[{"id":22894,"link":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/seats-available-for-mardi-gras-celebration-in-chu-hall-on-march-8\/","name":"seats-available-for-mardi-gras-celebration-in-chu-hall-on-march-8","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mask-286284_1280.jpg","alt":"Purple Mardi Gras mask with strings of beads"},"title":"Seats Available for Mardi Gras Celebration in Chu Hall on March 8!","author":{"name":"Marie Griffin","link":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/author\/mariegriffin\/"},"date":"Jan 22, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-01-22 20:23:16","modifiedDate":"2025-01-24 21:16:54","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-25 02:16:54","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/weekly-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weekly News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/weekly-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weekly News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/muuf.org\/tag\/2024-service-auction\/' rel='post_tag'>2024 Service Auction<\/a><a href='https:\/\/muuf.org\/tag\/featured-events\/' rel='post_tag'>Featured Events<\/a><a href='https:\/\/muuf.org\/tag\/mardi-gras\/' rel='post_tag'>Mardi Gras<\/a><a href='https:\/\/muuf.org\/tag\/morristown-unitarian-universalist-fellowship\/' rel='post_tag'>Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship<\/a><a href='https:\/\/muuf.org\/tag\/newsletter\/' rel='post_tag'>Newsletter<\/a>","table_tags":"","author":"<a href='https:\/\/muuf.org\/author\/mariegriffin\/' rel='author'>Marie Griffin<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":43},"status":"publish","content":"It\u2019s not too late to sign up for the Service Auction\u2019s premier Mardi Gras celebration in Chu Hall on Saturday, March 8, for $50 per person. We will provide authentic New Orleans fare from appetizers and a dinner buffet to traditional King Cake (Whoever finds the baby in their slice gets a special surprise), along with Hurricane Punch, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages"},{"id":22885,"link":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/endowment-grant-applications-now-available\/","name":"endowment-grant-applications-now-available","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Endowment.png","alt":""},"title":"Endowment Grant Applications Now Available","author":{"name":"Nick Wallwork","link":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/author\/nwallwork\/"},"date":"Jan 22, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-01-22 16:45:18","modifiedDate":"2025-01-22 11:45:20","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-22 16:45:20","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/weekly-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weekly News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/weekly-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weekly News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"","table_tags":"","author":"<a href='https:\/\/muuf.org\/author\/janet-horst\/' rel='author'>Janet Horst<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":42},"status":"publish","content":"The Endowment Committee is thrilled to announce this year we have $12,000 to fund projects deemed important to the Fellowship. Grant Applications and our Vetting Procedures are available during Coffee Hour through February-end and also via the links shared below. What to know: Projects should enhance the mission of the Fellowship apart from its general operations, so as to help secure, strengthen, and"},{"id":22786,"link":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/chat-with-the-dre\/","name":"chat-with-the-dre","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/original_fc25684a-e7db-45eb-8de6-35dbd795adeb_PXL_20240823_2336062272.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Chat with the DRE","author":{"name":"Nick Wallwork","link":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/author\/nwallwork\/"},"date":"Jan 15, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-01-15 19:12:01","modifiedDate":"2025-01-15 14:12:03","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-15 19:12:03","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/weekly-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weekly News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/weekly-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weekly News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"","table_tags":"","author":"<a href='https:\/\/muuf.org\/author\/nwallwork\/' rel='author'>Nick Wallwork<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":59},"status":"publish","content":"I\u2019ve been at the Fellowship for over three years, making me the second longest serving DRE this century! Those three years have been anything but normal. Coming out of, going back into, and coming out of lockdowns because of a global pandemic, certainly isn\u2019t how anyone expects to start their time in this position. Add on top of that a new building and"},{"id":22774,"link":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/invitation-to-feb-2nd-child-dedication-ceremony\/","name":"invitation-to-feb-2nd-child-dedication-ceremony","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copy-of-Untitled-Design-Sasha-Ostrom.png","alt":""},"title":"Invitation to Feb. 2nd Child Dedication Ceremony","author":{"name":"Sasha Ostrom","link":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/author\/sasha\/"},"date":"Jan 15, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-01-15 17:43:36","modifiedDate":"2025-01-15 12:43:39","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-15 17:43:39","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/weekly-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weekly News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/weekly-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weekly News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"","table_tags":"","author":"<a href='https:\/\/muuf.org\/author\/sasha\/' rel='author'>Sasha Ostrom<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":26},"status":"publish","content":"Are you a MUUF member with a young child who hasn\u2019t yet received a Child Dedication Ceremony? If so, we warmly welcome you and your child to join us for this special ceremony during our regular worship service on Sunday, February 2nd. This beautiful ritual includes a ceremonial naming of the child, making it most suitable for children ages 2 and younger. To"},{"id":22658,"link":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/care-of-material-resources-policy-suite-drafts\/","name":"care-of-material-resources-policy-suite-drafts","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/policy-puzzle.jpg","alt":""},"title":"Care of Material Resources Policy suite drafts","author":{"name":"Tim Davis","link":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/author\/tdavis\/"},"date":"Jan 15, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-01-15 16:13:55","modifiedDate":"2025-01-15 11:14:23","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-15 16:14:23","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/weekly-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weekly News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/weekly-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weekly News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"","table_tags":"","author":"<a href='https:\/\/muuf.org\/author\/tdavis\/' rel='author'>Tim Davis<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":55},"status":"publish","content":"The Board of Trustees has granted a preliminary approval to three Care for Material Resource Policy drafts. Prior to finalization, the Board requests our member participation in a comment period. Please review the Policy drafts & provide your comments using this Google Form. Dates: The member-comment period for the three Care for Material Resource Policy drafts will be 14 days beginning Jan 15th"},{"id":22558,"link":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/coffee-hour\/","name":"coffee-hour","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Coffee.png","alt":""},"title":"Coffee Hour","author":{"name":"Katy Julich, Congregational Administrator","link":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/author\/accounting\/"},"date":"Jan 8, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-01-08 15:20:02","modifiedDate":"2025-01-21 10:20:57","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-21 15:20:57","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/newsletter-article-archives\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Newsletter Article Archives<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/weekly-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weekly News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/newsletter-article-archives\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Newsletter Article Archives<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/weekly-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weekly News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"","table_tags":"","author":"<a href='https:\/\/muuf.org\/author\/accounting\/' rel='author'>Katy Julich, Congregational Administrator<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":0,"sec":33},"status":"publish","content":"As we all know, coffee is very important to many people. The weekly Fellowship Coffee Hour is a wonderful opportunity for all to enjoy their coffee and the company of other members and friends! To enhance this experience, we are asking for contributions to both the treats and the creamers. Examples of treats would be cookies, chips and salsa, bagels and cream cheese,"},{"id":22560,"link":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/get-your-event-on-the-calendar\/","name":"get-your-event-on-the-calendar","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Event-Submission.png","alt":""},"title":"Get Your Event on the Calendar!","author":{"name":"Nick Wallwork","link":"https:\/\/muuf.org\/author\/nwallwork\/"},"date":"Jan 8, 2025","dateGMT":"2025-01-08 15:00:02","modifiedDate":"2025-01-21 10:20:58","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-21 15:20:58","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/newsletter-article-archives\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Newsletter Article Archives<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/weekly-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weekly News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/newsletter-article-archives\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Newsletter Article Archives<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/muuf.org\/category\/weekly-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weekly News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"","table_tags":"","author":"<a href='https:\/\/muuf.org\/author\/nwallwork\/' rel='author'>Nick Wallwork<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":6},"status":"publish","content":"The Fellowship is buzzing with activity, and we want to make sure everyone knows about all the wonderful events you're planning! To help with this, we're excited to announce the launch of our new Event Submission Form! This easy-to-use form is the new go-to place for submitting your event details for consideration. Whether it's a small group gathering, a workshop, a fundraiser, or"}]