Mark your calendar; we need your help to create beauty that enhances our landscape. We’ll be planting Vinca from 9a.m.-noon. The more volunteers we have, the quicker we’ll get the planting done. Sponsored by the Building and Grounds Committee. For more information, please contact John King jwking@uark.edu
Reach out to the wider community! Members of our congregation are collaborating with members of other faith groups to organize Interfaith Harmony Day, based on the Baha’i World Religions Day. On January 18, 2009, there will be an afternoon of music, dance, skits, crafts, a panel discussion and tables with information, art and food presented by people of many spiritual paths. This event will be free and open to the public. The next work session is Wednesday, September 24, from 6:30 to 8:30p.m., and we need more of you to help with organizing this special day. Please join us. In the process of creating this festival, we have fun, gain friends, and promote harmony. For more information, contact Chava Schacter or Beverly Toll, 479-839-3238 or btoll@hughes.net
Rev. Dave Hunter will lead us as we explore what (if anything) binds us together as Unitarian Universalists and as members of this Unitarian Universalist congregation? Perhaps even, we will look at what binds us together as citizens of this Nation, and as parts of the interdependent web of all existence.
September 7 — Revs. Kerry Mueller and Dave Hunter
“Deeper Well” (our annual intergenerational Gathering of the Waters)
We will celebrate the opening of our congregational year with a special ritual, pouring water from our summer travels (geographic or metaphoric), a story for all ages, and a short homily. Be sure to collect and bring a small amount of water from your summer journey, but if you forget, don’t worry, we’ll have plenty available. (We won’t drink the collected water but share it with a tree.) The Adult Choir will sing.
September 14 — The Rev. Susan Smith, District Executive of the Southwest Unitarian Universalist Conference.
Susan will help us look at ourselves and our future, and bring greetings and inspiration from the Unitarian Universalist world beyond our modest realm. The Adult Choir will sing.
September 21 — Rev. Dave Hunter
“The Mystery Within Us Reaching Out to the Mystery Beyond”
Dave speculates about why as Unitarian Universalists we come together Sunday mornings as a worshiping community.
September 28 — Rev. Kerry Mueller
“Not Hell, But Hope”
In the 1980’s, Unitarian Universalists created a statement of purposes and principles. This year Rev. Kerry will offer a series of sermons on this statement, beginning with “the inherent worth and dignity of every person.” The Generations Choir (intergenerational, all ages invited) will sing.
October 5 — Rev. Dave Hunter
“What Is the Name of This Child?
Dave provides an introduction to our Unitarian Universalist dedication or welcoming ceremony for infants and young children. Dave reports that his parents had him baptized when he was a baby, and asks what is it that we do as Unitarian Universalists? (Two Sundays later, we will have a child dedication ceremony.)
On Friday, August 29, 6:30p.m., Everyone is invited to the Potluck Dinner and Family Social Fun Night, honoring the Chinese/Asian festival of the Harvest and Full Moon (Zhong Qui Jie). Traditional Asian foods are encouraged (but not required), including any Red or Moon-shaped food. Hint: there’s a great Moon Cake recipe on http://chinesefood.about.com . Now that summer’s ending, come enjoy live music and great company. Bring musical instruments, drums, and friends.
August 3
Courtney Montgomery-Burnett, The Green Sanctuary Committee
Special Music: Still on the Hill
August 10
Rev. Dave Hunter
How This Unitarian Universalist Reads the Bible
August 17
Rev. Kerry Mueller
Roadside Wisdom
Travel far enough by automobile, and you’ll receive all sorts of advice from the roadside. Come here about our recent trip to family and friends and what lessons I took from the scene.
August 24
Rev. Dave Hunter
What This Unitarian Universalist Believes
August 31
Rev. Kerry Mueller and Rev. Dave Hunter
Where the UUs Are
Come hear about General Assembly in legendary Fort Lauderdale, from the controversy over IDs, to poignant moments from the Rev. Forrest Church, to the inspiring Ware Lecture, to the great state fair of the exhibit hall, to the need for naps. Get ready to put GA 2009 on your calendar! (June 24-28, in Salt Lake City.)
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville will conduct a candlelight vigil at 7:00p.m.on Thursday evening, July 31, at the fellowship, 901 W. Cleveland Street. The vigil is to commemorate those killed on Sunday, July 27, in the attack at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Rev. Kerry Mueller, fellowship co-minister, said that “all are invited to join us. We recognize that any religious community could be the target of such an attack. We are all in this together.”
For further information, contact Rev. Kerry Mueller or Rev. Dave Hunter, (479) 444-8168; church administrator Melanie Dietzel, (479) 521-8422; or John Hurley, UUA Director of Communications, (617) 742-2100
Pam Hudspeth will be our guest speaker on Sunday, July 27. She will explore tolerance and acceptance of self.
Weaving Our Common Threads
Sunday, September 21 at 12:30
How do you make friends and get to know new people? How do you find out how things get done around here? What are the purposes of the different committees? How can you learn more about special interest groups in the Fellowship?
Come, come, whoever you are! The Community Tapestry is an event after the Sunday Service on September 21. Committees, Affiliate Groups and other organizations will offer explanations, describe ongoing projects, and let you know how you can become more involved with people who share your interests and goals! Everyone welcome!!
If you’ve ever thought that you’d like to sing with a choir, here’s your second chance. On Sunday, July 27, Music Director Renee Janski will lead you in singing Hush, Hush, Somebody’s Calling My Name, a traditional spiritual to which we’ll bring our own extra spirit. All are welcome (children younger than third grade need to be accompanied by an adult). Please arrive at 9:55a.m. to get your music and be ready to rehearse at 10a.m.