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Sunday Services

Open Minds

The Minister's Message

From the R.E. Director

From the President

Weekly Bulletin & O of S Alert

May 6 AIDS Candlelight Memorial

Stewardship Message

Board of Trustees Slate of Nominees

News of Rainbow Café
Health Ministry Corner
Zambian “Street Boys” Benefit
CUF Family & Friends Camping
A Story from Ranchhod Hosice
A UU Niagara Experience
Interfaith Center News
CUF Monthly Meetings
Newsletter Deadline

To honor the achievements of all of our graduates, we dedicate this Sunday to consider graduation as one of our society’s major rites of passage. Parents of those graduating from 8th grade will “affirm” their children, and those graduating from high school will speak for themselves. Bill Sasso will coordinate this service.

This favorite Spring intergenerational service will combine two themes: the impact of motherhood and the sharing of flowers as an act of community. Weather permitting, we’ll be outdoors for the service, so bring flowers to share, blankets, lawn chairs, sunscreen, and suitable headgear! In case of rain, we’ll stay inside. Bill Sasso will coordinate this service. Please note: there will be no “live” announcements at this service, so please get your info to Russ Trimble so it can be included in the order of service!

Have you “signed the book” and become a member during the past year? Or did you do so sometime in 2002 or 1997? If so, plan to attend this service because we’ll be celebrating your presence as part of the Fellowship! Whether you’re a member or not, you’ll enjoy hearing the perspectives offered by our 10-year and 20-year speakers as they consider how the Fellowship has changed over the years. Bill Sasso will coordinate this service, which will be followed by our congregational business meeting.

How do we find meaning in the unexpected, perhaps even tragic, death of a loved one? On this Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, Fellowship member Charles Ruffner will explore this question, drawing from his own experience of loss. The service will be followed by our annual Memorial Day Sunday picnic on the Fellowship lawn—bring a dish to share, a picnic blanket, and your sunblock!

OPEN MINDS meets in the Fellowship Commons each Sunday at 8:45 AM.

May 6, Daniel Marwa , a Tanzanian retired UNICEF facilitator will speak on Aids in Africa. He is also a leader working to modernize the various educational systems in Africa by creating an alternative success path that emphasizes technological skills, and craft guild enterprises similar to our trade schools and junior colleges. He is visiting his son who is a graduate MBA student at SIU.

May 13, "How We Speak: Intimations of Our Animal Origins." The team of JoAnn Nelson and Usha Lockshamen will present a program inspired by the discoveries of Jane Goodall and Charles Darwin. Each will present a slightly different perspective: Usha from a linguistic point of view and JoAnn from the biological – evolutionary point of view. To Stephen Pinker, an evolutionary psychologist these are similar perspectives. We think that our questions will result in lively discussion.

May 20, "Oral History Formalized" Holly Dotson, professional writer will explain the process of oral historical interviewing. Interviewing your relatives or others can provide valuable insights into this process we call living. We can hone our skills of attentive listening, rephrasing, and capturing the essence of memorable people. Holly may read some of her own pieces...or do an interview or two.

May 27, "Explosion in Southern Illinois: Crystal Meth" Gent Dotson and Shane Koch are both rehabilitation guru's at SIU. They will give us a wake up call issued by a recently completed cooperative study about the extent of the meth epidemic within the southern Illinois counter culture and main stream culture. Save your gallon jugs. Find out why.

Whatever it is, the first step is how we begin. Wherever we may want to go, we begin our journey with our first step. Whether we’re about to cross the street, or to embark upon an epic voyage, it all starts with the first step. We take that step from where we are today. The present situation, with all its possible shortcomings and imperfections, is where we begin.

Significant global climate change is one aspect of our common situation today. Some still express skepticism about whether it’s real, while others complain about its impact. Still others have begun to focus their energies on reducing the causes of that change. I’m convinced that climate change is a real and present danger to the Earth, and I want us as a congregation and as individuals to begin to address it. So this past Sunday, April 22^nd, I offered the Fellowship a modest challenge.

I asked at least five Fellowship households to take a “first step” in a particular direction. I asked them to identify themselves to me as willing to track their household consumption of resources over the next year. The specific resources I have asked them to track are electricity, natural gas, gasoline, and water. The information for each of these should be pretty readily available on utility bills and at the gas pump. Writing down the amounts shouldn’t be too time-consuming. I’ve asked members of the Fellowship to do bigger things before, but I think this is a first step. I think that if we begin to pay attention to our resource consumption, we’ll start to consider ways to be more efficient in our use of these resources. That’s one of the next steps, but the first step is to pay attention to the consumption itself.

I’m pleased to report that five households did “sign up” at the door; several have already been tracking some or all of this information. And a sixth household has already emailed me its average daily resource consumption for the several years.

Why did I ask you to do this? Well, first, let me say that it’s not because I’m nosy about the patterns of consumption of individual members of the Fellowship; I have enough to keep me busy without worrying about that! Rather, it’s because I’ve wanted to do this for my own household, but somehow it has never come to the top of my “to-do” list. Because you will be doing this with me, I’m more likely to take the few extra minutes each month to be mindful.

As a congregation, we have begun to take another step, too. Fellowship member Deb Czarnopys-White is organizing a “Green Sanctuary” effort here. The Green Sancutary program is a Unitarian Universalist program that helps us consider both our individual ecological responsibilities and those of our congregation. I hope that my challenge will complement the “Green Sanctuary” effort. Contact Deb or see the display in the Fellowship Commons for more information!

Incidentally, there’s nothing magic about the number five. I chose it because I was pretty confident that at least five households would sign up (helping me to take my first step!) rather than because I only want five households to do so. It’s not too late to sign up, if you are willing to do so—just call or email me (529-2439 or bsasso@juno.com) and let me know that you want to be part of the Fellowship’s Resource Consumption Challenge!

In last month’s CUF Links I attached the schedule for the summer Religious Education program, in regards to Sundays. Beginning June 3 our summer Sunday’s program begins, and there are OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU. The program makes use of the “A World of New Friends” curriculum, which focuses on the world’s major religions. Anyone with an interest in spending 1 to 2 hours preparing to lead a session should look at the sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Commons. The sign-up sheet is on the table near the kitchen, and it lists when the different religions are scheduled. One Lead Teacher, and 3 Assistants, are needed each Sunday during the summer. It’s easy, simple, fun; everything is organized, we’ve already done it successfully, and even a cave-man could do it.

YOU (meaning every adult in the Fellowship) are needed because we give our regular volunteer teachers a break during the summer. Last summer we had a great variety of Lead Teachers and Assistants, from members who never had kids in our program, to those who are grandparents, and those who are brand new to the Fellowship and braved getting their feet wet. I am available (687-3118) to help get you started, but you first have to look at the schedule and decide to lead a session on a religion you have great knowledge of, or perhaps one in which you know nothing but want to learn along with the kids. The program is designed for kids kindergarten and up, but younger ones are welcome if they have a parent with them the entire time. PLEASE consider supporting this program with one of your summer Sunday’s. It’s a wonderful experience we’d like to see continue successfully, and it’s in your hands.

Now I’d like to tell everyone about another program we offer the children during the summer. It’s our annual week-long summer program that meets from 9 AM to Noon, July 9-13, and it’s at the Fellowship. Past themes for the program have been: “Being Helpful,” “Learning about Other Cultures,” “Harry Potter part 1 and 2,” and last year’s “Water” theme. This year’s theme is “Fire,” and I am very excited, as I like fire. This program is also designed for children entering kindergarten and older, with younger ones welcome if a parent is with them the ENTIRE time.

If you have an interest in Fire, or being of assistance, or simply joining your child, you’re not only welcome, but encouraged to join us. We envision looking at the historical uses of fire, as well as its use in rituals, medicine, safety, as a symbol, creative uses of fire, cooking, making fire, environmental needs and uses, with maybe a visit from the fire department and the US Forest Service. If you’d like to schedule a day (or days) you can help, let me know. We need help from everything from actually planning a day’s lesson and activities, to helping with snacks, songs, projects and activities. Drivers will also be needed if we decide to leave the property. We’re just beginning to pull this year’s program together, so join us if you can. And be sure to mark your calendar for July 9-13.

Thanks to all who have helped support this year’s Religious Education program. And for those who missed this year, you can jump right in with this summer. In any event, have a wonderful time enjoying the miracle that we call children.

I have been listening to a disc produced the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) as I travel around southern Illinois. It is called “Drive Time Essays,” a series of short essays on critical aspects of congregational growth. It has been very helpful to me in creating a vision of how to get to where we need to go. In addition to essays on how to be more welcoming and inclusive, it addresses leadership.

I have been interested in leadership, wondering what makes a good leader. What combination of innate skill, training and experience make for a good leader? Is luck involved? What is the formula?

I have witnessed much leadership in this Fellowship. When something needs to be done, someone steps up and provides the leadership. When we decided to call our first minister, leaders emerged. When we decided to build a new building, many leaders emerged. When we looked into what we would do in our new building, many leaders emerged to create a mosaic of growth opportunities for the Fellowship and the surrounding community. When we explored future social action projects, the AIDS project was conceived.

This year, we had a need for leadership in the membership area, canvass committee and social action. A few were asked and the need was filled. From a suggestion on the “Drive Time Essays,” we met the immediate leadership needs with a chair for this year and a co-chair to assume the chair next year. We have some excellent leaders in place and a plan to keep these committees functioning with strength and continuity into the foreseeable future.

As we look toward the coming year, I am aware of a few leadership needs emerging. The Hospitality and Music committees have expressed a need for a new chair. CUF Links, Weekly Bulletin and Caring and Sharing will also need an individual or two for the Fellowship to operate smoothly. I am confident that the right people will step forward, as they have in the past.

I hope that we can build in leadership development and succession with all Fellowship functions so that no one is pushed to the burnout point, and leaders are constantly being developed.

In the last several months, we have talked about stewardship. Simply put, stewardship challenges us to support what we value. During the stewardship campaign, we asked you to contribute a fair share toward the support of the Fellowship in the coming years. I am pleased at the very generous response, but not surprised. We are a committed and generous group.

Now, how do you wish to support your values with your talents and time? What activities and roles at the Fellowship are worth your time and energy? What will you do to make this world a better place?

In addition to the leadership roles in committees and Fellowship functions, there are leadership roles on the board. Each committee has a purpose and needs active and committed members. Or, maybe there is a great idea inside you that could flourish in the support of the Fellowship. The Prison Ministry and the Health Ministry come to mind immediately.

I await your email or call to discuss how you can best make stewardship a driving force in your life. We’ll be in touch!

Weekly Bulletin & O of S Alert

Items for the May 16th and the May 23rd Weekly Bulletin must be sent to the Fellowship Office: (carbondaleuu@verizon.net) with *Bulletin Item* clearly indicated in the Subject line. Russ will not be compiling the bulletins during those weeks. Please send items to the office by the previous Tuesday at noon.

The Order of Service for Sunday, May 20th will also be compiled at the office. Please send items for this Order of Service to: carbondaleuu@verizon.net no later than Thursday, May 17th with *OoS* clearly indicated in the subject line. Yo Presley will be coordinating the composition of the Weekly Bulletins and OoS on those dates. If you have any questions or need to leave items for publication at the Fellowship, you may place them in Yo’s box in the office or e-mail her: yo(at)astrosleuth.com.

The 23rd Annual International AIDS Candlelight Memorial will be observed worldwide in May 2007. It is the largest global grassroots AIDS event. The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial will be held in approximately 4,500 communities in 93 countries making it the largest grassroots AIDS event to date. The annual event, coordinated worldwide by the Global Health Council, commemorates the lives lost to AIDS, demonstrates support for people living HIV/AIDS, and mobilizes community-based responses to HIV/AIDS.

The Southern Illinois Community will be holding the Candlelight Memorial on May 6, 2007, from 7-9 PM at the Carbondale downtown Pavilion. Organizers include the Jackson County Health Department, local church groups and other community and campus organizations that help educate the community regarding HIV/AIDS. There will be speakers, music, readings, and a candle lighting ceremony at dusk. There will also be a memorial table where persons may place mementos in memory of a friend or loved one who has died from AIDS.

The theme of this year's International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is “LEADING THE WAY TO A WORLD WITHOUT AIDS.” According to Grassroots Coordinator, Carla Feldhamer, “The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is an opportunity for each of us to dedicate ourselves—for the first time or once again—to the fight against AIDS. We will join together in our commitment to continue our fight against AIDS until the pandemic is over for all people everywhere.”

For further information call Carla Feldhamer or Steven St. Jullian at the Jackson County Health Department (618-684-3143)

Fourteen national organizations working on HIV and AIDS, reproductive health, and/or women's issues have come together to sponsor a grassroots postcard campaign in support of the Protection of Transmission of HIV for Women and Youth--the Center for Health and Gender Equality, The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, and the National Council of Jewish Women--and the grassroots partner, The Live Foundation. The PATHWAY ACT 2007, would remove the abstinence until marriage earmark from global HIV prevention programs and require that the US create a comprehensive response to the HIV prevention needs of this pandemic.

We are excited to have you as a partner in the "Ignorance Will Not Protect Us" postcard campaign to promote the Protection Against Transmission of HIV for Women and Youth. (PATHWAY) Act of 2007. Last year, 86 members of congress cosponsored the PATHWAY Act. We hope to double that number this year. Your participation in this campaign is vital to letting members of Congress know that Americans support comprehensive HIV prevention strategies that promote the rights and well-being of women and youth.

Abstinence-Until Marriage programs Fail Women and Youth. They do not address the realities of the population they target. In 2006, there were 4.3 million new HIV infections. 80% of HIV infections among women result from sex with their husbands or primary partners. 40% of all new HIV infections worldwide are among youth aged 15-24, a clear indication that young people are already sexually active. Segregation "abstain" or "be faithful" messages from messages about condoms and negotiating safer sex leaves people vulnerable.

Following the Sunday service at the UU Fellowship on May 6th, a table will be available if anyone would like to fill out a postcard that will be mailed to your Representative in support of the 2007 Pathway Act Revision. Postcards will also be available at the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on May 6th at 7:00 PM at the Carbondale downtown pavilion.
Please call Carla Feldhamer at: 618-201-4947 for further details.
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Greetings to all. What great fun we had at our Kick Off event. To all members of the cast and crew and those involved in the social hour thank you for setting the tone of our campaign. It was a wonderful time to visit with our friends and then be entertained. I laughed so hard my sides hurt. We have not yet received all of the membership financial gifts. As soon as we have all the financial information compiled, it will be published in the Order of Service. Thank you for your many gifts during this process. For some it has been time. For some it has been the generous response you made when visited. For others it has been answering my questions and just listening. Working together is what makes this Fellowship a place I want to be.

The members of the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship will elect seven persons to the Board of Trustees at the annual business meeting on May 20. The Nominating Committee will present the following slate of nominees:

Kim Asner-Self will be in year two of her term as Secretary and Astrid Mosely will be in year two of her term as a Board Trustee. Further nominations may be made by members from the floor during the business meeting, with prior approval of the nominee.

Nominations Committee: Mary Campbell, Sandy Charlson, Miriam Link-Mullison, Susie Phillips, David Sharpe

We’re sorry to announce that Rainbow Café (RC) Manager Tyrel Starks has announced his intention to resign, in order to focus his energies on his dissertation research. During the year and a half that Tyrel has served in this position, he has done a wonderful job with the youth and has strengthened the sense of community and camaraderie among the adult volunteers who help coordinate the program. A search process designed by the Rainbow Café Board is conducting interviews for the position, and will bring a recommendation to the RC Board at its meeting on April 27^th. With that Board’s endorsement, the recommendation will then be presented to the Fellowship’s Board of Trustees, since the RC Manager is a member of the Fellowship staff (even though the position is not funded through the annual Fellowship budget).

Rainbow Café is a joint ministry of the Fellowship and Church of the Good Shepherd, U.C.C. It serves as southern Illinois’s safe space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth and their allies. Since opening its doors in September 2000, Rainbow Café has served hundreds of GLBTQ youth from all over the region, and as far away as Fancy Farm, Kentucky.

For more information about Rainbow Café, please contact Jeffrey Kellogg (457-4488 or drkids2(at)verizon.net )or Bill Sasso (529-2439 or bsasso@juno.com).

May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. That’s a mouthful for sure, but it’s extremely important to call attention to these issues, especially at this time of year. Exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun is the primary risk factor for all three major forms of skin cancer: melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.

Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, begins in the skin cells known as melanocytes. Normal melanocytes reside in the outer layer of skin and produce the brown pigment melanin which gives our skin its color. Melanoma occurs when melanocytes become cancerous, grow, and invade other tissues. Melanoma is completely curable when detected early, but it can be fatal if allowed to progress and spread. Melanomas may appear suddenly without warning or may develop from or near a mole. They are found most frequently on the upper backs of men and women or on the legs of women, but can occur anywhere on the body. The incidence of melanoma is rising at an alarming rate. Approximately 1 in 34 Americans has a lifetime risk of developing melanoma, and 1 in 62 Americans have a risk for developing invasive, often fatal melanoma. This represents a 2000% increase since 1930!

Basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of cancer in the world, develops in the basal layer of the skin, deeper than the surface layer. It seldom spreads to other parts of the body but can be disfiguring if not treated early.

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer. Squamous cells compose most of the epidermis or outer layer of skin. Most SCCs are not serious. When identified early and treated promptly, the outlook is good. If overlooked, however, they are harder to treat and can cause disfigurement. Most SCCs are localized but a small percentage can spread to other body parts.

For all skin cancer there are two important concepts to consider: EARLY DETECTION and PREVENTION. Early detection means learning to examine your own skin and the skin of family members, carefully noting any changes, especially in moles or other skin lesions, and seeing your doctor at the first sign of a problem. Make friends with your dermatologist and get a regular skin checkup, especially if there is a history of skin cancer in yourself or a family member. Prevention is important for everyone, and that means limiting exposure to the sun by using sunscreen of 15 SPF or higher, sun-protective clothing, including a wide brimmed hat, and avoiding the sun’s rays between 10 am and 4 pm. PARENTS NOTE: 85% OF LIFETIME SUN EXPOSURE IS ACQUIRED IN CHILDHOOD BY AGE 18! Careful sun protection in children may effectively prevent basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas later in life and will certainly reduce the risk of melanoma.

Watch for information on various forms of skin cancer, sun protection, a “skin cancer quiz” and other pertinent handouts at the Health Ministry Table at the Fellowship on Sunday, May 20. More information is also available from: the American Academy of Dermatology at www.aad.org and the Skin Cancer Foundation at www.skincancer.org.

A FREE Rhythm and Harmony workshop will be held at the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship on May 12th, from 10:00-11:30 AM. Tax Deductible Donations for the “Street Boys” of Kabwe, Zambia, will be accepted and no, they are not a new rap group. A new program “37 and More,” sponsored by Global Friends in Action, will teach construction skills to orphaned boys, ages 7-17. Once trained, they will construct an overnight shelter for themselves, and then begin constructing homes for child- and grannie- heads of households (an unfortunate, but real situation). Currently, Sables day services provide food, education, counseling, sports, and entertainment, but close at 5 PM. Overnight services to keep the boys safe and off the streets are needed. The Rhythm & Harmony workshop is for ALL ages and just for fun! You will get to play with instruments, sing, and drum. Registration is in the commons and will help in planning the workshop. Contact Pat York for more information.

Only IF you want to be outdoors in gorgeous country on a lake with a large shelter (with a fireplace), trails, and a beach with a bunch of people that like to laugh a lot, tell stories, take scary walks, eat, hike, bike, swim, play bad mitten, lay in hammocks, etc. . . . should you venture out on camping weekend, June 8th–10th, noon or so. Should be pretty cheap ($20 or less for the campsite). Signs will be posted. Sign up sheets should be on the bulletin boards in both commons. Contact Pat York for more info.

My name is Henry Zimba, I was born in Kabwe on 20 March 1979. I am the fifth child of a family of eleven. I stayed in school until I completed Grade 10.

I moved to Choma where I stayed with my elder brother, Davy, I worked as a security guard and in Choma Bakery where over a few years I was promoted to assistant Supervisor. About two years ago I began to have periods of sickness, because of this sickness I was unable to continue my job.

I am a married man with one small child aged 11 months. My wife and child stay healthy. Because of my bad health and the death of my brother, Davy, in this Hospice last year, I moved back to live near my father.

From beginning of February I was suffering a lot, frequent bouts of diarrhea and sometimes vomiting, my body was very thin and week, the Home based caregiver in my community came to see me and advised that I should go to Ranchhod hospice, my father contacted the hospice and asked if they could come for me as I was by then too weak to stand. This was on 24th February.

When I came to the Hospice I was very afraid, I thought that I might die. Last year my Brother Davy was also very sick, he was found to be HIV+ and started to take ART but was unable to get better. I knew I should have the test done but I was too afraid. Once I was in the Hospice the nurses and the clinical officer attended to me straight away. I had a drip for two days and on the second day started to drink ORS. (a form of oral rehydration.)

When I was feeling better the nurse counseled me and I gave permission for the test, the nurse counseled me again and told me that I had tested positive for the HIV Virus.

By now I was feeling a bit better and was able to drink all my medicines and eat a small bit of food. The nurse explained to me that before she could refer me for the ART I would have to have a CD 4 count and some other blood tests and also a chest X-Ray. The blood was drawn by the nurse for the blood tests and I was taken to the hospital for the chest XRAY. The nurse asked me to give a sputum specimen for examination as I was coughing a bit. Once all the test results were back. The hospice got me an appointment at the ART clinic. I went there on March 26th and the doctor gave me the medicine. I have been counseled many times by Hospice staff and I know how important it is that I take my medicine each day at the same time, I will go back to the clinic to see the doctor after two weeks. My weight is now 49kgs; I have regained a lot of the weight I lost over the last two years. I am now ready to go back to my wife and child. I have decided to start a Positive Living group in my area; I now want to help other people as I have been helped.

My wife is also positive but her CD 4 count is very good so she won’t start the treatment yet. We have been advised by the nurses to live positively and to report back if we are worried about anything.

This is my life history and I want to thank god for all that is happening in my life.

If you have ever wanted to visit Niagara Falls or if it is already one of your favorite places, this is a chance to experience the wonder of Niagara Falls including some great educational opportunities while in the company of UUs from around the country. The UU Church of Niagara is conducting a four day UU Niagara Experience 15-18 July 2007, which is a lifetime opportunity to encounter the Falls up close from every perspective, even safely riding beneath a tethered balloon. Spend four days with us exploring the rich history and natural wonders around the Falls. For information visit our web site: http://www.uunex.net/Poster.html

As many of you have already heard, a local organization near and dear to many of us, the University Christian Ministries has been struggling with limited resources and without a permanent director for several years. Our Fellowship has a long history of supporting UCM and the Interfaith Center both financially and with our time. Currently, Bob Swenson and Yolan Presley serve on the Board of Directors.

UCM is proud to announce that they have recently committed to build a new campus ministry building including a student living center. With the encouragement of the Illinois United Ministries in Higher Education (IUMHE) who represent the UCC, Presbyterian USA, Disciples of Christ, and Church of the Brethren the Board of UCM enlisted a feasibility study from the Student Center Alliance group. The result of the study indicated student housing incorporated with a new ministry building could generate revenue and help provide a place to grow campus ministry at SIUC.

Due to the interest and help of a former student of Bob Swenson’s, a graduate of the SIUC School of Architecture, the world recognized architect firm of Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, Inc. has been contracted to design the new ministry building. The lead architects for HOK are eager to do all they can to design a state of the art, environmentally sustainable, Christian and interfaith center in which to continue a Progressive Christian and Interfaith ministry at SIUC.

The project already includes SIUC students as members of the Board, Architecture classes using the project as design case studies, and students being surveyed for input for what they would like the project to include.

UCM sees this commitment as an opportunity to build the kind of change we want to see in the world. If you would like more information about this exciting project, Bob Swenson or Yo Presley would be happy to talk with you.

This is the last newsletter until August. You will be notified in the Weekly Bulletin and the Order of Service of the CUF Links deadline in August. Have a good summer!

Readers of this online newsletter may notice the absence of some personal information. We are following the UUA Guidelines for Church Electronic Newsletters. You may read the guidelines at http://www.uua.org/CONG/newsonline.html