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July 5, 2012 Deadline: Each Wednesday at noon Hi PUCer, 9:30 AM 2nd Sunday Forum: ...and so is THE VIEW from PUC...sure, not in the 100°+ heat at 10 "What We Learned from Justice PM singing songs of peace and love in front of a human rights General Assembly" violation, but THE VIEW from PUC WILL bring that to you in the First-time GA attendees from comfort of wherever you are. That & much more -- all here in THE PUC's 2012 General Assembly VIEW from PUC.... REEEEEAAD AAALL ABOOUUTT IT! Delegation will share their experiences at Justice GA in If you're having trouble reading the View in your email, Phoenix, AZ last month. click here to download the PDF version
Please send all VIEW submissions to 10:30 AM Service [email protected] Revolutionary Spirits Please send requests for a Sunday announcement to: Gary Hart Guest Speaker, Lee Marie [email protected] Sanchez CLICK HERE for Lee Marie's bio
7 PM Great Books Discussion Grp "What I Brought Home from Justice -L General Assembly..." 7 PM Meditation w/ Randy - H My Summer GA Weekend I had never attended a UU General Assembly. I didn’t really know what to expect, and didn’t really look forward Sunday's Flowers "celebrate the to Arizona (for obvious reasons), to Phoenix (108°), or life of my late husband, Vic even to a conference (thousands of over-enthusiastic Miller, a fine man whom I dearly Unitarians in one place, seeking shade). But something told me that I loved." had to go, and that it would be important. So, how’d it go? —Joyce Block-Miller I think we showed Arizona what the power of 4,000 focused, justice-seeking, yellow-shirt-wearing, and just a bit crazy Unitarian Universalists could wield. I think Arizona did notice us. Where Have All the Flower I think we showed Phoenix that folks care about how they treat (bringer)s Gone? every human, regardless of all differences. We are all siblings on a Is it Your Turn to Bring Flowers path to make all humans on this planet equal. The heat was there in on Sunday Morning?!?! both body and spirit. Plenty of dates are still available: If there was some way to harness the energy that radiated from July 29 the Phoenix conference center, we could power all villages around August 5, 12 the world that today have no clean water or electricity. September 2, 9, 23, 30 I was moved to tears hearing stories of despair, joy, and hope for October 7, 14, 21, 28 the future that made a difference in me. Singing the songs of love, Please contact the PUC Office to
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commitment, covenant, and love for humankind made a difference in reserve yours! me. Sitting each day with nine other PUC’ers and reflecting on what we were experiencing made a difference in me. Now, the one thing that’s on my mind is how can I make a Watercolors by Julius Schwartz difference at PUC, in our community, to those who need our help, invigorate PUC's Art Wall and to those who need to know that they can join with us to make real changes in our world. I’m not sure yet, but I’m going to need through Sunday, July 29. your help to make it so.
—Gary Hart UU Joke of the Week: The clergy from other Manney's Farewell Recital Is Set for 5 PM, Saturday denominations have a hard time 7/14 figuring us out. Manuel "Manney' Arellano" will present a piano concert at PUC One time at an interfaith service at 5 PM, Saturday, July 14. We have scheduled it early so all can the Episcopal rector said, "Let us attend, even those who prefer not to drive at night. pray. And for you Unitarians, do You have been "wowed" for the past couple of years by his finale whatever it is you do." performances at our Black & White Concert. Now you can enjoy an entire concert of his piano music. CLICK HERE for more UU humor! This recital will help supplement Manney's scholarship when he leaves for university in Michigan this fall, and is our way of saying Thank You for the joy his piano accompaniment here at PUC brought to us all. Have kids? No need for a sitter, childcare is provided. Suggested donation is $15, but any amount is appreciated. Please 7/28, 4 PM, ALL PUC BUDDY see Patricia Hart after the Service this Sunday to get your tickets. MIXER at the Beach (They'll be available at the door too) Or contact Patricia for more Summer Fun – 4 PM, Saturday, info: 310-658-1074. July 28, at Torrance Beach. A fUUn way to get to know other —Patricia Hart PUCers. Bring a dish to share. Dress warmly, as the beach gets chilly after sundown. TOP CHEF WANTED! RSVP to [email protected] Francis Morehouse NEEDS VOLUNTEERS. I am looking for 5 people to be TOP CHEF. ... ONE SUNDAY only. Bike Ride to End Brain Disease - Requirements are: Plan a simple menu. Shop & show up on Sunday Sat., August 4 @ 9 AM. Central Park You will be working with 3 sous chefs (Francis lines them up) to 275 S. Raymond Avenue prepare trays of food for Coffee Hour hospitality. Mike, our Pasadena, CA 91105 superhuman Custodian, will set the food out & clean up. CLICK HERE to register.-- Cost: You have a budget of $75 which is reimbursed immediately on the $35 Sunday you host &, of course, you’ll receive the admiration of all All ages and levels of cyclists those you feed. are welcome to participate in the Email me if you are willing to take this on FOR ONE SUNDAY 1st Annual Bike Ride to End Brain (only) between now & when i return in August. 7-8, 7-15, 7-22, 7-29, Disease - a family oriented charity & 8-5. Pick one. Don't be AFRAID. bike ride that benefits the Canavan I will contact you immediately upon hearing of your interest. Research Foundation (Official Thank you & be well. [email protected]. Or ring me: 310- Canavan Website), a non-profit 291-3399 that is spearheading the fight to cure Canavan Disease and other —Francis Morehouse genetic brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Even if you don't plan to ride, you Adult RE Changes Are Afoot can help out in a variety of ways. Due to several factors, the 2nd Sunday Humanist Forum is ending, We will need course marshals, aid effective this month. Look for this forum to be replaced with another station helpers, sign in helpers, activity come Fall. In the meantime, this Sunday, July 8, some public address system techs, bike members of the PUC delegation to General Assembly will be in the mechanics, a set up crew, and a libriary to share their experiences at our first Justice GA. Discussion cleanup crew.
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will be 9:30 - 10:15. The theme for our event is "Family Hope and Love." Recent Please welcome PUC's new ADR (Association and advances in gene and stem cell District Rep): George Yenoki, Come On Down!!! therapy have been especially Kathy Rickey will be stepping down after 2 years as ADR (filling encouraging. Our objective is to the vacancy left by Ed Hummel's departure). I am pleased to speed up research through private announce that I will be passing the ADR flame to George Yenoki funding so that these therapies beginning in August, 2012. I will be helping to transition George may become available as quickly throughout the summer. George will be our contact and conduit for as possible. all things related to the UUA and PSWD. Thanks George! 6:30 AM Event/Route Set Up 9 AM Ride Start —Kathy Rickey 11:30 AM Ride Finish 12 PM Speakers 2 PM Event Closed Event Contact: Bill Ungar / Ride PASTORAL CARE NEWS: Director (310) 791-7146 Longtime PUC member Manon Washburn passed away [email protected] peacefully on Thursday, June 21, 2012. She was Link to Map of Route: surrounded by her three loving children, six http://bikeroutetoaster.… grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, as well as spouses and a few close friends. A retired animation artist, Manon was an award- Upcoming Services winning watercolorist and teacher. Four months shy of July's Monthly Theme: her ninetieth birthday, her love of life kept her active and Revolutions laughing right up until a sudden stroke last week. A memorial service has been scheduled for 2 PM, Saturday, July 7/8: Revolutionary Spirits 21, at Throop UU Church, 300 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena -on Guest Speaker, Lee Marie the corner of Los Robles and Del Mar. Sanchez Having served 50 years in the animation business, Manon had a We'll explore our founders' high regard for the Motion Picture Television Fund, a charitable enlightened faith and vision for the organization that provides health and humanitarian aid to members nation which we have inherited and of the entertainment community. In lieu of flowers, contributions to whose legacy we still wish to this fund in Manon’s name will be most gratefully received. protect and preserve today. What Contact: www.mptvfund.org or Motion Picture Television Fund, PO did our founding Fathers & Box 51150, Los Angeles, CA 90051. Mothers really have to say about For more information please contact her daughter, Carla religion and politics; church and Washburn [email protected].. state?
Rev. John will be on vacation for the month of July. He can be Lee Marie began her career has reached for emergencies only by calling the PUC Office. Rev. John a religious professional 19 years has arranged for ministerial coverage while he is gone. ago as a Director of Religious You are also welcome to contact the Pastoral Care Team members Education in the State of listed below for your immediate concerns: Washington before entering Meadville/Lombard Theological Brad Shreve Betty Hanner Betty Faas School. As part of her preparation for ministry, she worked 2 years as Pat Marks Linnae Eades Clint Paterson a Hospital and a Hospice Chaplain. Since moving to California several years ago, Lee Marie became the Religious Education Q. Can you really direct money to hunger relief simply by Consultant for the UU Fellowship clicking a button on a web site? of Laguna Beach, then served as A. CLICK HERE for the answer… Consulting Parish Minister for the UU Church in Anaheim, and is now the Consulting Parish Minister for Around the District and Beyond... the Sepulveda UU Society (The The July 2012 South Bay Unitarian ‘Onion’) in North Hills, CA. Fellowship newsletter is available if you Lee Marie received her M.Div (Masters of Divinity) in May, 2012, and is continuing on her path to
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click on http://sbuf.org/newsletters/2012/newsletter1207.htm Ordination. She is also an activist for marriage equality and civil rights. SOUTHLAND INTERFAITH NEWS 7/15: The Uprising of Other upcoming Summer programming from the Snowflakes South Coast Interfaith Council: Guest Speaker, Rev. Denis Paul Heart to Heart: Connecting with the Divine Each of us is special, unique, and SCIC Beach Clean-Up mysterious as a snowflake falling SCIC Interfaith Build Days with Habitat for Humanity silently through the cold night air of SCIC Feeding the Homeless winter. The individuality of each of 7th Annual Pedaling for Peace Interfaith Unity Bike-a-thon us is our gift to the world, the grace we bring to our neighbors who are suffering. But snowflakes are fragile, susceptible to melting quickly, and being vaporized in the heat of the day, rising up into the atmosphere in gaseous form. What would it take for the snowflakes of See the Member to Member Page on the PUC Website for more world to unite, to rise up in power and strength? That could change FOR RENT - BEDROOM W/PRIVATE BATH: the world. Utilities included, full kitchen privileges, pool & jacuzzi, laundry, secure parking, and bus service at the corner. Near major shopping 7/22: I Don’t Have a Suit center and 3 freeways. In East Torrance - Near Harbor UCLA Guest Speaker, Michael Eselun Hospital. $650 / month with a $20 security deposit. Well-received guest speaker here Contact Betty Saunders [email protected] for more info. and oncology chaplain, Michael Eselun will explore the experience of insiders and outsiders — our Second Sunday Hospitality yearning to belong and the comfort Sunday Coffee Hour Coordinator: Frances Morehouse we take in belonging versus our Contact Frances if you would like to help! inner experience of being on the outside, often at the same time. Ushers: Raychel Lydon & Alana G arrigues 7/29: Sowing the Seeds of Faith Welcome Table: Betty H anner & Chip Morgan in the Field of Despair Greeters: Jean Tordella & Peggy Tigerm an Guest Speaker, Rev. Lucas Hergert What happens when hoped-for The Week At a Glance change fails? How can you find good news in the midst of Get this month's PUC Calendar Here! heartbreak and loss? This sermon Thursday, July 5, 2012 7 PM Men's M inistry - V will explore the revolutionary faith 7:30 PM Env. Priorities Network -L that can survive even the darkest 7:30 PM Strategic Planning Com m itte e - O [B o sler] times.
Friday, July 6, 2012 10 AM W atercolo r W k s h p - H Recurring Events 7:30 PM Tem ple Em et Shabbat Servic e - N o S e rv ice Tonight Sundays Sunday Morning Forum s, 9:30 AM , L Sunday, July 8, 2012 1st Sunday: A UU Exploration of Our 9:30 AM Forum : Hum anist Perspective -L Monthly Them e 10:30 AM Sunday Services-H 2nd Sunday: A Humanist Perspective 7 PM Great Books Discussio n G rp -L rd 7 PM Medita tio n w / R a n d y G o ff - H 3 Sunday: Spirituality and UU 4th Sunday: [9 AM] 12 Months to a Monday, July 9, 2012 C om passionate Com m unity: A re flection 9:30 AM Tai C h i [Pekich] - H on The 12 Steps to a C om passionate Life 7 PM Men's G roup –V 5th Sunday: Choices in a Jar— D elightful Dilem m as (4 /2 9 , 7/29, 9/30 & 12/30) Tuesday, July 10, 2012 YRUU High School Group. 10:30 AM , L 8:30 AM Aerobics - H All-Church PotlUUck BrUUnch, 1st Sun., P
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