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February 24: American Individualism’s Perspective on Social Justice (Rev. Jenny Peek)

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Presenter: Rev. Jenny Peek

American Individualism’s Perspective on Social Justice

Pastor-Jenny_c.jpgThis Sunday, Rev. Jenny Peek (Unitarian-Universalist Minister from Pocatello) will offer her candid perspective on U.S. American Individualism’s influence on the work for social justice.

Rev. Peek states, “Just being part of this western culture works against our better nature”. Curious? Join us!

Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys.

Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street in front or the side of the building. Child care is available.

Join us at 10:30 AM at our new location: 160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls.

February 16: MVUUF House-Warming Party!

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Hi Everyone,

We have our House-warming party scheduled for this Saturday, February 16th at 6pm.

The duo,  Crazy Love,  Heather Platts and Bruce Michael Miller will be playing music.

As for food, this will be a potluck-style party, so feel free to bring appetizers, salads, main dishes, or desserts. You may also bring your favorite drinks, alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic.

If you are unable to bring something, just bring yourselves.

The 20 most immediate households near our new home have been invited as well! If you see unfamiliar faces, please introduce yourselves!

Location:
Magic Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
160 9th Avenue East
Twin Falls ID

This is a time to celebrate our new home! The board is thankful to all of you for offering your time and treasure to help us through this transition. What a wonderful community we have. We’re looking forward to celebrating with you all!

Sincerely,
Your MVUUF Board

February 17: Stages of Faith

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Presenter: Jen Blair

Many people attending Unitarian-Universalist fellowships were raised in other religions, so much so that Unitarian-Universalism is often referred to as a sanctuary for religious refugees.  Let’s explore the natural stages of faith development into adulthood and discuss what potential benefits and drawbacks can come from gathering together with others who are in a variety of similar yet different phases of faith and transitional faith stages.

Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys.

Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street in front or the side of the building. Child care is available.

Join us at 10:30 AM at our new location: 160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls.

February 10: “The Triumph of Trust Over Experience”

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Presenter: Rev. Elizabeth Greene

What does it mean when we say we trust someone or something? What does it mean when we say we trust in God, or in the Universe? Does it mean we think things will always go our way? What happens in our hearts and souls when things do not go our way, especially in matters of deep import? Rev. Greene will reflect on these questions, and on how trust relates to faith and hope.

Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys.

Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street in front or the side of the building. Child care is available.

Join us at 10:30 AM at our new location: 160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls. 

Our collection Sunday will go to assist Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley.

February 3: “Habitat for Humanity” – Linda Fleming

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Presenter: Linda Fleming

Our speaker this Sunday is Linda Fleming, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley. Linda will be talking about the benefits Habitat for Humanity provides to Magic Valley residents. She also will give us a little history of the program and how we can not only benefit from Habitat but also what we as individuals can do to better help Habitat of the Magic Valley better serve the people of the Magic Valley.

Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys.

Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street in front or the side of the building. Child care is available.

Join us at 10:30 AM at our new location: 160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls.

January 27: “Staying Awake: a dialogue with the writings of poet and author Mark Nepo”

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Presenter: Heather Platts

Mark Nepo, a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning poet, inspires readers and seekers everywhere to live a deeper and more authentic life. In our presentation, we will explore Mark Nepo’s writing and poetry, and reflect on ways we can become more present in our daily lives.

Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys.

Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street in front or the side of the building. Child care is available.

REMINDER: New Location
Join us at 10:30 AM at our NEW  location: 160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls.

January 20: “Daughterhood”

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Presenters:
Kacee O’Conner, Debra Smith,  and Emmie Schlobohm

Three daughters, Kacee O’Connor, Emmie Schlobohm, and Debra Smith, members the Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, will share how they use their Unitarian Universalist principles to meet the challenge when they suddenly find themselves caregivers to their aging mothers. Some days they struggle living up to their Unitarian Universalist principles when it comes to taking care of their mothers’ emotional needs and some days they don’t do a good job of taking care of themselves.

Often, they are befuddled by the emotional whirlpool that living so close to someone who is nearing the end causes. How can they help each other? They are working with others to form communities that offer support, resources and sometimes just evenings of whining with wine. These three women will share how they use their Unitarian Universalist principles to help navigate this challenge.

REMINDER:
We now meet at our new location:
160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls

Unitarian-Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys. Unitarian-Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another. Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome.

We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street in front or the side of the building. A ramp is available from the rear entrance. Child care is available. Join us at 10:30 AM at our new location: 160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls.

January 13: “On Fire With Possibility” (Rev. Elizabeth Greene)

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REMINDER:

We are now meeting at our new location:

160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls

Presented by Rev. Elizabeth Greene

The Magic Valley Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship is in its first owned-by-us home! On this second Sunday in our building, we will joyfully celebrate the great possibilities that now open to us, expected and undoubtedly unexpected.  Rev. Greene will reflect on the hopes and fears and happiness that go into taking big new steps. We will also celebrate with a “Fire Communion”, where we will write our dearest thoughts about possibility, then light them, to send them forth.

Unitarian-Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys. Unitarian-Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person;  justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another. Newcomers of all religious paths, or none at all, are always welcome.

We are handicapped-accessible. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street in front or the side of the building in a way respectful of the neighborhood and its residents.  Child care is available.

Join us at 10:30 AM at our new location: 160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls.

January 6: “Living as a Spiritual Hypocrite” (REMINDER: New Meeting Place Address)

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REMINDER:

We will now meet at our new location:

160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls. See you there!

(Still at 10:30 AM)

Presenter: Michael Becerra

We are all at our very best when our thoughts and actions are fully aligned with our spiritual beliefs. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. Very few of us can consistently walk this narrow path, even by our own definition. Some diversions are small, some are very large — and we must have a means to reconcile this within ourselves.

This week Michael Becerra will discuss his experience “Living as a Spiritual Hypocrite” and the challenges he chooses to take on or ignore as he strives to be fully authentic in his spirituality.

Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on our spiritual journeys.

Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another. Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street in front or the side of the building. Child care is available.