El Salvador and the Interdependent Web
Sunday at 11 in the Church Sanctuary
service conducted by Amy Moses-Lagos
In the age of globalization, our
interdependent web extends to people and
places all over the world. Amy invites you
to explore our interconnections with one
country in Central America, El Salvador.
In the 1980s the United States government
provided support for the military government
of El Salvador during the country's civil
war. At the same time, members of the First
Unitarian Universalist Society of San
Francisco offered sanctuary for refugees
fleeing that same military government.
How does this history relate to our present
and our future? Join us Sunday to find out.
The service will feature a credo by
Dolores Perez Priem. Otto
O'Connor will act as worship associate.
Guitarist Eric Hamilton will play music
composed by Manuel Ponce.
Take Unitarian Universalism into the World
Sunday Religious Education Arts Program at 10 am
from Betty Skwarek
Acting Director of Religious Education
Do you love Unitarian Universalism enough to
help proclaim our message to the world? If
so, come join the Summer Arts group this
Sunday as they head out to Civic Center with
their current program, The Good King.
Even if you haven't participated previously,
your assistance is welcomed.
Meet in the chapel 10 and leave for the Civic
Center at 10:30. The artists will return to
church at 12:15.
If you are long-time members or new to the
congregation, you may join the troupe!
Children are welcome but must be accompanied
by a parent or another adult with written
parental permission. Or,
children may remain with their families for
worship in the Sanctuary.
For more information look for the red, white,
and blue brochure at church or read
it online.
If you have not registered already, you may
register when you come.
Early Childhood: Summer will be
ending way too soon which means one of the
childcare providers, Katya
Shackleford, is returning to college.
Religious Education needs someone new to
round out the teaching team. Most hours
are on Sunday mornings. Applicants must be
at least 18 years old and have 6 hours of
early childhood training or
the equivalent in other training or
experience. The pay is $15 per hour, and you
may apply by contacting Betty at the church
office, 776-4580.
Want to Know More?
from Jim Barnett
Interested in learning more about the
Unitarian Universalist faith, this
congregation, or would you just like to meet
newcomers
and Society members? Then come to the
Newcomer Orientation this Sunday after the 11
am worship service.
You will be invited to share your religious
background, or lack thereof, and share what
you are seeking in a spiritual community.
Your questions will be answered, and
participants will view a short film that
explains much about Unitarian Universalism.
So grab a cup of coffee or tea in the Star
King Room and come to the Murdoch Room at
12:30. Cookies will be provided!
Good and Welfare
We are saddened by the death of David Arneson
who passed away Monday, July 20. David has
been an active member of the Bridge Club for
the past 15 years, he never missed playing
every Wednesday evening. Dave was a member of
the Society in past years and was active on
the architectural committee at one time. He
was a retired engineer from Bechtel.
Marbeth Munn is now out of ICU and
recovering at home after experiencing a mild
heart attack. Cards and calls are
appreciated.
Catherine Savidge has also been in and
out of St. Francis Hospital. We are delighted
to see her at Sunday worship. Pushing a
walker with one hand in a cast is an
impressive feat.
A Gift of History
The Society has
received an original
publication of an address delivered by
Robert Swain at Thomas Starr
King's memorial service on March 15,
1864. Swain was President of the Society and
largely responsible for the calling of Rev.
Starr King to the San Francisco pulpit.
We are indebted to Edith Skewes-Cox,
daughter of Martin and
Betsy Skewes-Cox, for identifying and
bringing this archival document to us.
Everyone Did Dance!
Photographer Sonnie Willis has visual
proof
that, indeed, Everyone Can Dance. Everyone
DID dance at last Saturday's celebration
co-sponsored by the Equal Access Committee.
