The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara has two services on Sunday at 9:30 and 11:30 AM. Sunday, November 9, 2008, Rev. Aaron McEmrys will speak and the topic will be 4 Years. Sunday, November 16, Rev. Aaron McEmrys will speak and the topic will be Where We’re Coming From.

Super Heroes Unite! You and your sUUper UU Fellowship powers are needed at our Annual Services Auction on Saturday, November 8, Parish Hall 5-9 PM. Don’t miss this call to our “Halls of jUUstice”! Remember, admission is free, childcare is free, fUUn is free and food (substantial hors d’oeuvres) is free.

Social Justice Presentation. Sunday, November 9, 10:40 AM, Parish Hall. Come celebrate USSB’s commitment to Social Justice, a cornerstone of our congregation. See our PowerPoint photos of past and present events, projects where we are truly making a difference in our community, and in ourselves. “The preview was terrific!”

Service Auction Receipts and Purchases are available this morning. Please stop by the table in the garden today to pick up your purchase report, and save us more postage!

Secret Pals. Kids and adults, 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. Members and friends who had their pictures taken can pick up a free copy during our community social hour at 10:30 AM.

Women’s Writing Circle. Mondays, November 10-December 15, 6-8:30 PM, La Paz Lounge. The Circle is a safe, productive community of writing women who together share and explore a female language based on trust, commonality, experience, biology, wisdom, challenge, and Mystery. Meets for six consecutive Monday evenings. Seven women per Circle. Facilitated by Sukey Briggs.

Articulating Your UU Faith. Thursday, November 13, 7-9 PM. Ever feel ill equipped to succinctly respond to the question, “What do Unitarian Universalists believe?” Through personal reflection, role-play and discussion, participants will become better prepared to communicate their liberal religious ideals. Facilitated by Rev. Melitta Haslund. Sign up in the garden.

RE Family Fun Night. Friday, November 14, 6-8 PM, Jefferson Hall. Join RE families for fellowship and a potluck dinner, followed by folk dancing lead by youth choir director, Vaiva Janusoniene. Please bring a dish to share and your own plates, cups and flatware.

Congregation Potluck. Saturday, November 15, 6 PM, Parish Hall. Sign up in the garden Sunday. RSVP to Bruce or Beverly Hanna & help with setup/cleanup.

Parking Ministry Begins! Beginning Sunday, November 16. Volunteer to be a valet or shuttle driver to ensure that all of our members, especially our elders, feel welcome and included. If you are able, please leave the closest parking spaces at the Society free & enjoy a short walk to Sunday service. See next Kaleidoscope for details. For info & to volunteer

Natasha Kislenko Concert. Sunday, November 16, 3 PM, Sanctuary. Come hear our wonderful pianist, UCSB and Music Academy of the West faculty member, in a benefit concert of works by Bach, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev & Scriabin. $10 donation. Reception to follow in Parish Hall.

Youth Choir. Sundays, 10:45-11:30 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. Watch for special Christmas rehearsals and come join us! Ken Ryals.

Kaleidoscope submission deadline is: November 19 for December 6-19.