March 26th: "Every Body is Beautiful." Dealing with body image issues is a common experience. Countless factors contribute to it, and experts offer suggestions for navigating the difficulty. As a community that acknowledges everyone’s dignity and worth, we celebrate the beauty of all of our diverse bodies. That’s the topic of our 11:00 service this Sunday, prompted by Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31) and applicable to people of many identities. Rev. Steven will speak. You’re invited!

You can attend this service in person at the Fellowship or online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend via Facebook, click on: https://www.facebook.com/events/2370381323130524/ and then click on "Watch Live Video. You don't need a Facebook account to access.

Nursery Care is available each Sunday between from 10am-12pm

Please see Nursery Coordinator, Alex Emmons, down in the nursery if you have questions or want to register your children for care.

If you'd like to print and fill out the registration form in advance, CLICK HERE!

Mindful Discussions (Adult RE) at 10am Downstairs -

Topic this Sunday: "Cultivating Hope: Why is it Important?" Springtime is said to be the season of hope. For many of us, a sense of hope begins to emerge as the days get longer, the temperatures warm, and trees and flowers start to blossom. Psychologists believe that hope is an important element of our overall well-being. In fact, there is a concept within positive psychology known as "hope theory." Please join us as we explore how we might bring more hope into our lives.

Children's (ages 5-11) and Youth (ages 11-18) Religious Exploration classes meet downstairs at UUFF each Sunday at 10am.

If you have questions or would like to register your child(ren) for CRE, please contact Stephanie Bentley (stephmacbentley@gmail.com). If you have questions or would like to register your youth for YRE, please contact Leanda Gavin (lmshelby@gmail.com).

It is with a very heavy heart that we inform you all that UUFF has lost another beloved Member. Mike Schermer (pictured) died peacefully this past Wednesday morning at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville. He was surrounded by family, including our own Cathy Schermer, Mike's spouse of 35 years. Many of you know Mike for his abundant and goofy sense of humor, the instant ease felt just being around him, and for his chosen role as UUFF's "Circle Suppers Guru." He was passionate about bringing UUFFers together in a small group setting (one that included great food, wine, and stories) so that we were able to get to know one another on a deeper level. Mike knew that true connection is important, and he fostered that in our community. Circle Suppers will go on, and Mike will be deeply missed.

Cathy Schermer is going to need our care and support in the coming weeks and months. For now, she asks that cards/notes (you are encouraged to include your favorite memories of Mike) be mailed to: 685 Cactus Wren Dr., Farmington, AR 72730

UPDATE: UUFF Member Marvin Hilton (pictured), life partner of Joyce Mendenhall, suffered a stroke just a week after her passing. Since then, Marvin has suffered a series of additional strokes, and has been moved to MICU at Northwest Medical Center. He is unconscious, intubated, and not likely to recover. His daughter and sisters are currently with him. Please keep Marvin and his family in your hearts at this time and send wishes for peace.

Beloved UUFF Member, Joyce Mendenhall (pictured), died peacefully on February 25th, following a long battle with cancer. Joyce will certainly be missed. To read her obituary, CLICK HERE.

If you want to send a birthday card and can't find the address in our membership database, or if you are a UUFF Member with a birthday this month and aren't on the list, please contact me at uuff.ar@gmail.com

Would you like to offer occasional support to your fellow UUFF members and friends in need? As you can clearly see in the UUFF Cares section above, there are many opportunities to do so, including making meals, writing birthday/get well/sympathy/congratulations cards, helping with memorials, running simple errands, caring visitations, and more. Fill out this survey, and the Care Team will contact you when a need in your area of interest arises to see if you are available at that time. And of course, keep an eye on the UUFF Cares email section for publicized caring opportunities every week.

UUFF will host a "Being UU" Class after service on Sunday, April 16th, 2023 (12:30-2:30pm)!

Lunch will be provided, and nursery care is available upon request. If you are new to UU and/or UUFF and are interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalism in general and about the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville - our history, organizational structure, membership opportunities, etc. - then this is the class for you!

Anyone is welcome to attend, but we do request that you fill out this APRIL 16, 2023, BEING UU CLASS REGISTRATION FORM by Friday, April 14th so that we can plan appropriately for lunch and any other requests (such as nursery care). If you have any questions about the class or about becoming a member of UUFF, please contact our Connections Team Lead, Charlotte Taylor (cathog58@gmail.com) or contact Fawn in the office by replying to this email.

A New Member Welcome Ceremony will be held the following Sunday, April 23rd.

The UUFF Grounds Crew work begins again on Thursday, March 23rd, between the hours of 10am and NOON.

All are welcome (and encouraged) to join in the effort to keep our beautiful grounds...well, beautiful! Contact Laura Brewer (kbrew9@gmail.com) with questions.

Calendar of UUFF Events for March 22nd - 30th

March 18th-27th - Administrator OUT OF OFFICE for vacation

Thursday, 03/23 - 10am-NOON - UUFF Grounds Crew returns from winter hiatus!



Sunday, 03/26 - 9:30am - Sunday Meditation Group - Zoom (Ines sends out link each Saturday evening)

Sunday, 03/26 - 10am - Mindful Discussion (Adult RE) Group - Downstairs Common Room

Sunday, 03/26 - 10am - Children & Youth Religious Exploration Classes - Downstairs

Sunday, 03/26 - 10am - Choir Rehearsal - UUFF Sanctuary

Sunday, 03/26 - 11am - Main Sunday Service - UUFF or remotely via Facebook Live Stream

Thursday, 03/30 - UUFF Board Meeting - Zoom

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