Sunday, March 23rd, 11am: "Shifting Seasons." It’s the Equinox! But does it feel more like early Summer? We perceive the seasonal changes, and some find them holy, but is climate change affecting our connection to the Wheel of the Year? This Sunday, we'll celebrate Spring Equinox and hear what Melly has to say about "Shifting Seasons."

You can attend service in person at the fellowship building or view it remotely online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend live via Facebook, wait until 11am Central Standard Time (CST) and go to https://www.facebook.com/share/15mtXvhFXd/ and click on "Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

Special Note: UUFF is seeking, for immediate hire, an additional paid Childcare Assistant to help care for our precious little ones on Sunday mornings! Anyone interested learning more about this opportunity can visit https://www.uufayetteville.org/employment-opportunities/

UUFF's Sunday Nursery and Childcare

Please contact UUFF's Childcare Coordinator, Elizabeth ("Liz") Rathburn (childcare@uufayetteville.org), if you have questions about our Nursery/Childcare Program.

CLICK HERE to print and fill out the registration form in advance. All participants must be officially registered.

The Nursery is for babies/children 0-5 years old and is open from 9:50am-12:10pm. Parents/Guardians are responsible for dropping off and picking up their children in a timely manner.

The "Kid's Playroom" (former nursery room downstairs) is available for kids ages 5-10 during the 11am Service, as they will take part in CRE during the 10am hour. Parents/Guardians are responsible for dropping off and picking up their children in a timely manner.

If the child is 5 years old, the parents/guardians may choose CRE or Nursery care based on the child's individual needs.

10am Mindful Discussions Group for Adults - Downstairs Common Area

Topic this Sunday: "The Importance of Rest During Stressful Times: 7 Types of Rest." During challenging times like these, many people find their energy levels fluctuating due to stress and uncertainty. Many struggle to get the rest they need to carry on. According to the Mindful Health Solutions website, "rest is essential for our overall health and well-being, but it is not just about getting enough sleep at night. There are seven types of rest that we need to maintain our emotional, physical, and spiritual balance." This week, we will explore each type of rest and ways to incorporate them into our daily routines. We hope you'll join us.

10am Children's and Youth Religious Exploration Classes

We are excited to welcome children and youth ages 5+ to participate in Religious Exploration at UUFF! Classrooms are downstairs and have signs to direct participants.

Children's RE is offered for ages 5-11. If you have questions or want more information, reach out to CRE Teacher Melly Coffin at mikkirosie@gmail.com

Youth RE is offered for ages 12-18. YRE Teacher, Joseph Armendariz, can be reached at josepharmendariz53@gmail.com

CLICK HERE to print and fill out the registration form in advance. *Bring completed form to hand to the CRE/YRE teacher when you drop off your child/youth.*

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of beloved UUFF Member and community matriarch, Sue Coppernoll (pictured). Sue passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on the evening of Monday, March 17th, 2025. She will be missed. We'll keep everyone informed about plans for a Celebration of Life Service. If you would like to send cards to the family, you may send them to: Family of Sue Coppernoll/ 3232 W. Shale St./ Fayetteville, AR 72704.

UUFF Members and Staff with birthdays in MARCH:

Amanda Bancroft

Dick Bennett

Marquette Bruce

Valerie Disney

Sarah Faitak

Leanda Gavin

Jacob Hook

Tim Hudson

Bill Nichols

Kirsten Beckett (New Member!)

If you would like to send these folks a card or note and are unable to access the online directory, you may contact Fawn at office@uufayetteville.org and ask for the address.

UUFF wishes to send a special thank you to Carol Olson, for her years of service and dedication to UUFF and for leading our Coffee Hour volunteers. 

Your fellowship and community is grateful for the time, effort, and care that you've put into hospitality volunteerism at UUFF. THANK YOU!

On Sunday, March 9th, we officially welcomed several new members! We are thrilled to introduce them with photos below! Please say hello next time you see these folks, and help them get connected within our fellowship. In addition to the folks below, we also want to say "Welcome Back" to returning members Madi Holaday and Max Greenwood!

Kirsten Beckett

Sam Beckett

Paula Rimmer

Peter Brower and Moriah Hunter

Chris and Megan (not pictured) Lankford with child, Vincent

The S.A.V.E. Act (Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility, Senate Bill 8281) has already been passed by the House of Representatives, and it is now in a Senate committee which could soon bring it to a vote. If passed, this bill would disenfranchise millions of voters, because it would require that you have a birth certificate or passport to prove your citizenship so that you can register to vote and/or cast a ballot. Please contact our U.S. Senators, Tom Cotton and John Boozman, and tell them your thoughts on SB 8281.

For further details, see this video, The SAVE Act: Five Things to Know - Common Cause, or do some checking of your own.

Contact Information – John Boozman, (202) 222-4843; 555 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg., Wash., D.C. 20210. Tom Cotton, (202) 224-2353, 326 Russell Senate Office Bldg., Wash., D.C. 20510. Each of their websites also provides online forms to email them. You can easily find these when do a Google search.

You may also use the site, https://5calls.org to easily contact them. It also provides details on the S.A.V.E. Act

Family-Friendly Hike on Saturday, April 5th, at Lake Wilson!

The April Family-Friendly hike will take place on Saturday, April 5th, starting at 9am. Ozark Society Hike Leader Shari Withey will guide the group on an exploration of Lake Wilson Park! The Park address is: 4668 S Lake Wilson Road

Fayetteville, AR 72701

The group will hike the outer loop trail (also known as the Joe Clark Trail). The loop is 1.76 miles long and rated easy to moderate.

Participants should meet at the pavilion and be ready to hike by 9am. Please wear appropriate attire and bring water and snacks if desired. The hike should be over well before noon.

Questions? Contact Shari Withey at willowbendgarden@aol.com

Calendar of UUFF Events for March 20th - 28th

Friday, 03/21 - 6-9pm - Young to Young-ish Adult Potluck and Hangout - UUFF

Sunday, 03/23 - 9am - Sunday Meditation Group - Zoom

Sunday, 03/23 - 10am - Adult RE Mindful Discussions - Downstairs Common Area

Sunday, 03/23 - 10am - Children's and Youth Religious Explorations Classes - Downstairs Classrooms

Sunday, 03/23 - 11am - Main Sunday Service - UUFF Sanctuary/Facebook Live Stream

Sunday, 03/23 - 12:30pm - Gathering of Hands Meet-n-Mend Group - lobby

Monday, 03/24 - 6pm - Restorative Yoga w/Shari (every 2nd and 4th Monday) - UUFF Downstairs

Monday, 03/24 - 6pm - Covenant Group Meeting (Edith) - Sanctuary

Thursday, 03/27 - 10am-12pm - Grounds Work Day - UUFF Grounds

Thursday, 03/27 - 6:30pm - UUFF Board Meeting - Zoom

Friday, 03/28 - 5-9pm - UUFF Reserved for Closed Group Gathering