UUFF eNews - Week of May 2, 2018
This Week at UUFF
Sunday, 5/6, 11am Service: “Laughing with Life.” Led by Rev. Jim Parrish. Please bring your own shareable joke(s)!

Sunday Adult Religious Education (ARE), 10 -10:45am:
ARE Discussion Group : Meets Downstairs. The topic this week is "Alternative Facts." It seems that we hear various forms of alternate reality expressed almost every day. Some statements may be lies and others falsehoods. What motivates the use of alternative facts? Join us to discuss!


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+: Kids are invited to spend the 11 o'clock hour downstairs together for a lesson in "Signs of Our Faith!"
 
Sunday Nursery Services available 9:45 am – 12:15 pm
Upcoming Events & Announcements
Stewardship Work Day to be held THIS Saturday, May 5th, from 9am-Noon.

Join your fellows in having fun and working to beautify UUFF grounds. General neatening up, weeding, planting, etc. If you have gloves and a trowel, please bring them. Prefer inside work? There is plenty of that to be done as well! Come for an hour, two, or more. All help is very much appreciated!
Justice Team will have a meeting on Sunday, May 6th at 12:15pm in the Sanctuary. All are welcome to attend. Contact Rebecca Bryant or Adele Coleman with questions.

Lunch Angels will serve on Saturday, May 19th
This is a great way to literally serve those of the community in need, while getting to know fellow UUFF’ers! We need several folks to make casseroles, and several more to help serve. Please sign up via this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V2_Hit8ZugtbKsrlmnhAs0DU3dV63NorI6S0doCWRfo/edit?usp=sharing or on the hard copy sheet on the activities table in the foyer. You can contact Gretchen Wilkes ( gwilkes@farmcards.org ) for more information.

Interested in Becoming an OWL Trained Facilitator? We need you!  
There are two trainings for levels K-1/4-6 and Grades 7-9/10-12 within driving distance this summer.
 
         Kansas City - June 18-20
        Dallas - July 6-8
 
Please contact Theresa Parrish ( tkparrish56@gmail.com or 773-322-7164) for more information, to volunteer, and/or to hear why teaching OWL is an amazingly fulfilling experience.

 UUFF Board Actions Report from March 2018, by President Elect Karl Brown
  • The Board voted on and changed bank signing privileges based on the new interim Treasurer. We will also be using this situation to test further changes to the position of Treasurer to help accessibility.
  • The Minister evaluation process has begun and will be seeking input from the membership.
  • New Security Policy has been adopted and implemented. Larger discussion to be had about Gun Free signs.
  • UUFF has a new Archivist to help keep up with our rich history.
  • Some overdue maintenance is being scheduled on the floors.
  • The nice new signs are getting nice new letterboards for street side outreach.
  • Another round of Path to Membership has been completed. A new member ceremony is just around the corner.
Want more information on specific UUFF Programs and Events? Check out the link below:
Learn about Religious Education, 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

Web of Life Pagan Group

Web of Life is a Pagan group affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville (UUFF). We are named for the 7th principle of Unitarian Universalism: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Web of Life provides a safe space that promotes a free and responsible search for personal truth and meaning, based in both science and mysticism, for Pagans and seekers within the UUFF and the wider community. Web of Life typically meets twice a month on Sunday evening, 4-6pm, at the Annex.

*Beltane Ritual will be held THIS Sunday, 5/6!*

To see the full 2018 Schedule, visit: Web of Life Schedule for 2018
Volunteer Opportunities
Greeter/Usher and 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.
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 Office Schedule (Fawn's Hours): Tuesday-Friday, 10am-2pm.
 
OUTSIDE EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES!
ARKANSAS STAGED: AN OLD WOMAN SPEAKS - Stage 18 TODAY (5/2)!
In "An Old Woman Speaks," an ensemble of musicians and actors will take you on a journey through the writings of local poet Sue Coppernoll , who has been chronicling her life, line by line, for more than 80 years. From Florida to Illinois to Arkansas, Sue has seen almost a century of change and progress and has dedicated her life to activism through storytelling and advocacy for women. Musician Jori Costello and actors Jules Taylor, Katherine Forbes and Blue Rues bring Coppernoll's stories to life in this unique staged reading to benefit Moms Demand Action. 

Suggested donation: $5--Proceeds to benefit Moms Demand Action AR--Reservations not required: cash/cards accepted at the door. For Stage 18 Calendar of events, visit https://www.stage18live.com/calendar
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