Service this Sunday- November 17, 2019
|
|
Sunday, 11/17/19, 11am Service:
"The Dance of the Universalist Sufitarian," by Sura Gail Tala.
Sura is both a Sufi and a Unitarian Universalist! Her specialty is Sufi storytelling, a time-honored approach to transmitting the truths at the heart of the tradition.
10am Sunday Adult Religious Education (ARE) options:
ARE Discussion Group:
Meets downstairs in common room.
Topic: "Family Cultures."
Getting together with your family for Thanksgiving? Most people do not think of their family as having a “culture.” They associate culture with countries and ethnic groups. But the family? For most of us, it’s just a group of familiar people doing what they always do. Yet it is exactly this—a characteristic way of thinking, feeling, judging, and acting—that defines a culture. Join us to discuss.
The Effects of Family Culture on Family Foundation
s
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!
All are invited to meet in room 2 downstairs at 10am for Religious Exploration, before rejoining adults for the 11 o’clock service.
This session concludes the current curriculum by affirming children's connection to our Unitarian Universalist history and future. They are invited to see themselves as carriers of a UU legacy: of faith in the power of humans to make the world a better place, of hope, and of support for one another on our faith journeys. The story of Antoinette Brown and Olympia Brown reinforces a sense of UU history and encourages children to help one another find the courage to follow one's calling.
Sunday Nursery Services available 9:45am – 12:15pm
|
|
SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - GREETER/USHER and COFFEE HOUR HOSTING!
These important (and fun!) Sunday tasks are completely reliant on YOUR willingness to volunteer. Training is available!
Please sign up via the links below OR on the clipboards hanging on the lobby bulletin board.
We are in need of both Greeter/Ushers and Coffee Hour Hosts for THIS SUNDAY! Please let uuff.ar@gmail.com know if you can help!
|
|
UUFF Cares Update- "Drop a Stone" for Joyce Mendenhall
|
|
 |
As many of you know, UUFF Member
Joyce Mendenhall
has been undergoing chemo treatments following a recent cancer diagnosis. The treatments are taking their toll, and
Joyce has a wonderful idea for how her beloved UUFF Community can help her get through these tough times, a sort of home version of the "dropping a stone during Joys and Concerns" tradition we have in our 11am Sunday Services.
If you will,
please find or choose a small stone, perhaps one that has some sort of special meaning to you (and that you are willing to share), and write out a little note with your name, anything you would like to share about that stone, and any words of encouragement for Joyce that you'd like to convey.
Then just bring stone/note to UUFF at your earliest convenience, and they will be delivered to Joyce at her home, as a tangible reminder that she is loved and supported by this fellowship.
Caring Team member, Callie Gardner is visiting Joyce this Friday afternoon. That isn't a lot of time, but if you are able to bring your stone to UUFF by noon on Friday, Callie will deliver the first batch to Joyce that very day.
Please let Fawn in the office know if you have any questions. Thanks to all for being a part of this caring community.
|
|
|
|
UUFF Announcements, Events, and Opportunities!
|
|
UUFF Gardens Day!
Come one, come all! UUFF's grounds need your help. There is much to do. Weeding, cleaning up leaves and twigs, etc. etc. Tarps and rakes will come in handy, if you've got them.
Please
SIGN UP HERE
or just show up for our upcoming work day -- Saturday, November 16th, 9am-NOON
,
and if you can just come for part of that time, that's still great! Thanks for helping whip our grounds back into beautiful shape!
|
|
Sunday, November 24th, is a very special 11am Service. We will celebrate our annual Bread Communion AND welcome UUFF's newest members! If you have a special bread you'd like to share, PLEASE bring it on the 24th. Feel free to get in touch with Bettina Lehovec (Chalice Team lead) or Rev. Jim Parrish if you have questions about either of these special service events.
|
|
A Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch will be held at UUFF on Thursday, November 28th. Sign up to bring a dish or help set-up/clean-up
HERE!
The beloved annual tradition continues, with hopeful participation of some of our interfaith community partners! ALL ARE WELCOME to join in this special time of good food and great "fellow-shipping." Bring friends! We'll start setting up after 11am with the goal of eating at noon!
|
|
For Immediate Hire:
UUFF is seeking a qualified part-time Nursery Care Provider, at least 21 years of age, to join our dedicated Childcare Team. If you or anyone you know is interested in this rewarding paid position, please email
uuff.ar@gmail.com for more information or to request an application! See full description of position here:
Sr. Nursery Assistant Job Description
|
|
For more information on specific UUFF
Programs and Events, check out the link below:
Learn more about Religious Education, UUFF Choir, Y'ALL (Young Adults Group), Chalice Circles, Circle Suppers, OWL, New UU Classes, Social Justice Opportunities, and MORE at:
Groups and Programs at UUFF
|
|
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.
Rev. Jim will be out of town this weekend (November 15-17).
UUFF Weekly Office Schedule (Fawn's Hours):
Tues/Thurs/Fri: 10am-2pm;
Wed: 11am-3pm.
Disclaimer: Hours may occasionally change week to week for personal appointments.
|
|
Outside Events and Opportunities
|
|
|
Public invited to a free festival – A Celebration of Strong Women - on Saturday evening, November 16, from 5:00 to 7:00 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville, 901 West Cleveland Street.
Music, fun, food and drinks. We’ll be showing highlights from the 2019 US Women’s Soccer World Cup victory game. There will be a silent auction of a variety of items, including: 2019 FICA collectible items (including a ball signed by the team), an adult bicycle, dinnerware and kitchen items, a weekend in an New Mexico resort, artwork by local artists, china, and a sewing machine.
Donations will benefit Girls on the Run and Spinsterhaven.
For more information, call Dee (479-846-5803) or Chava (479-790-2387). Admission is free and all are welcome.
|
|
|
|
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville | 479-521-8422 | uuff.ar@gmail.com| uufayetteville.org
|
|
To stop receiving these emails, please click the
...
below for expanded view and select "Unsubscribe"
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
