Sunday, August 8th, 11am Zoom Service: "Awe and Wonder," with Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines. UU Rev. Starr King said that paying attention to the beauty of nature could lead us to "live amid the play of infinite thought." You're invited to join us this Sunday as we experience awe, wonder, and amazement in everyday life, blending spiritual and intellectual exploration, awakening "surprise and joy."

Click HERE to join UUFF's 11am Sunday Zoom Service

Topic this Sunday: "Cancel Culture": Accountability or Censorship

Click HERE to join the 10am Sunday Adult RE Discussion Group Zoom Room

THANK YOU everyone who has been kind enough to provide a meal/meals to our UUFF community members in need! Providing meals to UUFF members and friends in need is an incredible way to serve your fellowship community. It makes a tremendous difference in the lives of the folks you help. Many members have stepped up to do this since the beginning of the year, and you deserve thanks and appreciation! We sincerely thank Carol Olson, Janet Titus, Brooke Eldredge, Nancy Garner, Rebecca Bryant, Janet Curth, Charlotte Taylor, Burnetta Hinterthuer, Susan Takigiku, Deb Hunter, Callie Gardner, Stephanie Bentley, Shari Withey, and Dina Nash. And a special shout out to Carol and Janet, who have gone above and beyond by providing meals almost every time there is a need. We may have missed those who didn't officially sign up online to bring a meal, so THANK YOU to y'all as well!!

Steven Gaines, who leads our membership team, serves on the Chalice team, and speaks occasionally on Sunday mornings, has been working remotely for a college in Texas and living in Fayetteville to be more active in parenting. Steven needs to teach on campus in Texas in the Fall semester but plans to continue being actively involved in UUFF, returning to NWA one or two weekends each month and more during winter and summer breaks. If you have (or know someone who has) a spare room that might be good for Steven (and maybe occasionally a nine-year-old child), please email revdrgaines@gmail.com or call/text 901-482-5795.

Keep an eye on the UUFF Cares section of this email for opportunities to help someone out with a meal, and if you are in need of support from the Care Team or our pastoral care volunteers, fill out the online Joys and Concerns form or email us.

June 2021 Financial Highlights - from UUFF Board Treasurer, Elizabeth Hancock. Please CLICK HERE to read the June 2021 Financial Highlights report.

ALSO, a reminder to all UUFF members to please cast your vote regarding the future of the annex property before end of day on Sunday, August 8th. Just use the link in the email sent to all members this past Sunday afternoon. Thanks to all who have already done so. Please email uuff.ar@gmail.com if you are a member and have not seen that email in your inbox.

Membership Event Opportunity - UUFF plans to have an informational table at an organization fair at the University of Arkansas on August 18th, and we’d love for a few of you to help if possible. The event times are 11am-1pm (maybe 10:45-1:15 with setting up and cleaning). Charlotte can't do this by herself, so if you are available and willing to help with all or part of the event, please email Charlotte Taylor (cathog58@gmail.com). Thank you!

New team lead, Dina Nash, is excited to bring together anyone (members, friends, visitors - all are welcome) who is interested in Social Justice and in being a part of the UUFF Team that works specifically toward meeting justice-centered goals within our local community and in the world! Please call Dina at (501) 554-2200 to express your interest and/or to ask any questions you may have about the team.

A Justice Team Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 12th, at 7pm (via zoom). The meeting purpose is primarily to gather the team, welcome any interested potential new team members, and to discuss priorities for the future.

-Artwork by Pi Luna (see more at www.pilunaart.com)-

If you are a parent/guardian interested in having your kids or youth join in these events, feel free to contact CRE Lead Stephanie Bentley or YRE Leads Leanda Gavin or Joanna Person-Michener for more information and/or to be added to their special email lists.

Thursday, 08/05 - 9-11am - UUFF Grounds Work (unless it is raining) - UUFF

Sunday, 08/08 - 9:45am - Sunday Meditation Group - Zoom

Sunday, 08/08 - 11am - Main Sunday Service - Zoom

Sunday, 08/08 - 3pm - Search Committee Meeting - Zoom

Monday, 08/09 - 6-7:30pm - Women's Drumming Circle - UUFF Sanctuary (everyone present must be masked at all times and socially-distanced).

Wednesday, 08/11 - 10am - UUFF Staff Meeting - Zoom

Thursday, 08/12- 9-11am - UUFF Grounds Work (unless it is raining) - UUFF

Thursday, 08/12- 7pm - UUFF Justice Team Meeting - Zoom