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July 22, 2018, Summer series #5, "Trans and Cis: Across and Within Gender” - Jay Culkin, Worship Leader

The world is rarely made up of binaries. Transgender people tend to see gender differently from their cisgender counterparts (people who see their gender as conforming to societal definitions). Instead of closing it off, we would like to open up gender and invite our cis friends into a larger space by telling a story of transness.

Pete Mancini at Grounds and Sounds - Friday, August 10, 8:00 p.m.

PeteManciniPete Mancini got his start as the frontman and primary songwriter of Butchers Blind, a critically acclaimed rock band from NYC. His debut solo album Foothill Freeway explores the Americana influences that were a hallmark of his work with his former band. Mancini was inspired to release Foothill Freeway after hearing the story songs of artists like Guy Clark and Bruce Springsteen. This storytelling influence is on full display throughout the title track, which features a sparse arrangement reminiscent of Jason Isbell and Jackson Browne.

Mancini’s songs have received glowing reviews and radio airplay around the world, and they continue to win over hearts and minds wherever they are heard.  Pete is currently touring in support of Foothill Freeway with his band, the Hillside Airmen, and is thrilled to be returning to the stage of Grounds and Sounds Café!

"…Pete Mancini can bring three chords, the truth, and heartbreak as hard as anybody. " - Wide Open Country

“Intelligent, sensitive and jubilant songcraft, with a startling lack of cynicism rare in our post-modern ironic world.” Buddy Woodward (The Dixie Bee-Liners)

To hear Foothill Freeway, title cut of Pete's new CD, click here. For tickets, click here.

 

Humanist Discussion Group – Tuesday, April 3, 7:00 p.m. 

humanist greenThe next meeting of the Humanist Discussion Group is at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 3 in the Yellow Room at the Fellowship. We will continue our discussion of Beyond the Partisan Divide. The topic is "Congregational Stands on Significant Issues."  All are welcome.

When considering whether or not to pass a congregational resolution on an issue, there are several important questions that can help discern if and how to go about it. https://www.uua.org/justice-programs/resolutions

  1. The first thing to keep in mind is that anything done in a congregational setting can be divisive if done poorly.
  2. An important question when considering a congregational resolution is to ask how it helps reach a goal.
  3. Another question to consider is whether or not the resolution reflects the congregation’s identity.
 

 

voices-of-liberal-faith-video-screenshotThis video was created by the Unitarian Universalist Association to give people an introduction to Unitarian Universalism.

If you are interested in Unitarian Universalism, we hope you’ll visit us to learn more. If attending our services doesn’t fit your life, you might want to investigate the Church of the Larger Fellowship, a virtual congregation of Unitarian Universalists, with more than 3,500 members around the U.S. They hold online services on Sundays at 8 p.m., and on Mondays at 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. 

You can find them at clfuu.org.

Further Reading

A Precarious Path: The Bold Experiment of the Fellowship Movement

Unitarian Universalist Origins: Our Historic Faith (Mark W. Harris)

UU History in 8 Minutes

History of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook

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Video of our 50th Anniversary Service and Dedication Ceremony

A video of the full service from our special anniversary service and the building dedication on October 21, 2012 is posted on our website. The video is quite large and may take a few minutes to load.  Go to http://uufsb.org/worship-service-videos.