Daylight saving time starts at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 10. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night, March 9!

 

Join Us for Good Food, Friendship and Music at the Saturday, March 9 FUUSB Potluck and Coffeehouse

 

March's lion crouched down, with no lamb in sight

We patiently await the return of the light

And while we still barely feel the glow of the sun

Let's share our own warmth, food, music, and fun

 

Join us at the UU this Saturday night

To feast and make music, and share smiles bright

We'll eat, tell stories, laugh and sing 

At our monthly potluck and coffeehouse thing

 

We start with a potluck, right about six

You don't have to hassle, don't get in a fix
Bring a hot entrée, a salad or stew

If you can, something yummy, to nourish a few

 

Sign up, if you're psyched, for the open mic

Or sit back and listen, if that's what you'd like 
Share a poem, a story, a solo, or song

Tap your feet, clap your hands, or perhaps hum along

 

All ages are welcome, all talents are relished

It's a pretty sweet scene, don't think I embellish
There's really not much, that you must do

Just one thing's important, and that's to bring you!

 

What : Our Monthly FUUSB Potluck and Coffeehouse

Who : Everyone! Friends and family  welcome

Where : The Parlors, First UU Society of Burlington

When : Saturday, March 9, 6-8:30 p.m.

Bring : A potluck dish, a song, story or poem to perform, yourself

Questions?  email Todd Schlossberg: 

[email protected]

During our annual stewardship campaign, we raise more than half of our budget! At First UU, our Board and staff create our budget each spring, so we need accurate information of what our members plan to give next year. Your pledge is vital to planning the great work we can do in the coming year! This reflects our shared covenant of stewardship for our First UU Society.

Here's what to expect:

• Celebration Sunday  - March 17 - T he kick-off, when we celebrate our beloved First UU Society, and ask you to pledge.
• Pledge cards and brochures will be available at and after March 17 services.
• Campaign runs from mid-March to mid-April when we pledge for 2019-20.
• Gratitude Sunday - April 14 - When we THANK YOU for pledging!
• Pledge payments will be made between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020.

When the campaign starts,  please - pledge early and as generously as you can, for your circumstances - consider increasing your pledge if you can. (Thank you!)

You'll be able to pledge online OR fill out a pledge card.

Not sure how much to pledge? Check out the UUA Suggested Fair Share Guide at goo.gl/5rBziQ  

and  remember - it's a goal.

 

The First UU Stewardship Team seeks inspiring quotes for this year's campaign. Please tell us, in a couple of sentences, your thoughts on one (or more!) of these prompts:

• What are you grateful for at our First UU Society?
• What are you passionate about at First UU?
• Now is the time ....for what (relative to First UU?)?
• What inspires your generosity here at First UU?

Please email your comments to the team at [email protected]

 

Friends,

 

The most recent issue of the UU World, our Association publication, has two articles related to the transgender experience. One is a call to action from TRUUsT, our transgender religious professionals' organization, and the other is an article by a cisgender woman. By centering the thoughts of a cisgender person about trans experience in many harmful ways, the article has caused hurt to transgender individuals. All of us need to be listening to marginalized individuals about the nature of their journeys. Most of all, we need to figure out how to be sensitive, aware allies who can question our own biases and value the gifts and talents of every individual as we seek to create a truly whole Beloved Community.

 

I hope you will follow the link below and read this statement given by TRUUsT in response to the article. To trans individuals in our congregation, please know that your experience, expressed in your own voices, is what matters most. Know that your ministers care very much and are committed to the work we all have to do to be truly welcoming and inclusive.

 

https://transuu.org/2019/03/06/putting-the-t-first/

 

Blessings,

Rev. Susan Milnor

Interim Senior Minister

The March Parents Chalice Circle is March 24 from 10:10-11:10 a.m. downstairs.  Please look on the white board for the exact location. The Nursery knows that parents are meeting so will have extra coverage for all ages. This is a pilot so after the May meeting we will evaluate what to change. Please spread the word among other parents. This is an opportunity to explore a spiritual topic with other parents.