Homehttp://www.kuuf.org/journal/en-US2010-03-10T00:17:10ZSquarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)2010 Stewardship Campaignhttp://www.kuuf.org/journal/2010/2/27/2010-stewardship-campaign.htmlWeb Admin2010-02-27T17:02:30Z25 years history stewardship

It is KUUF’s Stewardship Season, the time to make your annual financial pledge to KUUF for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.

This year we will look back to the courage of KUUF members of 25 years ago. It’s quite a story! With fewer than 40 members, they decided that we needed a new sanctuary, space for a strong religious education program, and a full-time minister in order to grow and thrive.

Inspired by their commitment, we will again gather our collective gifts to accomplish together what none of us could do alone.

Look for your pledge packet in the mail this month, or pick one up in the KUUF foyer. Reflect on your personal and spiritual connection with the Fellowship. How have the relationships you’ve made here enriched your life? How has your presence here enriched the lives of others? How have you grown and what have you learned?

These questions draw us deeper into grateful appreciation for the generosity of those who came before us to make our community a place that is sacred beyond measure. Our sense of appreciation, in turn, draws us deeper into thinking about the ways we can make a difference.

Please generously support our fellowship for the coming year and for those who will follow us.

]]>Honoring Our Sacred Spaceshttp://www.kuuf.org/journal/2010/2/27/honoring-our-sacred-spaces.htmlWeb Admin2010-02-27T16:54:18ZSending Gratitude to Nancy Jo’s Garden Volunteershttp://www.kuuf.org/journal/2010/2/27/sending-gratitude-to-nancy-jos-garden-volunteers.htmlWeb Admin2010-02-27T16:45:37Zgarden thank volunteersHaiti Relief Effortshttp://www.kuuf.org/journal/2010/1/15/haiti-relief-efforts.htmlWeb Admin2010-01-16T02:49:44ZDear KUUF members and friends,

I am guessing that you, like me, are aghast at the images coming back from Haiti. They remind me of nothing so much as Hieronymus Bosch paintings of hell. I am also guessing that you, like me, feel helpless in the face of this tragedy to do anything more than watch in horror as it unfolds.

I had the privilege of speaking to KUUF member Dr. Eric Rasmussen last night. He is on his way to Haiti as we speak. I asked him, "What can we do...besides write checks?" and he responded "Write more checks." The relief efforts are extremely expensive as access to Haiti is limited. In addition to the Red Cross, there are several reputable ways to donate that I can recommend:

The UUA and the UUSC have set up a relief fund. You can donate at www.uusc.org.

Paul Farmer's "Partners in Health" already has a presence in Haiti. Farmer wrote "Mountains Beyond Mountains." Their website is www.pih.org.

Last but not least, Eric's nonprofit, INSTEDD, "Innovative Support to Emergencies, Diseases and Disasters" is at instedd.org.

In the midst of the shock and horror, I think it's important that we turn toward family and friends in gratitude. It is not much fun being reminded that life as we know it is so fragile, but it does serve to help us see through the 'veil of the everyday' and remember what is most important. In the face of a tragedy of this magnitude, it is more important than ever that we light candles of hope, love, and compassion in our lives and in our world.

Rev. Liz Stevens]]>Cold Weatherhttp://www.kuuf.org/journal/2010/1/1/cold-weather.htmlWeb Admin2010-01-01T23:46:00ZBoard Christmas Cold New Year WeatherWho are we as a Community?http://www.kuuf.org/journal/2009/11/27/who-are-we-as-a-community.htmlWeb Admin2009-11-27T21:41:57ZA Starry, Starry Smash!http://www.kuuf.org/journal/2009/11/25/a-starry-starry-smash.htmlWeb Admin2009-11-25T22:29:28ZAuctionStarry, Starry Night at KUUF

Thank you to all who planned, donated, volunteered and attended our 2009 Holiday Auction.  It was an elegant, truly memorable evening, full of love and laughter.   Says Rev. Liz Stevens, “Even if we hadn’t raised a penny, the auction would have been a grand success.  What a blessing to be together in the spirit of fun and shared celebration.”  However, the good news is that we expect to net about $7,000!

You can see a slide show of Glenn Howald’s auction pictures:  Play auction slideshow

]]>Get Your Auction Ticketshttp://www.kuuf.org/journal/2009/10/26/get-your-auction-tickets.htmlWeb Admin2009-10-27T04:22:37ZKUUF Holiday Auction

Saturday, November 21, 2009
7 pm at KUUF 

Get Tickets Now!

Prepare yourself for an evening of magic and light. Our annual KUUF auction party will transform our sanctuary into a night of stars, full of fun and the warmth of Fellowship friends

There will be delicious hors d’oeuvres, spirits, and elegant desserts. Childcare in the Education Building will include holiday activities. There are rumors of valet parking.

Let us know if you want to jump in and help— email auction@kuuf.org.   Please consider donating items to support this event.  Use the Donation Form.

]]>Chalice Circles Thrivehttp://www.kuuf.org/journal/2009/10/25/chalice-circles-thrive.htmlWeb Admin2009-10-25T17:04:35ZVOLUNTEERINGhttp://www.kuuf.org/journal/2009/10/25/volunteering.htmlWeb Admin2009-10-25T16:56:58ZBoard Volunteer