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Current Happenings September 30, 2021
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Status on UUFSCC's Sunday Service
The Pandemic Response & Re-Opening Teams are meeting this evening to outline goals for re-opening and how to implement them. As progress and decisions are made we will keep you updated.
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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 October 3, 2021, 10:00 AM PDT
"True Colors: Celebrating and Supporting LGBT+ Community"
Next week is National Coming Out Day. This Sunday, October 3rd, we will explore sexual orientation and gender identity, how the Fellowship can be even more welcoming of queer people, why pronouns matter, why sexual and gender diversities enrich us all, and how straight, cisgender people can be better allies. Rev. Debra has been an activist for LGBTQ equality for more than 40 years and founded Reston Pride in her community.
Worship Leader: Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner
Worship Associate: Bonnie McDonald
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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
Come join us this Fall for Children's exploration. We will examine some of our source and principle guidance from Jewish teachings and Holidays along with non Christian Holidays and Traditions.
For more information join us on Facebook for weekly updates or contact Tara via Email with questions or to join our email contact list. Tara@uufscc.org
Children's Sunday Service 9:15 - 9:50 am
Dish'n with the Dolphins Monday at 7:00 pm
We invite your children ages 9 to 12 and their friends as well. If possible, please cc me on any invitation email
(tara@uufscc.org), or phone 916-932-3611 so that I know to expect unfamiliar people.
Zoom meeting, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday Click here
Meeting ID: 835 1750 4626
Passcode: 242639
If you can't connect by computer, please connect by phone:
1-669-900-9128
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Making Peace with Our Mothers
A theme-focused virtual discussion group facilitated by UUF members Wendy Wyckoff and Louise Bettner
In everyday conversation, many of us express curiosity about unresolved issues with our mothers. Sometimes these conflicts arise from hurtful early childhood experiences or family distress. Not infrequently they stem from the difficult lives our parents endured. As children, we hardly understood the wider context for these unresolved issues. However, as we age we often seek forgiveness, for our mothers and ourselves. This discussion group will give us a chance to share feelings, memories and conflicts about our mothers, hopefully coming to a better understanding and a sense of peace. Maximum group size: 10
Remaining dates: Alternate Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:30 pm on 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/24
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Supportive Energy Healing
Taught by Reiki Practitioner, Health Coach and UUF member Amy Alison Taylor
There are many helpful practices that may empower us to face illness with hope and grace. Emerging ideas born of a marriage between science and alternative healing methods may offer surprising and effective tools for creating well-being in the midst of the pandemic. In this Zoom series of three classes with three follow-up check-in classes to practice what we’ve learned and ask questions, students will learn new and ancient healing methods, simple meditations, self-assessment tools, and nutritional practices to help the body stay strong against viruses. Many of the methods presented stem from traditional healing practices re-examined and enhanced by a scientific point of view. Bring your curiosity to class as we learn together to engage with life in a new way
Sundays 4:00 to 6:00pm
10/3 How to find out what your body's particular needs are
10/24 How to support others who are ill
Once we meet in class, we will arrange a few times when we can practice our new skills together in between our class meetings.
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Memoir Writing Group
Delores Takemoto will be leading the memoir writing group on Zoom, Saturday, October 2nd at 10:00 am.
New comers welcome!
Meeting ID: 949 7398 3275
Password: 507059
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Last TGIF of The Season
Please save the date October 8th on your calendar for the final Potluck TGIF of the the year. It will be 5-7 outside on the deck at Jan and Robert's home in Capitola.
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September Shared Plate Recipient
Jewish Family and community Services (JFCS) to support Afghani Refugees
Our Shared Plate for September will support Afghani refugees fleeing violence and persecution. The funds will help individuals and families find dignity and welcome as they find shelter in the Bay Area. This work is possible through Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS), which has for decades served immigrants and refugees from across the world.
In the past few weeks, JFCS welcomed more than 40 people, with many more anticipated in the week ahead. More people also need to relocate to safety. With support, our communities can be ready.
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Contacts
Office Phone: 831.684.0506
Minister: Rev. Russ Menk
Rev. Menk is on Sabbatical through January 2022
Sabbatical Minister
Rev. Dr. Debra W. Haffner
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Administrator:
Pamela Sundell
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
9:30-2:30
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Useful Links
Unitarian Universalist Association uua.org
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