Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County
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Current Happenings April 13, 2017
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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.
4/16 A-D
4/23 E-G
4/30 H
5/7 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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Final Call for Pledges
for the stewardship campaign
If you haven't sent in your pledge yet for the coming 2017-18 year, please do so as soon as possible so that we can wrap up the campaign. You can make your pledge online at
uufscc.org (click the "Donate" link on the menu bar at the top of the main page) or submit an email pledge to
president@uufscc.org.
Thank you!
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Racial Equity Learning
Saturday April 15, 10:00AM to 4:00PM
As a follow-up on our recent presentations of the film "Cracking the Codes, The System of Racial Inequity," the Santa Cruz County Colation to Overcome Racism (SCCCCOR) is offering the World Trust workshop module titled "Raced in America: White Culture, Privilege and Bias"
This workshop, part of the "Racial Equity Learning" series developed by World Trust Educational Services, allows participants to explore further some of the Racial Inequity aspects touched on in the film. We aim to:
-Deepen our understanding of history, culture, power and economics, as propagating white identity formation and spreading the reinforcement of white culture as superior.
-Learn to recognize and analyze systemic and structural racism.
Where: The Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean St. Santa Cruz 95060
When: Saturday April 15, 2017, from 10 AM to 4 PM, with 1 Hr. Lunch Break. Doors open at 9:30 AM.
Registration: Please register with Karen, (karen@aftonranch.net), or Leslie, (lp@cruzio.com) before April 10, including your group or organization. Knowing who is coming ahead of time will help us better organize.
The event is free. Donations are appreciated and support SCCCCOR's ability to continue its work.
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Join the Board at the annual Soupline Supper event
Thursday, April 20th, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
On Thursday, April 20 from 5:30 - 7:30pm at the Cocoanut Grove, join in an annual local tradition at the Soupline Supper benefitting the Homeless Service Center. Enjoy many delicious soups prepared by our incredible local restaurants and served up by celebrity 'ladlers'. Salad, bread, desserts, no-host wine bar and other beverages are also served so it is an incredible menu. Members of the UUFSCC Board will attend the Supper and then adjourn to the Louden Nelson Center (301 Center St. SC) for our monthly 7-9pm Board meeting. Please consider joining in for this fundraiser Soupline Supper, Board meeting, or both. The more the merrier! Tickets are $35/person; $60 for 2. For more information and to purchase tickets:
https://souplinesupper.org
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Book Group
Thursday April 20, 10:00am
Small Great Things
by Jodi Picoult
At The Farm restaurant on Soquel Dr. near Cabrillo.
May 18
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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March for Science
Saturday April 22, 10:00AM
UUFSCC
Adult Religious Exploration hits the streets! Science March 4/22!
This month, our adult religious exploration program takes a different turn.
Let's join in the Santa Cruz March for Science, Saturday, April 22 at 10am at SC City Hall, 809 Center Street. There are over 400 such events around the world putting voice to action on behalf of truth, integrity, science and in support of scientific inquiry. Our local March is endorsed by many groups and organizations and kicks off that morning at 10am with diverse, energizing speakers. The March begins at 10:30 and winds through town ending up at San Lorenzo Park as the Earth Day celebration commences. Quite a day! What does this mean for our Fellowship? Let's meet up at the steps of the Civic Auditorium ( right across the street from City Hall) at 9:45 and then go to hear the speeches before joining in the March as UUers. Make signs, wear comfy shoes and make strides for what's right.
Then to get ready, this Sunday, April 16 during Hospitality, you'll have an opportunity to write and send a postcard stating your support of science and integrity. We'll mail your cards to officials who need a reminder about the importance of science in our everyday lives? Postcards provided/request a small donation to cover postage. Join in; our Fellowship continues to make a difference.
For more information, the line up of speakers, March route and to see a poster for the event:
Click here
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"Know Your Rights...Know your Neighbors," COPA's 2017 Immigration Campaign,
Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 3:00 PM, IBEW Hall, 10300 Merritt St., Castroville, CA. Join COPA leaders from across the region as we advance our Immigration Campaign through congregational organizing.
"COPA Housing Team Meeting,"
April 24, 2017, 6pm to 8pm, Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High St., Santa Cruz, CA. Join COPA leaders as we strategize about opportunities to address the region's housing affordability crisis.
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Mark the date: Congregational meeting
Sunday, April 23, 12 noon
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 2018-19 Board slate for approval. Bios for each of the following candidates are
here.
President -- Ann McCrow
Vice President -- Ginny Aragon
Treasurer -- Ian Hunter
Secretary -- Monna 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.
To review in advance of the meeting, minutes of the November 13, 2016 Congregational Meetings are
here.
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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. Details about the full weekend here.
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Fellowship Monthly Calendar
To access the Fellowship's monthly calendar, click here. |
Do you have a great suggestion to improve the Fellowship but not sure where to take the idea? We have 2 suggestion 'boxes', one actual and one virtual.
The actual box is located on the table in the Breezeway. Paper is included; just share your idea along with your name and contact info so we can get beck to you.
The virtual 'box' is located on the
Member site at members.UUFSCC.org. Just log in (you need to create an account first which is pretty straightforward). Go to the Governance tab, use the pull down menu to go to Procedures/Forms and there it is: our eSuggestion Box. The fields will automatically populate with your info - all you need to do is describe your idea and hit submit!
Thanks to Bruce Fihe for creating this useful tool. Give it a try.
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Open Mic
Thursday April 13th, 2017
(2nd Thursday of the month)
6:30 sign-up, 7:00 to start, 9:00 to conclude.
Fellowship Hall
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Other Community Items of Interest
To learn about and engage our community and world
Tuesday, April 18, 6:30-8:30pm. TED talk style presentation- "The Fluidity of Status: Non-Citizenship and Deportation". At Museum of Art and History (MAH), 705 Front St. SC. Free. Sponsored by Chicano Latino Research Center and Institute for Humanities Research/UCSC.
Saturday, April 15, 10am start time. Tax March Santa Cruz! Be part of a nationwide movement to let the current Administration know that people care that Donald Trump releases his tax returns in the interest of transparency and conflict of interest considerations. Hosted by Santa Cruz Indivisible. At SC City Hall, 809 Center St. SC. For more info:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/tax-march-santa-cruz?source=direct_link&
Saturday, April 22, 11-4pm. Annual Earth Day celebration. Information, environmental/green vendor booths, kids activities, food, music, community awareness. San Lorenzo Park, SC. Free; family friendly. Also, Save Our Shores River Cleanup. For more info:
scearthday.org
Saturday, April 22, 2pm. ArtSmart Family Concerts: 'The Magic Carpet - World Rhythms'. Explore diversity through dance and movement at this Tandy Beal sponsored event. Family friendly; some free tickets available for SC public library card holders. Vets Memorial Hall, 846 Front St. SC. For more information/tickets:
https://www.santacruzpl.org/news/2017/apr/12/free-admission-discover-go/
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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admin@uufscc.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
10:00-1:00
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