Upcoming Services   September 5th John Braun, Member UUFM September 19th Rev. Rick Davis, Minister UU Congregation of Salem October 3rd Phoebe Newman, Member UUFM October 17th Jolynn Moore, Member UUFM November 7th Patti Pomerantz, Community Minister, Portland November 21st Rev. Craig Moro, Consulting Minister, TriCities	Worship Services — First and Third Sunday of the Month 10:30 - Noon  McMinnville Senior Center 2250 NE McDaniel Lane McMinnville (Wheelchair accessible, handicapped accessible parking, casual attire) Next Service: Sunday, September 5   John Braun, Member UU Fellowship of McMinnville (Please see "Upcoming Events" page for details.) View a sample Order of Service  Find information about this year's Circle Suppers Learn about our Children's Religious Education Program  Your UUFM Board is proud to announce that in 2009, our membership donated $2040 to local charities.
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We unite as an emerging fellowship to foster spiritual values rooted in tolorance and individual freedom of belief as articulated in the Principles and Purposes of the Unitarian Universalist Association and through unity of this fellowship, to give expression to these conviction. Our goal is to create a forum for Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, for children and adult religious education, and for social and community action and support. We welcome all people who are fully and freely aligned with the UUA Principles and Purposes, regardless of race, class, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religious conviction. Erica Alston, in “Articulating Your UU Faith”, has said about Unitarian Universalism, “It’s a free-thinking liberal religion that is guided by shared values rather than a particular dogma or creed. This lets individuals claim their personal beliefs based on conscience and experience. At its core, Unitarian Universalism places an emphasis on the worth and value of every person and the interconnectedness of all things. UUs are encouraged to give life to their values, demonstrating compassion, respect, and justice working together to make the world a better place to pass along to our children.” For an excellent video on Unitarian Universalism, please visit Voices of a Liberal Faith - Unitarian Universalists.  Also, visit LifeNow! Radio for an audio presentation about aspects of UU. But, for more in-depth information about Unitarian Universalism, visit www.uua.org. You may also want to look at the Unitarian Universalist Pacific Northwest District website www.pnwd.org that lists the websites of 20 UU churches and fellowships in Oregon .   If you're intrigued but still unsure, we understand and encourage you to learn about The Church of the Larger Fellowship on our Connections page.   For your information, below is a sample of our Order of Service:
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of McMinnville   Sample Order of Service for Website   Gathering Today in Friendship, Freedom and Love.   A typical first or third Sunday   Prelude Fragile                             Sting   Welcoming Words   Opening Song* Spirit of Life       Carolyn McDade # 123 Spirit of Life, come unto me; Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion. Blow in the wind, rise in the sea; Move in the hand, giving life the shape of justice. Roots hold me close; wings set me free; Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me.   Chalice Lighting by children "We light this chalice to celebrate Unitarian Universalism. This is the church of the open mind, the loving hearts, and the helping hands. We take care of the earth and each other."   Story for our children   Song for the Children*   This Little Light of Mine # 118 As children exit, we will form an arch and sing.   Meditative Moment   Sermon “Spirits Behind Bars”       Rev. Soulsearch   Hymn* Come Sing a Song With Me        Carolyn McDade #346   Offertory  Bless This Child           Herzog/Holiday Announcements   Closing Song* (As you are able, please join hands in a single circle)   “Go now in peace”       Nathalie Sleeth # 413   Go now in peace; go now in peace; May the spirit of love surround you; Everywhere, everywhere, you may go.   Closing Words “We extinguish this flame, but not the light of truth, Which we carry in our hearts until we are together again.”   Postlude    For All We Know             Coots/Lewis   (* Please stand as you are able.)   We invite you to stay after service and enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation.   _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _     Today the Welcoming Words is by Follow MyLead. Chairperson of the UUFM Board.   Today’s speaker is Rev. Soulsearch, a UU Minister and chaplain for the Oregon State Dept. of Corrections.   Today’s worship team: Chalice Lighter:  Children and their Religious Education Leaders Celebrant:  Follow MyLead Music Leader:  Ihava Voice Pianist:   Playa Tune