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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF MIAMI 92211
Weekly Update This Issue
- This Sunday
- CongregationalDinner
- Drolma Buddhist
- Movie
- New Beginnings Pledge
- A Look Ahead
- 8 Day Schedule
Join Foundation Program in Miami -Any Wednesday in September
Foundation Program ( FP ) is a structured study program designed to support you in taking your practice of Buddhas teachings to a deeper level It was designed by Ven Geshe Kelsang Gyatso as one of the threestudy programs in the New Kadampa Tradition of BuddhismWe are currently studying the book Eight Steps to Happiness The Buddhist Way of Loving -Kindness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and are still quite close to the beginning ~ a perfect time to join Classes focus onmeditation study and discussion of the topics in the book
Every Wednesday 7-930pm on an ongoing basis at the Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Miami7701 SW 76th Ave Miami FL 33143
Visit our website HERE for more information or e-mail our Education Program Coordinator if you haveany questions
This Sunday September 25 th Hope- Raquel Reyes
Amongst the barrage of bad news how do we keep Hope in our daily lives Come lift your spirit with us as we find hope
TEEN GROUP Teens will meet afterthe service forhospitality Newcomers welcome
UU JAZZOur first concert of theseries begins on SundaySeptember 25th 4pm in theSanctuary The DebbieOrta Quintet will grace ourstage with veteranmusicians Tickets at thedoor- $15 adults $10
minors( Cash only ) For more infoclick HERE
Our New Beginnings Congregational DinnerSaturday night October 8 we gather to celebrate There will be tasty foodprepared by wonderful volunteers music comedy and most importantly fellowship Cost is $10 per adult $5 for children under 16 pay at the door Childcare will be available Please RSVP by October 2nd to our Office Administrator Susan Green-Mateu with your dinner selection of RoastedHerb Chicken Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Basil Caribbean Grilled Ahi Tuna Steak or Grilled Salmon in a White Wine Sauceuucongmiabellsouthnet 305-667-3697
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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF MIAMI 92211
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
22730pm-ChoirRehearsal S
237pm- Social
JusticeMeeting ER
24
10am- GentleYoga R3
25
930am- Spiritual
Reality ER
11am- WorshipService S
1245- RE CommitteeMeeting R3
4pm- UU Jazz Series S
26
10am- Gentle
Yoga S
27
630pm-
BuddhistReflectionsER
28
10am- Gentle
Yoga R3
12pm- LunchBunch ER
630pm-DrolmaBuddhistMeditation R3
See articleabove
7pm-Committee onMinistry Off Campus
29730pm-
ChoirRehearsal S
Legend
ER = Emerson Room
S = Sanctuary
NE= No Events
UUCM MOVIE Thanks to The Reiters we now have a fabulous movie about who we are and what we as a community stand for Check it outHERE
NEW BEGINNINGS PLEDGEDRIVE As of last weekend $3500 hasbeen pledged by membersmatched dollar for dollar by members of your Board of Trustees Reverend Wendy and 5anonymous benefactors bringing the total to $7000 Unfortunately our budget is stillover $57000 in the hole But
remember your leadership is working very hard on long termsolutions through investing inquality sta ff creating exciting programs and taking solid stepsto encourage future planned giving We still need your help If you have yet to pledge please takethis opportunity to begin your2011-2012 commitment now If yoursquove already pledged but have yet to participate in this special
pledge drive wonrsquot you please look
deep in your hearts and walletsand consider increasing yourpledge Our New BeginningsMatching Pledge Cards areavailable right now on the tablesin the back of the sanctuary and
in the office Your response andparticipation so far is VERY muchappreciated and we look forwardto even more
A LOOK AHEAD- Association Sunday October 22011
-On Sunday October 2nd at 1pmall are welcome to meet in theSanctuary The purpose of the
meeting is to approve the minutesfrom previous CongregationalMeetings amp to review the budgetfor this fiscal year and announcethe Boards financial plansMembers who have pledged forthis fiscal year are eligible to vote( There is no longer a fixedminimum pledge give as much as you can ) Minutes are availableHERE There are 7 sets of minutes to be read For those who
do not have access to a computer
paper copies will be available inthe Sanctuary over the next few Sundays or can be mailed If youhave questions about accessing the minutes electronically pleasecontact the office administrator
for paper copies Karen Paul If you have questions aboutaccessing the minuteselectronically please contact theOffice Administrator SusanGreen-Mateu for paper copiesBoard of Trustees Clerk KarenPaul The bylaws have noeligibility requirements tied tominimum pledge amounts or pro-rated contributions For now theBoard has determined that if you
have completed any pledge cardfor this congregational year by 2pm on Thursday September 292011 you will be eligible to vote inOctoberrsquos congregational meeting
A further policy is being developed
-Path to Membership October 1510am ER Would you like toknow more about membership atthe UUCM Come join us All are
welcome
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with Unitarian Universalists across the country
Most congregations will join together on
October 2 2011
Our service will be held on
Visit wwwuuaorgassociationsunday
or call (617) 948-4661 for more information
CelebratingExcellence in Ministries
We are better together
As we begin the next 50 years of our Association
the UUA is joining with our professional
organizations and congregations to raise funds
for outstanding continuing education
and professional development
for all our religious professionals
Association
Sunday
Celebrate the Fifth Annual
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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF MIAMI 92211
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
22730pm-ChoirRehearsal S
237pm- Social
JusticeMeeting ER
24
10am- GentleYoga R3
25
930am- Spiritual
Reality ER
11am- WorshipService S
1245- RE CommitteeMeeting R3
4pm- UU Jazz Series S
26
10am- Gentle
Yoga S
27
630pm-
BuddhistReflectionsER
28
10am- Gentle
Yoga R3
12pm- LunchBunch ER
630pm-DrolmaBuddhistMeditation R3
See articleabove
7pm-Committee onMinistry Off Campus
29730pm-
ChoirRehearsal S
Legend
ER = Emerson Room
S = Sanctuary
NE= No Events
UUCM MOVIE Thanks to The Reiters we now have a fabulous movie about who we are and what we as a community stand for Check it outHERE
NEW BEGINNINGS PLEDGEDRIVE As of last weekend $3500 hasbeen pledged by membersmatched dollar for dollar by members of your Board of Trustees Reverend Wendy and 5anonymous benefactors bringing the total to $7000 Unfortunately our budget is stillover $57000 in the hole But
remember your leadership is working very hard on long termsolutions through investing inquality sta ff creating exciting programs and taking solid stepsto encourage future planned giving We still need your help If you have yet to pledge please takethis opportunity to begin your2011-2012 commitment now If yoursquove already pledged but have yet to participate in this special
pledge drive wonrsquot you please look
deep in your hearts and walletsand consider increasing yourpledge Our New BeginningsMatching Pledge Cards areavailable right now on the tablesin the back of the sanctuary and
in the office Your response andparticipation so far is VERY muchappreciated and we look forwardto even more
A LOOK AHEAD- Association Sunday October 22011
-On Sunday October 2nd at 1pmall are welcome to meet in theSanctuary The purpose of the
meeting is to approve the minutesfrom previous CongregationalMeetings amp to review the budgetfor this fiscal year and announcethe Boards financial plansMembers who have pledged forthis fiscal year are eligible to vote( There is no longer a fixedminimum pledge give as much as you can ) Minutes are availableHERE There are 7 sets of minutes to be read For those who
do not have access to a computer
paper copies will be available inthe Sanctuary over the next few Sundays or can be mailed If youhave questions about accessing the minutes electronically pleasecontact the office administrator
for paper copies Karen Paul If you have questions aboutaccessing the minuteselectronically please contact theOffice Administrator SusanGreen-Mateu for paper copiesBoard of Trustees Clerk KarenPaul The bylaws have noeligibility requirements tied tominimum pledge amounts or pro-rated contributions For now theBoard has determined that if you
have completed any pledge cardfor this congregational year by 2pm on Thursday September 292011 you will be eligible to vote inOctoberrsquos congregational meeting
A further policy is being developed
-Path to Membership October 1510am ER Would you like toknow more about membership atthe UUCM Come join us All are
welcome
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with Unitarian Universalists across the country
Most congregations will join together on
October 2 2011
Our service will be held on
Visit wwwuuaorgassociationsunday
or call (617) 948-4661 for more information
CelebratingExcellence in Ministries
We are better together
As we begin the next 50 years of our Association
the UUA is joining with our professional
organizations and congregations to raise funds
for outstanding continuing education
and professional development
for all our religious professionals
Association
Sunday
Celebrate the Fifth Annual
842019 Weekly Update 2011229
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with Unitarian Universalists across the country
Most congregations will join together on
October 2 2011
Our service will be held on
Visit wwwuuaorgassociationsunday
or call (617) 948-4661 for more information
CelebratingExcellence in Ministries
We are better together
As we begin the next 50 years of our Association
the UUA is joining with our professional
organizations and congregations to raise funds
for outstanding continuing education
and professional development
for all our religious professionals
Association
Sunday
Celebrate the Fifth Annual