The Reverend Bill Hamilton-Holway proposes a way of living that gets beyond finance to fulfillment as he considers the intimate relationship between generosity and a way of living and spirituality as a way of being.

Rev. Hamilton-Holway proposes that spiritual growth is bankrupt when divorced from the way we spend our money. A generous life is called for, one that begins with dollars but makes sense only when extended into all aspects of living and daily decision making.

Rev. Gregory Stewart will participate in the service, and joining the ministers on the Chancel will be worship associates Christine Patch-Lindsay and Branduin Stroud.

Those with reservations for the Celebration Luncheon will join worship leaders for a complimentary three-course catered meal to celebrate the life we share at the Society, a vibrant, religious community made possible through the sharing of your time, talent, and treasure. (Advance sign up is needed for the lunch. If you didn't reserve but discover on Sunday that you can come, please enjoy coffee in the courtyard after the service. The church staff will make an announcement as soon as they know if seats are available.)

"Please do whatever it takes to attend both the worship service and the luncheon," invites Rev. Stewart. "And be sure to bring the whole family!"

March 18th marks the four year anniversary of the US invasion and occupation of Iraq. Sunday the Forum will assess where our nation's prospects are as we enter the fifth year of its conflicts in the Middle East.

Stephen McNeil, Regional Director for Peace, American Friends Service Committee will provide an analyst's viewpoint of the current situation along with the possibility of a conflict with Iran. Steve Leeds, Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), will speak about the Quaker's Peace Testimony and efforts from an organizer's viewpoint.

Dolores Perez Priem will introduce these speakers, Friends with whom Unitarian Universalists have been working closely in coalition with other peace groups on antiwar activities.

The program will start at 9:45. Come at 9:30 for conversation, coffee, and (for a slight charge) a light breakfast.

from Natalie Freeburg, Acting Director of Religious Education

This Sunday children will gather in age-grouped classrooms to prepare different aspects for the Celebration Luncheon to be held after church. Religious Education Classes will follow the regular Sunday School schedule - beginning with class at 10:00, attending the main service at 11:00, and then going to Youth Choir, art, or Upper Alternative classes.

Mark your calendars and make your reservations for the Family Overnight, which will be held Saturday, March 24 (5:00 pm) to Sunday, March 25 (9:00 am). All members of the church family are welcome, and spending the night is not required. A barbecue will kick off the festivities at 5:30 pm, and it is really a great time to spend a friendship-filled evening together. For food count and more information, contact Eric Shackelford at 661-6775 or eric@kqed.org.

Unitarian Universalist History 101 begins its four-week run Wednesday (March 21) from 7 - 9 pm. Taught by Dr. Amy Kelly, this series will give an overview of the North American and European roots of our faith. Come hear how the messages of love, inclusiveness, and free thought have been treated as criminal acts. It will make you proud to call yourself a heretic! Pre-register by calling the church office 776-4580. There are scholarships available toward the $60 fee for the course.

Last Sunday Children's Religious Education Kites waved and children listened as the Rite of Passage graduates shared in the service last Sunday. (Pictured at left is one participant at the front of the Chancel. Rev. Greg Stewart introduced each third-grader, and then attempted (quite successfully) to answer their big questions.

Holding these young Unitarian Universalists up with such high regard was a reminder of the value that our community places on each generation and of the celebration of each person's search for their truth.

School of the Arts (SOTA) Vocal will sing at the beginning of the Society for Community Work regular meeting Tuesday (March 20). This music will be a teaser for the SOTA fund raiser concert on Saturday, March 24 at 2 pm at the church. The concert, An Afternoon at the Opera, will raise money for the group's June trip to sing in Carnegie Hall in New York. Discount tickets ($10) will be for sale at the luncheon and are available by calling Marci Karr Townes at 469-9104.

The speaker for the SCW program will be Eveline Chang of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). She will describe the civil rights projects of the ACLU Friedman Education Project for High School Teachers and Youth.

The SCW business meeting begins at 11, social time at 11:30, lunch at 12, and program at one. Reservations for the lunch ($7 – 10) made be made in the Gallery after the service Sunday or by calling Barbara Bourns by 7 o'clock Sunday evening at 431-6054.

from Nancy Evans, Executive Director

The Banner Parade at General Assembly in Portland in June won't be complete if San Francisco doesn't have its own flag to carry. The Society's previous banner was lost by the airline last year.

Fortunately, choir member and artist Stephen Salinas has submitted several great options (see above).

A few other artists have said that they are now getting interested in designing a banner. But, time is short!

If you have a banner idea of your own, please bring your sketch in color Sunday. The banner standards of the Unitarian Universalist Association is in the link below. Church staff will display all entries during the Celebration Lunch.