In Focus
Join FUS Members and Friends on 10/7 at 9:30 a.m. for a Forum presented by Al McFarlane, "Power, Wealth & Identity: Developing a Framework and Tools for Navigation and Negotiation." How can Africans and African Americans be mobilized to advance their interests in today's world? Mr. McFarlane will explain how they must develop capacity to speak to themselves and for themselves. According to McFarlane they also need to understand how to act in their own interests to benefit themselves and humanity as a whole.
For more about Al McFarlane click here and see page 2. |
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Reminders
This Sunday, October 7 all Religious Education classes will meet as regularly scheduled, except the for the OWL class. For more information contact the Director of Religious Education, Jan Devor by clicking here.
The next Soup Lunch is on Sunday, October 14 at 11:30 a.m. in the Lower Assembly Hall. Donations are accepted.
Upcoming Eat 'N' Meet events are on Wednesdays.
Dinner is at 6:45 p.m. in the Lower Assembly Hall. And the Program begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Dietrich Room. Suggested donations for dinner: Adult $7, Child $4, maximum $15 per family. The program is free.
October 3 the meal is Middle Eastern and the program topic is "Women in Military" by Barb Lutz.
October 10 the meal is Favorite Casseroles and the program topic is "Heritage of Heresy" by the Prairie Star District.
The Registration deadline for "Bringing Our History to Life" is October 10. Click here and see p. 14 for more information.
The deadline to sign-up for the "From Empire to Earth Community" Discovery Group, lead by Ministerial Intern Steven Protzman, is October 15. For more information about the group click here and see p. 10.
Fall New Member Orientation Dates are: Sundays, October 21 and 28 at 4:00 p.m. in the Dietrich Room. For more information contact Membership Coordinator Teresa West at 612-377-6608 ext. 104 or by email. |
Eat 'N' Meet Schedule Change
The topic for the October 24 Eat 'N' Meet has changed to "Summer in Alaska" and will be led by member Nick Rowse.
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FUS Email Contacts
Phone: 612-377-6608
Fax: 612-377-2151 | |
Greetings from Mount Curve! 
Happy October!
We have some fabulous programs and events coming up this month and next, so keep in touch and enjoy them!
Be sure to join us for the Forum on October 7 at 9:30 a.m., "Power, Wealth & Identity: Developing a Framework and Tools for Navigation and Negotiation," presented by Al McFarlane and the Assembly on October 21 at 10:30 a.m., "To Keep Our Word" presented by Dr. Chris Mato Nunpa.
Also, save the dates November 17 & 18 for a UU Racial Justice Weekend with Rev. Bill Gardiner and an important session on wills sponsored by the FUS Foundation on Sunday at noon.
For more information on these events and others,
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"... Unitarian Universalism has the same number of members as we did at the time of consolidation in 1961; as the US population has increased exponentially, we have become more and more insignificant. Most people in the general public still don't know who we are, or what we stand for, or how to find us; therefore, we have a responsibility to share our faith.
Now is the time for our congregations to grow stronger and more effective, because our religious values are needed to help heal the wounded world. So, on Association Sunday we at FUS will be taking a special collection for the growth and vitality of our congregations. Funds raised will be used for a national marketing campaign and for grants to congregations for their growth and outreach projects. ..."
To read The Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons' entire column click here. | |
Sinkford Goes to Congress
The UUA Washington Office for Advocacy has launched its biggest advocacy campaign ever! Rev. William G. Sinkford, President of the UUA, is heading to Capitol Hill on October 10 to tell Congress to end this war and he wants to bring your voice with him! The goal is to collect 25,000 signatures for peace; nearly 10% of UUA members in the United States! So sign the petition after the Assembly at FUS on Sunday morning, or sign it on line by clicking here. If you choose, you can also encourage your friends to sign it as well! |
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So Many Opportunities to Eat and Chat!
Eat 'N' Meets are events where you can eat great food and meet great people! Offered on Wednesday evenings, dinner is served at 5:45 p.m. in the Lower Assembly Hall, followed by a new Program each week at 7:00 p.m. in the Dietrich Room. To check out the menu and topics for upcoming Eat 'N' Meets, click here and see. p.12.
This month's Soup Lunch will be on Sunday, October 14 immediately following the assembly in the Lower Assembly Hall. Join some great people for some soup and conversation.
Sign-up this month in the Lower Assembly Hall at the Ask Me Table for Circle Suppers. Circle Suppers are events which bring members together to share an evening of good food and conversation. The participants are divided into circles of eight supper guests for a series of four dinners from January through April. The names of the participants are shuffled each month so that a different set of people meet each month. For more information click here and see p. 14.
For the calorie conscience, or those would just rather skip the eating and get down to the talking, you will have your chance as the Membership Committee kicks-off the Calling Campaign this month. Committee members are making calls to every member household in October to touch base with everyone to see if their needs are being met. Comments are confidential and will be passed on to the appropriate staff member, and the committee will work to address any issues presented to them. They look forward to talking with you! |
Around Town
Two interesting opportunities are available for Unitarian Universalists in the local area.
UU Museum Group Forming
Please join us: the UU Contemporary Arts Forum at Walker Art Center meets five times yearly to view cutting-edge art, learn about it and talk about the issues it raises. This year you'll enjoy exhibitions that range from politically conscious works by global artists, to Frida Kahlo, photography, suburbia and more. This is a Walker fee program; it includes refreshments and the leadership of a trained guide and member of First Unitarian Society, cbmcvay@earthlink.net or Rachel Dubke, Tour Program Coordinator at Walker: 612-375-7609, rachel.dubke@walkerart.org.
Money and Values -- Living a Regret-Free Life Unity Church - Unitarian in St. Paul is hosting aworkshop as a way to explore how to more closely align one's spiritual values with financial life. On October 8 at 7:00 p.m. Ruth Hayden will offer a workshop called, "Money and Values -- Living a Regret-Free Life." Unity has extended an invitation to the FUS congregation to join them. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session and a reception in the Parish Hall. The cost is $5 per person and Hayden's workbook, "Your Money Life" will be available for purchase. For more information contact Barbara Hubbard: |
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Kids' Stuff
Children's Choir Begins Next Week
Children ages 6 to 12 are welcome to join the  children's choir. The choir meets for the first time this program year next Sunday, October 7, in the Chalice Room from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Half-Price Children's Book Sale
For the month of October, the FUS bookstore will offer selected children's books for half-price. Included are classics such as Miss Rumphius, the tale of an adventurous woman who finds a way to make the world more beautiful, and The Tenth Good Thing About Barney, which offers a tender, child's-eye view of the death of a beloved pet. Also on sale are several Dr. Seuss volumes, with important messages embedded in engaging rhymes and illustrations. Visit the bookstore on Sunday mornings for these and other great values! |
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FUS Senior High Trip to Boston
Learn about the senior high group's trip to Boston last spring through pictures and the teens' own words by clicking here. |
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Save the Date! The FUS Foundation will host a session about wills on Sunday, November 18 at noon in the Dietrich Room. Bob Collins, FUS member attorney specializing in wills and tax questions will lead the program. Light refreshments will be served. Call Susan Barton (612-340-1363) with questions or to make a reservation. |
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FUS How To Get A Document Notarized
Our Financial Director, Bob Calgren, is a Notary and is happy to assist FUS members and friends with notarizing documents. A good time to see him is in his office on Sunday mornings. You can also contact Bob at 612-377-6608, ext. 112 or via email at fin-adm@firstunitariansociety.org. | |
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