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Worship Services
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?
9:30am Forum: "Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time"
Sunday, October 24
"To Thine Own Self Be True"
Regina Moody
Establishing identity is an essential life-long process for human beings. The worship service will combine music, movement, and poetry in its reflection on "Self."
9:30am Forum: "What is your most important treasured memory?
Announcements
President's Note
At the congregational meeting on October 3, 1999, a proposal was passed to establish an endowment committee as part of our by-laws and a resolution passed to support the NAACP economic boycott.
Ann Johnson
Joys, Concerns and Milestones
Our Sympathies are with Konni and Darrell Shier whose premature baby Olivia died on the morning of Monday, October 11. There will be a memorial service in Charleston. The family wishes to express their thanks for the congregation's prayers and support. They would appreciate cards but ask that folks refrain from calling at this time. Inquiries may be directed to the church office.
Our sorrow at the sudden and untimely death of member John Gelinas on Sunday, October 10. Our deepest condolences to his wife Judy, daughter Elise and all of their family. A viewing was held at Greenlawn Mortuary the following Tuesday, and a grave side service was conducted on Wednesday by Rev. Price. A memorial service at the Fellowship is being scheduled at this time. Please contact the office for details of times and ways to be of support.
Don Cooper whose mother died last week in Florida.
Concerns for:
Polly Scaglione recently cracked a rib and is recovering from an unrelated infection. She would appreciate calls.
Fred and Evelyn Erb had to return sooner than planned
from their trip to England and Scotland because Fred broke his leg. He
is in a cast at their home in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Joys and milestones for:
Tom and Judy Turnipseed on the birth of their first grandchild, Madeline Louise Turnipseed, October 7th.
Loren Freed who celebrated her 40th birthday October 10th.
Laura McCarthy, daughter of Mary Etta McCarthy,
on her marriage to Jeffrey Louden, October 9. Rev. Price officiated.
Elmore Martin Memorial Service, Saturday, October 16, 1:00pm at UUFC
Elmore Martin was a beloved member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and of many other groups, formal and informal. His daughter Tina Martin and his family are constructing a memory book of information and especially stories and reminiscences about Elmore, his life and the experiences of others with him. Please send any such that you might have to her (tmartin@ccsf.cc.ca.us or 2630 19th Ave., San Francisco CA 94116), and a copy to me to possible use for his memorial service, as soon as possible. There will be opportunities to share stories during and after the memorial service as well. Thank you, Patrick Price.
Party in Emore Martin's Honor
According to Elmore's family he wanted people to celebrate his life the way he lived it, with fun and appreciation. Therefore, following the service and reception Saturday a party will be given by Cheryl McClelland and Elmore's oldest daughter, Dana at Cheryl's house just a few blocks from the fellowship. There will be snacks and beverage. Please bring a dish or a bottle of your favorite beverage to share. But if you can't, come anyway.
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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. For more information see Judy Turnipseed, 252-9000.
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You can still start Talking about God
The 7-week video/discussion series "Talking About God" is being led by Rev. Price twice daily on Wednesdays 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:
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 kicks 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.
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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.
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UU Men's Group Tuesday, October 26th at 6:30 / Dinner will be served
Please join your fellow man for dinner and a meeting to discuss interest in forming a UU Men's Group. This is an organizational meeting to determine interest in forming this group and its possible organizational structure. For more information about this meeting please contact Patrick Price at the UUFC or Tom Morton at tmorton@logicsouth.com.
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Finance News
UUFC Holiday Greeting Cards
UUFC-specific holiday greeting cards will be available in November. These cards come in various styles and are simple and elegant. One example card has the chalice on the outside and the saying "Make of our lives a bridge, make of our circle one embrace, to cross in the night, to bring us grace." If you are interested call Terry Shaw or any finance committee member.
Annual Bazaar
Remember our Bazaar on Saturday, November 27, 10am-4pm. Sign-up sheet for helpers is in the social hall. Please also join us for lunch. Will Moredock is making his famous "flaming" crepes.
Flood Relief-- In our special collection Sunday, October 3, we donated $882 to the Shelter Neck, NC, congregation to help rebuild after profound flood damage from hurricane Floyd.
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The Boozer Fund
Emeritus Professor Hal French of Religious Studies, USC recalls being interim lay leader for the Fellowship (before the arrival of Christine Robinson): "A most pleasant part of my role was that Frances Boozer was president of the Fellowship. There were many occasions to be in Howard and Frances's home, to enjoy their warm hospitality, and to know them as friends. Howard was working in education, also, and we called on him once for a leadership role in a program that we were sponsoring in Religious Studies at the University.
Howard always seemed to have well-considered, sage counsel on a wide range of subjects. You saw him smile, then share an observation that went beneath the surface of the issue in question. He was a friend to the Fellowship, and to all of his who knew a him and valued the warmth and wisdom that he radiated, always modestly, with winsome, self-deprecating humor. And we will all remember how generously he gathered and shared so much material, each item reflecting something of what he was currently pondering. We carry his impress with us."
Contributions to the Howard and Frances Boozer Fund are welcomed at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship office via mail or collection plate. Please designate "The Boozer Fund."
Chant Group Discontinued
Due to a lack of participation the Thursday Off Chants Group will we discontinue it. If there is interest it could be restarted or reconfigured. Contact Rev. Price.
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Endowment Committee Members Sought
The Nominating Committee is looking for four people to serve on our new Endowment Committee!! We need:
*a person to chair the committee from the date of the election until July 1, 2000. If you would like to serve in the future, it is possible that you can be re-elected for another term.
*one person who will serve on the committee from the date of the election until July 1, 2000. If you would like to serve in the future, it is possible that you can be re-elected for another term.
*one person to serve on the Committee from the date of the election until July 1, 2001.
*and one person to serve on the Committee from the date of the election until July 1, 2002.
In many ways the Endowment Committee will help us to create our future. To be a member you don't have to be an expert in the stock market. You do need to be deeply committed to our fellowship and be willing to spend a little time deciding how we should best use our resources.
If you are willing to take on this important role or if you know someone you think would be a good person to serve on the Endowment Committee, please contact the UUFC office or a member of the Nominating Committee: Carita Barr, Sandra Carnesale, Kay Gregory-White, Mary Maclachlan, or Don Mohr. We need your nominations no later than November 7, 1999.
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We're Baaack-- Campus UUs Resume Sunday Nights
The new and improved University Unitarian Universalists (U3) are meeting at 7pm, Sunday, October 24, in room 304 of the Russell House Union, on Greene St. at USC. This will kick off our new schedule for the year of meeting every other week for worship, sharing, companionship and service work. For more information contact U3 President, Abby McKee, or Rev. Patrick Price, 799-0845.
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Dance Choir will perform at the following services: 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 Freed. We meet Thursdays in the social hall at 7pm.
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The September Set's next gathering is scheduled for Saturday, October 23, at 6pm, at Jo Conner's house, about four blocks from the Fellowship.
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Networking and Connecting
To facilitate communication between members of the Fellowship
we are doing a SERVICE AND INTEREST SURVEY. If you did not yet turn in
your questionnaire, please do so soon. The form is available on Sunday
morning in the Foyer and Social Hall. There is a blue plastic basket in
the Foyer where you can deposit the completed form. For questions or comments,
please call Gertrude Edge.
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Partner Church Meeting-- BRIEF
Sunday, October 24, 11:30am
The purpose of this meeting is to hear Carita and Helen's report and vote on the Partner Church Council. Questions, call Lee Minghi.
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The Membership Committee will meet after the CoCouncil, at 7:30pm on October 25.
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Shamanic practitioners Bekki Shining Bearheart and Crow Swimsaway will be in Columbia for healing sessions Wednesday 11/17/99 (all day), Thursday 11/18/99 (afternoon), Friday 11/19/99 (all day), and Saturday 11/20/99 (all day). Please contact Bob White for an appointment or to find out more.
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Stick Around for Family Halloween Fun following the service
on, you guessed it, October 31! Bring a pumpkin and a sharp knife.
UU Coffee House, Saturday, October 23
Djoliba Don African Dance and Drum Ensemble
Tickets $6 students/ $8 in advance/ $10 at the door
Advance tickets available at Papa Jazz record shop or call 799-1746 to reserve.
Doors open at 7pm, music starts around 7:45
We will be limited to 150 seats, so please reserve or buy your tickets early.
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Fall Fling Events
* After Service Brunch - Following our Sunday Service Sunday, October 24 Helen Rader $12
* Birding in Congaree Swamp - either Saturday, October 23 or 30 Steve Dennis $15
* Global Potluck - 6pm - Saturday, November 13 Gertrude Edge $5 + covered dish
* Hands On Vegetarian Cooking - 4pm - Sunday, November 14 Dana and Terry Shaw $15
*Movie and Snacks - 5pm - Saturday, November 20
Don & Pat Mohr/David F. and Ann Johnson $15
* 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 for further details.
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