"The River"
This Sunday
This Sunday

November 17
 Speaker: Rev. Bruce Bode
Celebrant: Jim Heard
Deeper Than our Separateness
In his incomparable essay “The Over-Soul,” Ralph Waldo Emerson writes, “Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual. Yet there is a depth in those brief moments which constrains us to ascribe more reality to them than to all other experiences.” In this sermon I will share a personal experience of such a moment in my life, which speaks to the foundation of my sustaining faith. This will be the first in a two-part sermon series on the heart of religion.
The Board of Trustees will be meeting this Thursday, November 14th, 2019, at 6:30 PM at the Fellowship. Members and friends are invited to attend the meeting.
Upcoming Service

November 24
Speaker: Jonathan Prescott
Celebrant: Jorge Manzanera
How To Offer Love and Gratitude at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a day of gratitude. But sometimes it devolves into a day of gluttony, football, and family tension. Let’s restore thankfulness to Thanksgiving by learning concrete techniques to help us connect deeply with our loved ones and celebrate life’s abundance. 

December 1
Speaker: Rev. Bruce Bode
Celebrant: Jim Heard
Music: Sally Riggers
Deeper Than Our Separateness
Rev. Bode will continue his message from November 17.
These sermons have been developed based on a book by Thandeka titled Love Beyond Belief, regarding Insight, reflection, and action guided by compassion.

December 8
Speaker: Rev. Rick Reynolds  
Celebrant: Matt Bianconi
Music: SusanWakeman
Lessons From the Street
In 25 years in working with homeless people in Seattle, Rev. Rick Reynolds has some stories to tell, which will challenge and inform us, not only about the current state of homelessness in the Pacific Northwest, but also our own attitudes and prejudices about our neighbors outside. 

December 15
 Speaker: Rev. Barbara Gilday
Celebrant: Doris Brevoort
          Music: Sally Riggers
Reuse, Renew, Recycle and the Christmas Story
The traditional Christmas story is one we UU’s often reject - and for many good reasons. How much is history? How much is magical thinking? How reliable are sources that tell the story up to 80 or so years after the death of Jesus. And yet, how does one account for miracles and mysteries associated with Christianity in the past 2 centuries? (And yes, wars and atrocities.) What signs in this old story comfort us, challenge us, bring us to hold the story with open hearts and minds? Experience in life tells me that such a big story which has lasted for such a long time, is worth considering. Can we find the essence of the story, and so, revalue it for our time?

Especially to Parents, but to all who love Science Fiction:
The Anacortes Public Library will host its fifth annual genre night. This year the theme is "Sci-Fi" and will start at 5:00, Saturday, Nov. 16 at the library, 1220 10th Street.
The free event features costume contests, games, prizes, and activities for all ages.
(from Rosemary--The library goes all out to make it a wonderful experience. The librarians will be in costume, and there will be lots to see and do. The kids will love it, and you will have fun.) 
Human-i-Tea&Fingerfood *Sun afternoon Nov 17th * 1:30-3:30 *
Nandi, a young father of humanity, social entrepreneaur, has kept his promise to return to us from Kenya! Nandi is teaching women how to support themselves, raising chickens in their backyards - and actually walking the whole business cycle of chickens maturing, being harvested and taken to market. The women are then freed into their self-supporting life, with a guaranteed market.
Come! Meet our brother, support him, and learn by his example how WE can do this here. If not chickens - another product. Nandi has come the long way at great focus to do so. Let us do our part and show UP for him.
Come, be the One Earth FAMILY - WE ARE - together!
Potluck! Fingerfood and dessert! 
At Claire Phillips beautiful Garden Home.  
FUNCTIONAL ADDRESS: 1101 W. DIVISION, Mt. Vernon, WA (park behind furniture store. walk in driveway) 
* We will have a chance to give; we are so rich. This gathering is part of Norma Jean's Gathering us all together as one family - the historic 'Grandmother Work'.
CALL 425-770-4120   Norma Jean Young
"Pray the Gay Away" at Lincoln Theatre

It was wonderful!! 30 SUUFers attended in mass for November 10 mantinee. It's still playing through November 24 at the Lincoln Theatre in old Mount Vernon.
Happy November birthdays!!!  Best wishes to Rev. Barbara Davenport, Yolanda, Nancy and any others celebrating your special day this month.
25th ANNUAL
SKAGIT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
WOMEN'S HOLIDAY
PARTY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 5:00 PM
AT THE USUAL LOCATION

PLAYFUL EXCHANGE OF GIFTS UNDER TWENTY DOLLARS!
SHOCKING NARRATION OF LORE!
EXIMIOUS CONVIVIALITY AND IRREFUTABLE SARCASM!
NO PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED!
MODEST IMBIBING OF
SPIRITS
AND
CONSUMING OF
COMMUNALLY SOURCED CONFECTIONS, CONDIMENTS, CONGERIES OF CULINARY CONCOCTIONS
AND SUNDRY COMESTIBLES
I would like to invite all who are able/interested to be a part of our Transgender Day of Remembrance service that is sponsored by Central UMC and BLC. This year it will be on Wednesday, November 20th at 7 p.m. at Burlington Lutheran Church. We would like this to be a very ecumenical service with clergy and lay people from many places of faith throughout the valley. Please let me know if you would like to be involved!
Peace, Rev. Bethany Hull SomersPastor, Burlington Lutheran Church
Rosemary
Hearing at SUUF Applified earphones are available at the back of the hall for those wanting to better hear the service. Also we are equiped with a hearing loop system similar to what was recently installed in the Lincoln Theatre. SUUF's loop was installed by Jim brown. Jim passed away a few years ago, but our thankfulness for his donation remains.
S UUF will be having a series of discussions based on the UU curriculum,
 "Build Your Own Theology".  First Sunday in December at noon.

Our first meeting was after church on the first Sunday in November, Nov 3rd at noon. (Circle of chairs = meeting!) All are welcome to hear about the curriculum, which is available from the the UUA website Bookstore). I suggest that the study group meet once a month for 9 months, until next June to work through book One of the curriculum. We will break down the curriculum into monthly units, suggest some readings and journaling, if people wish to do so (writing, art, song, whatever!),
and discuss our own thoughts and feedback on the topics.

People are welcome to check this out-- no "obligation"!  Monthly meetings with be open to all, as is the basis of our UU theology-- with caring, curiosity, faith-seeking, and respect!
Call Doris, 360-336-3453 for more information.
Covenant Circle now meets Wednesdays.
We are living in a time both fascinating and terrifying. Please come and add your reflections as we discuss magazines, books, the news, and life.

Every Wednesay afternoon at 1:30 at Haggen on Division Street in Mount Vernon. Call Joy Lindberg (360-424-8090) for further information.
This space awaits a photo or poem or news or reminiscence from you, when you're ready. Email your contributions to the office.
For the children   CRE with Maddie Schleif Sunday 10:30 am.

The smaller babies room has a speaker system installed. If you should need to leave the service, you can still hear everything in there..
Yoga with Lena Breen at SUUF fundraiser. There will be three more classes 4 pm to 5 pm on 12/21/19, 3/9/20 and 5/24/20.
Soup-er Sunday 4th Sunday each month. Stay after the service for a delicious bowl of soup and bread $6. If you would like to help make soup contact Greg Sherman at 360 421-0633 or [email protected]
Soup-er Sunday fundraiser has a new goal - pay off the mortgage on our building! Beginning in October, 2019 , soup money will go to separate mortage payoff account.
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Office Administrator, Newsletter : Claire Phillips [email protected] Hours: Tue. & Thur. 12-4 pm

Worship Team Leader : Sally Riggers [email protected]

Board contact: Jim Heard [email protected]