Sunday Service December 18, 2016
Post-Truth ?
Truth is revealed to us over and over again.
Our 4th Principle captures this
" A free and responsible search for truth and meaning "
But what is truth in an era of Fake News, Spin and Post-truth?
What does a religious community do when reality is under siege?
Rev Russ Worship Leader
Lorraine Sandoval-Vigil Worship Associate
Note: NO SERVICE on Christmas Day
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CHRISTMAS EVE GOODIES!
When you are making cookies or treats for the holidays please save a dozen to share after the service. We will supply hot cider and tea for your enjoyment.
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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.
12/18 N - S
12/25 No Service
1/1 T - Z
1/8 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
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Large or small POINSETTIAS
needed to help " DECK THE HALLS"
FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Bring them any time!
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Rev Rosemary Bray McNatt's Sermon on Webpage
We had an amazing "50 Years on Freedom" celebration on Sunday December 4, 2016.
Over 130 people attended! Our keynote speaker,
Rev McNatt, touched our hearts and called us to actions of preparation.
Her sermon is on our webpage in audio and video formats.
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Calling all Fifty on Freedom Event Photographers
If you took photos at our 50th anniversary celebration luncheon on Sunday, please pick your best ones and post them on the UU Fellowship Dropbox click
here
We plan to create an event "photo album" to post on the UUF website. Thanks!
Fifty on Freedom Planning Committee
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Sermon Audio is BACK on the UUFSCC Webpage!
Ever wish you could hear a sermon again? Or listen to a sermon you missed? Well, after over a year hiatus, the recordings of Sunday sermons are back on our webpage!
Here's how to get to the recordings:
From our Home Web page, click on the down arrow on the tab "Worship", then from the pull down menu, click on "Past Worship Services", then click on the service you want to hear, and beneath the description is a link of "Audio of Sermon Here"-click on the play button.
Or just follow this link to our Past Worship Services:
Here
All sermons we recorded since February 2016 are now posted.
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Tax Year-End Reminder
It is nearing the end of the tax year. Please consider contributing more to your 2017 pledge before December 31.
If you need a statement showing your pledged amount for 2016-2017 and the payments made to date against that pledge, please email
[email protected]
or call Ian Hunter
(469-261-6442
) with your request.
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Christmas Eve Service Saturday December 24th
No Service on Christmas Day
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Welcome Visitors and Guests.
We have many options for you to participate in our Fellowship this month and hope you join in any and all services and activities. Therefore, in December we will not host a special Visitor Drop-in session; we will start up again on January 22 from 11:30-12 and look forward to that time with you. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to talk to any member or our Minister Russ with your questions and needs.
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Join the Women's March on Washington
(or Bay Area or Santa Cruz) on January 21
The Women's March on Washington is a national movement for everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, diversity, and compassion for our shared humanity. All who are interested in representing the UU Fellowship in the Women's March on January 21st, 2017 are invited to get together after the service this coming Sunday, December 18 during the hospitality hour to make plans to join the March either locally in Santa Cruz or in one of the Bay Area locations in San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose. Join Joy Hinz who is coordinating this effort at a table (or two) during lunch.
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Second Harvest Food Bank Holidays 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.
Tax deductible donations are also valued. To donate on the secure Food Bank website, more information here. Donations coming through this link will be credited to our UUFSCC food drive!
If you would like to write a check, please send to Second Harvest Food Bank at: 800 Ohlone Parkway, Watsonville, CA 95076. Please put Unitarian Fellowship on the Subject line and write Food Drive on the envelope. For any questions, contact Ginny Aragon.
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FROM OUR PRESIDENT-
Dear friends,
Thanks for the great turnout for the meeting to brainstorm ideas for a Women's Ministry at the UUF. Attached are my notes from our discussion, with a summary of the ideas put forward.
Please note these next steps:
· Meeting for women interested in participating in the women's march after the service on Sunday, December 18 during hospitality. Joy Hinz will be the point person. See announcement in Current Happenings.
· Reconvene the group (and other interested women who were not able to participate in this first meeting) after reflecting on these ideas, and explore further to determine planned activities. Schedule next meeting on Sunday, January 22 at 12 noon after the service. (Note change of date to avoid conflict with Adult RE session on the third Sunday of the month.)
Sincerely,
Ann
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UUFSCC is on FACEBOOK!
Our web master for FACEBOOK, Erica ,has pointed out that there is not much action on our FACEBOOK page. Have you ever noticed the link at the bottom of this newsletter,that our webmaster, Bruce, set up that sends you to various sites. Click on FACEBOOK and see where it takes you!
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Adult RE
December 18, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
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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Holiday Baskets
December 18
Members of THE CARING CONNECTION have identified 6-7 members who are home-bound due to health challenges. We will be putting together holiday baskets for them on Sunday, December 18. If you are baking cookies, making cards or decorations between now and then, please consider making a few extra to include in the baskets.
- See Bonnie McDonald if you have questions or know of someone who we might have overlooked.
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Other Community Events of Interest
To learn about and engage our community and world:
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. Information, hours, and directions here.
OPENING: Beginning Dec. 12 - Veteran's Information Center at downtown Santa Cruz Public Library. Trained volunteers share resources and provide assistance with an array of Veteran's needs and issues. Computers available for use. Mon. 1-3pm/Wed. 10-12 noon. For more information: http://www.santacruzpl.org/news/2016/dec/13/veterans-information-center/
ONGOING thru 12/22. 'Native Voices: Native Peoples Concepts of Health and Illness'. Traveling
art exhibit at the Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main Street, Watsonville. For more information and hours:
here
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Contacts
Office Phone: (831) 684-0506
Fax: (831) 685-6736
www.uufscc.org
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