Thank you to those who attended my final service at Summit. It meant a lot to me to see you there. Thank you to those who made the farewell potluck such a lovely event. And Thank you for the parting gifts. The engraved music box is a beautiful reminder of you all. I haven't gone anywhere for a vacation in four years, so that bed & breakfast gift certificate will be put to good use! I hope you all will avail yourselves of the books I have gifted to the library: A House for Hope, Good Without God, The Almost Church Revitalized, Out of the Flames, Everyday Spiritual Practice, The Message (the bible in contemporary language), The Whole World Kin (Darwin and the spirit of liberal religion), We Build Temples IN the Heart, Tending the Flame (the art of UU parenting), Tainted Legacy.
May the search process for your new settled minister bring you joy and be fruitful.
Shalom, Amen, Salaam, Blessed be, and Namaste.
Rev. Kathleen
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Rev. Kathleen A. Green
619-609-6929
blog: http://pulpitofjoy.blogspot.com/
Fall Semester Teacher Recruitment: Did you know it's open season for hunting RE teachers and assistants? Watch out for a DRE armed with a clipboard and a pen! Attempting to run is futile and hiding in the bathrooms ineffective. Please consider signing up to be a teacher or assistant for the fall semester. We are asking for a commitment of just 4 Sundays that will be spread out from Sept. thru Jan. That's helping out less than once a month! See Joshua if you have any questions. I don't bite!
"Meet the New Minister" meetings with Dr. Frank Willey in the Summit Salon at one or more of the following times: Thursday, September 2, at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. and Friday, September 3, at 10:30 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.
New Summit Website: Check out Summit's new website at "www.suuf.org" (See link in menu on the Home Page). If your name is in Summit's Membership Directory, you can gain access to the Member Section of Summit's website after registering. Please click on Register at the bottom of the Login Form to register.
Ministerial Search Committee Needs Your Help! On September 12th, during the Circle Discussion, we will be holding seven “Cottage Meetings” around the campus and we would really like for you to participate! We need to hear from you what it is you are looking for in our next minister. What do you feel are the most important ministerial qualities to have and roles to fill? September 12th is the ONLY date we will be holding these meetings. Please participate!
—Elinor Weed, Chair, Ministerial Search Committee
A Different Kind of Planting Ceremony – There are tens of thousands of places around the globe where Peace Poles have been erected. Very soon, Summit UU Fellowship will become one of those places! You will definitely want to mark your calendar for our kickoff service on September 19th. Also on September 19th, t-shirts will go on sale for the October Peace project, tie-dying t-shirts. “There is no way to peace; peace is the way.” – A. J. Muste
UULM (UU Legislative Ministry) invites you to join us on the steps at the Capitol August 24 & 25. We'll be visiting legislators to Bring Health Reform Home with a number of current bills. Please call and FAX your state senator and assembly person's offices. Support must be expressed this week, best if by Wed. For more info: www.uulmcaaction.org or Jeffrey @ 916-504-8886.
Summer RE Program: We still have many spots available for RE Teachers to lend a hand this summer as "tour guides" as we explore different countries and cultures around the world. Please stop by the RE area to sign up or send me an e-mail, jd_lunn@yahoo.com, if you can help out, thanks!
Its Circle Dinner time again! Circle Dinners are occasions when we dine together at each other’s homes (6-8 people per home). It’s a chance to meet new people and learn more about those we already know. The dates will be Saturdays: August 28th, October 9th, January 29th, and March 19th. Ideally, if you sign up to participate, it would be helpful if you sign up to host one of the four dinners. You need not provide the main course when you are the host. Dinner time is usually around 6:00 p.m. Sign-up sheets will be available in the Lobby after Sunday service. Questions? Contact Juana Page.
Help on a Project I am working on a project about the feelings, thoughts and actions people go through when their father dies and am seeking input from individuals who have gone through this. If you would like more information about this project please contact me. I would very much appreciate it. Thanks! Miles.
Artists Wanted Chalice UU Congregation is inviting UU artists and crafters in the San Diego County Cluster to participate in its 4th Annual Arts & Crafts Faire on Sunday, November 7th. Applications are available by contacting chaliceartguild@msn.com.
All announcements on Sunday morning will be made BEFORE the service starts. The Sunday Service Committee is trying to look at ways to keep the service from going too long and getting our children and youth to their classes at a reasonable time. We will try having all announcements at 9:50 and the service will begin at 10. If you want to hear the announcements, please be sure to arrive by 9:50. It will also be helpful to have announcements printed in the order of service so please get those to Linda by Wed. morning. Thank you.
Reserving Summit’s Wheelchair: A wheelchair is available for use while at Summit. Please call the office in advance to reserve the wheelchair. The wheelchair is kept in the library. Questions? Contact JoAnn Swanson.
Summit Singers Choir Practice: Wednesdays, 7:00 pm. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Jill Reis, choir director, at 619-244-6965.
Covenant Groups
Next month our new church year begins, and lots of new things will be happening. The Covenant Group Facilitators would like to be a part of that, so we are sending this message to you.
THERE ARE LIMITED OPENINGS in our covenant groups for new members. We typically begin our groups in March, but because there are many folks who have not participated in covenant groups we would like to invite you to begin mid-year. The spaces are limited, but we would like to fill them with interested, committed members or friends who would like an opportunity to get to know others better in a small group setting.
Contact Pat Bryning if you are interested or have questions.
Prayer/Meditation - Bring your joys and sorrows and join other UUs for an hour of silent prayer or meditation at 8:30 a.m. on this and every Wednesday in the Salon.
Sunday mornings start with prayer/ Meditation at 8:00 a.m. in the sanctuary.
Library etiquette: please remember to return books, cds, and any other items that you check out of our library. As we have just one cd of each worship service, please return cds in a timely manner so that all who wish to listen to the service can do so.
He requires a full scholarship. He lives with his indigent grandmother because his mother is an alcoholic also addicted to being abused physically. The school is partially supporting the grandmother as well with a meal every day.
Please make checks payable to Summit with "Esperanza" in the item line. We will need to raise $540 to support Juan’s education. And thanks for whatever you can contribute!
Food Collection – First Sunday of Every Month – Please continue thinking of others in East County who are in need. At service on the first Sunday of every month, we will collect all grocery items (canned, dried, and other non-perishable foods) that you bring. The next two dates are August 1st and September 5th. In case you forget, the collection basket will be out in the foyer of the Sanctuary. Diapers, baby care items, gently used towels and other necessities are also greatly appreciated. Items are delivered on a rotating basis to Crisis House and the Santee Food Bank. Questions? Please contact Lynne Slaughter.
Crisis House has contacted Summit with a request for child care volunteerswhile their client moms attend required group session once a week. If you can help Crisis House, please contact Sharon Hummel 619-444-1194 ext. 3
Backyard Bounty – Vitamins are a terrible thing to waste! If your garden is yielding more than your immediate family can consume, please let Gwen Baldwin know. We will arrange to come to your house and pick it up. The fresh produce will then be delivered to Crisis House for distribution.
