This Sunday, January 29
9:30 a.m. FORUM:
"Sunday Forum Book Discussion"
The Moral Landscape by Sam Harris-begins Sunday, January 29 at 9:30 a.m. and continues on February 5 and 12. A number of copies of the book are available at the FUS bookstore or you may secure one of your own. We will begin our study of Harris' book on the 29th with a short video presentation by Sam Harris as he speaks about the intersection of science and values. Facilitated by Audrey Kingstrom.
10:30 a.m. ASSEMBLY: "Life Calls Us On"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons. It is wisely said that the only certain thing is change, and change appears to be in the wind for FUS. What makes ministers come and go, and how do congregations maintain their coherence while that happens? There is much to learn, both from living through a time of suspense, and then saying goodbye well, assuming that is how it turns out. We will also hear perspectives from a couple of congregational leaders about the process before us.
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
Sermon Audio Files Now you can listen to sermons anytime! MP3 recordings of most sermons are available now on the web site. Enjoy! Check it out here.
FUS Library The catalog of the contents of the FUS Library can be accessed through our web site, or by clicking here. 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. 
FUS is now tweeting on a regular basis. Our handle is @fusminneapolis. Financial Information FUS financial reports are available from Will Hegeman in the FUS office.
The First Unitarian Winter 2012 A quarterly publication of the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis. Click here to read (and print, if you prefer) the latest edition. |
|
|
Greetings from Mount Curve! 
Read the important special announcement directly below about the Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons. Mark your calendar for a wonderful lecture and book signing and a Cinnamon Roll Sunday! Scroll down to learn more about these and other great opportunities. Click here to view the FUS calendar, and scroll through the dates to see descriptions of upcoming Sunday programs.
|
|
Special Announcement
Our senior minister, the Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons, informs us that she has accepted an invitation from the search committee of the All Souls UU Church in Kansas City, Missouri, to be presented to the congregation as the candidate for their new minister. A congregational vote on this candidacy will take place on February 26, after which we will know for certain whether Kendyl will be leaving FUS and moving to Kansas City. Read her letter to the congregation here, and more information from the Board of Trustees here.
|
New Exhibit
The foyer art gallery will feature the work of St. Paul artist, Anita Ophoven, starting Sunday, January 29 through Sunday, March 4. Anita works are densely worked drawings, mostly in colored pencil. Anita lives part time in Australia and the remainder of the year in St. Paul. She has exhibited widely in the twin cities.
|
Cinnamon Rolls
February 5
Need we say more? Home-made, fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon 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.
|
|
Adult Credo Class
February 5, 11:30, Dietrich Room. The Online Credo class needs three more participants in order to work well. If you have been thinking of participating, be sure to plan to attend the rescheduled orientation lunch, after the service on February 5. You need to be at the orientation in order to connect with a writing partner, but after that all the meetings are web chats until the presentation of the completed credos, which will take place in May. Let Kendyl know if you have questions about this process, and please join in the fun!
|
Projected Shortfall Current year pledge projections have a shortfall of nearly $20,000. If you haven't increased your pledge in recent years, now would be a wonderfully time to ensure FUS remains financially stable. You can submit a revised pledge form to Will in the office weekdays or Sundays. Download the 2011-12 pledge form here.
|
|
Passports to Social Justice
February 5
Passports to Social Justice is a "trip" affordable to all FUS members. They will be available beginning on Sunday, February  5th during social hour. The Passports offer ideas for ways that members and their children can be actively engaged in social justice work. Complete five activities and turn them back to the Social Justice table or to the FUS office by April 1. When 50 are completed, the FUS Bookstore will donate $600 to Bright Water Montessori Preschool in North Minneapolis. To see a video, click here. Bright Water is part of NAZ. Bright Water will use the donation to buy books for their preschoolers. Last year the Bookstore donated 60 flash drives to the residents of Nicollet Square.
|
Make a Card
February 5
There will be a Valentine making table set up in the Lower Assembly during Social Hour for anyone and everyone to make a card which will be used by our Caring Circles Committee to send to those people in the congregation that we don't see much. Please stop by the table and make a great Valentine card!
|
 Valentine's Gifts
February 12
Looking for that perfect Valentine's Day Gift? The Senior High Group has the answer! They will be selling hand designed JOY and LOVE statues. The statues will come with a card that reads: Happy Valentine's Day ... JOY and LOVE to you! These statues were purchased in support of the Hammer Institute which works to help adults with different abilities live an independent life and were individually designed by the Senior High Youth Group at the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis for your enjoyment!
|
|
Marriage Amendment
Monday, February 13, 6:30 - 8:30, at FUS
The national conversation about marriage and same-sex relationships has arrived in Minnesota. Come hear Ralph Wyman, Director and Organizer for the Minnesota UU Social Justice Alliance, present a short, accessible training on how best to talk about why marriage matters to LGBT Minnesotans - and to us all. We'll explore ways to move conversations in helpful directions, and have time to practice together. Light refreshments served. RSVPs to sac@firstunitarian.org helpful but not required.
|
 Religion, Science and Democracy
Save the Date: February 17
"'Whenever the people are well informed' an optimistic Thomas Jefferson wrote, 'they can be trusted with their own government.' Sure-but what if the people have no clue?"
-Rolling Stone Readers Guide
Minnesota author Shawn Otto will speak on "Religion, Science and Democracy" and sign books at FUS. Refreshments will be served. Click here for more information. |
|
|
|
 Lead an Assembly?
The Summer Assemblies Committee wants to make sure that ALL members of FUS have an opportunity to be an integral part of a successful summer series. They believe that the opportunity to conceive and deliver a presentation on a summer Sunday morning is not only a chance to share something important about yourself with your community here, but also an incredible moment for spiritual growth. Click here for more information and a proposal form. |
|
|
