Rev. Patricia Hart, with Brenda Balon, Judy Brook, & Warren Baker
“What the World Needs Now...”
Love is definitely what the world needs - in these times, and every time. It’s a lovely idea to set to music, and often very hard to accomplish in our lives and communities. Come hear several different voices on the topic of love, relationships, nature, and healing the world – including a special Reflection for All Ages with Jeff Trumbower and the Bible Stories class!
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. While inside the Meeting House, masks are strongly encouraged.
Following the service, all are welcome to Coffee Hour in the Community Room.
Children & Youth This Sunday!
Erika Reif, Director of Lifespan Faith Development
Families will begin in the Sanctuary together. Following the Reflection for All Ages, where we will celebrate the Bible Stories class from the fall, children and their teachers will make their way down to the lower level to their class groups. Those in 5th-8th grade are invited to explore neighboring faiths while becoming more grounded in our own, in Crossing Paths (Reeb Room). Kids in kindergarten through 4th grade will explore their place in the universe through story, ritual, and play in Spirit Play (Jordan-Latimer Room), and children preschool and younger will engage in free play in the Nursery. Classes run from roughly 10:20-11:20.
Conversations with Your Board of Trustees
Hope Baker-Carr, Board President
This Sunday, at 11:30 a.m. in the Parlors, all members and friends are invited to
Tea & Conversation with your
Board of Trustees
There will be informal (mostly standing) conversations for the first 10 minutes as people join us for tea and refreshments. Then we will gather in one or more circles (seated) for questions and answers.
The Board would like to hear from you.
What draws you to this community? How is it to be back in person after the last few years? Do you have questions for the board? Come to share or just to listen.
This is the first in a series of monthly conversations with the board. Additional dates will be March 19, April 16, and May 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Unitarian Universalist Spirituality:
A Conversation with Rev. Tricia
Susan Warner-Mills, Membership Team
What part does spiritual practice – or a deeply-held belief – have in our creedless faith? If UUs “can believe whatever we want” (or nothing at all), how is our tradition a religion? What’s the connection between justice-making and spiritual growth?
Come join in an informal discussion with Rev. Tricia Hart about these and other big questions. All are welcome – with a special invitation to those new to UUism or this Society.
Offered twice (yes, it’s okay to come both times!)
Sunday, Feb. 26, 12:30 p.m. - In-person in the Meeting House Parlors
RSVP not required but appreciated, especially for the in-person session where we would like to provide light fare. Email erika@uusociety.org.
What Time Is It? It Is Time to Make Your Pledge!
Christina Fulton, Director of Operations & Finance
Last Sunday, Rev. Tricia kicked off our Stewardship Campaign with an amazing sermon, What's Money Got to Do With It? If you missed it, you can catch it on our YouTube channel. In the next week or so, you will also be receiving a Stewardship Letter from Rev. Tricia in the mail; be on the lookout for it. I'm writing today to let you know that pledging for the 2023/2024 fiscal year is now open and awaiting your pledge.
You may enter your pledge online by going to our website and clicking on the "Complete a Pledge Card" button. You can also click here to complete an online pledge card. It's super easy and will only take you a minute or two. If you'd like, you can set up your automatic pledge payments for next year at the same time; just follow the prompts on the online pledge card. If you really don't like to pledge online, no worries! You can email me, Christina Fulton, at xina@uusociety.org. Just let me know your name and the amount that you'd like to pledge next year.
If you have questions about Stewardship or Pledging, you can find lots of resources on our website page, Sharing Your Treasure - Stewardship Made Easy. Also, I am always willing to set up a time to talk with you about pledging and making pledge payments; just send me an email at xina@uusociety.org. One more resource is our Stewardship Frequently Asked Questions document, which can also be found on our website.
While the generosity of your giving keeps our congregation actively fulfilling our mission, your pledges allow us to plan for next year. Completing your pledge is the only way we can create an inspirational budget for next year, one that will make a minister want to come to FUUSB and lead us into the future! Thank you!
From the Ministerial Search Team
Tom Hyde
Your Search Team is thinking carefully about what you told us you're looking for in the next minister, while we do in-person interviews with ministers this month and next.
We've mentioned in previous updates how we have often referred back to the notes we took during our listening sessions with members, friends, and staff of the congregation, and to the results of the Congregational Survey. Now, we're sharing some of these notes and results with you. Search Team members made a very cool summary of them (with a table of contents and everything!), which is here. Take a peek - this is about you!
And as always, don't hesitate to reach out to any of us on the Search Team with questions.
Celebration for Rev. Tricia
Kameron McConnell, Transition Team
The June 11 celebration promises to be a very special event. Not only will we celebrate Reverend Tricia's last sermon as our Developmental Senior Minister, we will also celebrate her transition into a more relaxing lifestyle. Retirement parties have a fun way of bringing people together from the wider community. If you are willing and able to host UUA family or friends from afar, please email Kameron McConnell. Looking forward to seeing you all on June 11 for an afternoon of festivities in celebration of the great Reverend Tricia.
We're Hiring!
Christina Fulton, Director of Operations & Finance
The FUUSB is currently hiring for the position of Facilities Manager. This is a full-time position with an excellent salary and benefits package. If you know of anyone who might be interested in this position, please share this website link where they can find the complete job description. Anyone who is interested should send an email and resume to Christina Fulton at xina@uusociety.org. This job posting is open until the position is filled.
Annual Elmore Campout!
Erika Reif, Director of Lifespan Faith Development
Elmore State Park, June 16-18
I know it’s snowy outside but June will be here before we know it! Signing up early will let me know whether I need to book a few more sites before they’re gone. Come join FUUSB friends of all ages at Elmore State Park for fun and community, with optional hiking, swimming, paddling, and s'mores! Last year’s event was a huge success with households ranging in size from 1 to 5 and age from 3 to 70. We'll potluck Friday evening, have a campfire sing on Saturday, and do a little campsite worship on Sunday morning; in between we'll find many other ways to connect with each other and enjoy this "Beauty Spot." Campers cover the cost of their sites as they are able, so please don’t let the expense be a factor. Look for the sign-up sheet in the Community Room to choose your spot! Contact Erika@uusociety.org with questions!
