"I am going in search of a great perhaps." writes Francois Rabelais. This Father's Day we turn our attention to peace and consider its place in the great perhaps.

Rev. Jacks will be joined by Worship Associate Alison Rittger and professional story teller Sandra Niman who will share a folk tale entitled, "The Tiger's Whisker".

The voices of the Threshold Choir, led by Kate Munger, will grace our sanctuary. We will also enjoy the beautiful and talented voices of our church choir. This will be the the final Sunday before they take a summer hiatus. We will hear songs of peace, sing songs of peace, and learn two new beautiful rounds.

Tibetan Vajrayana Master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche said, "Live your life as an experiment." Sunday we will experiment with music, story, and the practice of peace. Join us!

Tom Chamberland of the Army Corps of Engineers will speak to the Forum about his experiences in the field in Iraq.

He had responsibility to help Iraqis in their transition to self-government and domestic contracting.

The free program will start at 9:45. Come at 9:30 for conversation, coffee, and (for a slight charge) a light breakfast.

from Betty Skwarek
Acting Director of Religious Education

Religious Education (RE) learners will be creating a mandala this summer at the Faithful Fools on Hyde street. The RE team will share more information and registration forms this Sunday. Brochures will be in the Order of Service and also will be available in the church office.

Volunteers will also distribute the information in Religious Education classes and online in the parents Google and Yahoo! groups.

Sunday will be the last day of the regular Sunday School year. We will be honoring all the people who taught this year, have a special end of the year ceremony in chapel, and have a special treat for everyone.

Don Williams and David Jones met in 1978. This photo shows them that year in San Francisco. Now, 30 years later, they will legally marry.

Don and David have a 1 pm appointment to get their marriage license on Tuesday. When they come out of the clerk's office, Rev. Gregory Stewart will marry them at City Hall in a public ceremony in front of their friends. You're invited.

Come to City Hall, Tuesday (June 17), the first day that marriage licenses will be given to all couples who wish to marry. Help us deliver wedding gifts to those who wait in line at City Hall on this historic day.

Come and let folk from all over the country know that Unitarian Universalists celebrate love without judgment and faith without limits.

Clergy will be in clerical robes and lay members of the community will be robed in t-shirts designed by Stefan Salinas proclaiming the Unitarian Universalist support of equal rights. We'll have musicians and ministers on hand for both the ceremonies and photos. Our community will be at City Hall to cheer couples starting at 8 am that first day.

Let Don or David know when on Tuesday you can come to City Hall. They will be at a table at coffee hour after the Sunday service signing up volunteers, offering equality t-shirts, and coordinating gifts. Talk with them on Sunday for the latest plans, times, and celebration information!

In lieu of wedding gifts, Don and David ask that their marriage by honored by a donation to the First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco's marriage equality ministry.

Help us make as many cupcakes as we can so every couple can have their own wedding cake.

If you want to join the effort, bring your cupcakes -- however many you want, whatever flavor you want, homemade or store-bought -- to the church. Drop them off Sunday or anytime until 7 pm Monday. Please put them in a box (shoe box, shirt box, whatever you've got) so we can stack them without smushing any cupcakes.

Food has a part in nearly all rituals and weddings are certainly no exception. Tuesday will be an historic occasion and this is a way to be there in spirit even if you can't be there in body. Be a part of history! Think cupcakes!

Please let Lucy Smith know if you plan to bake/bring and approximately how many so we can plan accordingly. Contact her by phone: 510.528-8540 or by e-mail.

• Public Witness for equality and a celebration of the marriage of Don Williams and David Jones at City Hall.

Come with your ideas. Come and sign up for an action team. Come and work together in community.

Rev. Stewart and his family welcome the New Summer of Love, the time when all loving couples can marry.

The clip was filmed this week and is up on YouTube and also on the Society's home page.

When you see it on YouTube, give it 5 stars and share it with your friends... especially those friends who are looking for a church that celebrates "love without judgment and life without limits".

The Faithful Fools welcome you to a free poetry reading and film night this Saturday (June 14) at Fools Court, 234 Hyde Street.

Open-mic poetry is from 4 to 6, and the film begins at 7 pm.

This month's film is Moolaadé by the great Senegalese novelist and filmmaker Ousmane Sembene.

The film follows a group of girls who resist their village community's ritual of female circumcision with the help of a Protection (Moolaadé) invoked by their mother. The subject may sound heavy, but Sembene heads off any hint of exploitation of audience tears or guilt, aiming instead for uplift. Moolaadé uses irony and visual absurdity to poke holes in hypocrisy and orthodoxy — the Fool's role.

Come Saturday and be Foolish yourself. Just show up at 4 or 7, or call the Fools at 474-0508 for more information.

Head Usher Linda Messner (pictured at left) was feted with the 2008 Anne Dillon Award at last Sunday's Annual Meeting. Cited for her unfailing dedication to making visitors and Members feel welcomed, Linda received a standing ovation in tribute to her service to the community.

Denis Paul was ordained a Unitarian Universalist minister by a vote of the Membership. Trustee Thad Smith described Denis' growth in our church and toward his calling, and the congregation responded with cheers and applause.

Bob Bacon, David Jones, Dolores Perez Priem, and Lucy Smith were elected to the Nominating Committee.

Six Members were elected to two-year terms on the Board of Trustees. They are: Ben Bear, Tara Hernandez, Jane Park, Thad Smith, Don Williams, and Bill Wise.

Following the Annual Meeting, the Board of Trustees met to elect its leaders. Starting July 1 the officers will be:

• Moderator -- Jane Park
• Assistant Moderator -- Matt Fuller
• Secretary --Claire Weber
• Treasurer -- Thad Smith