Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County
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Current Happenings May 25, 2017
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Sunday Service May 28, 10:00 AM
How fast are you running to stay in the same place?
In Lewis Carrol's "Through the Looking Glass," there's a wonderful dialog between Alice and the Red Queen which examines this ubiquitous challenge:
How do I get EVERYTHING done?
Worship Leader: Rev Russ Menk
Worship Associate: Lorraine Sandoval-Vigil
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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.
5/28 T-Z
6/4 A-D
6/11 E-G
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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TOWN HALL MEETING on Budget--Sunday May 28
There will be a Town Hall Meeting after service at
12:00 noon in the Fellowship Hall to provide a preview of the Fellowship's Budget for next year (2017-2018).
The Final Budget will be presented for a vote at a Congregational Meeting on Sunday June 11, 2017.
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Visitor Drop-In Gathering
Sunday, May 28
, 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. Learn about Unitarian Universalism and what happens here at the Fellowship. 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 Hospitality as this is a casual gathering hosted by Fellowship members. All are welcome.
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Santa Cruz County Observance of Memorial Day
Monday, May 29th from 11am- 1pm
Join in the 150th day of Decoration and Remembrance at Evergreen Cemetery.
Our own Reverand Russ will give the opening prayer and be blessing the cemetery and its crowd as they hold its annual Memorial Day Celebration and Pop-up Museum at Evergreen Cemetery, followed by a BBQ at the Portuguese Hall.
Meet historians, take a tour of the main cemetery, see designs for an upcoming restoration, and just hang out in the beauty of the space and place. Monday, May 29th from 11am- 1pm
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RSVP for the Installation of Reverend Russ Menk
Last Call
to RSVP for the Installation of Reverend Russ Men
So that we have an accurate count for seating and refreshments, please
RSVP by Friday May 26 for the Installation ceremony and reception on Sunday, June 4. You can RSVP online at
uufscc.org or call the office at 831-684-0506.
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UU Fellowship Delegate
for General Assembly 2017
Sharon Hoyenga will be the digital delegate representing the UU Fellowship for General Assembly on June 21 - 25 in New Orleans, LA. (She will not be attending GA in person, but participating as a delegate online.) One of the major votes will be for the new President of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Here is a link with info about the UUA elections, including bios about the three candidates for President - all of whom are women this year:
http://www.uua.org/uuagovernance/elections
Please share with Sharon any thoughts/recommendations for the UUA elections at General Assembly.
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Fellowship Monthly Calendar
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Exploring the Bible Group for Liberal Religious Seekers
The next meeting of the Exploring the Bible Group led by Robert Strayer will take place on
Thursday, June 1 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm
in the Gallery at the UU Fellowship.
The topic will be Genesis chapters 1 - 3. This group is open to new people; please contact Ann McCrow
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president@uufscc.org
if you haven't already signed-up to receive the readings and guiding questions in advance.
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"Creating a Ministry of Caring"
A Time for Deep Conversation and Planning
Saturday, June 3, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
at the UU Fellowship
A workshop led by Rev. Jan Christian, Congregational Life Staff, Pacific Western Region
We are in need of others and others are in need of us, in ways both large and small. We are part of the interdependent web of life and that web requires care if it is to sustain and hold us.
Our lives are changed by offering and receiving acts of care: an encouraging note or phone call, a hot meal, a ride to the doctor, a hand reaching out to hold ours, someone listening with an open heart and mind.
We will explore ways to make the congregation's caring network more intentional and more robust over time. All who care about this ministry are encouraged to attend.
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Book Group
Thursday June 15
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Thank You for Being Late
by Thomas Friedman at The Farm restaurant, 6790 Soquel Drive, near Cabrillo College.
Unlike anything he has attempted before, Thomas L. Friedman exposes the tectonic movements that are reshaping the world today and explains how to get the most out of them and cushion their worst impacts. You will never look at the world the same way again after you read this book.
Please join us for a good discussion of the book and other important things. For info, call Linda Monk at 724-4089
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Other Community Items of Interest
To learn about and engage our community and world:
Authentic Zen, Ordinary Lives,
May 27, June 10 & 17 Rev. Daijaku Kinst has graced our pulpit on a couple of Sunday Services, she will be leading a lecture series on Zen practice and the foundational Buddhist teachings that support and shape it. For more information use this link
Saturday, May 27, 9-12 noon. Watsonville Wetlands Watch Restoration . Join in preserving this gem of a habitat. Many ways to help and birding/hiking options. Wear closed toe shoes/gloves, tools, snack provided. Free. Family friendly. Behind PV High School campus, 500 Harkins Slough Rd. For more info:
http://www.watsonvillewetlandswatch.org/getinvolved.htm
Thursday, June 1. 6-9pm. Racism and film screening "Cracking the Code, The System of Racial Inequity". Co-sponsored by City of Watsonville, Community Action Board, SCCCCORE, and the SCCounty Women's March, the film is an introduction to personal and institutional racism. At City of Watsonville Community Room, 275 Main St. There will be time for discussion and reflection. Free/donations accepted but must register: tinyurl.com/loll3t8
Thursday, June 1, 6:30-8pm. Citizen Science presents 'The Science of Roads'. Learn about the science and engineering challenges of the County's roads. Presented by SC Public Libraries, SC Museum of Natural History, UCSC, and others. Main Library, 224 Church St., SC. For more info:
https://www.santacruzpl.org/news/2017/may/22/citizen-science/
Saturday and Sunday, June 2 & 3. Ebb & Flow River Arts Celebration. First Friday and beyond. Celebrate the habitat and magic of the San Lorenzo River as it flows through Santa Cruz. Dance, music, performance, kids activities, community parade along the river. Free. Family friendly. For more info and calendar of events:
http://www.artscouncilsc.org/ebb-flow/
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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
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Office Administrator:
Pamela Sundell
admin@uufscc.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
10:00-1:00
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