Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County
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Current Happenings March 23, 2017
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Sunday Service March 26
UU History, Our Current Period: 1867 to 2017
U.S. Westward expansion. Merger talks begin in late 1800's.
Post WWI disillusion and rise of humanism. 1961 merger and schisms.
Viet Nam War splits many congregations. Another period of revolutionary, radical, violent, and divisive changes.
Worship Leader: Russ Menk
Worship Associate: Randy James
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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 an ingredient for soup or salad
Please help with the clean-up
after hospitality hour.
3/26 M
4/2 N-S
4/9 T-Z
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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Visitor Drop-In Meeting
Sunday March 26, 11:30-noon in the Gallery
We are a welcoming Fellowship!
We want to get to know you and we want you to have an opportunity to get to know us. Come learn about Unitarian Universalism and what happens here at the Fellowship. Come ask questions and meet others who are seeking a spiritual home and a sense of community.
You are welcome to bring your coffee and food from the Hospitality hour as this is a casual gathering. All are welcome.
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Taco Tuesday Potluck Fundraiser
We are planning to have a Taco Tuesday Potluck Fundraiser
at the fellowship on Tuesday, April 11th, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Please bring your taco fixin's (incl. cheese, lettuce,veggies). Bring us some of your favorite fusion / hybrid tacos.
Any donations will be set aside to benefit the Dreamer's Fund UCSC.
Tortillas, beef and meat-free option will be provided.
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The 2017 Stewardship Campaign
As we enter a new chapter for the Fellowship with Rev. Russ Menk as our settled minister, our theme for the stewardship campaign this year is
Building a New Way. The campaign will run from Sunday, March 12 to Monday, April 10. Everyone is invited to participate - members, friends, anyone committed to
growing and sustaining this open-faith community so that it continues as a beacon of liberal religion for Santa Cruz County.
Register to attend a cottage meeting
Once again, there will be a series of inspirational and informational cottage meetings hosted by members throughout the county where we can share our dreams and hopes for the Fellowship and talk about how we can support its mission with our contribution of time, talent and treasure. This will be an opportunity to learn about the budget and the campaign goals and to submit a personal pledge for the campaign.
Click here
to register for a cottage meeting, or sign up after the service on Sunday, March 26 and April 2.
Ways to give
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Come to a cottage meeting to make your pledge with fellow UUs.
2)
Go to <uufscc.org> and click on the "Donate" button to make a gift or pledge. Make sure to indicate this is for the 2017-18 program year.
Exciting news! We have two anonymous challenge gifts from members totaling $1,750. They will match $1 for every $2 in increased pledges over last year, so please consider increasing your pledge!
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Mark the date: Congregational meeting
There will be a congregational meeting after the service on
Sunday, April 23 at 12 noon. The main item of business will be a report from the Nominating Committee to present the following slate for the
2018-19 Board for a vote by the members.
President -- Ann McCrow
Vice President -- Ginny Aragon
Treasurer -- Ian Hunter
Secretary -- Mona Lang
Trustee to replace Jan Taylor -- Sharon Hoyenga
Trustee to replace Michele Pomroy -- Ben Sandel
Rev. Russ Menk will also give a Minister's Update.
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2017 District Assembly: May 5-6
The 2017 Pacific Central District Assembly will be held May 5-6 at Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church in Walnut Creek, CA. Advance registration is open through April 22. Highlights of Saturday's activities include a forum featuring all three UUA Presidential Candidates, workshops, worship, and fellowship. Registrants will also attend to the important business of the Annual Meeting of the Pacific Central District. Religious professionals will want to also bring their full staff team to Friday's Staff Development Day. For details about the full weekend,
go to: http://www.pcduua.org/events/district-assembly/.
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Fellowship Monthly Calendar
To access the Fellowship's monthly calendar, click here.
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Book Group
April 20th book:
Small Great Things
by Jodi Picoult
10 AM at The Farm restaurant on Soquel Dr. near Cabrillo.
May 18 Book:
Gracefully Grayson by Ami Polonsky
We are a group of dedicated UU bookies who meet once a month to discuss books.
Please join us for coffee, tea, breakfast, or brunch and a thoughtful discussion.
Questions?
Call Linda Monk at 724-4089.
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Bible Study Group for Liberal Religious Seekers
The first meeting of the new Bible Study Group led by Robert Strayer will take place on Thursday, April 6 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm
in the Gallery at the UU Fellowship. Please allow extra time to drive to the Fellowship from north county because of heavy traffic. Unfortunately, the meeting had to be scheduled at this time in order to accommodate as many interested persons as possible. There is still room to sign-up - please contact Ann McCrow
at
president@uufscc.org
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WEED WHACKERS WANTED !
The grass at the Fellowship is growing tall. We need volunteer Weed Whackers (AKA people with string trimmers, and other grass cutting machines) to help with the grass. Please contact Bob Bates (bates3@sbcglobal.net or 688-4534 ) to volunteer. If you do not have the equipment, but could help if equipment was provided, also please contact me.
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Other Community Events of Interest
To learn about and engage our community and world:
Saturday, March 25, 2pm. Art Smart Family Concerts featuring
Venezuelan Music Project. Sponsored by Santa Cruz Public Library and Tandy Beal Dance Company. At SC Vets Hall, 846 Front St. SC. Free passes available. For more information and to get passes:
Saturday, March 25, 8:30-12:30pm.
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mmigration Preparedness Forum. Sponsored by City of Watsonville and various community agencies. At Watsonville High School cafeteria, 250 East Beach St. Watsonville. Information, resources, strategies. Free child care. For more info: City Manager's Office at 768-3010 or
http://cityofwatsonville.org/events/immigration-preparedness-forum-2
ONGOING: Project SCOUT -
Free income tax preparation assistance for seniors, individuals with disabilities and low income people. Various locations, days and times throughout the county including SC Public libraries. For more info, call
831-724-2606 or toll free at
877-373-8297. View the schedule and how to prepare
here.
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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
10:00-1:00
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announce@uufscc.org
Submit announcements to Current Happenings by Wednesday 5PM
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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.
You can reach us
at
announce@uufscc.org
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