9:30 a.m. FORUM: "How to Turn Republicans and Democrats into Americans" Leader: Bill Weir. If we are truly a democracy-if voters get to size up candidates for a public office and choose the one they want-why don't the elections seem to change anything? Because we elect our leaders, and they then govern, in a system that makes cooperation almost impossible and incivility nearly inevitable, a system in which the campaign season never ends and the struggle for party advantage trumps all other considerations. This forum discusses an "Atlantic Monthly" article on how we can change our political system to serve the common good. 
10:30 a.m. ASSEMBLY: "Gentle Rest, Gentle Light" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons. The tradition of Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) calls upon us to confront the reality of death as a constant companion in the course of our everyday lives, and urges us to remain in relationship with the community of the dead whose memories continue to influence us. In a culture that demands constant emotional fortitude and resilience, we must remind ourselves to cherish the profound reflections that loss, grief, and memory have taught us. The FUS Chorus and Orchestra will enrich our reflections with another superb modern requiem. 10:30 a.m. For the Children Children K-5 will experience a special puppet production about the Day of the Dead by ArtStart, and experience an ofrenda with pictures of loved ones who have died. Click here to learn more. Upper grade classes will meet as usual. 11:30 a.m. Hands-On Service Project During social hour help assemble flash drive key chains for Nicolett Square residents. They are a gift from the FUS Bookstore to Nicolett Square and earned by FUS members completing Passports to Social Justice last year.
Click here to view descriptions of upcoming Sunday programs.
|
FUS Email Contacts
Religious Education
Unitarian FLASH Editor
Phone: 612-377-6608
Fax: 612-377-2151 |
Reminders
Eat 'n Meets Every Friday evening at 5:45 p.m. through November 17 you are invited to gather for a delicious supper, conversation and various programming offerings. Even if you have other evening plans, stop by FUS for a great dinner. Child care is provided. Click HERE for more information. The Alliance Meets November 2 Luncheon ticket sales for $8 begin at 10:45 a.m. with the program starting at 11 a.m. Luncheons catered by the Wedge begin at 12:00 noon with business meetings immediately following. Sponsorships YOU can sponsor flowers or refreshments for a Sunday morning service. Click HERE to learn more! Email Addresses All FUS email addresses now end with "@firstunitarian.org" NOT "@firstunitariansociety.org". Please update your addresses so your email will get delivered. Pledges for FY 2011-12 If you wish to increase 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. |
|
|
Greetings from Mount Curve! 
Come to the Requiem this Sunday, October 30. The FUS Chorus and Orchestra will present Bob Chilcott's version of the Requiem. Children will experience a special puppet production by ArtStart and an ofrenda. See more on the left. Click here to view the FUS calendar, and scroll through the dates to see descriptions of upcoming Sunday programs.
|
|
Follow FUS on Twitter
FUS is now tweeting on a regular basis. Wondering what's being said? Follow FUS on Twitter and find out! Our handle is @fusminneapolis.
|
 Congregational Vote
November 20
In preparation for the congregational vote on November 20, join FUS members and friends for discussion with board members about the possibility of hiring a second minister.
Click HERE for the dates and times of the discussion sessions AND to see what Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons said about this idea in a recent sermon. Also, watch the web site for the Sunday Sundown Salon on November 6 at 8:00 p.m. This is an online discussion with Kendyl and board members about this important proposal and vote. This is a great solution for those who can't attend a discussion session in person. |
Interfaith Forums
Four Steps to Healing a Decade of 9/11 Strife
Come to the Minneapolis Interfaith Forums on Thursday evenings November 3-November 17 and the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on November 24 at 10:00 a.m. Learn more by clicking here.
|
|
3 Days Left to let us know what you think!
During the month of October, we are asking for feedback from members on the FUS Web site. We have created a short, ten-question survey asking for your input on the current Web site. Love the FUS Web site and want to see continue to grow? Fill out a survey! Frustrated with the FUS Web site and want to see it improve? Fill out a survey!
We appreciate all comments. Please fill out the survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SGNDJ85
by October 31, 2011. For additional information, please contact Membership Director Laney Ohmans at 612-377-6608 ext. 104.
|
|
Panel Discussion 
Children and youth with Autism and characteristics along the autism spectrum such as Asperger's, are being identified more and more and families and institutions are struggling to do their best for these kids. First Unitarian Society has several experts in this area of Autism/Asperger's and will be doing a panel discussion here on Friday, November 4 at 6:45 p.m. Please come if you are interested in this topic or are dealing with it in your family. Bring your friends, family and others who you think will be interested! Click HERE for more information.
|
|
Cinnamon Rolls!
Cinnamon Rolls are coming!
Enjoy home-made, fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon rolls on Sunday, November 6. Rolls will be for sale in the Lower Assembly Hall after the service for $3.00 each. Buy one to eat right away, buy more to take home and enjoy later. Proceeds will help send our Senior High Youth to GA in Arizona next summer.
|
|
Winter Clothing Drive
During the month of November you can bring new or gently used and clean coats, hats, scarves and ski gloves to the Lower Level Foyer at FUS on Sunday mornings. See the specifics about the need at the SAC table in the Lower Assembly Hall.
Most needed are coats, dark knitted caps and ski-type gloves for men, and lengths of 60 inch polar fleece cut in 12 inch lengths, in plain, dark colors, such as black, navy, brown.
|
 Move to Amend Move to Amend; End Corporate Rule and Build Democracy
Tuesday, November 8, 7:00 p.m. Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
Tickets are $5 at the door or in advance: 612-338-1548 or 612-871-2229
Sponsored by the Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers
For more information, go to www.MoveToAmend.org
|
|
Money, Society and the Spirit
A workshop presented by Richard Kotlarz and Steven Gorg. What is the real story behind all the bad economic news? Location: Macalester College (Old Main, Room 009) Grand and Snelling Avenues, St. Paul. Repeated every Tuesday through December 13, 2011, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
|
|
|
Circle Suppers
Meet other FUS members through lively conversation and good food during small-group, potluck dinners once a month, January through April. New members and singles are encouraged to participate. Information is at the Ask Me table on Sundays or contact Lois Edwards. Sign up by November 15.
|
|
Let's Talk It is the hope of Jan Devor, Director of Religious Education at FUS, that all of our FUS families review a tool that Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota (PPMNS) created for families. PPMNS created a Let's Talk tablemat to be used at the dinner table to open up communication lines about a very broad range of general topics. The Let's Talk Tablemat questions focus on love, respect, relationships, friendship, health etc. and are appropriate for families with kids of any and all ages. Check it out! |
|
The First Unitarian
Autumn 2011A quarterly publication of the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis Click here to read (and print, if you prefer) the latest edition.
|
|
|
