Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County
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Current Happenings January 19, 2017
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Sunday Service January 22, 2017
Transformation by Persistence
No major goal is ever achieved by luck or inaction.
Does our ubiquitous quest for instant gratification undermine our ability for real change in our life?
Worship Leader: Rev Russ Menk
Worship Associate: Fred Seamon
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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.
1/22 H
1/29 I - L
2/5 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 calendar,
click here.
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Funeral Consumers Alliance of Monterey Bay Meeting
On Sunday January 22nd, 12:30 in the Bryans Room (RE), 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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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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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 to 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. 9:00 am to 1 pm (lunch included). If you need childcare, please call Ann at 831-458-4213.
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 come to share your ideas and help develop a plan.
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VERY Important Congregational Meeting on February 12
The Mutual Discernment Committee is recommending to the Fellowship to call Rev. Russ Menk as our settled minister! This recommendation, shared with the Board in December, follows a formal, multi-step process begun last July to discern if our congregation and Rev. Russ is prepared to enter into a long-term relationship with each other, to understand how our visions for our fellowship align, and to determine if Russ is the person to help us reach this vision.
This is the MDC's recommendation only. The final decision rests with our Fellowship members. A congregational vote will take place on February 12, after services. Please plan to attend.
If there are any questions, please contact Carol Schimke at cbschimke@sbcglobal.net
New Member Orientation
Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10 am to 12 noon
or Wednesday Feb. 22, 7 - 9 pm
Are you thinking of becoming a member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship? Do you want to explore how to be more involved in this beloved community? Please attend one of these small group orientations to learn more, have your questions answered and understand the membership commitment more fully.
If interested, please talk to: Ginny Aragon at 831-459-0137, gkaragon@aol.com or Ann McCrow 831-359-8096, annmc@skyhighway.com.
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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, January 19, 5-6:30pm. Ghostlight Project. Join with artist communities all over the country to hold up lights as a show of solidarity and support for creativity, inclusion and openness. At UCSC Barn Theater, 1156 High Street, SC. For more info:http://sanjose.carpediem.cd/events/2272908-barnstorm-presents-the-ghostlight-project-at-barnstorm-theater/
Thursday, January 19, 6:30pm. Sierra Club of Santa Cruz presents 'Adrift on the Colorado River', a kayak journey through biological, cultural and geologic time. Live Oak Grange, 19000 17th Ave. SC. Free.
Saturday, January 21. Santa Cruz Women's March (everyone welcome!). If marching with the Fellowship contingent, meet on the steps of the Civic Auditorium (307 Church St., SC) at 1pm. The March/rally begins at City Hall - across the street from the Civic - at 1:30pm before proceeding to the Louden Nelson Center (301 Center St., SC).
Saturday, February 4, 10-1pm (includes lunch). Celebrate World Wetlands Day in Watsonville. Planting, kids activities, music, food. Family friendly. Free. Upper Struve Slough. For more info and directions: http://cityofwatsonville.org/city-of-watsonville/come-celebrate-wowrld-wetlands-day
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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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calendar@uufscc.org
Reserve space for a Fellowship event or place an item on the Fellowship public calendar
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Office Administrator:
Barbara Luther
admin@uufscc.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
10:00-2:00
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helpinghands@uufscc.org
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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webmaster@uufscc.org
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.
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