Sunday Service
October 16, 2016 10:00AM
Relief
Humans are amazingly adaptive.Sometimes after life changes, we may come to a phase of acceptance, relaxation, and relief. Can we maximize our achieving a peaceful state by ourselves? In community? Through spiritual practice?
Worship Leader: Rev Russ Menk
Worship Associate: Gail Swain
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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.
10/16 M
10/23 N-S
10/30 T-Z
11/6 A-D
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 calendars,
click here
The calendar may also be accessed from our Fellowship Web Site under the "News" drop-down menu.
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"Interdependence Day: Building Beloved Community"
Saturday, November 12
Santa Rosa, California
No matter the outcome of the election, we have work to do in our congregations and our world and we need one another to do it! It will be a day of deep connection, celebration and learning. Our day will begin with a worship service with a full band and end with a blessing of the leaders.
Click here to view Flyer
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Adult Spiritual/Religious Exploration
Sunday, October 16, 12-1pm
In the Gallery
Presentation and discussion about the
Monterey Bay Community Power Initiative
"It's Hot, Getting Hotter"
"Planet at the Crossroads"
"Scientists: We may be Shooting Past 2 Degrees C of Warming"
"NOAA: Carbon Dioxide Levels 'Exploded' in 2015"
Do headlines like this make you want to do something more than change some light-bulbs? Do you feel frustrated that you can't put solar panels on your roof and you can't afford a Prius? Or you already managed those steps, and you know there's more change needed?
Join the UUSC Green Team and others at noon on Sunday, October 16th to learn about a powerful new Community Choice Energy model for providing energy, especially much more renewable energy, to our whole region through an ambitious collaboration of Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties: The Monterey Bay Community Power Initiative.
Since three county Boards of Supervisors and 11 city councils must vote on whether to approve the launching of this project, citizens like ourselves are key players to become informed, and if we are convinced that it's a good idea, to advocate for the plan with our local governing bodies.
Our tri-county region can become an inspiring leader for our state, and our nation. Please join in the discussion on October 16th!
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Friendly Reminder
When making any payment to the Fellowship, please include the nature of the contribution on the Memo line of your check, or on the front of a cash envelope.
Checks or cash received without any evidence of intention will be applied to your current Pledge account.
If you do not have a pledge it will be applied to "Identified Donations" under your name. Thank you.
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Congregational Meeting
Sunday, November 13, 12 noon
Primary agenda item: Elect the 2016-17 Nominating Committee.
After Service on Sunday,
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Open Mic - Thursday, October 13th, 2016
2nd Thursday of the month
6:30 sign-up, 7:00 to start
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6401 Freedom Blvd., Aptos.
We have a two song (or 10 minutes) format and will start over for a 3rd song if time permits. Also 10 minute spots for Magicians, Poets, Comics, and the other performing arts.
Hoping to see you there!
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New Flooring for Fellowship Hall
New flooring (to replace the water-damaged carpet) will be installed in the Fellowship Hall the week of October 17. If you have an event planned in the Hall, and have not made alternative plans, better do so! Contact Bob Bates with any questions.
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Upcoming COPA Action
Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the Monterey County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 168 West Alisal Street, Salinas CA 93901. This is an action where we need to show strength in numbers. The COPA Health Team will lead a study session before the Board on how to increase health care coverage to all undocumented adults in Monterey County. This is an opportunity to understand the complexities of the health care system in Monterey County together with a presentation on how other counties in California are dealing with the problem. The action is to that Board will vote to form an Action Team consisting of COPA, county staff, the Health Department, various hospitals and clinics and other interested parties to draft a workable plan for adoption by the county. For further information, contact Smitty Smith 831-737-3721 or
smitty19880@montereybay.com.
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Fellowship History Project Needs You!
As part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration, we would like to update the historical record of the Fellowship. A previous document chronicled our history from early beginnings to the mid 1980's.
The current effort will focus on the last thirty years. Please let me know if you have old photos or documents about the Fellowship.
We also need volunteers to write down the stories which may exist only in people's memories.
More volunteers will be needed to review old documents.
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October 18, 7:00pm in the Gallery
Defying the Nazi's - The Sharp's War by
Artemis Joukowsky
In 1939, the Reverend Waitstill Sharp, a young Unitarian minister, and his wife, Martha, a social worker, accepted a mission from the American Unitarian Association. This is the story of an otherwise ordinary couple whose faith and commitment to social justice inspired them to undertake dangerous rescue and relief missions across war-torn Europe, saving the lives of countless refugees, political dissidents, and Jews on the eve of World War II. It has been made into a PBS documentary by Ken Burns.
November 17, 7:00pm in the Gallery
The Hour of Land by Terry Tempest Williams
America's national parks are breathing spaces in a world in which such spaces are steadily disappearing, which is why more than 300 million people visit the parks each year. Part memoir, part natural history, and part social critique, The Hour of Land is a meditation and a manifesto on why wild lands matter to the soul of America.
UUFSCC Book Club - We are a group of dedicated book folks who meet once a month to discuss our chosen book. Please join us for lively discussions that last about an hour. For more info, call Linda Monk at 724-4089 - or just come and see for yourself.
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Congregational Retreat at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Saturday, October 22
Congregations that have a living and dynamic vision and mission are the ones that are growing-not only in numbers but also in the depth of membership commitment. Please plan on attending a half-day retreat to continue defining and articulating our dream for the future and our guiding mission for the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
8:30 am
Gather for coffee and refreshments
9:00 am
Program begins
12:30 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Closing
To register, please sign up at the Fellowship after the service on Sunday, October 16 or send an email to
<admin@uufscc.org>.
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Welcome Visitors and Guests
4th Sunday of every month in the Gallery
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, ask questions and meet others seeking a spiritual home and a sense of community.
Bring your coffee and food from the Hospitality hour after service as this is an informal gathering. All are welcome.
The next gathering will be Oct.23rd Topic to be posted that week.
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New Member Express Orientation
Sunday October 23, 12:00-1:30
Are you thinking of becoming a member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship? Do you want to know more about this beloved community and the Unitarian Universalist faith? Come share in this small group experience to deepen your connection, answer your questions and understand the membership commitment more fully.
If interested, please talk to: Ginny Aragon 831-459-0137, gkaragon@aol.com or Devi Tong 831-685-4744, deviram@yahoo.com.
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50 Years on Freedom - TGIF
Friday, November 4, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
with DJ Leo James
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary
and Our New Fellowship Floor!
Super TGIF (Thank Goodness its Freedom!) Dance Party
Join with Unitarian Universalist Fellowship members and friends to celebrate the date that our Unitarian Universalist Fellowship home on Freedom Blvd. was dedicated in 1966. Bring a contribution for "heavy" appetizers and/or beverages.
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50 Years on Freedom - Luncheon
Sunday, December 4, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Seascape Golf Club in Aptos
Celebrate 50 years as a beacon for liberal religion on Freedom Boulevard and 150 years of Unitarianism in Santa Cruz County with a luncheon after the service at the Seascape Golf Club in Aptos. The Reverend Rosemary Bray McNatt, President of Starr King School for the Ministry, will give a keynote address on "Urgency and Hope." California State Senate Majority Leader Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) will be our special guest and make introductory remarks.
The cost is $35 per person, and scholarships will be available. Registration will begin on Sunday, October 16 at the Fellowship - more information to come soon.
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50 Years on Freedom - Legacy Gift
Sunday, October 30 at 12 noon
Make a legacy gift in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Fellowship
Consider making a year-end special or planned gift in celebration of the 50th anniversary to support the long-term financial security of our beloved
Unitarian Universalist community and ensure that the values, vision and voice of our free faith continue for future generations.
To learn more about legacy giving, please mark the date for a special presentation by Virginia Rivera, Senior Director of Gift Planning at UC Santa Cruz, on Sunday, October 30 at 12 noon after the service.
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Other Community Events
To learn about and engage our community and world:
ONGOING from OCTOBER 11-15: Public input and dialogue on 'What makes for a healthy community?'; 'What is the role for residents in making SCC a healthy, safe, vibrant community?' Various locations, dates and times throughout the County. For more information
click here.
ONGOING: Coastal Watershed Council presents the River Engagement Plan. Learn about. This vital natural resource - our San Lorenzo River - through events, family friendly experiences, clean up days and more. For more information
click here.
Thursday, October 13, 7-9pm. 'There's No Place Like Home'. Take part in the multi-media findings of research on the local housing crisis: community dialogue, art, digital tools. In conjunction with Community Bridges, Beach Flats and lower Ocean St. neighborhoods. At the MAH (Museum of Art and History), 705 Front Street, SC. For more information, click here
Tuesday, October 18, 7-9pm (wine and appetizers at 6pm). 'Anger in Politics: from the Bard to the Donald'. Explore the role of anger in public life. Is anger a part of politics and a community? Presented by Institute for Humanities Reasearch-UCSC. Start of series in Questions that Matter - public dialogues. Kuumbwa Jazz Center, SC. $10. For more information, click here
ONGOING: Beginning October 19 - provide input for the strategic planning for the library system throughout the Santa Cruz area. Make a difference in our community emphasizing our right to read. For information, various meeting dates, locations and times, click here
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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Announcements During Sunday Services
Announcements during the Sunday Service must be related to Fellowship events or business. Announcements about community events of interest may be solicited during the Hospitality hour. Please follow these guidelines regarding announcements during the Sunday Service:
Use the Announcement form in the office (please write it out) and give it to the person who is making the announcements
before the Service begins. Once the Service has begun, requests for making an announcement will not be honored. We are trying to preserve the time we have in our sacred space for our actual Sunday Service.
You may email Lorraine Sandoval at
lorrainenlee@baymoon.com to make announcements in the upcoming Sunday Service about Fellowship events or business. Thanks for your patience and understanding, Lorraine Sandoval-Vigil
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Contacts
Office Phone: (831) 684-0506
Fax: (831) 685-6736
www.uufscc.org
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Office Hours by appointment Wednesday-Saturday
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Reserve space for a Fellowship event or place an item on the Fellowship public calendar
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Submit announcements to
Current Happenings by Wednesday 5PM
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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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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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