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Video Interview with Gerry Krick

03/02/2023 • Fran Clancy

Oral History: In March 1965 Gerry Krick was among the UU ministers who answered Dr. King’s call to the nation’s clergy by traveling to Selma to show support for the voting rights movement. Fourteen years later FUUSN called Gerry as senior minister. During his long … read more.

Announcing our new Nursery Care Provider

02/27/2023 • Fran Clancy

There is a lot to celebrate including the fact that our nursery group is growing by leaps and bounds. We currently have five babies and toddlers that show up to FUUSN and need space to play while their parents are in the service, … read more.

Thank UUs

02/27/2023 • Fran Clancy

FUUSN Breakfast Volunteers
FROM: Chris Dame
SUBJECT: Thank you for a successful FUUSN Community Breakfast today
Many thanks to all YOU hard working hands.
To Barbara and her stove cleaners. To the cookers in the kitchen under Ron’s ever-skillful direction, the set up crew’s resourcefulness … read more.

LAY MINISTER FOR MARCH

02/27/2023 • Fran Clancy

Greetings! I’m Gordon Moriarty, and I am the Lay Minister on call for the month of March. Please contact me if you’d like to chat about challenges or concerns in your life, or if I might be able to help connect you with … read more.

IN MEMORIAM

02/27/2023 • Fran Clancy

The last Sunday of each month is usually when we take time to remember those we have lost, whether recently or long ago, and who remain with us as a great cloud of witnesses and inspire our days. In addition to those whose memories … read more.

Budget Drive Update, Upcoming Events, and Learn About FUUSN

02/20/2023 • Fran Clancy

Pledge Status: 75 Pledgers have pledged a total of $265,370, and 8 kind people have also donated $3,275 to the Hardship fund. We are 44% to our goal!

Community Engagement Survey – Quote of the week: “Every event I have participated in has been fun, … read more.

RE Update

02/20/2023 • Fran Clancy

When I talk to colleagues in surrounding communities, I know there are congregations that are beginning to fall apart rapidly and seeing decline in membership so significant that they are considering mergers with other congregations or dissolution. There are congregations that cannot afford clergy and … read more.

The Six Pillars of Membership

02/20/2023 • Fran Clancy

Through the eyes of our PreK-5th graders, membership is not so complicated at FUUSN – they learned about the Six Pillars of Membership. The six pillars are: social action, learning, building community, involvement, worship, and leadership. When asked to explore these pillars and identify the … read more.

Services Auction Update

02/20/2023 • Fran Clancy

As a reminder, if you missed the Services Auction on February 4th, you can still bid on some great services; see the link below. All you have to do is send an e-mail to Pat Rohan at jprohan@verizon.net and indicate what you are bidding on … read more.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST – This Sunday – February 26 at 9:00 a.m.

02/20/2023 • Fran Clancy

Celebrate Chinese New Year’s with Scallion Pancakes!!

Join us this coming Sunday for another delicious FUUSN community breakfast and community building event. We’ll serve an assortment of breakfast goodies, some plant-based options, and some new offerings to celebrate Chinese New Year’s. Hope to see you … read more.