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Current Happenings August 26, 2021
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Sunday Morning ZOOM Links
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#
Zoom link to the children's service at 9:30: Click Here
Service is from 9:30 - 9:50 and you can check-in at 9:15
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Sunday August 29, 2021, 10:00 AM PDT
"Rest/Refresh/Refocus -
Pre-Sabbatical Service"
As Russ prepares for 5 months of sabbatical, we'll reflect on how the coming time is "our" sabbatical when both congregation and minister reflect on what is going well and what would help us move toward our next phase.
Worship Leader: Rev Russ Menk
Worship Associate: Pamela Cote
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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.
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Children's Religious Exploration Programs
All ages are welcome to join us for Sunday Children's' Service.
Ages 9-13 join us Monday evening's for further discussion.
We will be spending the summer learning the 6 UU sources through LEGO play. If you have not received LEGOs from us please contact Tara at e-mails or phone number listed below.
Children's Sunday Service 9:15 - 9:50 am
Dish'n with the Dolphins Monday at 7:00 pm
We invite your children ages 9 to 12 and their friends as well. If possible, please cc me on any invitation email
(tara@uufscc.org), or phone 916-932-3611 so that I know to expect unfamiliar people.
Zoom meeting, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday Click here
Meeting ID: 816 0881 1818
Passcode: 580157
If you can't connect by computer, please connect by phone:
1-669-900-9128
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Items of Interest from our Fellowship
To see the sermons from Rev Russ & Rev Ryan from August 1st,
To see the sermon from Rev Russ from August 8th, click here:
To see the sermon Rev Russ from Aug 15ht, click here:
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Pastoral Care During the Sabbatical
While Russ is on Sabbatical a dedicated group of people will fulfill this very important service for the congregation. To learn about them please Click Here
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Book Club
September 16th: News of the World, by Paulette Jiles
Dry humor, morality, common sense, and a big heart drive this historical novel set in 1870s. Set in post-Civil war Texas, Paulette Jiles' latest novel, News of the World, tell the story of 71 year old Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd and his unlikely ward, a 10-year old girl rescued by the U.S. Army from Kiowas Indian capture. The Captain earns his living reading the world's news to rapt audiences in the territories on North Texas.
Meeting ID: 813 6648 6944
Passcode: 614958
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,81366486944# US (San Jose)
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TGIF This Friday 8/27, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
At Sylvia Forsyth's house, co-hosted with Dee Takemoto.
Outside on her deck, please enter through side gate.
(And by the way, it's her Birthday.)
100 Poplar Court, Aptos
831-685-8637
Directions:
From RT. 1, take State Part Exit toward beach, turn right on Seacliff, Turn right on Oakdale, where Oakdale ends is Poplar, turn left on Poplar, 100 Poplar is on the corner.
Up coming TGIFs:
Sept. 10, 5:00 - 7:00, at Jan Miracle's home in Aptos, co-hosted by Donna Senko
Please follow UUA COVID Guidelines. Link to guidelines here.
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Community Event
Amah Mutsun Tribal Ceremony to Remove "El Camino Real" Bell in Santa Cruz
The Amah Mutsun Tribal Band and the City of Santa Cruz will hold an "El Camino Real" bell removal ceremony on Saturday, August 28 at Mission Plaza Park (on Mission St.) starting at 1:00 p.m. followed by a 1 mile procession at 3:00 p.m. to the bell removal site location. The City of Santa Cruz has unanimously resolved to remove all bell markers from public property and will now become the first city in California to do so.
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Making Peace with Our Mothers
A theme-focused virtual discussion group facilitated by UUF members Wendy Wyckoff and Louise Bettner
In everyday conversation, many of us express curiosity about unresolved issues with our mothers. Sometimes these conflicts arise from hurtful early childhood experiences or family distress. Not infrequently they stem from the difficult lives our parents endured. As children, we hardly understood the wider context for these unresolved issues. However, as we age we often seek forgiveness, for our mothers and ourselves. This discussion group will give us a chance to share feelings, memories and conflicts about our mothers, hopefully coming to a better understanding and a sense of peace. Maximum group size: 10
Six sessions: 1:00-2:30 pm
Dates: Alternate Wednesdays on 9/15/21, 9/29/21, 10/13/21, 10/27/21, 11/10/21, 11/24/21
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The Tyranny of Merit
An online book discussion led by UUF members
Kate Chen and John Jameson
Michael Sandel's highly recommended book The Tyranny of Merit discusses the failures of our system of meritocracy over the last four decades - resulting in the social and political divisions we have experienced particularly in the last four years - and how attempts to ensure equality of opportunity for everyone have not resulted in a fair and just society.
Two sessions from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Monday evenings, September 13 and September 20. To register in advance, please email [email protected] , indicating it is for “The Tyranny of Merit”, and receive a summary of the book, an additional reading list, and discussion questions along with the Zoom link.
Additional resources for advance reading and viewing:
Aspeninstitute.org - Elliott Gerson Interview
against the tyranny of Meritocracy
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Supportive Energy Healing
A series of classes taught by Reiki Practitioner and Health Coach Amy Alison Taylor, a new member of the UU Fellowship
In this Zoom series, students will learn new and ancient healing methods, simple meditations, self-assessment tools, and nutritional guidelines to help the body stay strong against viruses. Many of the methods presented are indigenous healing methods re-examined from a scientific point of view. This series connects with the UU Sources of Direct Experience, Humanist Teachings (science), and Spiritual Teachings (Earth-centered traditions.) This class is open to all.
3 classes on consecutive Fridays 9/10, 9/17 and 9/24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
3 check-in classes on the following Sundays 9/12, 9/19 and 9/26 at approximately 11:30 am to 12:30 pm after the service to practice what we've learned and ask questions.
To register and receive the Zoom link, please email [email protected] and indicate it is for “Supportive Energy Healing”.
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Memoir Writing Group
Delores Takemoto will be leading the memoir writing group on Zoom, Saturday, September 4th at 10:00 am.
New comers welcome!
Meeting ID: 949 7398 3275
Password: 507059
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August Shared Plate Recipient
Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California (UUJMCA)
The mission of the UUJMCA is to advance justice in our state by cultivations and connection leaders and communities, and by empowering the public voice of those who share UU values and principles.
We seek to develop the skills of civic engagement and faith-rooted organizing so that UUs across California can educate, organize and advocate for public policies that encompass our principles.
Through the generation of faith-development resources, accessible programming, and accountable relationships, UUJMCA serves to support all UUs in California in putting their faith into public action.
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Contacts
Office Phone: 831.684.0506
Minister: Rev. Russ Menk
Rev. Russ is available for virtual
appointments by contacting him at
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Administrator:
Pamela Sundell
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
9:30-2:30
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Current Happenings is published weekly by Editor Pamela Sundell.
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Useful Links
Unitarian Universalist Association uua.org
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