Sunday Services 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Morning Songs 8:50 and 10:50 a.m.

Sunday, July 5, 2009
Gaia, Mother Earth and the Oneness of Everything
Jim Scott
Jim Scott intersperses original songs and readings with his personal reflections on a spiritual ecological awareness. The idea of Mother Earth or "Gaia" being a living organism with the same physical attributes (heart, lungs, circulatory system) as humans leads us to a deeper connection with our life support system. Composer of many of our favorite songs (including Gather the Spirit) and former member of the Paul Winter Consort (with whom he co-wrote Missa Gaia), Jim Scott helped create the Green Sanctuary program now undertaken by many UU congregations. His songs of earth have educated and inspired audiences across the US and the world.

Sunday, July 12, 2009
Getting the Story
Ray Waddle
Religion tells an epic story about past and future. What about the present? Are the sacred stories strong enough to hold their own against the convulsions of new technology, ideology and pluralism? A few notes from the field on the necessity of metaphor and amazement in these adventurous times. Ray Waddle is the former religion editor for The Tennessean. He currently writes about faith and culture for various websites and publications, and his work has appeared in The New York Times, Christian Century magazine, and the USA Today op-ed page.

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News from Our Events Blog
	Wednesday Fellowship Dinners at 6 p.m. in the FUUN Social Area All are welcome. $7 per person; $15 family maximum. No reservations required.
	What Are Pass the Chalice Sundays? What happens on Sundays when there are no formal religious education classes for chuldren and youth? We'll look for ways to help our children to "pass the chalice" of social justice...
	Adult Religious Education Classes for Wednesday, July 8, at 7 p.m. UU Principles as Basis for Flourishing Families and Relationships; July 1- 8 and 22-29; Fireside Room. Core UU Principles one and seven, “the inherent worth and dignity of every person” and “the interdependent web of all existence,” are universal principles of faith and practice, the core of our UU spirituality. This class will reflect on how these principles can [...]
	Group Shamanic Journey, July 18, 4-6 pm, potluck following Hosted by SOL (Sancutary of Light/FNCUUPs) at the home of Edie White. Extensively skilled in Energy Medicine, Shamanic Practices, Soul Awakening, and Sacred Conversation, Claudia Rosewolf leads An evening of fun, laughter, and recognition of the Wisdom of Self Journeying is an avenue to: [...]
	Group Shamanic Journey -Rescheduled for July 18 Due to an accident and injuries, Claudia Rosewolf will be unavailable today. She is recovering from her fall more slowly than anticipated. New date July 18. Edie White, CUUPs
	Clothing Drive for Jere Baxter Students In July and August we will be conducting a clothing drive (standard school attire) for students at Jere Baxter Middle school. This school has approximately 550 students, is part of the Maplewood cluster, and over 90% of the student body participates in the free/reduced lunch program. The specific clothing items needed include solid colored, collared [...]
	News from the Social Justice Committee Our Pencil Partner, Fall-Hamilton Elementary School, is the July offertory recipient... Jere Baxter Middle School needs your gently used, or new!, standard school attire... and don't forget that our Habitat for Humanity build is coming soon...
	Flourishing Families and Relationships class to start Wednesday, July 1, at 7 p.m. FUUN’s board and Council have recently authorized the creation of a Flourishing Families and Relationships team. The team’s mission will be to advocate for church emphasis and programming to help families and relationships to flourish. As part of that effort, Adult Religious Education is proud to host the following class sessions in July: UU Principles as [...]
	FUUN Lunch Bunch Takes a Summer Vacation The FUUN Lunch Bunch will be on hiatus until the fall.
	Flourishing Families & Relationships Survey The Flourishing Families & Relationships (FF&R) survey is intended to help determine the specific interests and needs of the FUUN community with regard to FF&R Adult Religious Education (A.R.E.) programs and the formation of FF&R social groups. Please take a minute and fill out the survey here.
	Trust Annual Report The annual report of the FUUN Endowment Trust is now available. In 2009, the Trust celebrates its 25th birthday. What started as an idea by a few members has grown into an almost $200,000 endowment that is able to fund up to $10,000 in grants annually. For more information, see the Trust webpage or contact any of the Trustees.
	Strategic Planning: Join the Conversation The Strategic Planning Team invites your input in discussions on how we can shape our future to achieve our vision. Please join us for one or more of these topics. All conversations will be held from 10:15-11:15 a.m. in the Fireside Room and from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary (child care provided along with pizza [...]
	FUUN 2008/09 Annual Report Available John Mott has posted the church's 2008/09 Annual Report in the members section of the website.
	Long Distance Care-Giving Group Begins Tuesday, May 26 7 p.m. at FUUN. Facilitated by Linda Ramsey From Linda Ramsey: Many of us have aging parents or other relatives and loved ones who live at such a distance that we cannot see them as often as we would like. We also have all the usual obligations of life, jobs, family at home. Some of us are [...]
	Summer Retreat at Penuel Ridge The Descent of Inanna: A Story to Live By. Gail Seavey and Emily Green-Cain. July 31-August 1, Friday 6 p.m.-Saturday 4 p.m. $35 fee. Dinner, breakfast, lunch and mid-afternoon snack, and overnight accommodations included. Scholarships are available. Sign up at the office by June 25. There are spaces available for 8-12 participants. Emily and Gail will guide you through [...]