The MUUF Board of Trustees met at our annual retreat in August to work on incorporating the information gleaned from our Open Questions and other conversations that came up over the last year. Last year’s Open Questions asked you about Welcoming, Use of our new space, and our Mission. We’ve (mostly) digested that information to
UUFANJ is not just about legislative action. UUFANJ in keeping with its motto – “Educate, Advocate, Mobilize” – works in collaboration with its coalition members to present a varied program of events. REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE Last week Planned Parenthood held a showing of “Preconceived”, a film on Crisis Pregnancy Centers. These centers are fake health clinics
We are delighted to invite you to a special evening with Arta Boutcher, Romanian novelist and Fellowship Friend, as she shares from her memoir, Loss, Voyage, and Rebirth. Join us on Thursday, September 18 at 7:30 pm in the Meeting Room. Arta will reveal her personal experiences as a Romanian émigré, offering moving reflections on
Sept 1, 6 pm: Summer Reflections & Mad Libs . After sharing our thoughts regarding the Summer, we will be playing the pride version of Adult Mad Libs. For those unfamiliar with this game, a “reader” asks everyone else (the “writers”) to supply words to fill in blanks in a document (known to the reader but not
Are you buying new sneakers for school? Don’t forget to drop off your old ones in the green bin in the Mansion’s coat closet, which is to the right of the main entrance door. Green Earth Ministry will ship your used sneakers to GotSneakers.com for recycling.
Mark your calendars! The Service Auction Kickoff is Saturday, November 8th! We are proud to announce the grand return of the Live Auction to MUUF after many years! With great food and drink, music, a children’s party and our Silent Auction, it will be a fun night that all can enjoy!
It’s not too early to start thinking about ideas for Service Auction donations! It’s our biggest fundraiser! From cakes, trips, dinners, and everything in between, the sky’s the limit! You could even team up with other members! Donating your time volunteering will also needed! There will be many opportunities! If interested, contact [email protected].
Become an architect this week! We’re using toothpicks and mini-marshmallows to build structures. Children will design towers, houses, and other creations, then find ways to combine their work into one large construction. We’ll enjoy a book about an architect and take an imaginary elevator ride up a tall building during our mindfulness.
Are you ready for a challenge? This week, we’re navigating an obstacle course! Kids will run, jump, crawl, and balance their way through various challenges. But it’s not just about speed—points will be awarded for helping and encouraging each other. We’ll also have a mindfulness exercise to warm up and prepare for the challenge.
August 4, 6 pm: The Joys of August. Come to GAAMC to learn how August got its name, what its flowers and birthstones are. There will be videos to see, a fact-filled quiz to test your recollection, and a lively discussion of favorite August activities, places, and foods. As usual, there will be a nice selection of
