Thursday, May 23 – End of the Year Celebration!

5:30 p.m. Thursday Night Supper – This week’s menu: BBQ Tri-Tip Beef, BBQ Tofu with Red Onions, Oven Roasted Potatoes, BBQ Baked Beans, Garlicky Spinach, and Dessert. Reservations close at 4:00 p.m. on May 21. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Thursday Night Suppers will return in September!

7:00 p.m. Vespers with Revs. Barbara and Bill Hamilton-Holway and Anne Greenwood

7:30 p.m. What do you love about UUCB?  How has UUCB saved or benefitted your life?  Why do you want UUCB to be here for generations of people to come?

Thanks to all who have “stepped forward” with your pledge for 2013-2014.  We have reached $436,466 out of our $510,000 goal for the budget. There are still about 100 among us who have yet to “step forward.”  PLEASE let the Stewardship Team know what you can do - email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , fill out a grey pledge form at church, drop a note in the Treasurer's box, or go online to pledge.  NOW is the Time, YOU are the ONE that makes the difference... THANKS!

Sunday May 26, 2013       Summer Schedule - Worship Service at 10:00 a.m.

Love Like An Ocean with Revs. Bill and Barbara Hamilton-Holway

Dedication of the River of Life mosaic with appreciation for Joan Swift.

Summer Forum – 11:00 a.m., Fireside Room, beginning June 2, 2013

June 2:  Chris O’Sullivan, Associate Professor of History at University of San Francisco. “Report card on U.S. policies with Iran, Iraq, Syria, Israel and North Korea.”

June 9:  Mac Lingo, UUCB member and Buddhist chaplain.  “Chaplaincy and Teaching in Prisons.”

June 16:  Steven Murphy, attorney and activist. “Human Trafficking—What is Happening Now.”

June 23:  Rev. Craig Scott, Unitarian Universalist Minister. “Review of Social Justice Programs at UUCB.”

June 30:  Dr. Liliane Koziol, Director of International House Programs and Vice Chair of UC Berkeley International and Area Studies. “International House Programs and a bit about Madagascar.”

Staff Announcements

Donations:

• Items for GRIP may be taken directly to the GRIP Family Shelter located at 165 22^nd Street, Richmond or contact Ray Westergard.
• Books -  Contact Kay Fairwell about any books you’d like to donate to the Book Table (Simple Gifts). UUCB does not have a lending library, so please don't bring unwanted books to the church.
• Toys and Games:  Please check with the R.E. Committee and/or Family Minister before you bring these items to the church.

Donations brought to the church which are not designated for any particular group make lots of extra work for staff and clutter up the offices. UUCB staff must then take these items to a recycling center or thrift store.  Please help us out by making sure your donation(s) is first approved of and then properly labeled for its intended recipient.  Thanks!

Memorial Day, May 27 - UUCB Offices and Buildings will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Lost and Found:

At the end of every year, UUCB provides an opportunity to reclaim lost items that have been collected from pews, closets and various locations throughout the church. If you've lost a jacket, sweater, scarf, eyeglasses, car keys or something else, please stop by the Found Table on June 2 and 9 to peruse the collection. Items unclaimed after June 9 will be donated to charity or recycled.

Organ Re-Leathering, July through August 2013: Due to major repairs being made to the UUCB organ during summer months, it will not be available for events or practice until September.