SOUTH BAY UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP
MEETINGS: 11:00 a.m. SUNDAYS at 2603 Mathews Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
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February 2011 Newsletter
"Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” “ In the end we will remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends.” “ Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Martin Luther King Jr.
SUNDAY
PROGRAMS
February 6
– IN
HONOR OF DR. KING: A LOOK BACK AT
RACISM OVER THE LAST 25 YEARS February
is Black History Month. In 1987 the
holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was established (not an easy task). We will see tape that demonstrates some of the attitudes of
that time and remember the changes we have seen.
Come and learn, remember, and realize how extraordinary it is that we
have a black family living in the White House today. Penny
Hendricks will moderate.
February 13
– 10
RULES FOR RELATIONSHIP SUCCESS Vanessa
Poster and Morgan Kramer will take us through an interactive exercise to
identify and clarify what they have identified as the top ten tools for
Relationship Success. Their tools
fall into three categories: COMMUNICATION: how can you talk to your partner more
effectively?, ACTIONS: what can you do, day-to-day to keep love alive? and
SPIRITUALITY: what are the loving practices that nurture and support your
partner and your love? Whether you
are single or in a relationship you will be able to share your wisdom and learn
from this charming couple. Les Berg
will be the moderator.
February 20 – Previously scheduled program postponed until March and there will be no meeting at Mathews cottage. There instead will be a memorial service for Beth Perkins at her home starting at 1 p.m. [Program was WAKE-UP CALL: RAISING OUR CONSCIOUSNESS This is a tape introduced by Tom Brokaw, and featuring journalist Bob Woodward and Michelle Obama. Whether you approved of the war or not, this will perhaps give you a new awareness of the thousands of people that have been affected and will continue to be affected every day. Thom Kilpatrick will moderate.]
February 27 – JUDAISM Speaker Dee Masters will provide some information and lead the discussion. Judaism: Roots, modern, ritual/celebration. He will share some words from the Jewish tradition. Bring your ideas and experiences. Unitarians and Judaism: Let's talk. As a Unitarian, Dee enjoys exploring various religions and he is generous about sharing some of what he learns. Dee Masters currently attends Pacific Unitarian Church. Peter Landecker will moderate.
Opener |
Date
|
Refreshments |
Closer |
John S. |
February
6 |
Chuck Hendricks |
John S. |
Bob J. |
February
13 |
Meron Castain |
Penny H. |
Les/Lorna |
February
20 |
Irma Cohen |
Thom. K. |
Pen/Chuck |
February
27 |
Eric LaScala |
Claire A. |
John
S. |
March
6 |
John
Simpson |
John
S. |
Bob
J. |
March
13 |
Miles
Thompson |
Penny
H. |
Openers arrive at 10:30 a.m., unlock doors, cabinet, put out sign, start water, put on tablecloths, make the coffee, start the water, set-up cups, etc. for the refreshments. Please display the fellowship candle on the circular table. Place the Guest Book, name tags, and offering basket on the long 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*************
SBUF Board Meeting - The board meeting will be in February.
February 4 – Beach Cities Symphony concert starting 8:15 p.m. at El Camino College Marsee Auditorium. “A Night in Old Vienna” featuring Demetra George, Soprano. Free Admission, and on campus parking, $2. Free pre-concert lecture starting at 7:30 p.m. See http://BeachCitiesSymphony.org for more information, or ask Peter.
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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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From the SBUF President: Just to say “thank you” to the people who handle the Opening and Closing of Mathews Cottage month after month. When you attend on a Sunday morning you may notice how everyone pitches in to help put away and clean up. The refreshments have been great, too. Thanks to everyone---your attendance and energy are appreciated.
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