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AMONG OURSELVES
Congratulations to R.E. director Desiree Hernandez on the birth of her baby girl, Xochitl Jade Camarera.
Our dear Rosalie Abrams has been moved to an
Alzheimer's facility in San Francisco in order to be near her son, her daughter and grandchildren who may see and care for her on a regular basis. We miss her smiling face and dancing feet, and our thoughts and prayers are with Rosalie and her family.
Some of you may remember members Coleen and Dennis Ashley, many years ago who moved to Ventura. Coleen's daughter was with us Sunday and said that Collen had passed away several years ago.
We extend a warm welcome to new members Steven Fenn, Jose Lopez and Moto Shono.
PEACE CORPS POTLUCK - Sunday, Dec. 13
The O.C. Peace Corps Association invites you to join them for a Holiday Party on Sun., Dec. 13, at 5:00 p.m. in the UUCA Sanctuary. Judy Greenspon, a Returned Volunteer from the Philippines, will speak and show a video. She will also talk about her recent experiences in Africa with the African Children's Fund. Please bring a potluck dish. If you have a favorite international dish, please share it with us.
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UUs ATTEND OPEN MOSQUE DAY
Linda Lehnkering, Adrian and Rycharde Powell attended an Open Mosque Day on Sunday, Oct. 18. The Islamic Institute of Orange County sent a thank you note and stated that guests are always welcome. To schedule a visit, call (714) 533-6271 or visit their web site: www.masjdomar.com. They stated, "It is through events like these that we hope to develop respect for one another and lasting friendships."
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Lee Marie's Musings . . .
~ Lee Marie Sanchez, Consulting Minister
CHRISTMAS WILL BE A RAINBOW
OF COLORS THIS YEAR
We have given ourselves the gift of officially becoming a "Welcoming Congregation" this year and the season will sparkle with all the colors of the rainbow. You will see this on our church website, on banners, buttons and more! And, there is a link to our new "Interweave" site you will want to
check out soon. You may want to become a member too.
Speaking of Members, we have had more new people visiting us than I can remember in my four years with you and we will be privileged to recognize our newest Members on Dec 6.
If you are new with us, we shall have another opportunity some time after the new year for another NewComer's Orientation. We are so glad to meet you and welcome you to our church!
Now, on the theme of a Unitarian Universalist Christmas, I am glad to share with you a poem from a friend and colleague which celebrates many colors of the rainbow and our diversity.
Christmas Lights
by Rev. Susan Manker-Seale, 2008
White like snow that blankets the ground
brown like animals gathered round
Gold like filigreed crowns of kings
silver of stars or wedding rings
Blue of morning or frozen toes
red like flames or a hidden rose
Green like branches of a Noble fir
eternal hopes of all who were
Mystery shining in the light
of star, candle or fire bright
Yearning for love, truths that abide
mystic universe drawn inside
Rainbow of galaxies on high
draped around the tree with a sigh
~ Faithfully & Fondly, Lee Marie
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