Sunday Supplements
From time to time UUFS offers a program following Sunday service. This program is most often a discussion forum on some topic of current interest.Unless otherwise noted, all programs are in the chapel and begin shortly after the main service, at approximately 11:20 a.m. If you need childcare for the Supplement, contact Patty Petrie religious.education@uufs.org.
Upcoming Supplements are listed here. To see all scheduled Supplements go to Working Schedule. To see suggested Supplement topics go to the Bulletin Board at www.uufs.org/phpbb and click on "Sunday Supplement Topics". If you are interested in presenting a Sunday Supplement go to Supplement Information page.
Currently Scheduled Supplements — Schedule Subject To Change
| February 26, 2012 — UUFS Concert Series | |
| UUFS member Beth Hilton and First Unitarian Church of San Jose choir master Anand Solest combine talents to form The Present Moment, an ensemble featuring alto flute, guitar, vocals, and percussion. They will perform original works as well as traditional music with an innovative approach. All are played with joy, humor, and a touch of irreverence….don’t miss it! Admission is free. All are welcome! | |
| March 4, 2012 — Can You Hear Me Now? -- UUFS Communications | |
| We will discuss the various modes of communication within UUFS and how well they work, answering the following questions: Re. the Newsletter: How do you like getting the newsletter by email? Would you like to have the newsletter available on the web? What are the privacy issues with the newsletter on the web? Is the newsletter useful to you? If yes, what articles do you like? Are there any parts you would omit? How useful to you is the weekly 'Email to All?' How useful to you is the UUFS website? Do you use the community group e-mail? If yes, what do you like about it? Are there other communication issues you would like to discuss? | |
| March 11, 2012 — A Mindfulness Approach to Stress Reduction | |
| This Sunday Supplement will introduce participants to mindfulness - a set of awareness practices that help people to cope more effectively with physical and mental stress, chronic pain, illness, and can reduce suffering from the conditions arising from stress. Ultimately, practicing mindfulness has the potential for enhancing well-being and quality of life. | |
| March 18, 2012 — What Happened At The Fukushima-daiichi Plant? | |
| March 11 marked the 1st anniversary of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. The Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power station was inundated by the Tsunami and three units there suffered severe damage including nuclear releases to the environment. Karen Cornwell will explain what happened during the event, to the extent that it is known today. She will provide a summary of the major events that have taken place over the last year as well as a status of the units today and the outlook for the future | |
| March 25, 2012 — In Our Own Voice Presentation. | |
| In Our Own Voice (IOOV) is a unique public education program developed by The National Alliance for Mental Illness, Santa Clara County chapter, in which trained consumer speakers share compelling personal stories about living with mental illness and achieving recovery. | |
| April 1, 2012 — Proposed Changes to the Bylaws | |
| We will discuss proposed changes to the bylaws. See the bulletin board for some of the proposed changes. | |
| April 8, 2012 — Easter Sunday Brunch | |
| Put on your Easter Bonnet and join us for a Potluck Brunch behind the classrooms. | |
| April 15, 2012 — Occupy | |
| Want to learn more about the OCCUPY MOVEMENT? Join us for a presentations and a discussion | |
| April 22, 2012 — Mindful Interactions; Cultivating More Connection in our Relationships | |
| Heighten your awareness around words that block connection. Come and explore a different way to hear and be heard so that we can cultivate deeper connections with ourselves and with each other. This talk is based on Marshall Rosenberg's life work of Nonviolent Communication. | |
| April 29, 2012 — Open | |
| May 6, 2012 — Third in The UUFS Concert Series | |
| UUFS member Paul Bridges and his band will be featured at the third in our concert series.The Avalanche Choir has delighted Bay Area audiences for the past fifteen years with a blend of acoustic music and vocal harmony. Their selections include a cappella, originals, folksy tunes, sometimes tinged with swing, jazz, gospel, and blues. For years this highly respected group has packed the house as the anchor performance for the Fiddling Cricket Concert Series' Annual Holiday Show. | |