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Weekly Announcements
May 16, 2024
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SATURDAY, May 18, 2024
10:00am ONSITE and on Zoom and Facebook Live
Please note: this is SATURDAY CHURCH
NO SUNDAY SERVICE THIS WEEK
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“Love and Fear: Intersectionality of Community and Queerness”
with Aliya Stanton (they/them), Abby Hasting-Tharpe (she/her), and Miles Rivers (he/him)
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On this Long Beach Pride Weekend, Unitarian Universalist youth and young adults Miles, Aliyah, and Abby reflect on the history of LGBTQ struggles and how the lessons of queerness can be applicable to our faith community, centered in the power of love to overcome fear.
This Saturday Service will make it easier for people to attend the Pride Parade on Sunday.
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The UUCLB Annual Congregational Meeting takes place after the SATURDAY Service at 11:30am in Wylder Hall
Please stay after the service for the Annual Congregational Meeting at 11:30am in Wylder Hall (or go to UUCLB.org/service to watch the meeting online.) We’ll worship together, have brunch, select new leaders to serve UUCLB, and vote on our annual budget. Childcare will be available in the lounge for the duration of the meeting.
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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, or use the QR code below. 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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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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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, May 19, 10:00am
Children & Youth meet in the Lounge
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The Religious Education Search Committee is delighted to share that we have received applications from many qualified candidates and are entering into our interview phase with hopes of settling a new Director to start in June. We're inviting you to help us inform the selection process by sharing your thoughts about what you value about our Religious Education program and your hopes for future leadership.
ZOOM LINK
Share your feedback online
We hope to hear from you and see you soon!
Rev. Lissa, April Rosario (DRE Consultant), Priscilla Ortiz (Board),
Ruth Goodwin, Steve Sodders and Laura Scully (Consultant)
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Saturday, May 18
10:00am Youth RE
10:00am SATURDAY Services Onsite & on ZOOM
11:00am GA Delegates Meeting
11:30am Annual Congregational Meeting
11:30am Meeting Childcare
3:00pm Game Night Rm 2/3
Sunday, May 19
10:00am No Church - Pride Parade!
Monday, May 20
2:30pm Atheist / FreeThinker Meeting
7:00pm Social Justice Meeting ZOOM
Tuesday, May 21
7:00pm BIPOC Meeting Onsite & via ZOOM
Wednesday, May 22
6:00pm Wylder Spirits
7:15pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 23
7:00pm Town Hall Council ZOOM
Friday, May 24
10:00am Buddhist Group ZOOM
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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Sunday, May 26, 2024 — 10:00am ONSITE and on Zoom and Facebook Live
“Atheist and Freethinkers Service ”
with the Atheists and Freethinkers Group
As a Unitarian Universalist, would you consider yourself, perhaps more accurately, Atheist, Agnostic, Humanist, Secular, Realist, Freethinker, or Seeker? Today we will present you with presentations from some of your own flock who enjoy exploring our world from a combination of all of these perspectives. They invite your attention and openness to considering your own spiritual selves, as they describe a bit of their own journeys.
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Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19, 2024
Pride Weekend
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Sunday, May 19, 2024, 10:00am
March with us at the Long Beach Pride Parade!
To sign up for the parade, please contact Jayne Swanson at PrideParade@UUCLB.org. When you sign up you will receive an email with information about the march.
Important Note: Saturday Church Service on May 18! Our Worship Service/ Coffee/Brunch/ and the UUCLB Annual Meeting will happen on Saturday, May 18 this year (10:00am in Wylder Hall). This will make it easier for folks to attend the Pride Parade on Sunday.
For more info about the parade, go to https://longbeachpride.com/parade/
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Get Your UUCLB T shirts for the Pride Parade and More
UUCLB T-shirts AVAILABLE NOW. Just in time to wear for the Pride Parade or any other major church events! Look for the T-shirt table before and after church on Saturday, May 18.
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Thursday, May 23, 2024, 7:00 – 9:00pm on ZOOM
Town Hall Council
uuclb.org/meetings/thc
Meeting ID: 869 6720 0610
Passcode: 732091
On the agenda:
- Board Actions & Updates
- Rules for Campus Usage
- BIPOC Fellowship Poetry Night report
- Article II feedback to GA delegates
- Proposal to use Opportunity Fund O&G proceeds for Green Team project
- Committee Updates - what should the Board & Congregation know?
- Please submit information by May 16 so participants can study the issues before the meeting.
- Open Discussion
This is the place to learn what's going on at UUCLB!
- Committees & Task Forces - share what you're doing!
- Newcomers - meet fellow congregants & get to know the workings and processes of UUCLB!
- Fellowship Opportunities for ALL!
** Go to the Town Hall Council folder in the Members Only Google drive for information about agenda items**
Questions or to place an item on the agenda. Contact Jan Goodwin at jan.goodwin@uuclb.org
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Sunday, June 2 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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Sunday, June 2, after Service in Room 5
"Caring Card" making with the UUCLB Pastoral Care Team
Come and make a "Caring Card" or chat with the Pastoral Care Committee after service on the first Sunday of each month. The Pastoral Care Team will have a table to visit and/or make cards. The cards will be sent by the Pastoral Care Committee to those in the church community that might use some support. Supplies, samples and materials will be provided at the table. Please join us! You can contact our Pastoral Care group at: pastoralcare@uuclb.org
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Sunday, June 2, 4:00pm in Wylder Hall
Woven Image in Concert "Love Songs for the Earth"
The band "Woven Image" returns, blending Celtic, jazz, and pop/folk influences with rich vocal harmonies, expressive instrumentation, and joyous, uplifting songs. Those who saw their Wylder Hall show last year will tell you, a Woven Image show is a great time.
No Admission Charge: Free will offering to benefit the California Native Plant Society and Natural Resources Defense Council. Questions? Email us at musicandarts@uuclb.org.
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Wednesday, June 5, 5:30pm at the picnic tables near the playground.
Summer 2024 Church Potluck Picnic #1
- 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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Sunday, June 9, 2024, 4:00pm in Wylder Hall
Los Angeles Recorder Orchestra Concert
The group plays compositions ranging from the Renaissance period to the 20th century, arranged for sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, bass, great bass, contrabass, sub great bass and subcontrabass recorders.
Please join us! Suggested donation: $20 adults, children free.
For more info please contact David James at musicarts.chair@uuclb.org
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Sunday, June 30, 2024
UUCLB Awards Ceremony
This will be a joyous time to present our annual awards to church members and to celebrate the year’s new members. (Note: Awards Ceremony has been rescheduled to June 30, not June 2.) See you in church!
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Garden Tea Service Auction Item: Seats still available!
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Enjoy a 20-year-old tradition: a cream tea complete with homemade scones, a variety of finger sandwiches, salad, quiche, and desserts in the Goodwins’ garden. Hats optional. It's bound to be a Jolly Good Time for all!
$50/per person
Contact Jan Goodwin at janiceg22@gmail.com
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NEXT LGBTQ+ CAUCUS MEETING
NO Caucus Meeting in June
Join the LGBTQ+ Caucus on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in the Lounge at 11:30 am.
We will meet with the LGBTQ+ Welcoming Task Force.
It's Here! Long Beach Pride Parade on Sunday, May 19 -- Congregation Meet-up/Breakfast time: 8:30am at the home of Kathy and Jack Rogers (NE corner of Ocean & Temple, at 2801 E. Ocean Blvd.) Check-in Time & Photo opp: 9:00am. Gather at our step-off spot & photo opp: 9:30am. Parade kick-off: 10:00am.
Still requesting volunteers for Pride Worship on Sunday, June 30th and Transgender Day of Remembrance on Wednesday, November 20th. Send you volunteer email to lgbtq.chair@uuclb.org.
Requesting volunteers for World Aids Day Sunday, December 1st Send you volunteer questions to lgbtq.chair@uuclb.org.
Save the date for the next LGBTQ+ Caucus movie night on Friday, June 7th.
Upcoming Community Events: LGBTQ+ Elders Day May 16th, 2024, OC Youth Convening May 18th 2024, Trans Pride July 2024
Pink Haven Coalition - now accepting donations through the UUCLB online giving portal.
Your LGBTQ+ Caucus Co-Chairs are:
Chrisanne Blankenship-Billings she/they/her/them/everything, 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
Third Sundays after Service in the Lounge (no meeting in May)
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: UUYAN will not meet in May -- Look for us in June! Download the LB UUYAN Flyer here.
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UUYAN Resources for Young Adults:
UU Young Adults for Climate Justice
Climate Justice Movement Training Workshops Hosted by UUMFE, Spring For Change 2024 Events | Every Saturday, April, 2024, 3:00pm ET; 2:00pm CT; 1:00pm MT; 12:00pm PT -- RSVP: Online events
UU Young Adults for Climate Justice (UUYACJ) is back with its third annual Movement Training workshop series! You can attend just one, or all of them! All young adults (18-35) are invited to join us every Saturday in April (3pm ET/12pm PT) for workshops led by activists and organizers from a wide variety of movements. We’ll learn tools, strategies, and practices for building and sustaining justice movements. If you are not a young adult, help spread the word. Tell the young adults in your networks about these events be they your children, grandchildren or valued starting professionals in your orbit. https://uusj.salsalabs.org/uusjenews_march2024_environ?wvpId=bbf21918-ef8d-4e30-950d-50103b6cda70
UUA Denomination info for Young Adults:
The Young Adult Revival Network
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. For more info, please reach out to camp via website for more information
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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.
THIS MONTH: join our conversation with Elizabeth Foster, Vice-President of EQUUAL ACCESS!
Register here: https://uuwf.wildapricot.org/event-5719823/Registration
4:30 p.m. Pacific / 5:30 p.m. Mountain / 6:30 p.m. Central / 7:30 p.m. Eastern
She will speaking on her national and local organizing work, Equual Access programing, and how you can get involved with disability justice.
Community Gatherings are open to women, femmes, and gender-expansive folks. To honor the individuals who join, we ask that conversation initiated in our gatherings not be shared outside of this covenanted circle. Programming runs an hour and a half. Auto captioning is available. Open to women and gender-expansive folks.
Bio: Elizabeth is deeply committed to disability justice, and is the Vice President of EqUUal Access and Co-Chair of the Rider’s Transit Access Group for the Boston MBTA. She graduated from the Boston University School of Theology with a Master’s of Divinity in Interfaith Leadership, and holds an MS in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Philosophy from Bryn Mawr College. Her academic work focuses on queer, disabled Unitarian women who were involved with the eugenics movement. She is also engaged in denominational efforts to reckon with historical Unitarian and Universalist involvement in eugenics.
Elizabeth serves as the Ministerial Intern at First Parish Canton UU, and offers accessibility consulting through her business, Crooked Heart Consultancy. She is passionate about religious education, having served as a DRE before attending seminary, and is thrilled to be teaching OWL currently. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, English Country Dancing, and writing poetry, as well as trying new recipes. She lives in Dorchester with her cat, Jade.
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TEXTING WITH NEXTGEN
Training using the application SLACK will enable you to work from home on your phone or computer to engage prospective voters. Email DemocracyTeam@UUCLB.org register for training.
POSTCARD WRITING
Most Sundays. Contact DemocracyTeam@UUCLB.ORG to order your postcards to write at home.
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Download Saving Democracy Team’s Current Information Sheet!
bit.ly/uuclbinfosheet
Updated weekly
Questions? Email the team at: DemocracyTeam@UUCLB.org
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Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice
Election 2024 Resource Page:
bit.ly/uusjelection2024
- Personal Plan Checklist
- Resource Materials
- Actions & Events
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Raising the voices of Unitarian Universalists and the values of justice, equity, democracy, and compassion.
What’s at stake in November can’t be overstated – the threat to our democracy is real and extreme. Please support UUSJ voter engagement and legislative defense work. Click here to learn more about Featured Actions, Events, UUSJ News, and Environmental and Climate Justice.
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YOU’RE INVITED TO “Organizing for Movement Building” with Andrew Batcher - Click here to RSVP Our country is facing a critical turning point, and we have been engaging UU leaders to build a powerful, inclusive, and collaborative pro-democracy movement. Join us on May 22 at 4:30 p.m. PT to hear from Andrew Batcher, UU organizer as he highlights pragmatic lessons from his experience with Occupy, the peace movement, Black Lives Matter, and countering hate groups.
All this information and more can be found at UUCLB’s Saving Democracy Team’s Info Sheet: bit.ly/uuclbinfosheet.
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UUSJ Democracy Action Team Meetings
The UUSJ Democracy Action Team plans monthly meetings so we can support and learn from each other, share materials and ideas, build community, and hopefully have some fun along the way. Wouldn't it be great to feel more refreshed, optimistic, and resilient? Stay tuned for upcoming meeting dates...
Last UUSJ Meeting Video and Slides from March 2024: Why We Need a Democracy Movement presentation from 3/27 meeting - slides & video
Recording of 3/27 meeting
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Local Organizing Committee
Next Meeting: June 5, 3:00pm on ZOOM
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
- 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 Cesar Castrejon our LA Voice professional organizer. He connects us to 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 has 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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May 21, 2024 | 7:00pm
IKAR’s Minyan Tzedek Community Organizing team extends an invitation to all LA Voice leaders to their upcoming meeting on Zoom where they will host a discussion with Assembly member Tina McKinnor.
Register at bit.ly/IKARMcKinnor
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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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UU Ministry for Earth: May 22 Online at 4:00pm PT
Join UU Ministry for Earth for poetry, song and story to honor International Day for Biological Diversity with Dr. Lyla June Johnston. Creator as Anchor; Collapse as Teacher May 22, 2024 7:00 pm ET/ 6:00 pm CT/ 5:00 pm MT/ 4:00 pm PT
Dr. Lyla June Johnston (aka Lyla June) is an Indigenous musician, author, and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) and European lineages. Her multi-genre presentation style has engaged audiences across the globe towards personal, collective, and ecological healing. She blends her study of Human Ecology at Stanford, graduate work in Indigenous Pedagogy, and the traditional worldview she grew up with to inform her music, perspectives and solutions. Her doctoral research focused on the ways in which pre-colonial Indigenous Nations shaped large regions of Turtle Island (aka the Americas) to produce abundant food systems
Sign up now at: https://secure.everyaction.com/SpUIxewZBk6fPs-PCnL-3A2
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcO6ppzgiE91gSZOPzQ7hiS7SIu9VtcQs
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Adult Faith Development Team Seeks Volunteers
For more info contact afd.chair@uuclb.org
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Note to Choir: Last day of Choir is June 9!
Please join us again when practices resume late this summer.
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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General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association
June 20-23 ‘24, Online only. (uua.org/ga)
(GA ’25: Will be hybrid, with live attendance in Baltimore.)
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GA and Article II Voting
Do you know what's going on with the voting at GA this year? Or do you feel like you are at square one? You can learn more about it by attending our information and discussion meeting June 9 after Sunday Service. Watch your email for details!
We, the GA Delegates, welcome your contacting us at GA.Delegates@uuclb.org with:
- Questions we may be able to answer for you,
- or Questions you would like to raise,
- or Requests!
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Tribute to
Phyllis Daniel
for her recent
"Significant Birthday"
from
Sandy Kroll
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Tribute
in Memory of
Wendy Drake
"She loved this church!"
from
Douglas Drake
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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
Your Tribute will be posted on the bulletin board and will appear in the weekly announcement.
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Upcoming date for contributions to the ADVANCE Newsletter has changed!
Please send your articles, announcements, photos, artwork and other contributions before 9:30pm on the Tuesdays listed below. Email to: ADVANCE@uuclb.org
Due Date: Tuesday, May 21 for the June 2024 issue
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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
NOTE: THE SUBMISSION DATE FOR THE ADVANCE NEWSLETTER HAS CHANGED.
Please submit your items for the ADVANCE before 9pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
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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Extra Parking for CHURCH SERVICES (Sundays only)
Our East and West Parking lots are now at capacity. That is good news; people are finding us! For overflow parking on Sundays, extra parking is available in the Los Altos Medical center Lot at 1777 N Bellflower Blvd. We urge anyone who can to come a little early to park in the Los Altos Medical Center Lot. This will make us more welcoming to newcomers who can find space in our more accessible lots. Directions to the overflow parking lot:
- From the West on Atherton pass the church lots and turn right into the alley after the apartments.
- From the North on Bellflower take a right into the Medical Center entrance just after the Arco Station.
- From the South on Bellflower, a long left turn lane makes for an easy left turn into Los Altos Medical Center Parking.
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May 2024
The Filipino Migrant Center
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The Filipino Migrant Center was formed in Long Beach in 2010 to address the needs of Filipinos in the region. They are a Filipino-immigrant led organization aiming to educate, organize, and mobilize low-income, working class Filipino families.
FMC is working to develop long-term strategies to change systems of inequality. They provide resources and trainings to the people who are most affected and impacted by social injustices, and they are the leaders in these efforts who the FMC helps to empower. Their programs and services support low-income youth, low-wage workers, immigrant women, and families to improve the conditions of their health, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, and environment.
This is accomplished with free services such as legal assistance with labor and immigration issues, health clinics, know your rights trainings, and even a walking club.
The FMC also worked collaboratively to produce a documentary on three Filipino immigrants. You can see the trailer at https://www.filipinomigrantcenter.org/liwanag.
They welcome volunteers! Learn more at https://www.filipinomigrantcenter.org/.
Our social justice collection takes place on the second Sunday, but you can support the Filipino Migrant Center 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. Social Justice Collection MAY 2024 For online giving please go to uuclb.org/give
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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?
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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.)
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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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May 5, 2024
“Soul Matters Sunday: The Gifts of Pluralism”
with Rev. Lissa Gundlach and Gavin Thrasher
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2136475293376990
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April 28, 2024
Freedom’s Interdependence
with Rev. Lissa, Jonathan Kert, Fred Kushner, Karen Mourikas, and the Wylder Spirits
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=397026676563413
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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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