October 2008 - Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Quimper UnitarianUniversalist FellowshipA Welcoming Congregation October 2008October Sunday ServicesOctober 5, 9:15 & 11:15 A.M.Who are We? Part III: As FamiliesRev. Bode & QUUF members. This is the third in a four-part fall sermon series looking at who we are as acongregation. This week we will hear from four families in our congregation who are reaching beyond traditionalconcepts to create their experiences of family in our community. Speakers: Lee and Janelle Goldhammerand Ryan Hoffman, Kristin Axtman, Libby Urner, Candy Drollinger and Cristi Gelder.October 12, 9:15 & 11:15 A.M.Who are We? Part IV: Our Spiritual PathsRev. Bode & QUUF members. This is the conclusion of a four-part fall sermon series looking at who we are as acongregation. Four members of the congregation will share the details of their spiritual path and/or discipline. AsUnitarians Universalists we co-exist with many differing and complimentary perspectives. As we asked ourComing of Age youth this past spring to share their personal credos, this week we will hear from the followingadults: Mack Boelling, O’Neill Louchard, Nan Toby Tyrrell, Marcia Macomber-Millman.October 19, 9:15 & 11:15 A.M.Two Kinds of ReligionGuest Speaker: Reverend James Kubal-Komoto (pulpit exchange). Haven't you always found it amazingthat so many people who call themselves religious can believe such different things, especially about howto treat one another? How can such differences be explained? This sermon explores the idea that there arereally only two kinds of religion in this world, most people practice either one kind or the other, and whatkind they practice explains a lot.Reverend James Kubal-Komoto is in his ninth year of ministry at Saltwater Unitarian Universalist Church in DesMoines, Washington. A native of the Chicago suburbs, he holds a doctor of ministry degree from Meadville/Lombard Theological School and lives in Federal Way with his wife, two-year-old son, and beagle.October 26, 9:15 & 11:15 A.M.The Trickster’s Role in Our LivesRev. Bode. This sermon is related to Halloween, the time “when the veil between the worlds is thinnest.”At this time of the year we pay attention to those “figures whose function it is to uncover and disrupt thevery things that cultures are based on.” Wily Coyote will want to talk about some of his adventures – andothers, too.At a Glance Special Events:October 5: Congregational survey report by Committee on Ministry (1-2 p.m.)October 10: Harvest Celebration (5:00 p.m. for cider pressing, 6:00 p.m. for dinner)October 12: QUUF Ground-Breaking Ceremony (12:45-1:00 p.m.)October 24-26: 4th Annual QUUF Men’s RetreatOct. 31-Nov. 1: Social Justice Empowerment Workshop

PAGE 2Quimper UnitarianUniversalist Fellowship2333 San Juan AvenuePort Townsend, WashingtonOffice Administrator:Nancy MannOffice Phone: 379-0609Office Fax: 385-9510Office E-mail: quuf@olympus.netQUUF website: www.quuf.orgOffice Hours: Closed MondayNancy: Tues. & Thurs. 10-5; Fri. 9-3MinisterRev. Bruce BodeOffice hrs: Tues-Thurs 9 am - 1 pmWork: 379-0609Email: bruce@olympus.netReligious Education Director:Kathy Stevensonkstevenson@olympus.netChoir DirectorMarj Iuro379-6623, mniuro@yahoo.comQUUF Board of TrusteesBetty Oppenheimer, President360-683-3441, bettyo@olympus.netDave Ditzler, Vice-President360-437-0792,dditzler@aol.comJohn Collins, Treasurer379-3299, collinsj37@cablespeed.comJean Walat, Secretary385-1105, jmwalat@yahoo.comSheila Lauder379-6434, onisland@mac.comAl Thompson379-1696, auntjelly@q.comMarilyn Mitchell385-3277, mmitchell@cablespeed.comRob Roose360-385-2958,rroose35@hotmail.comDavid Hundausen379-2566, pdhundhausen@yahoo.comNewsletter Editor:Alice King, aking@olympus.netReligiousInstitutionsand IRSRulesSince we are nearing an important national election, I thought it might be of some interestand value to briefly review the rights of religious institutions in relation to political institutions.The principle of the separation of church and state, as I understand it, has primarilyto do with protecting the rights of religious organizations from government interferenceand not the separation of the religious life from the political realm. As Gandhi has written:… a man who aspires after that [Truth] cannot afford to keep out of any field of life. Thatis why my devotion to Truth has drawn me into the field of politics; and I can say withoutthe slightest hesitation, and yet in all humility, that those who say that religion hasnothing to do with politics do not know what religion means.Still, there are a couple of ways in which current tax laws do not allow religious institutionsto enter into partisan politics and retain their 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status: 1) Endorse oroppose a particular candidate. 2) Contribute to or raise money for a candidate.However, there are many ways in which religious institutions can relate to the political life:1) Register their members as voters. 2) Pass out voters’ guides. 3) Invite all candidates in arace to speak. 4) Speak directly about specific issues and legislation.The UUA has released an updated edition of “The Real Rules: Congregations and IRSGuidelines on Advocacy, Lobbying, and Elections” in which much of the text comesstraight from IRS publications. In this guide they say:There is no limit on the amount of time, effort, or expense congregations may devote toworking on general issues such as civil rights, civil liberties, economic justice, the environment,or peace. Some of the many acceptable activities include: advocating positionsin the media and to elected officials; educating and mobilizing congregants and the generalpublic, and working in local coalitions or partnerships on issues of social justice.And, as Rob Keithan, Director of our UUA’s Washington Office for Advocacy, says:Elections are a great opportunity for Unitarian Universalists to get out into the communityand make an impact, from registering and mobilizing voters to raising importantissues.You may read more about congregations and IRS tax rulings by logging on to: http://www.uua.org/socialjustice/resources/64711.shtml.And, please, remember to breathe in the coming month and a half.Bruce A. BodeSeptember 22, 2008Bob Logan

PAGE 3Office Offerings"With a humble mind may we seek the truth and ingentleness of heart, serve our generation". Thissentiment has no named author, but its message isprofound. Serving is everywhere at QUUF--somany people helping, and so many ways to help.Sign up to be a volunteer today and "serve ourgeneration" in another way.Do you have a worn out name badge? Let the officeknow, and we will gladly make you up abrand new one.THANK YOU to the Wednesday office volunteerswho assemble the Newsletter and mail it: MonaStefflre and Flossie Bode.Growth NewsSave Two Dates: On Sunday, October 12th, wewill gather at 1 o’clock for a ground breaking ceremony.Bring digging implements, either actual orimaginary.Also, a congregational discussion will take placeafter the second service on Sunday, November 9th,at which time the Building Steering Committee willbring us up to date on current budget figures as wellas progress to date.Mortgage Information: Good news! The bank weare working with to secure a mortgage is not one ofthose needing a bailout to avoid insolvency.Site Preparation: On Thursday morning, September25 th , while rummage sale items were beingsorted indoors, Al Thompson’s crew was busy outdoors.David Dickson, bless his heart, brought hisbobcat with which he tore out blackberry vines andother debris from the building site. Another dozenworkers, wearing heavy gloves, pulled them fromthe piles, loaded them onto trucks and trailers andcarted some 25 loads to the dump. Further effort onFriday afternoon finished the job.A bit of excitement occurred when the crew uneartheda yellowjackets’ abode. Angry insectsmanaged to sting two crew members, which led toa call for Helen Kolff, who came in a bee mask todig out the nest.One notable feature of the construction that tookplace 12 years ago was the participation bypassersby, who would stop and give a hand. Ourfirst passerby, who identified himself only as aneighbor, assisted the 9/25 effort by loading up histrailer and taking a pile of brush to the dump.Next Steps: Within the next few weeks we willhave purchased the street vacation and secured thelast of the city permits. And then what is now abare city block will become a busy building site.Further News Bulletins: To see photos and readstories of what’s going on with the building project,check the QUUF website. Click on Publications,then Building News.Marcia LewtonMusic NotesSpaghetti Supper and Talent/No Talent ShowSaturday, November 8 thDinner served at 5:30 pmIf you can whistle, lip sync, or belly dance, yourtalent (?) is needed, thewackier the better. Perhaps you are studying aninstrument or area budding thespian, your talent (?) is needed.If you can make spaghetti sauce, toss a salad, buyor bake breador bake cookies your talent is needed.If you can set up tables, wash dishes or sweepfloors, yourtalent is needed.Contact Susan Pratt, Marj Iuro, Carolyn Salmon orLee Goldhammerto Volunteer.

PAGE 4Children & YouthReligious EducationDRE Kathy Stevenson kstevenson@olympus.netRE CalendarEvery Sunday: RE at 9:15 and 11:15Oct 5Last spring's survey results presented,1:00Mondays 7th-9th OWLFridays 5th/6th OWLOct 10 Harvest Party 5 pm (see pg. 5)Oct 10-12Oct 14Oct 18Oct 29Oct 31/NovYRUU PNWD Fall ConRE Committee meetingWAVE Food DriveNewcomer orientation class,(see Membership column pg. 7)Social ActionEmpowerment WorkshopNov 1st –2nd Daylight Savings Time endsThis year’s HARVEST PARTY will be a joint effortof the Green Sanctuary Committee, the RECommittee, and everyone who participates! This isone of our most successful cross-generationalevents. It is a potluck, with cider pressing, vegetableraces and great company. See page 5 for details.HELP with WAVE Saturday, October 18th.WAVE is the annual countywide food drive. Thisis an important way for us to join other faith communitiesin Jefferson County, and be recognized asa socially caring religion. QUUF has participatedfor over 16 years, collecting bags of food left onthe porches of PT homes. It takes 2 hours on a Saturdaymorning. It is a perfect way for our childrento see our faith in action. Contact Kathy or Brucefor information and to sign up. Children should beat least 5. Adults without children are greatly appreciatedand needed. 9:30 at St Mary’s CatholicChurch.Our SUNDAY MORNING classes have a full rosterof teachers. Many are experienced leadingclasses in RE, some are new volunteers. It is apleasure to work with them to make our Sundaymorning classes the best they can be.9:15 Treasure Hunters – Debbie Neville, BetsyCarlson, Amanda KingsleyWisdom Seekers – Cara Leckenby, DorothyWestlund, Christi GelderMiddle School Youth – Rebekah McGuire, SelahMartha, Liesl Slabaugh, Gary Forbes11:15 Chalice Children – Beth Logan, JulianneGurnee, Linda CarlisleTreasure Hunters – Diane Bommer, Jenifer Taylor,Rachelle BurtNan Toby Tyrrell continues in her volunteer supportof Multi-age Sundays.YRUU –Young Religious UUsOur first 2 groups were great successes. The youthwere energized and ready to get started. Nilsshared his knowledge of cooking bread on a stickover a fire and we made paper sculptures (from therecycling) of two of our youth. Julie Russell hasjoined our crew as our newest advisor. The advisorsare excited about the year ahead. We alreadyhave an overnight planned, an October Con in theworks and a new can of Easy Cheese! Ahhhhh,youth. (Parents, ask your youth about EasyCheese.)OWL (Our Whole Lives), sexuality education program,has begun for 5 th /6 th graders and 7 th /9 th graders.Thank you to Tracy Thompson and Dave Russellfor facilitating fifteen 10 and 11 year olds onFriday afternoons. Joseph Bednarik, Kate Madsonand Debra Bouchard lead the older group on Mondaynights. We couldn’t run these popular programswithout these committed volunteers.

PAGE 5QUUF Events4 th Annual QUUF Men’s RetreatOctober 24th through 26thAttention ALL Men of QUUF.Please reserve Friday, October 24th through Sunday,the 26th for the 4 th annual QUUF Men’s Retreat.The retreat will return to beautiful Camp David Jr.on Lake Crescent. The cost of the weekend, includingmeals, is $50.00. Contact Al Thompson formore information: auntjelly@q.com or 379-1696.Final Fling for Camping!If the weather cooperates, a few us are planning oncar camping probably at Deer Park so we can walkthe ridges before the snow falls. (The deer flies havebeen exterminated by a frost.) If you would like tobe told when the camping trip will happen, email orcall Jenifer T ay lor, 385-3666, jent ay -lor@olympus.netI CAN'T HEAR YOU WHEN YOU HEAD IS INTHE FRIDGE!A new support group is starting up in October forthe hard of hearing and those who live with them. Ifyou would like to know when this meeting will be,please email Jenifer T aylor at jent aylor@olympus.netor call 385-3666 so your possibledates can be noted. The first meeting will be at Taylors,probably in the evening, with refreshments,good cheer, funny stories, and sharing of strategiesfor coping.Ongoing Activities:The knitting group meets every Tuesday afternoonfrom 3-5. Learners are welcome. For moreinformation and location, phone Nancy Shipley,385-9024 or Nancy Richards, 385-2797.The singles breakfast group meets every Thursdaymorning at 8:30 am at the Light House Café onWater Street. For more information, phone NancyShipley, 385-9024 or Lars Watson, 385-5577.Friendship Supper for OctoberOn Saturday evening, the 18th of October, thesecond dinner of the season will convene! Thesedinners are potluck so they aren't much work foranyone. Small numbers of people, so we can actuallyconverse. Most of the usual practices are opento variation; like the host usually does the maindish but can ask someone else to do that so theycan make some killer dessert. (The dessert J. Taylorbrought to the September dinner almost killedeveryone, mostly sugar and butter.) The third Saturdayevening is customary but also open to variation,with publicity being the main problem withdate changes.People are reporting problems finding the clipboardto signup for dinner. From now on, therewill be a purple clipboard in the rack at the back,unless it walks off. I'll try to have signups for acouple of months on it so people can plan ahead.Questions or concerns? Call Jenifer Taylor 385-3666, jentaylor@olympus.netHARVEST CELEBRATION andTHE ANNUAL ZUCCHINI CAR RACESFriday, October 10th, 5 p.m.Join us for our annual Harvest Festival! There willbe a delicious local food potluck, apples to pressinto cider, whacky racecars to be created fromvegetables, and fellowship to be enjoyed! Don'tmiss it!!! Call Helen Kolff at 379-4858 for moreinfo.BUILDING COMMUNITY:ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTIONFriday, November 21st at 5:30PM.Mark your calendars for the fantastic, fun andfood-filled annual auction, to build communityand support QUUF. Check out the auction flyer inthis newsletter and in the back of the Sanctuary.Fill out the form so you can attend, donate an itemor service, and/or volunteer. Be frugal and save $5- buy your tickets by Nov. 16 for only $15. It's thebest auction deal in town and there will be lots ofitems useful for the holidays. See you there!(See flyer pages 9 & 10)

PAGE 6ALPs(Adult Learning Programs)FAll 2008ALPs presents two sets of course sequences:During the 2008/09 year, ALPs is offering twothree course sequences each focusing on a theme.The first, which started on September 16th titled“In Praise of Literature”, provides study of plays,poetry and short stories. David Hundhausen’sTheater Appreciation course opens the series withthe study of the plays “Working”, “Macbeth”, and“Blithe Spirit”. This will be followed in the winterquarter by The Poetry of Walt Whitman, taught byBruce Bode. Then in the spring Dick Conway willfinish the series with, Studies in the Short Story.These courses will allow participants to look at literaturethrough three different genres, thus broadeningtheir prospective of the written word.The second sequence, “Creating a Just World”, willstart on October 2nd with Jack and CarolynSalmon’s course, Working Toward Peace. Thiswill be followed in the winter quarter by JoyceFrances’ Literacy For Globalists. This course willprovide on line interaction with a web site createdand maintained by Joyce at American University.In the spring quarter the sequence will be completedwith Hyatt Barnes’ course, The ChangingMiddle East. In this sequence participants have theopportunity to look at the America’s position in theworld from three different perspectives. Of courseeach of these courses stands alone and one can takeany or all of them as schedules, interests and energyallow. Enjoy and grow.A-HA!The A-HA! (Agnostics, Humanists, Atheists) Group gathersin the sanctuary for a potluck dinner and discussion thefirst and third Sundays of the month. Come at 4:30 PM tohelp set up tables/chairs, after which we socialize and enjoythe dinner contributions. BYOB plus your own tableservice to minimize clean up activities. Coffee/tea provided.At 6:00 we begin the brief presentation and extendeddiscussion, after which we clean up together andlock the door sometime before 7:30.The two October programs/topics may tickle your interest.We encourage you to come and join in with this friendlyand engaged group. On October 5, physician Dr. MackBoelling will present Death With Dignity, I 1000, that willbe on the November ballot. On October 19, Jim Toughwill introduce the topic Ethics for A-HA!s: Being GoodWithout Gods.Hope to see you! Contact Judy Tough 385-3065 or JimOakland, 379-6561 for questions.Money MattersThe year-end financial reports have been prepared for the2007-2008 QUUF church year, which ended on June 30,2008. QUUF managed a number of funds, with the twolargest being the building fund and the operatingbudget. During this past fiscal year, the fellowship had acapital campaign to raise additional funds for the buildingexpansion. The total amount of contributions to the buildingfund received during this past fiscal year was$163,270. Of this, $116,921 came from pledges, with theremaining $46,349 coming from other sources, such asdonations and matching contributions.As of the end of the last fiscal year, the QUUF operatingbudget ended the year with a surplus of $11,237. Some ofthe factors that resulted in the surplus include receivinghigher than expected contributions in the Sunday collectionplate, taking in nearly double the amount projected inincome for building rental, and receiving more financialcontributions from new member pledges than anticipated.At the end of the 2007-2008 fiscal year, the balance statementshowed that QUUF had a total of $1,017,276 in assetsand $23,227 in liabilities. The fund balance was$994,049, most of which consisted of QUUF real estate($508,579) and the building fund ($403,394). A numberof other smaller funds, such as the maintenance reserve($29,842.) and the operating reserve ($12,267), are alsoincluded in the fund balance. QUUF funds may be in anunrestricted account (in which the money does not need tobe used in any specific way), a temporarily restricted account(in which are temporary funds than can only be usedonly as specified by the donor), and permanently restrictedfunds (in which the principal amount donated cannot beused, but the interest earned may be spent only for purposesspecified by the donor).

PAGE 7Notice of Draft Revision Of UUA Covenant(Bylaws Article II)The UUA Bylaws require that a review of ArticleII take place every fifteen years. Article II is theUnitarian Covenant of Principles, Purposes, Non-Discrimination and Freedom of Belief. The Committeeon Appraisal undertook that review in 2006and reached out to every UU congregation, heldregional hearings and hearings at General Assemblyin 2007 and 2008 and much more thanthat. This has been a very extensive and membershipinclusive process. Now there is a Draft of RevisedArticle II available for comment. The Committeeon Appraisal is asking for feedback and, ofcourse, they'd like it soon…by October 16please.The Unitarian Covenant is fundamental to ournon-creedal faith, the bedrock. This document isimportant to all UU's. You can find the Draft ofArticle II online. Here's how you find it. Go touua.org. Click on Members. That will take you toa page that shows this Commission on AppraisalCalls for Feedback. Click on that and you will findall of the information on the Revision.You can find the original document, for comparison,by going to uua.org and looking under the Bylaws,Article II. The proposed revision expandson that quite a bit.Thank you for reading this and thank you forchecking out the Draft Revision of Article II.Sheila Lauder, Member of the Board of Trustees.9/18/08.Alan Johanson (385-9648) plans to be out of thecountry, from November 17th to December 11th, tohave extensive dental work done. He is looking forsomeone to host Jazzy, his adorable & loving calicocat, for the duration, so he won't have to turnher out to forage for herself. Please contact him ifyou can help.WAVE Food Drive is Saturday October 18 th .Please join us. Details are on the RE page.Designated OfferingsOct 12 NAMI Your donation goes to the JeffersonCounty affiliate to further their mental health educationprograms, including those for localschools. The affiliate also provides support groupsand advocates for those with mental illness and theirfamilies and educates against the stigmatizing ofthose with mental illness as well.October 26 ECHHO. the Ecumenical ChristianHelping Hand Organization. provides assistance toJefferson County residents in need, including providingmedical equipment, assistance with home repairemergencies, and provides transportation tomedical facilities. ECHHO provides services to personsof any (or no) religious persuasion, and welcomesand encourages volunteers of any (orno) religious background. To volunteer call 379-3246.MembershipNewcomer Orientations Begin October 29A series of three newcomer orientations will takeplace on Wednesdays, Oct. 29, and Nov. 5 & 12, 7to 9 PM. in Religious Education rooms 2 and 3.Come to learn more about Unitarian Universalismand Quimper Fellowship. Participants will be invitedto become members and sign the Membership Bookat services on Nov. 23.Attendance at orientations is recommended, thoughnot required of those who wish to join.Sign up at the Greeters' Table where agendas of themeetings will soon be available. For more informationcall the office (379-0609) or Barbara Dyer ofMembership (379-0353).Congratulations to Beth and Doug Ross on the birthof a healthy baby boy, Austin John Ross (8 lbs., 7oz; 21 inches), born this past Monday, September22, at Jefferson County Hospital. Daughter Cassieis very excited to have a baby brother.

PAGE 8Greening KitchenDear Kitchen Witch,Who takes care of the QUUF kitchen? Is there someonewho works here?Possible VoluneerDear Possible,Great starting-the-new-year question! I'll refer you to the listbelow which is posted in the kitchen. Call me (385-0164).KITCHEN CARE IS EARTH CAREThank you for caringCUSTODIAN ... Rene’ Tanner: scrubs floor, cleans sink,wipes counters on MondaysBUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE ... checks recycle,trash, garbageEVENT / MEETING SPONSORS ... cleans & washestable cloths & dish towelsEVERYONE ... what you use, you clean & clearGREEN SANCTUARY COMMITTEE ... napkin & ragcare with volunteersMONDAY CLEARING ... Rebecca Brignoli (coffee pots,dishwasher, cups, fridge)ORDERING CLEANING PRODUCTS ... Office Administrator& GSCORGANIC ORDERING ... Mack & Barb Boelling(Sunday dairy), Pam Daly (coffee), Donna Logan (teaand sugar packets)SUNDAY BEVERAGE SERVICE ... Donna Logan, coffeecoordinator and volunteersSUNDAY 2ND DISHWSHER LOAD ... Youth GroupWORM BIN ... Libby Urner, Holly MaysharkTHANK YOU, SUNDAY BEVERAGE SERVERSSeptember: Donna Frostholm, Meg Mason, Kate Dwyer,Linda Okazaki, Susan & Dan Petrenchak, Robin Ditzler,Jenifer TaylorUU Pacific Northwest DistrictLeadership TrainingThe Fall Leadership Council will present “Leadingfrom Our Theological Center” on November 8 atUniversity Unitarian Church in Seattle, with theRev. Dr. Terasa Cooley, author and District Executive,UUA Massachusetts Bay District.Cooley’s program is called Finding Balance at theCenter of our Faith: I, We and Thou. As UnitarianUniversalists, prophetic, spiritual, and communalobligations can seem to pull us apart, competingwith one another for our attention. What if we understoodthese concerns as all of a piece; what if weplaced our desire for individual fulfillment, our hopefor loving community, our quest for a peaceful andjust world as necessary spokes around the wheel ofliving a life of larger purpose? How do “I” live? inthe midst of personal and religious communitiesWho are “We”? in a way that takes us beyond ourselvesin harmony with a greater good; What is our“Thou”? These are all calls for balance in our livesand in our religion.This training is designed for congregational boardmembers, lay leaders and professional staff. QUUFmay send as many people as we desire, all for oneset price. If you would like to attend this workshop,p l e a s e a d v i s e B e t t y Op p e n h e i m e r(bettyo@olympus.net) by October 15, so that a congregationalRSVP may be forwarded to the district.Young Adult Spiritual Retreat and Workshop onContemplative Worship October 17-19, 2008Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church in Shoreline,WAThis spiritual retreat will be lead by the dynamicJulia McKay. Small group ministry and spiritedsinging will be a part of this refreshing experience.She will also lead a training on contemplativeworship that participants can take back and sharewith their congregations and campus ministrygroups.Go to the District Website: www.pnwd.org for moreinformation and registration form.Contact District Program Specialist Tandi Koergerwith questions: tkoerger@uua.org/ 253-278-4646

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PAGE 11SAECHabitat for HumanityCara Leckenby's house is completed! The dedicationis to be held September 28th and she willmove in that same day! Thanks to everyone whohelped make this happen in record time. Many ofthe people involved with this house comment thatit is the best house built yet! Drive by 1307 21ststreet and see it - she even has flowers planted already!Sign up for the workshop!The Social Justice Empowerment Workshop willbe held at QUUF from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday,November 1st. SAEC has partnered withUUA's Office for Congregational Advocacy andWitness to offer this workshop and it will be facilitatedby Rev. Carole Ann Cole who is experiencedand trained in this field. We will work together toanswer the questions, "How can we, as a fellowship,work to create a more just and caring worldand put our faith into practice?" "How can wemake decisions together in choosing social justiceprojects?" We hope you will attend! Lunch andchildcare will be provided. Sign up in the back ofthe sanctuary!Homeless shelterWe have begun planning for the winter shelteragain. QUUF has been assigned the weeks of November30-Decermber 7, 2008; and January25th-February 1, 2009. We will need food preparersand servers, as well as night monitors. Allvolunteers (new and veteran) must attend a volunteers'orientation class to be held Saturday, October25, 2008, from 1-3 PM at St Mary's Star of theSea. Since many volunteers will be at the Men'sRetreat on that date, an additional orientation hasbeen tentatively scheduled for 7 PM October 30thin the QUUF sanctuary. In addition, night monitorsmust attend a separate orientation at a date tobe announced. All food servers, cooks and otherswho handle food must have a Food Handlers certificate.Instruction and testing will be offered immediatelyfollowing the October 25th orientation, ormay be obtained by appointment Tuesday morningsat 10 AM at the Jefferson County Health Department385-9400. I realize this a lot of hoops to jumpthrough, but the Shelter has been a huge success andQUUF volunteers have played a large role in thatsuccess, and I know that we will again turn out forthis. See Kees Kolff, Holly Mayshark, Diane Haas,or David Bommer for more information.A Heartfelt ThanksThe house numbers were hammered into place lastweek in the home that Calvin and I have been buildingwith Habitat for Humanity and many QUUF friends,legitimizing its place in the world. #1307, planted in afield of green, poised above the mums blooming infull robust color now. This house, our home – with allof the hands from across the community, from friendsand family, and from this fellowship in particular, havingbuilt up its rafters and shored up its walls – makesmanifest and gives proof to love in a way that I’mhardly able to define. And certainly not able to definewithout a great many tears.Calvin and I thank you all from the very deepest placein our hearts for your support and friendship. Nowand always.Cara E. Leckenbyhttp:buildingdreams2008.blogspot.comGREEN SANCTUARY ENDORSES PROP #1:LOCAL ELECTRIC POWER INITIATIVEThe QUUF Green Sanctuary Committee unanimouslyendorsed Proposition #1 last month. The"Citizens For Local Power" campaign is to authorizeour Public Utility District (PUD) to provide electricservice if further research proves it is feasible. Underlocal, public ownership we can develop more greenrenewable energy, which supports our committeegoals of reducing our carbon footprint and strengtheningthe interdependent web of life, UU principle#7. For other good reasons to support Prop #1, goto http://www.cit iz ensforlocalpower.blogspot .com/ This campaign is non-partisan and our endorsementis consistent with the role of QUUF as aliberal religious community.

QUUF Newsletter2333 San Juan AvenuePort Townsend, Washington 98368Get Your Newsletter by emailThe QUUF newsletter is an emailedpdf file. To be added to the newslettere-distribution list, email the QUUFoffice at: quuf@olympus.net. You canalso download a copy from our websiteat www.quuf.org.First ClassThe QUUF Newsletter is mailed ore-mailed free to members.The subscription rate for non-membersis $25 per year.98% of Members Want to Know Survey Results!Remember that provocative and exhilarating 15-page surveyyou received in late spring? You know, the one that askedquestions like “Is it important that QUUF provide a spiritualgathering place?” The survey was sent to all members andfriends of QUUF in an attempt to plumb a fundamental question:“How are we doing in our various ministries?”The response rate to the survey was very high (nearly 70%), theresults have been tabulated, and you are invited to hear the firstpublic presentation of key findings on Sunday, October 5,from 1:00-2:00.The presentation will be a charming combination of high-techprojections of bar graphs and tables along with old-fashionedhandouts and members of the Committee on Ministry readyand eager to field questions.So bring a bag lunch, an inquisitive mood, and get ready tolearn ever more about the congregation and our ministries onSunday, October 5, from 1:00-2:00.See you there.Thanks to the Green Sanctuary Committee,we have had some beautifuldisplays of the bounty of our gardensat our Sunday Services in September.Appreciation goes to:Susan PrattCarolyn LatteierMarla StreatorJeanette RichouxYou will note in the back of thesanctuary a new notebook where youcan reserve dates when you wouldlike to commemorate a special occasionby means of the Sunday ServiceFlower/Artistic Arrangement withyour dedication noted in the Order ofService. Or you can call NancyRichards at 385-2797.Joseph Bednarik, Chair, Committee on Ministry