This Sunday,
September 12
"Humanism- Then, Now and Tomorrow"
Modern Humanism has long and wide roots and found a home in the 1961 merger of Unitarian Universalists in a movement made up of people who had outgrown traditional religions and were building organizations that were committed to science, reason, and universal ethics based in naturalism and pragmatism. Has this movement lived up to its ideals and what do we need to do in the future to reach our goal to educate humanity to work intelligently for the common good of all?
ASSEMBLY at 10:30 a.m.
As the summer's heat begins to soften, we return to our regular meeting space in the Upper Assembly Hall, and kick off the formal program year at FUS. What do we carry forward from the summer changes? What do we leave behind? What doubts and fears stay with us, and what hopes abide? Please remember to bring the water that holds your special summer memories to add to our fountain, and keep in mind that what makes something sacred has partly to do with selection. We ask that you choose the one most important place/event to share with everyone.
Families will attend service together for the whole time. There will be nursery and preschool care available. Kindergarteners, Coming of Age youth and Senior High youth will be recognized at this service!
The Art Committee presents "On a Given Day /In Another Place" photographs by FUS member Chad Niemeyer, in the Foyer Gallery, starting September 12 and running through October 10.
Click here to view descriptions of upcoming Forums and Assemblies.
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Reminders
Publications Changes
Click here to learn more about the changes in FUS publications. And click here to learn more about the reasons behind the changes.
Missed a Sermon? Click Here and Listen!
But be patient! Recordings may take 20 seconds or more to load depending on the speed of your connection. Questions? Write to fussound@gmail.com with any questions and please be sure to include your name and number. |
FUS Email Contacts
Phone: 612-377-6608
Fax: 612-377-2151 | |
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Greetings from Mount Curve! 
The time has come again for our Ingathering Service and Water Celebration on September 12. Reconnect with your FUS community this season!
Click here to view the FUS calendar and see descriptions of upcoming assemblies.
Click here to view the Autumn edition of The First Unitarian. |
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9/11 Statement of Conscience
Joint Statement by the Minneapolis Downtown Clergy
"The controversy over a plan to build an Islamic Center  near Ground Zero in New York City has turned into a national debate. In places as far-flung as Tennessee, California, and Wisconsin, similar projects are being opposed, and a wave of Islamophobia appears to be sweeping the nation. ...
We, Christian, Jewish, and Unitarian/Universalist leaders in Minneapolis deplore the fear that is driving these actions, and we call on all responsible religious and political leaders to stand with our Muslim brothers and sisters in this difficult time. Further, we reassert a shared and central value of our various faiths, a value that is also essential to American democracy: the free exercise and expression of all religious traditions and opinions."
To read the statement in its entirety, click here.
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Global Neighbors
Our theme for 2010-2011 is "Global Neighbors." We begin with a special collection for the UUSC-UUA Joint Pakistan Flood Relief Fund to aid those affected by massive and ongoing flooding in Pakistan at the Assembly on September 12.
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Religious Explorers Update  * Ingathering Sunday, September 12, families will attend service together for the whole time. There will be nursery and preschool care available. Kindergarteners, Coming of Age youth and Senior High Youth will be recognized at this service! * Religious Education Explorers Program begins on September 19 so be sure your children and youth are registered and on the group lists. You can register for the program at the FUS website. * We welcome Maureen Hunt as the lead teacher in the preschool room. * K-3 graders will have permanent name tags located at the bottom of the adult name tag board. If older youth want name tags they should contact Teresa West.
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Women's Awareness Group!
The Women's Awareness Group will meet on Monday, September 13, at the home of Mibs Pearson; Ruth Agar is the cohost. FUS women are invited to join the group for the start of its 28th season starting at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck, followed by an open-forum discussion and making plans for the coming year.
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Homeless is my address, not my name.
Experience the opening celebration event of this powerful audio/photo exhibition created from hundreds of conversations with individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Hennepin County.
Wednesday, September 15, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
at Burnet Gallery, Le Meridien Chambers Hotel. On exhibit September 10-19, 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily. Admission is free. Click here for more information.
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Sign Up Sunday
September 19, 2010
Be sure to give yourself some extra time to explore your options for making connections and getting involved in the FUS community. During social hour representatives of many committees, programs, and groups will be available to share information and talk with you.
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Bikes and Furniture 
Donate your adult-sized bikes and gently-used furniture for the use of people who are homeless, or recently-housed folks, in our community. Items will be collected on Saturday, September 25, 9:00-noon in the parking lot behind Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church (across from the Walker Art Center). Learn more at www.dceh.org.
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Peace Ball 
The Peace Ball is coming up on Saturday, September 25. This is a fundraiser for NAZ. Can we have an FUS table at the Ball? To support this effort, email Carol Koepp.
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Volunteers Needed  Autumnal Equinox Celebration
Sunday, September 26
Assembly: 10:30 a.m., Luncheon: 11:45 a.m.
We need volunteers to cook, serve, setup, cleanup, and sell luncheon tickets. Please contact Audrey or sign up in the Lower Assembly Hall at Sunday social hour.
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Fire Drill? 
Do you remember what to do in case of a fire drill during forum or assembly hour? Brush-up on FUS's evacuation procedures by clicking here. |
Memorial Service 
A memorial service for long-time FUS member Gary Joselyn will be held at FUS on October 9 at 10:00 a.m.
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Retreat to the Woods
 Save the weekend of October 8 -10 for the annual FUS Retreat to the Woods at beautiful Baker Near-Wilderness Settlement in Long Lake, Minnesota, less than an hour's drive from FUS. Join your First Unitarian friends for a weekend of fellowship, relaxation, and renewal. You'll enjoy great food, hiking and biking trails, canoeing, and much more. You can tent or stay in rustic cabins. More details and registration to follow. Make plans now to join us for this fun, relaxing weekend!
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Northside Update 
Learn what ambitious and amazing efforts are underway on the Northside under the direction of the PEACE Foundation. The Northside Achievement Zone or NAZ has a new website where you can sign up to get the NAZ Flash and learn about volunteer opportunities. This is where you can find out how to be involved on the Northside.
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