Upcoming Assemblies
February 17 Assembly
"The Problem with Love"
"Love is not all," says the poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, and she is correct. There is a pious sentimentality which suggests that all we need is love that ends by attributing to one human emotion the capacities formerly vested in the gods. What is it reasonable to expect from love and what else is required for our individual and collective well-being? Please note that this will be our Sweater Sunday, and the Upper Assembly may be cooler than usual. You are encouraged to dress warmly to remain comfortable. This program is part of our Green Sanctuary effort to increase awareness of the need to decrease our carbon dioxide emissions to work against
global warming. We encourage you to lower the thermostat at home as well.
February 24 Assembly
"Somebody Say Something"
We welcome to our pulpit this morning the Rev. Al Gallmon, Jr., the senior pastor of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, a largely African-American congregation on the north side of Minneapolis. Rev. Gallmon is a graduate of Howard Divinity School and was a leader in the corporate world before entering the ministry. He is also a member of the Minneapolis Downtown Senior Clergy and was one of
the participants in last year's Journey in Faith to Israel/Palestine. In addition, he is a leader in the work of socialjustice activism in the north side community.
There are no forums scheduled for February.
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Updates
and Reminders
Parking at FUS
The Vineland Parking Ramp attached to Walker Art Center is available for FUS parking on Sundays. The cost is $1, and coupons for $1 are available in the FUS Office. Simply park your car in the ramp, remembering to bring your ticket with you as you leave the parking facility; come to FUS and stop by the office to pick up a coupon.
Electronic Versions of The First Unitarian Newsletter are available at the FUS website at www.firstunitariansociety.org. They are posted there each month. If you would like to stop receiving the printed version via postal mail and access the electronic version instead, simply contact the FUS Office with that request: 612-377-6608, or send an email request by clicking here.
Membership Orientation
If you are interested in learning more about the Society, contact Teresa West, Membership Director at 612-377-6608 ext. 104 or by clicking here. |
FUS Email Contacts
Phone: 612-377-6608
Fax: 612-377-2151 | |
Greetings from Mount Curve! 
The first annual FUS planning meeting is scheduled for Sunday, February 17 in the Chalice Room from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. At this meeting the minister, staff and program chairs will discuss their plans for the 2008/09 program year. Although specific committees have been requested to attend, member guests are welcome.
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Special Training Opportunity for FUS members & friends!
Sunday, February 17th
9:30am FUS Lower Auditorium
Training and citizen lobbying preparationoffered by staff members from the Peace Foundation for the program:One Voice for the Northside
Lobbying Together for Change!
February 28th - At the State Capital
Urban and Suburban.Young and Old. Neighbors and Business Leaders. All coming together with a shared intent to put those legislative issues which will make a difference for the Northside. |
RE Fun!
Bingo and Lasagne Night for everyone in the FUS community. Friday, February 22, with dinner at 6:00 p.m. and Bingo starting at 7:00 p.m. Adults $7.00 for dinner; kids eat free!
UU Playgroup - Saturday, February 23 in the Chalice Room. Big toys and big fun on a winter day.
For more information contact Jan Devor, Director of Religious Education at 612-377-6608, ext.108 or by clicking here.
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Bob and Margaret McCoy included in UUA story on reproductive choice.
On Feb. 1 the UUA released a story entited "Two Who Paved The Way for Reproductive Choice." The story focuses on the contributions of Estelle Griswold and Vera Weiner in Connecticut, but the writer also includes the contributions of Bob and Margaret McCoy at FUS. The writer notes that while Griswold and Weiner were active in Connecticut, "At nearly the same time, in Minnesota, a group of Unitarians and activists gathered to discuss how to obtain legalization of abortion in the state. In 1966, the group, including Bob McCoy, a member of the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, founded the Minnesota Council for the Legal Termination of Pregnancy (MCLTP). MCLTP initially backed a bill which would allow abortions if approved by a committee of doctors, but soon adopted the view that abortion was a personal decision, and worked to completely overturn the state's abortion ban."
Read the complete story here.
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February Eat 'n' Meet
February 13 - Linguine with classic tomato sauce or spicy chicken sauce.
Program: The Pen is Mighty - Influencing public policy by letter writing.
February 20 - Thai green salad, spring rolls, garlic chicken, rice and more!
Program: A visit to Israel and Palestine.
February 27 - Delicious chili bar with chicken green chili, classic beef and a vegetarian chili.
Program: Family history research, a humanist activity.
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Did You Know... ?
The Office is Open...for Volunteers!
The FUS staff benefits enormously from the gift of time by office volunteers.
If you have four hours during a weekday when you might be available to answer phones and help with the Society's activities, we want you!
Items for consideration for The Unitarian FLASH may be submitted at any time. It is published on a somewhat flexible schedule, usually twice per month.
Submissions for all of these publications can be made by emailing them to Morgan Rock, Publications Coordinator or by clicking here. Please identify the publication and the date for which you'd like the submission considered.
Please note that during Morgan's maternity leave all voicemail and email messages will be received and processed by other staff and/or by the person who will be filling in for her during her leave.
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