The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara has two Sunday morning services, 9:15 and 11 am. The worship theme for May is Reason.

On Sunday,  May 19, Rev. Aaron McEmrys will be speaking. His service is titled Crossing the Sea of Reeds.

Sunday's Music will begin with London Trio #1 by Hayden, featuring Karin Nelson on Flute, Maren Henle on Violin, and Michael Burridge on Cello for the 11am Prelude. Offertory music will feature with USSB Women's Chorale & soloist Amy Love singing Landslide by Nicks.

Outreach Offering for Sunday is for USSB Operating Fund. Please write checks to USSB with memo line to Operating.

Our Calendar and Announcements Now Cover a
Two Week Period to Help You Plan Ahead

Our Annual Campaign Is Wrapping Up! Our Board of Trustees needs to learn of every member’s financial commitment to our July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 year so that we may build a realistic budget to Fuel Our Mission! (Your pledge!) Thank you to our early donors and watch for our growing list of donors on our donor appreciation wall in Parish Hall. We know that being part of our Society’s congregation is very important to you and that the people and activities here bring great meaning to your life. Be generous within your means and make your pledge now. If you need additional assistance contact Nancy Edmundson, Director of Administration, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for additional forms or to make your commitment on line, visit our website at www.ussb.org

USSB Film Night, Friday, May 17, Parish Hall, 7 pm. STEAMBOAT BILL, JR. (Keaton, 1928). Classic comedy night returns with Buster Keaton’s story of a New England college kid who visits River Junction, Mississippi to help his father, a roughneck steamboat captain, who is being driven out of business by a financier of the New South. When a colossal cyclone descends on the troubled city, everyone must scramble to survive. How do we adjust our thinking when the ground beneath us shifts? Keaton provides one answer in this most personal of his slapstick comedy film.

Join us at the Harvey Milk Day Celebration! Saturday, May 18th, from 5- 9:30pm at Chase Palm Park Plaza, featuring an outdoor screening of the movie “Milk” at sunset. USSB will have a table set up from 5-7pm at the celebration.  If you are willing to sign up for a short shift at the table (even ½ an hour is fine!) please contact Rev. Julia. This family-friendly event is intended to honor the legacy of gay rights advocate Harvey Milk while providing a space for the local LGBTQ community and our allies to gather and celebrate our accomplishments throughout the year.

Silvergreens, back by popular demand, May 19, 12 pm. Join Rev. Aaron for  lunch or brunch at Silvergreen’s in Santa Barbara after worship service to benefit USSB! If we have a good turn-out we will continue our monthly lunch outing!  As one of our Spring Fundraisers 15% of sales, plus donation jar proceeds will go directly to USSB. If you aren’t able to make the lunch, you may comeback for dinner, just let the cashier know this is for USSB. Thank you for your support!USSB Climate Action Opportunities. Interested in finding ways to do your part in helping the earth? Stop by the SPAN table at social hour to see what’s brewing at USSB and sign up for what moves you.

Board of Trustees Meeting, Tuesday, May 21, 5:30, Parish Hall. Draft agenda will be posted in Parish Hall by May 19. Members are always welcome, and an open forum is held at the beginning of each meeting.

We Agnostics. Our USSB Addictions Ministry is changing.  The Principled Recovery meeting, held on Thursdays, has changed to an AA approved meeting to be held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in Blake Lounge.  The meeting is titled, "We Agnostics."  This will be a closed meeting for anyone, in our congregation or from the public at large, who has a desire to stop drinking.  Anonymity is respected and principled recovery may happen.

USSB Drumming Corps, Calling all Drummers! USSB Drumming Corps drumming full steam ahead and will be meeting this month on May 23rd at 6pm  in the Sanctuary! So come and “Meet to Beat” any questions call Chuck Champlin 403-2024 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. Our offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Our USSB staff wishes for your treasured and safe holiday.

JUST FOR FUN

Garden Painters, May 28, 10:00-1:00 (fourth Tuesdays) Bring any art supplies and a sack lunch for a morning of art work and companionship with other UU's. No experience necessary.  Call Charlene Little (969-2956) or Sally Hamilton (962-1402) for this month's location and more information.

Cheers, May 20, 4:30pm, Cheers will be meeting at El Paseo! Look for Jack Tatjes and Bob Molinari for our reserved tables.  Come join us with our many friends from USSB. For information contact Jack at 451-8171 or Bob at 965-0978.

Publication Deadlines

Order of Service, Weekly Email Announcement deadline Wednesday, noon each week to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Kaleidoscope submission deadline is June11th for the issue covering July, 2013. Send to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it