Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship
Of Porterville
Newsletter for May 2008
Sunday Service is at 10:30 am, Coffee and visiting at 10:15 am
135 E. Harrison (Corner of Harrison Ave. and Fourth Street)
Porterville, CA 93257
Our website is: http://UUFellowship.homestead.com/UUFellowship.html
April programs were coordinated by Joyce and Ed Bergtholdt.
May 4: Interpretative Reading of Haitian Immigrant Writer/Activist Edwidge Danticat’s Short Story—“The Missing Peace”—Hazel Bergtholdt will introduce you to this author, read Ms. Danticat’s coming of age story, and conclude with a discussion. Children’s Activity: When Will You Be An Adult? Hymn 127; Readings 463 and 616. Host: Ed & Joyce Bergtholdt
May 11: Annual Meeting and Potluck Our meeting will take place at the regular time, at the home of Mary Burnside near Springville. Driving directions: Take 190 toward Springville; pass River Island Golf Course on the right and make a RIGHT turn on Globe Drive (about l/4 mild past the golf course); Go l.7 miles up Globe Dr. to a black and white checkered mailbox on the left (5 driveways past the chapel). Address is 33458 Globe Dr. The house and yard are flat - no steps anywhere inside or out. We are invited to stroll the gardens of native plants.
Hymn: 159; Reading: UUA Principles. Host: Mary Burnside
May 18: Stories Read by Contemporary Native American Writers—Listen to the writers read from their work as recorded on a CD. Enjoy their humor, warmth and sadness. Children’s Activity: Yokut Indians.
Hymn 175; Reading 646. Host: Ed & Joyce Bergtholdt
May 25: Title IX Women’s Athletics in Schools and Colleges—A short documentary video about a two time Olympic rower who brought national attention to the Yale University rowing program and the inequity between male and female rowers. Children’s Activities: Scrapbook for Active Girls from the Women’s Sports Foundation. Hymn 109; Reading 560. Host: Ed & Joyce Bergtholdt
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mindful Living Group – We meet on most Sunday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:30. Everyone is welcome. We focus on engaged and applied Buddhism, meditation and mindfulness practice, and collective awakening. For more information, call Susan Ocean at 783-9722.
Tuesday Reading Group – The Tuesday Reading Group meets 3:30 - 5:00 pm. This month we will conclude our discussion of Religions with a look at the Chinese religions and Buddhism. We will then explore the question, “What is the ultimate meaning of life?” and other basic human questions that people have been asking that have given rise to the emergence of religions. Feel free to join us.
The next Board meeting will be held concurrently with the Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 11. Please contact a member if you have business on which they need to act.
Happy Birthday to our friends celebrating in May: Ivan Ball (2nd ), Jen Piersol (22nd)
PLEASE BRING SOMETHING FOR THE FOOD BASKET Bulk staples are particularly appreciated; Jim Innis delivers our donations weekly.
Stebbins at Asilomar 2008 “Making the World a BETTER Place” Join other UU’s and friends at the Asilomar conference Center for 4 days of workshops to allow you to play, create, learn and grow. We will also build community through our daily in-gatherings with our chaplain, Starr King Student, Lynn Kelly. Mark your calendar and be a part August 10th- 15th. Find out more at www.serve/com/stebbins
We, the member congregations of the UUA, covenant to affirm and promote
· The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
* Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
* Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
* A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
* The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
* The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
* Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
Questionnaire for Member Information
Please consider some of these questions so we may discuss them at the Annual Meeting
Name: ________________________________________________
1. Do we have your correct contact information? If not, please advise correct name, mailing address, telephone and e-mail, if appropriate.
2. What activities are you currently participating in (P) or interested in (I)?
____Attending services ____Community Service projects
____Providing/coordinating programs ____Newsletter
____Book discussion group ____Fund raisers (rummage sale,…)
____Mindful Living Group ____Film group
____Helping with Sunday school for children ____Social justice issues
____Music (choosing hymns, performing…) ____Potlucks
____Bulletin board maintenance ____Maintaining library
____Fellowship Historian ____Serving on the Board
____Social activities ____Facilities Maintenance
____Grounds keeping
____Website content (writing, photography, proofreading, etc.)
____Other_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. What are your general professional or technical skills; areas where you have training, education or INTEREST, or other skills that the Fellowship might utilize on an occasional or on-going basis.
___Artistic ___Musical, Instrumental, Voice (specify)
___Bookkeeping ___Plumbing
___Carpentry ___Photography
___Computers ___Sewing
___Gardening ___Sound Systems
___Graphic Design ___Video
___Historical Research ___Visual Arts
___Maintenance ___Working with Children
___Housekeeping ___OTHER (specify)
4. How would you portray this Fellowship in 5 years?
5. How will that happen?
6. Are you getting what you want and need from the Fellowship? Please explain.
