Sunday, November 30th, 11am: "Justice Action Sunday." Brooke Eldredge will speak to us about New Beginnings, and Juniper Bramley will introduce us to MayDay NWA (formerly MayDay Community Kitchen). UU’s have a legacy of justice. We expect it of ourselves and each other. Today we will Share the Plate with MayDay NWA (find more info on their Facebook and/or Instagram pages by searching MayDay NWA). All loose collection plate cash and specially-designated cash/checks (please make checks out to UUFF and write "share plate" on memo line) will be collected and donated to MayDay NWA.

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 Daylight Time (CST) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/17b84NWJR9/ and click on "Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

Childcare is offered on Sunday mornings - Click here to learn more!

Mindful Discussions for Adults - held in the Downstairs Common Area

Topic this Sunday: "Practicing Gratitude: Can there be downsides?" Many people find practicing gratitude to be beneficial and some research suggests that it can have a positive impact on psychological function, physical health, and relationships. However, this is not the case for everyone and in all situations. In fact, for some people a focus on gratitude can have negative results. Join us as we explore the topic of gratitude and consider both its benefits and drawbacks.

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.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Children's and Youth RE Classes!

UUFF Cares Update

Elizabeth Hancock is currently recovering from surgery, and while she is resting and doesn't need visitors quite yet, cards and notes and well-wishes are very much welcomed. Please send the good vibes directly to Elizabeth and any cards or notes to: 411 N. Mohave St., Farmington, AR, 72730

UUFF Welcomes New Members! Please help these wonderful folks get connected within our fellowship. Welcome, y'all!

Susan Raymond: I am thankful for the UUFF community. I did not attend church in my childhood, but I have explored spirituality in many ways — through nature, arts and crafts, science, and more. I find that the UUFF helps me continue this journey.

Jane-Ellen Ross: I am a 5th generation Ozarker. I run a native plant and wildlife sanctuary on my farm in eastern Washington County. I look forward to having the congregation out there soon.

Julia Woodward: I am Fayetteville gal, a retired Language Arts teacher, a mother of three lovely daughters and a grandmother to one precious seven year old girl. I am an animal and book lover who spends a lot of time outdoors. I love Pilates, yoga and swimming. I also love to eat and despise cooking except for baking.

Xue Moua

Kate Wilkerson

Members and Friends, we are still short of meeting our 2026 Pledge goal, so if you haven't already done so, please take a minute to fill out your 2026 Membership Pledge Form and turn it in to the office. There are hard copies in the lobby, or you can CLICK HERE to access it online.

**You may also simply email me (Fawn) at office@uufayetteville.org and let me know of your intentions. and I'll handle the rest!**

Thank you!

Looking for something fun and exhilarating to do with family or friends on Thanksgiving weekend? Come join us at Lake Wilson Park on TOMORROW, Nov. 29th, at 9am for our first hike of the season (weather-permitting)!  

OS Hike Leader Shari Withey will guide this easy to beginner hike around Lake Wilson. All ages are welcome. Kids w/ parental supervision. We should be done well before noon. 

https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/facilities/facility/details/Lake-Wilson-69

Stay right on S. Lake Wilson Rd. as you come into the park. You'll go past the turn-off to the dam, and the road will dead end in a parking area by the pavilion. This is our gathering spot. See you there!

Calendar of UUFF Events for November 28th - December 4th

Saturday, 11/29 - 9am - Family-Friendly Hike, led by Shari Withey (weather-permitting, details above) - Lake Wilson Park

Saturday, 11/29, starting at 11am for 2:30pm game - Game Day Parking Fundraiser - UUFF parking lot

Sunday, 11/30 - 9am - Sunday Meditation Group - Zoom

Sunday, 11/30 - 10am - Adult RE Mindful Discussion - Downstairs common area

Sunday, 11/30 - 10am - Children's Religious Exploration Class (for ages 5-10) -Downstairs in large classroom

Sunday, 11/30 - 10am - Youth Religious Exploration Class (for ages 11+) - Downstairs classroom

Sunday, 11/30 - 11am - Main Sunday Service - UUFF Sanctuary/Facebook Live Stream

Monday, 12/01 - 6-9pm - X to Z Potluck and Hangout - UUFF

Thursday, 12/04 - 1-2:30pm - Women Rowing North Discussion Group - BTV Lodge

UUFF Members and Staff with birthdays in DECEMBER:

Ralph Lamping

Jeff Nash

Jules Taylor

Diane Vigeant

Noah Davis (staff)

Madi Holaday

Steven Wilkes

Chava Toll-Schacter

Leigh Turner

Robin Veenhuis

If you would like to send these folks a card or note and are unable to access the online directory, you may contact Fawn in the UUFF Office.

Upcoming Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) Hearing -

Your Voice Matters

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming public comment hearing for SWEPCO’s Arkansas territory rate proceedings. The hearing will be held Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the campus of Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), 6101 Watkins Avenue, Springdale, AR 72762. SWEPCO

This is a good opportunity for members of our community — particularly those concerned with energy affordability, grid resilience and climate impact — to speak up or simply show support. If you’re interested in power-sector issues, rate fairness, or clean-energy transition, your presence matters.

Please Note: “Blackout” Participation Option- Collective Action 

Some members of national justice and accountability communities are participating in “Blackout the System,” a coordinated boycott and pause from purchasing, streaming, and online engagement intended to draw attention to concerns about large-scale corporate influence, economic fairness, and transparency.

The effort organized by groups such as Collective for Consent, Justice Youth Coalition, and Project Blackout invites participants to temporarily refrain from spending and digital activity as a symbolic withdrawal of attention and economic power. You can learn more about this here

Update on the proposed new site for Ramay Junior High: 

Here’s a current summary of the situation regarding the proposed replacement of the existing Ramay Junior High School campus:

• The site rezoning request was approved by the Fayetteville Planning Commission, moving the property from residential to institutional use. 5 News Online+1
• The Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association is raising funds with the aim of purchasing the property from the school board in order to preserve the urban-forest canopy in alignment with the city’s tree-canopy and sustainability goals. KHBS+1
• At the recent Fayetteville City Council meeting, roughly 80 public comments were made, nearly evenly split between supporters and opponents, many of whom have backgrounds in ecology, sustainability, or development. Fayetteville Flyer
• Because the council members dead-locked (4-4) on a motion to table the matter for further study (and the mayor did not cast a tie-breaking vote), no final decision was made at that meeting. Fayetteville Flyer+1
• The matter is scheduled for further discussion at the next City Council meeting on December 2 at 5:30 p.m., when the public will again be invited to comment. Attending this City Council meeting is an opportunity to use your voice on this issue or simply attend to learn more about what is happening and the different perspectives on the issue. Supporters point to how this location will address equity issues in schools, be built with the highest environmental standards, improve the FPS feeder pattern and traffic concerns community wide. They also indicated that having the school at the new location is projected to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Opponents of the location are concerned about 60-75% of a roughly 4000 tree forest being removed on a hillside, urban habitat loss, as well as erosion of the hillside and egress issues at the school and concerns about unsafe traffic in neighborhoods surrounding the area.

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