The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara

Summer Services: During the summer the Unitarian Society has one Sunday morning service at 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary. This Sunday, July 20, the topic will be Hearing Voices and the worship hosts are Patrick Block and Ken Ryals.

Summer Sundays: Building Our Future; Building Our Community. Parents should take all children directly to Starr King at 10:30 AM. This Sunday children will be invited to Paint A Principle, or participate in other creative play opportunities. Next week children will paint rocks. Childcare will be available in Starr King as well. Please pick children up by 12:00 Noon. A Story for All Ages will resume in September.

Our Special Offering this Sunday is for Equality California. Equality California is dedicated to achieving equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Californians.

Social Justice Committee. Sunday, July 20, 12:00 PM, Jefferson Hall. The committee welcomes everyone’s participation at our meeting!

Morning Meditation is still meeting this summer. We get together in the Sanctuary at 8:15 AM, Tuesday mornings and sit in silence until 9 AM. We may be silent, but there is some construction noise around. Come join Laurie and George Potter, Tony Johansen and others, and enjoy internal silence.

Women’s Group. Sunday, July 27, 6:30 PM, Jefferson Hall. Come share your visions and hopes for various groups to create and experience spirituality, discuss books, or for intellectual stimulation. Contact Carlene Van Pelt or Joanne Nay.

Camp de Benneville Pines—PSWIRL Adult Camp, August 17-22. Join Rev. Jim Grant (a past USSB Interim Minister) and Betty Grant (Jim’s beloved wife) for a lecture series on The Struggle to Become Human. Topics include expectations, paying attention to the ordinary, and vulnerability. Enjoy art, yoga, hiking, qi gong, massage, music, dream work, swimming, drumming, astronomy or just relaxing. Information at www.pswirl.org.

Camp de Benneville Family Retreat with Rev. Aaron McEmrys and our cluster UU congregations. Registrations now being accepted to the Cluster Retreat at Camp deBenneville Pines, September 26-28, 2008. Hiking, swimming, canoeing, archery, relaxing, reading, mediation, labyrinth walk, talking, yummy food, good company, UU service, intergenerational connecting, and more! All at our very own UU Camp in the San Bernardino Mountains. Fees are $135 for adults, $105 for youth ages 13-19, $77 for kids 4-12, and 3 and under are free. For questions see Chris Shorb in the Garden on Sunday.

USSB Campout at Skofield Park. Save the date. Saturday, August 30. Join UU friends for an intergenerational campout followed by a Sunday morning service at the park. Watch for further details.

Rev. Aaron McEmrys in print. Rev. McEmrys, whose official ministry starts with USSB August 15, and whose first service is August17, offered a workshop at the recent UUA General Assembly in Florida. Their local media subsequently interviewed him. Here is a link to a column in the St. Petersburg Press. http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/article695177.ece. See a copy of the article on our Garden kiosk.

Power of Three. We are quickly closing the gap on our $2 million campaign, and we need all gifts large and small! Please respond to your recent mailing or calls from campaign volunteers. For more information contact Nancy Edmundson at ussb@ussb.org.

Our Building Project. Our demolition is complete and new construction is in full swing! Be sure to take some time to explore the safe walkable areas on campus and follow our Building Project Blog at http://ussbbuildingproject.blogspot.com. Nancy Edmundson will take a critical mass for a walking tour next Sunday, July 27.

Summer Pastoral Care. This is a reminder that, as ministers and staff begin our staggered vacations and study leave time, we remain available for pastoral care emergencies and needs. Should you find yourself in need of pastoral care assistance, please call the office, 965-4583. Appropriate referrals will be made to our Pastoral Care Network or on-call Minister.

Summer Offices. Our staff offices are located as follows: Ken Ralph, Facility Manager, is now located in the front office (under the Parish Garden Tower). You will also find Lowell Dabbs here on Sundays from 10 AM until Noon. Nancy Edmundson, Director of Administration, and Charla Bregante, RE Assistant are located in Classroom 2 (the usual “RE” Office  - enter through La Paz); Carol Doose, Administrative Assistant, Cat Robson, Clerical Assistant, our reception office and work room are all in La Paz Lounge. Summer administrative office hours are 9 AM to 12 Noon, Monday through Friday for regular business. The staff will be working in the afternoon on projects requiring uninterrupted time. Please plan your calls and visits accordingly.

What do you know about the Chalice Circle? The Chalice Circle is dedicated to perpetuating the loving, liberal, religious presence and tradition of our Unitarian Society for generations to come through bequests, planned gifts and legacy arrangements. The Endowment Fund of the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara provides valuable funds to the operation of this congregation. Contact Nancy Edmundson, Director of Administration, for information, 965-4583, or ussb@ussb.org.

Re-using/Re-cycling Magazines. During our construction period we will have a “simplified” Garden set up. We have discontinued our Magazine Table for the summer. Please do not bring your old magazines on Sunday mornings until further notice.

Sunday Services: During the summer the Unitarian Society has one Sunday morning service at 10:30 AM. On Sunday, July 6, the service hosts will be Peter Hale and Ken Saxon. The topic is Who Are My People. The July 13 service hosts will be Detty Peikert and Jody Thomas. The topic is Peace Out.

Summer Sundays: Building Our Future; Building Our Community. All children should go directly to Starr King at 10:30 AM. This morning children will be making Chalice Collages or engaging in other creative play opportunities with Charla. Next week children will be invited to join in a Sing Along. Childcare will be available in Starr King as well. Please pick children up by 12:00 PM. A Story for All Ages will resume in September.

Summer Pastoral Care. This is a reminder that, as ministers and staff begin our staggered vacations and study leave time, we remain available for pastoral care emergencies and needs. Should you find yourself in need of pastoral care assistance, please call the office, 965-4583. Appropriate referrals will be made to our Pastoral Care Network or on-call Minister.

Power of Three. We are quickly closing the gap on our $2 million campaign, and we need all gifts large and small! Please respond to your recent mailing or calls from campaign volunteers. For more information contact Nancy Edmundson at ussb@ussb.org

Our Building Project. Our demolition is in full swing! Be sure to take some time to explore the safe walkable areas on campus and follow our Building Project Blog at http://ussbbuildingproject.blogspot.com/

Interested in Attending a Small Group Ministry Institute-August 17-22? The Ministerial Team is accepting applications from USSB members interested in attending this Institute at the UU Mountain Retreat in North Carolina until July 9. Funding is available to defray the cost of attendance and travel. Applicants will be expected to serve in the coming year on a Small Group Task Force. Contact Nancy Edmundson for more information.

USSB Photo Directory Update. Our formal photo sessions were completed June 18. Did you miss out? We would still like to include your photo in our directory. Please send a digital photo to assistant@ussb.org before July 7 and we will include you in the directory. Please send the photo as JPEG, and we strongly suggest an upper body shot.

Re-using/Re-cycling Magazines. During our construction period we will have a “simplified” Garden set up. We have discontinued our Magazine Table for the summer. Please do not bring your old magazines on Sunday mornings until further notice.

Morning Meditation is still meeting this summer. We get together in the Sanctuary at 8:15 AM Tuesday Mornings and sit in silence until 9 AM. We may be silent, but there is some construction noise around. Come join us and enjoy internal silence. Laurie and George Potter, Tony Johansen and others.

Summer Office Hours are 9 AM to 12 Noon, Monday through Friday for regular business. The staff will be working in the afternoon on projects requiring uninterrupted time. Sunday office hours are 10–12 noon. Please plan your calls and visits accordingly.

USSB Campout at Skofield Park. Save the date. Saturday, August 30. Join UU friends for an intergenerational camp out followed by a Sunday morning service at the park. Watch for further details.

Sunday Services During the summer the Unitarian Society has one Sunday morning service at 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary. This Sunday, June 22, 2008, Rev. Joy Atkinson will speak on Our Leaders, Our Heroes, Ourselves.  Ken Ryals and Friends will play American Tune by Paul Simon.  Music will be provided Natasha Kislenko, Piano.

Summer Sundays: Building Our Future; Building Our Community. All children should go directly to Starr King at 10:30 AM. This Sunday, children may create water color posters of our UU principles or engage in other creative play opportunities, lead by Laura Cabanatuan. Next week we will be building forts in the Starr King yard with Laura. Childcare will be available in Starr King as well. Please pick children up by 12:00 PM. A Story for All Ages will resume in September.

New Women’s Group. Women are invited to a drop-in gathering at the State Street IHOP, Sunday evening at 6:30 PM, where we will talk about ways of being together during this summer. We hope to gather in the back room. Contact Joanne Nay, 682-3381, for further information.

Power of Three. We are quickly closing the gap on our $2 million campaign, and we need all gifts large and small. Please respond to your recent mailing or calls from campaign volunteers. Let’s reach our goal by June 29 to celebrate Joy’s ministry with us.

It is NOT a secret. We appreciate Joy, our Interim Minister…and so plan to join in on June 29 for Joy’s final worship service, and participate in an after service reception in the Garden. USSB will provide drinks and cake. Please show your appreciation of Joy’s ministry with USSB by bringing your finest FINGER food to share.

Summer Pastoral Care. This is a reminder that, as ministers and staff begin our staggered vacations and study leave time, we remain available for pastoral care emergencies and needs. Should you find yourself in need of pastoral care assistance, please call the office, 965-4583. Appropriate referrals will be made to our Pastoral Care Network or on-call Minister.

Interested in Attending a Small Group Ministry Institute-August 17-22? The Ministerial Team is accepting applications from USSB members interested in attending this Institute at the UU Mountain Retreat in North Carolina. Funding is available to defray the cost of attendance and travel. Applicants will be expected to serve in the coming year on a Small Group Task Force. Contact Joy Atkinson or Nancy Edmundson for more information.

USSB Photo Directory Update. Our formal photo sessions were completed last week. Did you miss out? We would still like to include your photo in our directory. Please send a digital photo to assistant@ussb.org before July 7 and we will include you in the directory. Please send the photo as JPEG, and we strongly suggest a head shot.

Building Construction Notes. Our staff offices have been moved. Ken Ralph, Facility Manager, is now located in the front office (under the Parish Garden Tower); you will find Rev. Joy Atkinson in Classroom 1 of the Jefferson Hall Building; Rev. Melitta Haslund, Nancy Edmundson, Director of Administration, and Charla Bregante, RE Assistant are located in Classroom 2 (the usual “RE” Office); and Carol Doose, Administrative Assistant, Cat Robson, Clerical Assistant, our reception office and work room are all in La Paz Lounge.

Re-using/Re-cycling Magazines. During our construction period we will have a “simplified” Garden set up. We have discontinued our Magazine Table for the summer. Please do not bring your old magazines on Sunday mornings until further notice.

The office will be closed the week of June 23 to June 27, Monday to Friday, to accommodate multiple staff vacations. Phone messages will be checked daily during this time period, and pastoral emergencies will be provided for. In addition, the office will be closed on Friday, July 4.

USSB Campout at Skofield Park. Save the date. Saturday, August 30. Join UU friends for an intergenerational campout followed by a Sunday morning service at the park. Watch for further details.

Our Annual Campaign Supports 2008-2009. Here’s a reminder. Your Keep the Home Fires Burning team wants everyone to know how much they appreciate your generosity during this annual campaign. If you haven’t returned the form letting us know about your commitment for this coming year we urge you to do so soon. Please help us put this over the top so that we can adequately plan for the growth and strengthening of our Society in the coming year

During the summer the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara has one Sunday morning service at 10:30 AM. This Sunday, June 8, 2008, Rev. Joy Atkinson will speak on The Earth Laughs in Flowers. Elizabeth Anne Middleton, pianist, will play her original work, Ode to the Satellites for the Flower Communion Recessional Sunday. Our pianist, Natasha Kislenko, will perform  June “Barcarolle” by P.I. Tchaikovsky, and Sonata in F Major mvmt 2 by Hayden.

New Summer Singers Includes You! Sundays, 9:45 AM, Sanctuary. Come learn the hymns for the day, get a sense of how choirs learn music, and be the congregational participant you always knew you could be, by having the confidence sing out! (Who knows? You may end up joining the choir in the Fall….).Experience the joy of learning music in community. All you need in order to participate is the wish to do so! Everyone is welcome.

Intergenerational Flower Communion Service, Sunday, June 8, 10:30 AM. Everyone is asked to bring a flower to add to the communal bouquet, and each person will get a flower someone else has brought to take home.

Sunday’s Coffee Hour will be combined with our Ground Breaking Ceremony on Jefferson Lawn. Please stay for the Annual meeting and Ceremony to follow.

Congregation Annual Meeting, Sunday, June 8, 11:45 AM, Sanctuary. All members please sign-in for the meeting in the Garden, and collect your ballots. Visitors and friends are all welcome to attend our Annual meeting and stay for our…

Building Project Ground Breaking Ceremony, Sunday, June 8 12:30 PM (or immediately following the Annual Meeting), Jefferson Lawn. Join in this momentous event as we celebrate over 2 years of planning and fundraising! Our short ceremony will be followed by a lite lunch. Come help us start digging out the mysterious rock in the Jefferson Lawn.

Follow Our Building Project On-line! Visit our Building Blog regularly to read updates on the progress of the project, and to see photos of all the construction progress. http://ussbbuildingproject.blogspot.com.

RE Teacher Appreciation, Sunday, June 8, 10:30 AM. We recognize the dedicated service of our Children’s and Adult RE teachers this morning.

Summer Office Hours Begin, June 9, 9 AM to 12 noon. Each summer we reduce our office hours to allow staff to focus time on special projects and to manage vacation workloads! We welcome your phone calls and drop-in visits during the 9-12 hours, and ask that you plan accordingly.

High School Bridging Ceremony, June 15, 10:30 AM. We will honor our high school graduates during the service as they move through this important rite of passage in their lives.

Summer Sundays: Building Our Future; Building Our Community. Beginning June 15, all children should go directly to Starr King at 10:30 AM. For the third year in a row, we will kick off our summer program with a building project inspired by the story of Roxaboxen. Childcare will be available in Starr King as well. A Story for All Ages will resume in September.

New Congregation Photo Directory. We are creating a new directory now, so that it will be in our homes and offices for use in the Fall. The final dates for photography are June 16, 17 & 18. The schedule is available online. Please make your appointment by going to: www.signup.olanmills.com or call Carol at 965-4583.

Breaking the Silence, Torture Survivors Speak Out, Wednesday, June 18, 7-8:30 PM, Blake Lounge. The Chautauqua Speaker’s Forum presents the West Coast premiere of this important documentary. Producer/Director Valliere Auzenne will lead a discussion following the film.

Our Annual Campaign Supports 2008-2009. Here’s a reminder. Your Keep the Home Fires Burning team wants everyone to know how much they appreciate your generosity during this annual campaign. If you haven’t returned the form letting us know about your commitment for this coming year we urge you to do so soon.  Please help us put this over the top so that we can adequately plan for the growth and strengthening of our Society in the coming year.

Youth Choir Director. This position, to begin in the fall of 2008, is now open for qualified candidates, and will remain open until filled. For more information, or to obtain a job description and application, contact Rev. Melitta Haslund at 965-4583 X229.

The Unitarian Society has one Sunday service during the summer at 10:30 AM. On Sunday, June 1, Rev. Joy Atkinson will speak on From Mozart to Motown, Bach to Blues.

The Chancel Choir will sing Confitebor Tibi with soloists Ellen Rockne, Kathy Leer, Bruce Hanna, and Tim Pettit; Laudate Dominum by Mozart, with Ellen Rocke and Katie Waltman, violin; and A Red, Red Rose by James Mulholland.
Our pianist, Natasha Kislenklo will perform Mozart’s Sonata in B flat major, Rondo alla Turca, and Concerto in D major, mvmt.2 with Katie Waltman, violin.

Marilee’s Notes: Mozart wrote the Vesperae Sollennes in 1780 when he was court and cathedral organist at Salzburg.  Today we are singing two of the five psalms set for this service. Confitebor tibi (Psalm 110) is a powerful movement in a sonata-like setting with concertante solo parts. Laudate Dominum (Psalm 116) is a contrast: an intimate aria that showcases Mozart’s melodic gifts. James Q. Mulholland, a professor of composition at Butler University, set one of our best-loved poems by Robert Burns. Mulholland writes lyrical melodies and rich, colorful harmonies in this contemporary music.

Katie Waldman’s appearance Sunday is made possible by a gift to the Choir from Jules Zimmer, in memory of Laurie Zimmer.

Special Children’s Worship Service, Sunday, June 1, 10:30 AM, Jefferson Hall. Orca School students will present their school play for our RE children. Children begin in the sanctuary.

Farewell Celebration and Cake, Sunday, June 1, 11:30 AM, Parish Hall. We will honor and thank Marilee Mouser for her service at the Unitarian Society for the past six years as our Adult Choir Director. Please make any checks out to her directly. A basket will be available in Parish Hall that morning.

Town Meeting, Sunday, June 1, Noon, Sanctuary. Review our upcoming Budget, Long Range Plans and Building Project.

Alliance Meeting, Friday, June 6, 2 PM, Parish Hall. This will be the last meeting until October. Officers for the next session will be installed. We will have a music program presented by the Channel Duo, Elin Pratt and Betty Kilb, who have performed through the years at many local events. Refreshments will be provided by Alliance members (I-Z).

Summer Singers Choir. Beginning June 8, our new choir director, Ken Ryals, will lead a songfest each Sunday with Ellen Rockne, our choir members, and Natasha! Open to those who haven’t sung in a choir for a long time, and those who want to give choral singing a try for the first time. Children and their parents welcome! John Warnock, Music Committee.

Intergenerational Flower Communion Service, June 8, 10:30 AM. Everyone is asked to bring a flower to add to the communal bouquet, and each person will get a flower someone else has brought to take home.

RE Teacher Appreciation, June 8, 10:30 AM. Join us as we recognize the dedicated service of our Children’s and Adult RE teachers during the service.

High School Bridging Ceremony, June 15, 10:30 AM. We will honor our high school graduates during the service as they move through this important rite of passage in their lives.

Summer Sundays: Building Our Future; Building Our Community. Beginning June 15, all children should go directly to Starr King at 10:30. We will be building community with art, music, and construction projects throughout the summer. Childcare will be available in Starr King as well. A Story for All Ages will resume in September.

New Congregation Photo Directory. We are creating a new directory now, so that it will be in our homes and offices for use in the Fall. The dates for photography are June 16, 17 & 18. The schedule is available online. Please make your appointment by going to: www.signup.olanmills.com or call Carol at 965-4583 x224.

Breaking the Silence, Torture Survivors Speak Out, Wednesday, June 18, 7-8:30 PM, Blake Lounge. The Chautauqua Speaker’s Forum presents the West Coast premiere of this important documentary. Producer/Director Valliere Auzenne will lead a discussion following the film.

Our Annual Campaign Supports 2008-2009. Here’s a reminder. Your Keep the Home Fires Burning team wants everyone to know how much they appreciate your generosity during this annual campaign. If you haven’t returned the form letting us know about your commitment for this coming year we urge you to do so soon.  Please help us put this over the top so that we can adequately plan for the growth and strengthening of our Society in the coming year. Mark Hamilton and Chris Appleton, Co-Chairs.

Youth Choir Director. This position, to begin in the fall of 2008, is now open for qualified candidates, and will remain open until filled. For more information, or to obtain a job description and application, contact Rev. Melitta Haslund at 965-4583 X229.

Special Music. We are glad to welcome Emiliano Campobello to our services Sunday. He is a muralist by profession with his company, Nest Design, in Santa Barbara. Two years ago he began the flute and finds that it has become a large part of his life. He has recently begun to record his music,

Points of View Art Show and Sale, Sunday, 9 AM-5 PM, Parish Hall. Come view and buy the numerous pieces of art created by our talented members and friends from the two local UU congregations.

Silent Auction at Points of View Art Show. There will be a special silent auction for Marge Dunlap’s painting, Force Field with Geometrics. The abstract has been valued at $1200 by Sullivan and Goss Gallery. Marge Dunlap was a celebrated artist, best known for her public ceramic sculptures in Santa Barbara, notably the fountain the Los Aves patio near the Bird Refuge and the archway at the County Social Services Center. When Marge died of cancer in 1992, there was a retrospective memorial exhibit for her at the County Administration building. The painting was owned by Marika Davidek, who is donating all the proceeds to USSB. The silent auction will be on Sunday, May 18, during the Points of View Art Show. Bids will be taken until 3:00.

Coming of Age Rite of Passage Ceremony, Sunday, 10:30 AM service. Our COA youth will lead this morning’s intergenerational service. Support them as they share their credos and the wisdom they have gained in their year together in our Coming of Age program.

Souper Sunday! Sunday, 11:45 AM, Parish Hall. Provided by the Social Justice Committee. $5 per person, $10 per family.

Stewardship Campaign. Please consider making a generous increase in your contribution to Keeping the Home Fires Burning. We urge you to make your gift commitment today.

New Congregation Photo Directory. We are creating a new directory now, so that it will be in our homes and offices for use in the Fall. The dates for photography are May 30 & 31 and June 17 & 18. The schedule is available online. Please make your appointment by going to: www.signup.olanmills.com. You may also sign-up in the Garden after Sunday services through May 18, or call Carol at 965-4583 x224.

Special Crone & Sage Ceremony, May 21, 6-9 PM, Parish Hall. This special vespers service recognizes those who offer the grace of elders’ gifts. Lucinda Eileen.

Path to Membership, May 21 7-9 PM, Blake Lounge. Newcomers and those interested in joining the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara are invited to learn about Unitarian Universalism, our congregation, and membership. Facilitated by Rev. Melitta Haslund.

I Madonnari, Saturday, May 24, 9-11 AM. Gather at the Santa Barbara Mission to add your family chalk portrait to our USSB square. Our message is All families are sacred in our house. Love is love. Chalk will be provided.

Children’s Worship Service, Sunday May 25, 10:30 AM. Children and families are invited to join us for the last children’s worship service of the year. We will be exploring sources of comfort and inspiration as well as harvesting herbs to sell from our Peas and Justice Garden.

Seasoned Seekers. Tuesday, May 27, 3 PM, Vista del Monte Retirement Community, Sierra Madre Lounge, 3775 Modoc Road. Concerns About Globalization and Other Trends with Dr. Peter Haslund, chair of SBCC’s

Political Science Dept, Coordinator of its Global and International Studies Program, and father of Melitta Haslund. Bring your friends and questions to this last meeting of the year! For info or a ride, Ginny Crane.

Join the Eco-Club, Tuesday, May 27, 5:30-7:30 PM, Parish Hall. Julie Lopp will discuss and demonstrate simple solutions for household cleaning. Greg Chittick will discuss ways to keep toxics out of schools, parks and homes. Organic vegetarian soup, salad and bread will be served. $5 per person, $10 per family.

USSB Film Series, Wednesday, May 28, 7 PM, Parish Hall. Blame It on Fidel! The life of Anna, a spirited Parisian girl, is turned upside down in the 1970’s when her parents become political activists, and she finds herself amid the swirl of competing ideologies. A story of personal and political awakening

Children and Youth Choir Director. This position, to begin in the fall of 2008, is now open for qualified candidates, and will remain open until filled. For more information, or to obtain a job description and application, contact Rev. Melitta Haslund at 965-4583 X229.

Audiotapes of the worship service may be ordered in the garden following the service. Printed copies of the sermons can be found on a rack in Parish Hall adjacent to the library or www.ussb.org.

This Sunday, May 11, 2008, Rev. Joy Atkinson will speak on A Mother Looks At Ministry.

Our Pianist, Natasha Kislenko, will perform Allemande in E major by J. S. Bach, Pavane by Maurice Ravel, and Gigue in E major by J. S. Bach.

At the 10:30 service the Chancel Choir will sing Now is the Month of Maying by Morley, The 23rd Psalm by Bobby McFerrin, and The Gartan Mother’s Lullaby, trad. Irish, arr. Ginsberg

At the 10:30 service the Children’s Choir will sing Life is a Circle.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Child Naming and Dedication Ceremony, Sunday, 10:30 service.

Marilee’s Notes (10:30 Service): Thomas Morley (1557-1602) is remembered primarily as a composer of the English madrigal, which traces its roots to the earlier Italian madrigal, except that the English composers tended to choose lighter texts decorated with a “fa, la, la” refrain. Bobby McFerrin dedicated his setting of the 23rd Psalm to his mother, and UUA selected it to be one of the songs included in our new hymnal. The Gartan Mother’s Lullaby is a very old Irish folk song; Santa Barbara Music Publishing recently released this arrangement by Neil Ginsberg, b. 1969.

OWL Classes continue in RE for grades K-7. Sunday is the last session of our eight-week program. Visiting children are invited to go to Starr King for an activity.

Stewardship Campaign. Please consider making a generous increase in your contribution to Keeping the Home Fires Burning. We urge you to make your gift commitment Sunday.

New Congregation Photo Directory. We are creating a new directory now, so that it will be in our homes and offices for use in the Fall. The dates for photography are May 30 & 31 and June 17 & 18. The schedule is available online. Please make your appointment by going to: www.signup.olanmills.com <http://www.signup.olanmills.com/> . You may also sign-up in the Garden after Sunday services through May 18, or call Carol at 965-4583 x224.

Crone and Sage Training, May 12, 7-9 PM, LaPaz Lounge. Prepare to celebrate your transition into Sagedom or Cronedom at our special Vespers service on May 21. Contact Lucinda Eileen at lucindaeen@sbcglobal.net <mailto:lucindaeen@sbcglobal.net> , 415-6294.

Special Crone & Sage Ceremony, May 21, 6-9 PM, Parish Hall. This special vespers service recognizes those who offer the grace of elders’ gifts. Lucinda Eileen, 415-6294.

Building Your Own Theology, May 14-June 18 (new dates!), 7-9 PM, Blake Lounge. What beliefs and conclusions have you come to on your life’s journey so far? Join Rev. Joy Atkinson for a six-week class to help you explore and articulate your own theological/philosophical stance. Sign up at the Adult RE table in the garden.

Points of View Art Show and Sale, Sunday, May 18, 9 AM-5 PM. Come view and buy the numerous pieces of art created by our talented members and friends from the two local UU congregations.

Coming of Age Rite of Passage Ceremony, Sunday, May 18, 10:30 AM. Come hear the wisdom of our youth as they lead what is sure to be a unique and insightful intergenerational service, the culmination of their year long journey together in COA.

Souper Sunday! May 18, 11:45 AM, Parish Hall.. Provided by the Social Justice Committee. $5 per person, $10 per family.

Path to Membership, May 21 7-9 PM, Blake Lounge. Newcomers and those interested in joining the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara are invited to learn about Unitarian Universalism, our congregation, and membership. Facilitated by Rev. Melitta Haslund.

I Madonnari, Saturday, May 24, 9-11 AM. Gather at the Santa Barbara Mission to add your family chalk portrait to our USSB square. Our message is All families are sacred in our house. Love is love. Chalk will be provided.

Join the Eco-Club, Tuesday, May 27, 5:30-7:30 PM, Parish Hall. Julie Lopp will discuss and demonstrate simple solutions for household cleaning. Greg Chittick will discuss ways to keep toxics out of schools, parks and homes. Organic vegetarian soup, salad and bread will be served. $5 per person, $10 per family.

Children and Youth Choir Director. This position, to begin in the fall of 2008, is now open for qualified candidates, and will remain open until filled. For more information, or to obtain a job description and application, contact Rev. Melitta Haslund at 965-4583 X229.

Interest Survey on Women’s Groups. To aid the Program Council in its deliberations on starting new groups, the survey is available in the garden on the RE table. Please return by today, May 11.

Audiotapes of the worship service may be ordered in the garden following the service. Printed copies of the sermons can be found on a rack in Parish Hall adjacent to the library or www.ussb.org <http://www.ussb.org/> .

To Our Visitors: We hope you receive inspiration and strength from your visit. Please sign our visitors’ book at the Welcome Table in the Garden, so we may acknowledge your presence. If you are interested in joining the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara Congregation, please contact Nancy Edmundson, Administrator, 965-4583, ussb@ussb.org <mailto:ussb@ussb.org> .

CALENDAR


Sunday, May 11, 2008 2 Services 9 & 10:30 AM
9:00 AM USSB Childcare, Starr King Nursery
10:30 AM COA, YRUU, Children’s RE Classes, Classrooms
10:30 AM Mother’s Day & Child Dedication Service

Monday, May 12, 2008
6:00 AM Early Morning Exercise, with Linda, Parish Hall
5:30 PM Lark Yoga Classes, Jefferson Hall
7:00 PM USSB Men’s Council, Blake Lounge
7:00 PM Crone & Sage Training, LaPaz Lounge

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
7:00 AM Toastmasters Club #5, Parish Hall
8:15 AM USSB Morning Meditation, Sanctuary
4:00 PM USSB Program Council, Blake Lounge

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
6:00 AM Early Morning Exercise, with Linda, Parish Hall
4:00 PM USSB Finance Committee, Blake Lounge
5:30 PM Lark Yoga Classes, Jefferson Hall
7:00 PM Building Your Own Theology, Blake Lounge
7:00 PM Wednesday Book Discussion, Classroom B

Thursday, May 15, 2008
5:00 PM Adult RE Appreciation Dinner, Blake Lounge
7:00 PM USSB Choir, Sanctuary

Friday, May 16, 2008
6:00 AM Early Morning Exercise, with Linda, Parish Hall
7:30 PM DanceAway, Jefferson Hall

Saturday, May17, 2008
7:00 AM Early Morning Exercise, with Linda, Parish Hall

Sunday, May 18, 2008 2 Services 9 & 10:30 AM
9:00 AM USSB Arts & Craft Show & Sale
9:00 AM USSB Childcare, Starr King
10:30 AM Intergenerational Coming of Age Service
11:45 AM Souper Sunday, Parish Hall

Looking Ahead

May 30 & 31 Directory Photo Shoot
June 1 Congregational Town Meeting on Budget
June 8 Begin 10:30 AM Service only for Summer
June 8 RE Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
June 8 Congregation Annual Meeting & Celebration
June 15 Father’s Day & Young Adult Bridging Ceremony