This Sunday, April 15
9:30 a.m. FORUM:
"UU Spiritual Practices"
Leader: Beth Gohdes. "Spiritual practice" what does that mean? What is the purpose of engaging in a "practice?" Using the UUA's curriculum on the eight spheres of spiritual practices, we'll uncover the meaning and manifestations of a well rounded spiritual life by exploring one sphere at each session. We will introduce or re-introduce ourselves to a variety of practices with both Eastern and Western roots. This is experiential so be prepared to participate! This Sunday: Artistic Practices-- exploration of creative practices including writing, drawing, and painting.
10:30 a.m. ASSEMBLY: "Humanism at the National Level"
Carol Wintermute, Class 1 of the Humanist Institute & Kevin Watson, Class 17 of the Humanist Institute. Carol Wintermute, past Director of Religious Education at FUS will share about how the Humanist Institute began and where it is going today. Kevin Watson, FUS member will share from his experiences as a current student and the work this program has inspired him to do. The Humanist Institute exists to equip humanists to become effective leaders, spokespersons, and advocates in a variety of organizational settings, including within the humanist movement itself. Come learn more about the Humanist Institute and First Unitarian Society's unique place in its history, as well as its future.
Click here to view descriptions of upcoming Sunday programs.
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Reminders
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FUS is now tweeting on a regular basis. Our handle is @fusminneapolis. Financial Information Current year pledge projections have a shortfall of nearly $10,000. If you haven't increased your pledge in recent years, now would be a wonderful 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. FUS financial reports are available from Will Hegeman in the FUS office.
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Greetings from Mount Curve! 
Spring has sprung and there's a lot going on at FUS this season! Save the date May 16 for the FUS Annual Meeting. May 6 is Music Sunday. And there's a great concert offered at FUS on May 12. Read on to learn more. Click here to view the FUS calendar, and scroll through the dates to see descriptions of upcoming Sunday programs.
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Monthly Poetry Group Tonight
Friday, April 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
This month we will explore our relationship to the natural world through poetry about spring. How has the season been reflected in poetry? As a time of regeneration, of growth, of hope, of new beginnings? Can a good poet help us appreciate or better take stock of the season? Of our lives? I will bring a few poems for us to consider. If you have a favorite spring poem, bring some copies to share for discussion. We meet in the FUS library. Light refreshments will be served. Facilitated by Audrey Kingstrom in collaboration with the Humanists of MN.
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RE Registration Forms
Registration forms for the Religious Explorers Program have been mailed out, so please fill them out and get them in by the last week in April. Don't know where those darn forms are? Just go to the FUS website at and you will find them under the RE section! Or click here.
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MUUSJA Annual Meeting
Sunday, April 29, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
at First Unitarian Society (and webcast)
Featuring Hennepin County Attorney, Mike Freeman, on the Voter ID constitutional amendment.
MN UU Social Justice Alliance (www.muusja.org) is the statewide group organizing UUs for systemic social change.
All are welcome to join us for a light lunch starting at 12:15 and webcast of our statewide meeting.
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The Alliance Meets
The program for the May 2 meeting will feature David Paxson speaking on "World Population Balance/Current Forecasts of Population Growth and Sustainability." This program begins at 11:00 a.m. followed by lunch at noon catered by the Wedge and a brief business meeting. Luncheon tickets for $8 go on sale at 10:45 a.m.
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Eat 'n Meet Programming
The programs after the Eat 'n Meet meal on Wednesday, May 2 are:
- a screening of the film The 800 Mile Wall, an "unflinching look at a failed US border strategy that many believe violates fundamental human rights"
- a speaker from Boys to Men, which offers healthy challenges to growth as alternatives to dangerous choices available to urban youth.
For more information on these programs, click here and scroll down.
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 Music Sunday, May 6
"Richer than Wealth: Shakespeare, Sonnets, Spring"
Steve Dobrogosz, American composer and jazz pianist, will charm you with his delightful settings of Shakespeare sonnets. From classical, to jazz, to rock, the piece is a bouquet of styles! Jean Francaix's "Flower Clock" will feature Michal Rogalski playing the spectacular oboe solo! Click here to learn more!
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Mark Morrison Reed
May 7, at FUS at 7:00 p.m.
Mark Morrison Reed is a well-known Unitarian Universalist minister who has written extensively on the African American experience within Universalism, Unitarianism and Unitarian Universalism. Mark is the author of Been in the Storm So Long, Black Pioneers in a White Denomination, Darkening the Doorways: Black Trailblazers and Missed Opportunities in Unitarian Universalism, and In Between: Memoir of an Integration Baby. He will be speaking and signing books at FUS on Sunday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m.
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Roy Zimmerman Concert
Roy Zimmerman is returning to FUS with a concert of original and satirical songs May 12, at 8:00 p.m. To hear a sample of his music click the video link above.
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Project Homeless Connect
Please sign up today to be part of Project Homeless Connect at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Monday, May 14. The space will be set up with many tables, rooms, and areas for the various services available and volunteers will assist the guests in connecting with the assistance they need or request. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Click here to volunteer.
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Annual Meeting May 16
Join us for dinner at 5:45 p.m. followed by the FUS Annual Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Assembly Hall on May 16. The Society's bylaws require that the membership meet annually to discuss and approve a variety of issues integral to the society, including approving new board members and next year's budget. Please contact the office at 612-377-6608 by May 9 if you will require childcare for the meeting.
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Volunteers Needed
Do you enjoy having Loring Park across the street from FUS? One way to show your appreciation is to volunteer to help with the soup lunch on May 20. The proceeds constitute our contribution to the Friends of Loring Park, which helps to maintain it, and gives us status as recognized good neighbors by contributing to its upkeep. To volunteer contact Laney Ohmans.
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Saying Good-bye There are a variety of events planned to say good-bye and celebrate Kendyl's ministry. Mark your calendars and join us!
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Catholic Outreach
Forty percent of us are former Catholics. For the next several Sundays, ministerial intern Diggitt McLaughlin will be at Sunday's Ask Me table to hear their stories. The goal: outreach to Catholics among us and to Catholic Humanists in the Twin Cities whose faith is under Vatican assault.
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Making Your Summer Plans?
Consider spending five days at Camp StarTrail in Nebraska. Our theme speaker, Rev. Nate Walker, is doing creative things at his church in Philadelphia. Come hear his vision for vibrant and relevant UU religious community. All housing is air-conditioned, and the company and the food are great! This summer's dates are July 29 to August 3, 2012. More information here. Early registration deadline is May 10.
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