CUUCSA On-Line Newsletter/ VOL. 12, NO. 10/October 2000

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.

Fall Leadership Conference

The Rev. Dr. Tony Larson, infamous for his "UU Revivals" will be the keynote speaker at the annual Fall Leadership Conference being held this year at First Unitarian Church, Dallas, November 10-12. The weekend promises to be full of inspirational messages, workshops on all aspects of the church, fellowship, and fun.

The conference brochure, available at CUUC or on the Dallas First Web site at http://www.dallasuu.org/ contains descriptions of the workshops, hotel information, and a registration form. For more information, call Steve Lewis at First U, Dallas, 214-528-3990, e-mail at firstuch@dallasuu.org, or Sue Boone, 972-660-5285, e-mail at suebooneuu@juno.com.

Adult RE

We are planning to start a class based on the book "Your Money or your Life", by Joe Dominguez, which is based on ideas about our relationship with money as presented at the September 17 service by Wayne Thomas. The class will involve seven sessions plus a follow-up meeting the second month after completing the steps, and it will be necessary to purchase a copy of "Your Money or your Life". The price of the book is $13.95 plus tax, which comes to $15.03 by my calculations.

The class is supposed to meet weekly, but I'm not sure this is realistic for us. My thought is that we could meet at church after services on Sundays when that time is not pre-empted for another purpose (i.e., committee meetings, other adult RE, etc.), but I'm flexible about that, and I'd like to hear some feedback from you.

Several people have signed up in the social room at the church, but I would like to hear from everyone who is interested, whether you have signed up or not.

As far as the starting date is concerned, if enough people are interested, we could start on Oct 15. For those who wish to commit to the group, I would be glad to take your money and order the books.

--Steve Botts

Sound System

The church is slowly moving towards the purchase of a sound system. Envisioned are four wireless earphones for the hard of hearing, four speakers for the not-so-hard of hearing, a stereo mixer, base stations for the wireless stuff, a lapel mic and a handheld mic. If you know anything about this stuff or even if you have some uninformed comments, let me (i.e., Henry Halff) know.

Remarkable Films

JThe next film, "Henry Fool" will be shown Sunday, Oct. 1 at 7:00 P.M. Steve Botts will facilitate.

Soup Lunches

Soup lunches will be on the second Sunday of the month. A signup list will be posted for committee chairs. Profits from a soup lunch above a certain amount (TBD) can be spent, by the sponsoring committee, on beer or some other worthwhile enterprise.

Tile-Laying Workday

A Workday for installing Saltillo tile on the coffee room/foyer entry porch is scheduled for Saturday, October 14 from 9:00 AM till ?. Details from John Bradshaw 341-8506.

Dia De Los Muertos, Maybe

Death may be as certain as taxes, but it's commemoration at CUUC may turn into a sometime thing. In years past we have participated in the Latino tradition of celebrating Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a party for The Bridge, a place where kids can stay in times when they can't stay at home. This year we've got no one to head up the Dia de los Muertos party, and the board would like to know if anyone in the congregation is willing to take on the responsibility. If you are interested, contact any member of the board (or all of them via an email to cuucboard@egroups.com).

RE

Here is the tentative teaching schedule for the coming year. Thank you SO much for all who said YES to teaching and YES to our children. If you see any discrepancies on this list, please talk to me so I can clear them up. Joan Bradshaw, consultant for the World Religion Curriculum.
Oct 8 PET SUNDAY - Intergenerational-Henry
Oct 15 Buddhism - Catherine
Oct 22 UN SUNDAY - Intergenerational-Margaret
Oct 29 Buddhism - Catherine
Nov 5 Buddhism - Catherine
Nov 12 Buddhism-Elisa Gonzales,Shambala Ctr
Nov 26 THANKSGIVING - Intergenerational
Nov 26 Paganism/Wicca - Ben
Dec 3 Jewish/Christian - Janet O & Anita Dec 10 Jewish/Christian - Janet O & Anita Dec 24 No a.m class.CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
Dec 31 All Ages (of kids)__________________
Jan 7 African Religions - Lisa
Jan 14 MARTIN L. KING - John & Sally
Jan 21 African Religions - Lisa
Jan 28 Janism - Bob Ireland
Feb 4 Native American - Jensie
Feb 11 Native American - Jensie
Feb 18 TBA - WORLD RELIGIONS
Feb 25 Islam___Don or Joan
Mar 4 Islam - Don or Joan
Mar 11 Islam - Don or Joan
Mar 18 Hinduism - Don or Joan
Mar 25 Hinduism - Don or Joan
April 1 APRIL FOOLS DAY
April 8 _________Henry?????
April 15 Easter - Anita & Joan Egg Hunt
April 22 Hinduism- Joan
Apr 29 MAYPOLE/BELTANT John & Sally
May 6 All Ages of Kids - Kite Day - Anita
May 13 Mother's Day - Joan & Anita
May 20 All Ages of Kids-Rehearse/Swim Party
May 27 RE SUNDAY/ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Keys

Any members needing keys to the CUUC Building should contact John Bradshaw Building Committee Chairman 341-8506.

Carver Events

The Carver Community Cultural Center is a favorite for world-class entertainment at affordable prices. Go to the website at www.thecarver.org for a complete list of season events. Several events we want to attend are: Boys Choir of Harlem, Sat. 12/5/00 $20/15/10 Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine Jan. 13/01 $20/15/10 Garth Fagan Dance (award-winning choreographer of "Lion King") $20 Wed 1/24 Aeros (Romanian Gymnasts) Wed. $20/ 15/10 2/14 London City Opera "Carmen" Sun. 3/18 $46 -36/25/16 You can buy your own seats through ticketmasters (224-9600) or contact Terri Vital (738-2078) or Lisa Kuntz (493-8092) if you would like to make rez as a group. Lisa

Men's Group

The CUUC men's group will meet on Thursday, October 5 to watch the film,"Fight Club," drink FREE BEER, and eat guy food. There may even be some discussion of these and other topics.

All Creatures: A Blessing for Our Pets

The service on October 8 will be an intergenerational blessing of our pets. All animals welcome in your house are welcome in ours, if they want to come and will be comfortable at the service. Those animals who choose not to attend may be represented by words and/or pictures.

Communion will be offered, so please bring a small treat for your pet and a few words on its behalf.

Standards of decorum, such as silence during the service, will be somewhat relaxed, but fights, chases, and other aggressive behavior will not be allowed. Sanitary issues will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

Volunteers Wanted

The Extended Care Therapy Center (Nursing Home) of the South Texas Veterans Health Care System is looking for Hospice Unit volunteers with an interest in serving veterans through providing craft classes, baking classes, group music activities, visitation, reminiscence groups, spiritual care, and bereavement follow-up (other special talents will also be considered). Training has been scheduled for October 16, 18, 23, and 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. Please express your interest by contacting Voluntary Service at 210/617-5107.

What Brings Us to CUUC?

At the January 9 service, each member of the congregation wrote on a card what, of a spiritual nature, brought them to church. Because the answers to this question tell us a good deal about ourselves, we publish one of them in each newsletter. We welcome any additional contributions from those not in attendance at the January 9 service, or those who were.

Here is October's selection.
The opportunity to explore different ideas concerning spirituality with open minds & reason.

Dates to Mark

October 8: "All Creatures: A Blessing for our Pets," Coordinator: Henry Halff
October 6-9: Big Bend Outing
October 11: Women's Group, 7:30 p.m.
October 12: "Fight Club" at the Men's Group
October 14: Tile-laying Workday
October 15: Sharing Service (tentative); Coordinator: Steve Botts
October 15: Adult RE: "Your Money or Your Life"
October 21: Volksmarch in Government Canyon
October 22: United Nations Intergenerational Service, Coordinator: Margaret Batschelet
October 25: Women's Group, 7:30 p.m.
October 29: Samhain, Coordinator: John Weisen
November 5: Election Sunday. Speaker: Steve Boyd; Coordinator: Margaret Batschelet
November 10-12: District Leadership Conference

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