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Sunday, January 24

Ain't I a Woman?

Rev.CJ McGregor

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Newstalk

Week of January 18, 2016

Dear Ones,

This past week was challenging. We hosted mostof our usual renters, our Buddhist friends, andtwo families that are homeless. I asked you tomake sacrifices of your time, space, and usualcomforts. I did wonder what it was like for youto meet in cramped spaces, have your gatheringsin spaces that are not your usual spots and whatit was like to share resources. I agree that this

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Newstalk

9:15 AM

Topics for January 24:

- a preview of the Iowa caucuses

- analysis of the last Democrat debate (Sunday17th)

- a review of US Supreme Court cases onaffirmative action, abortion, and payment of"agency fees" to unions

- Iran updates

- more GOP bios: Bush, Christie, Kasich, andRubio

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Mindfulness training

12:30 PM in the Sanctuary

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January 31 Sunday Service

it was like to share resources. I agree that thispast week wasn't the perfect week for me toagree to host families. A funny thing about thehomeless-they can't plan when they will need us.We were there when they needed us. I wonderedabout other things this week too. What is it liketo be homeless? What is it like not knowingwhere your next meal will come from? What is itlike living in a classroom with a baby and feelinglike you're imposing? What is it like not having aconsistent space where you can gather withothers of your faith? One thing that comforted methis week was knowing we were living ourmission. Although the temporary circumstancesof being overbooked may have made usuncomfortable we did transform lives throughliberal religious community. You see our missionisn't to transform lives through our meetings.When we are challenged by not having our usualcomforts it's a time for us to step back andrealize the truly important work of our belovedcommunity. Would I host families in a week withso many other happenings again? No. But, if theneed presented itself I would respond. Thank youfor your support and patience.

Blessings,

Rev. CJ

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January 31 Until It's Disproved

Rev. CJ McGregor

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Ushers are needed for the rest of January,February and beyond. Please contact Barbaraand volunteer.

Hospitality hosts are needed for January,February and beyond. Please sign up in thekitchen.

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Dear Members of the First UU,

January’s Teaching Thursdays offer you a mix ofsocial justice and self-awareness experiences, allpresented by professional experts.

Thursday, January 21 at 7:00 – Professor AllenMaxwell will speak and dialog with us on the topicof THE DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES.See more detail in the schedule below.

Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 – Dr. Russell Bournewill speak and dialog with us on REDUCINGSTRESS AND INCREASING UNDERSTANDING WITHOTHERS. Dr. Bourne is a practicing clinicalpsychologist who has gained a popular followingwith his emphasis on the relationship between aperson’s language and his or her health. In thistalk Dr. Bourne will discuss the influences of ourcommunication patterns and style on ourpersonal, social and physical well-being. He willshare practical ideas for reducing stress andincreasing understanding with others. He will helpus understand how communication is essential forlife, from the intracellular to the interpersonal.THE PRESENTATION WILL BE HELD IN OURSANCTUARY.

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Lately, on the1stUUPB Facebook page

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The Spirit of Our Times ...Once we forgetthat our knowledge of anything can only bepartial, we can, like the positivists,become arrogantly disdainful...

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Religion as Community ... The people inthe modern world, in the secular world,who are interested in matters of the spirit,in matters of the mind, in higher soul-likeconcerns, tend to be isolated...

SANCTUARY.

MORE ABOUT Dr. Russell Bourne - Dr. Bourne, aclinical psychologist on the staff at JupiterMedical Center is currently president of theFlorida Psychological Association. A frequentpresenter at national conferences, Dr. Bourne hasauthored more than twenty publications in theareas of psychotherapy, developmentalpsychology, alternative medicine, hypnotherapyand psychodiagnosis. He recently published theself-help audio series Mindful Eating and MindfulGolf.

DON’T FORGET THE 6:00 SOCIAL HOUR WHICHPRECEEDS OUR 7:00 TEACHING THURSDAYSPROGRAM. You can sign up for the $10 dinnerwhich is offered in Ministers Hall at that time.You can show up with your own brown bagsnack. Or you can just show up for conversationwithout a meal. That 6:00 – 6:50 hour is a greattime to meet new friends or catch up with oldones.

As always, Rich and I welcome your suggestionsfor improving the Teaching Thursdaysexperience. Just email or telephone one of us. Ortalk to us when we next meet.

Yours truly,

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Visit us at Salt Air(http://uusaltair.blogspot.com/) and at From 635(http://1stuupbfrom635.blogspot.com/)

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Second Saturday Book Group

This book group, one of our 1st UUPB AdultProgram offerings, will begin its 2015-2016season on November 14 from 10 am until noon inour sanctuary. These meetings, held the secondSaturday of each month November through April,are open to members of our congregation andour community at large. For furtherinformation, you can contact Dorie Maxwell —email: doriemaxwell@mac.com or cell phone:561-301-4204.

Here is the schedule of our readings this season,followed by more extensive information abouteach selection.

Yours truly,Dick Hattwick and Rich Palermo

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The rest of the week of January 18 -

Monday, January 18

Buddhist rental

6 AM to 6 PM in the Sanctuary and Ministers Hall

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Tuesday, January 19

Buddhist rental

6 AM to 6 PM in the Sanctuary and Ministers Hall

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Planning meeting 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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A 12 week study of the Hebrew Bible/OldTestament for everyone.

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each selection.

The theme for this season is Cultural Differencesor Inequalities: What would I have done?

February 13 Go Set a Watchman by Harper LeeMarch 12 My Beloved World by Sonia SotomayorApril 9 The Children Act by Ian McEwan

Go Set a Watchman, a historical novel byHarper Lee published on July 14, 2015; 288pages; setting—1950s in the small Southern townof Maycomb, Alabama. (Although written beforeher first and only other published novel, thePulitzer Prize-winning To Kill a Mockingbird(1960), it was initially promoted by its publisheras a sequel, but is now more accurately seen asan earlier draft.)

My Beloved World, an autobiography by SoniaSotomayor; published on January 7, 2014; 336pages ; setting —1950s-1990s in the Bronx, NYC,& New Jersey. (In this memoir Supreme CountJustice Sotomayor recounts her early life, fromgrowing up as a child of Puerto Rican emigrantparents in a housing project in the Bronx tobeing appointed a federal judge in New York.)

The Children Act, a novel by Ian McEwan,published September 9, 2014; 240 pages; setting

10 AM in the Sanctuary

For the complete outline of this program, gohere.

This program will begin with the practicalprocedures for doing sound exegesis in thevarious portions of the Old Testament payingattention to social location, historical context,authorship,words, poetics, and scholarlycriticism. We will spend the rest of our timetogether discussing the themes, and how theyinform our UU theology, found in the majorbooks of the Old Testament; the Torah, theprophetic literature, Psalms, and the Wisdomliterature. This is a program for everyone with noor varying levels of understanding of the texts wewill share.

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Arts and Crafts Group

6:30 PM in the Administrator's office

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Men's group Wisdom Circle

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published September 9, 2014; 240 pages; setting— contemporary times in London, England. (LikeMy Beloved World, this too deals with a highcourt female justice, this one a fictional BritishHigh Court judge presiding over cases in thefamily court. Should the secular court overrulesincerely held faith? )

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SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016

MARDI GRAS DINNER & PARTY

Cocktails and fabulous munchies at 5A totally authentic New Orleans dinner followedby equally authentic desserts at 6 And funfestivities and conversation all evening.

All UU members, friends and their guests areinvited!

All of this Fabulous New Orleans themed foodand drinks provided by our own chefs and cooks.You only have to bring your selves and a desireto have a great time! There will be a modestcharge, but more on that next week.

7 PM in the Channing Room

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Wednesday, January 20

Buddhist rental

6 AM to 6 PM in the Sanctuary and Ministers Hall

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Meditation at Palm Beach Shambhala,1660Southern Blvd, Ste. D & E, West Palm Beach. Youmay visit the website for more information:http://palmbeach.shambhala.org/

6:30 PM

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Thursday, January 21

Buddhist rental

6 AM to 6 PM in the Sanctuary and Ministers Hall

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charge, but more on that next week.

Henry, Jennifer, Harry, Karen, CJ and Frank

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1stUUPB Committee Fair - January 31, 2016

How may I serve?

Members of 1stUUPB serve our congregation inmany ways. Many serve on our variouscongregational and governance committees and

JAM (formerly SAC) meeting 4:30 PM in MinistersHall

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Teaching Thursday

Community dinner at 6 - presentation at 7 PM

Dinner is catered by CR Chicks.

The menu is:

Wood Fired Rotisserie ChickenSmashed PotatoesCaesar SaladBreadCookies & Ice Cream

BYOB

Donation requested $10 (surplus goes to thecongregation)

Reservations by Wednesday, January 20 at 2pm toBarbara at 627-6105 or uniuni2@att.net.

The program -

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congregational and governance committees andwe are grateful for their service. The CommitteeFair, to be held in Ministers Hall after the serviceon Sunday, January 31, 2016, is an opportunityfor our committee members and chairs to showhow they are serving our congregation. If youhave been considering how you can serve ourcongregation in a new way, the Committee Fairis a place for you. Plan to participate in theCommittee Fair and show up with the question:"How may I serve our congregation?"

Also, although not a formal committee, theCommunications Task Force would be awelcome addition to the Committee Fair.

Thanks for helping to promote this event.

Paul G. WardVice President, Board of Trustees

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UU Dine Arounds

STILL NEEEDED for 2016 UU Dine Arounds:

Hosts for June, August, September, October, andNovember.

Allen Maxwell

At 7 PM in Ministers Hall Professor Allen Maxwellwill speak and dialog with us on topic of THEDEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES. WhenAllen speaks, UUs show up and listen. His talksare models of clarity and insight. Whether or notyou follow political news you won’t want to missthis evening with Allen. THE PRESENTATION WILLBE HELD IN MINISTERS HALL.

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Friday, January 22

Buddhist rental

6 AM to 6 PM in the Sanctuary and Ministers Hall

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The final 2 weeks of a 12 week study of theHebrew Bible/Old Testament for everyone.

For the complete outline of this program, gohere. This program will begin with the practicalprocedures for doing sound exegesis in thevarious portions of the Old Testament paying

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If interested, or want details, please call me.

Phyllis,561-963-0512 levinbp@comcast.net

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various portions of the Old Testament payingattention to social location, historical context,authorship,words, poetics, and scholarlycriticism. We will spend the rest of our timetogether discussing the themes, and how theyinform our UU theology, found in the majorbooks of the Old Testament; the Torah, theprophetic literature, Psalms, and the Wisdomliterature. This is a program for everyone with noor varying levels of understanding of the texts wewill share.

10 AM in the Sanctuary

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Saturday, January 23

Buddhist rental

6 AM to 6 PM in the Sanctuary and Ministers Hall

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Loxahatchee River canoe outing

8 AM to 4 PM

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Secular Humanists of Palm Beach County

Many features distinguish this monthly meeting ofSecular Humanists.

Our guest speaker will be Ghassan Rubeiz, whohas spent his life studying and reconciling in theMiddle East.

His topic this week will be Iran after thematuration of the nuclear deal. How has Iran changed?What is still the same? What to expect in the future?

Nelson Enos will prepare our popular breakfast tobe served at 9:30am.Saturday's menu choice will be sausage frittatawith garlic toast, fruit bowl, and pecan rolls.

Eric Ward will present one of his popular sciencestories.

This will constitute our Annual Meeting at whichwe will elect officers for the new year 2016. Annual dues for those who choose to be memberswill be $24.

We meet monthly at 635 Prosperity Farms Road,

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We meet monthly at 635 Prosperity Farms Road,North Palm Beach FL 33408 on the 3rd Saturdayof each month (except for this meeting.}

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