The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara

The Unitarian Society has one Sunday service during the summer at 10:30 AM. On Sunday, June 1, Rev. Joy Atkinson will speak on From Mozart to Motown, Bach to Blues.

The Chancel Choir will sing Confitebor Tibi with soloists Ellen Rockne, Kathy Leer, Bruce Hanna, and Tim Pettit; Laudate Dominum by Mozart, with Ellen Rocke and Katie Waltman, violin; and A Red, Red Rose by James Mulholland.
Our pianist, Natasha Kislenklo will perform Mozart’s Sonata in B flat major, Rondo alla Turca, and Concerto in D major, mvmt.2 with Katie Waltman, violin.

Marilee’s Notes: Mozart wrote the Vesperae Sollennes in 1780 when he was court and cathedral organist at Salzburg.  Today we are singing two of the five psalms set for this service. Confitebor tibi (Psalm 110) is a powerful movement in a sonata-like setting with concertante solo parts. Laudate Dominum (Psalm 116) is a contrast: an intimate aria that showcases Mozart’s melodic gifts. James Q. Mulholland, a professor of composition at Butler University, set one of our best-loved poems by Robert Burns. Mulholland writes lyrical melodies and rich, colorful harmonies in this contemporary music.

Katie Waldman’s appearance Sunday is made possible by a gift to the Choir from Jules Zimmer, in memory of Laurie Zimmer.

Special Children’s Worship Service, Sunday, June 1, 10:30 AM, Jefferson Hall. Orca School students will present their school play for our RE children. Children begin in the sanctuary.

Farewell Celebration and Cake, Sunday, June 1, 11:30 AM, Parish Hall. We will honor and thank Marilee Mouser for her service at the Unitarian Society for the past six years as our Adult Choir Director. Please make any checks out to her directly. A basket will be available in Parish Hall that morning.

Town Meeting, Sunday, June 1, Noon, Sanctuary. Review our upcoming Budget, Long Range Plans and Building Project.

Alliance Meeting, Friday, June 6, 2 PM, Parish Hall. This will be the last meeting until October. Officers for the next session will be installed. We will have a music program presented by the Channel Duo, Elin Pratt and Betty Kilb, who have performed through the years at many local events. Refreshments will be provided by Alliance members (I-Z).

Summer Singers Choir. Beginning June 8, our new choir director, Ken Ryals, will lead a songfest each Sunday with Ellen Rockne, our choir members, and Natasha! Open to those who haven’t sung in a choir for a long time, and those who want to give choral singing a try for the first time. Children and their parents welcome! John Warnock, Music Committee.

Intergenerational Flower Communion Service, June 8, 10:30 AM. Everyone is asked to bring a flower to add to the communal bouquet, and each person will get a flower someone else has brought to take home.

RE Teacher Appreciation, June 8, 10:30 AM. Join us as we recognize the dedicated service of our Children’s and Adult RE teachers during the service.

High School Bridging Ceremony, June 15, 10:30 AM. We will honor our high school graduates during the service as they move through this important rite of passage in their lives.

Summer Sundays: Building Our Future; Building Our Community. Beginning June 15, all children should go directly to Starr King at 10:30. We will be building community with art, music, and construction projects throughout the summer. Childcare will be available in Starr King as well. A Story for All Ages will resume in September.

New Congregation Photo Directory. We are creating a new directory now, so that it will be in our homes and offices for use in the Fall. The dates for photography are June 16, 17 & 18. The schedule is available online. Please make your appointment by going to: www.signup.olanmills.com or call Carol at 965-4583 x224.

Breaking the Silence, Torture Survivors Speak Out, Wednesday, June 18, 7-8:30 PM, Blake Lounge. The Chautauqua Speaker’s Forum presents the West Coast premiere of this important documentary. Producer/Director Valliere Auzenne will lead a discussion following the film.

Our Annual Campaign Supports 2008-2009. Here’s a reminder. Your Keep the Home Fires Burning team wants everyone to know how much they appreciate your generosity during this annual campaign. If you haven’t returned the form letting us know about your commitment for this coming year we urge you to do so soon.  Please help us put this over the top so that we can adequately plan for the growth and strengthening of our Society in the coming year. Mark Hamilton and Chris Appleton, Co-Chairs.

Youth Choir Director. This position, to begin in the fall of 2008, is now open for qualified candidates, and will remain open until filled. For more information, or to obtain a job description and application, contact Rev. Melitta Haslund at 965-4583 X229.

Special Music. We are glad to welcome Emiliano Campobello to our services Sunday. He is a muralist by profession with his company, Nest Design, in Santa Barbara. Two years ago he began the flute and finds that it has become a large part of his life. He has recently begun to record his music,

Points of View Art Show and Sale, Sunday, 9 AM-5 PM, Parish Hall. Come view and buy the numerous pieces of art created by our talented members and friends from the two local UU congregations.

Silent Auction at Points of View Art Show. There will be a special silent auction for Marge Dunlap’s painting, Force Field with Geometrics. The abstract has been valued at $1200 by Sullivan and Goss Gallery. Marge Dunlap was a celebrated artist, best known for her public ceramic sculptures in Santa Barbara, notably the fountain the Los Aves patio near the Bird Refuge and the archway at the County Social Services Center. When Marge died of cancer in 1992, there was a retrospective memorial exhibit for her at the County Administration building. The painting was owned by Marika Davidek, who is donating all the proceeds to USSB. The silent auction will be on Sunday, May 18, during the Points of View Art Show. Bids will be taken until 3:00.

Coming of Age Rite of Passage Ceremony, Sunday, 10:30 AM service. Our COA youth will lead this morning’s intergenerational service. Support them as they share their credos and the wisdom they have gained in their year together in our Coming of Age program.

Souper Sunday! Sunday, 11:45 AM, Parish Hall. Provided by the Social Justice Committee. $5 per person, $10 per family.

Stewardship Campaign. Please consider making a generous increase in your contribution to Keeping the Home Fires Burning. We urge you to make your gift commitment today.

New Congregation Photo Directory. We are creating a new directory now, so that it will be in our homes and offices for use in the Fall. The dates for photography are May 30 & 31 and June 17 & 18. The schedule is available online. Please make your appointment by going to: www.signup.olanmills.com. You may also sign-up in the Garden after Sunday services through May 18, or call Carol at 965-4583 x224.

Special Crone & Sage Ceremony, May 21, 6-9 PM, Parish Hall. This special vespers service recognizes those who offer the grace of elders’ gifts. Lucinda Eileen.

Path to Membership, May 21 7-9 PM, Blake Lounge. Newcomers and those interested in joining the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara are invited to learn about Unitarian Universalism, our congregation, and membership. Facilitated by Rev. Melitta Haslund.

I Madonnari, Saturday, May 24, 9-11 AM. Gather at the Santa Barbara Mission to add your family chalk portrait to our USSB square. Our message is All families are sacred in our house. Love is love. Chalk will be provided.

Children’s Worship Service, Sunday May 25, 10:30 AM. Children and families are invited to join us for the last children’s worship service of the year. We will be exploring sources of comfort and inspiration as well as harvesting herbs to sell from our Peas and Justice Garden.

Seasoned Seekers. Tuesday, May 27, 3 PM, Vista del Monte Retirement Community, Sierra Madre Lounge, 3775 Modoc Road. Concerns About Globalization and Other Trends with Dr. Peter Haslund, chair of SBCC’s

Political Science Dept, Coordinator of its Global and International Studies Program, and father of Melitta Haslund. Bring your friends and questions to this last meeting of the year! For info or a ride, Ginny Crane.

Join the Eco-Club, Tuesday, May 27, 5:30-7:30 PM, Parish Hall. Julie Lopp will discuss and demonstrate simple solutions for household cleaning. Greg Chittick will discuss ways to keep toxics out of schools, parks and homes. Organic vegetarian soup, salad and bread will be served. $5 per person, $10 per family.

USSB Film Series, Wednesday, May 28, 7 PM, Parish Hall. Blame It on Fidel! The life of Anna, a spirited Parisian girl, is turned upside down in the 1970’s when her parents become political activists, and she finds herself amid the swirl of competing ideologies. A story of personal and political awakening

Children and Youth Choir Director. This position, to begin in the fall of 2008, is now open for qualified candidates, and will remain open until filled. For more information, or to obtain a job description and application, contact Rev. Melitta Haslund at 965-4583 X229.

Audiotapes of the worship service may be ordered in the garden following the service. Printed copies of the sermons can be found on a rack in Parish Hall adjacent to the library or www.ussb.org.

This Sunday, May 11, 2008, Rev. Joy Atkinson will speak on A Mother Looks At Ministry.

Our Pianist, Natasha Kislenko, will perform Allemande in E major by J. S. Bach, Pavane by Maurice Ravel, and Gigue in E major by J. S. Bach.

At the 10:30 service the Chancel Choir will sing Now is the Month of Maying by Morley, The 23rd Psalm by Bobby McFerrin, and The Gartan Mother’s Lullaby, trad. Irish, arr. Ginsberg

At the 10:30 service the Children’s Choir will sing Life is a Circle.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Child Naming and Dedication Ceremony, Sunday, 10:30 service.

Marilee’s Notes (10:30 Service): Thomas Morley (1557-1602) is remembered primarily as a composer of the English madrigal, which traces its roots to the earlier Italian madrigal, except that the English composers tended to choose lighter texts decorated with a “fa, la, la” refrain. Bobby McFerrin dedicated his setting of the 23rd Psalm to his mother, and UUA selected it to be one of the songs included in our new hymnal. The Gartan Mother’s Lullaby is a very old Irish folk song; Santa Barbara Music Publishing recently released this arrangement by Neil Ginsberg, b. 1969.

OWL Classes continue in RE for grades K-7. Sunday is the last session of our eight-week program. Visiting children are invited to go to Starr King for an activity.

Stewardship Campaign. Please consider making a generous increase in your contribution to Keeping the Home Fires Burning. We urge you to make your gift commitment Sunday.

New Congregation Photo Directory. We are creating a new directory now, so that it will be in our homes and offices for use in the Fall. The dates for photography are May 30 & 31 and June 17 & 18. The schedule is available online. Please make your appointment by going to: www.signup.olanmills.com <http://www.signup.olanmills.com/> . You may also sign-up in the Garden after Sunday services through May 18, or call Carol at 965-4583 x224.

Crone and Sage Training, May 12, 7-9 PM, LaPaz Lounge. Prepare to celebrate your transition into Sagedom or Cronedom at our special Vespers service on May 21. Contact Lucinda Eileen at lucindaeen@sbcglobal.net <mailto:lucindaeen@sbcglobal.net> , 415-6294.

Special Crone & Sage Ceremony, May 21, 6-9 PM, Parish Hall. This special vespers service recognizes those who offer the grace of elders’ gifts. Lucinda Eileen, 415-6294.

Building Your Own Theology, May 14-June 18 (new dates!), 7-9 PM, Blake Lounge. What beliefs and conclusions have you come to on your life’s journey so far? Join Rev. Joy Atkinson for a six-week class to help you explore and articulate your own theological/philosophical stance. Sign up at the Adult RE table in the garden.

Points of View Art Show and Sale, Sunday, May 18, 9 AM-5 PM. Come view and buy the numerous pieces of art created by our talented members and friends from the two local UU congregations.

Coming of Age Rite of Passage Ceremony, Sunday, May 18, 10:30 AM. Come hear the wisdom of our youth as they lead what is sure to be a unique and insightful intergenerational service, the culmination of their year long journey together in COA.

Souper Sunday! May 18, 11:45 AM, Parish Hall.. Provided by the Social Justice Committee. $5 per person, $10 per family.

Path to Membership, May 21 7-9 PM, Blake Lounge. Newcomers and those interested in joining the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara are invited to learn about Unitarian Universalism, our congregation, and membership. Facilitated by Rev. Melitta Haslund.

I Madonnari, Saturday, May 24, 9-11 AM. Gather at the Santa Barbara Mission to add your family chalk portrait to our USSB square. Our message is All families are sacred in our house. Love is love. Chalk will be provided.

Join the Eco-Club, Tuesday, May 27, 5:30-7:30 PM, Parish Hall. Julie Lopp will discuss and demonstrate simple solutions for household cleaning. Greg Chittick will discuss ways to keep toxics out of schools, parks and homes. Organic vegetarian soup, salad and bread will be served. $5 per person, $10 per family.

Children and Youth Choir Director. This position, to begin in the fall of 2008, is now open for qualified candidates, and will remain open until filled. For more information, or to obtain a job description and application, contact Rev. Melitta Haslund at 965-4583 X229.

Interest Survey on Women’s Groups. To aid the Program Council in its deliberations on starting new groups, the survey is available in the garden on the RE table. Please return by today, May 11.

Audiotapes of the worship service may be ordered in the garden following the service. Printed copies of the sermons can be found on a rack in Parish Hall adjacent to the library or www.ussb.org <http://www.ussb.org/> .

To Our Visitors: We hope you receive inspiration and strength from your visit. Please sign our visitors’ book at the Welcome Table in the Garden, so we may acknowledge your presence. If you are interested in joining the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara Congregation, please contact Nancy Edmundson, Administrator, 965-4583, ussb@ussb.org <mailto:ussb@ussb.org> .

CALENDAR


Sunday, May 11, 2008 2 Services 9 & 10:30 AM
9:00 AM USSB Childcare, Starr King Nursery
10:30 AM COA, YRUU, Children’s RE Classes, Classrooms
10:30 AM Mother’s Day & Child Dedication Service

Monday, May 12, 2008
6:00 AM Early Morning Exercise, with Linda, Parish Hall
5:30 PM Lark Yoga Classes, Jefferson Hall
7:00 PM USSB Men’s Council, Blake Lounge
7:00 PM Crone & Sage Training, LaPaz Lounge

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
7:00 AM Toastmasters Club #5, Parish Hall
8:15 AM USSB Morning Meditation, Sanctuary
4:00 PM USSB Program Council, Blake Lounge

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
6:00 AM Early Morning Exercise, with Linda, Parish Hall
4:00 PM USSB Finance Committee, Blake Lounge
5:30 PM Lark Yoga Classes, Jefferson Hall
7:00 PM Building Your Own Theology, Blake Lounge
7:00 PM Wednesday Book Discussion, Classroom B

Thursday, May 15, 2008
5:00 PM Adult RE Appreciation Dinner, Blake Lounge
7:00 PM USSB Choir, Sanctuary

Friday, May 16, 2008
6:00 AM Early Morning Exercise, with Linda, Parish Hall
7:30 PM DanceAway, Jefferson Hall

Saturday, May17, 2008
7:00 AM Early Morning Exercise, with Linda, Parish Hall

Sunday, May 18, 2008 2 Services 9 & 10:30 AM
9:00 AM USSB Arts & Craft Show & Sale
9:00 AM USSB Childcare, Starr King
10:30 AM Intergenerational Coming of Age Service
11:45 AM Souper Sunday, Parish Hall

Looking Ahead

May 30 & 31 Directory Photo Shoot
June 1 Congregational Town Meeting on Budget
June 8 Begin 10:30 AM Service only for Summer
June 8 RE Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
June 8 Congregation Annual Meeting & Celebration
June 15 Father’s Day & Young Adult Bridging Ceremony