Sunday, 10/21, 11am Service:
“Exploring Mars to Solve Earth's Problems.”
Led by Joyce Mendenall & Marty Faitak, with speaker, Marvin Hilton.
10am Sunday Adult Religious Education (ARE):
ARE Discussion Group:
Meets Downstairs. This week's topic:
"Stephen Hawking's Final Guidance."
In his final book, Stephen Hawking shared his thoughts on several important questions concerning the future of humanity. He responded to the question, "How do we shape the future?" with this guidance: "Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet." Join us to talk about the key subjects in his last work.
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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Announcements, Events, and Opportunities!
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Note from UUFF Beacon Editor, Rose Clark
(Reminder- Info for upcoming Beacon is due by 10/20!)
:
"Hello fellow UU's! I'm working on our upcoming Beacon.
If you have hosted or taken part in a UUFF event or activity in September of October, please email me the name and date of the event, a brief description of the event, and the UUFF members and friends who attended... and maybe a picture*!
If you will be hosting an event in November or December, and you would like that information in the Beacon, please email me the name, date and a brief description of the event.
When attending a UUFF event, *PLEASE take a picture and text it to me at 479-283-8508. As long as it's in focus, I can make it look good. I don't necessarily need an article with the pic (unless you want to write one!), just event info and first names of folks in the pic (ALWAYS with their permission).
Please get all info and pics to me before the 20th of this month.
I always strive to have our Beacon published and available by the first of the month. If I already have the info, please disregard this memo. If I can help in any way, please let me know. Thank you! Love and Light,
Rose" (
ecsministry55@gmail.com)
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Dear UUFF,
This is a reminder that the last Sunday in
October, the 28th, is our annual Sunday of Remembrance,
where we bring pictures, mementos, food or other items to display to recall a loved one we've lost in the last year or so.
This can be about a person, a pet, or another grief that you would like to hold up.
This time of year is the confluence of many human celebrations circling around harvest and change, we feel a need to reflect and be silent, remember and celebrate. Informing our celebration is All Hallows Eve (Halloween), Samhain (saa-wen), and Dia de los Muertos, reminding us of our connection to the earth and seasons, to change, to human mortality, and to not be afraid of the circle of life and death, but to understand and embrace its reality. We are made of stars, of proto planets, of plants and animals that died to give life to us... a universal process!
If you have jack-o-lanterns or other Halloween, Samhain, and Dia de los Muertos decorations to share, bring them early to decorate the altar! Our kids might want to wear their Halloween costumes.
And, of course, bring something to remind you, and us, of your loved one. We'll take time to reflect, laugh a little, be a little sad, and celebrate life and death - our connection to the universe.
Peace, Rev. Jim
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Saturday, October 20th - 11am: Lunch Angels Serves at Genesis Church on MLK Jr. Blvd.
We need a few more casserole-makers and folks to help serve.
Please sign up to help "serve" the homeless community by providing a good meal.
You can sign up online
HERE
or on the clipboard hanging on the bulletin board in the UUFF lobby.
Gretchen Wilkes (
gwilkes@farmcards.org
) is available for questions.
Membership Team (ALL ARE INVITED!) Meeting to be held Sunday, October 21
st
, 12:15pm, Downstairs at UUFF.
Would you like to be involved in helping our fellowship welcome those seeking their own path? Are you interested in helping establish a vibrant and enthusiastic membership team? We’ll gather on October 21
st
after service to discuss ways we can increase our sense of community and connection with each other and those who come through our doors.
There will be soup!
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Fall 2018 New UU/Path to Membership Classes starting THIS SUNDAY!
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Anyone interested in learning more about UU, UUFF, and possibilities of becoming a member, please go ahead and sign up and mark your calendars for
October 21
st
and November 4
th
and 11
th
.
Classes will be held in the Sanctuary (dinner provided!) from 5-7:30pm
, and childcare is available upon request.
Please sign up at this link:
Sign Up Link
, on our Website, or fill out the sign-up sheet on the activities table in the lobby.
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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 Saturday, October 20th at 11am.
We start parking cars about 3 hours before kickoff.
Future home game dates are
October 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
**Please note--sign-up sheet clipboards for Coffee Hour and Greeter/Usher duties are now hanging on the large bulletin board in lobby!!**
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 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.
Heads-Up: I will be out of town October 27th and 28th.
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Outside Events & Opportunities
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