This Sunday, June 16
Differences to Be Shared
Speaker: Rev. Wendy Jerome
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Phone: 612-377-6608
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Greetings from Mount Curve!
We don't want to jinx it, but summer might finally be here! There are many fun and casual activities happening at the First Unitarian Society, from the Summer Solstice Revels celebration to fellowship-based social justice activities. Read on for more! Click here to view the FUS calendar, and scroll through the dates to see descriptions of upcoming Sunday programs.
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Summer Solstice Revels
Friday, June 21
6:30 p.m.
Lower Assembly Hall
Savor the longest day with a picnic supper, kids' activities, Midsummer Revels Program, music by the Eclectics for listening and dancing, and campfire circle (weather permitting).
Learn more about the food, fun, entertainment (including a kazoo contest!), and ticket prices here.
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June Social Justice Activities
The legislative session is over and now it's time to engage in social justice activities that foster fellowship.
For more information about any of these activities or to sign up, please contact your Social Justice Coordinator, Shannon Williams. |
Sofa and Spokes
Saturday, June 22,
9 a.m. - Noon
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
Do you have gently used furniture or an adult bike that you no longer use or need? Please consider donating it! Your donation will go to a homeless person who needs furniture for a new apartment or a bike for transportation.
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Toiletry Kit Making for the Dignity Center
Sunday, June 23
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Chalice Room 
This is a fast and family-friendly way to make a difference! Meet in the Chalice Room at 11:45 to assembly toiletry kits. Supplies will be provided, but if you'd like to make a donation, please bring NEW, UNOPENED travel sized toiletries or a cash donation that morning.
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Justice Breakfast
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Common Roots Cafe
2558 Lyndale Ave. S.
We spend a lot of time during the program year planning programs and "doing the business" of the social justice committee. On this morning, let's get together and just talk! It will be a great way to get to know each other and an opportunity to discuss current events.
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FUS Book Club:
The New Jim Crow
Sundays, July 21 - August 25
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Dietrich Room
Facilitated by Barbara Wallace
Racial profiling, criminalization, and mass incarceration of African Americans and other people of color constitute today's legal system for institutionalized racism, discrimination, and exclusion. Author Dr. Michelle Alexander exposes today's racial caste system and how to resist it.
This summer, you are invited to read the book and discuss this social justice issue at our First Unitarian Society book club.
For more information, please click here.
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Back from Boston! 
The youth group presents a $4,000 check from the First Unitarian Society Service Auction to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee.
The youth group near the end of their UU history tour.
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Values in Action On Thursday, June 13, members Mary Ann Lundquist, Wanda McCaa, and Terrell Brown joined other members of the Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness for a meeting with Mayor Rybak.
The meeting advocated for additional affordable housing and investment in the Minneapolis Affordable Housing Trust Fund. |
Web News
Managing Our Website
We are very proud of the new website that was unveiled in April. Management of the site is handled by the web team of Bob Aderhold, Paul Riedesel and Curt Dederich. They are responsible for keeping the site current and looking attractive to visitors.
The overall appearance, content and page structure were designed to be user-friendly. The team is in regular contact with the major program areas to keep the site current. In addition, you may request website updates or enhancements by putting your request in writing and sending it to the team mailbox which is continuously monitored.
Staying Connected If you are not already participating in our online community, the FUS Exchange, you are missing out on interesting conversations, breaking news, and a chance to know your fellow members better. The Exchange is a "list-serve" where email sent to a single address is shared with all list members. We have around 120 members but that is not even half of our congregation. For a summary of what the list is about and a link to subscribe, please visit |
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