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1 June 2017 Number 6 Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura 5654 Ralston Street Ventura, CA 805/ Flower Communion We will participate in a uniquely Unitarian Universalist ritual of Flower Communion on Sunday, June 11. This service dates back to Czechoslovakia between the world wars. It symbolizes the beauty and power of community, and the possibilities of hope and resistance. Everyone is invited to bring a flower from your garden or from the corner store bright and sassy or delicate and sweet. We will put our flowers into a common bower and at the end of church everyone will go home with a different flower. Then we ll all stick around for the Annual Congregational Meeting! Looking for a Connection? Covenant sign-ups coming soon! Sunday Services Music: 9:45 Service: 10am May 7 June 4 Awakening Young Souls, an All- Generations RE Sunday The Religious Education classes and teachers Rev. Dana Worsnop and Worship Associate Tanner Linden. Inreach/Outreach Vote after the service. Don t forget to vote for the groups to receive our Sunday offerings from July October. June 11 Hope Blooming, an All- Generations Flower Communion Service Rev. Dana Worsnop and Worship Associate Celia Ortenberg. June 18 A Celebration of the Summer Solstice UUCV Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans and Celia Ortenberg Worship Associate. June 25 Belonging Beverly Jordan and Worship Associate Andy Edgar-Beltran Bookstore Update We have ordered more Cafe Salvador coffee! Is there something else you wished we would carry? Let Pam Waldron know and she will look into ordering it. Reminder; Pam Waldron will be happy to embroider a chalice on your shirt for a donation to the bookstore. Contact Pam for more information. Looking Ahead: Watch for our 2nd Annual End of the Summer sale! Inside Ministry News... 2 Notes from President's Desk... 3 Social Action... 4 Religious Education News... 5 UU Things to Do Committee News... 8 June Calendar... 9 UU Principles...10 Like the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura on Facebook. It s one more way to stay connected. We, the members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura, united by our liberal religious tradition, seek truths, and meaning, and commit to right action. We will nurture our congregation and carry our principles forth to better ourselves, our community, and our planet. To these purposes, we pledge our hearts and hands, our minds and means.

2 Minister s Column It s hard to believe that we re coming on a year together. There has been so much goodness and many things accomplished. A new ministry is full of changes. It s a time of transition, which has its challenges. We are on the brink of one of the biggest changes of all our beloved Becky Burnham will be retiring in a month. She has been the beating heart of this congregation for more than a decade. She knows every nook and cranny in the church. She knows where things go, where to find things when they re not where they re supposed to be. She keeps track of stacks of numbers. It sometimes feels like she gets tasks done five minutes before I even ask. Becky is a bright spirit who brings much humor and even playfulness to the world. Though I grumble about it sometimes, she almost always has something sweet to offer a bowl of candy at her desk, a clear Christmas ornament filled with candy. I treasure the sea glass necklaces she makes, and find myself trolling the beaches for tempest-tossed glass to keep her supplies fully stocked. By the time you are reading this we will have a new person hired and Becky will be training her or him. This is simply the kind of dedication and thoroughness she has always brought to her work at UUCV. I wish there were a way to download her institutional memory directly into the mind of our new administrator. We will miss her greatly, and we ll even feel a bit lost at first. We will find our way, in part because Becky has set up clear and efficient processes and procedures. As we will be welcoming two new staff people our new administrator on July 1 and our new DRE on August 1 we have some big thank you's to express. So be sure to come to church on June 4 when we will formally thank and acknowledge Becky and Acting DRE Joyce Faber for their service to the church. Neither of them wants any particular fuss made of course but I ve explained that we need to fuss over them at least a bit. We need to offer them our heart-felt thanks as much (or more) than they need to be thanked. It will truly be a new era in the history of the church. Both of their memories and their gifts will be a part of any success we have going forward. I wouldn t have made it through my first year here in Ventura without Becky s and Joyce s hard work and unwavering support. So much love to you both, Rev. Dana Welcome New Members by Beverly Jordan, Membership Manager Peggy Anders, Aubrey Jordan, Tanner Linden, Helen McPherson, Robert March, Mia Michaels, Brian Mitchell and Alan Peters! We are better together! News from Stewardship Team by Yukio Okano The Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura is happy to announce two of our members, Krista Mendelsohn and Bob Newman, have made most generous donations to the church. Both Krista and Bob have been actively involved in church activities. Krista s gift of $20,000 was given in memory of her father, Jack Pease. Krista s donation will be used towards the rebuilding of the church s outdoor playground to create an Outdoor Sanctuary. Plans for this wonderful project will soon be shared with the congregation. Bob served as a member of the search committee to select a new Director of Religious Education. His gift of $20,000 has been designated to further develop children s religious education, especially to build programs for teenagers. Bob's gift will also be used to help the new Director of Religious Education move and settle into her new office. We thank Krista and Bob for their deep generosity and demonstration of love and support for the values and work of this congregation. ADULT PROGRAMS by Beverly Jordan, Membership Manager The newly formed Adult Programs Coordinating Team (APCT) includes myself, Xenia Young and Annette Gale. APCT oversees both the Spiritual Growth Programs and The Adult Programs. If you are interested in facilitating an adult program at the church, contact us for an application. We d enjoy hearing your ideas.! Beverly@uuventura.org Like the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura on Facebook. It s one more way to stay connected. June On Common Ground UU Church of Ventura

3 Newsletter Submittals We value your contributions and very much appreciate submittals. Send submissions to On Common Ground to Next Newsletter Deadline June 18 at Noon Next issue is July 2017 On Common Ground is a monthly publication of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura, 5654 Ralston Street, Ventura, CA Minister - Rev. Dana Worsnop Office Hours: by Appointment 503/ rev.dana.worsnop@uuventura.org Affiliate Minister - Rev. Carolyn Price uurevclprice@gmail.com Membership Manager - Beverly Jordan 805/ , ext beverly@uuventura.org Director of Religious Education - Position open dre@uuventura.org Office Manager - Becky Burnham Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9am - 3pm Wed: 9am - 2:30pm Phone: 805/ , ext 100 Call first to ensure Becky is onsite. Church Office Phone: 805/ FAX: 805/ office@uuventura.org Music Director - Carolyn Howard carolynhowardvoice@gmail.com On Common Ground Editors: Shelah Wilgus...805/ preblest@pacbell.net Tessa Weeks...805/ tessaweeks@mac.com Notes from the President s Desk The Fifth Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and society at large. On June 11 following our Sunday Service we will be holding our Annual Meeting. By now you should have received a packet in the mail containing informational materials on the issues we will be addressing and voting upon at the meeting. This is our opportunity to fulfill the Fifth Principle and consider in the process that this action is part of one s own spiritual practice as a Unitarian Universalist. In our society voting is an event that comes up often enough that many people do not even bother with the process. They think their vote does not matter or others will make the right decisions. On another level voting rights are under attack and it is all anyone can do to preserve them. Whenever you have the opportunity to have your voice heard please take the time to be informed about the issues and speak out with your vote. Much of the Annual Meeting is routine and yet essential to our Mission. There is a budget to be voted on by the congregation. The budget comes to us after having been prepared by a sub-committee. It was reviewed by the Finance committee and previewed by the Board for recommendations. After all of that it was then revised and finalized by the sub-committee and Finance Committee. Finally the Board gave its approval for presentation to the congregation. Our budget represents many hours of work by people who have thought deeply about the future of our church. It is easy to get caught up with details and minutia with a budget. I ask that you trust that portion of the process to those we have entrusted to do the preparing of the budget. Consider instead the big picture. Does this budget help us live out our values? There is a Slate of candidates to vote upon for positions on the Board, on the Leadership Committee and on the Endowment and Memorial Fund Committee. Even though these positions are filled by a democratic process, facilitated by the work of the Leadership Committee, the folks who will fill the vacancies are just like you. They are dedicated and willing volunteers who will be trying to help the UUCV fulfill its Mission and Vision. They deserve our support. We will be voting on a change to the By-Laws. This request is the result of work undertaken earlier in the year by the sub-committee on Major Maintenance. Based on that work the Ministry and Operations Team drafted a By-Law change that permits the Board to authorize projects to be funded with money from the Major Maintenance Fund. Currently there is a 2% cap on the Board s authority to spend any money without a vote of the congregation. A cap on discretionary spending makes sense for the Operational Budget of the church but not for the ongoing and repetitive maintenance of our facility. We are asking that the 2% cap not apply to the Major Maintenance Fund. These are only some of the issues we will be deciding as we prepare to begin the year. Thank you everyone for all you do to make the UUCV the beacon of light and prophetic voice that it is. See you at the Annual Meeting. Living in Paradise, Bryan Buck, President June On Common Ground UU Church of Ventura

4 Social Action Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness. Seneca Social Action News Edith Ball, Chair Ventura County Home Share Ventura County manages a home share program linking people with an extra room in their house to people needing housing. Simply put, HomeSharing is an arrangement where two or more unrelated people share a dwelling, each having her or his private space and sharing certain common areas. Both the provider and seeker of housing are screened by the Agency. Empty nesters widowers, widows, or folks with extra rooms may be interested in co-housing. The housing seekers could be college students, recently relocated professionals, newly divorced people, people needing low-income housing, etc. Some providers charge rent and other providers arrange for housing in exchange for pet/house sitting, maintenance chores, help with utility costs, after school care, etc. Some situations may even allow companion animals. This program is not intended to provide housing in lieu of medical assistance. Sign up for the program at Ventura County Home Share at ventura.org/vcaaa/homeshare or 805/ Monthly Dinner for Riverhaven Thank you to all who have contributed to the monthly dinner UUCV provides for Riverhaven residents. Pam and Jim Waldron have offered to oversee this program. Sign up at the Social Action table. Contact Pam or Jim at pimandjam@ roadrunner.com or 805/ July 2nd Mindful Eating Potluck Barbeque Are you planning a 4th of July barbeque and would like to offer sustainable, earth and health friendly vegetarian or vegan dishes? Now is your chance to find out how. The 7th Principle Environmental Action Team will be hosting a Mindful Eating Potluck Barbeque on Sunday July 2nd right after church. More info in July newsletter. June Inreach/Outreach June 4: River Haven Transitional Housing Community Funds help with expenses the budget doesn t cover at this supportive community where homeless individuals can live in harmony and learn to overcome obstacles preventing them from maintaining housing. June 11: Ventura Homeless Prevention Fund Funds prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless due to a one-time event such as accident or illness and pay the rent so a temporary loss of income or unexpected expense does not result in loss of housing. June 18: LUYV: Park Outreach Team Funds make it possible for the team to continue outreach in the homeless community in Ventura s parks. June 25: UUCV Inreach/Outreach fund Funds assist those in our own local and church community when the need for help arises. Thanks for your donations, Anne Escobedo May Inreach/Outreach News What we spend, we lose. What we keep will be left for others. What we give away will be ours forever. David McGee In late April and early May your donations went to help families that care for foster and kinship children, homeless who live in our parks, individuals and families in danger of losing their housing, and those in our local and church community who need assistance. The congregation collected $664 for Heart 2 Heart, which will increase the supply of furniture items this Ventura County nonprofit has available to foster and kinship families who shop for items they desperately need to provide for the children placed in their care. The Park Outreach Team received $538 to allow these volunteers to continue outreach in the homeless community in Ventura s parks. The amount of $610 went to Ventura Homeless Prevention Fund to be used to prevent Ventura families and individuals from falling into homeless because of a one-time event such as an accident or illness. Funds pay the rent so a temporary loss of income or unexpected expense does not result in eviction. The offering of $1,163 was collected for the UUCV Inreach/Outreach fund which is available when need arises within our local and church community. June On Common Ground UU Church of Ventura

5 Religious Education May 2017 NEWS from Religious Education Mina Nichols reporting Exciting Learning In RE June 4 - RE Sunday Gina Norstedt, Acting RE Director June 11 - Flower Communion service, Rena Pezzuto, Acting RE Director Saturday June 17 - Kids corps visit to Lexington Assisted Living. June 18 - RE Fathers day, Erica Duffy, Acting RE Director June 25 - Summer RE begins, Mina Nichols, Acting RE Director June Birthdays Gerrick M. 6/5 Thomas F. 6/15 Catalina A 6/21 Tanner A 6/21 Pre K-1st Teaching Team: Laurie Lemson lead, Cheryl Gilbert, Katie Hutchins, Irma Sixbey, Gerri Woodson 2nd-5th Teaching Team: Lauren Copus, David Smith, MaryKay Lambert, Jeff Steves, Phoebe Higgins 6th-8th Teaching Team: Chris C De Baca, Michael Pezzuto, Marge Lorraine, Gina Norstedt, Mina Nichols, Ray Vargas RE Summer Program Coordinator Job Opportunity The RE Committee is actively searching for someone to run the RE Summer Program which runs from June 25 to August 25. Summer program coordinator is a PAID position for 10 hours per week. If you have any interest and experience in running such a program, and want more information please contact Rena Pezzuto rpblinking@ gmail.com. All church Sunday June 4 All church Picnic & BBQ 11:30 Arroyo Verde Park Bring something to BBQ, plates & utensils, a dish or dessert to share Juice, condiments, and grills provided by the RE committee. We'll also have a bouncer, games and hiking. Congratulate our children, youth and teachers, enjoy good food, see your friends and make new ones. More information see Erica Duffy June 9 THANK YOU Party for all RE Teachers & Aides & Volunteers 5-7pm Berg Hall Drinks and Appetizers Child Care on request Get connected with UUCV on Facebook Another way to keep in touch with UUCV goings-on is to like our Facebook page. Look for Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura and like the page to get inspiration and information throughout the week. Another page, the Unitarian Universalist Facebook of Ventura is a community page, with no formal affiliation to UUCV, where you may find information about non-church-sponsored events as well as general conversation and comment. June On Common Ground UU Church of Ventura

6 UU Things To Do Adult Programs Adult Programs is bursting with opportunities for connection, reflection and growth. Check the newsletter and Adult Programs Board for info about additional classes. For information on ongoing programs, pick up an Adult Education brochure available at the AP Bulletin Board in Berg Hall. Meditation and Buddhist Practice with Friendship Sangha of the Heart Monday 7pm Church Sanctuary Evening of Mindfulness Every Monday, 7pm. All are welcome. Sangha.org/meditation Silent Meditative Vegetarian Potluck 5th Mondays only. Info: Friendship- Sangha.org/meditation/SilentMeals Intro to Meditation Monday, June 12 6:30pm in Sanctuary. info: Friendship- All are welcome. org/meditation/intro Contact: Neal Ortenberg 805/ or Website FriendshipSangha.org Sponsored by the Friendship Sangha of the Heart, a UUCV Spiritual Growth Program Bridge Wed 1-3pm West Alcove The UU Bridge plays friendly games of contract bridge, and tries to accommodate different experience levels. Join us to have fun and stretch your mind. Open Men's Support June 1 & 15 (1st & 3rdThurs) 7-9pm Garage ALL ARE WELCOME Men talk about more than sports and politics in the Open Men s Support. All men in the UU community and beyond are welcome to attend this group to enjoy fellowship, camaraderie and personal sharing. Contact: Dale Condra, 805/ , dalecondra@ juno.com Seminar In Humanist Philosophy June 11 & 25 (2nd & 4th Sun) 11:30am -1pm Conference Room A Humanist search for meaning eschews religious dogma in favor of science-based, rational, human-centered values and ethics. Join the conversation. All are welcome! Contacts: Diana Goodrow, 805/ , goodrowdh@ aol.com or Julie Moore, 805/ , werfamilyvideos@aol.com UUniques 50+ Potluck Thurs June 22 6:30pm Berg Hall Join us for conversation and good food. Bring a dish to share and your own plates and cutlery. There will be a speaker. For info contact Merle & Pat Oberg at 805/ , 3723emlo@gmail.com.. Thursday Bookgroup Thurs 10-11:15am The UU Thursday book group reads non-fiction and meets weekly. Books of wide-ranging topics are recommended by members and are chosen by consensus. Discussions are similarly wideranging and tend to be lively... never boring, never contentious. Both congregation members and non-members are invited. Check us out. You will be warmly welcomed. Contacts: Marcy Burns, mburns4430@roadrunner.com Wed 3-4pm Berg Hall Women's Voices: Discussion and Support O1st & 3rd Tues 11-1pm West Alcove pen women s group explores women s roles and issues. Open to all women. Contacts: Suzanne Olsen, 805/ , suzth2@charter.net or Anne Escobedo, 805/ , anne.escobedo@sbcglobal.net. Men s Breakfast Bunch Saturday June 3 9am Marie Callendars in Ventura Join us for food and conversation.we are better together. All men welcome. Contact: Ray Escobedo, 805/ Fun Book Club June 18 Sunday 11:30am West Alcove We meet on the couches in the rear of the sanctuary, read one book a month, and discuss it with the aid of questions. All are welcome. Reading List: June: The Light Between Oceans: A Novel by ML Steadman, July: Best Boy by Eli Gottlieb, August: When I Found You by Catherine Ryan Hyde Contact: Dorothy Fast Horse 805/ dfasthorse@aol.com. Like the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura on Facebook. It s one more way to stay connected. June On Common Ground UU Church of Ventura

7 UU Things To Do Adult Programs B&G An Invitation from Buildings and Grounds by Linda Pietrzak The Building and Grounds team really appreciates all the members of the church who have come out to help at our monthly Work Parties. We have had members of a Covenant, people who want to beautify a specific part of the church and people who just want to check out a "work party." Whatever the reason, we appreciate your being there with us. Let me give you a brief picture of what the work party morning looks like. Whenever you arrive, someone, usually Joyce Sattler, will greet you in the garage. She will show you a list of jobs. If you have a particular area of interested will talk with you about it. Then she will the refreshments that (always have plenty) and the famous couches where we often take a break, especially at the end of the morning to go over all we have done and congratulate each other on a job well done. If you would rather not work outside, there are all variety of inside jobs and we will help you find something that fits your interest. As school is ending and a lot of the associated activities are winding down, think about some family time together working at the church. It is a way to show your children giving to the community is part of belonging. Hope to see you on the third Saturday of each month. 96th Birthday Party Potluck to celebrate the life of Raphael Canton Saturday, June 3 11am - 2pm Berg Hall Come celebrate the wonderful person who is Raphael! Bring a lunch dish to share. You are encouraged to write a limerick, share stories and remembrances. All are invited. Charlas Comtemporaneas Estamos juntándonos en RE4 (el epacio apartado al fondo de Berg Hall) el primer y tercer domingo de cada mes a las 11:15. Si hablan español y gozan de platicar, compartir ideas y explorar temas de actualidad no dejen de asistir. Aunque los temas serán interesantes, el propósito de la junta es siempre él de hablar en español. Para informes comuníquense con Janette Daniel-Whitney janettedw@ charter.net y Silvia Garcia Hutchins silviahutchins190@gmail.com. UU Hikers June 3 (1st Saturday) 8am June s hike is to Santa Paul Canyon and the Punchbowl. The Punchbowl is a scenic narrow gorge and popular swimming hole and water fall on Santa Paula Creek. The hike is about 7 miles with an elevation gain of about 700. There are stream crossings and rocky trail. The trailhead is Thomas Aquinas College. Return to church around 2-3pm. Leave at 8am sharp from the church. Contact: Mike Sixbey 805/ FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHT 7pm Enter at back door June 2 Just Like A Woman, 2012, R for language and a scene of sexuality. Two young Chicago women with troubled marriages take a road trip to New Mexico to work as belly dancers. Director Rachid Bouchareb. Closed captioned. June 9 In A Better World, 2010, R for violent content. Danish with English subtitles. This is a complex work, whose whole, including themes of peace and non-violence, is far greater than its parts. The basic plot is a familiar story: a new student is bullied. Another boy, also an outcast, helps the bullied boy to enact revenge against his main tormentor. The film s message examines the perceived necessity of violence vs the strength to walk away from volatile situations. Won Best Foreign Film Oscar. Stars Trine Dyrholm and Mikael Persbrandt. Director Susanne Bier. June 16 A Dog s Purpose, 2017, PG The premise, which sounds preposterous, is the story of a dog being reincarnated with different owners and families. In fact, it is an uplifting, beautifully acted, well-told story about what is important in life. Stars Dennis Quaid. Director Lasse Hallström. Closed captioned. June 23 Monsoon Wedding, 2001, R for language. The passionate nature of the Punjabi community in New Delhi is in full bloom during the organized chaos of the five days preceding the celebration of a wedding. Modern and traditional elements intermix as two families join together to become in-laws, forming new relationships, and revealing startling family secrets. Director Mira Nair. Closed captioned. June 30 What s Eating Gilbert Grape, 1993, PG-13. This film features remarkable acting from both Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio, who play brothers whose neglectful mother leaves them to their own devices. DiCaprio, who was a teenage actor when he made the movie, received a Best Supporting Actor nomination. Co-stars Mary Steenburgen and Juliette Lewis. Director Lasse Hallström. June On Common Ground UU Church of Ventura

8 Committee on Ministry by Gary Zinik T he purpose of this article is (1) explain the function of the Committee on Ministry (COM), (2) contrast it with the former Ministerial Relations Committee (MRC) that it replaces, and (3) inform members who we are and how we can be of service. These ideas come from the book Moving on From Church Folly Lane, by Rev. Robert Latham. The COM is comprised of church members who are appointed by the Minister and approved by the Board to serve a 2 year term. We meet monthly with the Minister to discuss church life and the health of the congregation. The COM replaces the Ministerial Relations Committee, which assumed the minister and other church leaders owned the congregation and its mission. In some churches the MRC served a public relations function to preserve the relationship between the minister and the congregation. It was therefore vulnerable to triangulation and an us versus them trap that could lead to taking sides and creating divisions. In contrast, the COM is devoted to the fulfillment of the religious mission of the entire congregation. The new COM model assumes the congregation owns its mission and ministry, and its purpose is to promote that mission to both the church community and the world at large. The COM is concerned with the spiritual health of the entire congregation. The Latin phrase Pars Pro Toto captures that wisdom, which means the parts exist for the sake of the whole. This wisdom defines the COM s existence and purpose. We serve an ombudsman function to support, advise, and problem-solve church issues and concerns. We are here to listen and mediate when disputes arise in the congregation, always with the aim to uphold our Covenant of Right Relations and increase commitment to our Beloved Community. The COM is also charged with conducting periodic assessments of the congregation and the minister to keep a finger on the pulse of the church s goals, needs, and concerns. This brings us to the question: What is the religious mission of this congregation? We ask you to ponder that question and at some point we may re-visit our Mission Statement to answer it. Please contact us if we can be of service. Kitty Merrill, , kitty_merrill@hotmail.com Dorothy Wootan, , dorothywootan@yahoo.com Gary Zinik, , gzinik@gmail.com Committee News Finance Facts from the Finance Committee May 2017 Our Celebration Sunday service, April 26 completed this year s annual pledge campaign.the celebration was for your generosity with your time and money for our congregational lives. This is the first year in many that we had a Stewardship Team, led by Maura Raffensperger with much help from Reverend Dana Worsnop, Kappy Paulson, Yukio Okano, and the Kitchen crew and other helpers. It was a great party! The financial results of your participation generated a net increase in annual pledges of 4.8%, or nearly $15,510 in increased annual pledges as of May 1, 2017 compared with annual pledges on record as of February 28, If needed, you can change your future pledge amount at any time by notifying Becky Burnham, UUCV Office Manager, at 805/ , ext.100, or office@uuventura.org. You can make one-time donations or set up automatic pledge payments at Click Give at the top right of the home page, then follow the instructions for single or scheduled payments, or contact David Smith at 805/ or davidpaseo@verizon.net. Membership Committee by Gudrun Eastham During the recent New Member Celebration held in Berg Hall, eight people signed the Membership Book, shared their views about what joining our church means, met several church Board members, received permanent name tags, enjoyed sweet treats and fruit, and prepared for the New Member Recognition Ceremony held during the May 7 Worship Service. The Recognition Ceremony was especially meaningful and memorable for all attendees because the children were again invited to stay and witness new members ceremoniously lighting candles and hearing the new member litany. I thank each of you who participated in helping to launch this recent new members group, facilitating and speaking at the Pathway to Membership workshops and New Member Chats, setting up/taking down furniture, bringing refreshments, cleaning up, photographing new members, braiding blue ribbon leis, and making visitors and new members feel welcomed. Look at the New Member bulletin board in Berg Hall where photos and brief bios are posted. Chat with our new members, who are wearing blue and white name tags just like you as well as blue ribbon leis, and, if being on the Greeter Team has ever interested you...now's your chance to volunteer to perform welcoming tasks before, during and after the Sunday Worship Service. Contact me anytime at druzel@msn.com or call 805/ June On Common Ground UU Church of Ventura

9 June 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 10am - Book Club 7pm - Mens III 2 7pm - Movie Night 3 8am - UU Hikers 9am - Mens Breakfast Bunch National Rose Month 11am - Canton Birthday Party 4 10am - Worship Service 11:30am - Outdoor Sanctuary 11:45am - Environmental Action 11:45am - Women s 11:45am Charlas Contemporaneas 12pm - All Church Picnic 11 10am - Worship Service 11:30am - Annual Congregational Mtg 11:30am - Humanism Seminar 18 Fathers Day 10am - Worship Service 11:30am - Fun Book Club 11:45am - Women s 11:45am Charlas Contemporaneas 12pm - Newsletter Deadline 25 10am - Worship Service 11:30am - Humanism Seminar 5 1pm - Women s 2pm - Covenant Grp 1 5:30pm - T ai Chi Chih 6:30pm - Covenant Grp 2 7pm - Meditation 12 5:30pm - T ai Chi Chih 6:30 - Intrp to Meditation 7pm - Meditation 19 1pm - Women s 2pm - Covenant Grp 1 5:30pm - T ai Chi Chih 630pm - Covenant Grp 2 7pm - Meditation 26 5:30pm - T ai Chi Chih 7pm - Meditation 6 11am - Women s Voices 11am - Staff Meeting 2:30pm - Covenant Grp 3 6:30pm - Women s 13 11am - Staff Meeting 4pm - Women s s 20 11am - Women s Voices 2:30pm - Covenant Grp 3 6:30pm - Leadership Committee 6:30pm - Men s V 6:30pm - Women s 27 11am - Staff Meeting 4pm - Women s s 6pm - RE Committee 6:15pm - Covenant Grp Facilitator 7 12:30pm - Watercolor 1pm - UU Bridge 3pm - Exercise Less, Move More 6:30pm - Pastoral Associates 14 Flag Day 12:30pm - Watercolor 1pm - UU Bridge 3pm - Exercise Less, Move More 3:30pm - Women s 21 Summer Solstice 1230pm - Watercolor 1pm - UU Bridge 3pm - Coffee House Office Hours 3pm - Exercise Less, Move More 4pm - VHP Board 28 12:30pm - Watercolor 1pm - UU Bridge 3pm - Exercise Less, Move More 3:30pm - Women s 7pm - PFLAG 8 10am - Book Club 6:30pm - Membership Committee 7pm - VC Climate Hub 15 10am - Book Club 6pm - Board of Trustees 7pm - Mens III 22 10am - Book Club 6pm - LUYV 6:30pm - UUniques Pot Luck 29 10am - Book Club 9 2pm - Scrapbooking 5 - RE Thank You Party 6:30pm - Game Night 7pm - Movie Night 16 7pm - Movie Night 23 7pm - Movie Night 30 7pm - Movie Night June On Common Ground UU Church of Ventura am - All Church B&G Work Party 24

10 Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura 5654 Ralston Street, Ventura, CA Board of Trustees President Bryan Buck Vice President Chuck Samonsky Secretary Vel Linden-Akseven Treasurer Jim Waldron Trustees at Large Kimberly Prieto Mark Gale Katherine (Kassy) Erickson Unitarian Universalist Principles We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote The inherent worth and dignity of every person; Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.