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The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon is an intergenerational
liberal religious community dedicated to energizing life-long learning, freedom
of belief, caring fellowship, spiritually meaningful services, and engaged social
action. Come be a part of our growing and energetic community!

Sunday, November 28, 11:00am
Rev. Heather Starr: “When Our Heart Is In A Holy Place”:
What actually happens to us, physically and emotionally, when we pause for a moment to be grateful? What does appreciation and thankfulness do for our bodies, our relationships, and our spirits? Is gratitude an essential component of religious faith? Bring a harvest item—a potato, onion, squash, or apple—to place on the altar before the service.
The recipient of this month’s Greater Community Collection is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee’s "Guest At Your Table" program—remember to bring your boxes to the November 28 Sunday service!

Rev. Heather Starr: “Light One Candle”
In the midst of these days and nights of Hanukkah, we will share in songs and stories from the Jewish tradition as we also ponder the value, for all of us, of intentionally slowing down in one another’s company to savor the blessings of our lives.

Sunday, December 12, 11:00am
"Celebrating Darkness: How Do We Find Comfort and Joy When Light is Lessened?"
This service will be filled with music, poetry and readings that contemplate the many aspects of dealing with the dark as represented by shorter daylight hours and darkness of the spirit.

Sunday, December 19, 11:00am
Rev. Heather Starr: “Savoring the Solstice”
It is quite possible that it is this quiet, almost imperceptible event—the longest night, the shifting once again of the seasons—on which all our other holidays and traditions at this time of year are based. Let us take note of this moment, this transition, as we gather in worship together.

Discussion, 1:00-2:00pm
Tom Wykes: “Stoicism As a 21st Century Philosophy of Life”
What Stoics seek “is how the mind may always pursue a steady and favorable course, may be well-disposed towards itself, and may view its conditions with joy.”—Seneca
Stoicism was founded by Zeno around 300 BC and was influential throughout the Greco- Roman world until at least 200 AD. We will be exploring Stoicism’s relevance as a 21st century philosophy of life through the writings of William B. Irvine. NOTE: This discussion will start at 1 pm.

Friday, December 24, 5:30pm
Christmas Eve Service: “Someday At Christmas”
Our hopes for a kinder world are rekindled at this time of year—our dreams and ideas of what we long for, of what might just be possible. Come join in festive celebration with us. All are welcome to this annual Christmas Eve service—bring your friends, bring your family, bring your neighbors, and if you’re able, bring a plate of cookies to share.

Sunday, December 26, 11:00am
Guest Speaker Michael Stevens: “Buddhism & Perspectives on the Year’s Turning”
Michael Stevens is the Founder and Director of the Natural Mind Dharma Center in Bend. Michael has a degree in Religious Studies and an extensive background in psychology, yoga, meditation, and nature studies.

The recipient of this month’s Greater Community Collection is Central Oregon’s Bethlehem Inn.

Come, join us for worship! All are welcome at our Sunday Services. Childcare and Religious Education are available during our worship services. Our newcomer section is especially designed to help you learn more about us and to plan your first visit to our church. We intentionally welcome a diversity of ages, sexual orientations, races, gender identities, classes, abilities, theologies and religious heritages.

Learn about our monthly meal service to Bethlehem Inn:
UUFCO Prepares Monthly Meal at Bethlehem Inn
Click the link below to see information regarding our upcoming social activity events:
Good Times at UUFCO - November 2010