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Those who love don't always respect the worth and dignity of every person, as our Unitarian Universalist (UU) Principles ask us to do. It might be easier if everyone did treat us as people of worth and dignity, but not everyone does. Sometimes people do things that are horrible. So what do we do with our principle then? Say we want to "affirm and promote" the first principle as we're asked to do, should we only do so when we think a person is deserving? It's a question well worth asking, especially as a Unitarian Universalist President once said: "It all depends."
Joining The Reverend Dr. David Sammons on the chancel is Worship Associate Derek Czajka. Ministering to us with music is our wonderful choir led by Dr. Mark Sumner and amazing organist Reiko Oda Lane. See you on Sunday! Dave
Interim Senior Minister
Info: The Reverend Dr. David Sammons, 415-776-4580 x132, revsammons@gmail.com
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| Sunday, 9:30 AM Sunday Forum, MLK Room
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"Life after Prison; helping released prisoners find sustainable lives", with Pam Hogan, author of "From Prison to Paycheck" and other books and training tools geared to helping prisoners live legally, manage conflict, and thrive.
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Lively learning this week at Church!
| Sunday, 9:45 AM Family Life Religious Education
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It's the second week of our theme-based classes. The OWL (K-1) examines how we keep our bodies healthy and safe. Team Timeless (2nd-3rd) continues with a lesson about "Jesus and the Law." They'll explore two stories from the Christian Bible: the story of harvesting of grains on the Sabbath and the story of paying taxes to the Romans and ask, "Are there situations when it's OK to step beyond the bounds of a law?"
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Team Bibleodeon (4th-5th) has the first of two lessons on King Solomon. This week, they investigate the importance of wisdom in leadership. Team Equal (6th-7th) takes up the Lord's Prayer and contemplates the many forms of prayer people practice, including the Prayer of Peace by St. Francis of Assisi. Our Coming-of-Age (8th-10th) youth continue their study of Unitarian Universalist Theology, and working on their autobiographies. YRUU (10th-11th) will meet for conversation and reflection.
Alyson
Minister of Family Life
This Week in Pre-K-12 Religious Education
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9:45 AM to 12:15 PM
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Chalice Children (Pre K)
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Class Room A
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10AM to 10:45 AM
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FUUNS, games for ages 5+
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Fireside Room
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11AM to 11:15 AM
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K-12 Classes
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12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
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All Church Potluck
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MLK Room
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Info: The Rev. Alyson Jacks, 415-776-4580 x232, family.life.minister@uusf.org
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Join us for fun, fellowship, and food
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Sunday, 12:30 PM All Church Potluck, MLK Room
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All Church Potluck, sponsored by the Family Faith Committee. For food assignments and other information, pick up a flier at the Greeter's Table or download one here. Please bring a dish or drink to share. Items should be brought to the kitchen on Sunday morning. Please label your serving dishes. Volunteers needed to help with set-up and clean-up. A-G - Beverages/Appetizers
H-P - Main Dish (vegetarian or vegan recommended)
R-Z - Desserts and Fruits
PLEASE LABEL YOUR DISH TO HELP THOSE WITH FOOD ALLERGIES: NUTS, WHEAT, AND DAIRY. Info: Joe Dellert, Family Faith Committee (FFC) Chair, joeartisans@sbcglobal.net
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Unitarian Universalists for Peace
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Sunday, 12:30 PM UUs for Peace Meeting, Murdock Room
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 The purpose of UUs for Peace is to further the principles of world peace, human rights and justice, focusing on policy as it affects the citizens of our country and its relationship
with other countries.
This meeting will be used to organize for the Ann Wright speaking event on February 22, "America's Pivot to Asia." Volunteers are needed to server as ushers and collect admission.
Info: Dolores Priem, UUs for Peace Chair, 415-595-7306, doloresmp@aol.com
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| Sunday, February 16, 12:30 PM Special Congregational Election, TSK Room
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The Board of Trustees is calling a Special Election to fill a vacancy on the Board, created when Howard Oringer resigned on November 18, 2013. The newly elected Board member will serve through Howard's term, which ends in June.
Ballots will be available after the service on Sunday, February 16 at a table in front of the TSK Room. Complete and turn in your ballots between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM. Members may also obtain absentee ballots from the church office in advance of the election.
Per the Society's By-Laws, the absentee ballots must have the member's signature and printed name and be addressed to the Secretary of the Board. Absentee ballots must be submitted to the church office no later than 4PM February 14.
The Society will elect one person from the following slate of candidates whom the Nominating Committee designated for consideration are as pictured Nan McGuire, Bill Klingelhoffer and John Young.
Info: Stephanie Gowin, Board of Trustees Moderator, sgowin@uusf.org
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Info: The Reverend Dr. David Sammons, 415-776-4580 x132, revsammons@gmail.com
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Friday, February 14, 6:30 PM Sensible Cinema, Murdock Room
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Should Black History Month be ended? That's the question explored by filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilgham as he embarks on a nationwide campaign to do just that in the movie "More Than a Month". The film takes the form of a road trip that begins in Washington DC and crisscrosses the country during February (Black History Month) 2010 and ends with an epilogue one year later. "More Than a Month" is not just about an annual tradition, or history, or being Black in America. It is about what it takes to be an American and to fight for one's rightful place in this nation.
Admission is free but donations are always appreciated. As usual, popcorn and other refreshments will be available. Info: Larry Danos, Sensible Cinema (Green Committee), 415-722-6480, ldanos@sbcglobal.net
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Faithful Fools Street Ministry
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Faithful Fools, an outreach ministry of this congregation, shares glimpses of our work in our e-newsletter and extends an invitation to anyone and everyone to participate.
We will be leading the 11AM Worship Service on Sunday, February 23 in the Sanctuary and invite you to don your finest hat and foolery and come join us. We also invite you to eat delicious soup at our Empty Bowls event after the Worship Service. We have many wonderful clay bowls made by potters in Minnesota and Nicaragua. You can buy your own special bowl, eat some wonderful soup and then take the bowl home. You can also pay for soup served in a compostable if you are just plain hungry but don't need a new bowl. All proceeds will go to support the work of Faithful Fools Street Ministry, an outreach ministry of this congregation located in the Tenderloin.
Check out the February edition of the Faithful Fools newsletter for February! 
Info: Sister Carmen Barsody, Faithful Fools Street Ministry, 415-474-0508, faithfulfools@gmail.com
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Ordination of Amy Katherine Moses-Lagos
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Info: Amy Moses, amyordination@gmail.com
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Sunday Events Calendar
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 11AM WORSHIP, Sanctuary "The Tricky Side of Love" by The Reverend Dr. David Sammons, 415-776-4580 x132, revsammons@gmail.com
9AM Religious Education: UU Pre-K/Childcare, Montessori Room A Upstairs Info: The Rev. Alyson Jacks, 415-776-4580 x232, family.life.minister@uusf.org
9:30 AM Sunday Forum: "Life after Prison" with Pam Hogan, MLK Room Info: Dr. Karen Melander-Magoon, 415-441-6287, karenmmagoon@gmail.com
10AM Religious Education: FUNNS, Fireside Room Info: The Rev. Alyson Jacks, 415-776-4580 x232, family.life.minister@uusf.org
11AM Religious Education: Classes Info: The Rev. Alyson Jacks, 415-776-4580 x232, family.life.minister@uusf.org - 11AM OWL Emerson
- 11AM 8th-9th Coming of Age Fireside
- 11AM 6th-7th Grade - Team Equal Murdock
- 11AM 9th-12th Grade YRUU RE
- 11AM 4th-5th Bibleodeon Thoreau
- 11AM 2nd-3rd Grade Team Theme Montessori Room C + D
12PM All Church Potluck, MLK Room
All Church Potluck, sponsored by the Family Faith Committee. For food assignments and other information, pick-up a flier at the Greeter's Table. Join us for fun, fellowship, and food. PLEASE LABEL YOUR DISH TO HELP THOSE WITH FOOD ALLERGIES: NUTS, WHEAT, AND DAIRY.
Info: Joe Dellert, Family Faith Committee (FFC) Chair, joeartisans@sbcglobal.net
12:15 PM Today's Sermon Discussion Group, Kincaid Room Info: Donald Matusen, 415-515-8863, donaldmatusen@aol.com
12:30 PM UU's for Peace: Brad Gaffney, Murdock Room Info: Dolores Priem, 415-595-7306, doloresmp@aol.com
2PM Singletarians: Potluck, Fireside Room Info: Donald Matusen, 415-515-8863, donaldmatusen@aol.com 7PM Buddhist Insight Meditation, Sanctuary Info: Kerry Parker, 415-776-4580 x202, reservations@uusf.org
New to Unitarian Universalist Classes Coming Soon!
Sundays, March 2, 9 and 16, 12:30-2PM - New to UU: Revs. Sammons and Jacks will lead an informal class for those new to Unitarian Universalism and to UUSF. We'll share our spiritual and religious journeys, learn some Unitarian Universalist history, and meet some of the church leadership. Registration is required. Send an email to Rev. Jacks.
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Info: Kerry Parker, 415-776-4580 x202, reservations@uusf.org
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Upcoming Events Calendar
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Monday, February 10
6:30 PM Canvass Committee Meeting, Murdock Room c/o Howard Oringer
Tuesday, February 11
7PM Society for Community Work: Board Meeting, Stebbins Room c/o Leslie Bader
Wednesday, February 12
5:15PM Guardian Circle: Guardian Group, Stebbins Room c/o Galen Workman
6PM Membership Committee Meeting, Murdock Room c/o George Cavage
Thursday, February 13
6PM Bell Rehearsal, Sanctuary c/o Reiko Oda Lane
7:15 PM Choir Rehearsal, Macondray Hall c/o Dr. Mark Sumner
Friday, February 14
6PM Green Committee: Sensible Cinema, Murdock Room c/o Larry Danos
Saturday, February 15
8:30 AM Faithful Fools: Street Retreat Orientation, Murdock Room c/o Sr. Carmen Barsody
11AM Humanists/Non-Theists: Darwin Day Preparations, Kitchen, c/o Bob Burchfield
7PM Pagan Interest Circle: Full Moon Celebration, Chapel, c/o Carlowe Connelly
Monday, February 17
8AM to 5PM Holiday Closure - Presidents' Day, c/o Kerry Parker
5:30 PM 350.org Meeting, Kinkaid Room c/o Margaret Pearce
7PM Nominating Committee, Murdock Room c/o John KlopaczTuesday, February 18
11PM Society for Community Work: Luncheon, TSK Room c/o Leslie Bader
6:30 PM UU's for Peace: 99% Coalition, Stebbins Room c/o Dolores Priem
7PM Board of Trustees Meeting, Fireside Room c/o Stephanie Gowin
Thursday, February 19
6PM Bell Rehearsal, Sanctuary c/o Reiko Oda Lane
7:15 PM Choir Rehearsal, Macondray Hall c/o Dr. Mark Sumner Saturday, February 22
1PM UU's for Peace: Col. Ann Wright, Sanctuary c/o Dolores Priem Sunday, February 23
1:30 PM Memorial Service for Valerie Heine, Chapel c/o Rev. Dr. David Sammons Wednesday, February 26
7PM SCW Finance Committee, Murdock Room c/o Leslie Bader
Thursday, February 27
6PM Bell Rehearsal, Sanctuary c/o Reiko Oda Lane
7PM UU's for Peace: PDA/UU's for Peace, Chapel c/o Dolores Priem
7:15 PM Choir Rehearsal, Macondray Hall c/o Dr. Mark Sumner
Info: Kerry Parker, 415-776-4580 x202, reservations@uusf.org
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