Incarnation Sunday Announcements 9.19.10

Some of us may not know that right across the street from us there are not only Unitarians but also Muslims! They gather at the Islamic Society of Santa Rosa, in space rented from the Unitarians. Today we are invited by the Islamic Society to drop in for an Open House, between 2 and 5. They ask that those coming to the open house bring a contribution of warm winter clothing for the flood refugees in Pakistan. If you have never met any Muslims, or would simply like to get to know our neighbors better, here is a fine opportunity. They have a separate entrance located at the south edge of the Unitarian's building. Our Muslim neighbors are most eager to meet us - let's stop in and say hello - and help those flood victims while we're at it!

The Evening Women's Group will meet on Tuesday, September 21 at 7 pm at the home of Donna Wiuff. All women are welcome to join us. We are a supportive group providing a place to share our lives and our spiritual journeys with each other, building friendships as we go. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Wiuff at (707) 837-8768.

Refuges of Art: Andy Goldsworthy, celebrated sculptor and land artist, and subject of the renowned documentary film "Rivers and Tides" is in the midst of a decades-long project of renovating ancient pilgrim trails in France. Join Kayleen Asbo for a fascinating journey of these moving works of art, followed by a candlelit Taize service cantored by Claire Frydenlund. Friday, September 24 at 7:30 pm. $10 suggested donation.

Join us for Odd-Job Saturday! Next Saturday, September 25, we will be working on the "Heavenly Treasures Building." Scraping, brushing, sanding, repairing, painting. All you people who love to do this sort of thing, this is for you. We need volunteers, and we will be starting at 8 am, and will work until noon. The more people who volunteer, the quicker we will finish this much needed maintenance job. Call Glen at 707-484-5306 if you have any questions.

Due to the fact that the Giving Freezer is still well-stocked, there won't be a need to hold the Giving Freezer Food Meeting on September 26, as previously advertised (and as you will see in your bulletin, if you come to church this Sunday). The meeting has been postponed, until there is a greater need for Giving Freezer meals.

Let your wishes be known... Do you have an Advance Health Care Directive? Come to a FREE Kaiser workshop which is open to everyone - you do not have to be a Kaiser member to attend. The workshop is taught by an attorney and a medical doctor and they will help you: learn what you need to know about advance care planning, choose an agent to represent you, and put your wishes in writing using the Advance Health Care Directive form. You may attend on Sept 21 from 3-5 PM or Nov 2 from 10AM to 12 noon. Please, call 393-4167 or 566-5277 to register and get directions.

We are all invited to two important conversations with other people of faith in Santa Rosa. These conversations will give us a chance to get to know one another and make connections around issues that are important to us. These conversations are part of the North Bay Sponsoring Committee's work to help congregations connect with each other. All are invited!

"The Personal Impacts of the Economic Crisis,"
Monday, September 27, 7 pm
Resurrection Parish, 303 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa

"Wanting the Best for our Children in Sonoma County,"
Monday, October 4, 7 pm
Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa

In just two weeks, the Bishop will be here! On October 3, Barry Beisner, Bishop of the Diocese of Northern California, will be with us for his yearly visit. That day, we'll have two services only: one at 8 am as usual, and one at 10 am, which will be our Confirmation service. More info to come soon.

Save the date! Sunday, October 24 following the 11:15 a.m. service the Sonoma Council on Aging will come to Incarnation for a presentation on housing options for seniors in Sonoma County. Lunch will be served. More to come! For further information contact pastorgail@incarnation-sr.org (or call 707-579-2604 ext. 103).

Save the Date and Come to the Cabaret! The St. Cecilia Choir is already preparing for the annual Cabaret fundraiser that helps to defray the cost of the Good Friday orchestra. The Cabaret will be earlier this year - Sunday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. and there will be music from theater, jazz, and a few surprise guests! It promises to be a wonderful night .... tickets will be available soon!

A plea for wayward jelly glasses: Do you have any that you could recycle to the busy jelly makers for the Christmas Bazaar? Don't worry if they are topless. That can be remedied. We have a wonderful offer of special Spanish grapes from a parishioner. We also have bountiful local fruits that would make lovely jams and jellies as well. There will be a container by the Bulletin Board near the Outreach section. Thank you!

Volunteer Drivers Needed! We try to offer the service of driving people to doctor's appointments, church, other special church events, etc. But to do that, we need some more drivers! If you have some extra time on your hands and might be willing to help out, or if you are coming here anyway and would be willing to give someone a ride occasionally, call La Velle Seely (707-528-2700). Thank you!