Current Happenings

March 20, 2025

2025-26 Pledge Drive: UPDATE

The Stewardship Committee is pleased to report that 43 families have pledged a total of $112,420. We are closing in on our goal of $148,000! Thank you to all pledgers! There are 30+ families who have not yet made their commitment known. If you happen to be in this group, the hardworking Committee asks you to go to the UUFSCC website, click on Donate/Pledge and take a few minutes to complete your pledge. Or, you may complete a pledge form after next Sunday's service. Remember, you can donate out of your IRA and gain a little tax relief. A Committee Member can coach you on that process. If you are unable to pledge this year, please let the Committee know so that they take you off their call list.

Fellowship History Project

The next Meeting of UUFSCC History Project 1986-2025 will be Friday, March 21, 2025 - 1:30-2:30 PM on Zoom. This team will be organizing the historical archives of the Fellowship. All are welcome. For questions, minutes of last meeting, or the link, please contact: Jennifer Choate, Jeff Rudisill or Bob Bates.

We Can Help Immigrants Retain Their Parental Rights!

Sunday, March23, 2025 - After the Service

WE CAN HELP VULNERABLE IMMIGRANTS

RETAIN THEIR PARENTAL RIGHTS!

Our Fellowship is walking the walk by learning how to help the most vulnerable among us to exercise their parental rights regarding their children's welfare and care, in the event of child separation. 

Please join us for a training this coming Sunday, March 23 for about 1-1.5 hours to learn more. Please go to the front of the lunch line and bring your lucn intot he sanctuary so we can get started and not stay too long.

CHILD SAFETY PLANS is the name of the paperwork parents fill out to exercise their power and make their own decisions regarding the care of their children. We cannot allow the State or the foster system to make those decisions for them. We'll train you regarding these forms and how to assist parents. If you choose to, after being trained, you can join a dispatch to assist and empower parents in the horrific event of child separation .

Contact Teri Wiss, Patty Bernstein or Peg Galli to reserve your space (this will help us with number of copies needed). If you decide to come, spur of the moment, that's ok too. Bilingual Spanish is not required.

2000 Years of UU History: A Whirlwind Tour

Monday, March 24 ~ 4:00-6:00 p.m. Pacific

Where did Unitarian Universalism come from? How have we changed over the years, and what’s stayed the same? Come find out in this fun, participatory Zoom-based class on UU history led by Rev. Laura. We’ll take a whirlwind tour through our history from its earliest origins to today, with time for your questions and a few tangents depending on the interests of the group.

This session will be recorded, so you can watch it later even if you can’t make it in real time.

Zoom info: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85825954740?pwd=cTJtgaZQY9y8zEzpVV2jLdsYqwLNKa.1

Meeting ID: 858 2595 4740

Passcode: 852931

Click here for a handout for the class:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p5f0DbiAEEpckgzx8eECCT_SDkfDujvL/view?usp=sharing

Green Team: Climate Change Event

Thursday, March 20, 7pm, at Temple Beth El in Aptos, Rabbi Paula Marcus and Deacon Patrick Conway will participate in an interfaith dialogue entitled "Caring for Our Common Home: An Interfaith Sharing on Climate Change."  

Meatless Month of March

A reminder of all the ways to enjoy plant-based foods for the planet, your health, and for animals. It's never too late to make a dietary shift!  



Use this document to enjoy and share links to meatless recipes, or bring copies to share on a Sunday!

Shared Plate recipient for the month of March:

Campesina Womb Justice

Our Justice Team has selected Campesina Womb Justice as our Shared Plate recipient for the month of March. 50% of donations our Fellowship collects this month will go toward their important work.

The goal of Campesina Womb Justice is to build a fair and equitable society for all women, regardless of their background or circumstances. Campesina Womb Justice was started in 2020 by Maria Ramos, a certified nurse midwife, initially bringing womb care kits, Personal Protective Equipment, and herbal medicines to farm workers. They are working to build a campesina-led, self-sustaining Indigenous community that practices Indigenous medicines and promotes reproductive health.

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.

2nd Annual Sing into Spring

Saturday, March 22nd, 1:00-4:00 PM at UUFSCC

Come join in this celebration of singing and springtime! Melanie DeMore and 4 Central Coast artists will lead us in joyful community singing in this 2nd annual spring equinox event! A Celebration of Community Singing: 5 vocal artists weave magic through song. Come sing in community for joy, reflection, connection and FUN!

Tickets are available on Eventbrite or at the door, doors open at 12:30, event is 1-4 p.m. Sliding scale tickets are $15-$30.

Eventbrite Link:

eventbrite.com-2nd-annual-sing-into-spring-tickets

Families and Politics:

How to Talk With Loved Ones on the Other Political Side

Sunday, April 13, 2025 - 2:00-5:00 pm

Blackhorse Room, Oldemeyer Center

986 Hilby Ave., Seaside CA 93955

The toxic and divisive culture of our current administration is fomenting nasty political arguments, avoiding each other and even ending relationships. If you want to preserve bonds while still being true to your values, this workshop will offer:

• Insight into why political differences of opinion are uniquely challenging
• Recognition of common roles we play in political conversations
• Strategies and skills for constructively handling differences in political viewpoint

The focus of this workshop is on family relationships but the material presented can be applied in any relationship. There will be laughing and fun in this workshop - not all serious! Use this link to register: register here .

Braver Angels is a national nonprofit with a mission to depolarize America: www.braver-angels.org