UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF MIAMI 9/8/11

This Issue:
- This Sunday - Foundation Project - Owl Training - UU Jazz - Close Up - SWIM - Newsletter - Calendar - Look Ahead - 8 Day

Weekly Update
9/11 Remembrance:
On Saturday, September 10th, 2011 we invite you to join us in the Emerson Room at 4pm as we reect on September 11th. Where were you? How did you learn This Sunday: We Remember- about it? How has the world Rev. Wendy Pantoja changed since then? Coee with be served. Discussion On this tenth anniversary of 9/11, we remember the events of a decade ago. How facilitated by Zoltan. have we been changed by them? How can we use that to realize the dream of peace?

Wanda Browning Viewing

The viewing for Wanda Browning will be on Friday September 9th, 2011, from 5pm-7pm at Caballero Riviera Woodlawn 11655 SW 117th Ave, 33186, 305-238-3672.

Join Foundation Program in Miami- Any Wednesday in September!

What is Foundation Program? Foundation Program (FP) is a structured study program designed to support you in taking your practice of Buddha's teachings to a deeper level. It was designed by Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso as one of the three study programs in the New Kadampa Tradition of Buddhism. What will I learn? We 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 on meditation, study, and discussion of the topics in the book. When and where does the class meet? Every Wednesday, 7-9:30pm, on an ongoing basis, at the Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Miami, 7701 SW 76th Ave, Miami, FL 33143 ! Where can I go to learn more? Visit our website HERE for more information, or e-mail our Education Program Coordinator if you have any questions.

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OWL CLASSES Our Whole Lives curriculum and classes begin on September 11, 2011 in Room 3 and the Emerson Room. UU JAZZ Our rst concert of the series begins on Sunday, September 25th, 4pm in the Sanctuary. The Debbie Orta Quintet will grace our stage with veteran musicians. Tickets at the door- $15 adults, $10 minors. (Cash only) For more info click HERE. intergenerational UU camp in homestead!Dec. 26th -Jan. 1st. Also, check out the SWIM website and the new YouTube video . NEWSLETTER The deadline for submissions to the October Newsletter is Thursday, September 15th. Please email your articles by clicking HERE. The September Newsletter is available HERE. & former President David Roelant. Members: Joyce Anderson, Porpoise Evans & David Treece. They are creating guidelines for a permanent endowment fund & a Capital Improvements fund. Thanks to all. A LOOK AHEAD -Congregational Meeting, Sunday, October 2, 1 PM in the Sanctuary. The purpose of the meeting is to approve the minutes from previous Congregational Meetings & to review the budget for this scal year. Minutes are available HERE. Paper copies will be available in the Sanctuary over the next few Sundays for those who do not have access to a computer.

CALENDAR Did you know that the UUCM CLOSE UP? has an online calendar that is If you would like to share your updated regularly, available and message with your friends and be ready to view whenever you feel a part of our Congregational the need? Click HERE and save Video, see Je and Carol Reiter the links to your favorite after service on Sunday. To view bookmarks so you can check back the rst edit of the fabulous video, whenever you like. -Path to Membership, October 15, please click HERE. 10am, ER. Would you like to BUSINESS AFFAIRS know more about membership at SWIM COMMITTEE the UUCM? Come join us. All are Have you decided how your family This new group is helping to guide welcome. is spending the winter break? the nances of the UUCM. CoConsider SWIM, the chaired by Treasurer David Jacobs
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 8 7:30pmChoir Rehearsal, S 7:30pmLeadership Development, ER 9 7pmBoard Retreat, S Friday 10 9am- Board Retreat, R4 10am- Gentle Yoga, R3 12pm- Board Retreat, R3 12pm- PFLAG, ER 4pm- 911 Remembrance, ER 6pm-Lavender Salon Dance, S 6:30pm- Lavender Salon Meeting- ER 11 9:30am- Spiritual Reality, ER 11am- Worship Service, S 12 10am- Gentle Yoga, S 13 6:30pmBuddhist Reections, ER 14 10am- Gentle Yoga, R3 12pm- Lunch Bunch, ER 6:30pm*Drolma Buddhist Meditation, R3 *See article above 15 7:30pmChoir Rehearsal, S Saturday

1pm- OWL Classes, R3 & ER

Legend: ER = Emerson Room S = Sanctuary NE= No Events