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

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

Sunday, May 11, 2008
Mothering: Love and Loss
The Rev. Gail Seavey
All parents quickly learn that the more we love, the more we have to lose, but women’s biology requires they face losses such as miscarriages, still births, adoptions, and deaths of their children as a loss of part of themselves. In some cultures, women have acknowledged this by honoring Goddesses of birth and death such as Kali, Asherah and Eostre. Today we will honor mothers that have loved and lost.

Sunday, May 18, 2008
Religious Education Sunday
Marguerite Mills
This is our annual opportunity to honor our religious education program and teachers. RE classes will contribute to the service worship in ways that reflect their activities over the past year, and we will recognize our RE volunteers.

Sunday, May 25, 2008
The Ethics of Human Biological Enhancement
Michael Bess
Michael Bess, Professor of History at Vanderbilt University, will explore the ethical and social implications of new technologies for human biological enhancement. The world is currently in the early stages of an epochal shift as we apply our technological ingenuity to the challenge of redesigning our bodies--our physical and mental capabilities. What will be the consequences for the human species of this transformation? What sort of world will our great-grandchildren live in--and what will they look like?

The Latest From the Sermon Blog
	Morning on the Milkweed. Rev. Shelton's candidating sermon, on the relationship between milkweeds and butterflies and self-sacrifice that leads to transformation. In this season of renewal, we explored the idea of transformation as a key to our continued spiritual development.
News from Our Events Blog
	Matinee Idylls with Jeff Stein: Small Films, Big Films, and a Book about Films. Tuesday, May 13, 1:30 p.m., FUUN Social Area Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for learning, fellowship, and light refreshment. If you would like to attend but need transportation, please call Gail Sphar. In 2005 Jeff Stein made a small film based on Edwin Arlington Robinson’s Poem, “Mr. Flood’s Party,” Showing of this 10-minute DVD, a film that Jeff had [...]
	UUA National Advertising Update From the FUUN Denominational Affairs Committee: You are invited to check out the UUA website at http://www.uua.org/leaders/leaderslibrary/marketing/index.shtml for information about the UUA’s Time magazine ads and other advertising initiatives.
	Bone Marrow Drive Scheduled for May 18 Every year, more than 10,000 Americans get life-threatening diseases that can only be cured with a bone marrow transplant from an unrelated donor. The patients do not have a family donor and transplant is their only hope for a cure. Patients diagnosed with leukemia, lymphomas or other blood cancers make up approximately 72 percent of [...]
	Register NOW for Summer RE! Please register now for summer classes. And while you're at it, you can check off a couple more boxes and have your registration for the fall done as well. The deadline for summer registration is May 23.
	Youth Advisor Training Offered in May What is the secret of working with youth? There isn’t one. All it takes is a genuine interest, a willingness to learn from those younger than you, and the occasional ability to be determinedly silly, while still remembering that you are the adult. Oh, and you should also believe that our youth can change the [...]
	Fundraising Concert For Darfur Relief We are having a fundraising concert for Darfur Relief at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville. Featuring: Kathy Chiavola www.kathychiavola.com Greg Trooper www.gregtrooper.com Barry and Holly Tashian www.tashianmusic.com (Barry and Holly will be performing as a duet and with the FUUN Bluegrass Band) There is a suggested donation of $10 per person. Funds raised [...]
	In the Mood: A concert by Vivian Slade “I’m in the Mood for Jazz”- cool classic jazz tunes as only Vivian can sing them. Come join us on Saturday, May 31, at 7 p.m. for an evening of your favorite jazz tunes, capped off with some of Vivian’s newest material. Light refreshments will be served before the show and during the brief intermission. [...]
	FUUN Spring Into Summer Picnic Mark your calendars for FUUN’s “Spring into Summer” Picnic on Sunday, June 1, after the second service at 1:00 p.m. at Edwin Warner Park (Area 3). The Fellowship Committee will provide ice, drinks, and paper goods–please bring a potluck dish to share! Also, you are welcome to bring sports equipment, outdoor games, and [...]
	Another Successful Yard Sale From Arran Addington: After much effort and the help of many, we have had another successful yard sale, raising approximately $3,200.00! I would like to thank the following: Robert Overall, Mark Jacobson, Stephanie Addington, Dustin Weaver, Scott Weaver, Aubrey Weaver, Dana Weaver, Sarah Plummer, Joan Moore, Sue Alley, Connie Sitzman, Margy May, Lisa Pasto-Crosby, Ian [...]
	Welcoming Congregation Class to be Offered on May 7 A number of years ago (October 16, 1995, to be exact) FUUN became certified as a Welcoming Congregation. What does that mean? The current GLBT & Friends Group is planning to inform new members and update “old” members about just that. As a hint, the Welcoming Congregation Program is defined as a completely volunteer program [...]
	Room in the Inn - Another Season of Warmth Wraps Up This winter, FUUN Room in the Inn volunteers served warm meals and offered a safe and dry place to rest to nearly 80 homeless men from throughout Nashville. We would like to offer a very heartfelt “thank-you” to all 33 volunteers who participated in our 2007 - 2008 season. Your hot meals, cool drinks, [...]
	A Letter to FUUN from Jason Shelton Dear FUUN members and friends: Yesterday I experienced something that happens very rarely in my life–speechlessness. I now understand why nominees at award shows carry a list of people to thank. So now that I’ve had a day to clear my head, I’d ike to express a few words of gratitude for all that [...]
	Jason Shelton Called as FUUN Associate Minister for Music In an historic vote Sunday afternoon, March 30, the congregation voted overwhelmingly to call the Rev. Jason Shelton as our Associate Minister for Music. Read more ....
	Adult RE: Diversity in Dialogue Groups on Racism Mondays, April 14 - May 19; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Scarritt-Bennett Center. Community Diversity in Dialogue (DID) groups are comprised of 8-12 people who meet to dialogue about diversity and racism. Trained facilitators lead individuals in sharing their feelings, opinions, and thoughts in a way that is open, honest and free from attack or criticism. By listening to [...]
	Adult RE: Reading Sacred Texts Something calls us forward. We search our hearts and minds and the world around us hoping to discover why we are here, who we are, and what our connection is to the mystery beyond our knowing.