Sunday, October 27th: "An Ozark Hallowed Eve." Come join us in a time of remembrance as the veil between worlds grows thin. We will share regional spooky stories, and the Choir will lead us in singing, chanting, and drumming. You are invited to bring a photo or memento of your Beloved Dead (people and/or pets) to add to our community ancestor altar during the ritual, and if you wish, please attend in your finest mourning and/or witchy garb. Stay for the potluck after the ritual!

CHOIR MEMBERS: Please gather in the Sanctuary at 10am to rehearse for the 11am service!



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 (CDT) and go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/bHKcReGsMgVyyagS/ and click on "Watch Live Video. A Facebook account is not required for viewing.

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 Care Economy: What is it and Why is it Important." The care economy encompasses all the paid and unpaid work that improves the well-being of people who are dependent on care. It includes:

• Childcare
• Eldercare
• Health services
• Education
• Domestic work, such as cooking and cleaning

The availability of care and care workers is integral to maximizing workforce participation and building a healthy, resilient economy. A continuum of care for children, sick loved ones, older adults, people with disabilities and workers themselves is and always has been vital to sustain families, protect jobs, and drive economic growth. Join us as we discuss what the candidates in this year's election are proposing related to the care economy.

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

All participants must be registered. We are asking for new registration forms for ALL participants this year so that we can be sure that we have the most up-to-date information possible. You may fill out the form when you drop your child/youth off for their first RE class of the new program year, or use the link below to fill it out in advance.

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.*

UUFF Member and Staff birthdays in OCTOBER:

Kaylee Armendariz

Stephanie Bentley

Christianne Corbett

Ralph Depee

David Edwards

Kris Hargis

Dina Nash

Lydia Nelson

Beverly Toll-Schacter

Gretchen Wilkes

Devin Dvorak (new member!)

Robert Jackson (new member!)

Steve Sumler (new member!)

Coming up in NOVEMBER:

Susie Schroeder

Marty Smith

Fred Spies

Janet Titus

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.

UUFF's 2025 Stewardship Pledge Drive is in full swing!

Please CLICK HERE to read the letter from Board President, Kate Kowalski!

Thanks to everyone who has already filled out and turned in a 2025 Membership/Pledge Form! Each member household must fill out, sign, and turn in a new Membership/Pledge form every year. Why every year? To put it simply, these annual forms are essential for tracking active membership (pretty darn important in a democratically-governed congregation!), updating possible volunteer interests, and helping leadership plan a realistic operating budget for the coming year to present for member approval in the annual December Congregational Meeting. We hope to get all of these back by November 17th.

There are hard copies of the 2025 Membership Form in the lobby (check out the skills/interests part on the back!), and you can also CLICK HERE to access the UUFF 2025 Membership Form online.

Thank you for doing your part to keep this beloved fellowship alive and thriving!

Calendar of UUFF Events for October 23rd - 31st

Thursday, 10/24 - 9-11am - UUFF Grounds Work Day - UUFF

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26th – UUFF Halloween Bash - starting at 5:30pm with Trunk-or-Treat! Guaranteed fun for all ages, not just for kiddos!

Sunday, 10/27 - 9am - Sunday Meditation Group - Zoom

Sunday, 10/27 - 10am - Mindful Discussions Group - Downstairs common area

Sunday, 10/27 - 10am - Children's RE Class - Downstairs in large classroom

Sunday, 10/27 - 10am - Youth RE Class - Downstairs classroom

Sunday, 10/27 - 11am - Main Sunday Service - UUFF or remotely via Facebook Live Stream

Monday, 10/28- 6pm - Covenant Group Meeting - Sanctuary

Thursday, 10/31 - 9-11am - UUFF Grounds Work Day - UUFF