Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County
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Current Happenings January 12, 2017
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Sunday Service January 15, 2017
Transformation by Resistance: MLK Jr. Day
For societal change, when is it proper to advance? Retreat? Resist?
Can the world today be healed with calm, measured resistance?
Worship Leader: Rev Russ Menk
Worship Associate: 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.
1/15 E - G
1/22 H
1/29 I - L
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 calendar,
click here.
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Adult Religious Exploration
Sunday, Jan. 15, 12 noon
January - and beyond - will challenge us in many and mighty ways. We face an Inauguration that fills many
of
us with anxiety. We hurt, yet know we need to come together as a community to fiercely act on our Principles and heal together. What does that mean for each of us? For our Fellowship? Come to our next Adult RE program on Sunday, Jan. 15 from 12:00-1:15
in the Gallery. Rev. Russ Menk will guide our conversation towards action. There are many options. What will you do? What will we do?
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Funeral Consumers Alliance of Monterey Bay Meeting
On Sunday January 22nd, 12:30 in the Gallery, there will be a meeting for people interested in joining the Alliance and for people who belong and want help finishing their paperwork.
As President of the FCAMB I have lots of information and assistance in setting up your plans. Bring any paperwork that you already have and a 3 ring binder for organizing your paper. I will have a 3 hole punch and extra copies of paperwork. for information,
www.funerals.org
Sylvia P. Forsyth (831) 334-0766
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Book Club
Thursday, January 19th at 10:00am
Location: The Farm, 6970 Soquel Dr. in Aptos
Our January book is The Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig, the charming story of a 12 year old boy learning about life on a bus journey across America in the 1950s. A delightful relief from the troubles of 2016.
Our February book is
Born A Crime
by Trevor Noah.
Trevor Noah's unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of
The Daily Show
began with a criminal act: his birth.
The compelling, inspiring, and comically sublime story of one man's coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed.
Please join us for coffee, tea, breakfast, or brunch and an always thoughtful discussion.
Questions? Call Linda Monk at 724-4089.
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Wake Up Laughing, Wise Up Loving:
Serious Laughter for Serious Times
Friday, January 20, 2017
Come together for an evening of solidarity and laughter with Cosmic Comic Swami Beyondananda on the day of the 2017 Presidential Inauguration
7:00 to 8:00 pm dessert (potluck), beverages and no-host wine bar
8:00 to 9:00 pm show
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County
Cost: $10 - $15 (sliding scale)
To be sure of getting a seat:
- on-line reservations
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New Small Group Ministry Program
Starting Second Week of February 2017
Small Group Ministry provides an opportunity to pursue the deeper spiritual questions, to be further challenged to social action and spiritual growth, and to express our Unitarian Universalist principles and values in the congregation and in the larger community.
Within the framework of groups of 8 to 10 people, Small Group Ministry allows us to be present in each others' lives in an open, supportive, and nurturing environment. Groups will be offered in Santa Cruz, Felton/Scotts Valley, Aptos and Watsonville.
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Women's Ministry at the UU Fellowship
Women who are interested in exploring ideas for a women's ministry at the UU Fellowship are invited to come to a follow-up brainstorming meeting on
Sunday, January 22 at 12 noon
after the service, in the Gallery.
This will be an opportunity to further gauge interest and explore options. Ideas to consider include small groups to study women's spirituality, a book group focused on women's topics, a support group, women's ritual and worship opportunities, and participation in denominational programs, service projects and woman-focused gatherings. Please click [here] for notes from the first meeting on December 11, 2016.
Please come to share your ideas and help develop a plan.
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Open Mic Music
Happy New Year!
Open Mic
will be happening
this Thursday, January 12th, 2017
(2nd Thursday of the month)
6:30 sign-up, 7:00 to start.
At the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6401 Freedom Blvd., Aptos.
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Visitor Drop-in. Sunday, January 29, 11:30-12 in the Gallery
We are a welcoming Fellowship!
We want to get to know visitors and give them an opportunity to learn about Unitarian Universalism and what happens here at the Fellowship. You can ask questions and meet others seeking a spiritual home and a sense of community.
You are welcome to bring your coffee and food from the Hospitality hour after the service as this is an informal gathering. All are welcome.
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Save the Date: UU Fellowship Goal-Setting Retreat
Saturday, February 11
Our mission statement identifies who we are and what we are about, but it does not explain how we will accomplish our mission. It is the goals that clarify how the mission statement will be fulfilled over time. Please plan on coming for a half-day morning retreat to develop and articulate the 3 - 5 transformational goals that will shape the future of our Fellowship over the next five years. Estimated time (to be confirmed): 9:00 am to 1 pm (lunch included).
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Other Community Events of Interest
To learn about and engage our community and world:
Thursday, Jan. 12, 5:30-9:30pm
. Sanctuary Stewardship training. Learn about being a volunteer advocate for our ocean habitat. Sponsored by Save Our Shores. At SOS offices.
345 Lake Ave.
SC. To RSVP, email Matt@saveourshores.
Friday, Jan. 13., 7pm.
Film screening and discussion "A Force More Powerful". Non-violence works. Learn from civil disobedience from the 1960's - how ordinary people used nonviolence to create change. $10-15 sliding scale; no one turned away. Resource Center for Non-Violence. 612 Ocean St. SC. For more info:
http://rcnv.org/event/january-13-14-celebrating-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-and-nonviolence/
Monday, Jan. 16 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) 7 pm. Professor George Lakey speaks on non-violent action in the current moment and taking economic action for equality. At the Resource Center for Non-Violence. 612 Ocean St.
SC.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7:30 pm. People Get Ready event. A rally of solidarity and resolve to confront an uncertain future. Music, inspirational words, community. Rio Theater, SC. Free.
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Contacts
Office Phone: 831.684.0506
Fax: 831.685.6736
Minister: Rev. Russ Menk
minister-russ@uufscc.org
Office Hours by appointment Wednesday-Saturday
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admin@uufscc.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
10:00-2:00
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