Daylight savings give us all a chance to wander out a little longer each night. But, don't stay out too late Saturday, because we hope you'll join us for worship Sunday morning.

Rev. Jacks' sermon will reflect on the powerful, personal, political, and spiritual act of putting one foot in front of the other and stepping out into the world.

Come and hear why, and then how.

Joining Rev. Jacks on the Chancel will be Ministerial Intern Peter Olandt and Worship Associate Julia Thoron. The choir will minister in music.

Why not ask a friend to join you in worship this Sunday?

This Sunday's service will debut a weekly series of commentaries by Members who will share a few words about what the Congregation has meant to them. These personal remarks are preliminary to our Annual Budget Drive, which will culminate on Celebration Sunday April 5.

This week, Julia Thoron who is celebrating her 20th year as a Member of the Society, will kick off this extraordinary series. Last fall, Julia and her husband Sam became familiar faces to millions of TV viewers, speaking publicly for No on 8. You won't want to miss her story.

Saturday night is family and youth time at church with the annual overnight. The fun starts at 5 with a BBQ and potluck. There will be hot dogs, sausages, veggie burgers, salad, plus whatever you bring to share.

If you or your family are not up to camping out at the church, you don't have to stay overnight. And, you are still welcome to attend even if you don't have children.

So come, enjoy the food and company. Stay overnight if you wish! The cost (mostly to cover the food) is just $10 for a whole family and $6 for an unaccompanied adult or $4 for a child friend coming with a family.

Please reserve today by emailing Nancy Buffum so we have enough food!

In adult religious education this week: Ellery Channing's Baltimore Sermon is being read and discussed Sunday at 12:30 in "What Do New Minister's Read."

As fascinating as Channing's insights are, most of us would have had difficulty sitting through the two hours it took for him to deliver this sermon. But as we discuss it, we see how Channing moved Unitarianism toward what it is today. If you want to know more about what Unitarians (Universalists were a separate denomination then) believe and how they got to those beliefs, join this class, 12:30 to 2:00 on the third Sunday of the month. For more information and a copy of the sermon, contact the Religious Education office.

Peter Maiden and Mark Burdett, both activist photographers with Indybay, will show photography of demonstrations and speak about their effectiveness.

The photograph for this article was taken one year ago, March 19, 2008, by Peter Maiden.

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

Several students from the Nancy Deutsch's Intergenerational Poetry Project at Harvey Milk Public School will read their own poems during next Tuesday's SCW lunch.

Following lunch, the program features The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence®.

Since their first appearance in San Francisco on Easter Sunday, 1979, the Sisters have devoted themselves to community service, ministry, and outreach to those on the edges. They promote human rights, respect for diversity, and spiritual enlightenment with unique joy, beauty with humor, and irreverent wit.

Society Members and friends are invited to attend. Sign up at the SCW table Sunday in the Thomas Starr King room or call Cathy Lyon at 334-7484.

There will be a SCW business meeting at 11 followed by the public social time at 11:30. Lunch will be at 12 noon, and the Sisters' program will begin at 1.

We are saddened by the death of long-time member Zelda Peoples last Saturday. A celebration of her life is being planned for early April, and details will be published when they are known. We send our sympathy to Zelda's family and many friends.

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Healing wishes to the family of Senior Minister Rev. Gregory Stewart and husband Stillman Stewart. Influenza has invaded the household and is not leaving quickly.

Up On Top, the free after-school program for low income children, invites you a happy hour benefit today at Minna Gallery.

Come for the live music by the Midnight Sessions, hors d'oeurves by Skyler St. John Catering, and a live raffle.

Tickets are $10 at the door. Or you may purchase them or make a donation online.

Q. Where can you find a Great Deal, a Great Meal & Great Excitement all in one place?
A. At the Great Green Auction, Sunday March 15!

Open bidding will be followed by a live auction and gourmet lunch by the Young Adult Group ($10). Entertainment will feature Jay Roller and Constance Taylor. Bring your BlackBerrys, your calendars, your checkbooks and support the Great Green Auction!

Hot off the Great Green Auction Press - new items added to bid on!

• Friends visiting in August? How about a beautiful Potreo Hill stay in a flat overlooking San Francisco?
• Looking for kid fun? Bid on tickets to Bay Area Storytelling Festival.
• Curious about a Master Class with SF Opera? Bid on tickets to attend a master class.

Sunday, March 22, is World Water Day by proclamation of the United Nations. Members and friends will be joining other Unitarian Universalists from across the state in Los Angeles for a Water March.

With California's drought in the news everywhere and the impending introduction of a Human Right to Water Bill in the California legislature, the time is ripe for a widened public discussion and examination of water issues in our state and beyond.

If you are interested in attending but need a ride to LA for the event, please contact Linda Harris at 215-7292 or by email.

Next Thursday (March 19) is the 6th Anniversary of the war and occupation of Iraq. Join the Unitarian Universalists for Peace and other peace groups at Market and Montgomery to March for a change in our nation's priorities.

Come honor Iraqi, Afghan, and American war dead; hear a poetry reading with Jack Hirschman, San Francisco Poet Laureate; and, learn about campaign to cut the military budget.

We will gather to:

• Cut the US military budget by 25% as a first step
• End the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan now
• Fund jobs, education, and health care - not war!

Just show up and join the public peace community. Or, call Dolores at 387-2287 for more information.

John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America will speak on "Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World" at this year's luncheon co-sponsored by the Unitarian Universalists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (UUFETA) and the San Francisco Vegetarian Society.

The address will be preceded by a cooking demonstration with Patti Breitman, author of How to Eat Like A Vegetarian Even if You Never Want to Be One and a vegetarian lunch. Kim Sturla, Director of Animal Place, a Sanctuary for Farm Animals, will also address the group.

Following John's talk, he will be available for a Q&A session and will sign books. UUFETA will also hold their annual Raffle offering numerous exciting prizes.

Reservations are a must! Just RSVP by email to Dolores or San Francisco Vegetarian Society at 273-5481. The requested donation is $5 with a sliding scale for students, seniors, and the disabled.

After the worship service on Sunday, April 5, the Congregation will share a celebratory luncheon in the Martin Luther King Room. Celebration Sunday will be the culmination of the Society's Annual Budget Drive.

The meal is complimentary but the cooks request reservations so we have space and food for everyone. Please mark your calendar for Celebration Sunday, and fill out a reservation card during the service or stop by the Annual Budget Drive table at coffee hour.

The photograph accompanying this story is from last Saturday's Leadership Celebration, the kick-off event for the budget drive.

It's time! Photo sessions for church members begin Tuesday (March 17).

If you provided your email address when you registered, you will receive a reminder 24 hours in advance. If you want to check your date, call the front desk. We'll keep a print out handy.

And if you haven't yet scheduled yet, please do it now on line. Our photo directory will not be complete without you!

Christine is not a Christian, but she has made a place for Mary.