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"Masculinity, Fear and Betrayal:
The Dilemma of Being Male in America"
Rev. Patrick Price
American men feel under siege in land and time when we are constantly told by the dominant culture that we are in control and experiencing unprecedented economic opportunities. What are the underlying realties behind the growing dis-ease men are experiencing? What are some implications and possible responses that will move us all toward greater health and fulfillment?
Forum: Sex and Violence in the Media
Sunday October 10
"Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time"
Mac Brown
How can we reconcile our view of Jesus as the Christ of the New Testament with historical information about his life and times? Is there a possibility that we can meet Jesus again as a transformational force in our lives?
Forum: Personality
Sunday, October 17
"Video Poker: A UU Response"
Rev. Patrick Price
The November vote to consider banning or regulating video poker is stirring strong emotions and interesting arguments both for and against it. In the wake of publicity and the public educational panel we will host on this issue, what do we know and what are some of the conclusions we can draw?
Announcements
Notice of
Congregational Meeting
October 3, 1999 12:15, to vote on establishment of an Endowment Committee and to vote on the resolution in support of the NAACP boycott.
The floods that resulted from Hurricane Floyd have damaged at least three of our fellow UU congregations in North Carolina. The church in Shelter Neck was severely damaged and the religious education wing of the church in Wilmington was hit by a tree. As of last Thursday, Shelter Neck, which had recently been renovated, was almost completely inundated with lagoon water from the nearby pig farms.
Rev. Bob Murphy, the District disaster coordinator, will be coordinating relief efforts. He says they are still assessing the damages, but they know they will be enormous. In the next several days we'll probably receive a more formal notification, but the main need will be for money to help with clean-up and repairs. When we have a clearer picture of the exact need, we will have a special collection to help our fellow UUs. For more detailed and up-to-date information, see the TJ District webpage http://www.tjd.uua.org/floydflood.html
Please be thinking about how you can help.
"Meeting Jesus AGAIN for the First Time"
In reference to the book some of you have been reading, the following events are scheduled to take place this fall at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Columbia:
1. Wednesdays September 15 and 29 at 7-9:pm Book Discussion at UUFC Library.
2. Sunday, October 10, at 11am: Sermon by Mac Brown, Professor at the Department of Education, USC
If any of you want the book ($12), please let me know ASAP and I will submit another shipment of books. The first shipment has been sold.
Gertrude Edge e-mail: ronedge@infoave.net
Partners in Dialogue Interfaith Potluck
All are invited on Thursday, November 4, at the SGI Community Center 1911 Hampton. Dinner at 6:30; Program at 7. Video, panel and small group discussion on the nature and causes of violence and faith based responses to violence in our human community. For more information see Judy Turnipseed, 252-9000.
The Theater of Dreamsinvites those interested in exploring dreams through drama to join us in this very magical endeavor. We are an improvisational group who works to promote wholeness through the enactment of night dreams offered by our audience. We meet to rehearse and plan on the second Sunday of each month at 3pm. If you would like to participate, or just want to know more, please call Laura Ingram.
Finance News
Fall Flings & Service Auction Sign-ups
The 1999 fall flings and service auction sign-ups have been posted. Now is your chance to sign up for one of several really cool events: An English Tea party, hands-on vegetarian cooking, birding, global pot luck, Dinner and a movie, an after service brunch, with more to be added. These events are wonderful ways to meet new people or get to know old friends better. There are also some very unique items being auctioned this year: A variety of greeting cards, a case of homebrew, a full body massage, math tutoring, babysitting, with a few more to come.
Don't wait to sign up for these events and items, sign up today to insure your space.
Annual Bazaar
Our annual UU Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, November 27, 1999. Several of us have already started ‘crafting’ items for the old-fashioned bazaar. Rumor has it that there will be luncheon crepes, homemade salsa, homemade jellies, and holiday wreaths among other crafts. We are still looking for people to make craft items for our bazaar and to help organize. If you have craft ideas or want to lend a hand with the planning please contact Carita Barr .
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From the Building & Grounds Committee
The BIG October 2 workday will focus on exterior issues. The Memorial Garden will be tamed, the hexagonal areas will be maintained, raking will be done, and we will probably work on refinishing the RE playground equipment.
If you are aware of a building issue/problem that needs to be addressed by the Building and Grounds Committee, please fill out a Work Request form, which can be found in room 1 on the top shelf of the bookshelf between the two doors to the room. Please put your completed forms in the Building and Grounds box (box number five). These forms will be reviewed at least once a month. Complete forms will become part of our Building and Grounds "archives."
If you are planning to attend the workday, please contact Andy Hendin via email at Ahendin@scana.com.
It's not too late to start Talking About God
The 7-week video/discussion series "Talking About God" will be led by Rev. Price twice daily on Wednesdays, September 22 through November 3 in the Social Hall.
Everybody has an idea of God—even those who don't believe. But we seldom talk about our ideas and experiences of God. We can change that! This dynamic video series features major scholars, teachers and activists such as Jesus Seminar scholar Marcus Borg; Black Liberation Theologian, James Cone; Bishop John Shelby Spong and activist Janet Wolf engaging each other around such questions as:
One: What's Your Experience of God?
Two: How Do You Talk to God?
Three: Who Are You God?
Four: Where Is God in Your Life?
Five: What Is God Doing?
Six: Whose Side Is God On?
Seven: How Can Believers Live Together?
This series will also kick off our brown bag Lunch Time Learning series of programs on most Wednesdays, from noon until 2pm. Evening classes will meet Wednesdays from 7 to 9pm. Materials fee for the entire 7-week series is $20, or $4 per session. As usual fees maybe waived upon request. Advance registration by contacting the office is encouraged but not required. For more information contact Rev. Price.
Ritual Design Work Shop
By popular demand Rev. Price will be offering his Earth Religion based Ritual Design workshop, October 22 and 23. This workshop is open to all and aimed at those who are starting out on a Contemporary Pagan path but is also enriching for those with more experience. Sessions will be Friday, October 22, 6:30 to 9:30pm and Saturday, October 23, 9am to 4pm. Timely attendance at both sessions is required.
Advance registration by contacting the office is very much encouraged so we can provide pre-workshop instructions and readings and to get a sense of materials
needed. Fees are $25 per person or $45 per household and may be paid in advance or at the workshop. As usual, fees may be waived upon request. For more information contact Rev. Price.
UUFC Sponsors
Video Poker Public Education Panel
Friday, October 15, 7-9 PM
(Doors open at 6:30)
The November 2 vote to consider banning or regulating video poker is stirring strong emotions and interesting arguments both for and against it. To promote the democratic process The UUFC will sponsor an educational panel on the issues. Panelists will be: Mr. Mike Fletcher, who Chairs the "Vote `Yes’ Committee;" State Rep. Ralph Canty of Sumter, who is also a minister will represent the Vote No postion; Dr. Jeanette Jerrel, Ph.D., who is Professor of Neuropsychiatry, USC School of Medicine addressing issues around pathological gambling as it relates to video poker; Mr. James Bradley, Ph.D., Jr, who is Distinguished Lecturer in Economics at the Darla Moore School of Business Administration, USC. He also serves on the S.C. Board of Economic Advisors and will address the issues of potential revenues and costs from video poker.
The moderator will be Roberta "Bobbie" King Mitchell, who is an assistant professor in the Human Relations Department at Columbia College. She teaches conflict resolution courses to graduate students and her background is in law, mediation and Unitarian Universalist ministry.
If you would like to help with this event or want more information, contact Rev. Price.
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Social Action Update
Adopt a Highway
Thank you to all the hard working volunteers that cleaned up our UUFC stretch of highway on Mineral Springs Road on Saturday, September 18. Volunteers Carita Barr, Joe Kyle, Don Mohr, Jessica Porter, Lynn and Dave Sparrow spent a clear and sunny Saturday morning picking up 380 pounds. The next highway clean up is in February. Look forward to seeing you out there.
Congregational Vote on the Resolution Supporting the NAACP
We all have an opportunity to support the democratic process within our congregation and in society at large on Sunday, October 3, 1999 at 12:15 p.m. when our congregation votes on establishment of an Endowment Committee and on the resolution in support of the NAACP boycott.
The Social Action Committee encourages all members to come Sunday to vote. The democratic process means that voting provides a close representation of the true views and opinions of the congregation. Please come vote if you support the resolution. Please come vote if you do not support the resolution. Please come vote even if you cannot decide whether or not to support the resolution. The Social Action Committee will facilitate one more meeting before Sunday’s vote. If you need more information on the resolution issue or are interested in taking part in planning and carrying out the related publicity, education, and service activities after the vote on the resolution, please come to an open meeting Friday, October 1st, 1999 at the Fellowship at 7:00 p.m.
Jessica Porter
Sistercare, Inc. is sponsoring a march against domestic violence on October 9, 1999. The march will be from Finley Park to the Statehouse. Assembly for the march is 8a.m., and the march will take place at 9am.
Dance Choir will perform at the following services: October 31, December 19, and March 5. If you are interested in being part of this group but wish to make a commitment for only one or two pieces, please call Loren.. We meet Thursdays in the social hall at 7pm.
The September Set's next gathering is scheduled for Saturday, October 23, at 6pm, at Jo Conner's house, 2918 Burney Dr., about four blocks from the Fellowship.
Coffeehouse Favorite Deidre McCalla
with Jamie Anderson
Saturday, October 2, 1999
7:30pm (open mike at 7:00)
This funny and very talented singer/songwriter views America's strengths and weaknesses from an African American lesbian perspective and offers a message of hope and acceptance for all. Her storytelling ability and engaging stage presence make Deidre McCalla a performer worth changing your plans for. Opening for McCalla is Jamie Anderson: "Her concerts are funny, poignant, sensual and very friendly."
Tickets are $10 at the door, $8 in advance, and $6 for students. For more information about this show and the UUFC Coffeehouse, call 799-1746.
The Boozer Fund
Contributors to the Boozer Fund, recall:
"Howard had a marvelous sense of humor. I don't remember seeing Howard without a smile on his face…. Thanks for Frances being ever-ready and gracious, the Fellowship enjoyed numerous meeting and dinners at the Boozers', always in a friendly atmosphere. You had a feeling that he know every one of us well and was interested in our lives. He somehow found time to converse with each one of us. " Gertrude Edge
"Howard took an interest in new scientific discoveries. His cuttings often contained new items which I had missed—and he always enjoyed my State of the Universe address. I recall his discussing the ingenious device which he had implanted for his heart. He pointed out that, if all else failed, it would give a gigantic pulse of electricity, impelling you six feet in the air, if you were lying down, by straightening out your heart."
Ron Edge
Tax deductible donations marked "the Boozer Fund" may be sent to the Fellowship.
Between the Lines
Included with your newsletter is updated membership directory. Please look for your household and make sure that the information we have is correct. Members are listed in bold, while friends are in regular roman type. If your membership status is not correct in our records, or if you want to change your status, please let us know.
Additions, corrections, and other changes may be noted
on your copy and placed in the designated box in the social hall, or you
may call or email the office. If you would like to be added, OR if you
would like to be removed from it, this is the time to speak up.
Joys, Concerns, and Milestones
Baby Olivia Tinsley Shier was born prematurely to Konni and Darrell Shier on September 20. At birth she weighed 2 lbs and 11.3 oz. She is making progress in the neo-natal unit at Richland Memorial Hospital and they expect she will go home in December. Konni and Darrell ask that everyone keep their family in our thoughts and prayers.
Our grief at the death of our long time member Dr. Elmore Martin, Friday, September 24. A memorial service is planned for 1:00pm, Saturday, October 16, at the Fellowship with a reception to follow. The family will designate where donations may be sent in Elmore's name. Please contact the office for more details as they develop.
From Annette Walker: "Thank you for all your healing and loving thoughts, your cards, and your phone calls during my illness."
Our thoughts are with Loren Freed, whose feline companion, Maisie, died last week.
Big Thanks to Polly Scaglione for
her gift back to UUFC and Yolanda Ganong for facilitating in the spirit
of sharing.
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Thursday, September 30
5:30pm Off-Chants
7:00pm Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPs)
7:00pm Dance Choir
7:00pm Folk Guitar Group
Friday, October 1
7:00pm Social Action Pre-Meeting Discussion
Saturday, October 2
Big Building and Grounds Work Day
7:30pm Coffee House: Deidre McCalla
w/Jamie Anderson
Sunday, October 3
8:00am Meditation in Library
9:30am Forum
11:00am Worship Service
12noon Congregational Meeting
1:00pm All Youth Parent Meeting
Wednesday, October 6
12 noon "Talking About God"
5:30pm Tai Chi
6:30pm Rise Up and Call Her Name
7:00pm "Talking About God"
Thursday, October 7
5:30pm Off-Chants
7:00pm Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPs)
7:00pm Dance Choir
Friday, October 8
7:00pm Heart Circle
7:00pm Music Listening
Sunday, October 10
8:00am Meditation in Library
9:30pm Choir
9:30am Forum
11:00am Worship Service
1:00pm Unigram deadline
Monday, October 11
6:00pm Board of Trustees
Tuesday, October 12
7:00pm More Cakes
Wednesday, October 13
12 noon "Talking About God"
5:30pm Tai Chi
7:00pm Meeting Jesus Again Discussion
7:00pm "Talking About God"
Thursday, October 14
5:30pm Off-Chants
7:00pm Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPs)
7:00pm Dance Choir
Friday, October 15
7:00pm Video Poker Panel
Saturday, October 16
1:00pm Elmore Martin Memorial Service
Sunday, October 17
8:00am Meditation in Library
9:30am Forum
11:00am Worship Service
12:30pm Congregational Potluck
7:00pm Dance Improv)
Monday, October 18
7:00pm Playreaders
7:30pm Sierra Club
Tuesday, October 19
1:00pm Unigram Folders
7:00pm Newcomers' Orientation
Wednesday,. October 20
12 noon "Talking About God"
5:30pm Tai Chi
6:30pm Rise Up and Call Her Name
7:00pm "Talking About God"
Fall Fling Events
* English Tea and Talking Heads - 4:00pm - Sunday, October 10 Jennifer Cobb $10
* After Service Brunch - Following our Sunday Service Sunday, October 23 Helen Rader $12
* Birding in Congaree Swamp - either Saturday, October 23 or 30 Steve Dennis $15
* Global Potluck - 6:00pm - Saturday, November 13 Gertrude Edge $5 + covered dish
* Hands On Vegetarian Cooking - 4:00pm - Sunday, November 14 Dana and Terry Shaw $15
*Movie and Snacks - 5:00pm - Saturday, November 20 Don & Pat Mohr/David
F. and Ann Johnson
$15
and Service Auctions
* Baby Sitting Services - Between December 5th and December 19th Michele James
* One Case Homebrew -! Terry Shaw Delivery date to be arranged with winning bidder.
*One Years Supply of Cards for all Occasions - Janice Burton
*Full Body Massage - The title says it all - one full body massage by Bryan James.
* Math Tutoring - Rusty Wenerick
See sign-up board in Social Hall or Fling flyers for more
information
4th and 5th grade
This group meets in room 6 and has
been studying Islam, and working on making a replica of the Ka'bah, the
sacred center of Islamic worship. The Ka'bah houses an ancient stone, supposedly
found by Adam. When Muslims make the pilgrimage to Mecca, they walk around
the Ka'bah 7 times, chanting and praying as they do. Every serious Muslim
must try to make the pilgrimage to Mecca in his or her lifetime, to see
the Ka'bah and worship Allah. Our 4-5th graders have also been learning
about other aspects of Islam, and even made some Islamic snacks from pistachios
and almonds. RE
Suggestion Box Ready for Your Input
In response to several people's request,
there is now a suggestion/comment box on the RE table in the Social Hall.
These comments can be directed to the DRE, the RE Council or the RE teachers,
or all three. We are looking for ways to improve our program. Your comments
can be anonymous or you can state your name. If you want someone to call
you regarding your comment, please leave a phone number. We look forward
to hearing from you!
R.E. Registration Continues If you have not registered your elementary age children in our RE program, please stop at the registration table and do so. We need accurate information to compile our attendance sheets and we also need to know everyone's name! Please don't forget!