Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
of Santa Cruz County
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Current Happenings May 20, 2021
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Sunday Morning ZOOM Links
You may join as early as 9:30 PDT to visit with friends.
Service starts at 10:00 am PDT
If you can't connect by computer, please connect by phone,
Meeting ID: 972 0032 9932 Passcode: 876330 One tap mobile +14086380968,,97200329932#
Zoom link to the children's service at 9:30: Click Here
Service is from 9:30 - 9:50 and you can check-in at 9:15
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Sunday May 23, 2021, 10:00 AM PDT
"Broken Promises: Forgiveness, Apology, and Starting Again"
Covenants evolve from harmony and discord - a balancing act of trust and vulnerability. How do we respond to a broken promise or breaking a promise?
Worship Leader: Rev. Russ Menk & Rev Ryan Althaus
Worship Associate: Sylvia Forsyth
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Fellowship Monthly Calendar
& One Church Tutorials
To access the Fellowship's monthly calendar, click here.
The Zoom links for all UUFSCC meetings and services are included on the Calendar.
All of the tutorials for One Church can be found on our website under Donate or Pledge or click here.
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Children's Religious Exploration Programs
Children's Sunday Service for May 23:
Join us to plant seeds to celebrate Spring. Come with your soil, seeds and pots. You can decorate your pot during or after service.
Dish'n with the Dolphins Monday May 24.
We will be continuing our ongoing social artwork and discussion on how we can use our voices to help others.
We invite your children ages 9 to 12 and their friends as well. If possible, please cc me on any invitation email
Zoom meeting, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday Click here
Meeting ID: 816 0881 1818
Passcode: 580157
If you can't connect by computer, please connect by phone:
1-669-900-9128
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Items of Interest from our Fellowship
To see the short sermon from 5/16/21, click here:
Last Sunday's service attendance - 77 computers
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Fellowship Workday, Sat. May 22nd @9:00
The Fellowship has a number of regular renters coming back and several private event rentals in June. We need to clean up & prepare the campus for these events as well as the possibility of some of our own small groups returning to campus soon.
Some of the items that need attention are: All the patio furniture needs washing, weeding, and general sprucing up after 15 months of inactivity.
In addition to the work on the patio, the weeds at the drainage ditch along Freedom are in serious need of people with weed wackers.
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Dance as a Spiritual Practice:
UUFSCC Community Minister, Rev. Terra Collier-Young and her husband, Scott Young, extend an invitation for members and friends to join in a somatic embodiment practice called Conscious Dance, held on Saturday mornings, 9:50-11:30am via Zoom.
This is an opportunity to participate in a musically motivated moving meditation, letting your body move as it is naturally inclined to and without judgment.
To learn more and access the Zoom link Click Here
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UUFSCC's Religious Exploration Team Presents:
Intergenerational Online Game Night!
Saturday May 22 at 6:30-8:00 PM
UUFSCC members and friends of all ages are invited to join the fun for some virtual party games.
For the full details on how this will work please Click Here
Please save the date for what will be a very enjoyable evening!
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Sunday May 30: Virtual Town Hall
Please attend after the service for anyone wanting to discuss the details or has questions about the budget.
Sunday June 13:
Congregational Meeting to Approve
the 2021-22 Budget
Please join us immediately following the service (on Zoom).
If you are a member and would like to review the draft budget, it will be posted on the members-only site very soon.
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Zoom Workshop--Saturday June 12, 2-4pm
Do you want to improve your
Zoom meeting skills?
Join the UUF Zoom Tech Team for a 2 hour virtual hands-on workshop to cover basic familiarity with Zoom, including hosting meetings, sound and video techniques, how to record, share screens, and spotlight participants to make your get-togethers more fun and interesting.
Learn skills to benefit the Fellowship as well as your other Zoom gatherings.
Here is the link to join the meeting:
Please register in advance so we can anticipate the number of
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Shared Plate Recipient for May 2021
Association of Faith Communities
of Santa Cruz (AFC)
AFC is a nonprofit entity bringing together 26 local faith communities toward its mission of alleviating suffering through interfaith action. Some of its programs include SafeSpaces parking, homeless services such as shelters and showers, and advocacy for a better system for addressing the needs of the unhoused in our community. The ongoing homeless crisis and the new problems and resources from the Covid-19 epidemic have provided unique challenges. After service on May 16 we will have an opportunity learn more from AFC board member Steve Bare.
To learn more about this organization click here for their website
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Virtual Connection Changes
Tuesday Virtual Connections (10:30am-11:30am)
Meeting ID: 873 0656 6800 Passcode: 899260
One tap mobile +16699006833,,87306566800#
Friday Virtual Connection (1:30pm - 2:30 pm)
Meeting ID: 828 6617 2652 Passcode: 839903
By Phone 6699006833,,82866172652#
Parent Virtual Connection
Thursday's weekly Virtual Parent Connection from 8:30-10pm. It's our chance to connect, vent, and learn from and inspire one another as we navigate sheltering in place with children. All parents/ caregivers of UUFSCC kids are welcome to join.
Meeting ID: 970 1759 8087
Password: reparent
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Community Events of Interest
UUs! Now is your chance to visit Evergreen and see your ancestors. The Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History has reopened for Memorial Day.
Memorial Day of Remembrance at Evergreen Cemetery
Monday May 31, 2021, 10 am - 1pm
For more information on this free event check out this link.
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Campus is Closed
Our connections are flourishing, but our CAMPUS is CLOSED. If you need to come by for any reason, please call or e-mail the office to make arrangements. This protects our staff who are on Campus. Requests to come to campus should also copy the minister and our caretaker Jaye, at tyscibrox@gmail.com
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Contacts
Office Phone: 831.684.0506
Minister: Rev. Russ Menk
Rev. Russ is available for virtual
appointments by contacting him at
Reserve space for a Fellowship event or place an item on the Fellowship public calendar
Office Administrator:
Pamela Sundell
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
9:30-2:30
Submit announcements to Current Happenings by Wednesday 5PM
Ministerial Intern: Sangye Hawke
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.
Anything to do with the Fellowship website; edits, new content, questions, or comments
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Current Happenings is published weekly by Editor Pamela Sundell.
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Useful Links
Unitarian Universalist Association uua.org
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