I Can't Do It All On My Own:
Spiritual Centering in a Disconnected World
Sunday, June 3 at 11 am in the Sanctuary
A Worship Service Presented by the Young
Adult Group
In today's world, we rely on email, cell
phones, and text messaging to stay
"connected." But is it true connection?
We rely on our technological communications,
but often at the cost of authentic
face-to-face relationships.
Finding true community is even more
challenging when we are making transitions,
to a new job, a new home, or a new school.
For those of us who are constantly on the
move, how do we become centered in the midst
of the chaos?
Religious community has a role to play.
Please join this Sunday, when the Young Adult
Network will show ways of reaching out to
friends, family, and religious community.
Delegates to Denominational Assemblies Speak
Forum Sunday 9:30 in the Martin Luther King Room
from Henry Kroll
Members of the Denominational Affairs
Committee and the Society's elected delegates
to the Pacific Central District and General
Assembly will talk about the issues facing the
Unitarian Universalist movement.
The program will start at
9:45. Come at 9:30 for conversation, coffee,
and (for a slight charge) a light
breakfast.
Coming of Age Youth to Join Society
More Children, Adult Religious Education Activities Coming this Week
from Natalie Freeburg, Acting Director of
Religious Education
At 9:30 Sunday several participants in the
Coming of Age program will sign the
membership book in the Fireside Room. Members
are invited to witness the public joining
ceremony.
The Society will honor our Religious
Education teachers and volunteers at a
potluck breakfast party on
the playground Sunday from 10 to 11 am.
Everyone is welcome to join in the gratitude
fest!
During the 11 am worship service, the Youth
Choir will sing, "UU Kids", a reminder of why
this faith is so important to the spiritual
well-being of our world.
"Dreams and the Body and Spirit" , a
Jeremy Taylor workshop will be held Saturday
(June 2) 9:30 to 5:00. The program will be
led by Julia Landis and Bill Pezick. The
course fee is $75, and pre-registration
required. Contact Bill@BillPezick.com
for more information.
Board Proposes to Drop Annual Audit Requirement
Informational Meeting Sunday after the Service
from Jane Park, Assistant Moderator
The Board of Trustees will hold an
informational meeting after the service to
discuss a proposed Bylaw amendment
it is recommending to the Congregation.
The proposed amendment, included in the June
newsletter, removes the requirement for an
annual financial audit. Instead the Society
would conduct annual financial reviews
combined with periodic audits. The change is
also recommended by the accountants who have
conducted the recent audits for the Society.
All Members and friends are invited to join
in the discussion.
At the May 20 Congregational meeting, the
Membership unanimously
approved the operating budget for fiscal year
2007-2008. The membership also unanimously
approved a resolution in support of marriage
equality. This is part of an effort
coordinated by the Unitarian Universality
Legislative Ministry to strengthen the voice
of California UUs on this issue.
Good and Welfare
Our sympathy to Mary Jane Mikuriya and
family on the recent death of Mary Jane's
brother Tod. Tod was a noted Berkeley
psychiatrist who published the "Medical
Marijuana Papers" in 1973. His obituary was
published in the San
Francisco Chronicle.
Congratulations to Don and Becky Malm
who celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary yesterday (May 30).
Rev. John Newcomb Marsh Accepts Arlington Post
Rev. Marsh writes that he will be flying home
to Rochester twice a month to be with his family.
Marketing Campaign at 90% of Funding Goal
Online and Mail-In Donations Still Being Accepted
from Rev. Gregory Stewart
The Unitarian Universalist Association's Bay
Area public awareness campaign has received
nearly $234,000 in gifts and pledges as of
last Friday (May 25). The "Capital Campaign
with a Heart"'s goal is $260,000.
Funds raised during this drive will be used
to pay for radio spots, newspaper inserts,
billboards, and other advertisements
promoting awareness of Unitarian Universalism
and the Bay Area congregations. These
messages will start being broadcast in
September, but only if the campaign goal is
reached before the middle of June.
Our Members were the last chronologically to
be sent letters asking for contributions. As
of last week 27 of us had responded with cash
or promises.
Please join me in supporting this important
and unique initiative.
Retreat Re-energizes over 100
from Lee Most and Stillman Stewart
Over 100 adults and children gathered in
community in the redwoods and by the pools
over Memorial Day weekend at the All-Church
Retreat.
Photos from Lee and Stillman show Members and
friends relaxing, playing, and swimming.
Bernice Biggs to Receive Eleanor Roosevelt Award
Registration for June 9th Luncheon closes Monday (June 4)
The San Francisco Democratic Women's Forum
has selected Bernice Biggs as the 2007
winner of the Eleanor Roosevelt Award.
Bernice will be feted at the organization's
annual luncheon which will include
appearances by Assemblywoman Fiona Ma and San
Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris.
The Eleanor Roosevelt Award celebrates women
who are:- active in the Democratic
Party
- a humanitarian who exhibits tenacity in
pursuing issues affecting the
disenfranchised
- articulate, outspoken, generous, and
caring
- supportive of the rights of all
individuals
The luncheon is open to the public.
Reservations for $35 must be made by Monday
(June 4).
