Sunday Service January 1, 2017
Hanukkah
As Hanukkah ends, what does it mean for Unitarian Universalists? What can this ancient story teach us about overcoming struggles? Conflict? Injustice? The role of sacred places? Rededication to our core principles?
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Worship Leader Gail Swain
Worship Associate Sylvia Forsyth
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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.
1/1 T - Z
1/8 A - D
1/15 E-G
1/22 H
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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Sermon Audios are on the UUFSCC Webpage
Click on the "Worship" tab, then "Past Worship Services", then the service you want to hear. Beneath the description is a link "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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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 other
s' lives in an open, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Look for a special email announcement to arrive in early January with sign-up information. Groups will be offered in Santa Cruz, Felton/Scotts Valley, Capitola, Aptos and Watsonville.
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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
Friday, January 20, 2017
7:00 to 8:00 pm dessert, 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)
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Second Harvest Food Bank Holiday food drive!
3 more days to donate for 2016
We make a difference! Our food barrel drive ended last Sunday and we collected 130 pounds of food to share with the community. And you can still donate with your tax deductible dollars through 12/31. To date, our Fellowship has contributed $350. That makes a real difference for those hungry and in need.
To add additional donations through the secure Second Harvest Food Bank website,
click here. Donations coming through this link will be credited to our UUFSCC food drive and you get the tax deduction!
For any questions, contact Ginny Aragon
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Other Community Events of Interest
To learn about and engage our community and world:
Sunday, Jan. 1. Seabright Beach clean-up. Start the new year off with a positive
environmental impact. 12 noon potluck/1pm cleanup. Family friendly. Gather at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. 1305 E. Cliff Dr. SC. For more info, map: Click Here
MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Apply for varied City of Santa Cruz Advisory Boards and commissions. This is grass roots community building! Applications due Wed. Jan. 11 at 12 noon. These are groups such as Arts Commission, Commission for the Violence Against Women, Water Commission, Parks and Rec Commission - and many more. For more information and the on-line application: Click Here
ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE: 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.
New Years Eve, 8-11pm. 13th
Annual Interfaith Peace Vigil. All welcome for this evening of meditation, silence and walking the labyrinth interspersed with readings and music from varied faith traditions. At Holy Cross Parish Hall across from Mission Plaza, SC.
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:
click here
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Contacts
Office Phone: (831) 684-0506
Fax: (831) 685-6736
www.uufscc.org
| Minister: Rev. Russ Menk |
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Office Hours by appointment Wednesday-Saturday
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Office Administrator:
Barbara Luther |
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Office Hours: Monday-Friday
10:00-2:00
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Reserve space for a Fellowship event or place an item on the Fellowship public calendar
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| announce@uufscc.org |
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Submit announcements to
Current Happenings by Wednesday 5PM
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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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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
You can reach us at at announce@uufscc.org
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