Sunday Service November 13, 2016
Empathy/Veterans Day
Every November 11 we celebrate Veteran's Day in honor of our living veterans. This year it marked the 98th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. It seems appropriate at this time to consider changes in the conduct of war since then, as well as our record in wars since 1918, and feelings about war and the servicemen and women who defend our country. A member of the fellowship who is a retired army officer will lead us in exploring these issues.
Worship Leader: Fred Seamon
Worship Associate: Rev Russ Menk & Lorraine Sandoval-Vigil
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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.
11/13 E-G
11/20 H
11/27 I-L
12/4 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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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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Congregational Meeting
Sunday, November 13 at 12 noon
Please plan on attending the congregational meeting this coming Sunday, November 13th at 12 noon after the service and hospitality.
The main agenda items are to approve the following:
* The minutes of the special congregational meeting on September 11, 2016;
* a motion to move the Ministerial Housing Fund to our General Reserves Fund;
* the slate for the 2016-17 Nominating Committee.
For a copy of the agenda,click here.
For a copy of the minutes of the September 11, 2016 congregational meeting, please click here.
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Adult Religious Exploration Program
Sunday, November 20th
On Sunday, November 20, from 12-1 in the Sanctuary, our Adult Religious Exploration program hosts a conversation with Holistic Veterans, a local non- profit focused on finding more healthful, mindful and spiritual paths to deal with issues of suicide, PTSD and sexual assault within the military. The background of this group is moving and haunting yet the outcome is one of connection and hope. Their story is transformative and shows us that there can be a better way when we're open to new experiences and community. Come share in this amazing experience.
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Open Mic will be Cancelled for this Thursday, November 10th
(2nd Thursday of the month)
Dear friends. I have spent the past week in the hospital, and am in the process of recovery and will need to cancel the Open Mic for this Thursday. Hopefully we will get together next month, Thursday, December 8th, 2016.
Wishing you all well.
Yours, Barry
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Book Club
November 17, 7:00 pm
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.
We are a group of dedicated book folks who meet once a month. 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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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 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 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 with a luncheon 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 will make introductory remarks.
The cost is $35 per person.
Deadline to register: Sunday, November 20. Register on Sundays after the service or online
here.
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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 so t
he current effort will focus on the last thirty years.
Please let me know if you have old photos or documents about the Fellowship. I will need help scanning photos and making a slide show.
We also need volunteers to write down the stories which may exist only in people's memories: past ministers, facility changes, special events, etc.
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Other Community Events
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. For more information, directions, and gallery hours
click here.
ONGOING thru November 10: Assist the SC Public Library System develop its strategic plan benefiting the community. Many opportunities for input throughout the area. Support your right to read! For more info and calendar of sessions
click here.
http://www.santacruzpl.org/news/2016/oct/25/strategic-plan/
Friday, November 11 (Veteran's Day), 5-9pm. 2nd Annual Community Healing Project sponsored by Holistic Veterans. Workshops and information shared to support healthy living and community connections. Free and open to the public. at the MAH (Museum of Art and History), 705 Front Street, SC. For more information: HolisticVeterans.org
(Note: this group will be featured at our next Adult Religious Exploration program on Sunday, November 20, 12-1pm at the Fellowship)
Saturday, November 12, 2-4pm. Medea Benjamin, Code Pink (women centered peace activists) founder and world activist, presents a talk about the current situation in the mid-east and will also read from her current book 'Kingdom of the Unjust- Behind the U.S.- Saudi Connection". $5 by donation. Raging Grannies perform. Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St. SC. For more information: codepink.org
Saturday, November 12, 2-4pm. Calvary Episcopal Church hosts community dialogue on homelessness. Highlighting current issues and solutions is the focus. This is a partnership with Smart Solutions to Homelessness during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (11/12-11/20). Calvary Episcopal Church, 532 Center St. SC. For more information: call 831-423-8787 or 600-8834.
UPCOMING: Friday, November 18, Project Homeless Connect in Watsonville looking for Volunteers. 11-5pm (3 hr shifts). Services, health screenings, lunch, haircuts, DMV help and much more. Watsonville Vets Hall, 215 E. Beach St., To sign up and for more info:
http://www.phc-santacruz.org/
Wednesday, Nov 23, 6-7pm
Words of Thanksgiving.
An Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration, i
ncluding Songs, Poems Devotions, Sacred Readings and Fellowship.
Light refreshments provided.
With the support and participation of various Interfaith groups,
hosted by
Temple Beth El. 3055 Porter Gulch Rd Aptos
Bring warm hats, scarves, gloves or socks as donations
for the:
Operation Love of Vets (OPLOV) and the Homeless Service Center.
This is a Free event
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Fax: (831) 685-6736
www.uufscc.org
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