Fundraiser: Beach-Themed BBQ

BBQ at Carole Shannon’s beautiful home in San Clemente on Sunday, September 7 at 4:30 p.m. $30 per person and space is limited, so sign up as soon as possible.

Ways and Means will be signing people up after the next two services at Tapestry. This is a wonderful social event which includes a great BBQ menu (including BBQ ribs, chicken, assorted salads, baked potato bar, baked beans, homemade cornbread, and vegetarian foods), hosted by Ways and Means Committee.

There will also be entertainment and a chance to mingle with our new minister, Mitra Rahnema, while enjoying the golf course view from Carole’s patio. If you would like to come to the BBQ, but can’t make it to church to sign up, please contact Laura Mazzulo at as soon as possible.

Remember, a check to Tapestry for this event is partially tax deductible and helps Ways and Means collect much needed revenue for Tapestry. What a great way to socialize! Good company, Good view, Good music. Good eats.

New Member Recognition Sunday

New Member Recognition will be held Sept. 21, 2008. All you wannabe Unitarian Universalists, run don't walk, to become a member of Tapestry before Sept 15th, so we can recognize you at this event. See Rosy Pacilli, Connie Pursell, Tara Sayre or someone at the Greeter's table who will point you in the right direction. You must first attend a New Member Orientation to become a member, unless you have been a member of a UU congregation before. See the announcement immediately below for info on our next New Member Orientation on Oct. 5th.!

An Orientation For Newcomers

Thinking About Joining Tapestry?

Interested In Learning More About Unitarian Universalism and this Unitarian Universalist Community?

An Orientation For Newcomers will be held after the second service in the sanctuary Sunday, October 5th from 12:15-2:00. Lunch will be provided.

This class is for adults who are thinking of joining Tapestry or would like to learn more about Unitarian Universalism. We will cover the principles of Unitarian Universalism, and the history of Unitarian Universalism and our own congregation.

The class will be interactive and will provide an opportunity to get to know each other better. It will be led by Rev. Mitra and members of some of Tapestry’s exciting groups.

If you are interested in attending the class, please sign up at the greeter’s table or email Debbie Salahi at by Sept 28th. Childcare is available if requested by Sept 16th. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Camp de Benneville Pines

Save The Date!! All Congregational Camp! October 10-12 is our weekend retreat with Orange Coast UU at Camp de Benneville Pines, all are invited to attend! The weekend promises to be a fun filled one full of activities for everyone to enjoy! Last year’s camp was a huge success!! Don’t miss out!

Signups will begin in September.
Accommodations range from very nice to rustic, and the cost is quite reasonable. Meals are included. Tapestry and Orange Coast UU Church will be joining together for our Congregational Retreat. Plan to bring your entire family!! Watch for planning details or volunteer to be part of the planning committee! Individuals from both congregations will plan the weekend so that our experience is truly an awesome event. We’re looking for volunteers. Please contact Laura Jackson at .

Welcoming Congregation Update

The Welcoming Congregation committee has nearly completed its work toward getting our congregation recognized as one that is welcoming to the GLBT community. For more info on the work already accomplished and the projects still to come, visit the Welcoming Congregation page.

$crip $tuff

Loretta Joseph, Anne Farrell, & Carol Wheeler work hard to make the scrip program an important source of needed income for our congregation. They are making an effort to persuade all households to participate on a monthly basis, even if only minimally. The emphasis now is on purchases which everyone has to make each month — supermarkets, drug stores, and gas stations, etc. They will be asking members and friends which places they patronize so that a supply of the needed scrip is always at hand.

For more info the scrip programs we particiate in see the scrip page.

Tapestry Bookstore

Please check out the offerings on UU history, spirituality, social action, etc., on the second and fourth Sundays after the service. Please contribute your suggestions at the Bookstore or contact Alison Holt at

Circle Suppers Update

New Season(ing) Begins for Circle Suppers — a great way to get to know your fellow Tapestry people. Want to host one? Want to attend one? want more information? If the answer to any of these questions is YES please email Liz Rickett at

What does a host do?

• Invite 6-8 people to his/her home on a set date
• Prepare an entree enough for all
• Provide beverages, plates, napkins and silverware
• Remind guests by phone of upcoming event 2 days prior to supper

What does a guest do?

• Bring a dish to share as specified by host
• Come to the dinner and have fun.
• If you are unable to come, notify host as soon as possible

Would you like to host a supper or attend a supper? Please contact either Liz Rickett or Sharon Edwards.

Choir

All interested in participating in choir, please contact Bill Hunker at . Rehearsals occur most Sundays at 8:30 a.m.

Save the Trees - Get Your ComUUnique Newsletter by Email

About 20% of our congregation has chosen to get this newsletter as an attachment to email. Would you like to join them? Your next newsletter will come earlier and in color on your computer screen.

To open the newsletter attachment you will need Adobe Reader, which can be downloaded free from Adobe. To request your copy of CommUUnique by email, contact Jim Semelroth at

Fair Trade Coffee & Tea

Coffee Talk
Hi, your Coffee Dragon here again. My bosses are on my, uh, back again to move some of this new shipment of coffee, tea and chocolate. To top it off, my girllizard friend left me, so it’s back to the shrink again. Can you help me out by buying some Equal Exchange products? What you pay for coffee goes directly to growers’ coops and not to big coffee houses. We don’t sell here to raise money, but as a social action to help poor farmers make a decent return. Our price is $7.00, less than other organizations are charging for their coffee, tea and cocoa. Makes great gifts. You may purchase our coffee every Sunday at the self-service box at the back of the social hall. For questions, call our EE Coordinator, Terry Smith at .

Sunday Service Announcements

An announcement slip sheet is included in the order of service each Sunday. Please send all announcements to be printed to by Wednesday afternoon.

Like Flowers on the Altar?

Volunteers provide them. Sign up in the lobby or contact Marie Ferguson (). We will announce if flowers are in honor of a special occasion or a loved one.