Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County
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Current Happenings April 6, 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.
4/9 T-Z
4/16 A-D
4/23 E-G
4/30 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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Exploring the Bible Group for Liberal Religious Seekers
The first meeting of the new Exploring the Bible 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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You Made Plans for Your Final Decision?
Saturday April 8, 10:30AM
This Saturday at the Fellowship the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Monterey Bay an organization which informs people of all the choices for end of life issues, is having their biannual meeting. John and Jean Thurman, members of UUFSCC, organized this local group many years ago. Holly Blue Hawkins of "Last Respects" will speak on " If not now - WHEN?" This meeting is open to all at no charge. There will be a question and answer session.
Come join us, Sylvia Forsyth, President of FCAMB
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The 2017 Stewardship Campaign
The close of this year's stewardship campaign is
Monday, April 10. Please make your pledge for 2017-18 by that date. We have four anonymous challenge gifts from members totaling $3,150. They will match $1 for every $2 in increased pledges over last year, so consider increasing your pledge! 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.
Ways to give:
1) 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.
2) Request a pledge form from Barb in the Office at
admin@uufscc.org or pick one up from Ann on Sunday after the service.
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Taco Tuesday Potluck Fundraiser
Tuesday, April 11th, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
The first "Taco Tuesday" Pot Luck Fund Raiser Event will take place at the UUFSCC Fellowship on Tuesday, April 11th, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
This will be a pot-luck style event. Bring your favorite taco dish to share with extra lettuce and tomatoes. Extra tortillas, meat and meat-free options will be available. Don't forget your favorite taco or picante sauce.
There will be 2 student representatives,
Rosa and Saakna from the UCSC Undocumented Students Office to share their experiences. A suggested donation of $5 is recommended, checks can me made out to UCSC Foundation Dreamers Fund, with Tax Id #23-7394590.
More history on UCSC Undocumented Student Programs
here and
here.
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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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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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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.
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.
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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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Other Community Items of Interest
To learn about and engage our community and world:
Thursday, April 6, 7-8:30pm. Still trying to understand the results of the recent election? Author talk: "America Abandoned". Park Hall Community Center, 9400 Mill St. Ben Lomond. Sponsored by a Felton and Ben Lomond Friends of the Library.
More information
here.
Thursday, April 6, 6:30-8pm. Citizen Science: Cool It, Earth!. A practical discussion on climate change. Downtown Public Library, 224 Church Street. Sponsored by SC Public Library, UCSC, and Museum of Natural.
More information
here.
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.
More information
here.
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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Office Administrator:
Barbara Luther
admin@uufscc.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
10:00-1:00
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