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(Pick-a-Patch continued from page 2)
Then as you begin work on your patch you might want to keep the following check list in mind:
Set your own schedule; come by and work when it's convenient for you.
Bring small plastic bags for yard debris (paper, plastic bags, bottles, weeds, etc.). These can then fill the large plastic trash bags provided (they're in the R.E. building, under the serving table nearest the refrigerator). Place filled large bags near the lock-up on the northwest corner of the property.
Please wear gloves. There is sometimes glass to be picked up . . . and there's a lot of "who-knows-what?" kind of trash that blows around.
Dead weeds can be removed more easily with a hoe or scraper. There are two scrapers in the lock-up.
Keep an eye out for irrigation failures (too much water? too little?) and report them to Facilities.
Keep and eye out for dead or failing plants and report them to Facilities.
Anything else you can think of that might make this program more efficient?
Some of the divisions appear a bit large, particularly those that include planted areas outside-the-wall. Also Patch-I has been divided into Patch I and Patch I-1: "I" is the planted area around the Sanctuary; "I-1" is the Sanctuary, itself, to include housekeeping not on the regular schedule (carpet spotting, window cleaning, etc.).
Please see the sign-up on the Pick-A-Patch chart near the Greeter's Table
Facility Committee
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Offers Third Annual Ethics Series
(Continued from Page 2)
in our denomination, Reverend Bumbaugh is
currently a professor at Meadville/Lombard Theological Seminary at the University of Chicago, after a 25 year career in the parish ministry. He has authored numerous books and articles including The Education of God, wjth dialogues between God and Biblical characters have been presented at the church by Marily and George Kluge. Of his lecture, David writes, "In a world shaped by the imperatives of the 'main chance' where the goal is to 'get while the getting is good' how can we find resources to make moral judgments and live ethical lives?"
This annual series is our most ambitious community outreach program, so please help by spreading the information all your friends, associates, and neighbors. Bring them with you. These speakers deserve a full house, and you deserve the opportunity to be inspired by them. You can mention the coffee and cookies, too.
Nancy Bercholt
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Board Meeting Highlights
February 2006
The O.W.P Committee (Committee to Research Options, Ways and Procedures to Hire a Minister) recommended that the church should definitely contract with a minister. A called minister is only applicable to full-time ministry and is more permanent. The board will review the bylaws and propose amendments to allow for contracting with a minister.
· Several of the plaques for memorial trees will be replaced. Existing trees will be dedicated in place of memorial trees that have died. Approximately 50 trees on the church property are available for dedication. The church will offer members and friends an opportunity to dedicate an existing tree.
· A fund-raiser has been approved for the next church buildings. Stakes will be placed in the ground with a ribbon to outline the new structures.
The Finance Committee will need to establish a separate Capital Fund for each building.
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Rev. Robersmith Schedules Adult
Religious Education Classes
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Rev. Adam Robersmith will be teaching a second four week class every Wednesday from 7:00 until 8:30 pm starting March 15th.
The second four week class is:
"A Survey of Theologies
That Are Seen Within UUism."
Contact Cindy Nowell if your want to participate in his class.
623-535-7060 or by Email:
cindynowell@cox.net
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Picture Yourself at Adult Religious Education,
March 15th, from 7:00 - 8:30 P.M.
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WINE COUNTRY EXCURSIONS
"Far exceeded our expectations...
We would love to do it again!"
Valerie &Larry Foley, Wellesley, MA
UU's of Napa, California, announce the second season of our UU Wine Country Excursions, a delightful way to tour the scenic Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
These small tours are customized to your interests, e.g. wine tasting, art, history, gourmet dining, or exploring the beauty of our hills and valleys. The tour includes private room/bath and breakfast in the homes of congregation members.
Special places include COPIA (the American Center for Food, Wine and the Arts), Jack London's home, the Francis Ford Coppola winery and movie museum, fine restaurants, many museums and galleries, miles of bicycling and hiking trails, etc.
We offer Excursions from April through October. Plan for two days of touring and two or three overnight stays. Home hospitality without tours is available. All proceeds benefit our small fellowship. We have limited openings, so contact us now for details. Tom Wilson (707) 254-7443 or twilson9@sbcglobal.net
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An Invitation from
Christine Carmona
Christine Carmona invites everyone who is interested in making this world a better place to come to a meeting after Church on Sunday, March 19th @ 12:15 pm. This meeting is about what happened on 9/11.
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Children's Religious Education Page
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Science and Religion
In February, the older kids had a visit from Reverend Adam Robersmith and learned what ministers study and what work they might do. (Thanks, Adam.) We've also been talking about many of the religious ideas people had at the turn of the 19th century.
Now we're talking about Darwin's voyage on the Beagle. Did you know that Darwin was in Chile when it suffered one of the worse earthquakes in recorded history? Darwin got to see for himself how major geological events can alter the landscape. In March, we're going to be learning more about his adventures and discoveries - and the earthquake he created when he wrote Origin of the Species.
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Chinese New Year
Dylan B. works on some dragon training while Ethan looks on.
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March 26
Church Picnic Day!
Kids will stay with their parents in church - no Sunday School or Crafts that day. (Lots of fun stuff planned for kids and grownups alike the picnic, though.)
Eagle Club
We have been learning about many different ways to think about God in this class. We don't know what God looks like - but there are a few things we DO know: God wants us to love and take care of each other. And God wants fairness. We will be working on these concepts in class this month
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Eagle Club members Zane, Tristan and Tommy reenact
the feeding of the multitudes by making tuna salad -
with two cans of tuna!
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WVUU's February Activities Spotlight !
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World Hunger Project
On February 18th, nineteen people, children and adults, met at the church to share food, learn about world hunger and think about what we can do about it.
We are planning education and a major event in coordination with World Food Day next October. For more information, go to worldfooddayusa.org. Watch for a monthly column on hunger by Susan Blum and Cole Miller beginning in April.
Church Picnic
Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 26th for an all-church picnic after church at Saguaro Ranch Park!
Cold drinks will be provided, and hot dogs and hamburgers will be available for a small donation. Bring side dishes for a potluck.
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Winners of the World Lottery
Aubrey, Cindy and Gary represent 15% of the world's population who enjoy 78% of the world's income.
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Food As Prayer
This month, we collected 51 pounds of food for the
Westside Food Bank. Next collection will be March 19th.
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Gwendy Joysen inspired us once again when she visited us on February 19th.
Here she leads the choir in joyous song:
Sandra, Maryke, Mary Lou, Rita, Barry (hidden), Darnell, and Larry. They were great!
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