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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

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10am- GentleYoga R3

25

930am- Spiritual

Reality ER

11am- WorshipService S

1245- RE CommitteeMeeting R3

4pm- UU Jazz Series S

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10am- Gentle

Yoga S

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630pm-

BuddhistReflectionsER

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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