This Sunday, October 14 9:30 a.m. FORUM: Results of the Congregational Survey
Leaders: Search Committee members. The Ministerial Search Committee will present information from the 2012 Congregational Survey. Come and see our results: What are our Demographics? What are our beliefs and religious traditions? What kind of Minister did the respondents want to see hired? Visual presentations of the data will be made, and there will be time for questions and comments.
10:30 a.m. Welcoming the Rainbow
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Pam Allen-Thompson. From new Minnesotans to new music; new technologies to new theologies, how do our congregations integrate the new while continuing to value the familiar? Diversity and inclusion - what is their gift to us?
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Reminders
Diggitt's Address Please remember to use two"i"s and two "t"s when addressing email to Diggitt at diggitt@firstunitarian.org to be sure your message reaches her. FUS Exchange Join our online community. For more information, click here. FUS Library The catalog of the contents of the FUS Library can be accessed through our web site, or by clicking here. Financial Information Download the new pledge form here. FUS financial reports are available from Will Hegeman in the FUS office. |
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Greetings from Mount Curve! 
Join us this Sunday for some warm, delicious fresh-baked cinnamon rolls and some excellent programming! Sign up to donate blood, plan to purchase your jack-O-lantern to support a great cause, and come to a session on ethical eating. Learn more about these opportunities below. Click here to view the FUS calendar, and scroll through the dates to see descriptions of upcoming Sunday programs.
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Cinnamon Roll Sunday 
Satisfy your senses on Sunday, October 14 by indulging in freshly baked cinnamon rolls. Enjoy one with your beverage of choice during the social hour and take a few home to enjoy later. Proceeds benefit the Senior High trip to Boston.
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Ethical Eating Series Continues 
Wednesday, October 24
Dietrich Room 7:00-8:30pm
This session is entitled "The Ethical Case for Veganism" presented by Rohit Ravindran of the Humanists of MN and Dallas Rising, Program Director for the Animal Rights Coalition. We will consider how the consequences of our actions help inform our values and how our values shape our food choices.
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Healing Work 
On Saturday, October 27 from 10:00am - 1:00pm, join other FUS volunteers as we clean up the Healing Gardens and prepare them for winter. No gardening equipment or experience is required. Please email Shannon to volunteer. The Healing Gardens at the Center for Victims of Torture in St. Paul provides a place for quiet reflection and peace to torture survivors.
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Carved Pumpkin Sale
Sunday, October 28Greet the trick-or-treaters who come to your door with a one-of-a-kind carved jack-O-lantern this Halloween. The Senior High Youth Group will be carving pumpkins for sale to raise funds for their trip to Boston. |
Blood Drive
October 28, 8:30am-12:30pm
The Memorial Blood Centers' Bloodmobile will be at FUS and you could help our community by  donating! To make an appointment, contact Curt Dederich - OR - to make an appointment online, click here and enter 9874 as the sponsor code. Then click on the event date to register. Please register by October 25. Eligibility question? Call the MBC nurse at (651) 332-7208. Thank you!
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 Monthly Poetry Group
Friday, October 26
Dietrich Room, 7:00-9:00pm
Please join fellow UUs and humanists for another evening of exploring the human experience through poetry. This month we are focusing on the child in us all through a look at children's poetry. Bring a family favorite to share if you have one--or a poem from your youth--along with a few copies to help foster discussion. Light refreshments will be served. Facilitated by Audrey Kingstrom.
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 Voting Amendment Forum
Sunday, October 14, 1:30-3:30pm
First Universalist Church, Chalice Room
3400 Dupont Ave S, Minneapolis
Join UUs for a 90-minute educational forum and Q&A with First Universalist member and Minnesota Secretary of State, Mark Ritchie. He will discuss the proposed constitutional amendment related to elections and voting. Rev. Justin Schroeder will introduce the program. It will be followed by a 30-minute MUUSJA action planning event. A light lunch will be served starting at 1:15pm.
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