Service this Sunday- December 6, 2020 |
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Sunday, December 6th, 11am Zoom Service: "Chalice Stories - Our Principles in Light," led by Rev. Jim Parrish. Unitarian Universalism adopted the symbol of the lighted chalice back in WWII, as a sign of freedom. We'll recount the story, as well as others that help us reflect deeply on our Principles. Our UU Principles are our values - ideals that bring us together no matter what source(s) we come from. These Principles are not written in stone; they are part of our Covenant to be negotiated and updated as needed. Join us as we share stories and music in reflection of our UU values and meaning.
Just for fun:
Meeting ID: 962 0957 4188
Call-in by phone:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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Sunday, 12/06, 10am - Adult RE 10am Discussion Group (via Zoom)!
Topic this Sunday: "Reclaiming Our Fears." It’s human to have fears. Covid and social unrest have raised levels of concern for most of us. What are some of the fears that you have experienced In you life and overcome? How are you dealing with the unique anxieties we face today?
Meeting ID: 826 5484 5854
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Our beloved Music Director, Renée Janski, is in need of our thoughts, prayers, and support, as she received news today that her mother, who is in a nursing home in Conway and has been fighting COVID, is losing her battle. Please send love and comfort to Renée in this very difficult time. Cards can be mailed to: 2857 E. Weston Place / Fayetteville, AR / 72703
Fran Levin is now out of ICU and in the regular COVID-19 unit, and her need for supplemental oxygen has decreased, which is GREAT NEWS! Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and hearts and send healing energy her way. Fran, we can't wait to see you back on UUFF Sunday zoom services!
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UUFF Announcements, Events, and Opportunities |
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The New UU Class Series, "Being UU," begins THIS Sunday, December 6th, from 6:30-8pm via zoom! ALL are encouraged to attend. These classes are especially for folks new to Unitarian Universalism or UUFF, but they are open to anyone, and everyone can benefit from attending!
This first class is an exploration of personal journeys to liberal religion, and seeing how our personal beliefs line up with UU's stated Sources.
Please review the UU Principles and Sources and write or outline your spiritual/life journey up to now. What religious groups/beliefs did you grow up with? Any major changes in belief in life that led you to the realization that UU existed and that you might be interested in being UU?... a credo statement for now. Please practice sharing it so it will only be about 5-6 minutes (maybe a little more).
We'll end with a survey of our UU Sources and where we fall within.
Peace,
Rev. Jim
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A Congregational Meeting for UUFF Members will be held directly after service (via zoom) on Sunday, December 13th, 2020. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend, as we will be voting on important matters and must have a quorum of members present in order for the voting to take place. Members were sent an email with more information and links to supporting documents on Friday. If you didn't receive yours or would like a hard copy sent via mail, please let Fawn know (uuff.ar@gmail.com). Thanks!
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Janet Curth is one of UUFF's newer members, and we were fortunate enough to have her share her "Gratitude Moment" during our November 22nd Sunday Service.
Janet, we are grateful to have YOU as a part of this Fellowship!
UUFF members, if you would be willing to share a bit about your journey to and gratitude for UUFF in an upcoming Sunday Service, please let Worship Team Lead, Gene Vinzant, know by emailing genevinzant@gmail.com
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UUFF's 2021 Stewardship Pledge Drive: WE NEED YOU!
Thank you to the Members and Friends who have returned your 2021 pledge form. Knowing where we stand on pledges for 2021 is absolutely essential for budget planning, so if you have NOT yet turned in your form, please do so at your earliest convenience!
For your convenience, you can CLICK HERE to access the 2021 pledge form and letter from Stewardship Drive leads, Ines Polonius and Joe Euculano.
Thank you all for helping to keep this unique community alive!
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Our Children’s Religious Exploration class for ages 5-11 is using the Soul Matters curriculum, which you can learn more about HERE. This month we’re exploring the many ways our UU faith invites us to become “A People of Healing.” Parents can find activities and discussion topics in this email, and children are invited to take part in every-other-week zoom meetups, the next of which will be THURSDAY, December 3rd, from 7 to 7:30pm. Click HERE to participate! We will have a pajama party and show and tell about our favorite stuffed animal.
This week our focus is on, “Finding Ways to Comfort Yourself.” Healing takes work, but our faith also reminds us that healing involves being gentle with ourselves. When our feelings have been hurt and we’re feeling sad and lonely, sometimes the best thing to do is comfort ourselves. One way might be comfort food. Another way might be to spend time with a beloved pet. So what’s one of the ways our faith guides us into becoming a people of healing? It tells us to “Find ways to comfort yourself!”
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UUFF Grounds Work Seasonal Update:
Starting now and going through March 2021, UUFF Grounds Work days and times will vary. Please text Grounds Lead, Laura @ 404-964-7928) if you are interested in helping out. Thanks!
Pictured: Rev. Jim Parrish, Mike McMullin, Audrey Weymiller, David Edwards, Caroline Lennox, Laura Brewer (lead), Steven Gaines.
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Youth RE (11+) is excited to continue with our new Soul Matters curriculum called "Crossing Paths!"
Youth RE zoom classes are scheduled for every other Wednesday, beginning at 6:30pm, with the next being December 9th. Now that we have had a chance to explore our own UUism, join us next week to dive into a new religious tradition and learn how it may be the same and different from our perspective(s).
Families with registered youth will receive an email containing relevant materials a few days before each meeting. If you have questions, please contact Leanda Gavin.
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SAVE-THE-DATE/Read-the-Book: A new UUFF Book Discussion Group will be starting on January 4, 2021. The group will meet on zoom each Monday night at 7pm. The book to be discussed is "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents," by Isabel Wilkerson. It is a Pulitzer Prize winner and one of Oprah's Book Club selections for 2020.
Georgia Lance (georgialance@yahoo.com) will be facilitating the discussion and can be contacted if you want to be added to the email group to receive reminder emails, link/info to join the zoom meeting, etc.
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Calendar of UUFF Events for December 2nd - 10th
Thursday, 12/03 - 7pm - Children's (ages 5-11) RE Class - Zoom
Saturday, 12/5 - 11am - Stewardship Check-In Meeting - Zoom
Sunday, 12/06 - 10am - Sunday Meditation - Zoom (Ines)
Sunday, 12/06 - 10am - Adult RE Discussion Group - Zoom (Brooke)
Sunday, 12/06 - 11am - Main Sunday Service - Zoom
Sunday, 12/06 - 6:30-8pm - New UU Class I - Zoom
UUFF Grounds Work - Days/Hours will vary between now and March 2021. Please text or call Grounds Lead, Laura to find out specifics for any given week.
Wednesday, 12/09 - 7am - Wednesday Morning Meditation - Zoom
Wednesday, 12/09 - 6:30pm - Youth (age 11+) RE Class - Zoom
Thursday, 12/10 - 11:30am - BTV and UUFF Elders Online Luncheon - Zoom
Thursday, 12/10 - 6pm - Caring Team Meeting - Zoom
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Many of our programs, etc. are on hold for the time being, but feel free to peruse the website for more information on usual UUFF Programs and Events with an eye to the future!
Learn more about Religious Education, UUFF Choir, Y'ALL (Young Adults Group), Chalice Circles, Circle Suppers, OWL, New UU Classes, Social Justice Opportunities, and MORE at: uufayetteville.org
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UUFF Main Contact Info:
Phone: 479-521-8422
Email: uuff.ar@gmail.com
Mailing Address: 901 W. Cleveland St. / Fayetteville, AR 72701
Reverend Jim Parrish’s Schedule and Contact Info:
UUFF Typical Weekly Office Schedule (Fawn's Hours): Office Hours are Tuesday - Friday, 11am-3pm. Disclaimer-hours are subject to change based on illness, personal appointments, vacation, etc.
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