SOUTH BAY UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP
MEETINGS: 11:00 a.m. SUNDAYS at 2603 Mathews Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
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April 2008 Newsletter
“I
have one life and one chance to make it count for something…I’m free to
choose what that something is, and the something I’ve chosen is my faith.
Now, my faith goes beyond theology and religion and requires considerable
work and effort.
My faith demands—this is not optional—my faith demands that I do whatever
I can, wherever I can, whenever I can,
for a long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.”
SUNDAY PROGRAMS
April 6 – LIVING TO 150
(AND FEELING GOOD) Could
you do it? Would you want to?
This ABC News Special put together by Barbara Walters provides a great
deal of information and brings up a lot a questions.
See how science is looking at replacement of body parts, created in a lab
and how stem cells are being used to create human blood.
What about diet? What about
the quality of life after 100 years? Today
there are more than 84,000 people who are in their 100th year or
beyond. Chuck Hendricks will show
this tape, and Beth Perkins will moderate.
April 13 – FAITH, HOPE, AND CHARITY: WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN Rev. Jon Dobrer presents a seemingly traditional topic, but needless to say he will share a non-traditional examination of it. Jon Dobrer is currently the full time minister of the Unitarian Church of Fullerton. Peter Landecker will moderate.
April 20 – “FAIR GAME-MY LIFE AS A SPY; MY BETRAYAL BY
THE WHITEHOUSE” This
is the inside story of CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson.
She served as an undercover agent for 20 years in the U.S. and overseas
including Greece during the cold war. Why
was her cover blown by the Bush administration?
Les Berg will share this story and more, from the book “Fair Game”.
John Simpson will moderate.
April
27 – DOING
THE RIGHT THING Rev. John
Morehouse returns with the fourth smooth stone of
liberalism and with a discussion on just what constitutes morality for religious
liberals. Rev. Morehouse is currently the
full time minister of Pacific Unitarian Church in Palos Verdes. Rev. John will
lead the program this morning. This
is the fourth program in this series. Click
here to check out the series.
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
Opener |
Date
|
Refreshments |
|
Closer |
John S. |
April 6 |
Peter Landecker |
|
Beth P. |
Bob J. |
April
13 |
Beth Perkins |
|
John S. |
Les B./Beth |
April
20 |
Eleanor Thrane |
|
Thom K. |
Miles T. |
April 27 |
John Simpson |
|
Penny H. |
John S. |
May 4 |
Miles Thompson |
|
Beth P. |
Bob J. |
May 11 |
Claire Aukerman |
|
John S. |
Les B./Beth |
May 18 |
Les Berg |
|
Thom K. |
OPENERS arrive at 10:30 a.m., unlock doors, cabinet, put out sign, start water, put on tablecloth, set up cups, coffee, etc. for the refreshments. Please display the fellowship candle on the circular table.
REFRESHMENTS need to arrive by 11:00 a.m. Please arrange a trade if you cannot attend or clean up on the day assigned. When you bring refreshments, it is your turn to be responsible for the clean up of the entire refreshment table including the coffee water and supplies. If you need help, just ask. By the way, thank you very much!!!
***************CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS*************
April
4 - Beach Cities Symphony
Featuring Roberto Cani –
Violin Soloist. At the Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College.
The concert is at 8:15 p.m. with a pre-concert lecture at 7:30 p.m. Free admission and free parking. Please see http://www.beachcitiessymphony.org/index.htm#NextConcert
for more information.
April 14 – On Monday evening, there will be a SBUF Board Meeting at 6:45 p.m. at Peter Landecker’s home.
***************Communications Corner***************************
In
February, our fellowship lost a very dear member, Richard
Lynn Johnson. Rich was a
member of this group for as long as I can remember.
He will be missed in many places where he spent his energy and his
talents, but especially he is missed as an important part of the South Bay
Unitarian Fellowship.
It was suggested by Bea Schwartz that those who want to, can make a donation (any amount) to: Tree People. We will send the donations as a group, dedicated to Richard’s life, a tree or clump of trees will be planted. The check can be made to Tree People, but mailed or given to John Simpson, the SBUF treasurer. He has agreed to sending the donations.
PROJECT NEEDS It is that time of year again when we have the opportunity for Project: NEEDS to be a participant in the Feinstein Foundation’s matching funds program. This opportunity extends from now through April 30th for you to help us raise some necessary funding to continue this vital ministry to the homeless in our community. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church began this project in 1990. In addition to providing a hot meal to all who are hungry (on Tuesday evenings), there is also a food pantry that provides grocery items to about 360 persons each month. Penny Hendricks is collecting checks made out to Project: NEEDS. It is a way of showing our support for the church (our “landlord”). Penny will get your check to the church and let them know the donations come from SBUF.
SBUF PROGRAMS
WE
ARE GLAD YOU ASKED!!!
How
do I become a member of the South Bay Unitarian Fellowship??
Membership is open to all persons 15 years of age or older who
sign a membership card expressing agreement with the purpose of the Fellowship.
Members become eligible to vote and hold office three months after
signing membership cards. Members are expected to participate in SBUF activities and to
provide a helping hand and financial support when needed.
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