• Bridge Group
• Choir - Adult 
• Chorale - Womens 
• Choir - Youth
• Evening Book Club
• Men's Group
• Men's Poker Group
  
• Scrabble Group
  
• Stitchin' Witches 
• Women's Book Group
  
• Women's Group
• Young Adult Group

• First Wednesdays
• Meditation
• Path to Membership
• Rummage Sale 2012
  
• Special Friends
  

THE BIG EVENT Sonja Johnson, Minister of Music and THE SERVICE AUCTION Jean Danko, Chair

The Service Auction is an auction of services donated by members of the congregation that takes plaec in conjuction with The Big Event. This year, we’re making some changes so there will be plenty of time for bidding as well as enjoying wine, food and entertainment.  It promises to be a fun evening so mark your calendars now.  During February we’ll be asking for your donations.  Want to host a dinner, arrange a tour, bake some bread or offer your cabin for a weekend?  Forms will be available to complete or just jot your ideas in an email and send to the office. Need ideas?  We’ll have prior years’ catalogs available for brainstorming.

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WOMEN'S GROUP Brenda Daly, Carmen Herzog, Co-Chairs

Following Lynette's talk, please join us for a brief business meeting followed by a catered lunch (for $7.00) at noon. Or feel free to bring your own lunch.

(Regularly meets the second Thursday of the month)

Thursday, February 9, 2012  Dinner at 6:30 PM , Speaker at 7:00 PM

Our speaker will be long-time member and philosopher Waldo Asp. Waldo’s topic will be nous contrasted to phenos. The concept of nous is that there is an essence (inherent quality of and by and for itself) that is the fundamental nature of everything. In contrast, the phenos is what we can see, hear, taste, sensually experience and scientifically test. What many do not appreciate is the enormous amount that we don't know about either the human body or the universe.

All men of the fellowship are invited to attend. If you wish to attend for dinner sign up in the basement. If you simply wish to hear the speaker, come at 7:00. Questions contact Bill McMartin or John Peloquin.

Thursday, March 8, 2012 Dinner at 6:30 PM, Speaker at 7:00 PM

Our speaker will be Ellen Shelton, a researcher at the Wilder Foundation. Ellen’s topic will be homelessness in Minnesota. Ellen’s talk will touch on the size and demographics of the homeless population, some of the causes of homelessness and potential solutions. The Wilder Foundation is nationally recognized for the work they do in this area. All men and WOMEN of the Fellowship are invited to attend. If you wish to attend for the dinner at 6:15 sign up in the basement. If you only wish to hear the speaker come at 7:00. Questions contact Bill McMartin or John Peloquin.

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EVENING BOOK CLUB Joyce McMartin, Coordinator

Cozy up to a warm fire and a good book. Join the Evening Book Group for a lively discussion. Our next two selections are:

On February 21, 2012, A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

On March 20, 2012, The New American Economy: The Failure of Reagonomics and a New Way Forward  by Bruce Barlett

The Evening Book Group meets the third Tuesday of every month in the Fireside Room at 7PM. The only requirement is that you read, or attempt to read, the monthly selection.  Feel free to come any or all the months. We welcome newcomers! Questions? Call Joyce McMartin at 952-942-7143 or email at joyce.mcmartin@earthlink.net.

The 2012 Schedule:

February 21, 2012: A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan (this year’s Pulitzer winner)

March 20, 2012: The New American Economy: The Failure of Reaganomics and a New Way Forward by Bruce Bartlet

April 17, 2012: Jamesland by Michells Huneven

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Come to learn: yes, we can teach you how to sew and knit.  Come to be inspired: and finish any projects you have lying about.  Come to chat: the conversations are sparkling.    

• The relationship between art and beauty.
• What makes someone an artist?
• Does art imply skill or talent? 
• Why is modern art frequently ugly?
• Should the government ever subsidize art?
• Should government ever censor art? 
• Should art be part of a core curriculum in schools…if so what artists or works should be part of the core?
• What is the relationship between “good” art and popular art?

Sunday, February 19, 2012, 9:15 - 10:15 AM, Fireside Room
Who Was Our Greatest President?
 In honor of Presidents' Day our topic will be Who Was Our greatest President? In so doing we will look at who our past Unitarian presidents were and how they rank. We will also touch on the question what standards should be applied to historical figures?

All are invited to attend. Questions contact John Peloquin.
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• I.  Questions about Unitarian Universalism?  Learn about UU and  its history.

• II. Let’s get to know each other. How and why did you / we come to UU? 

• III. Nuts and Bolts of Membership at MVUUF -  What is required and what are the advantages and responsibilities of     membership.

RUMMAGE SALE 2012 Karen Olson, Janet Stevens,  Sale Coordinators Leslie Swenson, Volunteer Coordinator

• reduce clutter
• go greener
• clean out the attic, basement, garage, spare room, store room or storage shed -

• First Sundays: Adult Religious Education. Check Rev. Breeden’s weekly emailing for topics  
• Second Sundays:Adult Religious Education. Check Rev. Breeden’s weekly emailing for topics:            
• Third Sundays: Religion, Ethics, and Ideas         
• Fourth Sundays:  Path to Membership 

• What is First Wednesday? – On the first Wednesday of every month during the Fellowship year, except January, a different group will host a get together for our Fellowship.
• What time is it? – Food starts at 6:00 PM, the activity and discussions are at 6:30 PM, and it is over by 7:30 PM so kids can do homework and get to bed on time.
• Who is it for? – EVERYONE. First Wednesday is appropriate for all ages.
• What is offered?  - First Wednesday offers food for a small cost, childcare for those under 5, an activity appropriate for everyone over 5, and discussion groups.
• What is its purpose? – Its main purpose is to bring our Fellowship closer together across generational lines through shared meals, activities and discussions.
• Why should I attend? –  To have a good time. By attending you are also supporting Fellowship activities, meeting new people, and having a chance to discuss current issues or put creativity to work.

• October 18 – Robert Scarlett, a veteran Great Decision speaker,  will speak about Responding to the Financial Crisis.  With the recent euro zone crisis, what have we learned as far and is it possible to ensure that future crisis will not occur? Since 1999 Mr. Scarlett has been serving as director and part time officer for start-ups and smaller manufacturing companies in the U.S., Europe and Latin America.
• October 25 - Tom Hanson returns, this time to speak about Germany Ascendant. Germany has emerged from both the financial crisis and the euro zone crisis as the dominant economic and political power in Europe.   How important is it for US interests to enhance relations with Germany? Mr. Hanson is a foreign policy consultant and a former U.S, Foreign Service Officer.
• November I – Elias Ngeru will speak about the Horn of Africa.  U.S. national security priorities were expanded after 9/11 How has the U.S, national security agendas evolved and in what ways will this agenda shape the American way of life in the future. Mr. Ngeru was born and raised in Kenya up until he was 15.  He earned a BA in global studies from the University of Minnesota and brings his knowledge of the region to the discussion.

Please sign up on sign up sheet on fellowship hall table by October 2, 2011, or contact Linda Hayen at 952-949-1368 or linda590@earthlink.net.