate this activity. In addition, a priority is to develop a more representational and inspirational name for this series other than 'Adult Religious Education/Exploration". Please contribute your suggestions!
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Book Club is back! We send our apology to anyone who tried to meet with us in July or August.
For our September meeting we will talk about the two summer reads we missed due to our unexpected summer break:
Lab Girl by Hope Jahren (July) and The Bee Keeper's Apprentice by Laurie King (August). We will
also
make plans for our fall books.
We would love to have you come join us. We usually spend about an hour on our chosen book.
If you have questions please call Linda Monk at 724-4089.
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Saturday September 24th from 2 pm-3:30
You are invited to experience a vocal workshop
for UUFSCC Just in Time Choir and friends with Master Singer Gitanjali
Lori Rivera
at her house:
330 Ocean View in
Santa Cruz (near corner of Broadway and Branciforte).
$15 per person.
Inspired by the Universal Worship service of Sufi Master Hazrat Inayat
Khan, we will pilgrimage through many of the sacred traditions using
simple chants, rounds, and songs. This workshop will be part vocal
technique, part learning new songs or re-visiting old favorites, and all
FUN! Song sheets provided. Gitanjali is a Song Leader/Music Director at
Peace United Church in
Santa Cruz, and a powerful jazz singer.
We need 8 people minimum. No one turned away for lack of funds.
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Memorial Service for Carol Newman
Saturday October 1, 2016
11:00AM
UU San Mateo Church
300 East Santa Inez Avenue San Mateo, CA
or call Carol's son Tom at 650-594-3985
Her obituary from the Santa Cruz Sentinel is here: (Click Here)
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Call Process Update from the Mutual Discernment Committee
In July, the Board requested that the Mutual Discernment Committee (MDC) reconvene to guide the process of calling Russ as our full-time settled minister. The MDC met in early August and developed a timeline of activities and milestone for the call process. It is the goal of the MDC and the Board that the process be clear, transparent, and with opportunities for members to provide input.
Here are the highlights in the process:
Key Milestones:
· Congregational meetings: December 11
· Vote: February 5
General Goals:
- Generate awareness: Look for updates this one in Current Happenings and listen for Pulpit Editorials; these will each happen about once/month.
- Gather information: Express your thoughts and concerns through different opportunities for the MDC to receive members' perspectives on the call process. Though ongoing, specific upcoming opportunities include a small group gathering on Sunday August 28 after the service for members and friends, and "visioning" conversations at each of the September Small Group Ministry meetings. Conflict Resolution Team members are also available for private conversations by request.
- Review and recommend: The MDC will review and summarize the information gathered, discuss the findings with Russ, the Committee on Shared Ministry and the Board, and make a formal recommendation by mid-January.
- Conduct congregational vote: With a recommendation to call Russ as our full-time settled minister, we will vote as a congregation on Sunday February 5.
Who's Involved:
- MDC Members: Sharon McGraham, Reggie McClain, Jen Choate, Lee Cavanaugh, Ben Sandel, and Carol Schimke.
- Conflict Resolution Team Members: Randy James, Jayne McCreadie, Ginny Aragon, and Carol Schimke.
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Other Community Events
To learn about and engage our community and world:
Beginning Sept. 1 thru the month:
City of Santa Cruz also celebrates their 150th. Check the schedule and join in various activities. More info here.
September is Hunger Awareness Month. 1 in 5 residents of Santa Cruz County experience hunger AND 1 in 4 children may not have enough to eat. Check out Second Harvest Food Bank's Hunger Action Campaign for the month. Lots of ways to participate. More info here
Friday, September 16th, Tour 4-6pm; Reception at PVAC (37 Sudden St.) 6-7pm. Pajaro Valley Arts inaugural art walk - Hablamos Juntos - in downtown Watsonville. Celebrate the creative spirit and contemporary Latino art. Free/ family friendly. For more information and to download self- guided map (also available to pick up): http://pajarovalleyartscouncil.org/news/downtownwatsonvilleartwalk
Volunteer environmental impact opportunity throughout the area! Saturday, September 17, 9-12, Annual Save Our Shores beach/coastal clean-up. Over 80 ocean, river, inland locations to choose from. Make a difference in our local marine sanctuary. To sign up (to insure adequate supplies) and to find sites: http://saveourshores.org/acc/. Also, City of Watsonville sponsors clean-up of the Sloughs 9-12noon. Free parking and lunch. Starts at the Nature Center in Ramsey Park. For more info: http://cityofwatsonville.org/events/coastal-cleanup-day-2016. And, Valley Women's Club sponsors river and road clean up throughout the San Lorenzo Valley area - Felton, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Lompico. For more info: nbbm@cruzio.com or (831) 345-1555
Saturday, September 17, 1-3pm. Story Day at Evergreen Cemetery. Info and tour acknowledging 8 notable founders of Santa Cruz as part of SC 150th celebration. Free/family friendly. More info and directions: https://santacruzmah.org/event/story-day-at-evergreen-cemetery/?ct=t%28Sept.+14+-+20%29
Sunday, September 18, 2-5pm. Creating a Culture of Peace workshop; "Active Peace: A Mindful Path to a Non-Violent World" with author Scott Brown. Resource Center for Non-Violence, 612 Ocean St., SC. $15-30 sliding scale/ no one turned away. For more info and to sign up: http://rcnv.org/event/sunday-september-18-workshop-active-peace-a-mindful-path-to-a-nonviolent-world-with-author-scott-brown/
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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Reserve space for a Fellowship event or place an item on the Fellowship public calendar
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| announce@uufscc.org |
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Submit announcements to
Current Happenings by Wednesday 5PM
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| helpinghands@uufscc.org |
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A private list server to advertise items or services needed or offered, events, or express thanks. An email sent to this address will be forwarded to the full list. Participation is restricted to Members and Friends of the Fellowship.
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| webmaster@uufscc.org |
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Anything to do with the Fellowship website; edits, new content, questions, or comments
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Current Happenings is published weekly by Editors:
Bob Bates, Bruce Fihe, Sylvia Forsyth, and Devi Tong
You can reach us at at announce@uufscc.org
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