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This Sunday,
July 10
Art Exhibit Canvas(ing) Against Torture: Torture Makes Victims of Us All is on display now through July 24. Exhibitors: Ann Mohler, Terri Stark, Jane Evershed, Kirk Anderson, Hend Al-Mansour, Leili T. Pritschet and Sandra Barnhouse. Closing reception and program Sunday, July 24 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cosponsored by Amnesty International, Twin Cities Chapters, The Center for Victims of Torture, Women Against Military Madness.
Click here to view descriptions of upcoming Sunday programs.
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FUS Email Contacts
Phone: 612-377-6608
Fax: 612-377-2151 |
Job Opening
FUS is seeking a new Membership Coordinator! If you, or someone you know, is interested in an exciting, part-time opportunity to spread the FUS message, check out the job posting on the FUS website by clicking here.
Reminders
Retreat to the Woods October 7-9, 2011 - mark your calendars! Awareness Groups Meet Both groups meet on July 11. Women's meets at 6:30 at the home of Barb Lutz for a potluck and discussion on book recommendations. Contact Barb or Adele Hansen to RSVP and for directions. Men's meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Library at FUS.
Pledges for FY 2011-12 We've started a new pledge fiscal year. If you wish to change your current pledge, please stop by the office and fill in a new pledge form. Pledges roll forward from year to year unless you notify the office of any changes. Thank you! Financial Information FUS financial reports are available from Will Hegeman in the FUS office. |
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The First Unitarian
Summer 2011
A quarterly publication of the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
Click here to read (and print, if you prefer) the latest edition.
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Greetings from Mount Curve! 
Click here to view the FUS calendar, and scroll through the dates to see descriptions of upcoming Sunday programs.
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Service Sunday
Assembly July 10, 10:30 a.m.
Leader: Jim Tincher.
Join us for FUS' annual commitment to making a difference in our community by completing discrete, manageable volunteer projects such as Greenway cleaning, painting, preparing sandwiches for delivery to centers for the homeless, and more - followed by picnic lunch and catching up with your friends at FUS. Click here to learn more.
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Don Maxwell Memorial Service
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Don and Shirley Maxwell
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Our candle of memory was lighted on June 19 in memory of Don Maxwell, April 5, 1928-June 13, 2011. A service of memory will be held at FUS on Sunday, July 10, at 5:30. Click here to sign the online guest book.
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UU Film Festival
Don't miss the UU Uptown Summer Film Festival on Immigration! Two Locations Four Free Films Popcorn and Soft Drinks Lively Discussion Click here for more information.
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Creating a Culture of Peace:
INTERFAITH Training in the Spirituality and Practice of Active Nonviolence for Personal and Social Change
July 29-31, Retreat House, Circle Pines, MNThis weekend training helps individuals and groups find their personal power and develop skills to stand firm on their values while responding constructively and with compassion in difficult situations. You will discover your own power to make changes. You will strengthen your peacemaking skills and plan ways to apply your learning to everyday life - in families and workplaces, in schools, congregations and organizations. You will work on issues and projects that are your passion. For more information click here: CCP and to register click here.
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Save the Toiletries!
For the Dignity Center, that is. If you are going on a trip, please save the hotel soap, shampoo and lotion and bring them to the Dignity Center, which regularly gives clients toiletry kits of travel-size items. Thanks!
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Read This Blog NOW
Opening Sunday for the next program year will be on 9/11. FUS staff is working with the Iraqi American Reconciliation Project in preparation for that day. We will have Iraqi art in the Gallery, a forum presentation by Luke Wilcox (read below) about his trip to Iraq and IARP's water project will be incorporated into the FUS water ceremony. Iraqi American Reconciliation Project's Communications and Development Director, Luke Wilcox, is in Najaf, Iraq until July 20th. He is working with the Muslim Peacemaker Teams, IARP's partner NGO in Iraq. To hear more about Luke's adventures in Najaf, check out his blog. You can receive e-mail updates of Luke's new blog entries by entering your e-mail address on the right hand side of his blog.
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Bargain Hunters' Challenge
Do you love to find a bargain? Well as you're looking, look for the Dignity Center too. Needed items are: backpacks, office supplies, wallets, and hand towels.
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The Perfect Project
Here's a great project to do this summer with your kids, yourself or a group of your friends. Put together toiletry kits. They consist of the following items: soap, lotion, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, disposable razor, small shaving cream. All are put into a quart sized baggie. If you have extra used hand towels, you can put one in a toiletry kit. All items can be purchased at the dollar stores. Kits can be donated to the Dignity Center.
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A UU Pilgrimage
Join other UUs on a pilgrimage to Transylvania and Hungary to experience the historic roots of Unitarianism as you explore this fascinating area of Europe. Plan now for June 4-18, 2012. Click here for more details.
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General Assembly 2011 Highlights
Learn about the UUA denominational meeting, General Assembly, held in June in Charlotte SC by clicking here.
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