Summer Salons are our relaxed approach to summertime in the Fellowship.
Weekly Update
This Weekend's Gathering
Summer Salon
Sunday, August 28, 2022
9:30 a.m.
Exploring the Outer and the Inner
Facilitated by Ariel Felts
Join in a journey from the outer reaches of the universe, down to the earth and our surroundings, then further into an exploration of our inner beings. Ariel has found some inspirational readings to encourage meaningful sharing.
Attend in person at the PUUF Meeting House, 426 W. Lewis
or via Zoom.
Zoom Link: PUUF on Sundays Meeting ID: 882 1927 3095
Passcode: 230993
Rise Up!
Southeast Idaho Pride Foundation
Hosts the 1st Annual Pride Event
Station Square
August 27, 2022
10:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
For more information and to volunteer, contact Jess Attebery at queerclubidaho@gmail.com
SCHEDULE
Pro-Choice Southeast Idaho
Meets Twice a Month
Sunday, August 28, 2022
3:00 p.m. Meeting House or via Zoom
Pro-choice Southeast Idaho holds open meetings the second and fourth Sundays monthly starting at 3:00 pm. All are welcome to attend and participate. In-person at the PUUF Meeting House (426 W Lewis) or via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96203757789?pwd=Sm4vdUlDMmhDU2k4YlJvOVJVblVUUT09
Gate City Grove Meeting
The Gate City Grove pagan group will meet Thursday, September 1 at 5:00 p.m. at the PUUF Meeting House.
Regular meetings are the first and third Thursdays at 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Festival of Lights 2022
Planning Meeting
Saturday, September 10 at 10 a.m.
Our Festival of Lights coordinating group will have its first meeting on at the UU Meeting House with Zoom attendance available.
All people of PUUF are invited to get involved! We hope to have representatives from all of our committees join in the work.
At our first meeting we will lay out our work for the fall, and conclude with a visit to the Purpose Building downtown as a possible venue for the FoL on Dec. 18.
The PUUF Board will host its annual Retreat for all Board members and Committee Chairs. We will discuss plans for the church year, tweak our Mission and Vision and covenants, and explore plans for effective communication and community involvement. If you are a Committee Chair, please put this on your calendar. We always have a good time and get a lot done. BYOL (lunch).
Summary of PUUF Board Meeting Minutes from August 20
- The Barton Road property sale closes on September 1. Highest bidder thus far is $16,000.
- The treasurer reported that we have $13,331 in undesignated funds; a carryover of $7,162 from the past fiscal year. Offertory of $265 went to Family Services Alliance. Average attendance in July was 17, up from 13 last year.
- Summer Salons will continue through September 4. The Ingathering and regular worship services will begin on September 11.
- The Committee to Call Minister was formed to investigate the possibility of offering Rev. Jenny a permanent position, with Brian Attebery as chair. A guest from the Pacific West Congregational Life staff will present a sermon and explanation of the congregational process on November 4.
- Festival of Lights committee will meet on September 10 at 10:00 a.m. with a tour at 11:00 a.m. of the Purpose Building as a possible venue. All are welcome to attend the meeting.
- Masks are still appreciated at the Summer Salons and all other meetings at the Meeting House.
- By-Laws revisions: A Congregational Meeting is scheduled for November 4, following the worship service, to vote on the new By-Laws.
- A Board and Committee Chair retreat is scheduled for September 24 at 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., location to be announced.
- The next Board meeting will be October 1 at 10:00 a.m. Submitted by Mark Neiwirth, Secretary
Rev. Jenny is Away for Two Weeks, until August 29 Our minister, Rev. Jenny Peek, is taking one week vacation followed by one week study leave. No Friday office hours will be held during this break. For caring needs during this time,
please email caring@pocatellouu.org or president@pocatellouu.org,
and someone will reach out to you.
Offertory Recipient for August
Pocatello Branch of NAACP
Their mission is to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.
Please give generously to this important local group working for civil rights. Visit their Facebook page HERE.
Weekly Update Deadline Has Changed
Please submit items for the Weekly Update by noon on Thursday.
Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. Meditation. Zoom only.
Our group practices mindful meditation, a silent sit for 30 minutes. All levels of experience and interest welcome, coming late or leaving early is okay.
Zoom Link: Here
Meeting ID: 812 6641 0252
Passcode: 685012
Thursdays 7:00 p.m. WOW (Wellness on the Web) Our group explores topics of individual and societal wellness. Each week, recommended homework for the given topic is shared via our Google group, "Daily Online Gatherings PUUF" (search Google groups or email Rev. Jenny at minister@pocatellouu.org to join. Zoom Link: Wellness on the Web Meeting ID: 864 0544 1152 Password: 841088
Sundays 9:30 a.m. Summer Salons
Salons are a happy blend of worship gatherings and religious exploration sessions through September 4. Join us in-person at the Meeting House or on Zoom.
Zoom Link: PUUF on Sundays
Meeting ID: 882 1927 3095
Passcode: 230993 Links for all these events and any others that may be added throughout the month are most readily found by receiving our brief daily emails via the Daily Online Gatherings PUUF Google group.
If you are not receiving these emails, please notify Rev. Jenny at minister@pocatellouu.org and she will add you. We are also working to add all links to our website, pocatellouu.org, and Facebook page.
ONGOING ALERTS
Pro-Choice Southeast Idaho Meets the second and fourth Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
Gate City Grove Pagan group meets on the first and third Thursdays at 5:00-6:00 p.m.Death and Donuts
Meets on the fourth Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
