Sunday, 9/23, 11am Service:
“Autumn Equinox Ritual Celebration Service!"
Led by Karen Smith and Tressa Disney.
10am Sunday Adult Religious Education (ARE):
ARE Discussion Group:
Meets Downstairs. This week's topic:
"Is Hell Still Relevant?"
Last week, a Wall Street Journal article posed the question: Has Hell outlived its usefulness in modern society? A Pew Research Study in 2014 found that 50% of Americans believed in the existence of a place of eternal punishment for people who have lived bad lives. Even the Pope seems to be reconsidering its existence. Join us for a lively discussion!
Meditation
will 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.
10am
RE for kids 5+ continues today!
Each child should be registered (talk to Stephanie Bentley if you have not already done so) and all are invited to meet in room 2 downstairs at 10am for Religious Exploration, before rejoining adults for the 11 o’clock service.
Sunday Nursery Services available 9:45 am – 12:15 pm
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UUFF CARES
Note from Minister Intern, Ren Pasco:
"Dear UUFF, I wish I could have been there with you last Sunday (9-16) and I had planned to be.
Unfortunately my cousin took his life last Wednesday.
My family and I have surrounded each other in love and are getting through this tough time. I
f you find yourself struggling (in this way or other ways), please let the ministers at UUFF know, we can be a listening ear and help you find resources. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s number is 1-800-273-8255.
I will be resuming attending this this week (via zoom early in the week). I am excited to start this second year of my internship with you all."
Shermon Brown
was in the hospital for treatment of blood clots in his lungs on Tuesday, September 18th. Fortunately, he responded very well to the treatment and was sent home after a brief stay. Please keep Shermon in your thoughts and hearts as he continues to heal.
We will have a memorial celebration of the life of Nancy McCartney THIS Saturday, September 22nd, beginning at 11am at UUFF
, and you are invited to help honor her by signing up to bring a dish and/or help with various event duties.
Susan Takigiku has been kind enough to set up a online sign-up for food/help for the event. Please visit
www.perfectpotluck.com
and type in
Takigiku
as Coordinator Last Name and
uuff
as Password. Thank you!
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Announcements, Events, and Opportunities!
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Chalice Circles
The Chalice Circle Introductory Meeting this past Sunday was a hit, and two Chalice Circle Options have been scheduled thus far. One is from
6:30-8pm on Thursday, September 27th, and the other is from 1:30-3pm on Sunday, September 30th.
Participants will work together to come up with an ideal schedule. For more information, please contact Ines Polonius, Bettina Lehovec, or Ren Pasco.
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UUFF Worship Leader Training will be offered on Saturday, October 13, from 2-4pm at the Fellowship.
All are welcome!
Training for Worship Leaders
: The Chalice Team will be holding a Fall training session for those who have been and those who want to be part of a Sunday Services. There are great opportunities every week to express what being UU means to you, how you live out your faith, and where we should be heading as a Fellowship. Rev. Jim, Ren Pasco, Marty Faitak, and other members of the Chalice Team will talk about how to lead a service, create a sermon or gratitude moment, read the announcements with your own spin, select readings, poems, hymns, and meditations, and coordinate services from the sidelines. We will also share how to improve what we do and why.
Please join us on Saturday, October 13, from 2:00 to 4:00, at the Fellowship.
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Annex Car-Port
Storage Area CLEAN-UP!
Essential items that are infrequently used for UUFF purposes will be put into long-term storage at the East Annex car-port area. The area at the West Annex (nearest Storer) will become a garden shed and mini-workshop, holding tools and items that are in frequent use for our football parking program.
- Members who have an interest in stored items should clearly label items with (1) member name, (2) contact info, and (3) a brief description of item's UUFF-purpose (ex: Web of Life services)
- We will begin disposing of unlabeled items after the end of September. Any personal items should be removed immediately.
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Barnes or UUFF Office. Thanks.
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Children's Religious Exploration for the 2018-2019 School Year offered each Sunday at 10am!
Parents, if you haven't already, please register kids in grades K-5 for Children's Religious Exploration for the 2018-2019 school year!
This year we are pleased to be able to offer CRE every Sunday morning, from 10 to 10:45, in Room #2 downstairs.
Please click the following link to register your child:
CRE is looking for volunteers who would be willing to assist the teacher during Sunday lessons.
Volunteers could sign up to assist once a month or even once a season. No experience or preparation required, just a positive attitude and a willingness to get to know our amazing kids. Please email Stephanie Bentley if interested -
Stephmacbentley@gmail.com
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UUFF Choir Fall 2018 Schedule!
Remaining dates:
October (Sunday, 10/14)
· Rehearse 7pm on Wednesday, Oct. 10
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· Meet to rehearse before service at 9:30am on the morning of Oct. 14
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November (Sunday, 11/18)
· Meet to rehearse before service at 9:30am on the morning of Nov. 18
th
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OWL for students in grades 10-12
,
beginning September 23 with PARENT ORIENTATION at 6:00 PM at UUFF.
Classes will be held on eight consecutive Sundays, at UUFF, 6:00-8:00 PM, beginning September 30.
Topics include:
Values; Body Image; Anatomy & Physiology; Sexual Health; Contraception; Conception, Pregnancy & Birth; Gender Roles; Sexual Orientation; Gender Identity; Communication; Disabilities; Intimacy; Social Media; Consent; Power & Responsibility; Social Issues, and much more!
Cost is $50/student, due at Parent Orientation. Scholarships are available.
Registration for OWL 10-12:
HERE
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SAVE-THE-DATE(s) Volunteer Opportunities!
Saturday, October 13th - 9am till NOON: Stewardship Work Day.
Please join fellow UUFFers to tackle some much-needed grounds work. Planting, weeding, and clean-up are all in the mix, so come on over and join for an hour, two, or longer if you please. All help is truly appreciated!
Saturday, October 20th - 11am: Lunch Angels Serves
at Genesis Church on MLK Jr. Blvd. Several casserole-makers and folks to help serve are needed. Please go ahead and sign up to help "serve" the homeless community by providing a good meal. You can sign up online
HERE
or on the clipboard in UUFF lobby. Gretchen Wilkes (
gwilkes@farmcards.org
) is available for questions. THANKS!
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Want more information on specific UUFF Programs and Events? Check out the link below:
Learn more about Religious Education, UUFF Choir, Web of Life Pagan Group, Y'ALL (Young Adults Group), Chalice Circles, Circle Suppers, OWL, New UU Classes, Social Justice Opportunities, and MORE at:
Groups and Programs at UUFF
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Razorback Gameday parking is in full swing at UUFF!
This is pretty easy work-collecting money from people who are glad to be able to park in our lot for Razorback Football Home Games. It is actually fun, AND you help raise funds for UUFF!
The next game is coming up on Saturday, October 6th time TBA).
We start parking cars about 3 hours before kickoff.
Future home game dates are
October 20, 27, and November 10.
If you can help or have questions, please let Gene Vinzant know. Sign-up sheet is available in the lobby. THANKS!
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Volunteer Opportunities-
We Need YOU!
Greeter/Usher & Coffee Hour Sign-Ups
It takes a village to make warmth and welcoming a reality every Sunday morning, and
YOU
can help
!
Please take a moment to put your name down to help
greet/usher
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 with instructions a few days before your shift.
There is also an opportunity for you to sign up to
provide flowers or plant of your choosing to adorn the Sanctuary on Sunday morning
.
This is a great way to honor a special occasion or in remembrance of a loved one....or just because! Please sign up here:
Sanctuary Flowers/Plant
Thanks in advance for
your service!
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UUFF's September-October 2018 Beacon is available for viewing!
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Thank you to our Editor, Rose Clark, for this beautiful work.
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UUFF Main Contact Info:
Phone:
479-521-8422
Email:
uuff.ar@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
901 W. Cleveland St. / Fayetteville, AR 72701
Reverend Jim Parrish’s Schedule and Contact Info:
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.
UUFF Weekly Office Schedule (Fawn's Hours):
Tues-Fri, 10am-2pm.
Disclaimer: I am moving this week, so hours may be a tad "off-kilter." Thanks for bearing with me.
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