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Blessing of the Animals
Kim Gosney
ALL BELOVED PETS ARE WELCOME!
You know your animal and what would make them comfortable around many other species and people - maybe a leash or a carrier.
You are also welcome to bring photos or a stuffed animal to represent your pet.
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TO WELCOME THE STRANGER
Today James will explore the questions of diversity. He believes it is critical for us as a nation to be as open as possible, and he believes it is equally important for us as a congregation.
Reverend James Ford
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Who's That?
To contact people named in The View please see the PUC Directory which is available in the Members Section of the PUC website. If you need the password for the Members Section, or if you do not have access to a computer, contact the PUC Office for help accessing it. The phone number and office hours are listed each week at the very bottom of The View.
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Heather Clancy, 12 years old, is diagnosed with a pure cell germinoma and is undergoing chemotherapy. It has been a challenging couple of weeks for the family.
Cards are very welcome.
THE PUC FREEZER IS READY TO RECEIVE YOUR MEAL DONATIONS.
Kim Gosney, Minister of Congregational Life, has information available, please learn how you can help the Clancys get through this busy time.
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To have your joy or concern appear here, send it to
joysandconcerns@pacificunitarian.org
or call the PUC office. For information on how to do so, scroll down to the
end of The View.
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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.
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Sunday Hospitality
Volunteers
It takes many hands to
make a Sunday. Special thanks
to all of our volunteers!

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Greeters
Barbara Marriot
Welcoming Trustee
Trish Botsko
Welcome Table
Teri Masters
Wendy Clancy
Top Chef
Congregation Potluck
Usher
Dee Masters
William Koelsch
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We would like to recognize the following members and friends, each of whom agreed to have his or her name shared, who have contributed to the drive to fund the upcoming year. Many thanks to each one of you. You are rising to this year’s challenge, increasing your pledging as a group by just under 15%.
Allison, Louise
Arehart, Robin
Barone, Marlene
Bethune, Michele
Blender, Tracy
Block-Miller, Joyce
Botsko/Bechtol, Trisha & Mike
Buttitta Sandra, Micheal
Childers/Einhorn, Lora & John
Coke/ Light, Ollie & Lillian
Fields, Amy
Garcia, Greg & Melissa
Gleghorn, George & Barbara
Hanner, Betty
Hart, Gary & Lee Ann
Kissner, Janet & Andy
Knipps, Bill
Koelsch, William
Lardiere, Rocco
Lewis, Tracy & Bruce
Marriott, Barbara
Masters, Teri & Dee
Matson-DeKay, Karl & Andrea
McKenzie, Jill
McNeil, Sandy
Meikle, Margo
Moss, Claire
Nitzschner, Connie & Ray
Osborne, Dale
Owen, Susan
Rickey, Kathy
Ripley, Deb & Randy
Saunders, Betty
Shaffer, Judy
Tordella, Jean
Unverzagt, Tara
Wilson, Jeanne
Each one of you is helping to ensure that the good work of PUC can continue. If you are late getting your pledge in this year, there is still time. Register it online using the pledge form or stop by the pledge table this Sunday.
Your 2016-2017 Pledge Team
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The Mountains Are Calling!
The Mountains Are Calling us.... calling us to come together for a party Sat May 14 at 5pm. Calling us to bid on dinners and outings with fellow PUCers; calling us to bid on services or items. Calling us to be a part of the grand annual PUC Auction! This year, a portion of the proceeds will go to the Craig Block Scholarship Fund at Camp de Benneville. The rest of the proceeds go directly to the operating fund of our beloved church.
A lovely meal will be provided by our Food Ministry and there will be a no-host beer and wine bar. Free childcare will also be available. Please RSVP by May 10 at the welcome table if you are interested in childcare that night.
The whispering winds are also calling you to: donate beer or wine, volunteer to bartend the night of the event, help during the live auction portion of the evening, sell raffle tickets and/or submit your event or offering up for auction!
Contact Jen Hocutt, Missy Rogers, Marlene Barone or Barbara Paulson to let us know how you will help or to ask any questions you may have. We look forward to spending the evening with you.
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How To Pledge
It’s easy, and there is no need to pay until the new church year. If you don’t register your pledge now, it can’t be used to plan 2016-2017, and the planning on the final budget starts next week. Stand up and be counted now.
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You can go to the pledge page of the PUC website.
OR
Visit the PUC office, pick up and complete a pledge form.
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Call Tara Unvezagt, Jean Tordella, or Lora Childers and one of us
will complete the form for you over the phone.
If you have questions about donating stock, contact Randy Ripley treasurer@pacificunitarian.org. or Tara Unverzagt tara@southbayfinancialpartners.com.
All contact information is in the PUC directory, which you will find in the Members section of pacificunitarin.org. Tara’s contact information has recently been added at the very end of the directory.
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Upcoming Membership Sessions!
Sign up for May 22...Held 12 - 2 PM.
Following these classes, we will host a New Member Ceremony: SUNDAY, May 29 at 10:30 AM. Sign up, and you will receive the packet to read and to fill out before the session. Get information at the Welcome Table or email Kim Gosney at membership@pacificunitarian.org. We so look forward to getting to know you better!
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Potluck, Pledge & Pet Event
Sunday, April 24 During and After the Service
Get ready for one of the most fun Sundays of the year!
At PUC we all pitch in because that’s just the kind of people we are. And we’ve figured out it’s fun! Bring your potluck item and your pet this Sunday, and take this opportunity to get your very last minute pledge in. (We’ll hold the leash for you.)
Do you make a fantastic crock pot of chili, soup, or something else yummy? Are you known for your delicious side dishes or scrumptious desserts? Vegetarian and vegan options are always popular. Food Ministry will round it all out to make sure there is something for everyone! Drop your potluck contribution off in the kitchen when you arrive, and bring your well behaved pet to the service. Be sure to email Margo ahead of time at margomeikle@yahoo.com with your potluck contribution – and avoid 15 Mac & Cheese dinners!
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