October 2008

Monthly Archive

Thu 23 Oct 2008


Announcements



The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara has two services on Sunday at 9:30 and 11:30 AM. This Sunday, October 26, the Rev. Aaron McEmrys will speak and the topic will be Real Magic. Next Sunday, November 2, 2008, Jody Thomas and Peter Hale will be our Service Hosts for a Dia de los Muertos ceremony when the topic will be All Soul’s Day.

Sunday’s Music. Natasha Kislenko, our pianist, will play Claire de Lune & Cake Walk by Claude Debussy, & Old Castle from Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky.

How might your UU values influence your vote ballot propositions? Pick up a position summary compiled by the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry Action Network at the Social Justice table Sunday! www.UULMCA.org.

Religious Education Classes. RE classes will continue to work on crafts to support our upcoming Services Auction during the 9:30 AM service. Coming of Age meets at 9:30. YRUU, our teen group, meets during the 11:30 AM service. All children & teens begin in the sanctuary with their families. Childcare is available for babies & young children during both services in Starr King.

Secret Pals begins Sunday! Kids, if you signed up for Secret Pals, check the S.P. mailbox on the RE table in the Garden after RE classes. Secret Pals runs through November 23.

The New USSB Photo Directories are available in the Parish Garden beginning Sunday! Members and friends who had their pictures taken can pick up a free copy during our community social hour at 10:30 AM.

Proposition 8: Walking Our Talk! Sunday, October 26, 11 AM-1 PM, Classroom 1. Please join us for another fun-filled phone banking session this Sunday morning! We’ll begin with 30 minutes of training, followed by 90 minutes of phone banking using our personal cell phones to encourage undecided voters to vote against Prop 8. This is really our last chance to make these contacts before the election, so please join us! You can also get plenty of No on Prop 8 buttons and yard signs at our Social Justice table – we encourage you to display them proudly. Check out our excellent and eye-catching banner right outside the sanctuary on Santa Barbara St.!

Women’s Group Sundays, Sunday, October 26, 7 PM, Jefferson Hall. Come share spiritual experiences & feel the support of the group. Contact Carlene Van Pelt or Joanne Nay.

No on Prop 8 Rally. Monday, October 27, Noon, Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens. Hear Rev. Aaron McEmrys speak at the “Santa Barbarans Vow to Stop Marriage Discrimination” Vote No on Prop 8 Press Conference. Gather at Parish Hall at 11:30 AM, collect our banners, and walk together to the Press Conference!

Seasoned Seekers. Tuesday, October 28, 3 PM, Vista del Monte Retirement Community, Sierra Madre Lounge, 3775 Modoc Road. An Experiment in Communal Living with Rev. Aaron McEmrys. An experiment in the Transcendentalist movement that had a lasting impact on Unitarianism & America.

Faith & Justice: The Hard Questions. Thursday, October 30, 7-9:30 PM, Jefferson Hall; November 6, B’Nai B’rith; November 13, First United Methodist Church. Dialogue about the challenges of responding to the disadvantaged. Register www.justcommunitiescc.org. Info at info@justcommunitiescc.org, 966-2063. $15 for series.

Ice Cream Social, Pie Contest & Spelling Bee. Saturday, November 1, 6:30 PM, Parish Hall. Best homemade pie wins a cookbook. Free pie & ice cream! Birdie Newborn emcees the Youth & Adult Spelling Bee. Audience will play Drow Bremslac (Word Scramble). Awards for Spelling Bee champions. Hosts by Birdie Newborn & Thia LaMarche.

Alliance Meeting. Friday, November 7, 2 PM, Parish Hall. Sandy Grasso-Boyd talks about the Social Justice Committee & members who helped Gulf Coast hurricane survivors. Refreshments.

Save the Date! Annual Services Auction. November 8, 5-9 PM.

Our Building Project continues in full swing! Take time to visit our blog at: http://ussbbuildingproject.blogspot.com to follow the progress.

Youth Choir. Sundays, 11 AM, Jefferson Hall. Youth Choir is open to all children ages 5-12. No previous musical experience necessary. Contact Viava Janusoniene for further information.

Chancel Choir. Thursdays, 7 PM, Parish Hall. This choir has an open policy to all members & friends of this congregation. If you’ve got the music in you, come let it out with us Thursday evening. Ken Ryals.

Kaleidoscope submission deadline is: November 4 for November 22-December 5.

 

Thu 16 Oct 2008


Announcements



The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara has two services on Sunday at 9:30 and 11:30 AM. This Sunday, October 19, the Rev. Aaron McEmrys will speak and the topic will be Things Matter. Next Sunday, October 26, 2008, the Rev. Aaron McEmrys will speak and the topic will be Real Magic.

Sunday’s Music. Natasha Kislenko, our pianist, will play Tchaikovsky’s Chanson Triste, and Schubert’s Valse Sentimentale.

How might your UU values influence your vote ballot propositions? Pick up a position summary compiled by the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry Action Network at the Social Justice table Sunday! www.UULMCA.org.

Ballot Measures Information Meeting hosted by League of Women Voters Members. Sunday, October 19, 10:30-11:30 AM, Parish Hall. Join LWV Pres. Linda Phillips & other League members to learn about local measures & State Propositions. Joanie Jones.

UU Inquiry Class. Sunday, October 19, 10:40 AM, Sanctuary. Join Rev. Aaron McEmrys for this 20 minute, class & get to know UU. See orange flyer on visitors table.

Prop 8 Phone Bank. Sunday October 19, 11 AM & 12:30 PM, New USSB Reception Office (old minister’s office, by the garden). Bring your cell phone & cup of coffee. We will train you!

Last day to sign up for Secret Pals! Don’t miss this opportunity to get to know one of our amazing RE children. Applications for adults & children are on the RE table in the garden. Turn in your completed application Sunday!

Religious Education Classes. Preschool through 7th grade classes will make crafts to sell at our upcoming Services Auction during the 9:30 AM service. YRUU, our teen group, meets during the 11:30 AM service. All children & teens begin in the sanctuary with their families. Childcare available for babies & young children during both services in Starr King.

Coming of Age at Sage Hill. This weekend a group of nine Coming of Age teens is enjoying the Fall weather & some bonding time at Sage Hill Campground. Be sure to welcome them back when you see them.

Super Heroes Services Auction. Turn in your donation forms today for events of all sizes, art work, vacation homes, & services! This is also a Green Auction, so recycle & donate something useful & in excellent order such as a Vita Mix, musical instrument, laptop. No rummage & please check for suitability of donation . Event on November 8.

Social Justice Committee Meeting. October 23, 5-7 PM, LaPaz Lounge.

Fashion Fling. Saturday, October 25, 6-9 PM, Jefferson Hall. Hey girlfriends! Bring items to Jefferson Hall after 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 25. Don’t forget shoes, scarves, purses, etc. Sale to benefit USSB starts at 6 PM. Light refreshments provided & free fashion opinions, too. For info or if you’d like to help, Jody Thomas.

Women’s Group Sundays, Sunday, October 26, 7:00 PM, Jefferson Hall. Come share spiritual experiences & feel the support of the group. Contact Carlene Van Pelt or Joanne Nay.

Seasoned Seekers. Tuesday, October 28, 3 PM, Vista del Monte Retirement Community, Sierra Madre Lounge, 3775 Modoc Road. An Experiment in Communal Living with Rev. Aaron McEmrys, a Transcendentalist element movement that had a lasting impact on Unitarianism & American culture. Details or a ride, Ginny.

Faith & Justice: The Hard Questions. Thursday, October 30, 7-9:30 PM, Jefferson Hall; November 6, B’Nai B’rith; November 13, First United Methodist Church. Dialogue about the challenges of responding to the disadvantaged. Register www.justcommunitiescc.org. Info at info@justcommunitiescc.org. $15 for series.

Ice Cream Social, Pie Contest & Spelling Bee. Saturday, November 1, 6:30 PM, Parish Hall. Best homemade pie wins a cookbook. Free pie & ice cream! Birdie Newborn emcees the Youth & Adult Spelling Bee. Audience will play Drow Bremslac (Word Scramble). Awards for Spelling Bee champions. Hosted by Birdie Newborn & Thia LaMarche.

Our Building Project continues in full swing! Take time to visit our blog at: http://ussbbuildingproject.blogspot.com to follow the progress.

Youth Choir. Sundays, 11 AM, Jefferson Hall. Youth Choir is open to all children ages 5-12. No previous musical experience necessary. Contact Viava Janusoniene for further information.

Chancel Choir. Thursdays, 7 PM, Parish Hall. This choir has an open policy to all members & friends of this congregation. If you’ve got the music in you, come let it out with us Thursday evening. Ken Ryals.

Kaleidoscope submission deadline is: October 22 for November 8-21.

 

Thu 9 Oct 2008


Announcements



The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara has two services on Sunday at 9:30 and 11:30 AM. This Sunday, October 12, 2008, the Rev. Aaron McEmrys will speak and the topic will be Running Up That Hill: The State of Unitarian Universalism. On Sunday, October 19, the Rev. Aaron McEmrys will speak and the topic will be Things Matter.

Sunday’s Music. Our pianist, Natasha Kislenko, will play Preambulum by J. S. Bach, Autumn Song by P. I. Tchaikovsky, and Sonata in F major by W. A. Mozart.

Sign up for Secret Pals. Don’t miss this opportunity to build a bridge between our RE children and adult members of the congregation. Look for the application in this Sunday’s order of service. Children’s applications available in RE classes and on the RE table in the garden. Return all completed applications to the RE table by October 19.

Congregation Meeting; Vote on Resolution to Oppose CA Prop. 8. 10:45 AM, Sanctuary. Vote on whether to publicly oppose CA Prop. 8 as a congregation. Please collect your ballot in the Garden.

Religious Education Classes. Preschool through 7th grade classes continue their study of UU Principles during the 9:30 AM service. Coming of Age meets during the 9:30 AM service. YRUU, our teen group, meets during the 11:30 AM service. All children and teens begin in the sanctuary with their families. Childcare is available for babies and young children during both services in Starr King

Women’s Group Sundays, Sunday, October 12 & 26, 7:00 PM, Jefferson Hall. Come share spiritual experiences and feel the support of the group. Contact Carlene Van Pelt, 963-1897, or Joanne Nay, 682-3381.

Men’s Council. Monday, October 13 & 27, 7-9 PM, Blake Lounge. An open gathering of men committed to sharing personal experiences and concerns in a safe and caring environment. Patrick Block, 563-5320.

UUSC Encuentro. Saturday, October 18, 10 AM-4 PM, Throop Church, 300 S. Los Robles, Pasadena. Speakers will talk on the theme of Immigration and U.S. Policy. $20 pre-registration, $25 at the door, students free. Please bring your old eyeglasses for Nicaragua. http://snipurl.com/enc24, Ruth Shapin, (714) 567-0188.

USSB Benefit Sculpture Exhibition. October 18, 1-5 PM, John and Dorothy Warnock’s Garden Gallery, 599 Mountain Dr. Featuring more than 25 works of sculptors Perry Castellano, Joanne Duby and Chris Provenzano, with 25% of sales to benefit the capital campaign. Personal tours can be arranged, 965-4235.

All-congregation Potluck. Saturday, October 18, 6 PM, Parish Hall. Sign up in the garden Sunday. Ellen will lead us in song-Aaron will be there. We’ll celebrate our sister-brotherhood. RSVP to Bruce or Beverly Hanna & help with setup/cleanup. bphanna@cox.net, 967-4173.

How might your UU values influence your vote ballot propositions? Pick up a position summary compiled by the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry Action Network at the Social Justice table Sunday! www.UULMCA.org.

Ballot Measures Information Meeting hosted by League of Women Voters Members. October 19, 10:30-11:30 AM, Parish Hall. Join LWV Pres. Linda Phillips & other League members to learn about local measures & State Propositions. Joanie Jones, 683-1937.

Super Heroes Services Auction Turn in your donation forms for events, art & services by October 19! Recycle for our Green Auction. Donate something useful and in excellent order such as a Vita Mix, musical instrument, laptop. No rummage and please check for suitability of donation donnisgalvan@gmail.com 453-6374 Event on November 8.

Social Justice Committee Meeting. October 23, 5-7 PM, LaPaz Lounge. Joanie Jones, 683-1937.

Seasoned Seekers. Tuesday, October 28, 3 PM at Vista del Monte Retirement Community, Sierra Madre Lounge, 3775 Modoc Road. An Experiment in Communal Living, Guest speaker, Rev. Aaron McEmrys. Details or a ride, Ginny Crane, 682-3476, ginnycrane@cox.net.

Our Building Project continues in full swing! Take time to visit our blog at: http://ussbbuildingproject.blogspot.com to follow the progress.

Youth Choir. Sundays, 11 AM, Jefferson Hall. Youth Choir is open to all children ages 5-12. No previous musical experience necessary. Contact Viava Janusoniene, vaiva@janusonis.net for further information.

Chancel Choir. Thursdays, 7 PM, Parish Hall. This choir has an open policy to all members and friends of this congregation. If you’ve got the music in you, come let it out with us Thursday evening. Ken Ryals, k.ryals@hotmail.com, (520) 248-0100.

Kaleidoscope submission deadline is: October 22 for November 8-November 21.

 

Fri 3 Oct 2008


Announcements



The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara has two services on Sunday at 9:30 and 11:30 AM. This Sunday, October 5, 2008, the Rev. Aaron McEmrys will speak and the topic will be Saying “I’m Sorry,” and Making It Right. On Sunday, October 12, the Rev. Aaron McEmrys will speak and the topic will be Running Up That Hill: The State of Unitarian Universalism.

Sunday’s Music is centered around the Jewish celebration of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. These High Holy Days are the most important of all Jewish holidays. They are purely religious as they are not related to any historical event. Music is an integral, liturgical expression of the ancient tradition of Tishri starting with Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) and 10 days later, Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement).

Children’s Worship Sunday. 9:30 AM Service. Children will go to Jefferson Hall following the Story for All Ages for a Children’s Worship Service lead by Rev. Melitta Haslund. Coming of Age meets during the 9:30 AM service. YRUU meets during the 11:30 AM service. Childcare is available for babies and young children during both services in Starr King

Community Hour Brunch Breaks. Sunday, 10:30 AM. Join us in the Garden, $5 per person, $10 per family. Sunday’s Brunch Break is provided by our Children’s RE program and supporting adults! Brunch Breaks will be held on the first Sunday of the month at 10:30 AM. First time visitors, please be our guests.

High School YRUUers! Meet with Rev. Melitta Haslund and other adult advisors in Blake Meeting room after the Story for All Ages during the 11:30 service Sunday. Come, play games, talk, eat pizza and help plan the fall calendar. All High School age youth are welcome!

Sign up for Secret Pals. Don’t miss this opportunity to build a bridge between our RE children and adult members of the congregation. Look for the application in this Sunday’s order of service. Children will receive applications in Children’s Worship. Return all completed applications to the RE table in the garden.

Congregation Meeting; Vote on Resolution to Oppose CA Prop. 8. 10:45 AM, Parish Hall, On October 12 we will vote on whether to publicly oppose CA Prop. 8 as a congregation. Be part of the dialogue and vote! Absentee ballots are available in the Garden Sunday.

Power of Three - Less than $5,000 to Go! We are closing the gap on our $2 million campaign, & we need all gifts large & small! For more information contact Nancy Edmundson at ussb@ussb.org.

Design Your Own Sabbath, Mondays, October 6, 13, 20, 7-9 PM, Ken Saxon, Facilitator. In this class you will have the chance to reflect on what is of value in your life and what gets in the way, & design a Sabbath process that meets your own particular need. Couples are encouraged to attend. Sign up in the garden Sunday at the RE table.

RE Family Fun Nights Begin! Friday, October 10, 6-8 PM, Parish Hall. We will kick off this monthly event with folk dancing lead by our Youth Choir Director, Vaiva Janusoniene. Family Fun Nights are a wonderful way to meet RE families and deepen friendships. Please bring a potluck dish to share and plates, cups and utensils for your family. Contact Rev. Melitta Haslund for more information, lifespan@ussb.org.

Film & Discussion with Rev. Aaron McEmrys Saturday, October 11, 2-5 PM, Jefferson Hall. For The Bible Tells Me So addresses the chasm between the Christian Church and gays and lesbians, while offering healing, clarity and understanding to those caught in the controversy between scriptures and sexual identity.

Recycle for Green Auction. Donate something useful and in excellent order such as a Vita Mix, toaster oven, musical keyboard, laptop or copy machine. No rummage! Anyone need a 4 drawer filing cabinet? Check for suitability by October 19.

Domestic Violence Solutions. USSB donated $1,273 in August to DVS which will help DVS continue our mission of ending the intergenerational cycle of violence. All are invited to a High Esteem Tea at the Biltmore, October 5, 2-4 PM, to hear Exec. Dir. Beverly Engel talk about her new book, The Nice Girl Syndrome. Contact Sally Hamilton or www.dvsolutions.org.

Our Building Project continues in full swing! Take time to visit our blog at: http://ussbbuildingproject.blogspot.com to follow the progress.

Chancel Choir. Thursdays, 7 PM, Parish Hall. This choir has an open policy to all members and friends of this congregation. If you’ve got the music in you, come let it out with us Thursday evening. Ken Ryals.

Kaleidoscope submission deadline is: October 8 for October 25-November 7.