Sunday Service November 27, 2016
"Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change"
in words, meditation and music
Gail Swain and others will read selections from Pema Chodron"s newest book, "Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change", and offer meditations and songs in support of these teachings. Pema Chodron is an American Buddhist teacher, author, nun, and mother.
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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.
11/27 I-L
12/4 NO HOSPITALITY (Anniversary Celebration luncheon)
12/11 M
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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THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE FELLOWSHIP
There will be a Thanksgiving potluck dinner at the Fellowship. Approximately 25 people have said they are planning to attend. 1 1/2 turkeys are being prepared, so some more turkey might be welcome. Otherwise, bring side dishes. Also, bring your own beverages.
1:00 setup and socializing.
2:00 dinner
- For any questions, contact Sylvia Forsyth, forsyl27@gmail.com .
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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 for you to have an opportunity to learn about Unitarian Universalism 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 conversation starter topic will revolve around "what are you looking for in a spiritual home?"
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"50 Years on Freedom" -Anniversary Luncheon Celebration
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. The Reverend Rosemary Bray McNatt, President of Starr King School for the Ministry, will give a keynote address on "Urgency and Hope."
Deadline to register was Sunday, November 20. For any questions, contact Ann McCrow.
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Fellowship Monthly Calendar
To access the Fellowship's monthly calendars,
click here
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Adult RE for December 18
The Holidays can be very complex and stressful for many of us. And this year, there is an overlay of the rancorous political and social climate adding to the difficulty and emotional vulnerability. Hospice of Santa Cruz County will facilitate a dialogue at our Fellowship to help those interested cope with all the challenges and loss this time of year. Resources will be shared to continue the strategies beyond this session. This will take place Sunday, December 18, 12-1pm in the Sanctuary or Gallery
(depending on weather).
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SECOND HARVEST FOOD DONATIONS
The Holidays shine a spotlight on the hunger issues in our area. There is a need to address the food supply and nutrition for those who have little and go hungry. Once again, our Fellowship will sponsor a Second Harvest donation barrel
thru Sunday, December 18.
Donations of canned soup, stews, pastas, peanut butter, beans, and other nutritious non-perishables are appreciated (no glass please!). Last year we donated 99 pounds of food; let's see if we can double that! The barrel will be in the Sanctuary or on the patio depending on the weather.
Next week, there will be a link so any monetary donations can be credited to the Fellowship as well as the donor. For any questions, contact Ginny Aragon.
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Book Club
Daytime Meeting for
December
Gayle's Bakery in Capitola
Thursday December 15th, 10am
Our December book is the new biography
Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen. It has gotten excellent reviews. Please join us for coffee, tea, breakfast, or brunch and a good discussion at Gayle's Bakery.
We are a group of dedicated book folks who meet once a month. 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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Other Community Events
ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE: Our wonderful Grey Bears is now able to
recycle styrofoam! Packing peanuts can be donated to any mailing store like UPS; in addition, styrofoam slabs and appliance packing blocks (#6) can be taken to Grey Bears at 2710 Chanticleer Ave. This is a huge option especially with holiday packages and gifts. For information, hours, and directions:
greybears.org
Tuesday, November 29, 7pm. UCSC Faculty Lecture
" Migration Then and Now", an illustrated talk on the connection between the Great African Migration in the US and the current migration crisis in Europe, Africa, and Middle East. UCSC Music Center Recital Hall. Free and open to the public. Complimentary parking. For more info:
events.ucsc.edu
UPCOMING: Thursday, December 1, UCSC presents the Baskin Ethics Lecture on
restorative justice and civil rights. Presented by by Fania Davis, director of Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth, has been involved in social justice topics for decades. 7pm, Music Center Recital Hall on UCSC campus. Free and open to the public. For more info:
http://news.ucsc.edu/2016/11/ethics-lecture-faniae.html
ONGOING thru 12/11. Pajaro Valley Arts presents annual "Mi Casa es Tu Casa" bringing the community together to honor and remember those we have lost. Also, dedicate a 'Key of Peace for All of Us'. PVAC, 37 Sudden St.
Watsonville. Free. 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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Contacts
Office Phone: (831) 684-0506
Fax: (831) 685-6736
www.uufscc.org
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