The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara has two services on Sunday at 9:30 and 11:30 AM. Sunday, December 7, 2008, Rev. Lex Crane will speak and the topic will be On Pearl Harbor Day: The Causes of War. Sunday, December 14, 2008, Rev. Aaron McEmrys will speak and the topic will be Napoleon in Iraq.

Alliance Meeting. Friday, December 5, 2 PM, Parish Hall. All are welcome to a program of Holiday music by Ken Ryals, our new, enthusiastic & talented Choir Director. Refreshments provided.

Love, Sex, and the Human Condition: Getting a Life by Lex Crane. Sunday in Parish Garden Rev. Dr. Lex, Crane, our Minister Emeritus, will sign his book. Gift idea for self & others. “What it takes to be fully alive & engaged in a time like ours…Witty…fresh & profound.” Also available in the front office, $16.

Brunch Break. Sunday, 11:30 AM, Parish Garden. Join us in the Garden, Sunday’s Brunch Break is provided by our Board of Trustees! Brunch Breaks will be held on the first Sunday of the month at 10:30 AM. $5 per person, $10 per family. First time visitors, please be our guests.

YRUU & Parent Lunch. Sunday, 11:30 AM, Jefferson Hall. Parents & teens, come learn about our teen group & how you can be a part of it.

UUltimate Frisbee. Sunday. Join us in Alameda Park following the Brunch Break for some lively fun. Everyone plays & no one gets hurt.

Social Justice Holiday Cards. Celebrate the holidays while supporting UUSC’s focus areas: defending civil liberties & democratic processes, advancing economic issues, environmental justice; & protecting rights in humanitarian crisis. Available at the Social Justice table Sunday, $15.

Young Adult Group. Sunday, December 7, at 1 PM, Ledbetter Beach. The USSB Young Adult Group is being started up again! If you are between the ages of 19 & 40, you’re invited to our 2008 kick-off event. Please bring your friends. Joya.

Indian Classical Music Concert. Sunday, December 7, 3 PM, Sanctuary. The Music Committee brings outstanding Classical musicians, Vikash Maharaj & his son Prabhash, expert Sarod & Tabla musicians. Tickets at the door, $10. John Warnock.

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

RE Family Fun Night. Friday, December 12, 6-8 PM, Parish Hall. We will sing carols & decorate the USSB Christmas Tree. Sure to be a festive evening. Please bring a dish to share & your own plates, cups & utensils. Rev. Melitta Haslund, 965-4583 x229.

Social Justice Holiday Potluck. Saturday, December 13, 5:30 PM, home of Joanie Jones. The group will chose a short-term project to focus on. Those interested in Social Justice issues are welcome to attend. Directions, Joanie Jones.

Holiday Craft Party. Sunday, December 14, 9:30-11:30 AM, Parish Hall. Create beautiful holiday crafts for your home & friends. Don’t miss this beloved USSB holiday tradition. To volunteer at a craft table, contact Charla Bregante at 965-4583 x227, re@ussb.org. Please bring greens for wreath making.

Holiday Gifts & Stocking Stuffers. Support your church & choose handmade note cards, bookmarks, shopping bags with our local UU logo, Story People whimsical prints & books, Good Taste cookbooks, & if you are quick, a USSB mouse pad, handmade journal & a pair of “spark bugs” made by our RE kiddos. Locally made UU refrigerator magnets withinspirational quotes, & sets of adult & children’s versions with our UU principles. These items are for sale in the front office. Check it out!

Wrap Your Gifts in a Novel Way! Pick up UU green shopping bags “Green Thoughts Into Action…Heal the World,” $5 each in front office. These make an easy & non-polluting way to wrap gifts. Just put your gift in with some tissue & add a bow. Voila! Wrapped & functional!

Foodbank Food Drive. We collected about 3 barrels of food for the Santa Barbara Food Bank on November 23. This food will be welcomed by those in need & we can feel good about our commitment to help others. A big THANK YOU to everyone who contributed.

Congregation Potluck & Theatre Night Grand Opening with Chuck Wolfe! Saturday, December 20, 5:45 PM, Parish Hall. Come early & bring food to share. We’ll eat about 5:45 so the movie can start about 7! Those who can, please come by 5 PM to help set-up. Bruce Hanna.

Dogs on Campus. For the comfort & safety of all our congregants, only service dogs are allowed on campus Sunday mornings.

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 USSB. If you’ve got the music in you, come let it out Thursday evenings. Watch for special Christmas rehearsals & come join us! Ken Ryals.

Kaleidoscope submission deadline is December 17 for January 3-16.