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A welcoming and liberal spiritual community in Lincoln County, Oregon since 1984. Sundays 10:15 a.m.–12:00 noon Visual Arts Center, 2nd Floor, Nye Beach Turnaround, 777 Northwest Beach Drive, Newport, Oregon Programs for March Sunday, March 11, 10:15 am. Fellowship Presentation by Gary Lahman and Ed Cameron. Program includes a Video Presentation of Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, neuroanatomist at the Indiana University School of Medicine, describes a massive stroke she experienced in her brain’s left hemisphere in 1996 at age 37. In the 18-minute address, she describes her struggle to call for assistance while undergoing an overwhelming series of emotional and mystical experiences. Discussion will follow on her narrative and it’s psychological and metaphysical implications. Sunday, March 18, 10:15 am. Fellowship Presentation. “Don’t Put Your Finger in a Light Socket, by David Konowalchak, B.Sc. (Physics), M.D. Dr. Konowalchak explores our life as an electrical entity as well as our surrounding electrical influences. Sunday, March 25, 10:15 am. Fellowship Presentation. “On Being Political” a presentation by Joann Barton, Port Commissioner. Joann shares her transition from social welfare activism to community politics which was a revelation to her which she is willing to share. Programs for April Sunday, April 1, 10:15 am. Fellowship Presentation. “Pranksters” A brief history of April Fool’s Day and a group sharing of the best prank you have ever played or had played on you. Sunday, April 8, 10:15 am. Fellowship Presentation. “An Interview With Solvieg Leslie by Sue Wilkins.” We’ve caught glimpses of Solvieg as an artist, world traveler, from a family of immigrants in the 1920’s. Come hear this enthralling living history as Solveig reflects on her 92 years. Sunday, April 15, 10:15 am. Fellowship Presentation. “Green Grows Your Garden” Pam McElroy, master gardener and mycologist, shares her growth experience and growing experiences through local gardening programs. Sunday, April 22, 10:15 am. Annual Meeting of Members of the Fellowship. Our annual meeting of members will be held at the South Beach Community Center, 3024 S.E. Ferry Slip Road, Newport. We will also have our Monthly Fellowship Potluck at the annual meeting. The Fellowship will furnish the main dish, you bring a salad, side dish, or dessert. Sunday, April 29, 10:15 am. Fellowship Presentation. John Baker, author of ”Lost and Found: Lessons From Life”, shares stories and thoughts in conjunction with his latest book. Additional Activities and Notes Wednesdays. 6:00 pm. Benefaction Zen (Meditation) Community. Zen meditation is held weekly at 6:00 pm at the Yurt on SE John Nye Rd. Silent sitting and walking meditation with chants, reading/talk about practice, and optional bowing practice. Free, but donations will be accepted to cover expenses. For further information call Jean Fredrickson 541-875-4488 home, 503-899-7517 cell. Sunday, March 11. Second Sunday Book Exchange. Have a book you no longer need but think others might want? Bring it to give to others in the fellowship. We have a “book exchange” at the fellowship on the Second Sunday of each month. Any books that you have that you wish to give away to others in the fellowship to read, bring the second Sunday. Maximum of five books per person. Wednesday, March 14, 6:15 pm. Bullying Taizé Service. At St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newport, an ecumenical Community Lenten Taizé Service will provide a quiet, contemplative setting for reflection on those who endure bullying in our schools and communities. This service will include candlelight, singing of simple Taizé prayer-chants, scripture and poetry readings. Refreshments will be served afterwards and participants are invited to attend the 700 pm Oregon Central Coast PFLAG meeting at the same location. Wednesday, March 14, 7:00 pm. OCC PFLAG: Oregon Central Coast PFLAG (Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) holds its monthly meetings at 7:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month, at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 9th & Hurbert Streets, Newport. Their website is at http://occpflag.org/ This is the second of two meetings focused on LGBT in Native American communities. Sunday, March 18, 12:00 noon. Monthly Fellowship Lunch. For March, our monthly fellowship lunch will be a potluck held at the Visual Arts Center immediately following our weekly fellowship meeting. The Fellowship will furnish the main dish, you bring a salad, side dish, or dessert. Sunday, April 1, 12:00 noon, CCUUF Board Meeting immediately following Fellowship. Sunday, April 8, 10:15 am. Second Sunday Book Exchange. Sunday, May 13, 10:15 am. Second Sunday Book Exchange. Sunday, May 20, 12:00 noon. Monthly Fellowship Lunch. Location still to be determined. Sunday, June 3, 10:15 am. Final Fellowship regular meeting of the season. The fellowship breaks for summer and will begin again on the Sunday following Labor Day. Our Mailing Address, Website, Newsletter, & Donations: Checks may be made out to CCUUF and placed in our donation box or mailed to: Richard Fetrow, CCUUF Treasurer, P.O. Box 111, Newport, Oregon 97365. Receipts will be issued upon request or at the end of the year. Our website is at www.CCUUF.org. To contribute activities or announcements to the Newsletter or to add or remove people from emailing list, please contact brent.burford@gmail.com Suggestions for speakers? Please contact Debbie Dypold (541-574-9004) with any suggestions you might have for speakers during the coming year. We are a Welcoming Congregation. All are equally welcome regardless of race, background, gender, or sexual orientation.
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