Sunday, January 12th, 11am: "Why did Jesus, Moses, Buddha, and Mohammad Cross the Road?" For centuries, the simple teachings of Jesus have been poisoned by the dogma that Christianity is the only true religion and only those who adhere to a certain set of beliefs will be "saved." This, in part, helps us understand why so many former Christians have fled the Church and continue to do so. It also reveals the danger of the current white "Christian Nationalist" movement. How different history might have been if these prophetic figures could have sat down and had a meal and a conversation together! Rev. John Johnson will be our speaker. Join us!

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/19q987Z1Ub/and click on "Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

'Tis the Season for Inclement Weather, so please keep an eye out for closure postings. In the case of UUFF Inclement Weather closures, you can look for a special email, and check out our Facebook and Website pages for alerts as well. We will get the information posted as soon as possible after a decision is made! IMPORTANT REMINDER: Even if we are open, determining the safety of your individual travels to/from the fellowship is up to you. Please stay safe above all else.

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 (former CRE classroom downstairs - see sign) 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 only, 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 Environmental Impacts of Consumerism." This week we will discuss the documentary Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy which raises awareness of not only the environmental impact of excess shopping, but also the levels of manipulation going on behind the scenes that companies use to keep us hooked on wanting (and needing) more.  One-click buying takes away time for critical thinking while reducing the lifespan of products makes it near impossible to fix purchases rather than replace them. Then there's "greenwashing" that convinces us that companies are being environmentally responsible, rather than dumping and destroying great quantities of surplus products and turning a blind eye to hazardous waste. The documentary is available on Netflix. Please join us to learn more and discuss this sobering issue.

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!

Children ages 5-11 will meet with CRE teacher, Melly, in the large classroom downstairs (former nursery). Have questions about CRE? Email Melly at mikkirosie@gmail.com

Youth ages 12-18 will meet with YRE teacher, Joseph Armendariz, in the same downstairs classroom as previous years. Have questions about YRE? Contact Joseph 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.*

Beloved UUFF Member Sue Coppernoll recently suffered a bad fall and is recovering at home under the care of her family. They are set for food right now, but please keep an eye out for future updates and let Rev. Renée (RevRenee@uufayetteville.org) know if you might be interested in providing a meal, etc. in the future if needed. Healing thoughts and vibes are welcomed. Cards/notes can be mailed to: 3232 W Shale St / Fayetteville, AR 72704-6731

UUFF Member and Staff birthdays in JANUARY:

Cliff Beacham

Mark Smith

David Thurstenson (contract staff)

Fawn Smith (staff)

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 uuff.ar@gmail.com and ask for the address.

A couple of UUFF "heads-up" items:

• Please check the lost and found (currently in the lobby just to the left of the stairwell - You can't miss it!) to see if anything is yours! Next week it will all be given away.
• Soon a Coffee Hour sign up list will be going around. Please pick a week or two that you and/or your family can help!

"Being UU" Class on Thursday, February 13th, from 6-8pm!

Are you interested in becoming a Member of UUFF? Or just just seeking further knowledge about Unitarian Universalism and our UU fellowship? If the answer to any of these is yes, this is the class for you! This two-hour class, led by different members of UUFF leadership, provides participants with all sorts of useful information on UU and/or UUFF, and it's specifically geared toward those who are interested in membership. A light dinner will be provided, and childcare is available upon request (via registration form).

Please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER by NOON on Sunday, 02/09. Registration is required, as we must be able to plan accordingly for dinner, childcare, and class materials.

Please feel free to contact Membership Team lead, Charlotte Taylor, at cathog58@gmail.com if you have specific questions about this class or about membership.

UUFF Welcomes a New Member!

Robin Veenhuis (pictured) has been a part of our community for a while now, and we are thrilled to announce that she has made her membership official! Please give Robin a warm welcome next time you see her! 

A bit about Robin: Robin Veenhuis has been living in NWA since 2008. She and her family moved here from Los Angeles to be closer to her father and sister who had previously moved to the area from California. In Los Angeles, Robin worked as a legal assistant and also dabbled in entertainment activities such as interviewing actors who were launching a new film. She earned two undergraduate degrees -- one in theater arts and the other in psychology. Here in NWA, she works as a legal assistant in estate planning and is about to be an empty nester. Robin grew up in a very conservative home with three siblings, attending a nondenominational Christian church. Later, she found herself drawn to other pursuits of the soul, which has led her to finding a home at UUFF. Robin enjoys decorating and gardening, as well as her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Finn.

Yoga with Shari - every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, starting at 6pm.

All are invited to participate in these free yoga classes, led by certified Yoga Teacher, Shari Withey. The classes are fashioned in a way that students of all levels of experience (or lack thereof) can benefit. If you are interested, please contact Shari at willowbendgarden@aol.com or just show up at UUFF (class held downstairs) at 6pm on the 2nd or 4th Monday of the month. Donations are appreciated.

Calendar of UUFF Events for January 8th - 16th

Thursday, 01/09 - 6:30pm - Sanctuary reserved for Covenant Group Meeting (Shari)

Sunday, 01/12 - 9am - Sunday Meditation Group - Zoom

Sunday, 01/12 - 10am - Mindful Discussions Group - Downstairs common area

Sunday, 01/12 - 10am - Children's RE Class - Downstairs in large classroom

Sunday, 01/12 - 10am - Youth RE Class - Downstairs classroom

Sunday, 01/12 - 11am - Main Sunday Service - UUFF or remotely via Facebook Live Stream

Sunday, 01/12 - 12:30pm - Web of Life Nature-Based Spirituality Group monthly meeting - Sanctuary

Monday, 01/13 - 6pm - Yoga w/Shari - Classes are free (donations appreciated) - UUFF Downstairs

Monday, 01/13 - 6pm - Covenant Group Meeting - Sanctuary

Wednesday, 01/15 - 6:30pm - UUFF Chalice Team Meeting - Zoom

Thursday, 01/16 - 6:30pm - Exec. Team Meeting - Zoom

SAVE-THE-DATE: Thursday, 02/13 - 6-8pm - Being UU Class (more info and link to register above)