Our Church Circular - First Unitarian Church of San Jose
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Our Church Circular - First Unitarian Church of San Jose
Our Church Circular First Unitarian Church of San José * July 2013 * julio 2013 160 N. Third Street, San José, CA 95112 * (408) 292-3858 * sanjoseuu.org Beloved Conversations: Meditations on Race and Ethnicity By the Reverend Nancy Palmer Jones by the Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones You are invited to participate in FUCSJ’s Next Steps toward Building a Beloved Multicultural Community! each of us and our community, and to make us better equipped to take our message of justice, equity, and compassion for all into all aspects of our lives. Description: What: Beloved Conversations: Meditations on Race and Ethnicity, developed by Dr. Mark A. Hicks, director of the Fahs Collaborative at Meadville Lombard Theological School Where: Mount Diablo UU Church, in Walnut Creek and FUCSJ When: Friday afternoon/evening, November 8, and all day Saturday, November 9, Opening Retreat with other UU congregations at Mount Diablo UU Second and Third Sundays, 1-3 pm at FUCSJ December 8 and 15; January 12 and 19; February 9 and 16; March 9 and 16 Who: Rev. Nancy, Rev. Geoff, FUCSJ leaders, members, friends – including YOU! Why: We are ready to take FUCSJ’S next steps in building multicultural beloved community. This curriculum promises to bring us closer to each other, to deepen our understanding of how race and ethnicity affect In the spirit of small-group ministry, Beloved Conversations is an experiential and evocative curriculum that provides a container for exploring the spiritual and intellectual dimensions of racism in our lives. Over eight two-hour seminars, the group encounters ways in which issues of race and ethnicity shape individual and group assumptions. It also considers the spiritual dimensions of what is learned. Each session poses questions that connect with the sources of inspiration as well as with the challenges of race/ethnicity that slow our human journey toward wholeness. The curriculum differs from many approaches to anti-racism/multicultural work in that it frames the discussion not only in terms of demographic urgency or cultural critiques (both of which are useful to understand!), but also in terms of how developing the skills and habits of an anti-racist mind helps everyone – those in dominant groups as well as those who are targets of oppression – heal from the wounds of racism. Praise from Those Who Have Already Been Part of Beloved Conversations: “One of the most beautiful aspects of Beloved Conversations was seeing its transformative potential come to bear.... I was moved to my core witnessing Unitarian Universalism come alive to members of my congregation.” —Rev. Manish Mizra-Marzetti, Senior Minister, UU Congregation at Cherry Hill , NJ “Many [participants] said that this was the first time, or the first time in a long time, when they had been part of a conversation about race that left them hopeful.... Out of these conversations, we are beginning to shape a way forward to address and ‘interrupt’ racism in all its forms: institutional, cultural and individual.” —Rev. Kate Lore, Minister for Social Justice, First Unitarian Church, Portland, OR Register: To Take Part in FUCSJ’s “Beloved Conversations,” please sign up through Office Manager Dana Spinney, [email protected]. l Amadas Conversaciones: Meditaciones sobre Raza y Etnicidad Por la rev. Nancy Palmer Jones y traducido por Roberto Padilla ¡Ustedes estan invitados! a participar en los siguientes pasos de la FUCSJ hacia la construcción de una amada comunidad multicultural. Qué: Amadas Conversaciones: Meditaciones sobre Raza y Etnicidad, desarrollado por el Dr. Mark A. Hicks, director de la Escuela Teológica Fahs Collaborative en Meadville Lombard Dónde: Iglesia UU Mount Diablo, Walnut Creek y FUCSJ Cuándo: Tarde/noche del viernes 8 de noviembre y durante todo el día del sábado 9 de noviembre: Apertura del Retiro con otras congregaciones UU en la Iglesia UU Mount Diablo, en Walnut Creek El segundo y tercer domingos, 1-3 pm en FUCSJ: 8 y 15 de diciembre; 12 y 19 de enero; 9 y 16 de febrero; 9 y 16 de marzo: Seguida por ocho seminarios de dos horas en la FUCSJ Quiénes: Rev. Nancy, Rev. Geoff, líderes de la FUCSJ, miembros, amigos—¡incluyéndolo a USTED! Por qué: Estamos listos a llevar a la FUCSJ a los próximos pasos en la construcción de la amada comunidad multicultural. Este currículo promete acercarnos los unos a los otros, para profundizar nuestra comprensión de cómo la raza y el grupo étnico nos afectan a cada uno de nosotros y a nuestra comunidad, y para hacernos mejor equipados para llevar nuestro mensaje de justicia, equidad y compasión para todos, en todos los aspectos de nuestras vidas. Descripción: En el espíritu del ministerio de pequeños grupos, Amadas Conversaciones es un currículo experiencial y evocador que provee un contenedor para explorar las dimensiones espirituales e intelectuales del racismo en nuestras vidas. Después de ocho seminarios de dos horas, el grupo encuentra formas en las que cuestiones de raza y etnicidad dan forma a las suposiciones individuales y de grupo. También considera las dimensiones espirituales de lo que se aprende. Cada sesión plantea preguntas que conectan con las fuentes de inspiración, así como con los retos de la raza/origen étnico que retardan nuestro viaje humano hacia la plenitud. El currículo se diferencia de muchos enfoques del trabajo anti-racismo/multicultural que enmarca la discusión, no sólo en términos de urgencia demográfica o crítica cultural (¡las cuales son útiles para entender!), sino también en términos de cómo desarrollar las habilidades y hábitos de una mente antirracista para ayudar a todo el mundo– aquellos en grupos dominantes, así como aquellos que son víctimas de la opresión– a sanar las heridas del racismo. Elogiamos a Aquellos que ya Han Sido Parte de Amadas Conversaciones: “Uno de los aspectos más bellos de Amadas Conversaciones fue ver su transformador potencial surgir... Me sentí conmovida en mi centro presenciando al Unitario Universalismo traer vida a los miembros de mi congregación”. —Rev. Manish Mizra-Marzetti, Ministro Decano, Congregación UU en Cherry Hill, NJ “Muchos [participantes] dijeron que esta era la primera vez, o la primera vez en mucho tiempo, cuando ellos habían sido parte de una conversación sobre la raza que los dejo ilusionados... Fuera de estas conversaciones, estamos empezando a formar un camino a seguir e ‘interrumpir’ el racismo en todas sus formas: institucional, cultural y personal”. Rev. Kate Lore, Ministro de Justicia Social, First Unitarian Church, Portland, OR Registro: Para participar en las Amadas Conversaciones de la FUCSJ, por favor regístrese a través de Dana Spinney, Manager de la Oficina, [email protected]. l UU Parents Meetup T he Meetup group is a safe venue for parents and children who embrace a Unitarian Universalist philosophy to connect. Parents belonging to this group have many different beliefs, but are united in our commitment to acceptance of each other and our children. You do not have to attend any church or consider yourself religious to be part of this group. Just go to our Meetup site, http://www.meetup.com/UUParents/ and fill out a few profile questions to verify you are a parent with some interest in this group, and an organizer will approve you. For more information contact the Rev. Geoff Rimositis, [email protected], (408) 292-3858, ext. 25. l Page 2 Our Church Circular • July 2013 • julio 2013 SUNDAY SERVICES / SERVICIOS DE DOMINGO 11:00 am 10:15 am Services in English Servicios en español Todos los domingos – Alabanzas en español Media Hora de Reunión del Pequeño Grupo del Ministerio Multicultural. Venga a unirse a nosotros para este servicio simple de oración-meditación de media hora (sin sermón) a las 10:15 a.m en una mezcla de inglés y español en la sala Fireside Ramsden. Accesible e incluyente para todos, este servicio ofrece tiempo para cantar, meditar y reflexionar en un pequeño grupo en preparación para el servicio de las 11: 00 am. Every Sunday – Alabanzas (Spanish Lauds) A half-hour multicultural Small Group Ministry gathering. Come join us for this simple prayer-meditation service (without sermon) held in a mixture of English and Spanish in the Ramsden Fireside Room. Accessible and welcoming to all, this service provides time to sing, meditate, and reflect in a small group in preparation for the service at 11:00 am. Save the Dates F July 5, Friday, 8 pm, Dances of Universal Peace, Sanctuary F July 17-21, All-Church Campout in Morgan Hill F July 20 & 21, Circle Suppers. Contact Barbara at CircleSuppers@ aol.com F July 24, Wednesday, 6-10 pm, Welcome Potluck for Partner Church Visitors, Hattie Porter Hall June 30 – 30 de junio Dancing with the Divine Whether we can’t wait to put on our dancing shoes each week or the very thought of dancing at a social event strikes fear into our heart, we each carry within us a rhythm of life that moves us to express essential energy. Dance can express patterns of life, free-form ecstasies, personal identity, human connection--and, just beyond our resistance, a sense of joy and delight. Whatever your abilities and your attitudes toward dance, these gentle reflections will tap into your own life rhythms. Worship Leader: Christy Baker Worship Associate: Brian Singer Bailando con la Divinidad Si no podemos esperar para ponernos nuestros zapatos de baile cada semana o el pensar en bailar en un evento social con temor en nuestro corazón, cada uno de nosotros llevamos dentro un ritmo de vida que nos mueve a expresar la energía esencial. La danza puede expresar patrones de vida, una forma de libre éxtasis, identidad personal, conexión humana – y, más allá de nuestra resistencia, una sensación de alegría y regocijo. Sin importar sus habilidades y sus actitudes hacia la danza, estas suaves reflexiones repiquetearan dentro de su propio ritmo de vida. Dirige: Christy Baker Asociado de Culto: Brian Singer July 7 – 7 de julio Literacy: The Great Gift of Reading! F July 29-31, Visit Yosemite with Partner Church Visitors Do you remember how you learned to read? Did it seem as easy as breathing or was it a hard slog because your talents lay elsewhere? Do we UU’s take literacy for granted? What is the value of reading to our lives and our spiritual paths? Do our Unitarian Universalist Principles call us to share the gift of literacy with those who are living without it? Join us for reflection and conversation on the vital importance of literacy in society and the joy of reading in our own lives! F August 4, Sunday, Farmworker Reality Tour and Dinner with Partner Church Visitors, meet at church, event in Watsonville Worship Leader: Frank Bosche Worship Associate: Alice Lynch F July 28, Sunday, 1:15-2:30 pm, Reception for Partner Church Visitors F August 7, Sunday, 6-10 pm, Farewell Dinner for Partner Church Visitors, Hattie Porter Hall F August 17 & 18, Circle Suppers. Contact Barbara at [email protected] F August 26-31, Group Blood Drive, Stanford Blood Center– Mountain View (see p. 8) l Volunteer Opportunities: You make FUCSJ what it is! Whatever your talent and availability, there is an opportunity for you to serve. Contact Liz Owen at [email protected] or Bob Miess at [email protected] ¡Alfabetización: El gran regalo de la lectura! ¿Recuerdan cómo aprendieron a leer? ¿Parecía tan fácil como respirar o fue un duro esfuerzo porque sus talentos recaían en otro lugar? ¿Los UU’s tomamos la alfabetización por sentado? ¿Cuál es el valor de la lectura en nuestras vidas y en nuestros caminos espirituales? ¿Nuestros Principios Unitarios Universalistas nos llaman a compartir el don de la alfabetización con aquellos que viven sin ella? ¡Únase a nosotros para la reflexión y la conversación sobre la importancia vital de la alfabetización en la sociedad y la alegría de la lectura en nuestras propias vidas! Dirige: Frank Bosche Asociada de Culto: Alice Lynch July 14 — 14 de julio Uncertainty: Living with Questions If, as Pliny the Elder tells us, “The only certainty is that nothing is certain”, it would be prudent to explore ways to cope with uncertainty. What thoughts continued on next page Our Church Circular • July 2013 • julio 2013 Primera Iglesia Unitaria de San José • Page 3 Summer at FUCSJ Worship W orship continues every Sunday at 11:00 am throughout the summer! A half-hour of lay-led smallgroup worship gathers in the Ramsden Fireside Room at 10:15 am most Sundays. Come share in the beauties of thought and spirit led by our ministerial candidates, divinity school graduates, Worship Associates, and ministers. We welcome many visitors during the summer; please offer your own special hospitality to newcomers throughout the summer months! Services / Servicios continued from previous page and feelings does uncertainty provoke in us and how might we address them? Join us as we examine how it is we might live our questions. Worship Leader: Kathleen Bardin Incertidumbre: Vivir con Preguntas Si, como Plinio el Viejo nos dice, “La única certeza es que nada es cierto”, sería prudente explorar las maneras de lidiar con la incertidumbre. ¿Qué pensamientos y sentimientos provoca la incertidumbre en nosotros y cómo podemos solucionarlos? Únase a nosotros mientras examinamos cómo es que vivimos nuestras preguntas. Dirige: Kathleen Bardin July 21— 21 de julio Soul Food My passions run high this time of year as sunwarmed globes of tomatoes and peaches piled high at the farmer’s market ignite bliss I can taste and joys to contemplate over cooking and meals, whether alone or with friends. Every religion, our own included, considers eating within a context of ethics, ritual, and nourishment for body and soul. In this middle of summer worship, we consider our connection to farm workers and forks as practices of faith and picnics and pies as prayerful practices. Worship Leader: Christy Baker Worship Associate: Frank Bosche Alimento del Alma Mis pasiones corren exaltadas en esta época del año como esferas calentadas por el sol de tomates y duraznos apilados en el mercado de Page 4 Pastoral Care This Summer Our community strives to offer compassion, companionship, healing, and joy to all its members. The on-call pastoral-care coordinator can help you find the listening ear or helping hands that you may need in difficult times. You can also contact our Pastoral Associates at Pastoral. On-Call Pastoral Care Schedule: June 1-17: Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones, Senior Minister: (cell) 408-952-9418; email: [email protected]. June 17-22: Rev. Geoff Rimositis, Associate Minister for Lifespan Faith Development: (cell) 408-309-7796; email: [email protected]; productores que encienden la dicha que puedo probar y las alegrías para contemplar sobre cocinar y las comidas, ya sea solo o con amigos. Todas las religiones, la nuestra incluida, considera el comer dentro de un contexto de ética, ritual y alimento para el cuerpo y el alma. En este servicio a mediados del verano, consideramos nuestra conexión con los trabajadores agrícolas y los tenedores como prácticas de fe y las comidas campestres y los pasteles como prácticas de oración. Dirige: Christy Baker Asociado de Culto: Frank Bosche July 28 — 28 de julio Partner Church Celebration For the July 28 service, the Reverend József Sombatfalvi, the Partner Church villagers, the Reverend Geoff, and the Reverend Nancy will lead. It will be a wonderful opportunity to hear from our brother and sister Unitarians from Transylvania! Please join us in giving a hearty welcome to our Partner Church villagers! Service will be followed by a finger food potluck reception. Celebración de la Iglesia Hermana Para el servicio del 28 de julio, lo dirigirán el Rev. József Sombatfalvi, los pobladores de nuestra Iglesia Hermana, el Rev. Geoff y la Rev. Nancy. Será una maravillosa oportunidad para escuchar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas Unitarios de Transilvania. ¡Únase a nosotros para dar una calurosa bienvenida a los pobladores de nuestra Iglesia Hermana! El servicio será seguido por una recepción con bocadillos para compartir. l (office) 408-292-3858, ext. 25. June 23-29: Christy Baker, Starr King School for the Ministry graduate: (cell) 408-813-9005; email: cbaker@ uuma.org. June 30-July 13: Marnie Singer, Starr King School for the Ministry graduate: (cell) 408-605-3225; email: [email protected]. July 14-21: Christy Baker, Starr King School for the Ministry graduate: (cell) 408-813-9005; email: cbaker@ uuma.org. July 22-onward: Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones, Senior Minister: (cell) 408-9529418; email: [email protected]. Staff Schedules Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones, Senior Minister, will be on vacation and study break from June 24-July 21. Rev. Geoff Rimositis, Associate Minister for Lifespan Faith Development, will be on vacation June 23-July 7 and August 9-16. He will lead the Junior High Backpacking trip July 8-14. Dana Spinney, our new Office Manager, will be in the office Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 am to 4 pm: fucsj@ sanjoseuu.org, or by phone at 408-2923858, ext. 10. In case of emergencies, you can reach Dana when she is away from the office at (cell) 907-317-5028. Custodian Edgar Cruz will work his regular schedule through the summer, as will our Weekend Custodian. Partner Church Visitors, Special Events, and Other Gatherings Please check our on-line monthly calendar at www.sanjoseuu.org, along with the “Save the Dates” on page 3, and watch your inbox for weekly emails about opportunities to gather for fun, learning, spiritual growth, and friendship throughout the summer. Both ministers will participate in our Partner Church visit July 23-August 8, and we hope you will, too! l Our Church Circular • July 2013 • julio 2013 For more information about our programs for children and youth please contact our family minister, the Rev. Geoff Rimositis, GRimositis@ sanjoseuu.org Children and Youth Summer Program C hildren and youth in Preschool (3 years) through High School join the community for the first part of worship at 11 am and then go to their respective classes until 12:30. Nursery: Birth - three years Location: Nursery, Church’s Lower Level Childcare Staff: Giovanna Fernandez and Sandra Sotelo W e provide a safe, clean environment in which to support each child in initiating play activities at the developmental level they manifest. Each week our paid staff, Giovanna Fernandez and Sandra Sotelo, provides a loving presence as they engage children in games, stories and crafts with seasonal and holiday themes throughout the year. Three- to five-year-olds: Picture Book World Religions T he goal of this curriculum is to introduce world religions through stories and allow young children to explore the differences and similarities to their own lives. There are beautiful picture books that introduce young children to Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism in a gentle and respectful way. These books teach about world religions by telling a story. The stories illustrate concepts such as the value of wisdom and loyalty in Hinduism (Savitri), the importance of family in Islam (the Hundredth Name), and the practice of compassion for all living beings in Buddhism (Tenzin’s Deer.) In the Unitarian Universalist faith, we list “wisdom from the world’s religions…” as one of the sources of our living tradition. It is not appropriate to expect young children to grasp the abstract concepts of comparative religious studies. But we can share stories from different faiths, and help them begin a journey of understanding, tolerance and celebration for the diversity of human expressions of faith. June 30 Hinduism: Lighting a Lamp July 7 Hinduism: Lights for Gita July 14 Islam: The Hundredth Name July 21 Islam: Sitti’s Secret July 28 Islam: Fasting and Dates Aug 4 Islam: Ahemed’s Secret Aug 11 Buddhism: Tenzin’s Deer Aug 18 Buddhism: The Brave Little Parrot Aug 25 Buddhism: Buddha in the Garden Sept 1 Buddhism: The Mountains of Tibet Sept. 8 No Class, Homecoming, Water Communion Sept. 15Fall Classes Begin 1st-8th Grades Summer Schedule: Stories of Courage and Wisdom Our Church Circular • July 2013 • julio 2013 T he goals of this curriculum are to introduce children and youth to the stories of women and men who have acted with courage and wisdom in their attempts to live their lives fully and make the world a better place for others. These women and men who have come out of our religious tradition encourage children to live their own lives fully and to use their own positive powers as they interact with the world around them, and as they do so, to grow both spiritually and ethically. Jun 30 Lydia Maria Child: Writing for Freedom Jul 7 Christopher Reeve: Superman becomes a Hero Jul 14 Joseph Priestly: Thank You for Oxygen! Jul 21 Clara Barton: A Shy Little Girl Becomes A Brave Woman Who Saves Others Jul 28 King John Sigismund: The Only Unitarian King (Hungarian) Promises Religious Freedom to All His People (Our Partner church visitors from Romania will be present for this service.) Aug 4 Beatrix Potter: The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter Aug 11 Norbert Capek: The Man Who Loved Beauty and Freedom Aug 18 P.T. Barnum: Enthusiasm for Life Aug 25 P.T. Barnum: The Greatest Show on Earth (The children will stage a circus celebration and share it with others at church.) Sep 1 Celebrating Ourselves and the Many Ways to Be Heroic Sep 8 No Class, Homecoming, Water Communion Sep 15 Fall Classes Begin Grades 9-12: Senior High Youth Group, Youth Room T he senior high youth group meets on Sundays from 11:30-12:30. The group offers its members a safe place to share their lives and find support and friendship among open-minded and loving peers. The group engages in discussions about issues relevant to youth’s lives and communities. They plan social and service projects throughout the year. They also participate in youth conferences in area Unitarian Universalist churches under the auspices of the Pacific Central District of Unitarian Universalist Congregations and Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU). The youth group’s empowering philosophy educates youth to be leaders within the group, church community and denomination. l Youth Group Advisors: Rick Morris, Rev. Geoff Rimositis, Terra Wood-Taylor Remember to bring your recyclable bottles and cans to help cover expenses of this newsletter! Primera Iglesia Unitaria de San José • Page 5 Volunteer Service Awards: Last But Certainly Not Least T he Volunteer Coordinating Team Awards recognize the unsung heroes of our church. On May 19, awards were presented to Jan Thiess-Guffey and Bob Miller, but one awardee was not present, which gave me a special opportunity on June 9 to recognize Connie Bloch for long and continuous service to the church, with highlights in three areas: our Partner Church Program, PACT and the Social Justice Council, and Stewardship. Connie’s commitment to the Partner Church effort has lasted many years, probably longer than anyone else at FUCSJ. Shortly after Pat Rogers’ first trip to Romania in 1992, Connie traveled there, both to visit our partner church in Homoródszentmárton and to visit Romanian medical facilities. Pat speaks of Connie’s “astonishing photos of the antiquated steel enamel fixtures in the doctors' offices: nothing was stainless steel. Everything was clean, but clearly dated from the 1930s.” In 1995 and 1996, Connie was a district networker for partnered churches in the Pacific Central District. After Doug and Pat Rogers moved to the Mission Peak congregation, Connie became the partner church contact for the San Jose- Homoródszentmárton partnership until 2000. In 2007, after Monty Low poured his energy into reviving the partnership, Connie served with him as co-chair of the Partner Church Committee. In more recent times, many of us remember Connie’s hard work to make the Partner Church tea a success. One year, when the Partner Church Committee decided they did not need extra funds, Connie continued the tradition of the tea, using the money raised for PACT, another of her major areas of service to the church. In the area of social justice, Connie has participated in PACT projects, has attended nearly every PACT Action, and helps the Social Justice Council when needed. In the area of stewardship, Connie has been a very dedicated canvasser for many years, encouraging friends and strangers alike to support the church financially. For these reasons and many more, we are pleased to present Connie Bloch with this Volunteer Service Award. l Partner Church Villagers Come to Visit! T he First Unitarian Church of San Jose is excited to host 10 villagers from our partner church in Homoródszentmárton, Romania. Our visitors will arrive in the evening of Tuesday July 23 and depart the morning of August 8. Everyone is invited to join the many activities we have planned. To help cover expenses, we have a sponsorship program where folks can help sponsor a traveler. Our goal is $200 per traveler. We are also seeking people who would like to share their home and host a traveler during part or all of their stay. Please contact Monty Low (low. [email protected], 408-348-2778) if you would like to sponsor a traveler or host one in your home. Also contact Monty if you would like the latest schedules, or to participate or help with any of the activities we have planned. Itinerary of Whole Church Activities Thursday July 24, 6 – 9 pm, Welcome Potluck Dinner in Hattie Porter Hall Sunday July 28, 1:15 - 2:30 pm, Reception after church with a finger food potluck Page 6 Tuesday Aug 6 – TENTATIVE – Late afternoon and early evening bonfire on the beach Wednesday Aug 7, 6 – 9 pm, Farewell dinner – Hattie Porter Hall Detailed Itinerary July 23 Tuesday - Travelers arrive in San Jose at 8:50. AmericanAirlines 827. July 24 Wed – Afternoon – pool party / relax. Church members invited. – 6 pm to 9 pm: Welcome potluck dinner in Hattie Porter Hall July 25 Thur – Sightseeing in San Francisco July 26 Fri – Afternoon - Computer history museum. – Evening, optional visit Eszterlanc Hungarian Dance group rehearsal July 27 Sat– Sightseeing in San Francisco July 28 Sun – Church Service – József will preach. Reception after church (potluck finger food) July 29-31 Mon-Wed – Camping and visit Yosemite. July 31 Wed – Afternoon – Adults return to San Jose. College / youth drive to Santa Barbara —by Frank Farris —by Monty Low Aug 1 Thur – College / youth travel to Channel Islands National Park to join the church high school summer campout Aug 2 Fri – Adults – visit Monterey Bay Aquarium College / youth have a day on the island trip Aug 3 Sat – College / youth return from island trip Aug 4 Sun – morning - regular church service Aug 4 Sun – Lunch - unscheduled – Youth usually go out to lunch Aug 4 Sun – Church members are invited to join the travelers for a farm worker reality tour. ($30 ea) We will visit a strawberry farm in Watsonville and have testimonials and dinner with migrant workers. RSVP: Monty Low Aug 5 Mon – Backstage tour of the Oakland zoo. Visit Pixar (limited space available priority will be given to drivers and host families) – Evening - no schedule Aug 6 Tues – TENTATIVE – Morning visit to Big Basin, late afternoon and continued on next page Our Church Circular • July 2013 • julio 2013 Update your eScrip! (Not to be confused with the Partner Church program’s Scrip) By Diana Wirt T his is to church members who are doing eScrip. The amount of cash the church receives from eScrip has gradually gone down. I suspect that, like me, you have changed credit card numbers or added new cards. Please take a minute to go to escrip.com and enter your new card numbers so we can be getting the full advantage of your shopping. While you’re there, if your kids are long gone from the school that is benefitting from your eScrip purchases, how about changing your “group designation” to the church? If you don’t remember your eScrip password, no worries; you can log-in using your e-mail address or other ways. Contact Diana Wirt [email protected] with any questions. l Childcare Worker Opening at First Unitarian Church We are an open, inclusive and progressive faith community seeking an outgoing, caring and creative person to work in our nursery on Sunday mornings from 10:30am -1:00pm. There are opportunities for additional hours each month as we provide childcare at many church classes and fellowship events throughout the year. These additional hours are almost always weekend hours. The ideal candidate will have some childcare experience and knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate positive guidance techniques and ability to plan and lead toddler songs and activities. Candidate should be comfortable welcoming and communicating with diverse families. Clear background checks and health screen will be required prior to working with children. Please send a resume to Rev. Geoff Rimositis, GRimositis@ sanjoseuu.org, 408-292-3858, ext. 25, or mail to First Unitarian Church, 160 N. 3rd St., San Jose, CA. 95112 l First Unitarian Parents of Young Children P arents of young children met in June to organize a monthly topic and support group. Meetings will be held in the church’s downstairs classroom once a month from 9:30-10:45 am. Child care will be provided. Rev. Geoff Rimositis will facilitate meetings. Parents volunteer to be monthly topic leaders. Each meeting will start with a deep check-in by parents followed with a topic conversation. Contact: [email protected]. Dates Topic July 28 Boundaries Aug. 25 Independence Sept * Loving Discipline Oct* Teaching our Values Nov* Balancing Needs *Dates to be determined Topic Leader Amy Lorenzen Peter Lorenzen Sarah Pu Rosemary Parker Renee McCain Partner Church Visit Schedule (continued from previous page) early evening bonfire on the beach Aug 7 Wed – Morning - Unscheduled –Afternoon – Visits to high tech places like Apple, Google, Facebook, Twitter… Our Church Circular • July 2013 • julio 2013 Aug 7 Wed – evening – farewell dinner Aug 8 Thur – Travelers fly from San Jose to Chicago. American Airlines Flt 828, Departing 7:50 am l Introducing Next Year’s Worship Themes T ransformational Theme-Based Ministry consists of a three-year cycle of themes that ask the Big Questions— questions that every religion, spiritual path, and faith movement ask and have asked since humans evolved: F Who are we? F What do we value? F How do we make sense of life? F How are we to live from day to day in ways that bring happiness, satisfaction, meaning, and health to ourselves and others? F ...and more. We use these themes to focus our worship experiences. Every Sunday, through the lens of the theme, we take up both the Big Questions and the pressing issues of our particular time and place. This September we enter into Year Three of our cycle. Did you see the on-line Worship Survey in your email recently? Please be sure to take part! On this survey, you can offer feedback on this year’s worship experiences, and you can jot down your current thoughts and feelings about each of these themes. From your responses, we draw the regular newsletter feature “In Our Own Voices” each month. Please do participate! Where’s that survey again? http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ HVNS8MG With heartfelt thanks for your openness, depth, and curiosity, Rev. Nancy Third-Year Themes: 2013-2014 F September: Vision / Being Visionary F October: Evil F November: Ground of Our Being / Mystery F December: Second Chances F January: Wisdom / Truth(s) F February: Laughter / Playfulness F March: Democracy and Covenant F April: Being a Body F May: Freedom and Responsibility l Primera Iglesia Unitaria de San José • Page 7 School Supplies Drive By Nicole Faby I magine trying to learn without paper and pencils, or trying to walk to school in a pair of worn out shoes. Unfortunately thousands of local children do not need to imagine what this is like. To help meet their needs, our church will collect school supplies in boxes in the narthex (aka lobby) from Sunday, June 30 to Sunday, July 21. You can also make a financial contribution online at http:// www.sacredheartcs.org/donate/online. The most-needed items are financial contributions, $25 gift cards to stores that sell shoes, black backpacks, scientific calculators, and USB thumb drives. l Help Save Lives! By Nicole Faby I f you meet the requirements listed at http://bloodcenter.stanford.edu/ donate/EligibilityMedHisDeferral.html, please sign up for our group blood drive, Monday, August 26 to Saturday, August 31 at the Mountain View branch of the Stanford Blood Center, located at 515 South Drive. Each whole blood donation takes only an hour and can help save up to three lives! You can make an appointment by calling 888-723-7831 or by going to www.sbcdonor.org. All group drive donors will receive an AMC movie ticket, points in the donor loyalty store, and the knowledge that they have helped save lives. There will also be a tour of Stanford’s blood testing and research facilities on Saturday, August 31, at noon. Nondonors are welcome to join us as we learn about the process of testing blood for safety and compatibility as well as the basic and applied research done on nontransfusable white blood cells and extra tubes of blood. The tour will be held at the Palo Alto branch, located at 3373 Hillview Avenue. Please contact Kevin O’Neil by calling 650-725-2540 if you have any questions about the drive or the tour. l Page 8 Meet Our Newest Members! Please Welcome Gregory Lindford Smith By the Reverend Nancy Palmer Jones would be better at helping him to learn and grow spiritually? ...and Erika Jackson W hat Greg loves best about Unitarian Universalism is that it offers him a place where he can pursue his spiritual journey. Greg’s parents supported and encouraged the spiritual growth of all their children. As a result, it just so happened that each of them chose to pursue their spirituality in a different faith. Unitarian Universalism offers Greg the perfect perspective from which he can welcome and learn from the spiritual and religious experiences of his siblings and their families. Here, he has found a place where every Sunday feels like a family reunion. It is also a place he has been able to get connected (like James Brown says) and get involved in social justice causes that are dear to his heart. He has found the First Unitarian Church to be a place where he is challenged to learn and grow—and who (other than family) rika Jackson is a queer, feminist Latina who loves that she found FUCSJ! Erika has been attending since February 2008. She loves this church because of its strong commitment to social justice. Her personal passion is for reproductive justice, and she feels lucky to be part of a faith community that supports her growth as a reproductive justice advocate. While at FUCSJ, she has taught 7-9 OWL and has been a Coming of Age Mentor. She is also an after abortion talkline counselor for Exhale (www. exhaleprovoice.org). In her spare time, she loves to bake, read blogs and bellydance. She lives in south San Jose with her boyfriend, Jason, and their rescue dog, Summer. l Circle Suppers: A Testimonial Suppers we didn’t just meet new people. We also got to spend relaxed evenings with people we already knew. The quality of our time together was wonderful - so unlike snatched conversations at Social Hour, and more free-ranging than Small Groups. We learned and laughed a lot. Plus, there was food. And It Was Good. Board Member Roberto Padilla always reminds us that to really know each other we must meet in our homes. This is where the strongest and most personal connections are formed. Whether you are new to FUCSJ or a long-time member, please consider stepping into the dining room of a friendly UU who has opened their home and heart for a Circle Supper. To get more information about these suppers or to sign up, contact Barbara Derbyshire at [email protected]. The suppers in July will be Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st. The deadline to sign up for the July suppers is noon on Monday, July 8. Don’t delay! l By Claire Wagner C ircle Suppers offer an opportunity for members of the church community to get to know one another at casual pot luck suppers in members’ homes. Singles and couples, long-time church members or new to this church community, all are welcome. My husband and I recently had the chance to be both a guest and a host at two suppers. We signed up because we wanted to actively seek out new friends in the FUCSJ community. When we moved to Baltimore, MD, the UU church community took us in the very first week and took care of us for our entire stay in their city. They repeatedly invited us into their homes and continued to offer hospitality when we traveled back there. They taught us so much about how to “welcome the stranger.” Of course, when we went to Circle E Our Church Circular • July 2013 • julio 2013 Upcoming Events and Announcements Dances of Universal Peace Friday, July 5, 8:00 pm, Sanctuary C ome join us on the labyrinth under the dome of our church. The Dances of Universal Peace are a spiritual practice honoring the inherent worth and dignity of every human being, celebrating the interconnected web of all existence, and using sacred phrases from the world’s religions. Beginners and experienced dancers join together in these moving meditations. The words of the sacred phrases, as well as the melodies and the movements, are taught each time. Questions? Email Patrick Smiley at [email protected] or leave a message at 650-596-8829. l First Sunday HUUmanist Forum Sunday, July 7, 10-11 am, Hattie Porter Hall L uck in our Lives. When we look at (e.g.) our successes, do we see a Horatio Alger story or one filled with luck? Life starts when two people we don’t know at all, the unchosen, have sex. Who they are genetically and psychologically affect us. The impact of the world has just begun. So with all of these externals playing a role, where does the “I” come in to make a proper claim of credit? This discussion should not be a technical one; it is hoped that people will be able to draw upon their life experiences for relating to the various questions that may be raised. We are looking for normal everyday uses of the words of fortune, even though they may not be technically correct. Contact: [email protected] l Second Sunday Swap Shop Sunday, July 14, after 11 am Service, Hattie Porter Hall B ring treasures (no clothes) to HPH to pass on; then take some new ones Our Church Circular • July 2013 • julio 2013 home! Just remember to take home anything you bring that isn’t taken. l HUUmanist Group: How Beer Gave us Civilization Monday July 15, 7:30-9 pm, Youth Room Sources: www.nytimes.com/2013/03/17/ opinion/sunday/how-beer-gaveus-civilization.html; www.nytimes. com/1987/03/24/science/does-civilizationowe-a-debt-to-beer.html. M ind your P’s and Q’s and be there. Small samples may be available, so please bring a shot glass or similarly sized drinking vessel and some small craft brews. Leader: Amy Baldwin will have all the answers:[email protected]. l All-Church Campout July 17-21, Morgan Hill W e will spend five days together at the Atkinson Estate, a private campground (with toilets and showers!) along Uvas Creek, about a mile from Uvas Canyon County Park and a short drive from San Jose – All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Claire Wagner, cwagner21@ gmail.com l Circle Suppers July 20, 21 and August 17, 18 C ircle Suppers offer an opportunity for members of the church community to get to know one another at casual pot luck suppers. Small groups come together in members’ homes to share food and conversation. Singles and couples, long-time church members or new to this church community, all are welcome. If you want more information about these suppers or to sign up, contact Barbara Derbyshire at CircleSuppers@ aol.com. The deadline to sign up for the July suppers is noon on Monday, July 8. l “Let’s Play with Story” Workshop with Olga Loya at FUCSJ: Saturdays, September 21 & 28; and Sunday, September 2 N ationally known storyteller and FUCSJ member Olga Loya will work closely with participants to explore and develop their own storytelling styles, utilizing many fun and exciting storytelling games and exercises. This workshop focuses on folklore. Participants will learn a short folktale, myth, or legend and then present the stories to the congregation in worship on Sunday, September 29. Participants can work in teams if they desire. To register for this workshop, please contact Office Manager Dana Spinney by September 1: [email protected]. Bilingual (English-Spanish) storyteller, performance artist, teacher, and writer, Olga presents to all ages from preschool to seniors. She tells stories that support her beliefs that we can work together as a community, that we can learn to look beyond racial and class lines, and that we can take the time to enjoy ourselves through stories and song. For the last thirty years Olga has performed and led workshops all over the USA and Mexico. She has been featured in many festivals including the Guadalajara Storytelling Festival, the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, and at her home congregation of the First Unitarian Church of San José. l Historical Jesus / Early Christianities: What’s Next? T he historical Jesus and early Christianities book discussion group is taking a break until Fall. Meanwhile, Bob Miess is gathering suggestions: Do you have curiosities or thoughts about the historical Jesus or early Christian movements that you would like to discuss? Contact Bob Miess, [email protected], 408-297-2066. l Primera Iglesia Unitaria de San José • Page 9 G ARsOUND y e e it ton th un I want to be up to date with you, so here’s what we need: birthdays li es es of mm (especially those with zeros), parties of any kind, promotions, college M liv Co the arian destinations, anything that you diverse groups are doing that is interesting n i it Un to everyone else. “Tell Me Everything” when you see me at church, or e-mail me at t s Fir [email protected] . CIRCLIN Dear Editor: Shouldn’t it be “FUUCSJ”?? The all-new all-different Circling Around by Torchy Hunter What do Bayreuth and Mars have in common? Which couples have mutually exclusive bucket lists? How many of our ‘yoot’ were interviewed here? O K, so where have I been? I know you’ve been near weeping with anxiety from missing my deathless prose and life changing information. It’s like this: We sold the house that had become too big to keep, and we are living in an apartment downtown, and loving it. I walked to Cinequest! In order to figure out what you’ve been doing all this time, last Sunday I asked people what was left on their bucket list (what you want to do before you kick the....). Bruce Halen: go to Sweden. Meredy Halen: an Inside Passage Cruise. Rev Nancy: go to Europe again, or Africa, or....Jay Porter: go skydiving. Mike Pelizzari: save the world from climate change. And go to Mars. Nancy Prince: go to Paris in a transporter (doesn’t like traveling) Bob Owen: to India. Inez Zapiola Madden: to be in Ticket to Ryde. Elara Rivers: see every river in America. Katherine Segarini-Jeffries: see every continent. Emma Schuler: scuba someplace pretty. Alec MacLean: see the northern lights, and heal the suffering in the world. Karen Conrotto: return to Germany, Europe, Costa Rica. Bob Roskowski: to France. Catherine Pelizzari: art tour of Spain. Connie Bloch: return to partner church. Madeline Morrow: Chartres. Jim Rumbaugh: go hiking in Africa and hear another Ring Cycle in Bayreuth. Verna Rivers ( Jean’s mom) go to the Holy Land. Jean Rivers: go to Alaska. Carolyn Bowman: publish a book titled I can Do Anything But Eat a Burrito in a Car. There were several more answers written with such enthusiasm that I can’t read them... If you are not on here, what’s on your list? Without a goal, how will you know when you’re there? Watch for big Open House at our new place, and big garage sale notice. Most of you want yard art, right? l Eighth Graders hug in “bridging” ceremony as they join the Youth Group. Page 10 F UCSJ, the shorthand for First Unitarian Church of San Jose, is in fact our legal name as a congregation and has roots in the fact that, prior to the Unitarians and Universalists merging in 1961, congregations would have been affiliated with one side or the other of our denomination’s historical faiths. Many UU congregations established prior to the merger retained their historical name, though most joined “in association” with the Unitarian Universalist Association. In some cases, congregations have voted and legally changed their congregation’s name. It has come up for discussion in this congregation, but was repeatedly voted down. Our congregation’s denomination and our faith tradition remain UU, but the name shows the start in the Unitarian side of the two traditions. (By the way, it was far more common for the Unitarians to have settled the northern parts of CA while the Universalists had more congregations in the south of CA due to an obscure conference gathering in the 1800s.) OK… history lesson over! l —Christy Baker Connect with FUCSJ’s Online Ministries via Facebook! Get First Unitarian Church of San José updates, reminders, inside scoops, minister’s messages, and more every day of the week on our Facebook page! You can “Like” our page at: facebook.com/FUCSJ Rev. Nancy welcomes your Friend requests on Facebook, as well. You can find her at “Nancy Palmer Jones.” You will find lots of FUCSJ friends and friends-to-be on Facebook, as well as the UU Parents Meetup group, and more. We look forward to connecting with you! l Our Church Circular • July 2013 • julio 2013 Late Breaking News: Jim Key elected next Moderator of UUA UU Hikers and Friends Let’s send our heartfelt gratitude to Tamara for her historic candidacy; it has been a real honor for our congregation and a tremendous step forward for our religion. Congratulations to new UUA moderator Jim Key. May he be filled with wisdom, eager to learn, and a true ally! P lease call or email me if you plan to hike. Home phone: 408 730 1052. Cell: 408 507 7052 (use cell only the morning of the hike) email j408miller@ sbcglobal.net ---Joyce Miller The Alegria Singers Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm Sanctuary Guitars Aloud Wednesdays, 6:00 -7:15 pm, Sanctuary G J oin the FUCSJ choir in singing at regular Sunday services, at special events such as Solstice Celebrations and Coffee Houses, and bring music to various church activities. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday, 7:30-9 pm. l uitarists! Let’s get together to play UU hymns and other music suitable for services. This group welcomes multiple levels and will help you develop your musicianship as you serve the church Summer break – dances begin again this fall. and its ideals. Ages teen through adult. Questions? Contact Ed Gardner, 408or information about other English 712-4157, [email protected], or Sally and Contra dances in the Bay Area, Cooperrider, [email protected] see bacds.org. l Community Dances F Community Sing Along Sponsored by San Jose Peace Chorale 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 pm, Chai House (Dining Room) 814 St. Elizabeth Drive, San Jose C ome join us in singing inspirational songs of peace, harmony, and hope; freedom, fairness, justice, and ecocare; community, friendship, and love; American and world folk songs; your favorite Peace Chorale songs. People of all skills welcome. No singing experience required. We are singing for sheer fun, so please join us and invite your friends! Bring your copy of Rise Up Singing, if you have one. (We have some copies.) Perhaps some favorite songs from elsewhere to lead/share (about 10 copies). And, if you are up to it, a snack or drink to share (no meat, please). l Our Church Circular • July 2013 • julio 2013 Wednesday, July 3 Wunderlich County Park, 6 miles, easy. Meet at Page Mill/280 Park and ride at 8:30 am. We can do the longer hike up to Skyline, which is beautiful and all in the shade if everyone wants to. If we have some who want to and others who don’t, we can take more cars. It is 10 miles. Saturday, July 6 Wunderlich County Park, 6 miles, easy. (Same as July 3.) Meet at Page Mill/280 Park and ride at 8:00 am. We can do the longer hike up to Skyline, which is beautiful and all in the shade if everyone wants to. If we have some who want to and others who don’t, we can take more cars. It is 10 miles. Wednesday, July 10 Purisima Redwoods, 6 miles, moderate. Car shuttle hike. Meet at the Page Mill/280 Park and ride at 8:30am. Saturday, July 13 Grizzley Flat/Montebello Open Space Preserve, 6 miles. Car shuttle hike. Meet at Page Mill/280 Park and ride at 8:00 am. Invitation to Meet Philippine Partner Church Minister at UU San Mateo Wednesday, July 17 Friday, July 12 at 6:30 pm at the Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo Stevens Creek/Fremont Older, 6 miles Meet at parking lot at Stevens Creek County park at 8:00 am. Parking fee $6.00 Y ou are invited to a wine and cheese reception to welcome Rev. Rebecca Q. Sienes, President, UU Church of the Philippines. Rev. Rebecca will share news of the UU faith in the Philippines and our combined efforts to strengthen and expand UU congregations there. Please join us to learn more about the UU faith in a Catholic dominated country, the rewards of Partnership, and most of all to welcome Rev. Rebecca Sienes. Rev. Sienes will also lead our worship service on Sunday, July 14 at 10:00 am, and you are most welcome to attend. l Los Trancos, 6 miles. We did this hike recently and everyone loved it. It is an out and back and goes from Los Trancos to the edge of Foothills Park. It is mostly in the shade. Meet at Page Mill/280 park and ride at 8:30 am. Saturday, July 20 Wednesday, July 24 Foothills Park, 7.2 miles. Meet Page/Mill 280 at 8:30 am. Saturday, July 27 Huddart County Park, 6 miles. Meet at Page Mill/280 Park and ride at 8:00 am. We can decide if we want to do the longer hike up to Skyline. Wednesday, July 31 Windy Hill, 6 miles. Meet at PageMill/280 Park and ride at 8:30 am. l Primera Iglesia Unitaria de San José • Page 11 FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH of San José 160 North Third Street San José, CA 95112 Want to Receive the Newsletter? To receive the newsletter on paper, fill out the form at this link: http://sanjoseuu.org/form/index. php?sid=2 or call (408) 292-3858 To receive the newsletter via email: [email protected] or join the church’s Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uusj Next issue copy deadline: 3:00 pm Wednesday, July 24 Mailing: Wednesday, July 31 View this newsletter online in PDF format at: sanjoseuu.org Donations are welcome to help defray the cost of printing and mailing. Suggested donation: $18-$20 per year – please mail to Office Manager – or bring returnable bottles/cans for us to recycle! For Pastoral Care Cuidado Pastoral Contacting the Ministers Contactando a los Ministros Our community strives to offer compassion, companionship, healing, and joy to all its members. Our pastoral care coordinators can help you find the listening ear or helping hands that you may need in difficult times. Please contact the Rev. Geoff Rimositis. Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones and Rev. Geoff Rimositis feel honored to serve this congregation, and we cherish your trust! Here is how reach us: Nancy (408) 292-3858, ext. 23 Mon.-Thurs.; cell (408) 952-9418; e-mail: revnpj@yahoo. com. Geoff: (408) 292-3858, ext. 25 Mon.-Thurs.; cell (408) 309-7796; e-mail: [email protected]. Nuestra comunidad se esfuerza en ofrecer la compasión, el compañerismo curativo, y la alegría a todos sus miembros. Nuestros coordinadores en cuidado pastoral pueden ayudarle a encontrar un oído que escucha, o las manos que ayudan cuando ustedes lo pudieran necesitar en épocas difíciles. Para el cuidado pastoral, por favor, comuníquese con el Rev. Geoff Rimositis. La Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones y El Rev. Geoff Rimositis se sienten honrados de servir a esta congregación y apreciamos su confianza! Aquí esta como puede contactarnos: Nancy (408) 292-3858, ext. 23 de Lunes a Jueves; cell (408) 9529418; e-mail: [email protected]. Geoff: (408) 292-3858, ext. 25 de Lunes a Jueves; cell (408) 309-7796; e-mail: [email protected]. Ready to Become a New Member of the First Unitarian Church of San José? Contact Rev. Geoff, [email protected] Church Office Church Staff NEWSLETTER STAFF Program and Editorial Team: Sherry Howd, Mina Kelly, Catherine Leeson Pelizzari, Shirley Worth [email protected] HOURS: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Phone: (408) 292-3858 (plus staff extensions) Fax: (408) 292-4744; [email protected] Website: http://www.sanjoseuu.org Rentals: (408) 841-7542 or [email protected] Officers Senior Minister, The Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones, Ext. 23, [email protected] Operations Council (POC) Assoc. Minister For Lifespan Faith Development, The Rev. Geoff Rimositis, Ext. 25, [email protected] John Burk, Social Justice, [email protected] (open), Outreach Bob Miller, Building, [email protected] Jean Embree & Diana Wirt, Stewardship and Fundraising, [email protected] (open), Inreach (open), Lifespan Religious Education Choir director, John Ector, [email protected] Our Church Circular is published on the last Wednesday of each month. Circulation is about 500. Translator: Roberto Padilla Assembly Coordinators: Andrea Dinolt, Rebecca Mason PRESIDENT Madeline Morrow, [email protected] Office Manager, Dana Spinney, Ext. 10, [email protected] SECRETARY Nancy Coleman, [email protected] Bookkeeper Sue Evanicky, [email protected] Thanks for all the work you do and care you put into the newsletter. 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