February 5 - "Speaking in Tongues" - Rev. Margie Allen
Bienvenidos! A service about welcome and language. Today we practice our Spanish in preparation for General Assembly 2012, a "Justice GA" in Phoenix, AZ, wherein we partner with local activists in support of justics for immigrants to our country.
More upcoming services
Defrost Dance Party - Friday February 3, 2012, 7:30-10:00 p.m.
The holidays are over, chilly days are here - banish the winter blues at the Defrost Dance Party. Gayle and Steve Rieber will be playing old school soul, funk, disco and rock and roll!there will be tap and swing demonstrations and other fun activities. Contact Gayle or Steve 790-5236 or 790-5238 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for more info or tickets! Dancers, clappers, foot stompers - everyone invited.
Fourth Annual UUFSB/National African American Read-In – Saturday February 4, 2012
Join us at the Fellowship on Saturday, February 4, at anytime between 12 noon and 4:00 p.m. to participate in or just listen to our Fourth Annual UUFSB/National African American Read-In.
This marks the 23rd year on a national level for the Read-In. You, your family (including children of any age) and friends can participate by reading a poem or part of a story or essay by a published African American writer. You may read alone or with another person. You may do more than one reading if you choose! Or you can simply watch and listen and support the readers.
We prefer that you call or email Barbara Coley, Chair of the Racial Concerns Committee, to confirm a time slot (758-3436 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), although walk-ins are welcom. Time slots are scheduled to last not more than 5 minutes. Certificates of Participation are issued to all presenters.
Over a million readers of all ethnic groups, from the 50 states, District of Columbia, West Indies and African countries have participated. The goal is to make the celebration of African American literacy a traditional part of Black History Month activities.
Phil Minissale at Grounds and Sounds Cafe – Friday February 10, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
Grounds and Sounds Café will feature the music of blues/folk singer-songwriter Phil Minissale for its Valentine’s Day show on February 10. Phil has become a Grounds and Sounds favorite, one of the premiere finger-style guitarists on the east coast and one of Long Island’s best bluesmen. Out on the circuit, Phil has shared the stage with many of our current blues luminaries and he is now sought after as a featured performer in his own right. Tickets are $12.50 and can be purchased online at www.groundsandsounds.org.
Rev. Margie Wedding – Sunday February 12, 2012
A short ceremony legalizing the marriage of Rev. Margie and her partner Rev. Dr. Linda Anderson will be performed during the Sunday service on February 12th. It will be followed by a brief reception. The Rev. Don McKinney, long-time minister in Brooklyn, now retired, will perform the ceremony.
This is "Standing on the Side of Love Sunday," which has been focusing on marriage equality, among other justice issues.
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