South Bay Unitarian Fellowship Newsletter

President: Penny Hendricks Newsletter: Penny Hendricks Treasurer: Lorna McClellan

December 2 -- Bernie on Economics Bernie Sanders gives the keynote speech at a gathering of progressive leaders in Vermont. The gathering is at the Sanders Institute for a weekend seminar. Chuck Hendricks will show the video.

December 9 -- Remembering Christmas Past This is a day to share memories of our Holiday experiences.

December 16 -- Holidays and Holy Days UU Rev. Jon Dobrer, a Starr King and Theological Union graduate, served the UU Church in Fullerton from 1993-2014 retiring in June after 45 years in the ministry. Jon continues teaching, doing columns for newsgroups, newspapers and writing about our world. We welcome Jon again. Penny will moderate.

December 23 – Universalism We will see a video that documents the development of Universalism from the early German and English pietists to John Murray, Elhanan Winchester and Hosea Ballou. It details the unprecedented explosion of Universalist churches across America during the first half of the 19th century and discusses why the movement began its precipitous decline after the death of Hosea Ballou in 1850. Lorna McClellan will moderate.

December 30 -- Nepal by Peter Landecker. In September 2018, Peter and Sue spent a wonderful two weeks in Nepal. Nepal is a third world country nestled between China and India and includes the Himalaya mountain range, the tallest in the world. This trip included trekking in the foothills of Annapurna, white water rafting, visiting game parks as well as villages, homes and temples, and seeing how the Nepalese handle their dead. Peter will share beautiful images he recorded while on this adventure. He may also include stories about his visit to UAE on the way home.

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

Opener	Date	Refreshments	Closer
Bob Johnson	Dec 2	Meron	Penny
Meron	Dec 9	Penny	Claire
Lorna Mc	Dec 16	Claire	Penny
Lorna Mc	Dec 23	Lorna	Claire
Lorna Mc	Dec 30		Penny
Bob Johnson	Jan 6		Claire
Meron	Jan 13		Penny

OPENERS arrive at 10:30 a.m., unlock doors, cabinet, put out signs, put on tablecloths, make the coffee, start water, set up cups, coffee, 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, tablecloths and supplies. If you need help, just ask.

If you cannot bring refreshments on the date listed in the newsletter, you may call someone and trade with them for another date that will be more convenient for you.

From UUA: We covenant to affirm and promise a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. A goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.

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 and are able to do so.

SBUF Programs If there is a particular topic you would like to see presented on a Sunday morning, or an organization you want to know more about, or a good book you would like to share, or any other ideas for Sunday morning programs, please call Penny Hendricks. Your input is valuable! Thank you for your help.

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