South Park Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Redwoods Volume 53, No. 1, Fall Edited by Karol Miller & friends

Monday Sunday Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday September 3 September 16 October 13 October 21 November 10 November 18 Gathering In Potluck Marlene Dr James Moore Service Todd Weedman Loisdotter Post-Election @ McLean Shriners Chief Politics “The Response of House Rabban Men and Women @ McLean Croquet @ Clapp House to my Life in House Tournament & Thanksgiving 6pm Feminism” 10:45am Potluck Potluck @ McLean @ Clapp House @ Cordell Estate House 6pm 2pm 10:45am 10:45am

Gathering In

“A drop of water, if it could write out its own history, would explain the universe to us.” - Lucy Larcom Please join us for our Gathering In Service where we will share stories of our summer and catch-up with each other. Don’t forget to bring some water from your summer travels and your story of why it is special to you.

Lewis River Falls by Ervin Miller

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Cluster Information for SPUUFERS by Joan Sanford

Little Crater Lake by Ervin Miller

For the past several years we are working on When there is a protest weather we endured in South Park has been shared information from for human/civil rights, Fossil last month! represented in a group Boston as well as the Cluster members attend called “Cluster” which is other Cluster members to as they are able. During this next year I a representation of most provide Sunday speakers Whenever there is some will be co-chair of this of the local UU and written programs activity that is faith group and will run the churches/fellowships in available to all. At our sponsored in our area, meetings. Several the Portland/Vancouver monthly meetings, we news is shared in email different congregations area. There have been share information about form forwarded by your host the monthly several names for this what each congregation rep, Joan Sanford. By the meetings and their group dating back to is doing during a way, our annual Cluster representative is the co- when Carl was their particular month in picnic was canceled this chair for that month. chairman. hopes congregational year due to the extreme When you receive the members will attend heat in Hood River. forwarded information, There are several reasons activities outside of our Thought those of us who please contact me and let for us to belong to this own church/fellowship. attended the Annual me know if you would group. Each Cluster SPUUF Campout would like to attend. I'd love the representative brings The Cluster takes a find this humorous due company from our back news to their leadership role in the to the 100+ degree fellowship. congregation. Currently Gay Pride Parade yearly.

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SPUUF Campout July with the Seitz Family at Service Creek

Pictures by June Clapp, Hannah Berkowitz & Virginia Seitz

One of my favorite memories of the campout is the gatherings at Shady Grove, the name I gave my campsite. Friends drifted in under the tree by my tent, and we sat around, talking, laughing, and enjoying an occasional breeze. - Marty Wallauer

Another favorite moment came when adorable Anthony, 7, and Alex, 5, the Seitz grandchildren, visited my camp by themselves. We discussed "The Hobbit" and "Harry Potter" at length. Their dad is reading the books to them. Anthony said things like. “Actually, I know how Harry got his scar.” Here they were talking to an octogenarian; there wasn't an iPhone game in sight... - Marty Wallauer

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Night time at camp: After it got dark, we took our chairs outside and watched Red Mars rising. One night, after most campers had gone to bed, I looked up and saw amazing stars and constellations I hadn't seen for years. We were off the grid; there was no light pollution. When I got in my tent, the almost full Moon shone directly through the screen above my cot....a beautiful way to go to sleep. - Marty Wallauer

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Croquet Tournament & Potluck, bring a dish to pass, lawn chairs & your killer instincts. Potluck will be after the qualifying rounds and before the finals. Sunday, September 9, 2:30pm @ Clackamas Community College

Ripcord by David Lindsay-Abaire. Much like his other comedies (Fuddy Meers and Good People) Lindsay- Abaire introduces audiences to characters that are unforgettable. On an upper floor of prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn. Abby has no choice but to get rid of the infuriatingly chipper Marilyn by any means necessary. A seemingly harmless bet between the two women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one- upmanship. At the Osterman Theatre inside the Niemeyer Center. on the campus of Clackamas Community College. Contact Marty Wallauer if you are interested in going.

Sunday, September 16, 10:45am @ McLean House

Gathering In - “The Meanings of Water,” bring water from your summer travels & stories. Marti Mendenhall & Karol Miller Lay Leading. Saturday, October 13, 6pm @ the Clapp House

From Masons that support the local community to Shriners helping Children internationally, presenter Todd Weedman, Chief Rabban of Al Kader Shriners, will join us to share information about Masonic history and the Shriner organization... a behind the scenes look at some of their ceremonial celebrations, explanations of terminology and and how they support Shriner’s Hospitals for Children; while having a load of fun! Bring a dish to pass. Gather for beverages at 6. Potluck at 6:30. Program starts at 7:30. Sunday, October 21, 10:45am @ McLean House

Mount Hood Community College Professor Marlene Loisdotter will be speaking on “The Response of Men and Women to my Life in Feminism.” Lay Leader Hannah Berkowitz. Saturday, November 10, 6pm @ the Clapp House

Our 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Potluck. Turkey provided, bring a dish to pass & stories to share. Gather for beverages at 6. Potluck at 6:30. Stories and conversation following in the Clapp living room. Sunday, November 18, 10:45am @ McLean House

Dr James Moore, Pacific University, will do the Post-Election Post-Mortem. Lay Leader, Jerry Magee.

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Newsletter Editor Needed Learn a new skill or practice an existing skill. After many years of loyal service, Marti Mendenhall has decided to retire as the Editor of the Sparktarian. We are forever grateful for her many years of dedication. A huge THANK YOU to Marti. These are big shoes to fill, but you - yes you - can fill them. Training, support and stipend Refreshment Volunteers Needed available. Volunteers needs to provide refreshments at the Sunday Services during the 2018-19 season. Please contact Karol to sign up for one or more Sundays: September 16 February 17 October 21 March 24 November 18 April 21 January 20 May 19

Upcoming Birthdays South Park Board Don Seitz, President Bob Cordell, Vice President & Asst Treasurer August Virginia Seitz, Treasurer 13: Bob Cordell Karol Miller, Secretary 14: Hannah Berkowitz Jerry Magee 20: Ervin Miller Hannah Berkowitz 23: Shayne Bell 30: Virginia Seitz Next Board meeting 7pm August 28 @ Seitz House, open to all. September November South Park Services 14: Alma Jackson 4: Gail Cordell & Rosie Gray 24: Joan Sanford 18: Bill Seitz McLean House 28: Jerry Magee 19: Barbara Cady 5350 River Street 26: Matt Magee West Linn, OR 97068 October 27: Mike Jackson 2: Alli Magee South Park Mailing Newsletter Items PO Box 178 [email protected] West Linn, OR 97068 West Linn, OR 97068

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