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SUNDAY SERVICES
9:00 A .M . Meditat ion
9:15 A .M . and 11:30 A .M .
Worship and Chi ldren’sPrograms
Sunday, October 31
Honoring All Souls. Join us for our annual
observance of this day dedicated to those
we have loved and lost. Bring a picture of
your loved one for the altar we will create.
Sunday, November 7
When Go(o)d Is Absent: Our world offers
too many examples of times when we seem
to see the worst of humanity. What do we
do when faced with situations where
redemption seems absent, where the
senseless becomes dominant? Join Rev.
Leslie Takahashi Morris as she explores the
age-old question of evil through our faith’s
lens.
Sunday, November 14
# 9:15 ? We Are Good Enough for God”
with guest The Rev. Erika Demeter. Rev.
Demeter is minister in Erdőszentgyörgy,
Transylvania, Mt. Diablo Unitarian
Universalist Church’s partner church.
#11:30 Youth Service. Join members of the
Young Religious Unitarian Universalists as
they present a conversation about what
they believe.
VESPERS
As the days grow shorter, need a way to
put a little light and warmth in your mid-
week? Join us for vespers—a 45 minute
service of music, connection and
meditation held 6:30 to 7:15 P.M. on
Thursday evenings.
Upcoming topics are:
October 28 Openness
November 4 Healing
MDUUC UniPlayers present:
Robert Fulghum’s
UH OH, Here
Comes ChristmasSaturday, November 20, 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, November 21, 3:00 P.M.$10 suggested donation
Bortin Hall
Directed by Tom Wills
Assistant Director and vocal director – Tory Current
Musical direction – Bill Wentz
Based on stories by Robert Fulghum
Adapted by Ernest Zalia and David Caldwell
Lyrics and composition by David Caldwell Produced by special
arrangement with
The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois
Lino Rivera Returns for a Special Fall Concert
Saturday, October 30, 3:00 P.M.
Join us for a delightful concert
in our Sanctuary,
featuring Victor Romasevich (violin),
Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski (trumpet), and our
very own Lino Rivera (piano) performing music of
Vivaldi, Chopin, Iosif Andriasov, Eric Ewazen, and
Martin Rokeach (music professor at Saint Mary’s
College of California, Moraga).
$10-$20 donation appreciated.
1Mt.Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church “The Beacon” October 26, 2010
Let’s Break Bread Together
Community DinnersCome join us for our Community
Dinners—a chance to connect and
to break bread together. Register at
the sign up table in the Bortin Hall
after the service or on the website
at
www.mduuc.org/news-and-
events-index/community-dinners
or by calling the office. Suggested
donation is $8 per adult with kids
eating for free. 5:15 P.M.
October 28: Pasta Bar
November 4: Chicken soup for
the soul (and chickenless too)
The Interfaith Council of CCC Annual Meeting andInternational Potluck
Sunday, November 7, 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. at St. Paul'sEpiscopal Church, on 1924
Trinity Ave. in Walnut Creek.
You are encouraged to join this
yearly celebration of the commu-
nities, individuals and ministries
that make up the Interfaith
Council. Lots of fun to be had!
RSVP to 925-933-6030 or
ThanksgivingInterested in sharing the holiday
and a meal with your church fam-
ily? The Takahashi Morris family
and Caring and Celebrations Com-
mittees are co-sponsoring a
Thanksgiving dinner at the church
Thanksgiving day at 1:00 P.M. Join
us for food, fellowship and fun.
Please sign up by November 23 at
the Caring Committee table on the
Bortin Hall, on the ministers’ of-
fice door or at the universal sign
up table after church.
Musings from the Board President- Nancy Rivara
As Board president, I have prioritized
the discussion of our Board and Vision
in Action (VIA) goals for each of our
upcoming meetings. One Board and
one VIA goal will be strategically
discussed each month, with the
emphasis focusing on how each Board
member can provide leadership and support in their
work with Councils and committees throughout the
church year to ensure that all of us are aligning our
work with these collective goals. In particular, Leslie
and David will offer specific support with each of the
VIA goals in our Board meetings, ensuring that our
discussions and subsequent actions fully support the
five VIA goal statements. These goals, developed last
spring by a collaborative effort involving most of our
congregants are:
1.Community: We build community and a sense
of belonging as an essential part of living our faith.
2. Multiculturalism: Our congregation will
engage in authentic and meaningful expression of a
variety of cultures and backgrounds.
3. Multigenerational: Our congregation will make
multigenerational connections integral to the life of
our community.
4. Outreach and Growth : We are committed to
broadening the reach of Unitarian Universalism and
spreading its good news.
5. Social Justice: We make social justice integral
to our identity as a congregation.
The Board has formed a small Mission Statement
task force that will formulate a process by which
many members from our Councils and within our
community will work later this year to update the
MDUCC Mission Statement.
Lastly, I had the privilege of attending this
month’s Canvass Committee meeting which is al-
ready hard at work to ensure a successful spring
pledge drive. This dedicated and talented group,
under the leadership of chair, Paul Damrow , fully
understands how important it is to relay the message
about how we can all be good stewards of this
church.
As all of us are ?the church,” it is up to each
member to fiscally support our growing infra-
structure, as we are able, in order to provide fair
compensation to our professional staff. You will be
hearing more about the canvass goals in this column,
from the Canvass Committee and from our ministers,
as we work toward making MDUCC the best it can
be.
In fellowship,- Nancy
2Mt.Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church “The Beacon” October 26, 2010
Co-gitationsAn economy in a grim continued
failure to thrive. A political
system whose new star is a
?Party” bringing back a negative
politics of race. Evidence that
bullying continues to take the
lives of our children, especially those with a sexual
orientation or gender identity different from the
mainstream.
We enter into this fall with the hard weight of the
world upon us—and it can seem as if nothing we can
do can make a difference. And yet we know that our
every action still must be to help co-create the world
we wish to see. In large ways and in the smallest, we
are still called to be present to this world.
Recently a dear friend and mentor, the Rev. Til
Evans (who happens also to have served as a
minister of this church) shared with me that she has
come to see her work of ministry in the world as
affirming that which makes us say ? yes” to life. She
does this often by trying to be present to those she
meets, to maintain connections even at a time when
disconnecting might feel more natural. Again and
again, her daily encounters assure her that treating
others as if they matter makes a difference. By taking
the time to share a friendly remark, to look within
the eyes of another, to notice another human being,
she creates the world in which she wishes to live.
In this spirit, as we approach this contentious
election season, we shall do well and courageously
those small acts we can: voting our convictions, help-
ing others around us exercise their right to vote,
letting our views be heard through letters to the
editor and the messages our homes and cars bear,
and if called upon, to stand in witness to our belief
that we do not need to let hate and divisiveness rule
our nation or our state.
In our hearts, we know that it is true, what our
19 century Unitarian forebear Theodore Parkerth
counseled us: ? The moral arc of the universe is long
but it bends towards justice.” And while we are wait-
ing for that bending above us, let us be busy with the
work of creating hope, peace, community and
connection in the day-to-day before us.
In faith, - Leslie
Revs. David and Leslie Takahashi Morris serve as co-ministers
of Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church. They can be
reached at [email protected]
Getting to Know You (and UU)For newcomers: an informal discussion to answer your
questions about Unitarian Universalism and Mt. Diablo
Unitarian Universalist Church. Next session will be
November 14 at 10:30 in the Redwood Room, just off
Bortin Hall.
Exercise Your Right to VoteHonoring those voting for the first orsecond time!Are you 18 and voting in your first or second election?
Our tradition honors democracy as a means of being in
the world and we want to honor YOU— please let Rev.
Leslie Takahashi Morris know if you are willing to
participate in a brief ceremony at the beginning of the
service Sunday, October 31.
Do you need a ride to vote? If so, contact Laura Bogle
Unitarian Universalist Service Committte- A Guest at Your Table
In November MDUUC kicks off
Guest at Your Table. For 30 years
now, UU communities nation-wide
have participated in this program.
They have come together for this
special tradition to give thanks, celebrate
UU values, and partner with the UUSC to
change the world.
UUSC works with its partners to strengthen
worker’s rights, protect the right to safe affordable
water, defend civil liberties and the democratic
processes, and to preserve the rights of vulnerable
people after disasters.
In November as part of Sunday School, the children
have a Social Action Day commemorating GAYT. Each
child takes home a box to sit on the family holiday table
throughout the season. The box serves as a reminder of
our obligation to the world and how vital it is that we
each play a part in contributing to help make this world
be a better place.
We encourage everyone at MDUUC to become a
member and show support. We will be collecting
donations and boxes through January. Please call the
office at 934-3135 or see the Universal Sign-up Table
after Sunday Services for more information. For a
donation of $100 dollars or more, the amount will be
matched dollar for dollar by the UU Congregation at
Shelter Rock in Manhasset N. Y. All donations are tax
deductible.
3Mt.Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church “The Beacon” October 26, 2010
Healthcare Reform: What Can We Celebrate? - Laura Bogle, Intern Minister
September marked six months since the signing of
the federal healthcare reform bill, the Patient Pro-
tection and Affordable Care Act, and it marks the
start of some of the bill’s benefits. UU Legislative
Ministry of California and its network of congrega-
tions and activists around the state feel proud to say
their organizing helped ensure the passage of this
important legislation.
We all can celebrate:
• extending coverage for Young Adults under their
parents’ policies
• the coverage of pre-existing conditions for infants
and children
• the elimination of ?lifetime benefit” caps on insur-
ance
The sad story is that many people still do not un-
derstand how this legislation can make a real, posi-
tive difference in their own life. That’s why UULM is
supporting lively community forums around the state
to present the significant benefits and changes in the
new bill with accurate, up to date information by
health care policy experts.
How is the state of California implementing and
improving the bill? What changes will we see this
year, and in the next 5 years?
We can host a forum right here at MDUUC. If
you are interested in working on this project,please
contact me at [email protected]
There is still more to do to ensure universal ac-
cess to quality, affordable health care for all. Guided
by the UU affirmation of the inherent worth and dig-
nity of every person, UULM-CA will continue to ad-
vocate for just and compassionate health care policy.
Add your voice to the chorus!
ADULT PROGRAMSAdult Classes are ready for your
participation. Please visit
www.mduuc.org/religious-
education-programs/for-adults to
view The Lifespan Education and
Programming Brochure and to
register. You may also register by
calling the church office at 925-
934-3135.
November Programs include:#Caring for Aging Parents
Facilitator: Melissa Allen
Mondays, November 1 and 18
7:00-9:00 P.M. Fireside Room
#Questions and Answers About Midlife MenopauseFacilitator: Beth Snortum
Tuesdays, November 2 and 9
7:00-9:00 P.M. Sequoia Room
#Creating Sacred Chalices with Artist & Ceramics Instructor
Ellen Sachtschale
Sundays, November 7, 14 and
December 5, 1:00 P.M.
#Tai Chi Chuan Facilitator: Dennis Iverson
Mondays and Wednesdays Octo-
ber 16 through December 15,
Bortin Hall. Drop-in’s welcome.
Not too late to attend!
# Breathing Deeply
A Monthly Reflection Group
Facilitator: Rev. Leslie Takahashi
Morris Meets Monthly, First Satur-
days, 9:30 A.M.-12:00 noon. Fire-
side Room. Please contact Leslie at
ONGOING GROUPS include;
Book Group, Women Groups,
Men’s Groups, Elder Support, Un-
employed , Meditation, and Small
Group Ministries.
For information please visit
www.mduuc.org/religious-
education-programs/for-adults
#Sufi Dances of UniversalPeace Facilitator: SierraLynn White
Ongoing 2 Saturdaysnd
6:30 P.M. Potluck, 7:15-9:00 P.M.
dances. Sanctuary.
“COOLDEEDS” COATDRIVEPlease bring
your warm coats,
sweater, scarves, and gloves to our
children’s annual coat drive that
will benefit men, women, and chil-
dren at the Monument Crisis Cen-
ter. We will collect coats the month
of November. Please look for the
bin outside the children’s chapel.
The Monument Crisis Center
is a well run organization that
provides goods and services to
needy and low-income families.
Field Trip Participants Needed
We are also looking for
children, families, and adults
interested in attending a field trip
to the Monument Crisis Center to
deliver and sort coats MDUUC has
collected. Date to be arranged. Call
the church office 934-3135 or e-
mail Heather Sawyers
[email protected] for information.
4Mt.Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church “The Beacon” October 26, 2010
Children’s Religious
Education
Teachers NeededWe are off to a great start with
moving to two services but,
We still need teachers for
Grades 3-5 and Middle
School. Please contact Heather
Sawyers at 925-934-3135 Ext
154 or [email protected] for more
information.
Items NeededThe children’s classes of
MDUUC will be contributing a
basket for the Serve U Auction.
This year all the classes are
promoting our seventh principle
“Valuing the Interdependent
Web.” Each basket reflects this
principle. Please help us with
any items you may wish to
contribute to this effort. Please
see below.
#Preschool Basket-“Pets”,
we need dog and cat toys,
treats, fleece fabric
#Grades K-2 Basket-
“Recylable Holiday Wrapping
and Cards”, we need Holiday
stickers, ribbon, piping,
stamps, raffia, and UNICEF
Christmas cards and Recyl-
able Winter Celebration cards
reflecting different faith
traditions.
#Grades 3-5 Basket-
?Gardening Wheelbarrel” We
need a wheelbarrel, soil,
seeds, pots, gardening tools,
organic fertilizer, gloves, hat,
and flowers and vegetables.
Money TalkEnd of the Year Report
Our bookkeeper (Bisa
Grant) and consulting
CPA (Bill Clark), in con-
sultation with our Finance
Committee, have now com-
pleted the final bookkeeping for
fiscal year 09-10. You may recall
the budget for FY 09-10 had a
planned deficit of almost
$19,000. In addition to that, we
experienced a shortfall from
Bortin Hall rentals, which
brought in about $12,000 less
than we had projected for the
year.
I am happy to report, how-
ever, that we ended FY 09-10
with slightly over $6,000 in the
black, thanks to the amazing
generosity of our members and
friends in a second year of eco-
nomic hardship for many.
We are currently on track
and within budget for income
and expenses after two months
of the new fiscal year. All of us
on the Board and on the
Finance Committee are hoping
to include salary raises for our
hard-working staff in the next
budget for FY 11-12, and wel-
come your suggestions for in-
creasing our income so we can
accomplish this.
I have worked diligently
with Diane Olson and the Fin-
ance Committee this past year
to make our financial reports
more streamlined and under-
standable. Please feel free to let
me know if you’d like a copy of
our monthly report, which I can
send to you by email.-
In fellowship, Jo Gelinas
MDUUC Treasurer
Does My MoneyMatter?The simple answer is ?yes” – absolutely!
Our money is a fundamental part of our
ability to survive in the world: for shelter,
to put food on the table, to do enjoyable
things. Each member, upon signing the
membership book, promises to support
MDUUC with a monetary pledge, so that
our church community can serve its
members and friends. And our money is
just about the only way MDUUC is able to
pay salaries, take care of our buildings, and
pay our utilities and property taxes.
In these difficult financial times, some
of our members have found it necessary to
cut back on expenses by eliminating or re-
ducing their pledges. If you’re in that cate-
gory, we hope you will be able to rebound
soon. If you’re not in that category, have
you asked yourself how you can fill a bit of
the gap left by our members who are expe-
riencing harder times?
Here are some things we can all do to
ensure the continued viability of MDUUC:
1. Make sure your pledge is a fair share
pledge of 3% to 5% of your income.
2. Go on line to escrip.com and sign up to
have your purchases with local merchants
result in income to MDUUC. It’s free, and
you’d be surprised just how many mer-
chants participate in this program!
3. Be frugal in using your committee’s
budget for this fiscal year. If you don’t re-
ally need something, consider not spend-
ing the money right now.
4. Make a Legacy Gift in your will. The
Legacy Committee is happy to help you
with more information so you can learn
how to do this.
The Financial Stewardship Council
and its committees, along with the Board
of Trustees, is committed to spending the
church’s money wisely. Our money does
matter.
- Financial Stewardship Council
5Mt.Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church “The Beacon” October 26, 2010
HATs OFF . . .HATs OFF - Honors, Accolades, Thanks! Send “short
and sweet” admissions to: [email protected] or leave in
the Firestarters mail slot in the office. We encourage
gratitude and appreciation throughout MDUUC.
#Our MDUUC teens offer a big HATs OFF to the adults
who helped out at their sleepover after Game Night:
Kathy Willing, Erik Smith, Darice Peruch, Nancy Jasa,
Kevin Hsieh, David Hovey and Vicky Horn.
#To our newest members, honored in our Services on
October 17: Sharon Feldt, Roxanne Livingston, Rana
Miller-Owen, Kate Newkirk, Karla Santiago, Sharon
Solstice and Kelly Webster.
#To the Rentals Committee members who have
created new pricing, contracts and procedures for large-
event rentals involving the Sanctuary and Bortin Hall:
Lisa Fitts (Chair, newly elected!), Jo Gelinas, Sue
Polgar, Joan Redding and Nancy Rivara.
#To the 100 people who attended Apple Pie Night.
Each family took home a pie and we delivered 26 pies
to Glide Memorial Soup Kitchen. Special thanks to Dee
Simmons, Candace Van DeWark, Chika and Will
Dow, Melanie Stewart, Craig Sawyers, Pat Hurley and
Kendra Jacobson; to the children and youth who
provided entertainment, and to those who stayed to
help clean-up.
#To the choir and band musicians who are making
music happen so beautifully at both our services.
#To Heather Sawyers, Heather Hsieh, Nancy Falk,
John Dark, Kristin Taylor, Lisa Aaron, Candace Van
Dewark, Scott Baxter, David Hovey, Kevin Hsieh and
the rest of the religious education team for all they have
done to double the opportunities for learning and
growth for our children.
#To Michael Russell for keeping our bulletin boards
up to date and visible. To Rowena McGregor,
Rosemary Kadoch and Scott Hovey, for help with our
Friday folding of the Order of Service.
#To Nancyj Moran, Rowena and Alan McGregor,
Isabel Johnson, Bob Hanson, Art and Arliss Ungar,
Jim and Lois Herrington and Sharon Feldt who all
have gone the extra mile for our community dinners
and to Mariann Kessler who is keeping us supplied
with good desserts.
#To Bob Hanson for hauling in his truck some items
from the church for disposal.
Serve U Saturday, November 6,
4:00 - 8:30 P.M., Bortin Hall.
What's the Serve U? The Serve U is our church's annual
auction, filled with fun things to do as well as services and
items to bid on. It is the largest fund-raiser of the year, and
pretty much anyone who goes knows it's a LOT OF FUN.
What Happens at the Serve U? Dynamite Live Auction.
Exciting Silent Auction. Instant Winners. Raffle Drawings with
fantastic prizes (really!). Door Prizes. Wine Pull . Pot-luck
hearty appetizers. Music. Meeting new people. Seeing old
friends. Oh, and did I forget to mention the $250 cash grand
prize from the raffle? We also have a $250 CASH GRAND
PRIZE as our last raffle item. For newcomers, one of the most
popular items auctioned are group items, where someone
donates a group activity (dinner, wine tasting, miniature
golf.....) and auctions off "seats" to the activity. Many church
members set their church social calendar by winning some of
these items.. It's all so much fun, you just have to come!
What about the Kids? This year, the kids' party theme is King
Arthur & Knights of the Round Table. Your kids will search for
the "Wholey" Grail, filled with jewels and other treasures.
They'll help find the Round Table and solve the secret of the
Sword in the Stone! Pizza for dinner (vegies as well, plus
dessert). If you have infants or toddlers, childcare is available,
but please RSVP if you need childcare.
What can you do? Donate, come, bid, have fun, enjoy
yourself. Bring hearty appetizers when you come. Volunteer
to help, with these options:
#Setup or takedown of tables & chairs
•Clean up food items and the kitchen at the end
•Help with food during the auction
•Help with the Silent Auction
•Help sell Raffle Tickets
•Help answer questions at the Serve U table after services
between now and the event.
When will the list of items be available? A preliminary list
of items will be on the web; start looking the weekend of 10/23-
10/24. There will be a very limited number of lists available
after the services for those that do not have website access. The
final list will be available on auction night.
Want to donate, volunteer, RSVP for childcare or have
questions? Come to the Serve U Table in Bortin Hall after
services. Call Kathryn Wellington. Send an email to
[email protected] Go onto the web at
www.mduuc.org where you can donate online. Look for us on
the Members & Friends Site, under Community.
- Thank you for all you do, Kathryn Wellington, Fundraising
Events Chair, and the rest of the "Make the Serve U Happen Gang"
6Mt.Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church “The Beacon” October 26, 2010
GREEN GROUP NEWS
by Dee Simmons
VOTE NO ON PROP 23
Protect the California Global W arming Solutions Act
of 2006 (Ab32)
In 2006, the Legislature passed and Governor
Schwarzenegger signed AB 32 the Global Warming
Solutions Act of 2006, which set the 2020 greenhouse
gas emissions reduction goal into law. These reduc-
tion measures to meet the 2020 target are to be adopt-
ed by the start of 2011.
The California Air Resources Board, the agency
mandated to implement the law, is on track to meet
the law’s requirement to reduce the state’s global
warming pollution to 1990 levels by 2020. The agency
is now developing a package of clean energy regula-
tions, such as a renewable energy standard and low
carbon fuel standard, to cut emissions by about 12
percent from today’s levels in the next decade.
Two large Texas-based oil companies (Valero and
Tesoro) along with Kansas oil magnate Koch brothers
are spending millions of dollars to convince voters to
pass Proposition 23, a referendum on California’s
November ballot that would block implementation of
the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006
(AB 32).
Proposition 23 would stop implementation of
AB32 by requiring the state to suspend it until Califor-
nia’s unemployment rate falls to 5.5 percent for four
consecutive quarters. The state’s unemployment has
dropped that low only three times over the past 30
years.
For more information, drop by the Green Group
table on Sunday after the service. Also check out the
very informative article at the Union for Concerned
Scientists website about Proposition 23 and please
vote NO on 23 to protect our environment.
www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/tx-oil-finances-
campaign-against-ca-clean-energy-
law.html?utm_source=SP&utm_medium=more&utm
_campaign=prop-23-house-parties-09-20-10-more
Welcome to the OpenWomen’s GroupThe MDUUC Open Women's Group
meets Thursday, November 4, at
10:30 A.M. in Bortin Hall. All women,
especially newcomers, are invited to
the meeting and potluck luncheon.
Come and bring a friend.
We are proud to announce as
speaker, Mary Matsumoto, who will
present a demonstration on
IKEBANA flower arranging. Her ed-
ucation started in Japan and has con-
tinued through the years with several
local teachers. She has taught classes
at the Japanese American Club in
Concord for thirty years.
A potluck luncheon follows her
talk. Potluck dishes to serve eight to
ten people are encouraged. Beverage
and table service will be provided.
Co- hostesses are Joan Armstrong
and Joy Hicks.
- Co- chairs Teresa McGregor, Jane
North, Dolores Olson
Newsletter MailingHelp NeededThank you to the many
people that have chosen to
? GO GREEN” and receive
our newsletter by email
instead of printed copy.
Our number of printed
newsletters has gone down
in number but we do still
have a substantial number
that we mail out.
Please consider joining
our happy group of volun-
teers that fold, seal, label,
joke and laugh to prepare
our Beacon newsletter for
mailing. They meet two
Tuesday mornings a month
from 9:00 to11:00 A.M. in
the Owl Room, Gilmartin
building. Next mailing
dates are: Tuesdays, Octo-
ber 26, November 9 and 23.
+Musicians Wanted!Come share your talent! Your
Music Committee is looking for
instrumental musicians who want to
share their talents in our community. If
you play any instrument, contact Mark
at [email protected] or call 415-637-
1271.
Performing Arts Society ConcertSanctuary, Tuesday
November 9, 8:00 P.M.The Performing Arts Society's Tuesday
evening concert for November will open
with soprano Sarah Sloan, accompanied
by pianist Miles Graber.
"Suite for Trio" by Alexander
Arutianian will be performed by
Christiana Carr, violin; Dorinda Chase,
clarinet; and Hye Yeong Min, piano. The
program concludes with five operatic
arias by Gounod, Puccini or Verdi sung
by Elena Yakoubovsky accompanied by
Nicholas Yakoubovsky.
www.ccpas.org for more information about
the Performing Arts Society
7Mt.Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church “The Beacon” October 26, 2010
IMMIGRATION Where are we?
Where do we go from here?
FORUM: Wednesday, October 27,7:30 – 9:00 p.m.What is the impact of U.S. policies on the flow of
immigration? How does immigration affect our
country economically? What are the problems with
our current system that call for reform?
Co-sponsored by the Immigration Task Force of the Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, the
Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center, and the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County
For more information, contact Bob Lane at [email protected]
The Immigration Task Force is a Committee of the Social Justice Council of MDUUC
The MDUUC Book Group’sSchedule:
The Book Group is an open group
which meets on the first Tuesday
of the month at 7:30 P.M. Locations
will be announced.
#November 2 - Street of a Thousand
Blossoms by Gail Tsukiyama
#December 7 - HOLIDAY "DINE
OUT" Details to be announced.
#January. 4 - Open by Andre
THE BACKPACK DRIVE WAS A
HUGE SUCCESS. The Contra
Costa Interfaith Housing asked if
we could provide six backpacks
and supplies. We surpassed their
expectations. Instead, we supplied
ten backpacks and supplies for 20
kids. We helped make the first day
of school a little more
comforting. The Homelessness
and Affordable Housing
Committee would like to thank
all
of those who contributed.
We need more affordable
housing, and you can help
make a difference.
The Affordable Housing/Homeless
Subcommittee is forming to
develop
more safe and affordable
housing in
Contra Costa County. For more
information, contact
Have A Comment or Concern About Our Two Services on Sundays? We would love your feedback! Please fill out this form and return to the box in the back of the sanctuary.
You may also use the member pages of the website for answers to the questions.
Name (please note: we cannot address anonymous comments or concerns):
___________________________________________________
As you know, our congregation has recently moved to two services to accommodate our growing adult and
children’s Sunday morning programs. As this return to two services is a change, we want to be sure to hear
your comments and answer any questions.
W hat has been helpful in the move to two services?
W hat continues to be of concern?
W hat else would you like the ministers and leadership to consider about the two service format?
8Mt.Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church “The Beacon” October 26, 2010
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Mt. Diablo Unitarian
Universalist Church55 Eckley Lane,
Walnut Creek CA 94596
Return Service
Requested Ministers Revs. David and Leslie
Takahashi MorrisMinisterial Intern Laura BogleMinister Emeritus Dr. David SammonsDirector of Lifespan Religious Education Heather SawyersRE Assistant Heather HsiehAdministrator LouAnn SilveriaOffice assistant Elba MoratayaMusic Director Mark TuningCustodian German RiveraYouth Advisor Nancy JasaBOARD OF TRUSTEESPresident Nancy Rivara Vice-President Jeff Galanti Secretary Joanne ScottTreasurer Jo Gelinas Pat Iverson, Marcia Newey, Bob Olson, Joan Redding,
Avu Sankaralingam Kristen Taylor
Non-profit Org
U.S. Postage
Paid
W alnut Creek CA
Permit #212
HOW TO SUBMIT ITEMS Send to [email protected] Mail hard copy to the church office, orleave in the Administrator’s mail box oron her desk. Include full contact nameand phone numbers. Deadlines are 1 and 3 Wednesdaysst rd
10:00 A.M. NEXT DEADLINE IS
November 3Editor: Beverly BortinAssociate Ed. David Wilcox Mailing: Betty Allen, Mary Smits,
Rosemary Kadoch HOW TO REACH US• Office Hours Mon.- Fri. 9:00 A.M .- 3:00 P.M. • FAX. . . . . . . . 925 934-3136• Phone:... . . . 925 934-3135 Office Staff Phone Extensions:
111 - LouAnn Silveria 112 - David Takahashi Morris 113 - Leslie Takahashi Morris 154 - Heather Sawyers
115 - Bisa Grant151 - Laura Bogle
• Worship Assoc.. [email protected]• [email protected] • Public Web. . . . . . www.MDUUC.org• Web...... . .• E mail. . . .. . . . . [email protected]• Mail. .. . . . . .55 Eckley Lane,
Walnut Creek CA 94596
Harvest FestivalSunday, October 31,Church Morning - 2:00 P.M. Brick PatioJoin us for this fun filled Halloween day, the childrenbegin with festivities during church services. Afterservice, adults are invited to partake in the festivities
including, pumpkin designing, scarecrow making, touring the teen’shaunted house and sampling fine foods from this year’s harvest.
9Mt.Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church “The Beacon” October 26, 2010
We encourage everyone tobring food from their gardensto share with the churchcommunity and canned foodsfor the food drive. We areasking for canned foods as anentrance fee to the hauntedhouse this year. We will alsohave soup and bread for lunchand all donations will benefitthe MDUUC Peace Gardenand Food Bank. For more infocall the church office at 925-934-3135 or e-mail HeatherHsieh [email protected]
Note from the Editor:
On the Members web site,
under “How to”,
“Communication Guide” you
will find the Beacon Style Book.
It would be a great help if you
would follow it as much as
possible. Also, the less
formatting you put in, the less
we have go take out. Your
cooperation is very much
appreciated.
10Mt.Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church “The Beacon” October 26, 2010
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