CURRENT NEWS

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New Member Orientation:  April 27, after Sunday service, 12 – 1:30 pm.
Are you interested in becoming a member of Emerson? Do you want to learn more about Unitarian Universalism? This orientation will be a chance to chat with Rev. Chloë and the membership committee, learn more about our faith, and get to know each other. A Zoom link can also be made available if you would like to join electronically. Please contact Rev. Chloë with questions or requests.
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Emerson Amblers:   Every Monday at 4:30 pm.  We alternate between Northern SF Valley (currently tree-lined Rockpointe community, corner of Larwin and Devonshire) and Orcutt Ranch. If it is raining, we meet at Topanga Social.  Contact LindaBeth and tell her whether you want to hike, stroll or both; days of the month and times you are available; and recommendations for places to go. Or you can just join us.
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Some upcoming AUCTION EVENTS are still OPEN:  Sign up with the event host. Click HERE FOR MORE DETAILS about these and other events. Link for online auction payments:  donate.emersonuuc.org  Don’t forget to write 2024 Fall Auction on the memo line!

– Saturday, 5/17/25, 2 – 4:30 pm:  All Aboard the Mexican Train. Join the party of domino enthusiasts who compete for the grand prize! Food, fun and prizes. Emerson Pavilion. Bid $25. Contact Linda Fitzgerald. (Hosts: Linda Fitzgerald, Joe Cornett & Lynne Masuhara).

– Sunday, 5/18/25 6 – 8 pm: Game Night. Bring your favorite board game or play one of Leslie’s games. At Leslie’s house in Chatsworth. Bid $15. Contact Leslie Reuter.

– Saturday, 6/7/25, 11 am – 2 pm. Brunch and Book Auction. Emerson Pavilion. Bid $30. Contact Louise Rovner. Description: Bring a book or two that you have enjoyed and are willing to put into our auction. Be prepared to talk about it for a minute or two. After all the books are presented we make bids in writing on books we would like to purchase. Brunch includes vegan and vegetarian options. (Hosts: Louise Rovner, Heather Medvitz and Rebecca Fisher.)

These events are being rescheduled:

• The Last Bookstore & Grand Central Market.  Who is up for taking mass transit to The Last Bookstore and then having lunch at Grand Central Market? We will carpool to the Universal Metro parking lot, and then take the subway to Pershing Square (bring your TAP card if you have one). From there it is a 7-minute walk to the bookstore, housed in a grand old former bank building. There are even books in the vault, and they have a great selection of used books at great prices. Bid $10. Contact Leslie Reuter.
  
• 6–9 pm:  Adam & Julie’s Awesome Game Night. Games and snack-y food.  At Adam & Julie’s house. Bid $20. Contact Adam Nisenholz.
• Stagecoach Trail Hike. Bid $15. Contact Leslie Reuter.
• Around June 7, from 8:15 – 11:15 am: Summertime and Berries are Ripe!  (Date is approximate as it depends upon the berries.) Let’s pick blueberries, raspberries & strawberries at Underwood Family Farms in Somis. Meet at Leslie’s house in Chatsworth to carpool. Bid: $10. Contact Leslie Reuter.

For the following, date & time will be determined by bidder and host:

• Introduction to Guitar and Songwriting / 3-sessions 1 hour each. Bid $75. Contact David Gloshinski.
• Music Lessons: Four 30-minute piano or voice lessons. Bid $100. Contact Eloise Porter.
• Experience a Sky Valley Adventure: Come see how we do our work protecting and restoring the Santa Susana Mountains above the West Valley. Water some newly planted California Oak saplings trees. If you wish, plant your own baby tree and dedicate it to someone you love or put your own name on it. Sage Ranch above Chatsworth.  Bid $15. Contact Wendi Gladstone.

Click HERE FOR MORE DETAILS and events.  Updated link for online auction payments:  donate.emersonuuc.org  Don’t forget to write 2024 Fall Auction on the memo line!
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Sunday, May 18, 2:30 – 4 pm:  Emerson & Friends 2025 Spring Arts Share. Are you in the mood to sing, play, dance, or share a monologue, poem or story?  Join Miss Charlotte Green’s music student group – including adult musicians – for a special sharing and connecting experience here in our beautiful sanctuary.  Our own Conrad Nisenholz will provide audio support.  Register to participate or get more info contact  Alexa Green.  Come express yourself and enjoy the lovely work of others!
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Emerson UU Board Meetings (Open to All)
DATE CHANGED to 1st TUESDAYS starting May 6!
Start TIME CHANGED to 6 PM. 
1st TUESDAY of each month, 6 – 7:30 pm. (Zoom 1)
Next Meeting:  TUESDAY, May 6th at 6 pm (Zoom 1)
February 2024 Congregational Meeting Minutes
June 2024 Congregational Meeting Minutes (draft)
February 2025 Board Minutes (Draft)
March 2025 Agenda (Draft)
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LINK to EMERSON FACEBOOK PAGE:  HERE.
LINK to EMERSON INSTAGRAM:  HERE.
Also, Emerson has a private FaceBook page for members and friends of the church. If you would like to join the Emersonians Facebook page, please ask a church member to invite you.
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If you have difficulty with this website’s links or otherwise accessing online information about our church, please contact our Communications Team.
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