The First Unitarian Church of Oakland Chalice Chatter

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1 1 of 5 The First Unitarian Church of Oakland Chalice Chatter August 26, 2010 In This Issue Give Blood Aid to Pakistan August Potluck Ice Cream Social Youth Table Funding Vision 2012 Book Club Dear Charla, There's a lot going on in the life of the church. Please take a moment to fill in your calendar so that you won't miss a thing! Sincerely, Charla Weiss, Weiss church manager Choir Rehearsals Start! Utune Concert Line-ups Water Communion Reminder Where's Rev Kathy Women's Retrreat Social Justice Workshop Flowers for the Chancel Give the Gift of Life! East Bay Blood donations urgently needed. Blood supplies for African-Americans in Oakland and Hayward are slowly diminishing. Red Cross is holding East Bay Blood Drives on Friday, Aug. 27 from 3:30 p.m.- 8 p.m., at the Helen J. Macklin Hall, Tyrell Ave. Hayward and Saturday, Aug. 28 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., at Allen Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International Blvd., Oakland. Pakistan Aid

2 2 of 5 To date there are an estimated 17.2 million people affected by the recent flood in Pakistan. The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, in conjunction with the Unitarian Universalist Association, has joined together to create a UUSC-UUA Joint Pakistan Flood Relief Fund. Visit: find out how to support relief efforts August Potluck - Food and Friendship Please bring food to share at our first potluck of the new season following the 10:30 service on Aug. 29. Mark your calendar for upcoming potlucks: Sept. 26, Oct. 31 and Nov. 28. Contact: Judy Kahn: kahnjudith@hotmail.com. We All Scream For Ice Cream! Our next end-of-the-month community pot-luck following our Sunday service will be on August 29. As part of this pot-luck, the 3rd Wednesday Covenant Group will be providing scrumptious ICE CREAM for your eating pleasure. If you have a favorite ice cream topping that you would like to add to the festivities, we will all welcome that. And, we are inviting folks from our church neighborhood to join us that morning. So if you see an unfamiliar face, be sure to warmly welcome our guest to our community event. Youth Table on Sunday Mornings Are you a teen who is looking for a place to hang out and connect with other youth? Do you wish that there was a place just for you when not in class or worship? Please visit the Youth Table in Wendte Hall at any time on Sunday mornings. Last Chance To Be Part Of Funding Vision 2012 Sunday, August 29, will be the last day you can contribute toward raising $50,000 to support an Asst Minister for Community Engagement, who will be a minister of color. We are almost there, but still need your participation to make our goals. Sunday's Sharing of Responsibility will be for Funding Vision If you haven't had a chance to contribute now is the time. Every amount gets us closer. No amount is too small... or too large!

3 3 of 5 We will unveil a complete list of all givers at the September 12 Water Communion Service. We celebrate all who have contributed so far and all who choose to give by Sunday. It has been a blessing to serve as your fundraising team. In Faith and Love, Mary Foran, Brian Jeffries and Rev. Dan Kane. Book Club Our book club meets every fourth Thursday, 7:30 PM at Emily Stoper's home. For location or accessibility questions, contact Emily at: estoper1@yahoo.com. Join us Aug. 26 for The Post-American World, by Fareed Zakaria. Kristin Downey. On September 23, it will be The Woman Behind the New Deal, Social Security, Unemployment Insurance and the Minimum Wage: The Life and Legacy of Frances Perkins by Choir Rehearsals Start Sept. 2: Let Your Voice Be Heard Chancel Choir resumes rehearsal Sept. 2 at 7:30 PM to prepare for Water Communion on Sept. 12. If you plan to join the choir, please arrive Sept. 2 between 6:45 to 7 PM so that Clifton Massey may classify your voice. No formal training is needed, only a desire to share your talents. Utunes Concert Series: Sept. 17, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 Utunes is back with another great line up. On Sept. 17, Mo'Rockin Project brings its satisfying blend of traditional Moroccan melodies with American jazz and blues to First Unitarian Church of Oakland. For ticket prices and more information visit: Water, Water, Water for Sept. 12 Service Be sure to collect water from your summer experiences for Water

4 4 of 5 Communion Sunday, Sept. 12. Our two service schedule begins that day with worship at 9:30 and 11:30. Where's Rev. Kathy? Though senior minister Rev. Kathy Huff is not in the pulpit in August, she hasn't taken summer leave. She has been working with Church Manager Charla Weiss, other church members and staff to hire, build and orient a new staff team, and has also been doing vital planning for the new program year and catching up with projects. Rev. Kathy will resume regular preaching after Labor Day. Women's Retreat, Oct. 1-3, 2010 Come and Play under the Redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains; a weekend full of food, fun, rituals, workshops, classes and exercise. The theme this year is PLAY! Sign up start this Sunday, Aug. 29 and will run up to two weeks before the event. Planning team is looking for additional workshop leaders and helpers. Please contact Kelly Jonick with questions and interests at kelly@rappidrabbit.com Every Member Ministry Opportunities All Church Social Justice Workshop Sept. 10 & 11 The Unitarian Universalist Association Leadership Council, October 1, 2008 had this to say about a vision for Unitarian Universalism in a multicultural world: "With humility and courage born of our history, we are called as Unitarian Universalist to build the Beloved Community where all souls are welcome as blessings and the human family lives whole and reconciled." The First Unitarian Church of Oakland shares the above vision. Our Vision 2012 embodies the vision spoken by the Unitarian Universalist Association Leadership Council, here, among the souls in Oakland, California. The Social Justice Empowerment workshop is tangible evidence of our congregation's commitment to continue to grow and nurture Beloved Community.

5 5 of 5 Please sign up to attend our Social Justice Empowerment Workshop, September (Laurel Egenberger will be at the Justice table on Sunday, Aug. 8, taking sign ups.) You do not want to miss an opportunity to nurture your spiritual practice and deepen your knowledge about how to SEE and GROW Beloved Community. For questions, please contact Rev. Jacqueline: Flowers For Chancel Sign up in Wendte Hall to bring flowers for Sunday morning worship! Simply bring flowers and/or greenery from the place of your choice and use the vase(s) provided to decorate our Chancel Table. Please be sure to complete flowers settings at least 15 minutes before worship begins. Thank you for your gift of beauty! Forward This was sent to weissfam@pacbell.net by office@uuoakland.org. Update Profile/ Address Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy. Marketing by The First Unitarian Church of Oakland First Unitarian Church of Oakland th Street Oakland CA 94612