Affirming the Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person

Timberland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

TUUF Happenings

What are you doing with your all your treasures?  The  December 3rd service, written by the Rev. Tess  Baumberger and presented by Allison Conrad, Social Justice Chair, discusses the importance of charity in this season of thanksgiving and celebration.  What is the better use of your surplus of treasure, more items in your possession or freedom and life for someone else? 

“Where Your Treasure Is, There Your Heart Will Be” 

December 2006

Unitarian Universlist Service Committee’s “Guest at Your Table” drive

Guest at Your Table  (GAYT) is  the annual Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) education,  membership, and fundraising drive.  The UUSC’s mission is to promote human rights and social justice everywhere to achieve a world free from all oppression and injustice.  On its own and in partnership with other organizations, the UUSC helps in disaster areas, advocates for living wages, defends the right to clean drinking water, and works to stop violence in places such as the genocide in Darfur.  During the December 3rd service GAYT will presented and donation envelopes and boxes will be passed out.  Please consider donating your spare change at the end of the day or what you find doing laundry.  Donations and memberships will be collected toward the end of January.  The UUSC’s    Stories of Hope and project fact sheets will also be   distributed which shows the need for the UUSC.  For more information about the mission and projects of the UUSC, see the UUSC website www.uusc.org.

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Since its publication Charles Dickens’ story A Christmas Carol has entertained and been the catalyst for introspection.  On December 10th, Dr. Robert Peake will present “The Redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge” written by Dr. John H. Nichols which summarizes A Christmas Carol and looks at its significance in Dickens’ time and in our own.

“The Redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge”

TUUF will be closed December 24th and 31st so members can spend the holidays with extended family and friends.  2007 will be an exciting year!  We are looking forward to all the possibilities for growth and renewal it will bring.

“Was Jesus a Buddhist?”

On December 17th, Hubert Proutt will present the Rev. Jim Sanderson’s sermon about the similarities and differences in the lives and teachings of Jesus and the Buddha.  The message to understand the unifying aspects of Christianity and Buddhism and celebrate the insights their differences can lead to in our personal lives.