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January 23 @ 6 pm : Community Event : Refugees Share Their Stories

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Refugees Share Their Stories

Since 1980 over 2,500 people have re-settled in the Magic Valley area through the CSI Refugee Program. This has been a successful program of providing a new start for many refugees who have become members of our community. Each of these people have interesting stories about their experiences of having to leave their countries and how they have grown to be members of our Magic Valley community.

The Magic Valley Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship, located at 160 9th Ave East, is hosting a Refugee Stories event on January 23rd from 6 to 8 pm. Representatives of the refugee community will share their journeys along with the courage it required, the sacrifices and adjustments they made to come to the United States for the safety of their families. It is an opportunity for the community to better understand the determination of refugees to be a part of the Magic Valley. This event is free and open to the public and is planned to be the first of several similar events. A reception will be held afterward.

Unitarian-Universalism is a faith tradition that welcomes and stands up for the full rights of all people regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion.

For more information, contact Don Morishita at (208) 308-5180

January 12th: “Are We Haunted? Our Religious Past May Be Impacting Our Present”

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Presenter: Rev. Jenny Peek

We all have biases, positive and negative. Sometimes by examining our past, we shine light on the origins of deeply embedded feelings about religion. Our visiting minister, Rev. Jenny Peek will reflect on this topic, exploring how unexamined religious biases may block us from living fully in our values.”

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. As Unitarian-Universalists, we 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 working on becoming handicapped-accessible but are not fully there yet. To avoid steps into the sanctuary please enter through the rear entrance to access a sloping hallway to the sanctuary. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street, in front or the side of the building. Child care is available during the adult portion of the service.

January 5th: “A People of Covenant”

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Presenter:  Mary Beth Bolin

Sunday, Mary Beth Bolin, our intern minister, will lead us in a service to deepen our understanding of covenant – the promises that we make to each other in order to stay in healthy relationship as a community.

The Unitarian-Universalist faith is often described as a “covenantal” rather than a “creedal” faith, meaning that it is the way we treat each other that matters the most and holds us together, not any beliefs or creeds.

In preparation for making a covenant that we can all commit to as a community, we will hear from a couple congregants about what right relationship within the Magic Valley Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship means to them, and invite all to share written ideas and feedback.

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. As Unitarian-Universalists, we 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 working on becoming handicapped-accessible but are not fully there yet. To avoid steps into the sanctuary please enter through the rear entrance to access a sloping hallway to the sanctuary. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street, in front or the side of the building. Child care is available during the adult portion of the service.

December 24: Christmas Eve Service

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Xmas eve serviceThe Magic Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, located at 160 9th Ave East in Twin Falls, celebrates Christmas with a service on Christmas Eve beginning at 7:00 pm.

Our Christmas Eve Service includes a story, singing of carols, and a candle-lighting ritual in which the church lights are dimmed and people pass the flame from candle to candle until everyone is holding a lit candle that conveys the spirit of Christmas.

We celebrate Christmas because Jesus was an enlightened person who taught by word and example how to overcome oppression without violence and how to build an inclusive community.

Unitarian Universalism is a non-creedal faith which welcomes seekers of all faiths, nationalities, races, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and every manner of mixed-blended family.

A collection [as we have done in the past] this Christmas Eve will be for Heifer International.

Whoever you are, you are welcome to come celebrate Christmas with us. We wish you very Merry Christmas and a Joyous Holiday Season,

The Board of the Magic Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

160 9th Avenue East
Twin Falls ID 83301

December 22: “Welcoming the Spirit of Hope in this House”

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Presenter: Rev. Jenny Peek

How is it that the birth of a child inspires millions around the world for thousands of years? Join us for our visiting minister, Rev. Jenny’s reflection on the message of hope embodied in new human form.

Please remember to continue to bring in warm clothing to be distributed to those who my need it. (To be donated to the CSI Refugee Center.)

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. As Unitarian-Universalists, we 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 working on becoming handicapped-accessible but are not fully there yet. To avoid steps into the sanctuary please enter through the rear entrance to access a sloping hallway to the sanctuary. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street, in front or the side of the building. Child care is available during the adult portion of the service.

December 8th: “In Awe of Children”

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Presenter
Rev. Mary Beth Bolin

The theme for the month of December is Awe. Our intern minister, Mary Beth Bolin, will explore this theme through stories of the awesomeness of children. Through these stories, we will reflect upon the awesome potential of human development and the fierce strength of love that is brought out in all of us who love children.

Reminders:

  • Please remember to continue to bring in warm clothing to be distributed to those who my need it as part of our collection drive for the CSI Refugee Center.
  • In addition, after our service we will have a pot luck meal. Please contribute if you feel inspired, but all are invited to join in for the meal. Thanks! see you Sunday!

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. As Unitarian-Universalists, we 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 working on becoming handicapped-accessible but are not fully there yet. To avoid steps into the sanctuary please enter through the rear entrance to access a sloping hallway to the sanctuary. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street, in front or the side of the building. Child care is available during the adult portion of the service.

December 1st: Celebrating the season and honoring our past

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Presenter: Karen Fothergill

Sunday, we honor former member Don Royster by singing Christmas hymns with an intergenerational singing service. In addition, we will learn the history of each hymn we sing. Our children will perform for us.

Beginning Sunday, we will collect winter coats, hats and mittens to donate to the CSI Refugee Center, and will continue gathering these items each Sunday.

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 working on becoming handicapped-accessible and are slowly improving. To avoid steps into the sanctuary please enter through the rear entrance to access a sloping hallway to the sanctuary. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street, in front or the side of the building. Child care is available during the adult portion of the service.

November 24th: “Growing up with Sesame Street”

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Presenter: Rev. Jenny Peek

Sesame Street began because of the realization that if children’s attention can be gained, then they can be taught.” What would the lessons be? Join our visiting minister, Rev. Jenny Peek, as she shares a light-hearted yet serious reflection on the evolution of teaching children about race, equality and justice in the 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. As Unitarian-Universalists, we 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 working on becoming handicapped-accessible but are not fully there yet. To avoid steps into the sanctuary please enter through the rear entrance to access a sloping hallway to the sanctuary. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street, in front or the side of the building. Child care is available during the adult portion of the service.

November 20th: Transgender Panel, Transgender Day of Rememembrance

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Poster for TGDOR 2019-1120

Dear Friends of MVUUF,

You are invited to our upcoming transgender panel event to be held this Wednesday, November 20th: A Panel of Local Transgender People Sharing Their Stories
Facilitated by Brandon Connolly

The goal of the evening is education and acceptance. This will be a reflective evening with adult content; therefore, child care will not be provided. Please plan accordingly.
Thanks and we hope you can attend to hear stories and learn from local transgender folks.

Warmly,
Your Magic Valley Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship Board
160 9th Ave East
Twin Falls ID 83301
mvuuf83301@yahoo.com
208-410-8904 (Our Official Phone Number)

November 17: “Standing on the Side of Love, Justice, and Compassion”

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This service is about our direction and goals as a fellowship. MVUUF recently created a video describing the innovative ways we’re using our new space. Unitarian Universalists across the country watched this video for inspiration. Now we’d like to watch it with you, our friends in the Magic Valley!

We are looking for ways to explore the use of our building to reach out to the community. For example our Fellowship (MVUUF) is having some upcoming events in which local individuals share their stories. The first of these is a transgender panel event. The second will involve a panel of local refugees sharing their stories.

Boise intern minister Mary Beth Bolin will be visiting us for this service. Come ready to hear about the things we are doing, and share your dreams of how we can use our home to establish our unique identity 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. As Unitarian-Universalists, we 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 working on becoming handicapped-accessible but are not fully there yet. To avoid steps into the sanctuary please enter through the rear entrance to access a sloping hallway to the sanctuary. Please park in the rear of the building or on the street, in front or the side of the building. Child care is available during the adult portion of the service.