This Sunday, January 27
9:30am Why Does Anyone Believe - Anything?
Ghosts, gods, conspiracies, and politics. A new book, The Believing Brain, by Michael Shermer, founder of Skeptic magazine, explains why human brains are "hard wired" to believe. Beliefs are what the brain makes. Beliefs are based on finding patterns-even where none exist-and giving those patterns meaning, intention, and agency-evil spirit, benevolent being, or conspirator. Neuroscience and cognitive research show how we first form beliefs and then look for reasons to support them. Fortunately, science provides tools to separate real from imaginary agents. Lois Edwards will provide an overview of this exciting book and lead a discussion. Come whether or not you've started reading it. (Available at Hennepin Library, also paperback and e-book.)
10:30am Spirituality for the Skeptic Speaker: Rev. Dr. Pam Allen-Thompson.
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Greetings from Mount Curve!
Check out the latest Ministerial Search Update by clicking here. The committee is on schedule and moving into a critical phase of the process! Join us tonight for Poetry or a discussion group on Liberal Parenting and again on Sunday for some great programming for skeptics. Click here to view the FUS calendar, and scroll through the dates to see descriptions of upcoming Sunday programs.
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 Confluence
Read the latest issue of this publication from the First Unitarian Society (FUS) Board of Trustees by clicking here. Confluence keeps members and friends of FUS up to date on the Trustees' work and leadership.
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Liberal Parenting Discussion Group  Friday, January 25 Topics such as how to work with your child's school on bullying; talking to children about God; Humanist approach to religious holidays, etc. Childcare provided. For more information contact Molly Illes. |
Poetry Group 
Friday, January 25, 7:00pm
Please join us for another evening of poetry reading and discussion. This month we will look to poets to speak about the human need for purpose in our lives. Whatever gem you find on the topic, bring enough copies for all (8-10 should do). Or just come to participate in the discussion. Facilitated by Audrey Kingstrom.
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Tenets of Humanism 
Sundays, January 27, February 3 and 10, 7:00-8:30pm
Audrey Kingstrom, presenter.
Do you want to explore the humanist lifestance for yourself? Or are you interested in learning how to explain humanism to others? Then this three week series surveying the basic tenets of humanism is for you. Facilitated by Audrey Kingstrom in collaboration with the Humanists of MN.
January 27 - Introduction to Naturalism
February 3 - Introduction to Ethics
February 10 - Introduction to Meaning and Purpose
Click here to learn more.
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The Bible for Humanists Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30pm, January 29, February 5,19,26, and March 5. Led by Wendy Jerome. We'll cover both the Old and New Testaments from historical perspectives, discovering the persistence of much-older ancient Near Eastern poetry and myth, revealing changing physical environment, economic, and societal concerns. Favorite bible stories, what the bible really says about women, the environment, and same-sex relationships, and archaeology, too! Drop in or come for the whole series. |
Night of Awe  Saturday, February 2The Tate Lab event is full, but we're still signing people up for a lasagna dinner at FUS, followed by a TED talk for adults while the kids enjoy a Magic and Science show by Brodini. Tickets are on sale today in the Lower Assembly Hall. This event is sponsored by the Religious Education Committee and the Seasonal Celebrations Team. Click here for more information. |
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Cinnamon Rolls
Need we say more?  Sunday, February 3Home-made, fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon rolls will be for sale in the Lower Assembly Hall after the service for $3.00 each or 4 for $10.00. Buy one to eat right away, buy more to take home and enjoy later. Proceeds to benefit The Alliance.
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The Alliance Wednesday, February 6, 11:00am Our scheduled speaker is not able to attend, but Mary deLaittre, President of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation will provide an enjoyable, thought-provoking presentation instead. See the Alliance web page for more information. |
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Website Redesign The work is well underway, thanks to the co-Project Managers Paul Riedesel and Bob Aderhold and the task force: Krista Johansen Dederich, Curt Dederich, Mykenna Cepek, Kevin Watson, Cory Devor and JD Rickard. Initial meeting facilitated by Laney Ohmans.
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Peace Corp Presentation Follow Up
If you enjoyed the Forum on January 13 and are interested in donating to the projects Gaea Dill-D'Ascoli and Jason Ritenour are involved in, you can do so by clicking here. Your donation will support the youth leadership development camp they will be running in May. The camp focuses on gender-equal leadership and provides the participants with new skills in communications, leadership, sexual and reproductive health, teamwork and trust.
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