CUUCSA ON-LINE NEWSLETTER/ VOL. 17, NO. 4/MAY 2005

Editor: Margaret Batschelet, typea45@swbell.net

Nosotros, las congregaciones miembros de la Asociación UU, convenimos en afirmar y formentar el valor y la dignidad propria de cada persona.

Notice Of Annual Congregational Meeting

Sunday, May 22, 2005, 11:45 a.m.

Agenda

Motion to approve the minutes of the 2004 Annual Congregational Meeting

Report of the 2004 - 2005 Church Year

Motion to approve bylaw change:
The membership paragraph that currently reads:

Article III - Membership

Section 1 - Eligibility:
Membership in this church is based upon the voluntary desire of people of good will to live together in a religious fellowship. Any person of at least fourteen (14) years of age who signs a membership form shall be registered as a member of this Church.
Section 2 - Voting Members:
Voting members are persons fourteen years of age and older who have signed a membership form and have pledged and paid an amount equal to the per member UUA Honor Society and Southwest District dues and the newsletter expense.

Be replaced with the following:

Article III - Membership

Section 1 - Eligibility:
Membership in this church is open to any person of at least fourteen (14) years of age who (a) looks to the Church for assistance in his or her spiritual and religious needs, and who (b) commits his or her fair share of effort and financial support to sustain the Church. An individual is brought into membership through a covenant describing the member's and the church's commitments to each other and signed by both the members and the president of the board of trustees. Any individual with such a covenant is a member in the church and has all the rights and responsibilities of membership. This covenant shall be renewed annually or sooner as needed. The covenant shall be a commitment of the heart. As such, not all of its terms have legal standing.
Section 2 - The ballot:
At any called business meeting of the congregation eligible members may vote.

Motion to approve the slate proposed by the Nominating Committee

Board:

Nominating Committee:

Note: According to the bylaws, the board appoints "such committees as it deems necessary and advisable." The Nominating Committee suggests to the new board the following persons as Standing Committee Coordinators:

Motion to approve the 2005 - 2006 Budget

Other business and adjourn

Summer Sundays Tradition at CUUC

CUUC has the tradition of holding short services and a brunch on alternate Sundays throughout the summer. Short services include many of the same elements (music, readings, joys and concerns...) as a regular service except there is a brief meditation instead of a sermon and lasts about 30-45 minutes.

This year, instead of an elaborate brunch after the service, we would like to offer more simple, morning refreshment snack at 10:00 before the service. There will be a sign-up sheet for hosting the brunch in the coffee room beginning this Sunday, May 22.

Here are the responsibilities for a Sunday brunch host:

  1. Come to church about 9:15 on your day and begin making the regular and decaf coffee;
  2. Bring rolls, fruit, and or some other morning mini-breakfast snack for 30;
  3. Set out the cups, napkins, cream and sugar for serving at 10:00;
  4. Direct people to the sanctuary for the 10:30 service;
  5. After church, see that dishes are washed and the coffee room is left ready for the next host.

Short services dates are June 5 & 19, July 3 & 17, and August 1, 15, and 29. Which Sunday would you like to host?

Successful CUUCSA Garage Sale

Due to generous stuff contributions by Diana Ross and others, and sorting, pricing, sales, cashier and carry out duties by Margaret Batschelet, Joyce and Clem Chow, Sally Wiesen, Joan Raab, Marilyn De King, Joan and John Bradshaw and especially Steve and Sandi Boyd, the annual Garage Sale, on May 7th, which was budgeted to make $1,000, has made $1,378 plus whatever we get from Half Price Books. Thanks to all who brought stuff and/or worked the sale.

Women's Group

The Women's Support Group will meet at the church at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates: May 23, June 7, June 21.

Remarkable Films

The next series selected for the Remarkable Film Group will feature works of Gena Rowlands in collaboration with her famous writer/director husband and son. The first film selected in this series will be "A Woman Under the Influence." The 1974 film, written and directed by her husband John Cassavetes, established Ms. Rowlands as an actress of major talents. The film will be shown at 6:00 PM on Sunday, May 22 at the church.

The Remarkable Film series will take a break during the month of June.

The second film in the Gena Rowlands series for the Remarkable Film Group will be "Gloria." This 1980 film was also written and directed by John Cassavetes. The film will be shown at 6:00 PM on Sunday, July 17 at the church.

The Remarkable Film Group will conclude its Gena Rowlands series with "Unhook the Stars." This 1996 film was co-written and directed by her son, Nick Cassavetes. The film will be shown at 6:00 PM on August 21, 2005 at the church.

Walden Coffeehouse Presents

The Rowan Brothers, Saturday May 21, 2005
$10 per person Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
Coffee and dessert will be served at intermission. Aqua, Aquifer Guardians in Urban Areas, will receive 25% of the proceeds this months concert. Walden Coffeehouse takes place at First Unitarian Church of San Antonio.

To reserve your seat, just reply to this email or call 210-738-1291. (Reservations aren't required--just easier on our planning!)

For more information visit our web site at http://www.waldencoffeehouse.org

Upcoming Worship Services

Simplicity Circle

Simplicity Circle meets 2nd and 4th Sundays, 6-8 p.m. May 22, (Beware May's 5th Sunday!), June 12, and June 26.

UU Wine Country Excursions

The UUs of Napa, California invite you to a unique opportunity to enjoy two of America's most scenic valleys, Napa and Sonoma. We will help you choose from over 600 wineries and hundreds of world class restaurants, COPIA (the American Center for Food, Wine and the Arts), Jack London's home, Francis Ford Coppola's winery and movie museum, art galleries, miles of trails with breathtaking views and more. Locally savvy UU guides will drive you to selected wineries, historic sites and mountain trails with breathtaking views. You will stay in UU homes for good conversation, good breakfasts and warm hospitality. Our offer is limited to June, July and August. Plan three nights with two days of touring. Our fees are well below market rate for similar services. All proceeds benefit our Fellowship. We have limited openings, so contact us now for details. Tom Wilson (707) 254 7443 twilson9@sbcglobal.net.

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