FUUSB eNews 1/10/24

eNews

January 10, 2024

Join Us for Worship This Sunday!

Sunday, January 14 at 10 a.m.

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister

Geoff Duke, Worship Associate

"Best of Intentions"

Living into the 8th Principle’s commitment to dismantle systemic oppressions within ourselves and our institutions, it is important for us to recognize that “good intentions” are not enough. Dr. King articulated this when he noted that “It may be true that the law cannot change the heart but it can restrain the heartless.” We strengthen our relationships with each other, in our covenants, and in cross-cultural collaborations by growing our capacity to acknowledge good intentions while also tending to the impact of our actions. This is one way we grow Beloved Community. Rev. Karen is in the pulpit.

Join us for worship in person in the Sanctuary, or online. The livestream link and order of service will be shared at bit.ly/FUUSBWorship, or visit our YouTube channel.

Following the service, all are welcome to Coffee Hour in the Community Room.

While at the Meeting House, masks are strongly encouraged. In the spirit of caring for each other, please stay home if you have any cold or flu symptoms. Thank you.

Children & Youth This Sunday!

Rowan Van Ness, Director of Youth & Emerging Adult Ministries

Sunday, January 14

Children start in the sanctuary with parents and caregivers this week. 6th-8th graders will explore the January theme of liberating love, Undercover Kindness Agents will train for their next mission (2nd-5th grades), and Spirit Play (PreK-2nd) will wonder about the week's story and continue their cardboard creations! Nursery care is also available.

Here is the video link for last Sunday's service:

January 7, 2024 FUUSB Worship Service

Love at the Center - Faith Development Classes

Jan. 17 & 31, Feb. 14 & 28

Jan. 21 Mount Philo Up & Down

Rowan Van Ness, Director of Youth & Emerging Adult Ministries

1-3 p.m. at Mt. Philo

Youth (14-18) and Young Adults (18-35)

An annual event in which the YUUth Group hikes up Mount Philo and sleds (or hikes) down! This year, we’ll be partnering with our Young Adults to do the Mount Philo Up & Down together. We'll meet at 1 p.m. at Mount Philo (or earlier for those carpooling from the UU Society). Wear warm winter clothes! Bring sleds, if you want them! Bring hot beverages in thermoses! Please let me know if you (young adults) or the youth are planning to attend, so I can help you all connect to organize carpools. (rowan@uusociety.org)

Yoga for All

Claire Graham-Smith

What - Free Yoga 6-Week Series

When - Tuesdays starting Jan. 23-Feb. 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Where - First UU Society, 152 Pearl Street, Burlington

Why - Yoga for All taught by teacher-in-training Claire Graham-Smith, longtime UU member

More - Bring your own mat, or big towel. We will be in a carpeted space.

Important - Parking available in the side Oval, Clarke St. side.

Questions - Email Claire here

New - Getting to Know You Gathering Dates with Rev. Karen

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister

NEW DATES ADDED. If you tried to sign up for a Meet & Greet with Sweet Treats & Rev. Karen this past fall and found all the slots taken, there are now additional opportunities for you to participate - These additional dates are the last to be offered. Click here for more information. Space is limited to provide an intimate format for getting to know each other. We apologize in advance if all of the spaces fill up quickly. If you have already attended one of the meet and greet gatherings, please let others have the opportunity to participate.

If you are interested in attending one of these gatherings, please sign up at signup.com/go/riZSvFW.

Eclipse Homestay Fundraiser

Susan Ogden, Eclipse Team

COUNTDOWN TO THE T😎TAL S😎LAR ECLIPSE 2024!

FUUSB’s Eclipse Homestay Project is preparing to launch!

Donations are still welcome.😎

Visit this site to donate:

https://tinyurl.com/EclipseUUHomes

Or contact a member of the Eclipse Team: eclipse@uusociety.org

Order Your Eclipse Shirt Now!

Christina Fulton, Director of Operations & Finance

Help FUUSB raise money by ordering your Eclipse Shirt now! “From Daylight to Udder Darkness” - These amazing shirts have Sarah Rosedahl’s wonderful artwork and come as T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, and Hoodies, in both adult and youth sizes! You don't have to be experiencing the Eclipse in Vermont to wear one, and our Society's name is not on the shirt. Order one for yourself, and order some as gifts! And share the link with your friends, because they'll want one too!

Order at: https://bit.ly/EclipseCowShirts

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister

January's Earth Teacher is GRAVITY. This Earth Teacher may pop up at different times and in different places in our shared congregational life. On your own, you can use the January packet to explore this Earth Teacher and deepen your relationship with this part of the Natural World. On some weeks, the eNews will include an Earth Teacher Project invitation, such as this:

From now through June, on the 1st or 2nd of each month, we'll host an online Reflection Session - sign up through Realm.

A Taste of Silver Bay: Midwinter Retreat at the UU Meeting House

Rowan Van Ness, Director of Youth & Emerging Adult Ministries

Saturday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

All ages are welcome.

Save the date for a midwinter retreat—a chance to find the warmth of community in the cold of winter. Join us for workshops that sample the joys of building connection - from playing games, to gong relaxation meditation, beadmaking, singing, and more! For more information and to register, please see our registration form.

Come one, come all, and look forward to a fun morning at the Meeting House. If you're hungry for more, you can register for the UU Silver Bay Retreat coming up on October 11-13!

Start the New Year with Presence

Jeff Byam

The Eckhart Tolle Chalice Circle is accepting new members. Our virtual meetings are from 3 to 5 p.m. every other Sunday. Please email Jeff Byam here if you have any questions or would like to join.