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Weekly Announcements
June 27, 2024
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UUCLB Celebration of Membership and
LGBTQ Pride Month Stonewall Anniversary
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Join with us for the national celebration of the 55th Anniversary of Stonewall with a Prideful service and celebration. During these troubling times we like to remember the words of Quinten Crisp "In an expanding universe, time is on the side of the outcast. Those who once inhabited the suburbs of human contempt find that without changing their address they eventually live in the metropolis." The LGBTQ+ Caucus is building bridges with our LGBTQ+ and Ally family.
Look for welcoming activities in the near future that are inspirational, educational and multigenerational. The foundation is one of education and lived experience with workshops on LGBTQ+ History and How to Be an Ally.
New Members and UUCLB Annual Awardees will also be celebrated on June 30.
Guest Musician Bass/baritone and guitarist Joshua Bassett is a member of the South Coast Chorale, a community vocal ensemble that seeks to build bridges between communal entities by using music as a vehicle for messages of acceptance and belonging.
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Your monetary gifts sustain our beloved community and enable us to further embody our values through our gatherings, programs, and community outreach. Please consider UUCLB in your charitable gifts for 2023-2024.
You can easily make a make a pledge to UUCLB by using your phone to scan the QR Code below:
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Pink Haven Coalition Update
Our UUCLB Chapter of the Pink Haven Coalition creates a network of safety and direct support for transgender people and their families relocating locally to access gender-affirming healthcare and services. You can give online at www.uuclb.org/give and choose the drop down option to select Pink Haven Coalition. You may also write checks to UUCLB with the memo line “Pink Haven Coalition”. Mail checks to UUCLB, 5450 E. Atherton Street, Long Beach, CA 90815 . Your contributions will help us meet a generous matching pledge of $5000 from Chrisanne Blankenship-Billings and Alexandra Billings.
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ONLINE GIVING — TRY IT!
You can also give quickly and easily on your phone at https://tithe.ly
or download the Tithe.ly app to your phone!
For ACH auto-donations please contact achrep@uuclb.org
Checks can be mailed to UUCLB, 5450 E. Atherton Street, Long Beach, CA 90815
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Sunday, June 30, 10:00am
Children and youth meet at the picnic benches
Rainbow Room Nursery open for infants through 4 years
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Religious Education Summer Fun
June 30 - Fellowship and Fun
July 7 - Science Day
July 14 - Banned Books Storytime
July 21 - Green Day in the Garden
July 28 - Beach Day
August 4 - Pinewood derby
August 11 - Pinewood derby
August 18 - National Ice Cream Day: ice-cream making
August 25 - RE Parent Orientation and Youth Activities
September 1 - NO RE- LABOR DAY
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Thursday, June 27
8:00am LGBTQ+ Caucus
5:30pm Web Team Meeting ZOOM
7:00pm Town Hall Council ZOOM
Friday, June 28
10:00am Buddhist Group ZOOM
Saturday, June 29
1:00pm LGBTQ+ Caucus Event
Sunday, June 30
10:00am Services Onsite & on ZOOM
10:00am Youth RE
11:15am Awards Ceremony
11:30am New Member Celebration! Please join us!
Monday, July 1
2:30pm Atheist / FreeThinker Meeting
7:00pm Team Meeting ZOOM
Tuesday, July 2
6:30pm Board Meeting ZOOM
7:00pm Legacy Committee
Wednesday, July 3
3:00pm LOC LA Voice Meeting ZOOM
6:00pm Wylder Spirits
7:30pm Challenges Book Group
Click here for the UUCLB Church Calendar, ZOOM / Google links, event details,
campus usage and closures / meeting place and contact info
https://www.uuclb.org/calendar
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July 7, 2024 — 10:00am ONSITE and on Zoom and Facebook Live
Soap Box Sunday with Lynelle Wise and Phibun Ny
Soap Box Sunday is an old tradition at UUCLB, centered always around the fourth of July and the freedom of speech. Join us to hear many 3 minute speeches on issues important to our congregants. If you would like to speak, text Lynelle Wise at (562) 519-4440 by July 4.
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July 14, 2024 — 10:00am ONSITE and on Zoom and Facebook Live
"Burning Bright" with Rev. Rayna Hamre
Book banning and burning have long been a part of human history. Author Ray Bradbury wrote the iconic book Fahrenheit 451 on this very topic, published on October 19, 1953. Southern California and the rest of the US are now experiencing book and information suppression through legislation, unbelievably echoing the themes of his story. Understanding the forces driving the current fear mongering around books, libraries, and library staff can help Unitarian Universalists move forward with wise and courageous social justice actions.
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Rev. Rayna Hamre is a long-time Unitarian Universalist who grew up in the Orange County area. Rev. Rayna holds a Master of Divinity degree and a MA in History. She also served as a UU lay leader and as a Director of Religious Education prior to her ordination. Her current social justice activities include sponsoring refugees and teaching English as a Nova Ukraine volunteer, and serving as a Member of the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council. A UU mystic who teaches the Pagan path, she currently facilitates a UU Pagan book group, Heart’s Grove. She also leads ancestor healing work, meditation classes, dream exploration, and provides ritual training as founder and lead teacher of Three Worlds One Heart Mystery School. threeworldsoneheart.org
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July 21, 2024 — 10:00am ONSITE and on Zoom and Facebook Live
Disability Pride Month Service with Mauricio Moreno and Lynelle Wise, with special guest Helena Donato-Sapp
July is Disability Pride Month. The disabled community is a diverse, broad spectrum ranging from physical disability to neurodivergence and more. Join us as we raise awareness and educate ourselves about ablism and disability justice, celebrating the contributions of people with disabilities and becoming a stronger community of people with disabilities and allies. We will have a special guest, activist and Long Beach youth poet laureate Helena Donato-Sapp, who will share her poetry and experiences to help us navigate and create a more inclusive world!
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Helena Donato-Saap is a global award-winning 15 y/o educator, writer, speaker, Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate, an award-winning disability activist, and an activist for equity + justice. She is the adopted daughter of queer parents. Helena believes that it is urgent for young people to understand and be empowered to confront critical issues like anti-Blackness, ableism, Queerphobia, misogyny, poverty, and climate change.More about Helena at: https://www.helenalourdes.com/
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July 28, 2024 — 10:00am ONSITE and on Zoom and Facebook Live
"Face the Music and Dance" with Michael Eselun
Popular guest speaker, and UCLA oncology chaplain, Michael Eselun will explore the dance we do between acceptance and self-compassion. If we reach for acceptance of our circumstances as a pathway to inner peace, what part does self-compassion play?
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Michael Eselun, serves as the chaplain for the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology. Two-time TED-X speaker, Michael speaks extensively to healthcare professionals, patient populations and faith communities across the country. He’s also worked as an activist/educator addressing anti-LGBTQ bias in the larger community for over 30 years. Michael was recently inducted into the UCLA-Semel Institute Eudaimonia Society, in recognition of having lived a meaning-driven life. He has 4 volumes of CD’s available for purchase—contact Michael through his website: www.michaeleselun.com
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August 4, 2024 — 10:00am ONSITE and on Zoom and Facebook Live
"Part 1: The Freestyle Rappers Guide to Spirituality" with Gary Frazier
In the first part of his two-part sermon series, UUCLB member Gary Frazier explores the inspiration and lessons learned from his early passion for freestyle rap, sharing the twists and turns of his unique spiritual path.
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August 11, 2024 — 10:00am ONSITE and on Zoom and Facebook Live
Jazz Sunday with Phibun Ny
Do you like jazz music? Does it make you tap your feet or sway? Come hear some UUCLB members who enjoy jazz share what their favorite pieces are and how jazz impacts them and/or the world around them.
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August 18, 2024 — 10:00am ONSITE and on Zoom and Facebook Live
“Faith: How does that work?!” with Roy Lansdown
What does faith mean in a belief system based on values? In this lighthearted and personal reflection, UUCLB member Roy Lansdown considers the journey from doubt to confidence and comfort in our UU Principles.
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August 26, 2024 — 10:00am ONSITE and on ZOOM Only
"Summer Sabbath Keeping" with Rev. Lissa and Gavin Thrasher
Rev. Lissa returns to the pulpit with Gavin Thrasher and our UUCLB choir as we gather back from summer break and prepare for the fall Water Communion In-Gathering on Sept. 9th. Come explore the holy art of rest and set intentions for the busy fall ahead.
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September 1, 2024 — 10:00am ONSITE and on Zoom and Facebook Live
Labor Day with Guillermo Torres, Immigration Program Director for CLUE
Guillermo Torres spearheads CLUE’s immigration and outreach campaigns. Guillermo was the lead CLUE organizer for the successful living wage campaign in Long Beach as well as the first-ever Flying Food workers unionization campaign at LAX. In that capacity, he also advocated for strong community benefits agreements in new building developments, particularly for securing local, diverse hiring, and worker rights. Prior to joining CLUE, Guillermo was a Teamster and an immigrant rights activist. His faith is a vital part of his work.
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Guillermo Torres, Immigration Program Director for CLUE, spearheads CLUE’s immigration and outreach campaigns. Guillermo was the lead CLUE organizer for the successful living wage campaign in Long Beach as well as the first-ever flying food workers unionization campaign at LAX. In that capacity, he also advocated for strong community benefits agreements in new building developments, particularly for securing local, diverse hiring, and worker rights. Prior to joining CLUE, Guillermo was a Teamster and an immigrant rights activist. His faith is a vital part of his work. Though he was raised a Pentecostal, he only reconnected with his faith in 2007, after a painful encounter. He sees this God’s love revealed in his work to heal injustices and suffering in our community
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Thursday, June 27, 2024, 7:00 – 9:00pm on ZOOM
Town Hall Council
uuclb.org/meetings/thc
Meeting ID: 869 6720 0610
Passcode: 732091
SET YOUR DVR TO RECORD THE DEBATE AND COME TO TOWN HALL COUNCIL!
Regular agenda: Committee, Task Force, & Affinity Group Announcements & Updates. Please put documents, slides, etc. in the Town Hall Council folder on the Members Only Drive. Other announcements as time permits. Questions? Contact Jan Goodwin at jan.goodwin@uuclb.org
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This Sunday, June 30, 2024 after Service in Wylder Hall
UUCLB Awards Ceremony
Our annual awards ceremony will take place during the service this Sunday, June 30, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. This will be a joyous time to honor those members who have served the congregation and the wider community in the past year, as well as to welcome new members. Lots of singing and gratitude this Sunday, then stay for the party afterward to mingle with members old and new.
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This Sunday, June 30, 11:30am to 1:30pm onsite after the Service
New Member Celebration
Join us as we celebrate new members who joined UUCLB from January 2023 to June 2024. Enjoy lunch, dessert, fun lawn games for the family, company, and conversation. Please RSVP to provide headcount for lunch to rsvp.membership.uuclb@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Leadership, Membership, and Stewardship Committees
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Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 11:30am in the Lounge
"Starting Point" Membership Class
Interested in Membership? Please attend an upcoming "Starting Point" class. Presented by the membership committee, the UUCLB "Starting Point" class provides information about Unitarian Universalism, what it means to become a member of our congregation, and explains the steps toward becoming a member. Visitors and newcomers are encouraged to attend. We meet on the first Sunday of each month at 11:30am in the lounge. For more information, please email: Membership@uuclb.org or visit our webpage at https://www.uuclb.org/connect/become-a-member/
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Wednesday, July 10 & August 7, 5:30pm at the Picnic Tables
UUCLB SUMMER POTLUCK PICNIC
- Please bring a hearty dish to share – one that feeds several people.
- Feel free to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair, if you prefer that to picnic tables.
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Note: The church kitchen will not be available for use and we won't have a grill/BBQ this year.
- Items provided by church: Plates, silverware, cups, napkins, serving utensils, and serving ware, cookies, chips, and non-alcoholic beverages (iced tea & lemonade)
- This is a potluck, so whatever folks contribute, will be what we all enjoy communally.
- Please take your potluck food and dish home with you, when you go home.
For more information, please contact Laura Scully at 562-822-0200 or email: lbscully1@gmail.com
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Saturday, July 13, 2024, 9:00am to 1:00pm Onsite
The UUCLB Monthly FACILITIES WORK PARTY!
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The Facilities Committee invites you to the monthly UUCLB Work Party. This is an event where volunteers of all ages gather to beautify our campus and make minor repairs. Show up any time during the party to do just one task or many tasks. Look for Elmer Taylor when you get here — he will find something for you to do. And if you feel so inclined, please join us for a light lunch after we finish our tasks. See you at the PARTY! :-)
PS. If you have specific skills that you would like to contribute, ie.: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, metalwork, etc., please let us know so we can call on you when we need help. Email: facilities.chair@uuclb.org
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Saturday, September 14, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Talent / No-Talent Show: Sign up Now!
For more info please email Phibun at phibunny@gmail.com
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Board Report BOT Meeting Summary – June 4, 2024
Scroll down to read the board report summary, or download here.
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UU Camp DeBenneville Pines
Registration is OPEN!
Camp Season is Just Around the Corner... Get ready for an unforgettable summer with us at Camp de Benneville Pines! Whether you have a young explorer, are an adult seeking new experiences, or a family yearning for quality time together, our array of camps has something for everyone. Our diverse lineup promises excitement, learning, cherished memories, and community. Register here!
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NEXT LGBTQ+ CAUCUS Update
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The LGBTQ+ Caucus Movie Night on Friday July 5, 2024, is CANCELED due to the 4th of July holiday.
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The LGBTQ+ Caucus will not meet on Sunday, July 7, 2024, due to the 4th of July holiday weekend.
- Requesting volunteers for Transgender Day of Remembrance on Wednesday, November 20th. Send your volunteer email to lgbtq.chair@uuclb.org.
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Requesting volunteers for World Aids Day Sunday, December 1st Send you volunteer questions to lgbtq.chair@uuclb.org.
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Upcoming Community Events: City of Downey Pride, Orange County Pride, Long Beach Trans Pride July 2024
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Pink Haven Coalition – now accepting donations through the UUCLB online giving portal. Pink Haven Coalition – now accepting donations through the UUCLB online giving portal: uuclb.org/GIVE
Your LGBTQ+ Caucus Chairs is: Bill Sive he/him/hiz
QUESTIONS? You identify as Queer or Ally and want to join our mailing list?
CONTACT US AT lgbtq.chair@uuclb.org
Lifting up our voices, Living our authentic lives, Sharing our Queer selves,
We are stronger together In Queer Space
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UUYAN – UU Young Adult Network ages 18-35
Meets third Sundays, 11:30am after Service in the Lounge
The UU Young Adult Network ages 18-35 meets on most 3rd Sundays in the lounge after the service. This is a small group ministry creating a beloved community of witnessing our experience together and planning group activities. For more information, please contact Kathy Adams, Adult Faith Development co-chair at katole@uuclb.org
Please note: Look for us in June! Download the LB UUYAN Flyer here.
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UU Young Adults for Climate Justice
Climate Justice Movement Training Workshops Hosted by UUMFE, Spring For Change 2024 Events | Every Saturday, 2024, 3:00pm ET; 2:00pm CT; 1:00pm MT; 12:00pm PT -- RSVP: Online events
UU Young Adults for Climate Justice (UUYACJ) Has a book Club and reading list:
https://www.uumfe.org/get-involved/uuyacj/uuyacj-book-club/
Resources for Young Adults – UUA Denomination
https://www.uumfe.org/worship-resources-2/monthly-musings/
https://www.uuyarn.org/ministries
Welcome to the Young Adult Revival Network. We are the one stop shop, the central hub, the town square, the place for all things Unitarian Universalist young adult ministry. We are here to help young adults connect into community, create the ministries of their dreams, and grow the future leaders of our faith community. So let's begin your journey with YARN today! Click “Home" or scroll down and choose an option that resonates with you. If one of these options doesn’t resonate with you, then send an email to yarn@uusf.org.
Pacific Southwest Area: Camp de Benneville Pines, UUCAMP.org
There are Scholarships for young adults - reach out to camp via website for more information
Unitarian Universalist Association – Womens Federation
UUWF.org - Sign up at the website
Building covenantal relationships among Unitarian Universalist women that equip us all to be better co-conspirators and allies in the movement for collective liberation. Join us on the first Sunday of each month (unless it's a holiday!) to read some of the latest award-winning books as we interpret how they can be tools for social justice. The UU Women's Monthly Read will allow an entry point into our priority issues and support individuals looking to build on their understanding to be better allies and co-conspirators. Each month we alternate between a book (long form) or an article (short-form).
Programming runs an hour and a half. Auto captioning will be available.
2:30 p.m Hawaii / 3:30 p.m Alaska / 4:30 p.m. Pacific / 5:30 p.m. Mountain / 6:30 p.m. Central / 7:30 p.m. Eastern
Monthly reads are open to women, femmes, and gender-expansive folks.
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Witness Alert and Watch Party Alert:
June 29 - Poor People’s Campaign (PPC) Witness Alert and Watch Party Alert: UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt to Speak
Take Action On:
- Ending Gerrymandering
- Environmental Justice for All
Contact UUSJ's Democracy Action Team: Democracy.UUSJ@gmail.com
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Group 2 - SAVING DEMOCRACY TEAM UPDATE
The Saving Democracy Team now meets 4th Mondays on Zoom at 7:00 p.m.
Remember to get all the latest details on our Info Sheet: bit.ly/uuclbinfosheet (case sensitive) and get your Personal Plan Checklist for ideas on what YOU can do this election cycle at: bit.ly/uusjelection2024.
Contact us at DemocracyTeam@UUCLB.ORG
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QR code goes to CA Secretary of State’s website.
Register no matter where you live in California >>>
General Election: November 5
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Local Organizing Committee
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Local Organizing Committee is to build coalitions with interfaith communities around common interests, related to economic justice. We foster leadership in organizing.
We are working to prevent homelessness, in partnership with Long Beach and LA Churches and organizations - please join us. Meets First Wednesdays at 3pm on Zoom. For link go to: UUCLB.org/News/Calendar
Statement of Purpose
Awaken people to their power in social justice
LA Voice “Listening Campaign” & “Home is Sacred” Narrative has resulted in SB567 and SB 4 being Signed into Law in 2023 – Thank you for supporting this effort:
- Listening to our Congregants
- Postcards & Letters
- Local Interfaith Community Gatherings on Zoom and In Person
- Rally at the Capital in Sacramento
- Meetings with our State Representatives & Senators, Long Beach Mayor
- News Conferences with the Press
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Rally celebration: our petitions of 400K plus signatures achieved the first citizens coalition led ballot measure A on the November 2024 Ballot 5/7/2024
The effort for Economic Justice began in 2022. We learned that non-profit entities can lawfully inspire and support legislation that reflects our values. We (the PICO - Interfaith Communities Organizing - Network) were featured in the New York Times. LINK https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/27/business/affordable-housing-religious-organizations.html
If you submitted a postcard with us after service or at a picnic last year - this is your achievement SB 4! SB Means State Senate Bill.
Through our individual and together efforts - We have collected signatures to put measure A on the ballot in November 2024- Thank you ! LA County Sales, a portion of the sales tax, funds services for mentally ill and low income housing development. We build a coalition around common interests and Values in our local community and in California.
There is a lot more to do this year – Come to the next local organizing meeting to learn more and collaborate with Yvonne Figueroa our LA Voice professional organizer. We are connected with Long Beach St Lukes, Grace UNC, Revive Church, Long Beach Church of Christ, Los Angeles - Dolores Mission (Homeboys industries), First UU Church of Los Angeles, Church, and have connections with SUJE, ACCE, LIBRE who support Economic Justice and fair housing for all.
Through the Senate and the Assembly, through the ups and downs, grounded by our faith, and our conviction to build an LA county, and a California with equity and abundance for all. Email Kathy Adams at UUCLB.org
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Explore the Side With Love Action Center:
https://sidewithlove.org/actioncenter
The Unitarian Universalist Association sponsors “Side with Love” a public advocacy campaign that seeks to harness love’s power to stop oppression. All are welcome to join online. For the latest updates explore and sign up for the online webinars at https://sidewithlove.org/
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Adult Faith Development Team Seeks Volunteers
For more info contact afd.chair@uuclb.org
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OLLI: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSULB
Registration Opens June 19 for the Summer Session
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University Long Beach (CSULB) is a Center in the College of Health and Human Services offering classes to persons 50 years of age or older. OLLI offers 50 to 80 different 8 week session, non-credit courses. There is no academic prerequisite for membership or to participate in the classes, just a desire to learn. In addition to classes on Zoom and on the CSULB campus, OLLI offers classes in community locations such as the Long Beach Bridge Center, Whaley Park, Houghton Park, St. Isidore Historical Plaza in Los Alamitos, and at the Alpert Jewish Community Center. Registration information: Registration info here! Need help? call OLLI at 562-985-2398.
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Mark your Calendar for Summer 2024 Church Potluck Picnics #2 and #3
Wednesdays, July 10 & August 7, 5:30pm at the picnic tables near the playground.
- Please bring a hearty dish to share – one that feeds several people.
- Feel free to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair, if you prefer that to picnic tables.
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Note: The church kitchen will not be available for use and we won't have a grill/BBQ this year.
- Items provided by church: Plates, silverware, cups, napkins, serving utensils, and serving ware, cookies, chips, and non-alcoholic beverages (iced tea & lemonade)
- This is a potluck, so whatever folks contribute, will be what we all enjoy communally.
- Please take your potluck food and dish home with you, when you go home.
For more information, please contact Laura Scully at 562-822-0200 or email: lbscully1@gmail.com
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Note: UUCLB Choir & Wylder Spirits are on Summer Hiatus
Please join us again when practices resume August 14, 2024.
We are an all-inclusive choir and a wonderful fit for all skill levels ranging from experienced to novice. From late summer through June we rehearse every Wednesday from 7:15- 9:00 PM, and we lead the music for the UUCLB Sunday Service around twice a month. Questions? We would love to hear from you at music.director@uuclb.org
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Tribute
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Finance Team
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Kat & Ole
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Tribute to
Leadership Team Members
Welcome New Board Members
"Thank You" Supporting Board Members
from Kat & Ole
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Tribute
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Poetry Event Team
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Kat & Ole
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Board Report BOT Meeting Summary – June 4, 2024
Minutes prepared by Gina Stephens, Clerk
Consent Agenda APPROVED
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Approve April and May Board Minutes
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Minutes and Budget approved at Congregational Meeting 5-18-24
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Participate in UUA survey on Property Insurance with Church Mutual.
Board Recognitions
- Jayne Swanson and Pride Parade organizers
- Chris Kempf, who pushed Bonnie Coomes in her wheelchair for the entire parade
- UUCLB Staff for a Sat Service & Annual Meeting. Great attitudes, worked together.
- 77 Members who attended the Annual Meeting and participated in the democratic process
- DRE Search Committee
Minister and Head of Staff Report June 2024
DRE Search: New DRE ready to be introduced to the congregation: Amy Pabon, start date June 4, 2024
Curriculum, end of year planning, Saturday church 5-18, Polling place $500/day for 10 days
OLD BUSINESS
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Membership Celebration June 30th – Add Annual Awards to Event APPROVED
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Communication Survey: Link to survey
- Memorial Wall Task Force
Propose to expand scope of Task Force to include plans for “Memorial Patio” per report APPROVED
MWTF Report ; Fund balance = $59,223.
NEW BUSINESS
Misc Board Policies APPROVED
Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to address a variety of issues that do not necessarily fit into an existing policy, or require a full policy of its own.
Membership Policy APPROVED
Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to guide the Membership Committee, Membership Coordinator, Church Administrator, and Clerk in the process of adding, removing, and restoring members.
Membership Committee Charge APPROVED
New Committee Fellowship Committee Charge APPROVED
Adult Faith Development Charge – in development
Vision & Mission Proposal for Fall 2024 DEFERRED/DISCUSSION ONLY
Town Hall Council: Call for Proposals of Opportunity Fund & Wider Wuurld Fund (June 2024)
6-27-24 Proposals will be prioritized
- Opp Fund Balance: $18,139
- Wider Wuurld Fund Balance: $17,991
- Leave minimum of $1500 in each Fund for 2024-2025 activities
- Proposals may not exceed more than 50% of balance, less $1500
Discussion on Endowment Fund Policy, need to deposit to special fund. Long Beach Micro-Grant APPROVED
Edie to apply for grant for for BIPOC Salsa Event and Pinewood Car Race (Sat, Aug 24, 10am) APPROVED
Due June 5.
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Make a Tribute!
Make a Memorial Tribute in memory of, or to say “Thank You” to someone for a gift, a good deed, a job well done, or just to tell someone “You are special!”
You can make your Tribute by check or use tithe.ly. Checks should be made out to UUCLB and marked "Tribute To insert name here". Or for tithe.ly text-to-give, text the words “Tribute for insert name here" and the amount to 833-931-1845. If making a tribute by check, drop your check off at the church office on Sunday or mail to: UUCLB, 5450 E Atherton St., Long Beach, CA 90815 I Or you can make a tribute online at https://www.uuclb.org/give/tributes/
Your Tribute will be posted on the bulletin board and will appear in the weekly announcement.
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Upcoming dates for contributions to the
ADVANCE Newsletter!
Please send your articles, announcements, photos, artwork and other contributions before 9:30pm on the Tuesday listed below. Email to: ADVANCE@uuclb.org
Due Date: Tuesday, August 19 for the SEPTEMBER 2024 issue!
If you'd like to share in the ADVANCE for SEPTEMBER, please get your information, articles, and photos in by the deadline. August 19 will be your last chance to submit to the ADVANCE for the September issue. (July/August was a combined issue.) You can at submit at any time up to the due date.
Upcoming Due Dates for ADVANCE Newsletter contributions:
For October 2024 Issue: Due by September 17
For November 2024 Issue: Due by October 22
For December 2024 Issue: Due by November 19
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Stay in touch with your Church Community by contributing to the Weekly Eblast Announcements and the ADVANCE Newsletter.
To share in the weekly ANNOUNCEMENTS or the monthly ADVANCE NEWSLETTER:
- Prepare a brief notice for the Announcement or an article/brief about your event for the ADVANCE
- Include name of event, date, time, ZOOM link or meeting place and contact information for your event
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Submit in an UNFORMATTED Microsoft Word document -or- type into the body of an email.
- NO SPECIAL FORMATTING / SPACING
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Graphics and images should be attached in JPG format (rather than embedded in a MS Word file)
- Proofread your document and make any necessary corrections before sending
Submit Weekly Announcements/Eblast to: ANNOUNCEMENTS@uuclb.org
DEADLINE: Tuesday at Noon!
To share in the monthly ADVANCE newsletter:
Send submissions to ADVANCE@uuclb.org
Please note: submissions will be published on a space available basis subject to the decision of the editor.
*Flyers and/or announcements that need to be retyped will not be accepted.
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For more than 15 years, Heart of Ida has helped low-income seniors in Long Beach stay connected, healthy, happy, and loved. Their programs are designed to address both seniors’ physical health and mental wellbeing, including providing farm fresh foods, groceries, and hygiene items; access to basic technology, training, and support; connections to dozens of critical resources; and ongoing, heartfelt, personal connection. These programs include Fresh Foods, Essential Needs Pantry, Digital Inclusion, Pet Care, Personal Connections, and Holiday Hearts. The Heart of Ida envisions a community where every senior has the support they need to live independently and thrive, including feeling heard, appreciated, connected, cared for, and safe. You can help bring about this vision by volunteering. Opportunities include AgeWell Magazine deliveries, fresh produce deliveries, holiday gift deliveries and visits, Pet Walking & Care, resource application support, stay connected personal phone calls (English, Spanish, and Khmer), stay connected Recorded messages (English, Spanish, and Khmer), technology set up and troubleshooting, and more.
For more info, go to https://www.heartofida.org/
Our social justice collection takes place on the second Sunday, but you can support Heart of Ida until the last Sunday of the month, by mail, text, or online. If by mail, note “Social Justice Collection” on your check, and send it to UUCLB, 5450 E. Atherton St., Long Beach, CA 90808. Using Text-to-Give, text the words “25 Special Collection” and the amount to 833-931-1845. To give $25, for example, text “25 Special Collection $25.” To cover any convenience fees for the church, you can add the word “cover” (so “25 Special Collection $25 cover”) or simply text “Cover fees on” to cover fees on all text gifts.
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Members! Please download the latest UUCLB Church Directory from the Members Only Drive at this link: Membership Directory March 2024 .
If your info has changed, is in error, or is missing, please email your name with the changes to: office@uuclb.org
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Planning a ZOOM meeting? Have an item for the UUCLB Calendar?
FOR ZOOM MEETINGS: Use this link to request a ZOOM room reservation : http://www.uuclb.org/ZOOMRES (Please submit your request at least a week before your meeting to allow time for scheduling.)
TO ADD AN EVENT TO THE CALENDAR: If you would like your event to appear on the UUCLB calendar, please email the ZOOM reservation and link, along with your event information (name of event, date, day of week, time start/end and contact info) to: calendar@uuclb. (Please submit your request at least a week before your event to allow time for calendaring.)
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How To Stay Connected to UUCLB
- Subscribe to the monthly Advance newsletter: advance@uuclb.org : Arrives in your inbox the first week of the month
- Subscribe to the church Board Report: boardreport@uuclb.org : Receive the meeting agenda, board packet, and minutes
- Check the current issue of the Join In Booklet: uuclb.org/joinin : Find all the standing Committees, social activities and affinity groups
- Find the latest How-To Manual for Committees
- Check the UUCLB website uuclb.org
- Check the church calendar uuclb.org/calendar
- Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/UUCLB/
- Join us for in-person and online Worship on Sundays at 10:00 am
- Live on Zoom … Facebook Live...and Past Recorded Services
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Watch our services when it's convenient for you!
Services stream live on Sundays on Facebook, and full services are posted on Facebook
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June 9, 2024
Music Sunday
Join Director of Music Ministries Gavin Thrasher, the Wylder Spirits and the UUCLB Choir
https://www.facebook.com/UUCLB/videos/1468539540723010
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Sunday, June 16, 2024
Juneteenth: Stories of Agency and Resistance
with Baba the Storyteller and the Racial Justice Team
https://www.facebook.com/UUCLB/videos/974614001023066/
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PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AT (562) 597-8445 -or- EMAIL: office@uuclb.org
REGULARLY CLOSED HOLIDAYS, FRIDAYS, WEEKENDS &
CLOSED THE THIRD WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach | Phone: (562) 597-8445
Email: office@uuclb.org
www.uuclb.org | uuclb.org/youtube
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