"The Creative Universe's Workshop" - A creative play about our planet's birth, wherein humans are given the precious gift of freedom. Kim is our director, Vicki is our prop master and talent director and Severin is our music conductor. You are among the stars!
Kim Gosney
February 14th Sermon
VALENTINE'S ARROWS
James wants to explore some aspects of love, a most powerful and dangerous thing.
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§ If you have a pastoral concern, or know of someone in need, please contact Kim Gosney, our Minister of Congregational Life at (310)504-4919 or email pastoralcare@pacificunitarian.org.
The BLACK AND WHITE CONCERT is coming up soon – Saturday, Feb. 13th at 7:30 pm. This is a fun annual benefit event that features piano music by our own members and special guests. Everyone is encouraged to dress in black and white formal attire. Dig out that tux or sequin-studded black dress that hasn’t seen the light of day for years gone by. Extravagant headgear is also encouraged. After the concert we treat ourselves to a potluck of exclusively black and white finger food. Remember to bring finger food – nothing that needs a fork or other utensil. Tickets are reasonably priced at $20 in advance and $25 at the door, but you can always give more.
At Sunday’s Town Hall meeting, nearly 60 of you hearty souls braved the fierce southern California winter weather to hear about volunteer opportunities at PUC. One of the presentations was by Clay Bosler, on behalf of the Ministerial Search Committee Nominating Committee, aka Transition Team (phew!) During his presentation, Clay announced that they are seeking nominations (or volunteers) who will be willing to serve on the seven member committee that will be charged with leading the church in its search for a new, called minister. Members of this committee must be members in good standing at PUC, willing and able to serve on this vitally important committee for approximately 18 months, beginning in April or May. The team will ideally have seven dedicated, hard-working folks who represent our congregation demographically, theologically, and functionally (Social Justice, RE, Music, Worship, Food Ministry). Computer skills would be most welcome, but the ability to maintain confidentiality, and to work effectively as a member of the team are paramount. While the work will be demanding, especially between January and June of 2017, it is both vitally important and ultimately rewarding work. So, won’t you please consider whether you, or someone you know here at PUC, should be considered for this team? If so, please submit their names to the nominating committee at:
We’re looking to have nominations in by Saint Valentine’s Day, so please consider making this very special offering to our beloved PUC by February 14th. The nominating committee will then be working with this list to ensure we have a solid, well-balanced team, and will be presenting a slate of seven candidates for the congregation to vote on at an April 3rd congregational meeting. The nominating committee consists of Clay Bosler, Lee Ann Hart, Judy Shaffer and Joani Thompson; any of whom will be willing and able to address any questions you may have. Much more information on this process is also available in the UUA Settlement Handbook* on the UUA website.
It is that time of the fiscal year when your Finance Committee begins work on the operating budget for next fiscal year (July1, 2016 to June 30, 2017). See a committee chair or staff member if you want to influence their budget input. Don’t know who’s on committees? Check in the office or contact the Finance Committee at finance@pacificunitarian.org. Committee chairs - the budget request forms have been emailed to each of you and are available in the church office in the Finance Committee mailbox - completed forms are due back by February 21st. Contact a member of the Finance Committee if you have any questions:
Randy Ripley, Trish Botsko, Ben Cowan, Ann Bailey, Claire Moss, Missy Rogers or Judy Shaffer.
There are still places available for your 5-12-year-old at Parents' Night Out on Saturday, February 13. We will be available from 5p.m. To 9:45 p.m. To make sure your child (children) have a great time with PUC friends while you get some time to enjoy a night off. This is a fund raiser for us and an opportunity for you, so sign up this Sunday at the Welcome table. If you want to attend the Black and White Concert, (and who does not want to enjoy this popular musical event at PUC?), we are your most convenient option. Want to bring friends to the Black and White Concert? They too, are welcomed to use Parents' Night Out for childcare needs.
If you might be interested in teaching one Sunday a month or more in our RE program, please get in touch with me. This would require about 30 mins ahead of the class to familiarize yourself with the lesson, and leaving Sunday service with the children and teaching until about 11:30, when the service lets out. What could be more rewarding than building relationships with the future of our church?
Thanks to Missy Rogers for capably organizing Secret Pals again this year. Thanks also to all participants. This fun and easy way to make friends across generations will culminate on February 14th, when identities are revealed and Pals have lunch together on the patio.
“I think trees should bloom earlier in the spring. They act like they are on a schedule. It’s not like they have anywhere to go.”
― Jarod Kintz, This Book is Not FOR SALE
It is hardly the first week of February.
And spring is more than a month away but when the sun shines and the air is the tiniest bit warm, the friends easily forget the wind, rain or the chilling cold from the night before. It doesn’t help that the beautiful ornamental pear tree outside the Voyager’s room is teasing us with buds and flowers and the hills around us are already emerald green.
Young children need to experience their learning with their whole bodies, so when they start acting like “kids” (baby goats), all one can do is open the doors, shoo them outside and start looking for seeds and Dixie cups.
Has spring really sprung?!
I don’t look forward to telling the winter veggies, they better hurry up.
A Spanish language conversation group will be forming soon. We will meet in the Library on the 1st and 3rd Satrurdays at 10:00 a.m. (alternating with the French group which is on the 2nd and 4th).
For Further Information contact Kimiko Miwa or Barbara Paulsen.
February: The Boys in the Boat -Daniel James Brown
March: All the Light We Cannot See - Anthony Doerr
April: A Tale for the Time Being - Ruth Ozeki
May: The Jane Austen Bookclub - Karen Joy Fowler
Gentle Yoga Class for All Wednesdays 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Henriksen Hall
A class designed for all levels, shapes, and ages. We will focus on a gentle practice through movement to help unblock your flow of energy and increase your mental and physical flexibility while releasing stress and enhancing body awareness. Poses and exercises build strength, relieve pain and stress, and improve balance. Questions: Debi@omhappy.com.
Additional details on the specific topics will be distributed prior to the meetings.
April 3, 2016 Town Hall Making PUC Work for You – PUC’s Organizational Structure & Governance Part III
May 1, 2016 Town Hall Annual Business Meeting Preview & Dialogue
June 5, 2016 Congregational Meeting Annual Business Meeting
The PUC Board of Trustees
John Einhorn -President Bruce Lewis -Vice President Randy Ripley -Treasurer Trish Botsko -Secretary
Mike Buttitta Ben Cowan Dee Masters James Ford – ex officio
Ways to Contact Your Trustees
board@pacificunitarian.org This email is forwarded to the trustees, Lead Minister, Director of Congregational Advancement, Director of Religious Education, and Pacific Sage Preschool Director.
John Einhorn, President johneinhornrhino@gmail.com Randy Ripley, Treasurer treasurer@pacificunitarian.org Phone numbers and individual email addresses for all other Trustees can be found in the Member Directory.
Hours for Reverend James Ford, Interim Minister Appointments are always recommended. Tuesday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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