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Saturday, February 18 at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 19 at 9 & 11 a.m.
"Servant Leadership"
by Michael A. Schuler, Parish Minister
In keeping with this month's worship theme this morning's service will feature an exploration of a paradoxical style of leadership. We think of the servant as one who follows, who takes orders from others, who has no mind of his or her own. What does servant leadership look like and why would we want to adopt it?
Musically, the Teen Choir, directed by Heather Thorpe, will provide the musical offerings on Saturday, and Sunday the Cherub and Chorister choirs, (also directed by Heather Thorpe) will sing. FUS teen, Maya Pierick will play duets for two harps with Linda Warren on Sunday.
Quest Informational Session
This Saturday, February 18, join us for an informational session about "Quest: A Two-Year Spiritual Journey" in the Landmark Auditorium following the 4:30 service. We will give a brief overview of this exciting and challenging program for adults which will be starting a new session soon, review the Quest calendar and answer your questions. One more opportunity is scheduled for later in the month on Sunday, February 26 between services. Questions? Please contact Janet at /questdirector.
Mark Rosa Memorial Harpsichord Concert
This Sunday, February 19, at 2:30 p.m. harpsichordist Trevor Stephenson will perform a tribute to Mark Rosa (1950-2011), who built and donated the fine French-style two manual harpsichord that graces the Atrium Auditorium. Joining Trevor in music of Bach, Scarlatti and Handel will be soprano Rachel Edie Warrick and baroque flutist Monica Steger. A reception will follow this free concert.
Help Get Out the Vote at FUS
Please take a few moments and fill out the form included in your order of service this weekend. Place your interest form in the box in the Commons or fill out a survey on-line http://www.fusmadison.org/GOVOTE2012
Life is Busy in Children's Religious Education
A few of our classes will be busy with out-of-the-ordinary events this weekend. Of note:
-- Our Neighboring Faiths youth will attend a worship service at High Point Church. Youth will meet at FUS at 8:30 a.m.
-- Our Saturday Coming of Age youth will prepare and serve dinner at Grace Episcopal's men's shelter on Saturday.
-- Our Mind, Body and Soul youth, all sections, will attend a presentation on Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Landmark Auditorium. Our guest speaker will be Kelly Pointer from the Dane County Rape Crisis Center.
Thank you to all the volunteers who make these rich opportunities available to our youth!
Youth Group
FUS teens! This Sunday Rev. Kelly will join us to create a ritual in which we honor the earth, give thanks for all its many gifts and help us to think about our own relationship with the planet. Dress warmly as we will conduct most of our ritual outside around a roaring fire. Friends. Food. Fun. Questions? Contact Janet at /youthandcampus.
UU Campus Ministry
"The Masks We Wear"
with Rev. Kelly this Sunday, February 19
What masks do you put on to face each day and meet the challenges ahead? Some of us wear masks for self protection, others to portray what is expected of us, others still wear masks given to them by others. Who are you really under the many masks we all wear? Join us as we discuss the faces we wear as we create masks that portray our true selves. 5 p.m. supper; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. program. All college students welcome! Questions? Contact Janet at
/youthandcampus.
Tuesday, February 21...
"Can Science Be Sacred?"
with WPR's Steve Paulson
Join Wisconsin Public Radio's producer of "To the Best of Our Knowledge" and author of Atoms and Eden for a special evening discussing the junction of science, philosophy, and spirituality on Tuesday, February 21, in our Landmark Auditorium. It's bound to be a fascinating evening. Cost for this event is $10 for pledging members, $15 for non-pledging. More information at /science and registration at /adult-ed.
Thursday, February 23...
"Parent Reading Group" with Rev. Kelly Crocker
Dates: Thursday, February 23, 6:30 to 8 p.m. or
Sunday, February 26, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Childcare available
Today's busier, faster society is waging an undeclared war on childhood. With too much stuff, too many choices, and too little time, children can become anxious, have trouble with friends and school, or even be diagnosed with behavioral problems. Join us as we discuss the work of Kim John Payne and look for ways to help reclaim for our children the space and freedom they need. Register at www.fusmadison.org/adult-ed
Our Next Friday Noon Musicale
features music for harp, violin and cello…
Harpist Linda Warren will be joined by violinist Leyla Sanyer and cellist Philip Delaquess in music of Francois Naderman and selections from Ancient Airs and Dances by Respighi. Join us in the Landmark on Friday, February 24, 12:15 p.m.
Saturday, February 25 at 4:30 p.m.
"Spiritual Courage in the 21st Century: The Inner Journey" by Rev. Jody Whelden
We travel in the river, we are not the river. The mystics believe touching and living the source of the river is the most important human journey. As it changes us, we change the world. The preeminent mystic Gandhi said, "As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world – that is the myth of the atomic age – as in being able to remake ourselves." Today we explore living the inner journey in the 21st century. Rev. Jody Whelden, UU minister, is a chaplain at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison.
Musically, Frank Parks will play mandolin and sing traditional music with Linda Warren playing lap harp.
Sunday, February 26 at 9 and 11 a.m.
"Universalism: Love and Risk"
with Rev. Natalie Fenimore
Our Universalist heritage calls us to love the world – even as we experience hate, pain and suffering. How do we embrace the risk of love? How might Universalism be a faith for our time? Rev. Natalie Fenimore is currently the Minister for Religious Exploration at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax in Oakton, Virginia. She serves as the President of the Liberal Religious Educator's Association. She's been a UU for 30 years and a religious professional for over a decade. Musically, the Meeting House Chorus will sing Would You Harbor Me? by Ysaye Barnwell and This Little Light of Mine, arranged by Moses Hogan featuring soprano Amber Nicole Dilger.
Monday, February 27...
"Mothering and Identity" Course
with Rev. Karen Gustafson
Monday, February 27, March 5, 12, and 19, 7 to 9 p.m.
Join Karen for a course that is for anyone who has been or has had a mother who struggles to reconcile the reality of mothering with the myth of the "good mother." Appropriate for mothers and daughters 16 and over to take together. More at /mothering.
Tuesday, February 28...
Spiritual Topics Book Group
Following on Steve Paulson's adult education class on February 21 "Can Science be Sacred," our February 28 discussion will pick up with additional essays from his book Atoms and Eden. On March 27 our book will be Karen Armstrong's 12 Steps to a Compassionate Life, with Karen Gustafson. New members are very welcome! Discussions are held at 7 p.m. in the Gaebler Living Room. Contact Judith Miller at 274-9288 for info.
"Exploring Sufism"
with Rev. Kelly Crocker and Rev. Jerry Mosser
February 28, March 6, 11, and 13
This Adult Education class with Kelly and Jerry will explore the world of Sufism in four sessions. Historically, Sufism is rooted in Islam. Sufis seek to understand and experience an aspect of Islam that cultivates the inner life in search of divine love and knowledge. Join us for discussion, a visit to a worship service and celebrate the divine through the Dances of Universal Peace. Register at www.fusmadison.org/adult-ed.
Justice GA: Learn Locally, Act Nationally
A few spots left in this exciting, action-orientated class which meets the 4th Tuesdays in February, March, and April at 7 p.m. Register at /ae-registration.
Thursday, March 1...
Early Bird Registration For GA Starts Today!
Early Bird Registration for GA Opens on March 1. If you plan on attending GA or if you would like a room in the FUS block of hotels, please let Erich P. know /socialjusticecoordinator
Friday, March 2...
FUS Business Group To Tackle Health Care Reform
On Friday, March 2, in the Gaebler Living Room at 7 p.m. FUS members, Dr. Tim Harrington and Sara Eskrich will help us figure out whether the Affordable Healthcare Act will or won't deal with the high cost and problems of health care. Refreshments will be served. To reserve a place: hathewayhasler@gmail.com
Saturday, March 3 at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 4 at 9 & 11 a.m.
"Shall Giving Be Conditional?"
by Karen Gustafson, Associate Minister
The Worship Theme for March is "Generosity". What is the relationship between generosity and expectation of return? Is "giving from the heart" a recipe for "heart break"? How is generosity a spiritual practice? How is generosity related to resources? These are some of the questions that we will consider in this introduction to our theme.
Shawl Ministry
Members of the FUS Shawl Ministry are invited to bring shawls, laprobes, and dedication blankets to our table after the 9 and 11 a.m. service on March 4. Coordinators will be there to accept them and to answer questions. Can't make it on Sunday? Lorna Aaronson, lorna464@gmail.com, 255-0296.
Saturday, March 17...
Registration Now Open for the Peace and Justice Retreat
Hear about the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee from Rev. Brock Leach. Help FUS launch its initiative to become a Peace Advocacy Congregation! Registration: http://fusmadison.org/PJretreat Questions? Erich P. 233-9774 X 125 or /socialjusticecoordinator
Undated Announcements...
Voter Engagement Survey still available
Please take a few moments and share with the Democracy Initiative how you would like to help expand and defend democracy in Wisconsin in 2012. Help get out the vote! http://fusmadison.org/GOVOTE2012
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