Upcoming Assemblies
Assemblies are held on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the Upper Assembly Hall.
April 13
"An Abiding Place"
Speaker: Steven Protzman, Ministerial Intern
This service will look at the fluid spectrum of human gender identity, offer some insight into the struggles of transgender individuals, and examine the Unitarian Universalist call to work toward a world where all people are affirmed for who they are.
April 20
"Remembering Toward Freedom"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons
As our Jewish neighbors celebrate the spring festival of the Passover, we contemplate the ongoing impact that stories of liberation have on both our personal lives and our society. We will also celebrate the dedication of children and families, and a special collection will be received in honor of Earth Day.
April 27
"Manifesting Humanism; Heritage Sunday"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons
2008 marks the 75th anniversary of the publication of the first Humanist Manifesto, in 1933. This document, signed by prominent academics and liberal clergy, arguably marks the beginning of the modern humanist movement. What does the history of that original document tell us about this movement, and does it continue to speak to our situation across the decades? This Assembly will be followed by a sermon discussion. |
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Updates
and Reminders
The UU Play Group is going to be trying a different time slot for the month of April. On April 12 and 16 they will meet from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Chalice Room for the same fun time with big equipment. Please bring your own snacks and come for a great time for adults and kids alike. Contact Jan Devor with questions. 612-377-6608 ext. 108 or click here. 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! 
April is upon us and warmer temperatures are welcomed with open arms. Wouldn't it be wonderful if all people were welcome and affirmed in the same way?
Join us this weekend for events to benefit The Naming Project, a healthy life-giving community that is affirming of all gender, sexual, and spiritual identities.
And join the FUS community, where we affirm the inherent worth of the individual, and welcome and accept all without regard to age, race, gender, sexual orientation, status, ability or heritage. |
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Join Us This Weekend at FUS!
In the safe environment of The Naming Project, youth find a healthy life-giving community that is affirming of all gender, sexual, and spiritual identities.
See the Movie
Friday, April 11, 7:00 p.m.
Camp Out is a feature documentary film that follows ten Midwestern teenagers as they attend the first overnight Bible Camp for gay Christian youths. For these six boys and four girls, it's just as hard to come out as Christian as it is to come out as gay. They're caught in the battle between religion, politics and sexuality that's raging in the United States today. These kids are outsiders - their straight classmates ostracize them and their churches reject them. But like all teens, they yearn to feel at home, somewhere. Struggling to find a way to be true to both their spirituality and their sexual identity, these teens come to camp hoping to finally find a place of acceptance. A question and answer session will follow the movie. Concessions will be available. Free will donations will be accepted. This event is sponsored by the FUS Social Action Committee.
Join the Discussion
Sunday, April 13, 9:30 a.m.
Forum: "It's an Identity Thing" 9:30 a.m.
Presenter: Shai Wise. A panel of youth will talk about their experiences, struggles and successes in resolving a personal identity.
Assembly: "An Abiding Place" 10:30 a.m.
Speaker: Steven Protzman, Ministerial Intern
We will look at the spectrum of gender identity, offer insight into the struggles of transgender individuals, and examine the call to work toward a world where all people are affirmed for who they are.
Share a Meal
Sunday, April 13, 11:30 a.m.
Join us for an excellent benefit lunch prepared by volunteers. All proceeds benefit The Naming Project.
For more information about these events contact Caidin Riley at 612-377-6608 ext. 105 or click here.
For more information about The Naming Project visit http://www.thenamingproject.org. |
Stand Up for GLBT Equality
OutFront Minnesota's justFair Lobby Day is at the State Capitol April 17. Join other fair-minded Minnesotans in letting our leaders know that Minnesota cares about equality for GLBT citizens and their families. Educational sessions will be held in the morning, followed by a rally on the front lawn of the capitol from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Appointments with lawmakers are scheduled throughout the day. Info and Lobby Day registration at www.outfront.org. Questions? Contact Jo Haberman at 612-822-0127 ext. 103 or click here. |
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Do A Good Deed Today
Help the PEACE Foundation in North Minneapolis earn $10,000 from the Timberwolves Foundation. Just go to www.Timberwolves.com, look at the top right hand side of the screen and vote. You can vote everyday from now until April 14. FUS depends on the leadership provided by the PEACE Foundation for much of our social justice work on the north side. To learn more about the Foundation visit www.citypeace.org. |
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Camp Quest
Camp Quest is now taking applications for their week-long summer program. Camp Quest is a humanist's idea of what camp should be: thinking, looking at things scientifically, and having good 'ole camp fun with others who share a nonreligious outlook. Check out http://minnesota.camp-quest.org/ or call 952-903-0520. The camp is located in Minnetrista, MN. |
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Social Justice Internship Program for Youth
This summer youth can volunteer at a social service agency and earn money with the Social Justice Internship Program. Youth will meet regularly with a mentor from FUS to talk about their experiences and how the principals of social justice apply their work.
Volunteer:
60- 80 hours to receive a $400 scholarship
81-100 hours to receive a $500 scholarship
101 - 120 hours to receive a $595 scholarship
Contact Jan Devor at 612-377-6608 or by clicking here for an application. |
Future Forums 
Forums are held Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Child care is available. For descriptions of these forums, click here and scroll to pages 2 and 3.
April 13
Forum A: "It's An Identity Thing"
Forum B: "How Can We Do Better?"
April 20
Forum A: "Your Way to a Personal 20% Carbon Reduction"
Forum B: "Meditation and Contemplation I"
April 27
Forum A: a movie, to be announced.
Forum B: "Meditation and Contemplation II" |
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Did You Know... ?
The flowers that appear on the stage during Sunday Assemblies and on the Greeters tables at each FUS entrance are sponsored by members and friends of FUS?
You can sponsor flowers and dedicate them to celebrate a movement, an event, people in your life, in the life of the congregation, or the world. Your dedication will appear in the Order of Service on the date you sponsor flowers, and you can take the flowers (or plant) home with you after Sunday morning assembly. You can even request certain colors or types of flowers.
To sponsor flowers simply contact Morgan Rock, Publications Coordinator at 612-377-6608 ext. 110, or by clicking here. Please include your name and contact information, the date you wish to sponsor, details (amount of sponsorship, type/color of flowers, for the Assembly Hall or for Greeters tables) and your dedication. | |
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