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This Edition is dedicated to the memory of Charley Barcelo, CUUC Founding Member.
"It Was a Wonderful Life"
Those of us who attended Charley Barcelo's memorial service were witness to the outpouring of love that surrounded him. Kathi Smith said she felt that she was a part of "It Was A Wonderful Life" and so it became the title of this brief tribute. Charley was sa positive force in life as well as in the life of this church. There are people who look at life as a glass half empty or half full; Charley looked at life as a glass overflowing with good things. And this church was a recipient of his overflowing goodness.
Charley was born in South Weymouth, Ma in 1931. He studied engineering at Northeastern University. He met Audrey, his wife of 67 years, while in high school and they married in 1951.Charley followed his passion for home-building which brought Charley, Audrey and family to Daytona Beach. In the 1970s, he and a partner created Red Carpet Development Corporation to build homes and worked until his retirement in 1988.
In retirement, Charley and Audrey spent many years traveling to Europe as well as to the lower 48 states in their motor home. He was the proud father of four children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Charley was one of six Founding Members of Community Unitarian Universalist Church. There are many memories of Charley in various capacities whether serving on the Board, wielding a hammer to build a wall, serving the homeless and championing Social Justice causes. Our chalice that we light every Sunday was a gift from Charley and Audrey to the church.
Charley lived "a wonderful life" and touched the lives of many.He will be missed. The CUUC family's thoughts are with Audrey and her family.
A Month of Sundays
April 7th
Sherry Wentworth
East Coat Wildlife Rehab
Meet the Animals
There will be a short service at 10:30 by Debbi Zill
followed by a Bake Sale and Social hour
Sherry's presentation will start at 11:45.
April 14th
Dr. Phillip Lucas
"The Mother Goddess in Hinduism: The Supreme Reality as Feminine"
Hinduism has a long tradition of envisioning the Divine Reality as feminine. This talk looks at different faces of the Divine Feminine, particularly as Mahashakti, the Divine Mother, the creator and protector of the world. The presentation includes photographs of Divine Mother sculptures and statues from Dr. Lucas' trip to India.
Service Leader: Debbi Zill
April 21st
Rev. Mark Spivey
"I Will Rise"
Rev. Spivey's presentation focuses on identifying "stuff in our lives holding us down" and offers tools to overcome and RISE to our best self.
Service Leader: Nancy McCormick
April 28th
Rev. Kathy Rickey
"A God that Could Be Real"
Service Leader: Shawn Capers
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Services Sundays @ 10:30 Community Unitarian Universalist Church 403 West Street New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
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Looking Ahead toApril 2019
May 5th
Chris Bell
“Korean Shaw man”
May 12th Laura Chilkott “Oh, the colors; a celebration of flower Communion”
May 19th
Joe Wolfarth
TBA
Annual Congregational Meeting
May 26th Rabbi Rose Eberle
TBA
Upcoming Events April 7th Bake Sale prior to church service 11:00 Location: Church Sanctuary
403 West Street NSB
April 10 th CUUC Board Meeting
5:30-7:30 p.m. Location: Church Sanctuary
403 West Street NSB
April 13th Church Yard Sale
8:00 am- 11:00 am Location: Church Sanctuary
403 West Street NSB
April 30th
CUUC joins Tortugas Interfaith Night
7:00-9:30 p.m. Location: Jackie Robinson Ballpark Beach Street, Daytona Beach
***For the most up to date information on events, please check the calendar on our webpage- www.nsbcuuc.org or www.dbcuuc.org
BOARD ADOPTS NEW POLICIES
The Board approved two new policies; please take note.
Improvements and other alterations to the church buildings and grounds must be approved by the Board. Minor restorative fixes and emergency repairs are, of course, excepted.
Pledges are to be made in cash or check only. Goods and/or services cannot be used o substitute full or part of one's annual pledge.
Upcoming Birthdays April April 5 Connie Baker
April 7 Marcia Buckingham
April 7 Lu Giammatteo
April 13 Lloyd Dunham
April 21 Martha Swanson
CO-PRESIDENT’S ARTICLE
GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS
The good news – “Myrtle” lives! I’m talking about the crepe myrtle planted last spring in our parking lot to honor David and Sharon Herr’s many years of service to our church. This past week I noticed Myrtle is alive and receiving the message of spring; she is sprouting new growth. This was a welcome sight because several times since her planting I had envisioned the need to write her obituary. If you have been reading the “Saga’s of Myrtle”, the eloquently written emails sent by our storying telling sage, Joe Wolfarth, you know Myrtle has had some close calls with death this past year, but the good news is she survives. Most recently the old heavy metal CUUC sign fell on top of the plant and broke off a limb. Joe’s criminal analysis concluded this crude amputation resulted from someone’s carelessness in not pushing the metal sign firmly enough in the ground next to the plant. In this scenario I must confess to being the culprit, but I ask for everyone’s forgiveness based on my number of years and resulting lack of strength. Thank goodness for Joe. He not only removed the heavy sign and saved the plant, he went the extra mile and purchased garden items to serve as sentinels and decorated the site with bling to protect and adorn her. In December Joe also witnessed and reported the hit and run accident involving “Myrtle” in our parking lot. Some careless driver, hopefully, unintentionally ran over the plant’s metal decorative fencing. The driver vanished from the scene leaving behind the mangled metal, but miraculously “Myrtle” stood tall and undamaged. So take note of this plant’s tenacity, there must be a parable in there somewhere. All I really know is there’s a small miracle in our parking lot, and the good news is “Myrtle” lives!
The bad news – the CUUC street sign was intentionally run-over. Do people have no shame? Several Sunday’s ago on my way to the church I did not see our large canvas sign at its normal spot - the corner of West Street and Enterprise Avenue. Thinking Steve Baker did not put it out as he normally does on Saturday, I looked for the sign in the church shed, but couldn’t find it. Fearing a delay in having a sign could result in a seeker(s) not being able to find our liberal church, I quickly found a substitute sign and rushed back to the corner to display it. Yes, I’ll admit I used the sign guarding “Myrtle” as a replacement, but it was removed gently so no harm came to the plant. At the corner, I pushed the metal sign firmly into the ground, -- I then looked up and that’s when I SAW IT lying flat on the ground! Our CUUC sign was well off from the edge of the street and up in the resident’s yard. It was run-over, run-down, trampled, torn and blackened with tire tracks, mangled, broken; repairable. Heart break, who could have done such a dastardly deed? Upset, but composed, I took pictures of the crime scene, spread the bad news to the congregation, conferred with church leaders; and went to the police. First I talked to the New Smyrna Police Department and then to a nice (young) Volusia County Sheriff. Law Enforcement asked “Do you want to pursue criminal charges?” Well, no, can’t imagine causing anyone to serve jail time or putting a blight on someone’s record. Besides it was probably a drunken lark, an impulse, teenage mischief, old men’s stupidity. Surely our liberal church had not been intentionally targeted; but my deciding factor - sign replacement costs should be minimal. The good news is Steve Baker and David Herr, our Building and Grounds gurus, have already come up with plans for a better sign - one that is smaller, more portable, has a metal frame, is stouter in the wind; and we plan in the future not to leave the sign out at night to tempt mischief makers. So there you have the tale, this one ends with - even bad news can have happy consequences. Kathi
FUNDRAISERS SUCCESS DEPENDS ON DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 – BAKE SALE & THE EAST COAST WILDLIFE REHAB
The Bake Sale follows a shortened church service as we wait for the arrival of the wildlife at 11:45 am. The congregation should get hungry, so let’s increase sales by offering them a variety of baked goods. We need volunteers to donate and make breakfast finger foods such as quiches, biscuits and sausage, cinnamon rolls, homemade cakes and pies. Can’t cook, well any food you donate and any money you spend will be appreciated. While we socialize and eat the goodies - a prize winning baton twirler will provide entertainment. This is going to be a fun event, an opportunity to learn about the treatment and care of the animals, and to meet the new animals Sherry Wentworth is bringing. Spread the news to all age groups, young and old - “The animals are coming, the animals are coming.” Last year I told my neighbors and they came and brought their children and grandchildren. This event will be advertised with a flyer and in print media. SATURDAY, APRIL 13 – YARD SALE– This event will be advertised in the Penny Saver as well as with a flier. On Thursday April 11 and Friday, April 12, usable donations with prices on them can be dropped off at the church. Times should be prearranged with someone who has a church key. On the day of the sale bring larger items such as furniture, but plan on carrying them home if unsold, we cannot store big items at the church. Please be sure donations are saleable, we do not have trash pick-up at the church. We will need Thursday and Friday to organize depending on the number of items and number of volunteers. We will need volunteers to help sort, price, to setup, take down, and man the tables. I will make the garage sale signs, but could use help in putting them out for people coming from different directions. Very importantly – be a buyer, purchase something! Please sign-up to be a volunteer on the sheets in the foyer. A meeting will be scheduled and we’ll discuss the best way to make these events successful. A handicapped bathroom will cost approximately $3,000. We already have some of that money. Working together as a church we can make this happen sooner than later. SO SIGN UP ASAP. THE CHURCH NEEDS YOUR HELP.
Thanks, Kathi
Help Wanted! Apply With-IN!
The Worship Committee is Seeking Service Leaders.
If you would like to learn how the service is put together, we now Offer a Shadowing program.
You may Discover that you like looking for readings and music to go with a Topic. It is SO REWARDING to Put Together a Sunday Service, then Watch it All Come Together with a Speaker's Message.
YOU can work WITH an experienced Service Leader to make it Easier!
How about learning how to turn on the equipment to begin the day or setup the stage with the chalice, Buddhist bowl, J&C vase to help out the service leader spend more time with the speaker.
Also, if you know you can speak in the pulpit & want to challenge yourself, we can help with this! Many Speakers Begin by introducing a Theme or Topic, then Leading a Group Discussion. Others read a Sermon that moves them Deeply!
MANY HANDS help and there's no job "to little".
Our Worship Committee is the Heart of this Church!
BECOME A HEARTBEAT!!!
Please contact Joe Wolfarth or Debbi Zill for more information
Everyday Miracles
Walt DeYoung was an unusual man. Walt inspired many with his outspoken insistence on doing what the Right thing rather than the Convenient thing.
I work virtually every Saturday and I was unable to come to Walt's Memorial Service, but I felt that I got a "message" from his Spirit just the same. One Sunday afternoon I stayed at CUUC after the service ended, intending to empty the trash cans and then lock up. In the "kitchen" I discovered a bag of Dove dark Chocolates that Dana had kindly left behind after handing them out to folks during a past service. I couldn't resist - I took one. Inside the wrapper each chocolate holds a message (kind of like a fortune cookie). My wrapper read, "Dare to Cross the Line."
I stared at the message, which instantly made me think of Walt! I thought, 'Walt was never afraid to cross the line if he knew it was for a good cause. He believed wholeheartedly in civil disobedience if it could draw attention where it was NEEDED. Bless Your Soul, Walt!'
A few moments later (just before locking up) I grabbed Another Chocolate (the 1st one was SO GOOD! I Couldn't help myself!) Guess What?! SAME MESSAGE! So I Laughed Out Loud and said, "I Hear You Loud and Clear, Walt!" (& I Knew I was MEANT to Share This Story!)
This Past Week - at CUUC - it happened AGAIN! Now, I Realize that there must be many Thousands of Wrappers bearing that Message... but that doesn't stop me from feeling that it represents a few words of Encouragement that Walt would share with me if he were still around to say it! He would be directing me to grab life where it counts and hang on! And he would not be the ONLY Person to do so!
My sister, Sally Joan Wolfarth, who died in a car accident in 1993, loved the saying, "Carpe Diem!" (Latin for "seize the day!") which she got from a popular movie of the time... When she died at age 31, she was living in the same rooms which are mine today, in the house where I grew up in Holly Hill. One thing Sally did was to create a path using old bricks from an earlier Era in the house's history - a chimney had been removed and the bricks were left in a pile... Sally's path led from door to driveway, and the reclaimed bricks added warmth and color. One thing that didn't happen: she didn't hire a bricklayer or mason who would use mortar, sand or concrete to create a footing UNDER the path. So after her death, as years became decades, the yard Swallowed the Bricks! They gradually disappeared under the grass... When I returned to the house nearly three years ago, I happened to spot the corner of a red brick poking out from the grass beside the driveway - and I KNEW why! I have recently unearthed what will probably turn out to be the LAST Brick from Sally's path... and I feel the bricks, too, carry a message: the past is "over" - but not GONE. It still affects us every day! And the stories - call them "history" or "herstory" - or as recent guest speaker Mel Melvin suggested, "OurStory!" - the stories are not finished - they're Still Unraveling! Every Day!
Now, I don't have enough bricks to build a Wall... (&, conveniently, I don't WANT a Wall!) But I Have suggested to my brother that we could lay a nice patio down... maybe even one big enough for a real Fiesta! This would give Sally's bricks a whole new life!
Recently (thanks to the kindness of my boss, Judy) I was able to 'slip away' from my workplace to come to NSB for Charley Barcelo's Memorial Service... I thought of favorite stories Charley used to share, like the one about "the hundredth monkey."
The 1st time I recall hearing that story, I remember him asking, "are you following this?" - and I answered, "You had me at the Title - I'm an astrologer - and I was Born in The Year of the Monkey!"
Charley also told a story about his grandmother - who believed in predestination... he said she described the Judgement Day as the time to come when Christ would return to separate the 'Sheep' (the Meek and the Good, who'd go to Heaven!) from the 'Goats' ("And you know where THEY were going!")...
Last Autumn I attended an event which was to be followed by a dinner; the host announced, "When you get into the hallway, an usher will direct you to get into one of two lines - to the Left, or to the Right." Naturally as I entered the hallway and was directed, I thought of Charley's story and wondered, 'Am I in the line for "Sheep" or the line for "Goats!" - pretty sure the usher WON'T Tell Me!'
And then I Laughed Out Loud - because I am a Capricorn! (Our sign's Symbol is the Goat!) [Did I mention that the event I was attending occurred in a Catholic church?! Which made me laugh even harder, remembering Charley's story!]
I hope that you find the people you have known in your own past have helped you create a firm foundation (such as the one those Bricks Needed!) Upon which to build your FUTURE!
Our church has certainly been Blessed by the Spirit of Charley - and of Walt - may their Legacies join in with those of our beloved sisters - Dru Synal and Barbara Jean Smith - as we tell "OurStory" for those who will come AFTER US!!!
Namaste!
Joe Wolfarth
Worship Committee Co-Chair
CHURCH PARKING
To ensure that we have enough parking for our members and guests, we ask you to choose one of two areas in which to park. When you enter from West street, you can turn right into the front parking lot or drive around the back of the building to the east side and park facing the chain link fence. Please do not block the path to the back of the building. This is a one way path for easy departure on the east side. Special thanks to Victor Brisebois for this map that shows the flow for parking.
Spotlight On New Members
CUUC Welcomes Two New Members
We'd like to introduce Kathy Griffin and Kermit Hunnicutt, who joined our church in March. Here is a little bit of information about them.
Kathy Griffin is a retired medical transcriptionist. She moved here from Winter Springs FL in 2015. She is originally from Maryland. She shared that she enjoys reading, crafting and time spent with family, most especially her grandchildren. She has an interest in Social Justice and is working on love and compassion.
Kermit Hunnicutt moved here in 2015 from Seminole County; he is originally from Georgia. He was a Biology teacher as well as Medical Lab salesman; he is enjoying retirement. In his space time, he likes to golf, fish, hike and travel. Some of his favorite places that he visited are Ireland and Yosemite National Park. He is an avid reader. When asked what books would he recommend, he had three: Wisdom of the Ages by Wayne Dyer( The Author takes pems and quotes of famous people and applies them to today's issues); Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver( This novel weaves together three stories of human love within a larger tapestry of lives inhabiting the forested mountains and struggling small farms of southern Appalachia); and Momma's Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us About Ourselves by Frans de Waal.
We hope you will join us in welcoming Kathy and Kermit to our congregation and get to know a little bit more about them beyond this brief introduction.
TORTUGAS Inter Faith Night
Tue, April 30 7:00 pm Tickets - $11.00
Call 386-257-3172 (if you don't have a ticket)
ALSO:
Daytona Tortugas'
Third Annual PRIDE NIGHT celebrating the LGBTQ community
on Thursday, June 27th
Different Religious Observances for the Month of April
April 3 ISRA AND MI'RAJ- Muslim Commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent into heaven. It is observed on the 27th day of Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar.
April 14 RAMA NAVAMI • Hindu Celebrates the birthday of Rama, king of ancient India, hero of the epic Ramayana, and seventh incarnation of Vishnu.
April 14 VAISAKHI (also spelled Baisakhi) • Sikh The festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community as the Khalsa (community of the initiated). On this day, Sikhs gather and celebrate Vaisakhi at their local Gurdwaras (Sikh house of worship) by remembering this day as the birth of the Khalsa.
April 14 PALM SUNDAY • Christian Observed the Sunday before Easter/Pascha to commemorate the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.
April 18 HOLY THURSDAY • Christian Also known as Maundy Thursday, it is celebrated on the Thursday before Easter commemorating the Last Supper, at which Jesus and the Apostles were together for the last time before the Crucifixion.
April 19 DAY OF SILENCE Students take a day-long vow of silence to protest the actual silencing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) students and their straight allies due to bias and harassment.
April 19 GOOD FRIDAY • Christian Known as Holy Friday in Eastern Christianity, it commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus on the Friday before Easter/Pascha.
April 19–21 THERAVADA NEW YEAR • Buddhist In Theravada countries the New Year is celebrated on the first full moon day in April.
April 20–27 PASSOVER/PESACH • Jewish The eight-day “Feast of Unleavened Bread” celebrates Israel’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage.
April 21 EASTER • Christian Known as Pascha in Eastern Christianity, it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.
April 21–May 2 FESTIVAL OF RIDVÁN • Bahá’í Annual festival commemorating the 12 days when Bahá’u’lláh, the prophet-founder of the Bahá’í Faith, resided in a garden called Ridván (Paradise) and publicly proclaimed his mission as God’s messenger for this age. The first (April 21), ninth (April 29), and twelfth (May 2) days are celebrated as holy days when Baha’is suspend work.
April 26-ORTHODOX GOOD FRIDAY-Orthodox Orthodox Christian churches in the United States generally observe Good Friday at a later date than the Good Friday date observed by many western churches. Good Friday focuses on Jesus Christ’s death, which is described in the Christian bible. The day is also known as Great Friday, Holy Friday, and Holy and Great Friday
April 28 -ORTHODOX EASTER
Next Book Club Selection
Book Club meeting in May to give everyone time to read the book!
Meeting Time to Be Announced.
For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life–until the unthinkable happens.
Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver and Karen Russell, Where the Crawdads Sing is at once an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder. Owens reminds us that we are forever shaped by the children we once were, and that we are all subject to the beautiful and violent secrets that nature keeps.
General Assembly 2019 – The Power of We
June 19-23, Spokane, WA
In a time of great challenge and heartbreak in our world, what does our faith demand from us? At this year’s General Assemblywe will explore the power, possibility, purpose, struggle and joy of finding the path forward together as Unitarian Universalists. Attendees will leave inspired, with the tools needed to carry on the work into their own congregations and communities. Join us as we work for collective liberation inside and outside our faith.
Dana Jacobsen is our Newsletter Editor. Please send articles to her at sguard@bellsouth.net with the subject lin "for Cuuc newsletter".
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