UUFF eNews - Week of January 19, 2022 |
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UUFF's 11am Service This Sunday - Online Only |
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Sunday, January 23rd, 11am Service (ONLINE-ONLY): "Who's Afraid of Critical Race Theory?" Another name for "Critical Race Theory" is "ACTUAL American History." Let’s learn more from an expert, Melodie Griffis, sociology educator.
Due to the recent surge in Coronavirus infections, we ask that everyone stay home and join us online via the zoom link above. We will DEFINITELY be 100% online-only through the end of January, and from there, our COVID Safety Team, Chalice Team, and Board, who are all keeping close watch on the situation, will keep you updated regarding future services.
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Adult RE Discussion Group held via zoom each Sunday at 10am
This Sunday, 01/23/2022: "Preserving our Democracy: Voting Rights Legislation."
Two bills to address voting rights are currently being debated in the U.S. Senate and by the time of our discussion, may have been voted on. While many Americans have heard about the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Act, many may not know how the proposed laws would serve to strengthen our democracy. We hope you'll join us as we examine these bills and discuss the difference they would make if they became law.
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HAPPY JANUARY BIRTHDAYS TO:
Fox Youngblood (January 13th)
Fawn Smith (January 28th)
If you have a joy or concern you'd like listed in the weekly email, please send to uuff.ar@gmail.com and same if you have a January birthday that is not listed. THANKS
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UUFF Announcements, Events, and Opportunities |
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We're Having a Death Cafe!
January 30th, 2pm, via Zoom!
What questions do you have about death and dying? What fears? Here's your chance to air it all out!
Death Cafés are a part of a global movement to provide a relaxed and nurturing setting where you can join open, honest, agenda-free discussions to explore the questions you may have about life, dying, and grief. The objective of a death cafe is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. This is not a therapy or a grief group. For more information, visit deathcafe.com. Hosted by the Care Team and facilitated by Renée Janski and Elizabeth Littlepage.
We'll send all registrants the zoom link the day before. Bring your own tea and cake!
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Our Children’s Religious Exploration class for ages 5-11 is using the Soul Matters curriculum, which you can learn more about here.
Parents can find activities in the weekly email, and children are invited to take part in every-other-week online meetups. Our next CRE zoom will be Tuesday, January 25, from 7 to 7:30pm, and the link to join is here.
The theme this month is Living with Intention. It takes accepting mistakes to live with intention, because mistakes are part of living. We need to acknowledge that good intentions can sometimes cause harm, and we need to know how to accept that we have caused harm without defensiveness. When we make a mistake, we can apologize sincerely, and hope that we learn from our mistake. We also have to be intentional about fixing our mistakes.
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Justice Spotlight - Week of January 19, 2022
Your Justice Team is going to have a native plant and tree sale in May! Stay tuned for the time and place to be announced. The Master Naturalist are providing the plants and trees free of charge. We will be selling them at bargain prices and whatever money is made will go towards Justice Team projects. By getting many native varieties in our environment, we will be helping native species of bugs, birds, and critters. We will be answering our calling to be good stewards by practicing Earth Care.
Send me a text (512-965-2122) and I will send you the inventory list and do my best to help you get what you would love to have perennially in your yard feeding pollinators and supporting native life. All orders must be sent in by the first of February.
This would be a great family project and UU children’s project. Our church gardeners might want to plant some of these plants on our church grounds.
This is “Climate Resiliency” work. In light, love, and gratitude,
Marquette 1-512-965-2122
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Calendar of UUFF Events for January 19th - 27th
TODAY, 01/19 - 6:30pm - Chalice Team Meeting - Zoom
Sunday, 01/23 - 9:30am - Sunday Meditation Group - Zoom (Ines)
Sunday, 01/23 - 10am - Adult RE Discussion Group - Zoom
Sunday, 01/23 - 11am - Main Sunday Service - Zoom
Tuesday, 01/25 - 7pm - Children's (ages 5-11 yrs) RE Meeting - Zoom
Thursday, 01/27 - 6:30pm - UUFF Board Meeting - Zoom
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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
Schedule and Contact Info for Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines:
Click here to schedule a meeting with Rev. Steven.
UUFF Typical Weekly Office Schedule (Fawn's Hours): Usual Office Hours are Tuesday - Friday, roughly 10am-2:30pm. Disclaimer: Hours are subject to change based on Administrator vacation, work errands, personal appointments, illness, working from home, holidays, etc. Working from home Wednesday afternoon and Thursday this week.
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