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Anyone needing child care for the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m., please notify the office to pre-register by Sunday May 10 with the number of children and their ages, or sign up this Sunday at the "Ask Me" table in the Lower Assembly Hall.
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Updates
and Reminders
Our Intern, Tim Barger
As reported by Tim's brother on Tim's Facebook page, Tim has been moved to a rehabilitation facility and is actively pursuing his recovery. For updates on his condition, visit his facebook page.
Team FUS at MN AIDS Walk
Sign up in the Lower Assembly Hall on Sunday to join Team FUS at the May 17 MN AIDS Walk, or sponsor a Team FUS walker.
Orientation Sessions
Join us on May 17 and 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the Dietrich Room for two sessions that will help familiarize you with FUS, Unitarian Universalism, and our activities here. Contact Teresa West, Membership Coordinator for more information.
Movie Chat: "Milk"
For those of you choosing to pledge instead of walk for the MN AIDS Walk, be sure to join us for the discussion on the movie " Milk" at the forum at 9:30 on May 17. For more information on this forum, click here.
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For Your Information
Use the link at the bottom of this email to forward The Unitarian FLASH to a friend. We won't spam them and they will be so impressed at how well-connected you are!
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. 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.
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FUS Email Contacts
Phone: 612-377-6608
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Greetings from Mount Curve! Enjoying the May flowers? Read on, and view  the May edition of The First Unitarian newsletter to find out what's in bloom at FUS! Be sure to join us for a FREE dinner, followed by the Annual Congregational Meeting this Wednesday May 13! And as we come to the end of the fiscal year, please remember that it's easy to fulfill your pledge online with a secure electronic transfer: simply click here. See you soon on Mount Curve! |
Join Us This Sunday, May 10
Join us this Sunday May 10 at 9:30 a.m. for the Forum "Legislative Updates" led by the Social Action Committee. This is a chance to hear their assessment of this session - up to this point. For a more detailed description of this forum, click here.
And be sure to enjoy Sunday's Assembly, at 10:30  a.m., "Heritage Sunday: Ken Patton's Mystical Humanism" presented by The Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons. Those who perceive humanism as a coldly intellectual philosophical proposition have never encountered Patton's fervent and lyrical interpretations. For a more detail description of this assembly, click here.
Click here and scroll to pages 2 and 3 to view descriptions of upcoming Forums and Assemblies. |
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Vote for the Next UUA President!
FUS delegates to GA will be casting their votes for  the next UUA President at General Assembly this June. If you are a member of FUS, please indicate which candidate you'd like them to support with their votes.
Learn more about candidate Rev. Dr. Laurel Hallman by clicking here.
Learn more about candidate Rev. Peter Morales by clicking here.
Indicate your preference by clicking here.
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Revising the Purposes and Principles? 
All of us are familiar with the Unitarian Universalist Association Purposes and Principles. The denomination's Commission on Appraisal is charged with reviewing these periodically. The current Commission is proposing a major revision this year, and many of us find the content disturbing and are working to have the 2009 General Assembly reject the changes.
* We feel the revision trivializes the historic nature of Unitarianism and Universalism and describes Unitarian Universalism in terms so general that our distinctiveness disappears.
* The importance of the sciences for us is minimized, and our emerging humanism is almost ignored.
* We at First Unitarian Society should be particularly concerned about this revision, and I urge all of us to consider the matter and consider petitioning the UUA Board of Trustees.
* Background documents, one detailing the Commission's rationale for the change, and others critiquing the proposed change, are available by clicking here. During Social Hour at FUS, I'll be available for discussion and signatures.
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Art in the Gallery 
The Art in the Gallery Committee presents hand-printed woodcuts by Cecilia Lieder in the Foyer Gallery, starting May 10 and running through Sunday, June 14. For more information about this exhibit, click here and scroll to page 5.
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The First Unitarian Society's Coming of Age Class of  2009 cordially invites you to attend their Credo Ceremony during the May 17 Sunday Assembly. Click here for more information.
All children and youth should now be registered for the Religious Education program year September 2009-May 2010. If you still need to register click here.
For more information and to volunteer contact Director of Religious Education Jan Devor: 612-377-6608, ext. 108.
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Social Action 
Here are some opportunities gathered by our Social Justice Coordinator Carol Koepp. For more information visit the Social Action table (SAC table), located in the Lower Assembly Hall at FUS, or contact Carol directly by email or phone at 612-377-6608, ext. 103.
* Wanted: New College Gear donated to help spark a vision for college in more Northside youth! These items will be given away to Northside youth on May 30 at a kickoff celebration for the launching of the Northside Achievement Zone. Bring your items to the SAC table by Sunday May 24. Polly Peterson is taking orders for U of MN items, also at the SAC table.
* Kinship of Greater Minneapolis is desperately seeking mentors for Northside children, many with an incarcerated parent. These children are the most vulnerable in our community. Without intervention, 70% of children of incarcerated family members will go to prison.
* Looking for a cheap vacation? Sign up for the Habitat for Humanity build: June 22 - 26. This might seem like a long time off, but it's really not too early to set aside some of your vacation time to join other UUs, a Habitat family, and Habitat crew for this rewarding experience for one day, two days or the whole week. A very inexpensive (free) but fulfilling time away from home and work. All skill levels are welcome. | |
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FUS at Pride
Volunteer at the FUS Pride booth this Summer! The  FUS Membership and Social Action Committee are sponsoring an FUS booth at Pride this year, which is June 27 and 28. Volunteer in two hour increments to represent FUS and share your values with the wider community. Sign up is on the Membership table after service, or contact Teresa West, Membership Coordinator.
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FUS Communicates 
If you want to be sure you're message gets out to the FUS community, this is important information for you! The FUS communications policies, as they currently stand, are available by clicking here, or in the Policies and Procedures binder in the FUS office.
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Cello Recital at FUS 
On Sunday May 17 at 4:00-5:30 p.m. former FUS Orchestra member Paul Vance will offer a recital. Vance is Professor of Cello and Director of Orchestral Activities at Winona State University in southeastern Minnesota. He is an active soloist and chamber music player, and has performed in recital in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, and Wisconsin. | |
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