Halloween, a.k.a. “All Hallows Eve” is just around the corner.  What is a “hallow?”  Something holy or sacred.  This holy day, i.e. holiday, was originally sacred to the pagans — and still is to many of us/them.  It became “All Saints Day” to the Roman Catholic Church.  Now, it is mostly a fun occasion for children and children “at heart” to dress up in scary or glamorous costumes and receive treats.  This is the time when the “veil” is traditionally thinnest between the realms/dimensions, which translates as the visible world of matter and the senses, which is separate (to most of us — most of the time anyway) from the invisible world of “spirits” — whether benevolent or malign or indifferent. Is this a fun time or a fearful time? It all depends on your own experience and perspective.  Cynthia Hindes will talk about Fear and Fun in our lives and this seems a particularly appropriate time to do it.  We hope you will enjoy this brief exploration of this holiday celebration.

The Magic Valley Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship meets every Sunday beginning at 10:30 AM at the Twin Falls Senior Center, 530 Shoshone Street West in Twin Falls. Newcomers are always welcome. Child care is available.
For information, please contact Ken Whiting at 734-9161.

Worship Leader:  Cynthia Hindes
Sunday,  October 28, 2012
Twin Falls Senior Center, Twin Falls, Idaho
Beginning at 10:30 AM

In recognition of National Coming Out Week, our service this Sunday will feature an online presentation titled “National Coming Out Week – Standing on the Side of Love.” Speakers for this presentation include Rev. Meg Riley (Senior Minister, Church of the Larger Fellowship), Tandi Rodgers (UUA Growth Specialist, Pacific Northwest District of the UU Association), Rev. Justin Schroeder (Senior Minister, First Universalist Church of Minneapolis) and Rev. Mattish Misha-Marzetti.

The Unitarian Universalist Association and the Magic Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship are active organizations in support of gay, lesbian and transgendered individuals.

The Magic Valley Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship meets every Sunday beginning at 10:30 AM at the Twin Falls Senior Center, 530 Shoshone Street West in Twin Falls. Newcomers are always welcome. Child care is available. For information, please contact Ken Whiting at 734-9161

Program Facilitator:  Karen Fothergill
Sunday,  October 21, 2012
Twin Falls Senior Center, Twin Falls, Idaho
Beginning at 10:30 AM

Htay Aung Zaw, a refugee from Burma (now called the Union of the Republic of Myanmar), will speak to the congregation about his life. He will speak about his life in his homeland (Burma) as well as his life in Thailand and Malaysia as a refugee prior to his being granted refugee status to come to the United States. Mr. Zaw will explain why he fled Burma, his experience in Thailand as well as his experience in Malaysia prior to his being granted “refugee status” to come to the United States.

Mr. Zaw will be available after our service to answer questions pertaining to his experience(s) as well as answer questions pertaining to his new expectations in his new country, the United States of America.

The Magic Valley Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship meets every Sunday beginning at 10:30 AM at the Twin Falls Senior Center, 530 Shoshone Street West in Twin Falls. Newcomers are always welcome. Childcare is available. For information, please contact Ken Whiting at 734-9161.

Speaker:  Htay Aung Zaw with Translator Kyi Kyi Whiting
Sunday,  October 14, 2012
Twin Falls Senior Center, Twin Falls, Idaho
Beginning at 10:30 AM

Negativity bias is the name for a psychological phenomenon by which humans pay more attention and give more weight to negative rather than positive experiences.  Joy, happiness and well being expand when we learn to overcome this bias and begin tipping the scales of our attention toward that which is uplifting and pleasing in our lives. As we shift our perceptions, consider our values and make a conscious decision that we will put greater emphasis on what is good in this world, we are changed and become better able to embrace and appreciate the fullness of our life experience.

The Magic Valley Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship meets every Sunday beginning at 10:30 AM at the Twin Falls Senior Center, 530 Shoshone Street West in Twin Falls. Newcomers are always welcome. Child care is available.

Worship Leader:  Julie Merrick
Sunday,  October 7, 2012
Twin Falls Senior Center, Twin Falls, Idaho
Beginning at 10:30 AM