May 3, 11:00 am – “Maidu Philosopy and Spirituality” Farrell Cunningham Farrell Cunningham, a Maidu tribal member, majored in anthropology and studied in China at the North West University of Xian. He has been executive director of the Maidu Cultural and Developmental Group, and has published several articles on ecology. He is the youngest native speaker of Maidu and perhaps the only one under 80 years old. Music will be provided by the Loping Wolves Native American Flute Circle. Worship Associate: Sharon Moore  
May 10, 11:00 am -- “Honoring Mothers and Mothering” Rev. Meghan Cefalu Mother’s Day was originally begun as a rallying day for peace. Julia Ward Howe, a Unitarian poet and author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” was one of the holiday’s cofounders. Today we’ll learn some about the history of this day as well as honor the mothers in our lives. Our choir will sing today! Worship Associate: Matthew Wilson-Daley May 17, 11:00 am – "Flower Communion" Rev. Meghan Cefalu Our annual ritual celebrating the beauty of diversity inherent in community was created during World War II by Polish Unitarian minister Norbert Capek. Each spring people in Unitarian Universalist congregations look forward to this celebration. Remember to bring a flower for every member of your family! Worship Associate: Jerry Jacoby (Our annual congregational meeting is at 12:30. Members, please attend.) May 24, 11:00 am – "Synchronicities – Communications from Spirit" Jerry Jacoby Many people have had synchronicities--meaningful coincidences--when life seemed to flow just right. Jerry Jacoby, a new member of UUCM, will recount how an extraordinarily powerful synchronicity in 1989 changed the course of his life. He will tell other stories and then discuss some possible  implications for all of us. Worship Associate: Gail Johnson Vaughan May 31, 11:00 am – "What a World This Will Be"  Rev. Meghan Cefalu Join in a celebration in music, song, and words as we lift up hope for this world of ours. Our young people have been studying moral decision-making and moral action all year and will share some of their thoughts with us.  Worship Associate: Sophia McKean
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Community of the Mountains Grass Valley, Calif.
IN THIS ISSUE Meghan's Musings..............2
New Member Events.......... 2
New at the Library...............3
Volunteer of the Month........4
Interfaith Food Ministry....... 4
Spiritual Cinema Circle........ 8
Please remember to bring non-perishable food contributions for the Interfaith Food Ministry on the first Sunday of the month.
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Greetings friends,
It seems that just as the sunshine and warm breeze begins to draw us out into our hammocks for extended naps there are suddenly all sorts of exciting UU activities going on! May begins with our annual District Assembly (May 1-2), where our very own Carol Ann Jones will receive the district Social Action award! Our congregational meeting on the 17th is our annual opportunity to practice congregational democracy – all members please plan to come. Also, remember that it is not too late to decide to go to General Assembly in Salt Lake City next month.
I’ve been thinking lately about the pride we take in the fact that Unitarian Universalism is a faith where each of our spiritual, religious and philosophical ideas are welcome. Our non-creedal stance is a big part of what drew many of us together. But what I think happens all too often in
many UU congregations is that we stop there. People are left on their own to develop or deepen their ideas. Our congregation offers programs like Chalice Circles and the Spirituality Group but I would like to see some additional avenues for you and me to talk together about the Big Stuff of life. Spiritual and philosophical exploration and development is a lifelong process – we are never really “done.” These kinds of exciting, juicy conversations are part of what drew me into the ministry in the first place.
That is why I have decided to offer the class called Building Your Own Theology. The curriculum for the class is put out by the UUA to help facilitate conversations and develop thinking among lay people about an array of topics, from theological ideas about God/Goddess/Great Spirit, to the meaning of life to ethics and morality. The participants will have the opportunity to read other’s ideas, including thoughts from some famous and not so famous theologians and philosophers, and then to consider what they personally believe about each area and discuss their ideas with the class. By the end, each participant will write their own credo statement of beliefs. While this particular session is already underway, my plan is that it will be offered again a couple of times each year. I hope to see you there!
May this month find you enjoying of the beauty of this springtime, engaged in energizing conversations and activities and spending quality time with the people you love.
Love and Blessings,
Rev. Meghan
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Are you considering becoming a member of UUCM? Come to an informational gathering on Sunday, May 31st, 12:30-2:30 pm. (Lunch will be provided.) It will be a nice time to get to know others who are also thinking about joining the community and learn what membership at UUCM would mean for you.
Then, on Saturday, June 13th from 9am to 2pm we will hold the Spring Membership Retreat. If you are ready to make it official and join UUCM, join us for this off-site retreat at the Hatch Ranch (aka Kia &
David's house). A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. This will be an enjoyable day of learning and sharing our spiritual journeys with one another while gaining a more in-depth under-standing of the significance of membership.
New members will be formally welcomed into the community during the worship service on Sunday, June 21st.
To register for either or both events, or for more information, please contact Reverend Meghan at 274- 1661 or Corrie Silva at 272-3273.
New Member Events
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Over two months ago our two community gardeners and I spent our Sunday morning with the children in R.E. filling 18-20 egg cartons with soil and planting seeds of sunflowers, pumpkins, sweet red peppers, basil, corn, and other vegetables and flowers. The planted cartons were carried upstairs to one of our rentable offices and twice a day they were watered and watched. As seedlings poked through they were transplanted into clear wine glasses recycled from a recent wine tasting party.  Today as I closed down the "hothouse" operation, preparing for our outdoor planting in the garden, I mused on the similarities of seeds and visitors to UUCM.
The young people who took great care with their planting and identifying, making sure that the seeds were deep enough but not too deep and right end up, had good germination resulting in strong seedlings filling their cartons. Newcomers identified by greeters and ushers, guided to seats near friendly members and accompanied to coffee hour, with the proper nurturing can become strong members filling our seats.
As I emptied the dirt out of the cartons where no or little growth had occurred I found stones and lumps
blocking the way. In many cases, though identified as a "home" for a seed, the dirt pocket contained only dirt. Someone neglected to plant the seed. Likewise, talkative members "clumped together" in the coffee room block the way for more timid newcomers. Are we so comfortable and oblivious in our church "home" that we neglect nurturing those "seeds" that come to visit? Think about it!!
So be it!
Committee of the Month by Anita Wald-Tuttle
This month we call your attention to the Music Committee!! Most people don't stop to think what our lives would be like without music. Here at UUCM it is an integral part of every Sunday morning service  - sometimes the choir is featured, sometimes we are offered the talents of 4UU2 (our in-house live ensemble), sometimes we welcome a guest musician, but always we have our great piano accompanist and our hymns in the UU tradition. The Music Committee, chaired by Annie Haymaker, helps put it all together and we thank them!!!
New at the Library By Custis Haynes
Library Committee Chair Animal, Vegetable, Miracle - Barbara Kingsolver's account of her family's experience raising and savoring their own food.
Religions of the World - National Geographic's handsomely illustrated book about the planet's different faiths.
Life of Pi - Man and tiger adrift together on the wide sea. Novel won the Booker Prize for author Yann Martel.
We're so grateful to all the UUs who've put books on the DONATED BOOKS shelf for us. We'd love it if you'd include your name so we could thank you in the newsletter.
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“Children are the future. If we don’t put energy, time and money toward children, our future is in jeopardy,” asserts Marilyn Winters, Director of Children’s Religious Education at UUCM.
Marilyn and her husband Leo began coming to UUCM sporadically about six years ago, and about three years ago joined the congregation, encouraged by May and Jerry Lawrence.
Marilyn’s extensive background in education led her to focus on RE at UUCM. Throughout her career she has been an elementary teacher, a principal, and a curriculum director. At this time, Marilyn is a professor at Sacramento State College, teaching and working with master’s candidates in the College of Education.
As Director of RE, Marilyn coordinates the UUCM program, working closely with Meg Luce, chair of the program. “The program has been growing,” Marilyn says enthusiastically. There are now 25 children on the roster, although they don’t all come each Sunday. Marilyn ensures that the program runs smoothly, keeping all the pieces in place.
“The backbone of the program are the RE teachers,” Marilyn stresses. She appreciates them greatly and very much wants to acknowledge Paul Elias, Clarita Nolan, Barbara Price, Beth Freedman, Beth Karow, Meg Luce, Lindsay Dunckel, Rochelle Davisson, Naomi Ross, and Jo and Lang Waters. Also, Haley Luce and Sarah Wilson-Daley are invaluable assistants.
Asked about highlights of her experiences at UUCM, Marilyn mentioned getting to know more about Unitarians, making new friends in the congregation, listening to Meghan’s sermons, and most of all becoming more deeply involved in the RE program. “It is a privilege to work with children; they are why I do what I do,” she says, adding that she also enjoys working with “the wonderful adults.”
Marilyn’s husband, Leo, enjoys the services, and her granddaughter Shemariah sometimes attends RE classes. Because of the distance between their home and the church, the family regrettably is not able to participate in as many activities as they’d like. As to the future, Marilyn hopes to see even more young families joining UUCM, and perhaps paid positions for the RE leaders and teachers.
All those who work in the RE program deserve a big hand, and would no doubt welcome your appreciation. And don’t forget a special thanks to Meg and Marilyn for putting it all together
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Interfaith Food Ministry The Interfaith Food Ministry wants to thank all who bring donations once a month to support the efforts of IFM in helping those less fortunate.  Increasingly, young families are seeking assistance and need products for babies and small children, especially diapers.
IFM has decided to create the Nevada County Diaper Drive/Fund and suggests that diapers be considered for donation. Mother's Day Sunday is an opportunity to honor motherhood by donating either a package of diapers or making a financial contribution to the Fund. Any questions can be directed to coordinators Cathy and Bill Fagen at 432-1974.
Photo: Dave Hatch
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Proposed slate for the 2009-10 board: The following slate for the 2009-2010 UUCM Board of Trustees is presented for your review.  This will be up for a vote by the Members of the Congregation at our Annual Meeting on May 17, 2009 as set forth in our Bylaws.
President – Kia Hatch Vice President – Keith Johnson Secretary – Bev Lyon Members at Large – Jerry Jacoby, Carol Ann Jones, Randy McKean
Currently serving: Treasurer – Barbara Barr (completing year 1 of 2 year term, no vote required) Member at Large – Daniel Lossner (continuing in 2nd year of term, no vote required
In addition, the 2009-2010 Nominating Committee slate is presented for your review and May 17th vote: Paul Bonani, Lindsay Dunckel, Anita Wald- Tuttle, Bonnie Bennett as Alternate.
Proposed Covenant of Right Relations: Recognizing that conflict is normal in human relations, and wishing to relate to others as harmoniously as possible, I sincerely intend to:
Treat others with kindness, empathy, and respect.
Communicate with patience, flexibility, and a willingness to negotiate in the spirit of meeting as many needs as possible.
Be aware of my own thoughts, feelings, and needs, and share them directly and honestly with others, without judgment or blame.
Invite and listen to all points of view, respecting others’ feelings and needs, and encouraging minority opinions.
Take responsibility for my own mental, emotional, and spiritual balance, asking for support when I need it.
Be mindful of the needs of the group as a whole, mourning together when individual needs cannot be met.
Annual Congregational Meeting Sunday, May 17, 2009, 12:30 pm
Long Range Vision Playgroup Updates
The draft of the new UUCM Long Range Plan has been distributed for review. We received much thoughtful input and appreciate the time people took to submit their dreams and ideas for UUCM's future. Thank you!
Here are the relevant dates remaining in our schedule: May 3, Sun – Please submit any comments on LRP draft – final day. Note that this is not for introducing new material, but rather to comment on the document that has been created, making minor changes as needed for accuracy. Week of May 4 – Final LRP to UUCM General e-mail list and committees. May 14, Thurs – Present LRP to Board of Trustees for acceptance. May 17, Sun – On agenda of the Annual Congregational Meeting for acceptance.
The LRVP ~ Rev. Meghan Cefalu, Rochelle Davisson, Lindsay Dunckel, Ernie Jackson, Keith Johnson, Sharon Moore, Susan Sanford, Bob Tallmon, and Nature. You can reach committee members by sending an e-mail to: LRVP@uugrassvalley.org.
Meeting Agenda Call to Order and Establish Quorum Minutes of the May 18, 2008 Annual Meeting 1. Approve slate of 2009-2010 Board officers and members  2. Approve Nominating Committee slate for 2009- 2010 3. Approve 2009-2010 Budget 4. Approve proposed Covenant of Right Relations 5. Accept proposed Long Range Plan
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Listening Corner This is a special offering to Members and Friends from the Committee on Ministry. Need someone to listen? If you are feeling heavy-hearted, confused, upset and would like the opportunity to talk things out with someone who will listen and reflect, please call Sherry Everett at (530) 205-9290 to make an appointment for a Sunday morning 9:30 - 10:30 at UUCM. If you're not sure if this would suit your needs, call Sherry to get more information.
It's RE Time! By Rochelle Davisson
Thank you to all the families who turned in their Guest at Your Table boxes filled with generously given coins and bills. Your generosity is gratefully accepted.
We're growing our very own pumpkin patch! That's right - the children from the Religious Education program have been offered a pumpkin patch by Wilfred Wietstock. The kids have started seedlings and will be transplanting the seeds soon. We're planning on having a fun and fantastic fund-raising event this fall, featuring our very own RE pumpkins.
On a warm and sunny Sunday April 19th the children transplanted many of the plants they sowed earlier into the UU garden in honor of Earth Day. Special thanks to Anita and others for providing care for the seedlings until the earth warms up enough to receive the tiny (and some not-so-tiny!) seedlings.
May 3rd - Hot dog/veggie dog fundraiser. Support our pre-teen/teens and purchase one (or more) of their fantastically grilled hot dogs. It pleases them to please you!
May 17th, after service the Pre-teen/Teen group will present a skit on KIVA and will educate all on this valuable giving opportunity.
RE Sunday has been rescheduled for May 31st. This service, led by the children, is a fantastic way for the adults to learn from the wisdom of children. And it's a total blast, too. Really. Be prepared to laugh yourself silly. Seriously.
Remember: your help in educating our youth is always valued. RE volunteers are gratefully welcomed!
Social Action Events Sunday, May 3--12:30 p.m.  Health Care for All sponsors a Kick-Off Party for Single Payer Health Care in California. Learn about, celebrate, and support the bill that has been re-introduced in the state legislature to provide Health Care for All.  
Friday, May 8th--5:30--8:00 p.m. Singing for Peace!  Suggested donation $10 All are welcome and invited to join the Peace Center of Nevada County in promoting unity & peace by sharing food, song & artistic expression.
The evening will feature:
An organic dinner menu
Opportunities to share & discuss petitions & ideas
Nory Fussell, who will lead our May gathering in song - remembering the May 15th birthday of Peace Center Founder and UUCM member U. Utah Phillips.
More information is at www.ncpeace.org .
UUCM Silent Auction By Keith Johnson
This year's UUCM Silent Auction will be held May 3, 10, and 17. You may place your bids at any time, with the winners announced on May 17 following our Annual Congregational Meeting. If you have not already been asked to donate to the auction, please consider doing so. Your donation does not have to be elaborate--how about baking a cake, hosting a dinner, making a dump run, or offering handy person services? If you are interested or need more information, contact Keith Johnson. And don't forget to bid! We had a lot of fun with last year’s very successful silent auction.
Photo: Dave Hatch
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A few of our members have experienced serious financial reverses this year so it is up to the rest of us to step up to the plate and close the gap. Over 80% of our expenses are fixed: mortgage, utilities, insurance, full time minister, etc. The rest funds our programs. Our programs are the heart and soul of UUCM.
Many thanks to Kia Hatch for coordinating the evening and to the scores of members and friends who helped put on this dinner and make it such a wonderful community-building event: Cynthia Weeks, Ann Cullinan, Penny Rodrick, Bob Tallmon, Kern Hildebrand, Lynne Whitmore, Dave Luce, the teens (headed up by Haley Luce), Beth Karow, Bob and Dawn Bateman, Sara Wilson-Daley, Janet Bullock and UUCM musicians Randy McKean, Matt Wilson- Daley, Bill Nolan and Annie Haymaker. 
Annual Budget Drive
A Time for Joyful Giving
About 65 members and friends assembled for a fun- filled western dinner on Saturday, April 18.  This Annual Congregational Dinner is the traditional kick- off for the two-week-long Annual Budget Drive. We laughed, ate, sang and even danced together! We celebrated our commitment to each other, to UUCM, and to its programs and support.
Our Annual Budget Drive goal for pledges is $110,000 this year. Following the suggestions of the UUA, we are asking each member and pledging friend to consider becoming a Fair Share donor, giving a percentage of their income. To sweeten the pot, a few members have created a CHALLENGE FUND for matching funds to those members who increase their pledges over last year’s levels. So, for example, if you increase your pledge by $200, the Challenge Fund will match it with $200 and so on until the fund is depleted. It’s a great way to help increase our pledge income and a true sign of dedicated members!
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Caring Notes by Robin Hart
May is the month when spring is in full force and everything that rested during the winter has come to bloom again. I hear the symphony of birdsong outside my window. The birds are busy tending to their nests, ready to bring forth new chicks in the ever amazing cycle of life. It is also the month that we pay tribute to Mothers and those who nurture.
Take time this month and nurture someone at home or in our community in honor of Mothers Day.
We want to especially mention the following who are recovering from surgery: James Staggs is still recovering at Meadow View Manor and would love visits or calls. Joyce McKay is now home and recovering nicely from her recent surgery.
Please keep a special place in your hearts for all those others in our UUCM community who need nurturing thoughts and loving kindness at this time. If you need to bring something to the attention of the Caring Committee, please contact one of our members: Rev. Meghan, May Lawrence, Corrie Silva, Leal Portis, Gwen Eymann, Ann Cullinan, or Robin Hart.
Spiritual Cinema Circle Friday May 29, 7-9 pm Cost: donation Contact: Terri Harmon, 432-7818 For more info, visit spiritualcinemacircle.com . 
Yogin This animated short introduces us to two yoginis who are having an unenlightened competition while they twist and turn their bodies into ancient poses designed to create balance and harmony within. Hmmm, perhaps they are missing the point? 3 minutes, no dialog
Hummingbird Donya is letting the critical voice in her head get to her. How is she supposed to get anywhere in the music business when she’s too old and has obviously missed the boat? What does talent have to do with our dreams anyway? You’re about to find out in this sweet, short film written and directed by the screenwriter of “Conversations With God.” 10 minutes, English
Taos John Wahlberg is a fast-track lawyer in the prime of his life when he takes a trip to join his girlfriend for a family vacation to Aspen. When his car breaks down, stranding him in Taos, New Mexico, he has an opportunity to take a moment to review his life. What he discovers will take more than a night in the mountains to solve, but once he sees the light, clearly there’s no turning back. 89 minutes, English
The Leap “The Leap” – the follow-up to “What the Bleep?” – will be shown at Unity Church, 180 Cambridge Court in Grass Valley, on Tuesday, May 5 at 7 pm. Suggested donation is $5, and proceeds benefit UUCM. Featuring interviews with many of the greatest visionaries, scientists and authors in the world today, the movie explores the ancient spiritual idea that our world is an illusion. As the filmmakers’ journey deepens, they are taken on a cosmic adventure to the source of reality itself, and through personal breakthroughs to more love, abundance and creativity than they thought possible. More information about the movie is at www.leapmovie.com/.
Women and Water Learn about water catchment and storage both for our UUCM garden and your own. On Saturday, May 16th from 12:45 - 4 pm Cathe' Fish will share from her 20 years of design experience in practical permaculture. Donations contributed for this workshop will go toward a $10,000 goal to help send four African women to a similar workshop in Africa to prepare them to bring back and share with their respective communities. For more information, call 305-6583.
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APPLE/UUCM Spring Potluck
WHAT:    APPLE/UUCM Spring Potluck WHEN:    Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. COST:      Free
APPLE and UUCM will co-host a spring potluck to kick off the season just right. Come and enjoy a food feast and hear all the great news about local food projects at the same time.
Cathe' Fish, a local permaculture teacher and designer, will unveil the new Sierra Living Skills University. If you have a honed skill or talent you'd like to share with our community, you can sign up to teach a class on the spot. Other highlights of Cathe's talk will be: how to collect and store water on your property (and not just rain water) and a May 24th interactive Webinar class that will teach the fundamentals of gardening and growing food. Cathe' is a wealth of information and an inspirational speaker.
Tim Van Wagner and Leonard Chapman are the founders of Living Lands Agrarian Network and are mapping out what land is available for farm and community garden development in Nevada City. This busy duo is now stewarding four parcels of land in Nevada City, all within two miles of downtown. They also offer CSA shares and hold regular gardening workshops. 
The evening will start with a hearty potluck. Please bring casseroles, finger foods, local meats and fish, desserts, beverages (wine and beer okay), and your own plates and utensils. Local foods are encouraged. We’ll provide cups and back-up paper plates and bowls. Invite your friends and family.
For More Information: www.apple-nc.org; e-mail info@apple-nc.org, or call Kate at (530) 274-3435
Global Compassionate Candle by Donald M. Foster, PhD The Chinese word for “well, good” is the symbol combining a female with a child (hao). Family respect in China is predicated upon having a filial son, whose traditional value is being the safety- net caretaker for aged parents. Unknown thousands of Chinese parents are victims of a new growth industry whereby their young sons are stolen and sold. The draconian central government’s response to population growth, limiting parents to one child, together with forced sterilization after two births, has facilitated the suffering, criminal activities and female infanticide.
Most of us believe in limiting population growth through child-spacing and contraception. The chain of agony linking those of us who have lost children, as well as to all people of conscience and compassion, is universal. Please join Fran and me with our awareness, bonding, and lighting a compassionate candle for our brothers and sisters in the Peoples Republic of China.
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Women's Study Circle The Women's Study Circle will meet on Thursday, May 21st at UUCM. Carol Kuczora will be sharing highlights of her adventurous trip to India along with showing some of her choice photos. Since the evening will have an Indian theme, our menu will consist of Indian food.
All women are invited to this interesting evening. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm and Carol's presentation will begin at 7:00. RSVP to May Lawrence at 478-9438 by Tuesday, May 19th, so that we will know how much food to buy. (Cost of food will be shared by all.)
Game Night Saturday, May 16, from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, we will be sharing an evening of fun and conversation through the medium of games. Bring your favorite card and board games, whatever you have that others might enjoy too. Children will converge in the RE room. Friends are invited. Direct your questions to Barbara Barr, 273-6898.
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Hospitality House By Leal Portis
Friday April 17 was our last Hospitality House dinner for this season. Many thanks to all of you who helped out. I've heard from guests and monitors that the meals provided by UUCM were some of the best. On a positive note we always had enough food for everyone. I hope your experience was positive enough that you will be eager to take part next season, which starts in October.
Art for the Heart will be a special benefit fundraiser for Hospitality House. A wine and chocolate reception, it will be held on May 3, 2009 from 2-4 pm at the Center for the Arts. Tickets $20, available at Briar Patch, J.J. Jacksons, Booktown; and the Center for the Arts.
Spirituality Group This month’s spirituality group will meet Thursday, May 7, at 6:30 pm in the chapel. The topic is to be determined. Everyone is invited. For more info contact Jim Lane at 346-2071.
Music, Music, Music Music Survey The music committee is planning a new survey of congregational music interests and hopes. It will be distributed at a Sunday service soon, and will also be e-mailed to the UUCM-Gen list. If you’ve got ideas about how to enhance our music, we’d love to hear from you!
Benefit concert Remember last February, when Jim Lowe’s onslaught of the flu forced a postponement of his “Piano Valentine” benefit concert? It’s been rescheduled to Saturday, May 9 at 7 pm in the chapel (see story p 11). Ironically, the new theme is “As Time Goes By.”
Choir news Choir rehearsals are May 4, 11, and 18 at 7 pm in the chapel. The choir sings for the May 10th service with a rehearsal beforehand at 10 am. The Choir Leadership Task Force (Randy McKean, Sherry Everett, Leah Lossner, and Paul Bonani) is looking for a new choir director, as Judy van der Veen is leaving at the end of May. Give them your choir leadership suggestions on a Sunday morning or by phone, or e-mail us at music@uugrassvalley.com.
Spring Drum Circles Spring Drum Circle dates are May 5 and 20, June 2 and 27. Drum Circle goes on hiatus for the summer. Regular circles meet first Tuesdays and third Wednesdays from 7-8:30 pm. Bring your own drums and percussion if you have them. Some instruments will be provided. These drum circles are for community fun and vitality and no prior musical experience is needed. The specific format varies. Simply come prepared to have a good time! Donations welcome so the circle can be self- supporting. Contact Susan Sanford, 530-265-8289 or susan@empoweringjourneys.net
Who’s got the beat? UUCM's 4UU2 band needs a drummer with a drum set (standard or electric) who can practice once a month, more or less, to learn songs for church services and events ...also for fun. The band covers a wide variety of music - nothing too difficult - including rock, folk, blues, reggae, gospel, country, and more. Contact Bill Nolan at 916-416-5793, or at celliam513@att.net.
Photo: Dave Hatch
Note: Calendar is subject to change. Verify on website: uugrassvalley.org
1 2 9:30 UU Amblers
3 11 Sunday Service 12:30 pm LRVP 1 pm Healthcare for All 2 Art for the Heart
4 7 pm Choir Practice 7 pm Soc Action Local Task Force
5 1 Building Comm 7 Drum Circle 7 Threshold Choir 7 The Leap (at Unity)
6 8:30 am Men's Get-together 4 pm NVC 7 pm APPLE Potluck
7 3 pm Janet's Chalice Circle 6 pm DBSA-NC 6:30 pm Spirituality Group
8 10 am Writer's Group 5:30 pm Singing for Peace
9 9:30 UU Amblers 7:30 pm concert As Time Goes By
10 10 Choir Rehearsal 11 Sunday Service
11 7 pm Choir Practice
12 9 am David's Chalice Circle 4 pm Membership Comm 6 pm Bonnie's CC
13 8:30 am Men's G-T 4 pm NVC 5:30 pm Global TF 7 pm Soc Action Coordinating
14 7 pm UUCM Board Meeting
15 7 pm CoHousing movie
Newsletter Deadline
17 11 Sunday Service 1230 Annual Congregational Meeting
18 7 pm Choir Practice
19 4 pm Membership Committee 7 pm Music Comm 7 pm Threshold Choir
20 8:30 am Men's G-T 4 pm NVC 6 pm Caring Com 7 pm Drum Circle
21 3 pm Janet's Chalice Circle 5:30 pm Women's Study Circle 6 pm DBSA-NC
22 10 am Writer's Group
23 9:30 UU Amblers
25 7 pm Band Practice
26 9 am David's CC 6 pm PFLAG 6 pm Bonnie's CC 7 pm Worship
27 8:30 am Men's G-T 7 pm NC Citizens for Choice
28 7 pm Green Sanctuary 7:30 Stewardship
29 7:00 pm Spiritual Cinema Circle
30 9:30 UU Amblers
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As Time Goes By Our Sunday Service pianist, Jim Lowe, performs a benefit concert, “As Time Goes By,” at 7 pm on Saturday, May 9, 2009. The program will include Lowe’s original piano works, jazz charts, and standards out of our “Great American Songbook.” Gastronomic treats will accompany the music.
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets are on sale at Harmony Books, Foggy Mountain Music, from Anita Wald-Tuttle or Bob Tallmon, and following the Sunday Service in the Chapel. The original pink tickets will be honored.
We still need people to help set up on Saturday afternoon, and a trio of ticket-sellers at the door that evening. If you’d like to help, call Bob Tallmon at 272-1884.
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Return Service Requested
President Anita Wald-Tuttle president@uugrassvalley.org
Vice President Bob Bateman Treasurer Barbara Barr Secretary Kia Hatch At Large Shelley Beebee, Daniel Lossner,
Keith Johnson, Ernie Jackson Minister: Rev. Meghan Cefalu Hours: Tues-Wed-Thurs, 11 am – 6 pm Please call ahead for an office appointment
minister@uugrassvalley.org, 274-1661
Mountain Chalice newsletter editors Clarita Nolan, Annie Haymaker, Eileen Hale This issue edited by Kia and Annie Webmaster: Ron Wright, webmaster@uugrassvalley.org
Committee Contacts Religious Education: Meg Luce Membership: Corrie Silva Social Action: Keith Johnson Green Sanctuary Task Force: Bill Nolan Worship: Matt Wilson-Daley Finance: Bob Grib Communications: Music: Annie Haymaker Stewardship: Bob Bateman Building: Ministry: Dorothy Hitchcock
Other Contacts: Choir: Judy van der Veen Chalice Circles: Barbara Barr Writer's Group: Sammie Grib Women's Group: Barbara Barr Spirituality Group: Janet & David Lee
Room Scheduling: Anita Wald-Tuttle Newsletter deadline is the 15th of each month. Send to: editor@uugrassvalley.org Send change of address, phone number or email to: directory@uugrassvalley.org
The purpose of our Community is to foster liberal religious living through worship , study, service and fellowship . We seek the enjoyment of religion founded upon devotion to individual freedom of belief. Relying upon reason as our guide, and upon freedom as our method, we seek to grow in understanding of ourselves and of our world, to p romote and serve the universal human family .
New to UU? Comprehensive information on our p rincip les, beliefs within our faith, history , worship practices, congregational life and more is available on the denominational website at www.uua.org. Click on “Visitors.”
Membership in UUCM is open to all who see this community as their religious home and the p rincip les for which it stands as their own. To join UUCM , one signs the membership book and supports the community through a financial contribution and regular participation.
Visitors are invited to attend an introduction and orientation to the UU denomination and this congregation, a four-part series offered three times a year. For more information about the orientation or membership , p lease talk with Rev. M eghan Cefalu or with someone from the M embership Committee.