This Sunday, March 10 9:30am Transgenderism Issues and Discussion
Transgenderism is a broad and complex topic. Curious? Have questions? A panel of trans and allied FUS members will provide answers from their personal and professional experiences. Educational handouts too! So please join Mykenna and Annetta Cepek, Justin Anderson, Robin Raianiami and Mike Lamprecht to learn more about the wide variety of topics within the "T" in GLBT. Bring your questions and wonderings and we will do our best to answer. We plan this hour to be a relaxed, open time of exchange and we look forward to seeing you there. Oh! Don't forget your coffee. We will have muffins.
10:30am
The Legacy of Women Humanists Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Pam Allen-Thompson.
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Reminders
FUS Publications Stay updated - read the most recent editions below.
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!
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. 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. The FUS Library is also on Facebook, click here to connect. 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!
Be sure to join us this Sunday for some excellent programming, save the dates for candidating week, and learn about the Setting the Table campaign below. On Sunday, March 17 enjoy a craft and conversation, a sing-along, Don Shelby speaking on climate change, and a brunch all in celebration of Spring Equinox. Click here to view the FUS calendar, and scroll through the dates to see descriptions of upcoming Sunday programs.
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Setting the Table
The Setting the Table stewardship campaign is underway! Letters will be going out this week to all pledging households. When you receive it, please take a moment to review all the information. It will contain data about both your current pledge and a suggested increase as well as the pledge form itself. We are in a great position to set our table for the future-- how can you help?
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Candidating Week 
The FUS ministerial candidate will spend the week of April 7-14 at FUS, preaching sermons on both Sundays and spending time with FUS committees and groups getting to know people, answering questions and listening to concerns. Now is the time for FUS Committee Chairs and group leaders to schedule time with the candidate by contacting the Search Committee at search@firstunitarian.org with your request for a day and time (morning, afternoon, evening). Pot luck meals (breakfast, lunch or dinner) or dinners in member homes are encouraged. An FUS congregational meeting will take place on Sunday April 14 following the service to vote on calling the candidate.
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Liberal Parenting Discussion Group  Sunday, March 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. The Humanist Household. Facilitated by Audrey Kingstrom. Humanism is not a set of beliefs to teach your children but a way to show them how to approach life. Come review the core philosophy of humanism and gain clarity in your parenting goals. We'll discuss the challenge of raising kids who must navigate being both authentic and tolerant when faced with intransigent religious belief. And, we'll share ideas on effective ways of putting our humanism into practice in our everyday living and parenting. For more information click here. |
Women's Awareness Group 
The group will meet on Monday, March 11 at the home of Mibs Pearson; Chris Tymchuck is the cohost. The potluck dinner begins at 6:30pm and is followed by check-ins and a lively discussion in an open forum. FUS women are invited to join us. Please RSVP to Mibs or Chris.
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Reproductive Justice Workshop
Last chance to sign up for the reproductive justice workshop series! Expand YOUR social justice work by delving into the multi-faceted work of reproductive justice, the UUA's Congregational Study/Action Issue for 2012-2016. Six Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00pm, beginning March 19. For more information, please explore the program description on the calendar. To sign up contact Shannon Williams; the sign up deadline is Tuesday, March 12!
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Book Discussion
March 14 and 21, 7:00pm
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the FUS Bookstore is hosting the author of Nonbeliever Nation June 7-9. In preparation, please join other readers, led by Bob Tapp and Bill Weir, in a book discussion. To sign up go to MeetUp.com, enter 55403, and search for "Unitarian." For more information contact Bill Weir.
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Spring Equinox Celebration
Sunday, March 17
Join us for a morning filled with activities to celebrate the arrival of Spring!
- 9:30 am: Meet in the Dietrich Room for muffins, nut breads, juice and conversation, and a spring craft for kids (and adults).
- 10:00 am: Spring Sing-Along with the Eclectics in the Upper Assembly Hall.
- 10:30 am: The Pageant of Spring: An intergenerational Assembly including a children's procession, poetry and music. Guest Speaker Don Shelby will discuss ways we can confront global climate change as stewards of the environment.
- 11:30 am: Spring Brunch in the Lower Assembly Hall. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for youth 18 and under, $20 family maximum. Vegan selections will be included.
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Donations Needed! 
We're ready to start cataloging donations. You can log onto the Service Auction Website (http://togetherauction.com/firstunitarian) and fill out your donation online. Click "Donate" at the top of the page and follow the instructions.
The annual Service Auction will be Saturday, March 23. Out of town or can't make it? No problem! You can still participate by sponsoring the event. Click here for more information. Tickets are on sale on Sundays in the Lower Assembly Hall.
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Justice Sunday
The theme of Justice Sunday, March 24, is "Choosing Compassionate Consumption" with an emphasis on food workers' rights. Do you have a story of working in the food industry or do you feel passionate about food ethics? Please contact Shannon Williams if you're willing to share your story during the Assembly.
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Save the Date 
The Annual Meeting is coming, so save the date of May 15. The Meeting will start with a dinner at 5:30 followed by a business meeting at 6:30. The board will be giving an update on our goals and there will be a vote to approve the next budget. If there are resolutions for consideration please contact either Bruce Nelson or Mike Illes so they can be included in the annual meeting packet to members.
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Prairie Star District Conference 
April 5-7, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
There is something for everyone at the Prairie Star District UU Annual Conference: Inspire the Future We Envision. Highlights include two major lectures, 24 workshop selections, children's activities, and a youth-led worship service. Friday night ends with a celebration of PSD's 50th anniversary, while Saturday night closes with entertainment by an acoustic blues guitarist. Sunday features the conference choir at the closing worship service. The business meeting will include voting on becoming a region. Early, discounted registration ends March 15.
Information about the Conference and registration is available here.
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New Era in UUism 
The proposal to merge three districts in the geographic center of the U.S. (Central Midwest, Heartland, and Prairie Star) into one MidAmerica Region has raised one central concern - how do we stay connected to other UU congregations, to other UUs, and to UU staff?
Learn more about regionalization here.
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GA Registration and Housing Now Open! 
Registration for General Assembly (GA) June 19-23, 2013 in Louisville, KY is now open! Click here for registration information and rates. The UUA also is now accepting hotel reservations for GA 2013. Click here to use the online reservation system to book, modify, or cancel hotel reservations.
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 Rev. Meg Riley, Senior Minister of the Church of the Larger Fellowship, will lead us in a week-long exploration of Poetry and Justice, a multigenerational summer camp experience to explore and celebrate Unitarian Universalism, July 28-August 2. A combination of retreat, conference, and camp, StarTrail has something for everyone. Accommodations range from hotel-style rooms to tenting in the meadow. To register and for further information click here.
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Or Emet's Passover Seder Celebration
Saturday, March 30, 5:00-8:00pm at FUS
You are invited to a Humanistic service with traditional Passover foods and potluck buffet. There is a small fee for visitors. Make reservations March 10-25 (or until limit reached) online here. Questions? Joan Barnett.
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