In recognition of National Friendship Day on August 4th, the Magic Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is hosting a potluck picnic at Thomsen Park, located at 1036 Carriage Lane, beginning at 11:00 a.m. National Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in August to encourage people across the world to connect with friends.
Meet at Thomsen Park, 1036 Carriage Lane
Hosted by Don Morishita
Often we think of community as a group of people with common characteristics or interests in being together within a larger society. This typically describes various groups, clubs and other organizations like churches, temples, synagogues and even political parties. We become members of these communities because we find a sense of belonging or comfort or common interest. What is it that makes a successful community and howcan we sustain them?
Don Morishita will speak.
Pam Blankenheim is the Worship Associate
Jenny Peek will speak about the un-anticipated powers of gratitude.
One of the principles of Unitarian Universalism is to promote the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large. In keeping with and promoting this principle the service on Sunday, July 7 will be provided by speakers from the Mormon Women for Ethical Government which is a non-partisan advocacy group that supports policy and governance that respects the rule of law, that preserves the rights of citizens and affirms citizens’ civic responsibility to one another,
Rebecca Bratsman will speak.
Melody Lenkner is the Worship Associate
Mental health is such an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Join us Sunday to learn about the work Dakota Cardinet is doing with Certified Peer Support Services for members of our community. Dakota will address what is mental health, why it is important and how peer support can help those in our community.
Don Morishita is the Worship Associate
Unitarians and Universalists historically strove to lift up the inherent good in humankind, essentially taking original sin and eternal damnation off the table. This is understandable given the context, and yet it is also unfortunate that today we shy away from the uncomfortable topic of human failings. Today with our visiting minister, Rev. Jenny Peek, we will reflect on sin. Our service Sunday will be both in person at our location 160 9th Avenue East in Twin Falls as well as on ZOOM beginning at 10:30 AM Mountain Time.
Jen Okelberry is the Worship Associate
This Sunday’s service Dr. Samra Culum will share firsthand experiences about refugee resettlement, the relocation process, and the value refugees bring to a community.
Worship Associate is Melody Lenkner
Reflecting Unitarian Universalists’ commitment to social justice and a free and responsible search for truth and meaning, Lavonne Limpus will give a presentation on Social Justice and Sacred Texts: A Comparison and Contrast of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Lavonne is in her first year of Seminary at Methodist Theological Seminary of Ohio.
Melody Lenkner is the Worship Associate
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June 7th, 7-9 p.m. at the Fellowship, Crazy Love will perform to start the Fellowship Concert Series. A $15 suggested donation at the door.
Sometimes referred to as Flower Communion or Flower Festival, the Flower Ceremony is an annual ritual that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. Originally created in 1923 by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek of Prague, Czechoslovakia, the Flower Ceremony was introduced to the United States by Rev. Maya Capek, Norbert’s widow. All are welcome to this ceremony, and you are invited to bring a flower to share if you are able. After a blessing of the flowers that have been placed in a shared vase, each person will take home a different flower than the one they brought to honor the diversity found in our faith community.
Presented by Don Morishita
Following the service, we will have the annual spring cleanup around the church. We will be weeding, trimming bushes, and washing windows. Please bring your own drinks and tools for the cleanup. Lunch will be provided.
Magic Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 
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