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Please join us on June 7 immediately following the assembly in the Lower Assembly Hall for an ice cream social in celebration of the completion of a wonderful year of programming, and marking our transition to an exciting summer of mostly lay-led assemblies and activities. |
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Updates
and Reminders
Alliance Meeting
Neala Schleuning, Ph.D. will speak on "Anti-Intellectualism in America" at the June 3 meeting of the Alliance. Luncheon tickets for $8 go on sale at 10:45 a.m. The program begins at 11:00 a.m. Lunch from the Wedge is served at noon, followed by a short business meeting.
Women's Awareness Group Meeting
FUS women are invited to join us at 6:30 p.m. on June 8 for a potluck supper, followed by a lively discussion in an open forum. Please call Barbara Wallace or Mibs Pearson to RSVP and for directions.
Orientation Session
Join us on May 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the Dietrich Room for a session that will help familiarize you with FUS, Unitarian Universalism, and our activities here. Contact Teresa West, Membership Coordinator for more information.
Show FUS Pride
Volunteer to staff the FUS booth for two hours at the Pride Festival, June 27 and 28. Contact Teresa West for more information and to sign up.
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For Your Information
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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
Fax: 612-377-2151 | |
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Greetings from Mount Curve! It's Memorial Day weekend and here at FUS we will  be honoring the holiday with a special assembly and a Ceremony for Grieving and Healing. For more information on upcoming forums and assemblies, click here. And to view the recently posted June edition of of The First Unitarian newsletter, click here. See you on Mount Curve! |
Join Us This Sunday, May 24
Join us this Sunday May 24 at 9:30 a.m. for the Forum "Paying for Universal Health Care: Single Nonprofit Payer?" presented by Dr. Elizabeth Frost, cochair of Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP). PNHP advocates a publicly funded but privately delivered "Medicare for All" system. Learn more about this option and consider how UU values relate to the choices our nation must make about health care. For a more detailed description of this forum, click here.
Sunday's Assembly, at 10:30 a.m., "To Sign the  Vivid Air: An Observance of Memorial Day" will be led by The Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons. This sermon will explore the idea that honor is an indispensable component of a humanist value system. What is it that can summon us to sacrifice our own interests and comfort for others, or for the sake of some greater good? And what does it mean to be the recipient of such sacrifices? For a more detailed description of this assembly, click here.
Please note: There will be no religious education classes, preschool, or nursery care today. Children are invited to attend the Forum and Assembly with their parents. Quiet play toys will be available for children in the Foyer outside the Upper Assembly Hall for use during Assembly.
Click here and scroll to pages 2 and 3 to view descriptions of upcoming Forums and Assemblies. |
More on the Revision of the UUA Purposes and Principles 
The Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons writes:
"I prefer the positive, evocative language of the current document. I hope that we can appreciate the work of the Commission on Appraisal, and the many useful conversations they have initiated, without adopting the proposed revision."
Click here for Kendyl's complete column.
The denomination's Commission on Appraisal is proposing a major revision this year, and many UUs find the content disturbing and are working to have the 2009 General Assembly reject the changes.
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, Robert Tapp, FUS member, will be available for discussion and to collect signatures to a petition to reject the proposed changes.
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Tim Barger Preaching 
Pending his doctor's approval of his travel plans, Tim will be here on Sunday May 31 to preach his last sermon as an intern here at FUS. Come to hear his words of wisdom, eat cake in his honor at social hour, thank him for his service to our congregation, and wish him well.
In the event Tim's plans are not approved by his doctor, Kendyl will offer a Question and Answer sermon, and we will still celebrate Tim's ministry with cake at social hour.
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FUS Member in Action
Peter D'Ascoli has been honored as one of six physicians by Minnesota Physician Publishing for his volunteer work as medical director of Interfaith Service to Latin America in Nicaragua. A copy of the article is on the Member News bulletin board in the Lower Assembly Hall. |
RE Reminders 
* There will be no childcare or classes on May 24 due to Memorial Day Weekend.
* On Sunday, May 31 we will have the Scrapmobile from Art Start here to work with the kids on Earth-friendly recycled art projects - the final RE project for the year on this year's theme of Earth Matters.
* Orientation for the next year's OWL class will take place on May 31 at 12:30 in the Heritage room.
* Child dedication will take place on May 31. Contact Jan or Kendyl if your family wants to take part.
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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.
* Collections for the following agencies will be ongoing now and throughout the summer. Look on the Social Action table for their wish lists.
- Dignity Center, Hennepin Avenue Methodist Church (mentoring homeless and near homeless)
- Steeple People (second hand store connected with the Dignity Center)
- Avenues For Homeless Youth, north Minneapolis
* Wanted: New College Gear donated to help Spark a vision for college in more and more Northside youth! THIS SUNDAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE. We will deliver donated items.
* GO! Northside Fun Run and Walk, May 30. Click here for details and to register. Sponsored by many Northside organizations to celebrate the Northside. * Needed: V3 Youth Triathlon Team Coaches to empower, equip, and support youth, ages 7 - 17, with mental and physical strength and abilities to participate in triathlon training, racing and life. Send applications to: v3triathlon@yahoo.com. See SAC table for more details.
* Six days to free Aung San Suu Kyi: Click here for more information. |
 Summer Assemblies Consider signing up at the Ask Me table (or contact Teresa West, Membership Coordinator) to greet, usher, or serve lemonade during the summer months. This is a great way to meet your fellow members! | |
Healthy Congregation Anyone? 
FUS members are invited to to a meeting to consider forming an ad hoc Healthy Congregation Task Force on June 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room. Is there interest at FUS in forming a group to offer each other help in maintaining and improving our physical, mental and emotional health? For more information contact Bill Weir. | |
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