As a Regional Organizer for the CA Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, Darcy is hosting an open informational and organizational meeting for those interested in creating a service honoring the messiness of justice work. The anniversary is January 22nd. For more information, contact the office or visit http://tinyurl.com/LegaciesOfJustice.
Your generous participation in Guest at Your Table makes you part of the change that UUSC works toward throughout the world. Please take a box home with you Sunday. Bring your box back Christmas Eve.
Please plan on joining us for a relaxing, candlelit, meditative service on Tuesday, December 11, at 7 p.m. Take a few moments to escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to reflect in peaceful quiet.
By Bob Britton It has been nearly 10 years since Starr King Church was certified as a Welcoming Congregation. Many of the members of that Welcoming Congregation Committee have moved out of the area, but we are looking forward to renewing our status as a congregation welcoming of LBGTQ people and their allies. Back then … Continue reading Our Original Welcoming Congregation Program
Our Starr King book club met Thursday, November 8, at the Kinnears’ house. We had five people at the discussion, including Terry Hunt, Ruth Kuftin, Jo Murdoch, Donnie Rett, and Joyce Kinnear. After sipping tea and eating cookies, we moved to the book discussion portion. The book under discussion was “Little Bee” by Chris Cleave. … Continue reading Book Club – November 2012
The Flaming Chalice Newsletter, November 2012
On October 7, 2012, we had the first meeting of the Welcoming Congregation Refresher Program task force. Attendees: Beth Ogilvie (chair), Regina Fasano, Bob Meyerson, Joy Johnson, Georgia Gruver, John Gruver, Karen Cook, Lea Casini, Frank Satterwhite, Colleen Dino, Dirk Dino, Katie Kandarian-Morris, Heidi Green, Susan Straghalis. [Did I miss anyone?] Action items [status updated … Continue reading Welcoming Congregation Refresher Program Task Force, meeting 1
I think the first response to that is to question the very idea of “gay” rights. I think the proper context is “civil” rights. And therein lies my answer to the question. I grew up in a largely ethnic area, where my religion was in the minority. I was not just a Jew, I was, … Continue reading Why Should I Care About Gay Rights by Bob Meyerson
Moral GPS—that is what the lesson plan should have been. This is what a teacher graciously pointed out to me after leading children that day. The lesson was centered on this idea of a “Moral Compass.” What I did not think about was this: is a compass something our children will understand or ever actually … Continue reading Religious Exploration Blog – November 2012
Settling in. As the seasons change, and we tend to move indoors, we’re also adjusting to new ministry team members. I’m enjoying doing this good work with Darcy and with Roy, and I’m hoping you are finding time to get to know them, too. I’m hoping you’ve been able to make time to read their … Continue reading Katie’s Bay View – Tapestry of Faith
