Sunday, 3/25, 11am Service: “UUFF Social Justice: From Angels to Protesters.”
Led by Adele Coleman and Marty Faitak.
Sunday Adult Religious Education (ARE), 10 -10:45am:
ARE Discussion Group
:
Meets Downstairs.
“Moving from Great Rejection to Great Acceptance.”
Richard S. Gilbert, author of Build Your Own Theology, says that thinking one's way into Unitarian Universalism isn't difficult for many. Giving up on past security, symbols, or traditions can be difficult and emotional for some. Given your spiritual past, what has been easy for you about being a UU? What beliefs, practices or certainties do you sometimes miss?
Meditation
w
ill be held at 10:00, followed by a short reading and discussion between 10:30 - 10:45.
It doesnʼt matter what type of meditation you do, or if you have ever meditated before, you are welcome to come meditate in the
UUFF Annex building
(across Storer from UUFF in the west-nearest Storer-side of the annex). ALL ARE WELCOME. Enter through the front door.
RE for kids 5+: Today's 11 o'clock service is multi-generational, so kids will remain in the sanctuary with parents/guardians.
Sunday Nursery Services available 9:45 am – 12:15 pm
*Fair trade coffee, teas and chocolates will be available for sale in the Sanctuary before and after services. Please help support our coffee hour by purchasing items from the cabinet, located along the north wall of the Sanctuary*
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Our
Nancy McCartney
came through her recent surgery very well and will
going home from rehab soon. She'll need support (rides to appointments, meals, etc.), so if you can help, please let us know. Or better yet, give Nancy a call at
479-444-3670 to check in!
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Upcoming Events & Announcements
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Trail and Stream Work in Fayetteville- Saturday, March 24
th
from 2-5pm
Nate Weston of the Beaver Lake Watershed Alliance has requested our help in a trail and stream clean-up near Walker Park, on the south side of Fayetteville. The stream is in serious need of help. This will cover the sections of stream not worked on by our last trail clean-up.
What:
Trail and Stream clean-up
Where:
Meet at Walker Park at the end of 13th Street
When:
Saturday, March 24
th
, from 2:00-5:00 PM
Gear:
Bags will be provided. There will be some trash grabbers available, but bring your own if you have them. If you own waders, that would be a good thing to bring along.
Contact:
Call Nate Weston (BWA) at 479-750-8007 or Mike McMullin (NWAMN) at 507-421-7014 with questions. Please let Mike know if you plan to attend.
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CUUPS/Web of Life Upcoming Events Through April!
Web of Life now meets
Sundays from 4-6pm
(typically meet 2 Sundays per month) in the
west side (nearest Storer St.) of the
Annex
.
Here are upcoming events for next few months:
· March 25- Spring Equinox Ritual
· April 15- Wheel of the Year Class
· April 29- Beltane Class with discussion and craft
ALL ARE WELCOME! Please contact Tressa Disney if you have questions or would like to be added to the facebook group!
UUFF Choir Dates for Spring 2018!
This semester is super exciting, with new, kickin’ music! All ages, abilities and voices are welcome!
Sunday, April 1st (Easter and Passover)
Sunday, May 13th
Choir meets to rehearse in the Sanctuary at 9:30am on each Choir Sunday.
All are welcome to join! Please contact Choir Director, Renée Janski (
janskistudio@gmail.com
) if you have any questions or would like more details!
Arkansas Cluster of UU Churches Spring Meeting
Registration is now open for the Arkansas Cluster of UU Churches Spring Meeting in Bentonville on April 27 and 28
. Pre-registration is due by April 18. A great program is planned, focusing on Family Faith Formation and Religious Education for Adults and Children. Additional information/registration forms are available in the lobby or via this link:
Spring 2018 AR UU Cluster- UUBC
If you have any questions please contact Susie Schroeder or Rev. Jim Parrish.
This year's UU General Assembly will only be a few hours driving distance from Northwest Arkansas and offers a unique opportunity to participate in our wider UU faith community.
It will be June 20-24 at the
Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, MO.
It is time to explore travel sharing possibilities and funding sources. Please go to
https://www.uua.org/ga
for more information and the link to apply for Financial Aid. Please let Susie Schroeder know if you are interested in going (
shs1949@gmail.com
).
Chalice Circle UPDATES!
Chalice Circles are an opportunity to get to know your fellow UUFF members and to explore what you think and believe. Please let us know if you'd like to join a group. Forming soon.
Please sign up here if you are interested:
Chalice Circle Sign-Up
We hope to start a Chalice Circle for parents!
Come and get to know other parents and explore your own experiences. Please let us know your interest. The first meeting, a planning session, will be either April 7th or 8th based on parents' availability. Childcare will be provided. Please sign up here if interested:
Chalice Circle Group for Parents
7hills Homeless Shelter still needs our donations- especially toiletry items and winter clothing, sleeping bags, etc, as the weather continues its unpredictable ways.
Please drop off items in the two black baskets near the main doors. Thank you in advance!
Circle Suppers
One great way to meet UUFF members and friends is through our monthly Circle Suppers. We try to meet on the 4
th
or 5
th
Saturday of each month. The group is re-shuffled each month, so you have the opportunity to get to know lots of long-time and new members and friends of UUFF. We especially encourage new members, visitors and friends of UUFF to join. We’d love to have new additions to the group, so whether you’re new to UUFF, a first-time visitor, a long-time member or a friend of UUFF, please think about joining us. If you haven’t done Circle Suppers in a long time, you’ll find that many new folks are ready and anxious to meet you. And if you’re a newer member, visitor or friend of UUFF, it’s really one of the best ways to start making connections with others.
There will NOT be a Circle Supper gathering in March, but will start back in April.
Please email Mike at
schermer@flyingpigpartners.com
with questions or to get on the list!
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Our Whole Lives for Junior High Starts in April!
Don't miss this opportunity for your junior-high youth to learn critical, life-saving information and skills!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
What is Sexuality?, Values, Anatomy & Physiology, Body Image, Gender Identity, Expression, Roles & Stereotypes, Sexual Orientation, Healthy Relationships & Relationship Skills, Sexuality & Social Media/The Internet, Bullying & Bystander Responsibilities, Consent, Sexual Health/STIs and much, much more.
Parent Orientation (Required) - Tuesday, April 3rd - 5:30 PM - UUFF Lower Level
Classes Begin
Sunday, April 8 and run consecutively through May, from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm in the lower level of UUFF.
(
Parents will be consulted about the schedule, as it is somewhat flexible
.)
Lunch
will be provided for each Sunday session.
Cost
is $50 per student/scholarships are available.
Facilitators
: Lydia Nelson, Paige Goodman Wolven, Alie Bolling
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Volunteer Opportunities
Maren Chism is now coordinating Coffee Hour
.
Any volunteers would be greatly appreciated. She has a list of folks from the 2018 pledge form (time/talent portion), and she will be reaching out to those who expressed willingness to serve in that capacity. Please email
marenchism@gmail.com
or call/text 479-283-4367 if you have any questions. You can also sign up in the usual manner (link below or clipboard on activities table in lobby). Thanks, Maren!
Greeter/Usher and Coffee Hour Sign-Ups
What does it mean to be a welcoming community? One thing is to greet those who come on Sunday morning with a warm smile, a hardy handshake and a friendly reminder to wear their nametag….
We would like to have three greeters/ushers each Sunday. One to be aware of visitors, another to be sure everyone gets an order of service, and a third for backup and to direct folks to the Sanctuary, RE or restrooms.
It takes a village to make warmth and welcoming a reality every Sunday morning and YOU CAN HELP! Below is a link to the
Greeter/Usher Volunteer
sign-up sheet. Please take a moment to put your name down for one or two Sundays.
Greeter/Usher Sign-Up
Coffee Hour Hosting
is another very important opportunity to serve. You can sign up as a volunteer to host via this link:
Coffee Hour Host Sign-Up
You will receive an email reminder a few days before your shift with a list of greeter/usher or coffee hour host duties to help orient you. Most Sundays will have a lead greeter/usher from the Membership Committee to help make this important task fun and anxiety-free!
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Reverend Jim Parrish’s Schedule and Contact Info:
I love to meet folks at a coffee shop or cafe to chat! Mama Carmen’s, Onyx, or Arsaga’s, or wherever! I’ve been hanging out at Mama C’s on Tuesdays lately. I tend to be in the office Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 2pm, however, please call first to make sure I haven’t been called away; appointments are best!
Call the
church office at 479-521-8422
, email
uuff.ar@gmail.com
, call
my
Office Cell: 479-439-1415
, or email me at
rev.jimparrish@gmail.com
. I want to meet with you! Except Mondays… Mondays are my day off! Exceptions for emergencies of course.
Planned days out of the office:
Week of April 2nd: Southern UU Ministers Assoc. Retreat near Houston
Note from Minister Intern, Ren:
Hi all. I'm sure some of you noticed I wasn't at the service Sunday as I had planned to be. Next time I am at the fellowship I will be in a different car (I've already ordered a new coexist sticker!) because I was in a car accident. I am fine but I was bruised and sore Sunday and could not make it in. I'll see you all when I return from Meadville (my first Sunday back will be 4/8). ~Ren Pasco
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The March/April Beacon Newsletter is ready for viewing!
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Many thanks to our Editor, Rose Bartlett.
There are a few printed copies available in the lobby, and you can view online here:
March/April Beacon
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OUTSIDE EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Highlight this Week: Fayetteville Goddess Festival! Visit
www.goddessfestival.com
for more information and schedule of events.
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville | 479-521-8422 | uuff.ar@gmail.com| uufayetteville.org
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