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What’s Happening at the Society?
Sunday Worship Service
October 25, 2015 at 10 am Reclaiming the Heart of Our HumanityWith Rev. Dr. Tracy Sprowls
Sharing about the Parliament of World Religions and why it matters. What does it mean to be a people of letting go in our global community.
NOVEMBER 1, 2015Bring a Friend Sunday, First Explorers and
Harry Potter Activities and Movie.
• 10:00 am Worship Service featuring real actions people can take to fight racism, special guest speaker, Rev. Craig Hirschberg, UULMNJ (our legislative ministry). Following the first part of worship: Our awesome religious education classes: Creative play for infants-age 4, Timeless Themes for K-3, and Harry and UU for grades 4-8.
• 11:30 First Sunday Explorers in Stevens Room after service: a panel discussion with Craig and Frances Prestianni about the UULM.
• 11:30: Harry Potter themed activities in the Parish Hall: treats, make your own wand, potions, games and more!
• 1:30 p.m. screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
To make this happen, we need your help.• You can: come on Nov 1st and bring a friend. Costumes encouraged!
Volunteer to make a Harry Potter themed treat.
• Volunteer to help with an activity in the Parish hall (all materials and directions provided).
Interested? Please contact Melissa at [email protected]
To SeekTo ServeTo Inspire
THEME MINISTRY LETTING GO
To SeekTHEME EXERCISE FOR OCTOBER
What Does It Mean To Be A People of Letting Go?Each month you are invited to participate in a theme exercise based on the theme of the month.Try it out; try it on for size and then use it to start a conversation on Sunday during Fellowship Hour or in some other part of your life. If you are interested and would like to share your experience on the last Sunday of the month during the service, please let Rev. Tracy know. Let go of any trepidation and give it a try!
One Space in Your LifeThe international bestseller, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, helps us see cleaning up clutter in a new light. It’s not about eliminating mess; it’s about letting in joy and creating space in which our spirits can breathe. The author’s challenge to all of us is this: “Anything that doesn’t “spark joy” is to be touched, thanked and ceremonially sent on its way!” This month take up the challenge: Read the article about her book (and maybe read the book as well!):http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/nov/27/toptipstojoyfullydeclutteryourhomefrommariekondo
Pick one “space” in your life and declutter it in the way she recommends. This space can be something as big as a living room or as small as a desk drawer or the back seat of your car. Take before and after pictures. Come to your group ready to share what it was like to thank and send the clutter on its way. Most importantly, come ready to show what it’s like to have one space full of the things that “spark joy” and prop you up.
Seeking Justice
MARCH AND RALLY October 23, 2015MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY
SEEKING JUSTICE AND ACTION
October 24, 2015RISE UP OCTOBER March NYC
• NEW YORK CITY 1 PM - 4 PM• Rally begins 11 am
• Please join members of the Fourth Universalist Society, All Souls Unitarian Church’s Racial
Justice Initiative, and First UU Brooklyn at the #RiseUpOctober March. Join with protestors from around the country in resistance to the mass incarceration and continued violence against people of color at the hands of law enforcement. Together, we will affirm that #BlackLivesMatter.
• MEETING PLACE: We will wear our Standing on the Side of Love gear MEET at the south
east corner of Washington Square Park near the Bobst Library for the opening rally beginning at 11 am. The march is scheduled to begin at 1 pm and end at 4pm near Columbus Circle.
• • For more information: contact UULM-Rachael Hayes ([email protected]). More
information about #RiseUpOctober, see their website: http://riseupoctober.nationbuilder.com/
First Sunday ExplorersNovember 1, 2015
First Sunday Explorers welcomes the UU legislative Ministry of New Jersey to tell us about their organization and what they are doing. Frances Prestianni and other members of the Board will be presenting the topic. Please join us at 11:30 for a light lunch and the program which will run until 1 pm. why does UU Legislative Ministry exist? how are we organized Task Forces congregational liaisons funding what has UULM accomplished over the past years where are we going; future plans discussion and opportunities for involvement
Fanwood-Scotch Plains Recycling Association North Avenue and Westfield Road Fanwood, NJ 07023
Join FUSP Volunteers
at the
Fanwood Recycling Center
October 248:45 am-1:00 pm
This is a great opportunity for hands-on learning about recycling and environmental justice. The unique thing about the Fanwood Recycling Center is that it is a non-profit center run by volunteers and a few paid staff members. The center not only sells a higher percentage of the recyclable materials than most for-profit centers, it gives 100% of the profits back to the non-profit organizations that volunteer there. Every time FUSP volunteers work at the center, FUSP receives a $200 donation. Anyone 11 or older can volunteer. It is a great opportunity for students to fulfill service hour requirements. For more information or to sign-up to volunteer, contact Denise Soppas ([email protected]) or Elena Terry ( [email protected]).
TO SERVE This Saturday
SANDWICH SUNDAYTHIS SUNDAY, OCT. 25
IMPORTANTSandwich Sunday needs sandwiches and volunteers, October 25,
2015 from 11-1 pm.
We have been woefully short of sandwiches and volunteers for this important mission project.
Please make sandwiches and bring them to the church SUNDAY to supply lunch for our neighbors. Contact Cass Cochrane and tell her what you will be bringing.
We have more than a 100 neighbors who DEPEND on this program for lunch. Please volunteer. We need your help NOW.
To Serve
SATURDAY, October 31, 2015, 9 am – 1 pm
Food Pantry really needs volunteers. Please come help our neighbors.
TO SEEK and SERVE in PARTNERSHIPWORLD AIDS DAY AT FUSP
DECEMBER 1, 2015
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDSave the Date- 12 – 6 pm
FUSP is joining in a partnership with two non-profit organizations, Iris House and The Hyacinth AIDS Foundation, in a World Aids Day event at FUSP. We will open our doors and provide AIDS testing, information, counseling, entertainment and speakers at this event. FUSP volunteers are needed to help out. Please contact Sharon, the administrator for information.
Looking for People
Who Like to Smile, Listen, and Meet People.
“Greeters” The welcome we give others
and the way others receive it —is a key ingredient to growing our membership.
Outside Greeters are needed to invite people (friends, members and guests)into our sanctuary on Sunday mornings.
Inside Greeters make our visitors welcome after the service - introducing them to FUSP and our community.
If you would like to assist the membership committee by welcoming visitors, please contact Denise Soppas ([email protected])
TO SERVEWOMEN’S ALLIANCE FUNDRAISER
From the CARRUTH STUDIOS in Ohio, we are offering charming, high quality, carved cement decorative items for your garden or your home. Ideal gifts for the holidays, for a house warming, for a marriage, or just for fun.
The fundraiser runs until early November, so all items will be delivered for Christmas.
With the money we earn we supply our food pantry with non-food necessities such as diapers, soaps and other personal hygiene items. We also send our graduating high school girls off with a small scholarship.
You can view the selections on line at www.CarruthStudio.com. Scroll down to the section labelled "fundraiser".
Please speak to Bonnie Rowan, Lois Laning, Anita Eigen, or any member of Women's Alliance to see a catalog and place an order.
TO INSPIREACT IV: Theater at FUSP
Andrea (Andie) Fleck and her family were distinguished members of FUSP for many years during her childhood and youth. We feel privileged to bring some of her plays to the Act IV stage.
Nov 13, 14, 20 and 21at 7:30 pm
Nov. 15 and 22 matinees at 3 pm
Act IVpresents
An Evening of Short Plays
byAndrea Fleck
ClardyDirected by
Cass Cochrane
Nov 13, 14, 20 and 21at 7: 30 pm
Nov. 15 and 22 matinees at 3 pm
ACT IV VOLUNTEERSNot all the fun happens on-stage!
Backstage, crew and production volunteers needed. Please contact Cass Cochrane and/or Barbara Van Savage.
Sandy has FREE tickets to the next 6 performances of ACT IV; Friday and Saturday, November 13, 14, 20, and 21 and Sunday at 3 pm on November 15 and 22. Sell tickets and serve light refreshments during intermission and see the shows at no charge.
Contact Sandy Kaplan. First come, first served!
MUSIC AT FUSPFolk Duo-Friction Farm
NOVEMBER 8, 2015Appearing at
Family Worship 9:30 amWorship 10:00
Modern folk duo Friction Farm is guitarist/vocalist Aidan Quinn and bassist/vocalist Christine Stay. They combines storytelling social commentary and humor to create songs of everyday life, local heroes and quirky observations. From ballads, to anthems each song is filled with harmony and hope.•
Notice about A and P Supermarket Cards
FUSP is no longer selling A & P supermarket cards. The A & P cards are no longer available because of the company’s declaration of bankruptcy.
As many A & P stores are closing and being sold, please you USE your A & P cards as soon as possible.
Welcome Book table
Come to the Welcome Book table each Sunday after the service to fill your soul with books and other items to enrich yourself with Unitarian Universalism.
After the wonderful service last week on "Black Lives Matter," the feature at the book table this week is an excellent illustrated book on the History of Lynching available for a donation. Also order "Standing on the Side of Love" socks.
Stylin’ FUSP Fundraiser• What bag will the calm and cool UU carry
this year?
•The UU tote bag of
course! • Navy and white 100% organic cotton,
the subtle UU logo, the generous size and the social justice connection. The bags are sewn at a California non-profit by people with developmental disabilities providing job opportunities to an underserved community. Just enough subtlety to invite the question "What does UU mean?"
Bags cost FUSP $5.25. YOUR COST: You are invited to pay anything ABOVE $5.25 All profits go to FUSP projects. Please be generous.
BEYOND FUSPCurvy Girls Scoliosis Walk
RE Committee Matching FUSP Support
Fundraising Walk
Straight Walk with The Curvy GirlsHalloween Walk
October 31, 2015Registration for Walkers $20
To Donate: firstgiving.com/CurvyGirls Scoliosis/NJ
A FUSP Youth, Gianna, is involved with this walk and would appreciate your support and donation.
RE Committee will match your donation to Curvy Girls. Please contact Kate Riegel for more info.
