Activities

Every Sunday In Between Services...

...take the time to join one of the ongoing activities:

Knitters and Needlecraft Group

Meets at 10:00-11:15 am, in the Loft (above Beck Hall). If you would like to learn how to knit, please contact Christina Berdoulay at csberdoulay@sbcglobal.net.

Sunday Discussion Series

Meets at 10:15-10:55 am, in the Sanctuary. Our Sunday series seeks to provide content in each of the six Purpose areas of our congregation. Please contact Lauren Smith at laurensmith.uusm@gmail.com or 510-463-7869 if you have ideas for topics or wish to lead a discussion.

Age-ing to Sage-ing

Every other Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 pm

Hemingway Lounge

This Afternoon Discussion Group for Seniors meets alternate Tuesdays. We discuss topics related to personal experiences. The group is led by Barbara Du Mond. Refreshments are provided. For further information, call 650-692-6608.

Upcoming Events

Lay Chaplain Roundtable

Saturday, May 3, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Hemingway Lounge

Lay Chaplains will gather together for our monthly meeting to discuss how the pastoral care program is going, and to support one another in our ministries. Please notify Barbara Du Mond if you are unable to attend.

Peninsula Cluster Meeting

Sunday, May 4, 7:00 pm

Los Gatos Fellowship

15980 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos

In the fall of 2007, I went to the UU Pacific Central District’s Leadership Day. Representatives of several Peninsula churches were there. We met each other and exchanged ideas about a large range of topics. Lynn Ewing, membership chair, and I were there.

The outcome of this meeting was to form the Peninsula Cluster Group. We enjoy a lively exchange of information via a mail server. We share ideas about pledge drives, volunteer coordinating, and many other topics. This ensures that we can benefit from each other’s experiences as we go forward as congregations.

The next meeting of the peninsula cluster group is May 4. I will be going and I invite others to commute with me to the meeting. Please call me if you wish to go!

~Alicia DeValliere~

Membership Coordinator

Roy Zimmerman in Concert

Sunday, May 4, 3:00 pm

UUSM Sanctuary

What’s funny about war, poverty, ignorance, bigotry, neo-conservatism, homophobia, greed, lust, and fear? Find out when Roy Zimmerman appears at UUSM for an afternoon of political satire. Roy will provide you with answers; after all, he’s been writing satirical songs for over twenty years.

Reception to follow concert. $10 donation requested. Tickets available on Sundays at Coffee Hour and at the door. Or contact the UUSM office.

Check out Roy’s website www.royzimmerman.com for more information about Roy’s music and career.

Walkie Talkies

Mondays, May 5 and 19, 9:00 am

Offsite

Women’s group strolls every first and third Monday of the month. Call Phyllis Mitchell at 650-340-9091 or Mary Ann Weisberg at 650-344-5951 for more information.

Women’s Potluck and Book Exchange

Monday, May 5, 6:00 pm

Beck Hall

The women of UUSM gather for a potluck and book exchange the first Monday of most months. Call Phyllis Mitchell at 650-340-9091 or Sally Reed at 650-697-8433 for more information.

Goddess Circle: Celebrating the Divine Feminine

Led by Joy Reichard

Friday, May 9, 7:00-8:30 pm

Ann Benner Room

The Goddess Circle, normally held at Sacred Paths Bookstore, will be held at UUSM for a few months while the bookstore goes through some business expansion.

The voice of the Divine Feminine is re-emerging in human consciousness, bringing us a new vision of the sacredness and unity of life. Join us as we learn about and celebrate a different Goddess, all of whom are manifestations of the Sacred Feminine. On May 9, we will discuss Tara, a Tibetan Buddhist Goddess and bodhisattva, who chose to reincarnate to assist in the spiritual awakening of all beings.

For more information, call Joy Reichard at 415-819-8769.

Board of Trustees Retreat

Friday, May 9, 7:00-9:00 pm

Saturday, May 10, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Offsite

Our newly-elected Board of Trustees will gather for our orientation retreat. We will be facilitated by Dan Goss, a lay leader from the First Unitarian Church of Oakland. The retreat will focus on an in-depth orientation to Policy-based Governance so that the Board can jump right into the work at their May 20 meeting.

Spring Volunteer Work Weekend

Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 11

Camp 2 of the Mendocino Woodland

Share in the joy of working together to support one of the most wonderful camps anywhere! The annual Volunteer Weekend requires a donation of about seven hours of work on Saturday to help prepare the three camps for the summer season. The work includes setting up tents and cots, sweeping floors, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, as well as special outdoor projects assigned by the Woodlands Staff. We welcome people of all ages and abilities.

The remainder of the time may be spent visiting with new and old friends in the beautiful redwood forest, hiking, or sunbathing at Lillie’s river beach. There will be singing and games in the evening in our cozy dining hall. There is no electricity or heat in the cabins, but you will find fireplaces at each end of our dining hall. Bathrooms with electricity are located in the shower house.

This camp site is not accessible to handicapped persons. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. For info or to register, go to www.unitariancamps.org.

Men’s Steak Night

Thursday, May 15, 6:15 pm

Patio, Beck Hall

This group meets every third Thursday of the month. Bring something to grill and a beverage. Salad, bread, and dessert provided. Call Randy Silver at 650-591-3056 with questions.

Worship Retreat

Saturday May 17, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Hemingway Lounge

All Worship Associates and Worship Staff will gather to plan next year’s service topics. Please notify Vail if you cannot attend. If you wish to be one of our Worship Associates next year, please contact Vail for the paperwork. The deadline for completed forms is May 1.

New UUSM Book Group

Sunday, May 18, 12:30 pm

Hemingway Lounge

By the time you read this, the Book Group will have met on April 20 and selected the books that we will read the rest of 2008. We want to read both fiction and non-fiction so that we can share and enhance our reading experiences, as well as build friendships and provide intellectual stimulation. Book discussions will be led by the individuals who suggested the book. The discussion leader will do background research on the author and the book and develop (or get from the web) discussion questions.

In addition to the books that we read together, we will share suggestions for other books that participants have enjoyed. Reeba Lynn will give us tips for researching books and authors on the web.

We will hold our brown-bag meetings on the third Sunday of each month at 12:30 pm (after the second service). If you are interested, please contact Anne Silver at annehsilver@yahoo.com or 650-592-1363.

Minister’s Tea

Thursday, May 29, 1:30-2:30 pm

Hemingway Lounge

Please join Rev. Vail Weller for tea (or coffee). We can talk about the congregation, politics, spiritual matters, or whatever strikes our fancy!

Save the Date! Welcome Potluck

Thursday, June 5, 6:00-8:00 pm

Beck Hall

All members and friends are invited to join a potluck dinner to meet and greet our new members. Please bring a dish to share. Childcare will be provided.

Next Newsletter Deadline

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 3:00 pm

Schedule of Ongoing Events