published Thursday, May 1, 2008
The Hope Series: Hope is Fleeting
Sunday, May 4 at 11 am in the Church Sanctuary
service conducted by Rev. Gregory Stewart
Contrary to the opinion of some, religion
offers us no guarantees. While many of us
embrace faith to increase a sense of hope, we
can be greatly disappointed if we ignore
hope's fleeting nature.
In fact, hope's on-again, off-again dynamic
in our daily life may be its greatest gift to
us. Come and consider how to cope with hope
when life feels hopeless.
Joining me on the chancel are ministerial
intern Jeremy Nickel, worship
associate Stephen Schwichow, and youth
worship associate Arthur Stewart. The
choir ministers in music.
Please tell your friends they can learn to
live in hope this Sunday and be sure to save
them a good seat.
The Imperative of Biodiversity
Forum Sunday at 9:30 in the Martin Luther King Room
from Karen Melander-Magoon and Barbara Allen
Did you know that Golden Gate National
Recreation Area (GGNRA) contains more
endangered species than any other national
park in continental North America?
Forum guest Brent Plater is director of
GGNRA's
Big Year project which he founded to
introduce people to these species while
helping them recover.
Mr. Plater is Assistant Professor of Law at
Golden Gate University, formerly Staff
Attorney for the Center for Biological
Diversity, and writer and advocate for
endangered species. He will address the
current state of the planet and its living
treasures.
The free program will start at 9:45. Come at
9:30 for conversation, coffee, and (for a
slight charge) a light breakfast.
Awe, Wonder and the Meaning of May Day
Religious Education Classes Sunday at 11 am
from Betty Skwarek, Acting Director of
Religious Education
May's topic is "Awe and Wonder." What in our
existence raises questions? What in our
existence inspires "Awe."
This first Sunday in May, Nancy Buffum
will
be leading chapel - talking about May Day,
Beltane and the significance of this day for
the peace movement.
Classes will be preparing worship services
this month for presentation in chapel in the
weeks to come.
Graduating High School Seniors to be
Honored
Are you
a High School Senior who would like to
participate in the upcoming Transitions
Service on May 18? This service is meant to
honor you - and your presence will honor us!
Betty is contacting our youth and Marc
Theobald has
been identifying participants and has five so
far.
If you are a graduating senior and want to
participate in this service please contact
Marc
by e-mail or Betty at 415-776-4580 ext. 162.
Tangerine Arts - Women's Group Show Opens
Artist Reception in Kings Gallery 12:30 - 2:30, Sunday May 4
from Beth Pewther
TANGERINE ARTS; a group of five women artists
from San Francisco and Pacifica, who meet
regularly to share ideas and resources and
critique each other's work. Meet the artists:
Jennifer Alpaugh, Tama Blough, Kathy Dybeck,
Melinda Lightfoot and Patricia Sundgren Smith
(whose work is pictured at left).
The group's current exhibition will feature
painting, printmaking and collage.
This is Tangerine Arts' thirteenth exhibit
since the group began in 1999. The group has
exhibited together at Fogbelt Studio, Noe
Valley Ministry, UCSF Medical Center, and
other Bay Area
venues. Show runs through June 22.
Beltane Celebration to Dance the May Pole
Pagan Interest Circle event in Courtyard at 12:30pm after service
from Nancy Buffum
The Pagan Interest Circle
invites young and old to celebrate
Beltane in the Courtyard following the
service May 4.
Come join us in dancing the May Pole and
weaving flower garlands. Garland weaving
begins at 12:30.
Circle begins at 1 pm.
Please bring flowers to make garlands
and food or drink to share.
Be sure to wear a hat or sunscreen!
For more information contact
Nancy or Joe at (415) 242-1608.
The Pagan Interest Circle is the First
Unitarian Universalist Society of
San Francisco's chapter of the Covenant of
Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS).
Budget Information Meeting with Board Members
Chapel, May 4th at 12:30pm after service
from Thad Smith, Board Treasurer
Pick up a cup of coffee and come to the
Chapel, where Board members will be available
to answer questions and provide information
about the recommended budget for the new
year, beginning July 1, 2008.
Handouts of the 2008 / 2009 budget are
available in the church office.
The voting meeting is May 18.
Good and Welfare
Congratulations to Nancy Evans' daughter,
Dayle, on her marriage to Larry Rodenborn
this Sunday. Rev. Alyson Jacks will
offiiciate at the wedding in Pleasanton.
Nancy will take next week off to house-sit
for the honeymooners.
Annual Retreat - The Fun Starts Soon!
Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 - 26, 2008, Occidental CA
from Lee Most, Annual Retreat Coordinator
Our annual All-Church Retreat starts just 20
days from this Sunday! We'll have fun in the
sun, toast marshmallows for s'mores, sing our
own kind of campfire songs, have an outdoor
worship service, an indoor talent show, swim,
play games, have a treasure hunt,
create art, and have workshops on subjects as
varied as dreams, photography, cohousing, and
even how to be a pirate!
Click to view
and print the registration packet
including detailed information, what to
bring, and
directions to the site. Accessible
accommodations available on request. E-mail: UURetreat2008@mindspring.com
Note: To
request a scholarship,
you must register by May 11th so we can find
funds to cover you: Fill out the form, pay at
least half the fee after discounts, and state
your special needs.
The regular registration deadline is Sunday,
May 18th.
Pledge Cards - Come Home!
from Nancy Evans, Executive Director
160 pledge cards are out in the SFUU
Universe, waiting to come home to bookkeeper
Grace Lam. Please save us additional
mailings and phone calls by returning your
pledge card now.
So far, 210 households have pledged $45,000
above last year for the new fiscal year
beginning July 1. But until all are counted,
our projections for next year are just that.
Make our shared vision real with your pledge
of record for 2009. Thank you!
CDs of Brahms Requiem Service
Concert CD for sale at bookstore after service
from Jonathan Silk
Special CD's of the gorgeous Brahms' Requiem
concert, performed on April 27th in the
Sanctuary, are now available at the
bookstore.
Congratulations to Mark Sumner and
all the choirs and orchestral players for a
marvelous event.
Pacific Central District Assembly a Success
400 UUs Gathered for "Simple Gifts" Weekend in Fremont
from Sonnie Willis
Approximately 400 vibrant and vital Unitarian
Universalists
from the Pacific Central District gathered
for District Assembly weekend, titled "Simple
Gifts", in Fremont CA.
Pictured at District Assembly
are
Allen,
Dionte, and Javonte Stewart,
with Anna Sylvester.
Photo by Sonnie
Willis.
Annual Intern Dinner to Honor Jeremy Nickel
Saturday, May 10th, at 6pm
from Amy Kelly
Everyone is invited to the Annual Intern
Dinner, Saturday May 10, 6PM at church. We
will honor our intern minister Jeremy
Nickel
and send him off with a bit of roasting and
toasting courtesy of a former intern. We will
hear from a wonderful speaker, Rev. William
McKinney, president of the Pacific School of
Religion in Berkeley, Jeremy's alma mater.
Don Williams and David Jones
are our honored
chefs for the occasion.
This dinner is part of a capital fund drive
for the Castile Intern Fund, which was
initiated by a very generous $50,000 gift
from Dick Castile, to ensure that we can
continue to be a teaching church for interns.
We suggest a generous gift to this capital
fund for the dinner, on a sliding scale from
$25 to $100 per person.
Reservations are required. Tickets will be
available in the gallery after church on
Sunday May 4, or you can mail or leave an
envelope addressed to the Intern Committee in
the church office with your check; your
tickets will be held at the door. If even
$25 is too much, please contact Sue
Anthony
or Amy Kelly or come to the gallery
table on
May 4th. We look forward to seeing you!
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