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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County


Current Happenings November 17th, 2022


Sunday November 20, 2022, 10:00 AM PST


The Transient and The Permanent

(In Person and Zoom Service)


In 1841 Unitarian Minister Theodore Parker preached that Christianity had two elements: Human thoughts and the Divine Eternal Truth. The controversy created continues today. What belief of yours is an eternal truth? A situational interpretation?


Worship Leader: Rev Russ Menk

Worship Associate: Mindy Scherr



Children's RE for this Sunday Nov. 20th


Join us for fun art projects, as we discuss the changes in holiday celebrations; pre-covid to now.


Our goal is to provide a meaningful worship experience for all—for those who can attend in-person and for those who aren’t ready or can’t attend.


Please join tomorrow in-person or click the link below to join on-line as we live our mission and work toward our vision of beloved community.



Sunday Morning ZOOM Links



Zoom link for Sunday Service: Click Here

 

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#



There is currently no children's zoom service. 


 Item of interest for the Fellowship



To see the video of the 11/13 sermon, click here: https://youtu.be/eMul2Ttnrdw

Thanksgiving at the Fellowship? Yes!


We have room for more. If you are interested please call Sylvia Forsyth at 831-334-0766 or email forsyl27@gmail.com


This will be a POT LUCK and needs a coordinator AND some one to cook the TURKEY. All those who attend will help with set up and clean up, this is not a Hospitality committee activity.



Angels and Star in the heavens.. baby in manger... Christmas Eve at UUFSCC is coming!


Please help us make the December 24th 6pm evening service magical by contributing a song, or instrumental piece. Pick your favorites!

Join the Christmas Choir! We will be rehearsing after church for the next 4 Sundays ( 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 and 12/11) to practice some beautiful holiday music. Everyone welcome.


Contact Gail Swain at 831-212-8516, or gailsings@cruzio.com


Donations for Farm Worker Families



As a beloved community, the Justice Team of our UUFSCC community is once again keenly aware of the struggles of our Farm Worker Families.

Unfortunately, because of the changes in weather, farming reaped less this past year and farm workers earned only ½ of what they normally do.

We are again appealing to our congregation to donate some essential needed items for farm worker families. According to Dr. Ann Lopez, the needs are:

 

Baby Diapers sizes 5 & 6             Baby Wipes

Laundry detergent                     Bath soap

Shampoo                                   Bleach

Paper Towels                             Toilet Paper

Any sanitary items

 

We will not be collecting clothing nor any food items (no dried food, no canned food). Second Harvest Food Bank is helping farm workers in this area.

Please bring to the Gallery Room at the Fellowship during the hours of 10AM-2:30 PM Mondays -Fridays.

Lorraine Sandoval will take the donations to a place where the items will be distributed to farm worker families.

Thank you for your help in this endeavor. 



In-person UUF Meditation Group

Weekly on Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30



The Meditation Group meets weekly in the Sanctuary at the UU Fellowship on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 am. The group is open to Fellowship members, friends and newcomers – no registration required. Each session begins with a reading from an agreed-upon text, followed by seated meditation and then a walking meditation. This is not a class and no formal instruction is given other than basic suggestions as needed. Questions? Please contact Ernesto Munoz at meernesto1@gmail.com



November Shared Plate

Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)


This month UUFSCC will share our Sunday collection with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) and their annual Guest at Your Table program. UUSC advances human rights by partnering with over 70 grassroots justice organizations and advocates in 22 countries, providing support, political pressure, media awareness, technical skills, and financing to change the systems that cause injustices. Areas to advance human rights include Climate Justice, International Justice, Migrant Justice, and Crisis Response. In addition to the shared plate, you can invite a "virtual" partner into your home by placing a Guest At Your Table box at your dinner table. Engage in family discussion about their work and set aside money at mealtimes. Learn more about UUSC and their partners at https://www.uusc.org/.

 

UUFSCC friend Teri Wiss will match these donations made to UUSC during this collection, making your donation go even further!

 


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.

Contacts
Office Phone: 831.684.0506

Minister: Rev. Russ Menk
Rev. Menk is available for virtual appointments by contacting him at:

Reserve space for a Fellowship event or place an item on the Fellowship public calendar

Administrator:
Pamela Sundell
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 
9:30-2:30

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Unitarian Universalist Association uua.org
Pacific Central District of UUA pcduua.org