Welcome to the UUFSD Weekly Newsletter
Inspired by our UU principles, we are a vibrant, intentionally diverse congregation that models and promotes both locally and globally: love, spiritual growth, service, right relations, and sustainable living.
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Upcoming Services
November 17, 2019
Special Musical Guest/Speaker: Peter Mayer
"Sacred Knowledge"
Worship Associate: Rev. Thomas Perchlik
This Sunday the famous singer-songwriter Peter Mayer, and Reverend Thomas
will weave music and words exploring the spiritual wonder and joy of living well
and living sustainably on this good earth.
November 24, 2019
"Who's Coming to Dinner?"
Rev. Thomas Perchlik
Worship Associate: Diane Masser-Frye
Music: "Gracias por el amor" by Clif Hardin, performed by UUFSD Choir
December 1, 2019
SINGLE SERVICE AT 10:00AM
"Ethical Eating"
Guest Speaker: Lisa Shaffer
Worship Associate: Chris Byrnes
December 8, 2019
"Hotei, Ho, Ho?"
Rev. Thomas Perchlik
Worship Associate: John Sherman
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MINISTER'S COLUMN – UUFSD Newsletter
November 15, 2019
In a recent sermon I mentioned the turtle who was mugged by a gang of snails, beaten and robbed. When the police showed up and asked what happened the turtle said, "Gee. I don't know. It all happened so fast." It is easy as we go through life to feel it all rushing by and not give ourselves the time to look back and think about what happened. Thus, all religious traditions have practices, or
spiritual disciplines
, that force us to slow down, honor the rhythms and cycles of life and remember how our story is part of a much bigger one. Spiritual disciplines are habits designed to nurture and produce fruits of the mind and character.
I have long used the word "spirituality" to invoke our personal experiences of meaning, goodness and wholeness. Then the word "religion" denotes the ways we share our spirituality together with others. I also say that building a community is one of the most challenging spiritual disciplines there is.
Because of this we are coming together this Sunday as part of our Interim work for a
Visions and Voices
workshop titled "Looking Back." Each of us has different views and experiences related to the past five years or the past fifty years of this congregation. The point of this workshop is to find the differences in our view of the past and then use those to create a shared story.
This interim year entails looking back, looking around and looking forward in a conscious and disciplined way. The workshop from 12:45 to 2:30 PM on Sunday, November 17, is the centerpiece of our shared work of looking back and helping us together figure out "What happened?" This work is more difficult but even more important to do when we are also preparing to find and call a new lead minister. Together, let us slow down and create a shared story this Sunday afternoon.
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Daytimers Men’s Group
TODAY, Friday, November 15th, 11:30am-1:00pm
Daytimers Mens' Group meets the third Friday of every month to share lunch and conversation. Your choice of topic! Meet at Roundtable Pizza, 1321 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas. All you can eat pizza and salad bar. For further info call John Drewe at 760-930-9881 or email
sddrewe@gmail.com
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What’s Happening in Religious Education!
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Kindergarten-3rd grades are doing Anti-racism/ Anti- Oppression curriculum this year
4th-6th grades are studying the Bible through a UU lens
Junior and Senior high students are studying environmental issues with earth based spirituality to heal
4-8 Year Old OWL begins THIS Sunday, November 17th
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Art Fair – Sunday, November 17th
10:00am-12:45pm in the Core Area
Come do your Holiday shopping at our annual Art Fair on Sunday, November 17th. This exhibit/sale will take place between the two services and for one hour following the second service in the core area. The work will be on display in Founder’s Hall and can be viewed only until 12:45 as the space is needed for a meeting at 1:00. Typically, we have painters, photographers, jewelry makers and others. Bring cash or checks, as artists may not be able to accept credit cards.
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Looking Back – Transition Workshop
Sunday, November 17
th
, 12:45-2:30pm in Founders Hall
This is an exciting time in the life of UUFSD. While the Settled Minister Search Committee proceeds with their work to find the best minister for the next phase in the life of our congregation, the Transition Team is working with Rev. Thomas to prepare us for this next step through a series of workshops. The first gathering, Looking Back, is scheduled for Sunday, November 17, after the 11:00am service.
Nov. 17 will be a wonderfully busy day. We will be honored to have beloved singer-songwriter-philosopher Peter Mayer as our guest speaker and musician at our worship services; the Art Fair will take place between services and immediately after the 11:00 service; and as the Art Fair wraps up, we will come together at 12:45 to share our perspectives and learn more about our history in the Looking Back workshop.
To nourish our bodies as we gather for this important program, lunch will be provided for the Looking Back workshop participants. Child care will be provided if requested in advance.
RSVP’s are important so we can plan. Please notify Susan Griswold (
griswold.susan@gmail.com
) and let her know if you need child care.
Please plan to attend.
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Children’s Shoe Drive Nov. 17th-Dec.22nd
“Those Shoes” was read at the 3rd of November service and it was about an African American child who lived with his grandmother who desperately wanted the “it” pair of shoes. Grandma tells him that “in this house there is no room for ‘want’, only need.” The child ends up finding the coveted pair of shoes at a thrift store and buying them, despite the too small size. In the end, he generously and reluctantly gives them to another boy in his class whose shoes are held together with Duct tape.
In this season of warmth, family and gratitude, the 1st-3rd Grade Religious Education class will be holding a shoe drive based on “Those Shoes.” We invite the entire Fellowship to purchase any size children shoes and bring them to the shoe table in the Core Area. The shoes will be donated to the children of Casas de Luz! The 1st-3rd graders will be writing letters and putting them inside the shoes with the hope of becoming pen pals with other children. The Shoe Drive will be from November 17th-December 22nd.
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Notice of UUFSD Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 20th, 1:30-3:30pm in Palmer Library
All are welcome to attend and observe! If you have some concern or issue you would like to share, please contact our Board President, Alana Schuller, at
alanaschuller@gmail.com
and you will be put on the Board agenda.
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Enhance your Holidays with a Book Discussion
The daytime group is reading non-fiction and meeting at
10am on Thursday, November 21st
. We are reading
American Wolf: A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the West
by Nate Blakeslee. In recent decades, conservationists have brought wolves back to the Rockies, igniting a battle over the very soul of the West. Nate Blakeslee tells the gripping story of one of these wolves, O-Six. O-Six is challenged on all fronts: by hunters, who compete with wolves for the elk they both prize; by cattle ranchers who are losing livestock and have the ear of politicians; and by other Yellowstone wolves who are vying for control of the stunningly beautiful Lamar Valley.
The evening group is reading the classic novel written a century ago:
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
by Betty Smith. Francie Nolan learns early the meaning of hunger and the value of a penny. Like the Tree of Heaven that grows out of cement or through cellar gratings, resourceful Francie struggles against all odds to survive and thrive. Our discussion will be at
7pm on Monday, December 9th
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Each group meets here at UUFSD in the Palmer Library.
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Seinfeld ReGift Party
November 23rd at 6:00pm in Founders Hall
Sponsored by the Pink Flamingo
The term "regifter" was popularized by Seinfeld.
There is even a National Regift Day!
There will be a UUFSD Community "Regifter" Party
November 23 at 6:00 P.M. Founders'Hall
Bring Old, New, Antique, Anything you do not want to languish in your closet and collect dust. Something for everyone. There will be sandwiches, cake, dips, chips, drinks, wine, served. Donate a dish.
Bring kids too. Come have fun, even if you don't bring anything. Anything left over will be donated to the CRC.
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Thanksgiving Day Dinner!
Thursday, November 28th
1:00-5:00pm in Founders Hall
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Join us for our spend all day cooking, Stuff yourself for 30 minutes,
Feel Sick, Eat more, LOVE the time with our favorite people, family and friends, THANKSGIVING DAY FEAST!
Vegan, Vegetarian, Carnivore, There will be something for everyone.
Bring a dish or two, take home a Doggie Bag.
Eat at 1:00 P.M. in the Founders' Hall
Sign-up in core area or just show up. Everyone welcome!
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Food and Mood -
The Nutrition Connection
Mindful Nutrition Auction Class
Sunday, November 24th
12:30-1:30pm in Founders Hall
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Support UUFSD and make sense of the latest nutrition news as it applies to your own health “issues." You can experience Vicky’s Rancho La Puerta nutrition talks right here at UUFSD for a fraction of the cost of a trip to this historic spa https://rancholapuerta.com/the-ranch/.
Handouts with practical tips will be provided at each class. The auction donation is $15/class, which will be collected at the door (unless you are already on the auction list).
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What’s Happening at Camp de Benneville Pines
- 11/28-12/1 Thanksgiving Family Celebration
- 12/6-12/8 Winter Art Camp (Life Drawing)
- 12/27-1/1 UU Senior High Winter Youth Camp
To register visit uucamp.org
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Save the Date!
Sunday, December 15th, 12:30-2:30pm in Founders Hall
The next Social Justice Visioning workshop will be held on Sunday, December 15th from 12:30-2:30 pm in Founders Hall. We are making great progress in developing a truly comprehensive social justice vision. Your voice matters in this process. If you have been before or are new to our group, we welcome your input.
Please mark your calendars and join us. Lunch will be served.
Robin Sales and Wenda Alvarez
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UUFSD POLICY & PROCEDURE UPDATES
Here are the latest updates:
111 Board Member Responsibilities
- this is a new policy.
143 Authorized Check Signers
- new policy from Finance. Board President, Treasurer, and 2 Finance Comm members will be check signers. Any others must be approved by Finance. Addresses conflict of interest regarding contractor supervision and family members.
411 Sunday Services Location
- knowing that, in general, most of us want outdoors on Sundays, this new policy was created to address how the decision is made to hold services indoors. Safety & comfort are the major priorities, and occasionally services are indoors for special acoustic or audiovisual needs.
752 Pet Policy
- updated to include Emotional Support Animals (ESA’s). In general, only Service Animals are allowed, but ESA’s will be considered on a case by case basis, pending minister approval. See the policy for additional requirements.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE SPOTLIGHT
Each month, the Social Justice Action Group (SJA) will be highlighting one task force or committee under our umbrella so that members, friends, and visitors can learn about ways to get involved.
GENEROSITY SUNDAY
Why do we support this program?
To educate, inform, and inspire members to get involved with local organizations whose missions are consistent with our seven principles. We donate with open hearts to support their work in the community. We designate one Sunday of each month as a Generosity Sunday. We donate the proceeds of the offering to an agency or project that serves the community or the cause of social justice.
How does it benefit members?
As a result of learning about different charities, many in this congregation have become volunteers.
Last Sunday, our own Karen Reimus stood up in front of the congregation and shared her heartfelt appreciation for Casa Cornelia and its work. She nominated them to be a recipient.
“As both a UU and a second generation native San Diegan, I have been horrified by the demonization of immigrants and refugees over the last 3 years. I wanted to try and find a way to help those coming to the US due to persecution in their home countries. Casa Cornelia has provided me with that opportunity as a volunteer attorney.”
How can you get involved?
Do you have, or know of, an organization that could benefit from a UUFSD Grant? Please check out the Generosity Sunday page on the UUFSD website. If you would like to volunteer to greet the speaker, please contact
generosity@uufsd.org
. Kay Byrnes is the person who manages this program.
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November Food Bank Results!
In November, we bagged 6,000 lbs. of kiwis and oranges for our Peers-in-Need.
Thanks all!
We do this the 1st Thursday of each month so our next night will be Nov. 7th.
If this is your 1st time your MUST first contact Sara Ohara for the Group Code:
sara@saraohara.com
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Monthly Call To Action for November
You can write to Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz at Mattel, Inc., 333 Continental Boulevard, El Segundo, CA 90245-5012. You can call Mattel Consumer Relations at 1-800-524-8697 (Hit options 1, 1). You can also post a positive comment on Mattel’s Facebook page.
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Your Good News for the Weekend
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Other News of Interest to UU's
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Note for those who use the Le Port School parking lot on Sundays
: the gate code is 253
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito
1036 Solana Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: 858-755-9225
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