This Sunday, February 10
9:30am FUS Library Resources
Join Roger Rydberg of the FUS Library Committee as he gives a hands on demonstration of the multiple resources we have in our FUS library. Roger will walk us through the latest technologies that the congregation and individuals can use to increase our knowledge about multiple subjects and spread the word about humanism to the broader community. Join us in the library for this informative guided tour!
10:30am
Humanist/Darwin Recognition Speaker: Diggitt Mclaughlin, Intern Minister.
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FUS Email Contacts
Religious Education
Unitarian FLASH Editor
Phone: 612-377-6608
Fax: 612-377-2151 |
Reminders
Women's Awareness Group Monday, February 11, at the home of Wanda McCaa; Phyllis Galbraith is the cohost. The meeting will start at 6:30pm with a potluck supper, followed by Check-Ins and an "Open Forum" for our Discussion. FUS women are invited to join us. Please call Wanda or Phyllis to RSVP. FUS Exchange Join our online community. For more information, click here. Join Our Facebook Page! 
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 a 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 on Sunday for another Liberal Parenting Discussion Group at 9am, for the Forum and Assembly beginning at 9:30am, and the Tenets of Humanism class Sunday evening! And after service on Sunday, let them eat cake! Be sure to bid on your favorite home-made cake during the RE Cake Auction! 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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Ministerial Search Update 
"After review of a pool of talented ministerial prospects, the search committee has narrowed the field to a small group of 'pre-candidates' for the position of our next senior minister..." Click here to read more! |
Liberal Parenting Discussion Group  Sunday, February 10, 9:00am Please join us for rich discussions on parenting topics that affect our daily lives. All discussions are free and open to the public - nonmembers are welcome! Light refreshments and childcare are provided. Raising Children Who Understand White Privilege. Facilitated by Molly Illes. During this session, we will review Peggy McIntosh's article, "Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack" and discuss our feelings and answers to a few questions she poses about white privilege and get tips on how we can talk with our kids about it. For more information click here. |
Cake Auction
Sunday, February 10
During social hour bid on your favorite home-made cake to support the youth's heritage trip to Boston this May!
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Advocacy in Action 
Stop by the "Advocacy in Action" table in the Lower Assembly Hall on Sunday, February 10 and 17 to learn how to make a difference in just five minutes! There will be information about your representatives, how to contact them, and current legislation that needs action.
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Tenets of Humanism 
Sundays February 10 & 17, 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 series surveying the basic tenets of humanism is for you. Facilitated by Audrey Kingstrom in collaboration with the Humanists of MN.
February 10 - Introduction to Ethics
February 17 - Introduction to Meaning and Purpose
Click here to learn more.
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 Job Posting
Temporary Membership Coordinator The person filling this temporary, 20-hour-per-week position will help during the transition period through December 31, 2013. There is a possibility that a permanent position with similar responsibilities will be posted in the fall. For more information click here.
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Freedom to Marry Day Rally 
Freedom to Marry Day Rally on February 14 will be a key first step in working with state legislators to ensure that in 2013 Minnesota state law is changed to reflect our shared belief that loving and committed same-sex couples should have the freedom to marry. For more information and to RSVP click here.
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The Bible for Humanists Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30pm, February 19, 26, and March 5. Led by Wendy Jerome. We'll cover both the Old and New Testaments from historical perspectives. We'll discover the persistence of much-older ancient Near Eastern poetry and myth and reveal changing physical environment, economic, and societal concerns. We'll discuss 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. |
Day on the Hill
Join FUS members and the Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness (DCEH) at the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition Day on the Hill in St. Paul on Thursday, February 21. Day on the Hill provides a meaningful opportunity to share the importance of housing for communities across Minnesota with our Legislators! Register here. To carpool from HAUMC, please email Heidi.
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Music Sunday
Sunday, March 3  The First Unitarian Chorus and Orchestra Present: "The Aching Heart" A music odyssey of loss and healing Conducted by Dr. Jeff Stirling and Barbara Brooks We have all experienced loss that has shattered our heart. How can we recover and live fully again? Please join us as we travel through the stages of grief presenting music that beautifully depict this heroic journey. Works by Arvo Part, Eric Whitacre, Michael Tippett and Felix Mendelssohn will be featured. Click here for more information. |
Save the Date! 
The annual Service Auction will be Saturday, March 23. Please mark it in your calendar and consider donating to the cause. Donations will be solicited soon. Out of town or can't make it? No problem! You can still participate by sponsoring the event. Click here for more information.
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FUS Office Hours The FUS office is open Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm. Please call ahead if you need building access at other times: 612-377-6608.
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Prairie Star District Conference 
April 5-7, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Ready to celebrate 50 years of PSD? Registration is OPEN for our conference, "Inspire the Future We Envision"! We'll kick off Friday night with a banner parade, official welcome, a rousing address by the Rev. Stefan Jonasson, then CAKE, and party. More information about conference speakers and workshops is here.
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