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Weekly Announcements
November 16, 2023
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My Dia, Your Chalice: A Share Journey to Intersectional Justice
with Guest Tahil Sharma
(Social Justice Sunday is moved to the third Sunday this month to accommodate the DeBenneville Trip.)
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As we celebrate Diwali, a days-long festival celebrated by a variety of different religions and cultures in South Asia, we welcome our beloved communities into our homes and sacred spaces to pray, rejoice, and brighten our lives. This is also a time to celebrate the achievement and renewal of justice as we choose courage in the midst of audacity and oppression. This talk will highlight stories and insights that call us to do more for the cause of mutually assured justice and abundance. We will also welcome in our newest members in a New Member Recognition Ceremony.
Tahil Sharma is an interfaith activist based in Southern California born to a Hindu father and a Sikh mother. He is the Regional Coordinator for North America at the United Religions Initiative, serving dozens of grassroots interfaith communities in their pursuit of peace, justice, and healing through program support and capacity building. Tahil also serves as an Interfaith Minister in Residence for the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, a Board Member for Sadhana: A Coalition of Progressive Hindus, and a member of the Racial Justice & Religion Collective at the Aspen Institute’s Religion & Society Program.
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Sunday, November 19, 2023
Youth RE: A Core Curriculum Sunday
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Children grades K - 3 meet in the Chalice Building to explore "The Gift of Generosity" and Youth grades 4 - 12 meet in the lounge to continue their creative project. | |
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FUNDRAISER
Wylder Hall Screen Tech Upgrade
UUCLB received a 1:1 matching grant to upgrade our analog video screens to 85" digital monitors. We need to raise $7797 from our members & friends to meet the grant requirements. Please make a check to UUCLB with "WH Tech Upgrade" in the Memo or use the Tithely App, Select Special Collection and write "WH Tech Upgrade" in the memo line.
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Your monetary gifts sustain our beloved community and enable us to further embody our values through our gatherings, programs, and community outreach. Please consider UUCLB in your charitable gifts for 2022-2023.
ONLINE GIVING — TRY IT!
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You can also give quickly and easily on your phone at https://tithe.ly
or download the Tithe.ly app to your phone!
For ACH auto-donations please contact achrep@uuclb.org
Checks can be mailed to UUCLB, 5450 E. Atherton Street, Long Beach, CA 90815
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Thursday, November 16
6:00pm RE Committee Meeting
7:00pm Town Hall Council ZOOM
Friday, November 17
10:00am Buddhist Group ZOOM
Saturday, November 18
3:00pm Game Night
Sunday, November 19
9:30am New Member Sunday
10:00am Services Onsite & on ZOOM
10:00am Youth RE
11:00am Fall Boutique/ Plant Sale
11:45am Social Justice Forum
Monday, November 20
11:30pm Lounge Reserved
2:30pm Atheist / FreeThinker Meeting
7:00pm Social Justice Meeting ZOOMl
Friday, November 24
10:00am Buddhist Group ZOOM
Saturday, November 25
5:30pm BWMT
Click here for the UUCLB Church Calendar, ZOOM / Google links, event details,
campus usage and closures / meeting place and contact info
https://www.uuclb.org/calendar
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November 26, 2023 — ONSITE and on Zoom and Facebook Live
Time for a Little R&R...Repentance and Repair
with Pastor Joshua Berg
Pastor Joshua Lewis Berg graduated from Meadville Lombard Unitarian Universalist Theological School and was ordained a UU minister in preliminary fellowship in 2022. He currently works as a chaplain resident at Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles. Joshua also regularly officiates cycle of life ceremonies and preaches at UU congregations in and around Southern California. Joshua lives in Burbank with his wife and two daughters
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Thursday, November 16, 2023, 7:00 – 9:00PM on ZOOM
(Note: earlier date because of Thanksgiving)
November Town Hall Council
uuclb.org/meetings/thc
Meeting ID: 869 6720 0610
Passcode: 732091
This is the place to learn what’s going on at UUCLB!
- Committees & Task Forces – share what you’re doing!
- Newcomers – meet fellow congregants & get to know the workings and processes of UUCLB!
- Fellowship Opportunities for ALL!
**Go to the Town Hall Council folder in the Members Only Google drive for information about agenda items**
On the agenda:
- Oil & Gas Task Force Update & Recommendations
- Article II Amendment Update
- Memorial Wall Update
- Oct/Nov Board Actions & Updates
- Committee Updates – what should the Board & Congregation know? >> Please submit information by Nov. 9 so participants can study the issues before the meeting. <<
- Open Discussion
- Board listening – What’s going well? What needs improvement?
- Minutes from the Sept. 28 THC meeting are available in the Town Hall Council folder on the Members Only Google drive.
Questions or to place an item on the agenda. Contact Jan Goodwin at
jan.goodwin@uuclb.org
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Sunday, November 19, 2023
The Fall Auction Boutique/Plant Sale
Open for Business on Sunday!
Shop for fall planting and holiday gifts 11:00am to 1:00pm
Find wonderful and marvelous plants to ponder for fall planting!
Discover the most unique and distinctive holiday gifts!
Don’t miss out on:
The Exclusively Online Virtual Fall Auction Boutique
Start virtually window shopping today and preview all the wonderful offerings of holiday gifts for you friends, family and gift yourself something!
Virtual Fall Auction Boutique goes live Sunday morning, November 12 and ends midnight November 19.
Shop, Buy, and Donate virtually at uuclb.org/FallAuctionBoutique
What you see online will not be available live. Don’t miss out on unique and distinctive holiday gifts only available at the Virtual Fall Auction Boutique!!!
Virtual Auction Boutique shopping easy! If you registered last year, you are ready to browse, make a bid and check out. If you are new to virtual shopping, the Boutique Team can assist you in registering, browsing, making a bid and checking out!
You can shop live and in person during the day and shop virtually at night!
Pick up of purchases or delivery will be arranged specifically for you.
- You can request to pick up your purchase after Sunday Worship on campus
- A drop off at your porch can be requested and delivered by our Boutique Team. If you think you live far afield, we will work something out.
We are seeking volunteers for 45 minute shifts for set up, sales and take down.
Are you new member or a new friend of UUCLB? We welcome your volunteerism and questions!
Joanne Pon Rubin 562-505-4998 jponrubin@gmail.com
Phibun Ny 714-319-4680 phibunny@gmail.com
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Sunday, November 19, 9:40am in the Lounge
Membership Sunday at UUCLB -- Save the Date!
Meet in the Lounge at 9:40am for Membership Sunday & participate in the Service at 10:00am.
Enjoy morning service and be welcomed to the congregation, officially sign the UUCLB Member Book, receive your UU pin, and enjoy fellowship in beloved, welcoming community and coffee hour in the garden. We look forward to seeing you!
Please RSVP with a short introduction to share, to membership@uuclb.org.
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Sunday, November 19, 11:45 in the Lounge
Social Justice Forum
Please join us for Social Action News & updates and to honor Trans Lives Days of Remembrance. For more information contact Kathy Adams katole@uuclb.org & Patricia Chen patriciachill88@gmail.com
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Sunday, November 26, 11:30am in the Lounge
Words of Our Own Writing Group
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Friday, December 1, 2023, 6:00 pm in the UUCLB Lounge
LGBTQ+ Caucus Movie Night
After our successful movie night earlier this month we have scheduled a movie night December. Join us in the lounge. Friday, December 1, 2023, 6:00 pm., LGBTQ+ Caucus Movie Night in the CCULB Lounge.
Please take our LGBTQ+ Caucus Member/Ally Survey. The LGBTQ+ Caucus is Member driven and your input is appreciated for planning events, forums, workshops for 2024. Take our LGBTQ+ Caucus Survey: https://forms.gle/5EgwqGmDwFxfZpys9
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December 3, 2023, 11:30am in room 2/3 after Service
LGBTQ+ CAUCUS MEETING
QUESTIONS? You identify as Queer or Ally and want to join our mailing list? CONTACT US AT lgbtq.chair@uuclb.org
Your LGBTQ+ Caucus Co-Chairs are:
Chrisanne Blakenship-Billings she/they/her/them/everything, Bill Sive he/him/his
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Saturday, December 2, 2023, 9:00am to 1:00pm (potluck at noon)
Come deck the halls with us at our Holiday Decorating Party & Potluck…
To get our church looking festive for the winter holiday season we are having a decorating party on Saturday, December 2, from 9 am to 1 p.m., with a potluck lunch served at noon. Children, youth, and adults can create holiday crafts. Adults can help string lights and garland in Wylder Hall, where there will be a tree to trim as well. If you are staying for the potluck lunch, please bring a main dish to share. Beverages and dessert will be provided.
To join us in the merriment, please email Laura Scully at lbscully1@gmail.com or text her at (562) 822-0200.
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Saturday, December 2, 2023, 9:00am to 1:00pm
It's a Party...a Work Party!
The Facilities Committee would like to thank all who attended our November work party. With your help we completed most of the tasks on our list. For those who have never attended a work party, it (usually) happens every second Saturday from 9:00am until noon. This month the work party happens one week earlier than usual as we combine Work Party with Holiday Decorating. Come "party" with us!
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Sunday, December 3, Shop 9-10am and 11am-12pm
The Fair Trade Holiday Faire!
One of your favorite in-person shopping experiences is back! The Fair Trade Holiday Fair Returns to UUCLB on December 5th before and after our worship service. Find beautiful handcrafted gifts for friends and family (or for you) at this "ethical shopping" event that supports:
- Equitable pay that helps farmers, artisans, and their families thrive.
- The empowerment of women as income producers.
- Safe working conditions, with no forced child labor.
- Environmentally sustainable development.
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Sunday, December 10, 4:00pm in Wylder Hall
UUCLB Concert Series #1: "Christmas, Vince Guaraldi Style"
with the The Duck Soup Trio
Join us for "Christmas, Vince Guaraldi Style"... The Duck Soup Trio will be playing music by and in the style of Vince Guaraldi, who did the music for the classic Peanuts animated "Charlie Brown" TV specials. Save the date for this special holiday event. Suggested Donation $20 General, $10 Students, 12 and under free.
Presented by the UUCLB Music & Arts Committee.
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UUCLB Annual Service Auction!
On-Line the last week of January 2024…
Sunday 1/21/24 all week long until Friday 1/26/24
In-person main event Saturday January 2024
This is the yearly event that everyone loves!
Stay tuned for more information -- and if you want to volunteer or donate your time, talent or treasure... please contact Mimi at winterlight@uuclb.org
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GUEST AT YOUR TABLE: PURSUING LIBERATION
NOW is the time for Pursuing Liberation and you can be part of it by participating in our annual denomination-wide Guest At Your Table program. This intergenerational program raises support for and awareness about key human rights issues, sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee for decades.
Participants receive information about four very special people working here or abroad to address injustice in its many forms. Then participants can gather around their kitchen or dining room table to discuss the efforts of each of the four guests. This provides Unitarian Universalists of all ages a chance to learn about what can be done to help others. A cardboard coin box is included for the middle of the table. This allows everyone to make a small contribution to the efforts of each “guest.” Since there are four highlighted “guests,” families have several opportunities to discuss and support each.
The four guests are:
Ana Lorena Delgadillo, who is supporting individuals and families impacted by human rights violations in Mexico and Central America.
Lidia Palma, who is advocating for the dignity of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries and an equitable legislative path to permanent residency for TPS holders.
Sepasitiano Patelisio, who is promoting Indigenous peoples’ right to self-determination and supports work in the Pacific to address climate-forced-displacement.
Dr. Margaret Amaka Ohia-Nowak, who is responding to the needs of Black, African, and Afro-descendant people fleeing Ukraine and staying long-term in Poland.
Since UUSC works in more than 20 countries, with over 50 grassroots partners, there are thousands of individuals that benefit from the work that our members make possible.
Guest At Your Table flyers and boxes are available after Service the last 2 Sundays in November (the 19 and 26) and the first 3 Sundays in December. We will collect the boxes on December 17. Congregants are encouraged to share the stories of Pursuing Liberation with friends and family visiting over the holidays. For more information, contact Laura Scully at 562-822-0200 or lbscully1@gmail.com.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance:
Monday November 20, from 5:30PM-6:30PM
You are invited to join in solidarity to honor the resiliency of our trans community at the Long Beach Transgender Day of Remembrance. It will be held Monday November 20, from 5:30PM-6:30PM at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802).
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An Interfaith Thanksgiving Gathering at Temple Israel
November 21, Tuesday, at 7:00pm
Join us at Temple Israel, 269 Loma, Long Beach, 90814, for an evening interfaith gathering. All are welcome to attend. See flyer for details.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
For the UUCLB Annual Service Auction
on Saturday, January 27, 2024...
We can't have an Auction without volunteers! Your Auction Committee starts meeting this month. We are looking for everything from available helping hands, to folks to train on the job for leadership positions!! This is an exciting all church party and fundraiser! Your volunteer service helps make our biggest party of the year a fun filled social event while raising money for our annual budgets! Come join us and be part of the team.
If you are interested, please reach out to Mimi Gephart-Seeley at
Winterlight@uuclb.org or mimigs100@gmail.com
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Announcement From Oil & Gas Task Force
Don't forget...the Oil & Gas Task Force is on the agenda for our next Town Hall Council, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, 7 pm. Come to learn about the sale of the Church's oil and gas interests and to discuss next steps.
You can attend the meeting at 7 pm on 11/16/2023 here:
http://uuclb.org/meetings/thc
Thank you,
Oil & Gas Task Force Members: Josie Bennett, Annie Buchanan, Grace Lorentzen, Chuck Naylor, and Arthur Niell
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DRUMM Event
When: Thursday November 16 2023 5pm-6pm
Where: on Zoom – link provided upon registration
Click here to register
Curious about DRUUMM (Diverse & Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries) and interested in getting to know fellow members? You are invited to join us for our Member Orientation event. This is a great way to meet other members, learn about DRUUMM's programs and events, make connections, and learn about DRUUMM https://www.uua.org/offices/organizations/druumm
We come together to build our beloved community from around the world. We are united in our vision of healing from oppression, self-determination, and the anti-racist, anti-oppressive transformation of Unitarian Universalism. Generally, 8-15 members participate.
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Staying Human: A Unitarian Universalist Vigil for Gaza
When: Sunday 19 November 2023 3:00 PM to 4 PM, PST
Where: Zoom with Registration (see link below), The UUCLB Lounge is reserved to convene this UUA Zoom for UUCLB Hybrid facilitated by the People of Color (POC) & Adult Faith Development teams
EVENT DETAILS: Staying Human: A Unitarian Universalist Vigil for Gaza
RSVP Required for Zoom: https://druumm.wildapricot.org/event-5490512
This vigil, open to all, is to honor the emotional work toward ending violence.
Hosted by concerned Unitarian Universalist ministers, religious professionals, lay leaders, DRUUMM and more. Vigil officiants include Rev. Mitra Rahnema, Rev. Annie Gonzalez, Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons, Rev. DL Helfer, and more.
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Wondering what happened to Article 2? The latest UUA version is out!
Click here for more info or go to https://tinyurl.com/42zwy86t
Our congregation could be the primary sponsor of one and only one amendment. Attend the Town Hall Council via Zoom to learn more: Thursday November 16 at 7:00. Your input is valued.
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BIPOC NEWS!!!
The BIPOC Fellowship will restart monthly meetings in January. We will be planning seminal events for the New Year. If you want to be part of our meetings and planning, please reach out to Kamilah Holmes and/or Jimmy Brink with your contact email and if you have ideas for events, celebrations, worship experiences, educational tools, etc. You can reach us at bipoc.chair@uuclb.org
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This is your invitation to join the UUCLB choir!
We are an all-inclusive choir, and a wonderful fit for all skill levels ranging from experienced to novice. We rehearse every Wednesday from 7:15- 9:00 PM, and lead the music for UUCLB service around twice a month.
Any questions? We would love to hear from you at music.director@uuclb.org . See you there!
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Adult Faith Development Team Seeks Volunteers
For more info, contact afd.chair@uuuclb.org
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1. A Saving Democracy Team has formed at UUCLB. The members of the team so far are: Mack Scott-Baron, Michael Lyde, Phibun Ny, Kathy Adams, Ken Scott-Baron, Will Gagner, Michael Sallwasser, Annie Buchanan, Sandy Kroll, LeRae Neill, Norma Chinchilla, Fred Kushner, and Pat Marr.
2. UUSJ is planning a Zoom follow-up event on January 10 at 7:30pm ET (4:30 pm PT) with David Pepper, author of the book Saving Democracy: A User's Manual for Every American.
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Tyranny of the Minority event with authors Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky. We had a very good turnout both in-person and on Zoom for these two excellent and knowledgeable speakers. Here is a link to the event video held 11/5 in Concord, Connecticut: https://youtu.be/PCr6LUAh-nQ
Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point, authors event was co-sponsored by Reclaim Our Democracy and Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice.
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Links to UUSJ’s September’s Webinar: A Fascist Campaign in Full View?
Register to vote
To find your CA state representatives, click here.
To Register to vote in LA County or click here.
Click here for additional UUSJ Action Items related to:
- John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act,
- Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, & Transparency (SCERT) Act,
- Strengthening Our Democracy,
- Immigration,
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Climate Change 2023 Farm Bill Click here
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Local Organizing Committee
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Local Organizing Committee is to build coalitions with interfaith communities around common interests, related to economic justice. We foster leadership in organizing.
We are working to prevent homelessness - join us.
Meets First Wednesdays at 3pm on Zoom. For link go to: UUCLB.org/News/Calendar
Statement of Purpose
Awaken people to their power in social justice activism and advocacy
LA Voice “Listening Campaign” & “Home is Sacred” Narrative has resulted in SB567 being Signed into Law in 2023 – Thank you for supporting this effort:
- Listening to our Congregants
- Postcards & Letters
- Rally at the Capital in Sacramento
- Meetings with our State Representatives & Senators, Long Beach Mayor
- News Conferences with the Press
When we started this journey together back in 2022, we knew the fight to get SB567, the Homelessness Prevention Act, through the legislative cycle and signed into law would be an uphill battle.
Through the Senate and the Assembly, through the ups and downs, we hung on, grounded by our faith, and our conviction to build an LA county, and a California with equity and abundance for all.
Email Kathy Adams at: LOC@UUCLB.ORG
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Interested in Membership? Email request to membership@uuclb.org. Starting Point meets First Sundays of the month January to November
In these classes you will:
- share your personal religious journey.
- discover the church's many programs & activities.
- meet other prospective members.
- learn about some of the church's statements of philosophy such as our Principles, Bond of Fellowship, Congregational Covenant, and Mission Statement.
- learn more about the next steps.
- learn how you can support UUCLB.
- be invited to become a member.
For more info, see our webpage at https://www.uuclb.org/connect/become-a-member/
Or email: Membership@uuclb.org
Will you be attending via ZOOM? Please let us know so that we can welcome you virtually. email: membership@uuclb.org Meeting ID: 921 8298 5381 Passcode: 704679
Or paste this link into your browser: https://zoom.us/j/92182985381?pwd=dDJxeTZidC9QVm N5dUNxVUsxVEJnUT09
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Gathering Dates
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April 19-20 ’24 Regional Assembly for the Pacific Western Region. This biennial event will probably be multi-platform, with the in-person RA held in Denver, CO. Watch the website (uua.org/pacific-western)
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April 26-28 ’24 Pacific Southwest Service Area Assembly & Camp de Benneville Pines annual meeting & PSWSA Youth Con. Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura, CA, and online. (uucamp.org)
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June 20-23 ‘24 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Virtual only. (uua.org/ga)
The 2025 GA will be multi-platform, in Baltimore and online.
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2024 Pacific Southwest Service Area Assembly
If you can attend only one denominational assembly next year, this one gives you the most bang for your buck! It’s like a mini-GA, but much closer, lots less expensive, and far more personal. It draws UUs from congregations all over Southern California, Southern Nevada and Arizona. The theme is “Promoting Justice: Amplifying Voices at the Intersections of Race, Class, & Environment.”
Do you have a teenager? Here’s a chance for them to connect with UU teens from the wider UU world at the Youth Con – same time, same place.
To be on the list for updates and alerts about April’s PSWSA Assembly, Sign Up Here!
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Camp de Benneville Pines
It’s a (Work) Party! Janet James is looking for 20 people for the weekend before Thanksgiving to complete important fire clearance and raking work and other odd jobs to get ready for winter. The “Mountain S.E.E.D. Retreat” will be in Craig’s cabin, Cabin 6, and the Coffee House, Nov. 17 – 19. Nothing but the best for the workers! Learn More or Register
Thanksgiving at de Benneville
Come to camp and experience a hassle-free, best-ever Thanksgiving. It’s a special weekend for families, singles, couples and young adults. FIND OUT MORE
UU Senior High Winter Camp
Camp is where some of the best memories from the teen years are formed – hands down! It’s five nights & six days at Camp Carry UUn for area youths currently in grades 9-12. Click here for more Information & Registration
Camp Contact Information: Camp de Benneville Pines, 41750 Jenks Lake Road West, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305; (909) 794-2928; http://www.uucamp.org
For all camps: Look for possible Early Bird discounts, scholarship opportunities, or sliding-scale fees.
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Pacific Western Region
Regional Assembly Registration for RA opens in January. Meantime, program planning continues apace. If you have great ideas for the Assembly, reach out to Sarah at sschurr@uua.org. You can also participate in the planning by filling out this survey.
Taproot: A National BIPoC Space The PWR’s Congregational Life department is excited to explore and co-create a network with congregational leaders that support people who are part of the BIPoC community through Taproot: A National BIPoC Space. BIPoC Leaders rooted in Unitarian Universalist congregations are invited to take part in this monthly, virtual gathering on the second Thursday of the month. Next meeting Thursday, November 9th at 8p ET/7p CT/6p MT/5p PT. Details and registration.
YUUP stands for Young UU Project. If you or someone you know would like to become acquainted with this national community care network that centers BIPoC, trans/non-binary and neurodivergent youth and offers a transition zone for young people moving into emerging adulthood, you orthey can easily sign up for the YUUP newsletter.
YARN is the Young Adult Revival Network, which offers a non-traditional worship service on the third Sunday of each month. Discover a different way to embody our faith at this intergenerational event, all people 18 and older are welcome. Register here.
Chalice Lighters Watch for the program to return in January.
Transitioning Recent Town Hall meetings held online showed a deep desire for UUs in the PWR to build bridges between congregations – “though distance continues to be an issue.” (President of the Mountain Desert District)
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News from the Unitarian Universalist Association
- The handy one-page summary schedule grid is now available on pdf.
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The theme for 2024 all-virtual General Assembly is Love Unites, Stories Ignite.
- GA ’24 organizers have put out a call for program proposals and invitations to
- sponsor exhibits.
- Once again, participation at several levels will be available
- To get regular announcements about GA, contact generalassembly@uua.org and ask to receive the regular GA announcements
For details about all GA news, go to uua.org/ga.
Article II - Final Proposed Revision The version of the proposed Article II as amended at GA ’23 is now available. So what’s next? It’s all on this website: Learn More >> Deadline for congregations to submit further amendments is 8:59 pm PT. February 1.
Taking Action: Stop Cop City The UUA’s “Love Resists” campaign rallies around, and sometimes joins, others who are opposing the construction of a $90 million militarized urban warfare training complex in the heart of a predominantly Black neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. The development would also destroy 381 acres of land that is sacred to the Muskogee people. UU participation in the campaign to stop it is directed by one of the three Actions of Immediate Witness (AIW) adopted by the 2023 General Assembly.
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Explore the Side With Love Action Center:
https://sidewithlove.org/actioncenter
The Unitarian Universalist Association sponsors “Side with Love” a public advocacy campaign that seeks to harness love’s power to stop oppression. All are welcome to join online. For the latest updates explore and sign up for the online webinars at https://sidewithlove.org/
Online Resources:
https://sidewithlove.org/combating-fascisms
November Skill Up: Faith Out Loud
UPLIFT Action Community Gathering
November 19, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ET Online
National UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt invites us to remember “what symbols, messages, principles, or experiences are most central to [our] deep understanding of Unitarian Universalism.” During this skill up, we will take time to discuss and practice articulating our theologies of justice-making with faith-centric language that can be used in outreach, public statements, petitions, letters, and more. Our Skill Ups are a monthly training series to help build organizing capacity across our congregations and communities. We are grounded in our UU calling to be lifelong learners and organizing traditions' call to share what we know for our movements to grow. Agenda includes embodied grounding and interactive training, followed by an optional Q&A Conversation from 5:30-6 ET. Sign up Link https://secure.everyaction.com/Wtpn4U0y6UiIl9XnR-hL9A2
And more opportunities… explore the Side With Love Website: Stop Cop City, Support Trans Youth, Climate Action, Build Resilience from spiritual practices, including “grounding” with UU’s Across the world.
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Train for Reproductive Justice Advocacy Facilitator
An opportunity to Train for Reproductive Justice Advocacy Facilitator
UUCLB Adult Faith Development
(If you attend please notify Kathy Adams at katole@uuclb.org)
Curriculum Facilitator Training - Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity
SACReD is an alliance of organizers, religious leaders, academics, and congregations advancing the cause of reproductive justice through congregrations. Join facilitators Rev. Kentina Washington-Leapheart and Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams for a virtual Train-the-Trainer on the SACReD Curriculum.
This 7-session curriculum is for congregations and communities seeking to explore and deepen their commitments to faith-based reproductive dignity for all. Learn about each session of the curriculum and how you can lead your congregation through courageous conversations weaving together our faith and reproductive stories. This training is geared toward congregational leaders (clergy and laity) who help shape the educational formation within congregations. Once you have completed this training, you will be able to guide your congregation through the curriculum and SACReD Congregations designation process.
The SACReD Curriculum Training content is the same for each session, so you only need to attend one of the scheduled trainings:
Remaining Session:
Tuesday, December 5 at 11am - 3pm ET / 10am - 2pm CT / 9am - 1pm MT / 8am - 12pm PT
Register Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclqo3JskBVnOEj3l98aAisFSG-Vch3Q13uyqZ_6Csrivz5GQ/viewform
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Make a Tribute!
Make a Memorial Tribute in memory of, or to say “Thank You” to someone for a gift, a good deed, a job well done, or just to tell someone “You are special!”
You can make your Tribute by check or use tithe.ly. Checks should be made out to UUCLB and marked "Tribute To insert name here". Or for tithe.ly text-to-give, text the words “Tribute for insert name here" and the amount to 833-931-1845. If making a tribute by check, drop your check off at the church office on Sunday or mail to: UUCLB, 5450 E Atherton St., Long Beach, CA 90815
Your Tribute will be posted on the bulletin board and will appear in the weekly announcement.
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Upcoming dates for contributions to the ADVANCE Newsletter have changed!
Please send your articles, announcements, photos, artwork and other contributions before 9:30pm on the Tuesdays listed below. Email to: ADVANCE@uuclb.org
Due Date: Tuesday, December 19 for the January 2024 issue
Due Date: Tuesday, January 16 for the February 2024 issue
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Stay in touch with your Church Community by contributing to the Weekly Eblast Announcements and the ADVANCE Newsletter.
To share in the weekly ANNOUNCEMENTS or the monthly ADVANCE NEWSLETTER:
- Prepare a brief notice for the Announcement or an article/brief about your event for the ADVANCE
- Include name of event, date, time, ZOOM link or meeting place and contact information for your event
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Submit in an UNFORMATTED Microsoft Word document -or- type into the body of an email.
- NO SPECIAL FORMATTING / SPACING
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Graphics and images should be attached in JPG format (rather than embedded in a MS Word file)
- Proofread your document and make any necessary corrections before sending
Submit Weekly Announcements/Eblast to: ANNOUNCEMENTS@uuclb.org
DEADLINE: Tuesday at Noon!
To share in the monthly ADVANCE newsletter:
Send submissions to ADVANCE@uuclb.org
NOTE: THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THE ADVANCE NEWSLETTER HAS CHANGED.
Please submit your items for the ADVANCE before 9pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Please note: submissions will be published on a space available basis subject to the decision of the editor.
*Flyers and/or announcements that need to be retyped will not be accepted.
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November 2023
Social Justice Collection
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A New Way of Life
Susan Burton established A New Way of Life Reentry Project ANWOL 25 years ago after serving six terms in prison. From its humble beginnings as a single reentry home in South Los Angeles, ANWOL has expanded to 12 safe homes and has helped more than 1,600 formerly incarcerated women find shelter and safety. More than 4,000 individuals have had pathways to employment cleared thorough their pro bono legal team. Hundreds of women and mothers have returned to their communities to become college graduates, small business owners, lawyers, and community leaders. And perhaps most exciting of all, 31 partner organizations in 18 states and 4 countries are replicating their acclaimed reentry model.
ANWOL doesn’t just provide safe housing and legal clinics. ANWOL also provides advocacy on behalf of formerly incarcerated people and leadership development for justice-involved women. They empower and build the leadership skills of formerly incarcerated people; they hire formerly incarcerated people; and they provide cuttingedge organizational leadership that promotes resources for disenfranchised people living in communities that have been marginalized.
For more information on ANWOL and Ms. Burton, see anewwayoflife.org. To see video testimonies of women ANWOL has helped, see http://testif-i.com.
You can support A New Way of Life Reentry Project up until the last Sunday of the month, by mail, text, or online. If by mail, note “Social Justice Collection” on your check, and send it to UUCLB, 5450 E. Atherton St., Long Beach, CA 90808. Using Text-to-Give, to give $25 for example, text the words “25 Special Collection” and the amount to 833-931-1845. To cover any convenience fees for the church, you can add the word “cover” (so “25 Special Collection $25 cover”) or simply text “Cover fees on” to cover fees on all text gifts. For online giving go to uuclb.org/give.
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Members! The UUCLB Church Directory can be downloaded as a pdf file...
Download the August 2023 UUCLB Church Directory pdf from the Members Only Drive at this link: Church Directory
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Planning a ZOOM meeting? Have an item for the UUCLB Calendar?
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FOR ZOOM MEETINGS: Use this link to request a ZOOM room reservation : http://www.uuclb.org/ZOOMRES (Please submit your request at least a week before your meeting to allow time for scheduling.)
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TO ADD AN EVENT TO THE CALENDAR: If you would like your event to appear on the UUCLB calendar, please email the ZOOM reservation and link, along with your event information (name of event, date, day of week, time start/end and contact info) to: calendar@uuclb. (Please submit your request at least a week before your event to allow time for calendaring.)
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How To Stay Connected to UUCLB
--Subscribe to the weekly announcement eblast: announcements@uuclb.org
Arrives in your inbox every Thursday
- Subscribe to the monthly Advance newsletter: advance@uuclb.org
- Arrives in your inbox the first week of the month
- Subscribe to the church Board Report: boardreport@uuclb.org
- Receive the meeting agenda, board packet, and minutes
- Check the current issue of the Join In Booklet: uuclb.org/joinin
- Find all the standing Committees, social activities and affinity groups
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Find the latest How-To Manual for Committees
- Check the UUCLB website uuclb.org
- Check the church calendar uuclb.org/calendar
- Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/UUCLB/
- Join us for in-person and online Worship on Sundays at 10:00 am
Live on Zoom … Facebook Live...and Past Recorded Services
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Watch our services when it's convenient for you!
Services stream live on Sundays on Facebook, and full services are posted on Facebook
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November 5, 2023
Soul Matters Sunday
“The Gift of Generosity”
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1476025362970524
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November 12, 2023
“Simple Gifts: Making Mindful Holidays”
with Rev. Lissa Gundlach
https://fb.watch/okQWoAfSUq/
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PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AT (562) 597-8445 -or- EMAIL: office@uuclb.org
REGULARLY CLOSED HOLIDAYS, FRIDAYS, WEEKENDS &
CLOSED THE THIRD WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach | Phone: (562) 597-8445
Email: office@uuclb.org
www.uuclb.org | uuclb.org/youtube
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