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Weekly Announcements
April 25, 2024
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April 28, 2024
10:00am ONSITE and on Zoom and Facebook Live
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Freedom’s Interdependence
with Rev. Lissa and Worship Associate Karen Mourikas
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This year the Jewish festival of Passover, with its themes of freedom and liberation, is celebrated in the shadow of devastating months of painful violence which has deeply divided our interfaith and Unitarian Universalist community. We explore Passover’s themes of freedom with storytelling, song and reflections seeking to build bridges of interfaith solidarity and Unitarian Universalist moral clarity to call for a lasting and permanent ceasefire. | |
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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, April 28, 10:00am
Children and Youth will gather to play confetti egg baseball, create fairy houses, and make tree wishes.
After church we will all dance around the Maypole to celebrate Beltane!
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Religious Education Staff Openings: Help Us Spread the Word!
We are ready to more widely launch our search for Religious Education staff, and invite you to help us get the word out and share the available position with your networks! We know wonderful people are out there, so let's put the word out! All positions are listed online on our Bamboo site which also posts to Ziprecruiter and Indeed. Please email revlissa@uuclb.org with any questions or comments.
Youth Programs Director
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Thursday, April 25, 2024, 7:00 – 9:00pm on ZOOM
April Town Hall Council
uuclb.org/meetings/thc
Meeting ID: 869 6720 0610
Passcode: 732091
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**
On the agenda:
- Board Actions & Updates
- Committee Updates - what should the Board & Congregation know? Please submit information by April 18 so participants can study the issues before the meeting.
- Open Discussion
- Board listening - What's going well? What needs improvement?
- Minutes from the March 28 THC meeting are available in the Town Hall Council folder on the Members Only Google drive.
Questions or to place an item on the agenda. Contact Jan Goodwin at
jan.goodwin@uuclb.org
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Sunday, April 28, 4:00pm in the Wylder Hall
UUCLB Poetry Evening
Come one, come all! Invite your friends! UUCLB is having a Poetry Evening on Sunday, April 28 at 4:00pm. Featured poets will be our own Mauricio Moreno, Nancy Woo, and three poets from outside the UUCLB community. This is a Poet’s event—there will be an open mic and we encourage people to recite their original work. This all church event in coordination with National Poetry Month is sponsored by the Bipoc Affinity Group and supported by the UUCLB Music and Arts Committee.
The open mic will be monitored to control appropriateness of material, including length of time. Sign ups for the open mic will be limited to those who sign up on the day of the event (or prior). Best way is to reach out to us through bipoc.chair@uuclb.org
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Saturday, April 28, 2024, in the Lounge
Words of Our Own Creative Writing Group -- all are welcome!
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Sunday, April 28 after Service on the Patio
Saving Democracy Postcards & Letters
Please visit the Saving Democracy Team's Table after Service if you would like to pick up, drop-off, or request cards or letters. Anytime we don't have a table out, please return items to the basket in the office.
This week we have a few more packets of 10 each Reclaim our Vote Cards for Virginia available.
Please return Virginia Cards by May 26th at UUCLB.
Return any remaining Georgia Cards by next week, May 5th.
- Several of our writers are doing VoteForward Letters to nearby Orange County CA-45 Congressional District. These letters will be part of the Big Send in October. Come by the table, see the list of over 20 VoteForward campaigns in several States and order what you would like to work on!
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Sunday, April 28 at 2:00pm MOVES to ZOOM this month
GREEN TEAM Committee Meeting
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May 5, 2024, after service at 11:30am in room 2/3
LGBTQ+ Caucus
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Join the LGBTQ+ Caucus as we continue to celebrate all things Spring related.
NEXT LGBTQ+ CAUCUS MEETING
May 5, 2024, in room 2/3 after service at 11:30am
Hybrid Option see UUCLB Calendar for Zoom Link
Movie Night
Movie Night is back on Friday, May 3, 2024, 6:00 pm in the Lounge.
Join us as we laugh till our sides hurt and sing our way into Long Beach Pride month.
Call for Volunteers
Long Beach Pride, Pride Worship, LGBTQ+ Caucus, Transgender Day of Remembrance
Pride Parade Volunteers can send an email to Jayne Swanson at PrideParade@UUCLB.org
Send an email to the LGBTQ+ Caucus Co-Chairs to Volunteer for
Pride Worship and Transgender Day of Remembrance
Pride Parade Volunteers can send an email to
Jayne Swanson at PrideParade@UUCLB.org
Upcoming Community Events
OC Youth Convening May 2024, LGBTQ+ Elders Day May 2024, Trans Pride July 2024
Your LGBTQ+ Caucus Co-Chairs are:
Chrisanne Blankenship-Billings she/they/her/them/everything, Bill Sive he/him/his
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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Sunday, May 5, 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. Upcoming date for Starting Point classe is Sunday, May 5, 2024. 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, May 5, at 4:00pm in Wylder Hall
Mark Sullivan Piano Concert
You can look forward to our final UUCLB Concert of the year with the return of our favorite pianist, Dr. Mark Sullivan! The date is Sunday, May 5, at 4:00pm. The place is Wylder Hall. Be prepared to be inspired and uplifted. Mark will perform works by Bach, Chopin, Mozart and Ravel on his Steinway Concert Grand Piano! The Music and Arts Committee invites you to enjoy our indoor musical concert fellowship. You can attend services, do your daytime chores and still have the evening free!
The suggested donation for adults is $20, $10 for students and
free for children under 12, who are most welcome!
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Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:00am to noon, onsite
It's a party...a Work Party! Come party with us!
The Facilities Committee always needs help. Every second Saturday of each month we work together to beautify and maintain the church and campus. For those who have never attended a work party, it happens every second Saturday from 9:00am until noon. Learn new skills! Use tools! Meet new people! Do a single task or as many as you like... No experience is necessary -- we welcome one and all. Just show up and look for Elmer Taylor -- he will find something for you to do. And if you feel so inclined, please join us for (free) lunch after we have finished our tasks. See you there!
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Sunday, May 19, 2024, 10:30am
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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Third Sundays after Service in the Lounge (no meeting in May)
UUYAN – UU Young Adult Network ages 18-35
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!
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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, 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
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UUCLB SAVING DEMOCRACY TEAM | |
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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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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
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 - 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 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
When we started this journey together back in 2022, we knew the fight to get SB567, the Homelessness Prevention Act, through the legislative cycle and signed into law would be an uphill battle. Through the Senate and the Assembly, through the ups and downs, we hung on, grounded by our faith, and our conviction to build an LA county, and a California with equity and abundance for all.
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LA Voice Leadership Assembly
Reserve the date:
Thursday May 9, 2024 | 5:30-8:30pm
All are invited to attend the UUCLB Local Organizing Committee at the LA Voice Leadership Assembly
Register at: http://bit.ly/LAVLeaders2024
Location of Event:
Dolores Mission Plaza
171 S Gless St
Los Angeles, CA
To Carpool Contact UUCLB LOC Chairperson Kathy Adams at Katole@uuclb.org by Tuesday May 7 or meet us there with your LA Voice Shirt.
We promote Interfaith Coalition Building around areas of common values and interests. Our focus area has been economic injustice and preventing homelessness.
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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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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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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 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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Save the Date for the UUCLB Summer 2024 Church Potluck Picnics | |
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PSWSA Assembly + PSWSA Youth Con, UU Church of Ventura, CA
Both Events are April 26-28, 2024
Join us to share what’s going on in your congregation and to enjoy meaningful keynote topics, an assortment of workshops, youth con activities, worship, meals and more!
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Camp DeBenneville Summer UU Camps:
Introducing our Incoming CMD & Summer Camp Fun!
Your Best Summer Starts Here -- Camps for All Ages, Youth to Adult. For a list of upcoming events and camps, go to
https://www.uucamp.org/camp-calendar/ -- or browse the Camp DeBenneville Pines website for more information: https://www.uucamp.org/
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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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Social Justice Collection | |
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April 2024
Ground Education
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For Ground Education the natural world is a classroom. Teaching in elementary school gardens and green spaces, they aim to nurture students’ academic, physical, and emotional well-being. Their vision is to bring thinking, exploring, and learning in nature to all the local elementary schools.
Ground Education also reaches out to educators with curriculum and has college internship opportunities. In 2023 9,500 students learned through Ground Education’s nature based curriculum; there were 2,700 classes; nineteen garden sites were planted and maintained by staff; and seven interns from Cal State Long Beach were mentored. The program is growing: 33% of all LBUSD elementary students were reached by Ground Education, a 46% growth rate from 2021-2022. Our RE program has also benefited from some visits and lessons from Ground Education.
Our social justice collection takes place on the second Sunday, but you can support Ground Education 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. For online giving please go to uuclb.org/give
For online giving 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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April 14, 2024
“Listening to the Birds: Poetry in the Time of War” Honoring Arab American Heritage Month
Rev. Lissa Gundlach, Shane Kelly, and Mauricio Moreno, with guest musician Mousa Nasser
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2077602525957099
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April 7, 2024
“Illusions of Separateness”
Rev. Lissa Gundlach and Gavin Thrasher
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1843924096125859
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