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 Photo.
Mike Hampson, the
San Diego County Cluster webmaster, recently returned from
a trip to the Philippines. Even though he covered
a lot of territory, he wasn't able to visit the churches with
which First Church in Hillcrest has a partnership. Maybe the
next time. (Click on the photo to the right, for more photos
of Mike's trip.)
Write-A-Thon. Every year Amnesty
International sponsors an event in December
called the Write-A-Thon which marks the anniversary of International
Human Rights Day. The event only
requires a pen to make a difference in the lives of prisoners
of conscience, human rights defenders,
victims of torture and other individuals at risk. Using the
proven power of writing letters, Amnesty International members
and others
write letters to pressure authorities to release those who
have been unjustly imprisoned and to stop the torture and abuse
of
others.
The Write-A-Thon will be this Saturday (December 5) at the Borders Bookstore in Parkway Plaza in El Cajon from noon until 3 p.m.
The event is free but donations are accepted for the postage.
The Social Action Committee at Summit
UU Fellowship in Santee
helps to sponsor some of the work of Amnesty International in
East County and hosts all of the meetings.
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Breaking News |
Happy
Birthday. Chalice UU Congregation in Escondido turns 10 on January 1. On January 10, the congregation
will celebrate during Worship Services at 9:15 and 11:15
followed by a reception at the Rancho Bernardo Swim and Tennis
Club from 3 to 6 p.m.
Save
the Dates. UU Fellowship of San Dieguito (UUFSD) in Solana
Beach is celebrating the Installation of Rev. David
Miller in January. Starting on Saturday, January
23, at 7 p.m. UUFSD will host its first concert of UU Cluster
musicians
with “UU Got Talent” night. Tickets will be $20,
which includes the concert, light hors d'oeuvres and a complimentary
drink. The Installation Ceremony will be on Sunday, January
24, at 5 p.m., followed by a catered reception. For more
information and to RSVP contact Livia Walsh at livwalsh@earthlink.net.
Giving
Thanks. At the Unitarian Church in Charleston, South Carolina, Rev.
Danny Reed and the congregation recently
shared
the following Responsive Reading (portions only) by Max Coots:
“Let us give thanks...For continuous friends, who, like
scallions
and cucumbers keep reminding us that we've had them; For
crotchety friends, as sour as rhubarb and as indestructible;
For handsome friends, who are as gorgeous as eggplants, and
as elegant as a row of corn, and the others, as plain as
potatoes and so good for you; For funny friends, who are
as silly as Brussels sprouts and as amusing as Jerusalem
artichokes, and serious friends, as complex as cauliflowers
and as intricate as onions...” |
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| Datebook |
Friday/December 4/First Church. Chris Hassett, Peggy
Watson & Friends
in concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults
and $10 for youth under 18.
Friday/December 18/First Church. 14th Annual Winter Solstice
Celebration begins at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation of $10
for adults, $5 for young people under 13. Contact Suzette
Southfox at suzette@firstuusandiego.org.
Sunday/January 10/Chalice. The congregation's 10th birthday
will be celebrated during worship services.
Sunday/January 24/San Dieguito. Formal installation of Rev.
David Miller as settled minister. |
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| Cluster
Buzz |
Quotable. “Centering
our lives with the meaning of why we are celebrating is
the most important thing to practice this holiday season.” —Rev.
Margo McKenna Brower of Chalice UU Congregation.
Generosity. John Scott Gordon of UU Fellowship of San Dieguito,
who works at Green Hospital, has donated more than 100 gallons
of blood.
Correction. Regarding our November 18 story about the Charles
Darwin exhibit at the San Diego Natural History Museum, it's
Mark (not Larry) Wheeler of Summit UU Fellowship. Our apologies.
San Diego County UU Bulletin Board.
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and the Cluster Buzz, the Cluster newsletter
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