Sunday Services 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Morning Songs 8:50 and 10:50 a.m.

Sunday, September 7, 2008
Common Schools: The American Question
The Rev. Gail Seavey
Unitarians have championed U.S. public education since its inception. I will explore the values that inspired them and apply their values to concerns we have about public schools today.
We will dedicate our children's religious education teachers during the service.

Sunday, September 14, 2008
Good Enough Mirrors
The Rev. Gail Seavey
Looking into a mirror is a common metaphor for individual soul-searching in cross-cultural myths and stories. Today we will be invited to do some soul searching of our own.
We will welcome new members during the service.

Sunday, September 21, 2008
Gilded Ages
The Rev. Gail Seavey
An ethic of justice challenged the accumulation of wealth by the legendary King Solomon. I will explore how that same ethic of justice helps us better respond to recent accumulations of wealth.

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News from Our Events Blog
	Make a FUUN Auction Donation Online The FUUN auction donation page is now live. Just go to firstuunashville.org/auction/donor.php to make your donations.
	Wednesday Night Dinners Join us for Wednesday night dinners starting at 6 p.m. in the social area. No reservations needed. $7 per person; $15 family maximum. Sept. 3 menu: Mexican Fiesta (beef, chicken, refried beans, Mexican rice, soft tortilla shells, tortilla chips, and all the fixings for tacos/nachos). Any questions? Contact Dan Hiller at fellowship@firstuunashville.org.
	Register on September 14 and 21 for AIDS Walk See us after both services on Sept 14 and 21 to register as a walker or donor for the AIDS Walk on October 4. We are registered as a team that includes several Middle Tennessee UU congregations. There will be team t-shirts for sale both days also. Look for us at the top of [...]
	FUUN Wine Tasting Friday, September 12, 6 p.m. The FUUN Fundraising committee is hosting its third annual annual wine tasting. Beaujolais wines are being featured accompanied with select cheeses and crackers. There will be a short wine trivia contest after the tasting with excellent prizes! Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance in order to make sure there is enough [...]
	Spiritual Movie Series: The Secret on September 17 Once a month this year, Dana Croy will be screening a movie on a spiritual theme. September’s offering is The Secret. The screening will be held in the Thoreau room, starting at 7 p.m. The Secret attempts to explain the law that is governing all lives and offers the knowledge of how to create — [...]
	Matinee Idylls with Joan Smartt: Tuesday, September 9, 1:30 p.m., FUUN Social Area “How I fell out of the ordinary wells and into the non-ordinary wells of Shamanism” will be the fascinating topic of Joan Smartt’s talk. She will touch on the beliefs and customs of the Native American Lakotas and the Celtics. Please join us for learning, fellowship and light refreshments. Bring a friend. If you would [...]
	Fall Church Picnic on September 7 Join us for the Fall Church Picnic after the second service on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Edwin Warner Park (Area 4). This time, we will be closer to the playground and restrooms, but not as close to the creek. The Fellowship Committee will provide ice, drinks, and paper goods–pease [...]
	FUUN Retreat Coming in September! The annual FUUN Retreat will take place September 26-28, 2008 at Bethany Hills, so make plans to join us for a fun-filled weekend! Registration will take place after services in September (watch for our table in the social area). As usual, scholarships will be available, so don’t let the fees stop you from [...]
	Adult RE: Reading Sacred Texts We seek meaning and purpose. We crave knowledge and comfort. We strive for wisdom and fulfillment. And we are not alone. All the questions we ask of ourselves and of our world have been asked before. Woven through the sacred texts of the world’s religions, we find ways that others have asked and answered these [...]
	Covenant Groups Starting in September: Please Sign Up Now Covenant groups are small, facilitated groups of five to nine people who commit to meeting bi-monthly from September through May to dialogue about spiritual matters that touch us in our day to day lives. Please fill out this form and give it to the church office by September 3 if you want to participate or call Rev. Gail if you have questions.
	Register NOW for Religious Education for Children and Youth The RE Committee has set the guideline, based on our Safe Congregation Policy, that all children and youth must be registered if they are to attend RE classes. Please help us to honor this, and to plan well for the coming year, by registering online now.
	Frequently Asked Questions About Religious Education for Children and Youth Q: How do I contact RE people if I have questions or concerns? A: Director of Religious Education: Marguerite Mills, 615-383-5760, ext. 304, mmills@firstuunashville.org. RE Committee Co-chairs: Nikki Moore and Bettie Kirkland, re@firstuunashville.org. RE Greeters: Sunday mornings in the social area between 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Youth Ministry Coordinator: Scott Weaver, sweaver@firstuunashville.org, 615-383-5760, ext.701. Q: Who [...]
	In Memory of Caitlin In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to one of the following: First Unitarian Universalist Church c/o Caitlin Lee Memorial Fund 1808 Woodmont Blvd. Nashville, TN 37215 YMCA Foundation c/o Caitlin Lee Kids’ Camps Scholarship Fund 900 Church St. Nashville, TN 37203 Guilford College c/o Office of Advancement 5800 W. Friendly Avenue Greensboro, NC 27410
	FUUN Community Gatherings [Note: our church had one service on Monday, and will have a second on Wednesday at 7 p.m.] Dear Members and Friends of FUUN, We have decided to open the church tonight [Monday, July 28] at 7 p.m. for people to gather and share their emotions with regard to the horrific events which took place at the [...]
	Responding to the Knoxville Tragedy Dear Members and Friends of FUUN, It is with a heavy heart that I must report to you on the tragedy that took place at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville this morning. In the midst of a multi-generational service where children were performing, a man walked in and opened fire into the congregation [...]