Programs and Activities...

May 4 -The Wheel of Sacrifice
Rev George Harris
The Wheel of Sacrifice, what is it, how did we get on it and how do we get off of it? Rev. Harris will speak about our need to learn more about the circle of giving and receiving especially the receiving part. We grow up with statements like, “It is much better to give thn to receive”. . . As a result, we have ended up living our lives by old fear thoughts of constantly giving to others, sacrificing ourselves for some outcome and blocking our receiving of the Love that we need for ourselves. . . .If we are constantly giving to others from sacrifice then we are blocked in receiving our own gifts from Spirit.” Rev. Harris is a Minister of Metaphysics, Minister of Spiritual Peacemaking and the owner/facilitator of The Family Living System in Albuquerque. We will welcome new members into our Fellowship this morning.

May 11 - Mother's Day
John Graves
John Graves' mother, Hildreth, was a deeply devout Methodist, relentless temperance crusader, and forceful pacifist . . . very much in the spirit of Unitarian Julia Ward Howe. She and John's father didn't believe in hitch-hiking, smoking, drinking, or even ballroom dancing. Yet John started sticking his thumb out at age 13, began smoking at 16, playing for ballroom dances when he was 14, and in establishments where liquor was served at 15. Yet once their opinions on these issues were stated and discussed, he was free to make, and live, his own lifestyle decisions. There were no rules. Graves will discuss his extraordinary mother (who actually lived the ideals of UUism every day) and how the issues which motivated her life paralleled the Unitarian Universalist Principles. Annual Flower Communion and a Celebration of Mother's Day Please bring a flower to share this Sunday. When you arrive place your flower in the vase on the altar; and when you leave, you will be invited to take home another flower. De Anna Hoyle will lead us in our flower communion ceremony.

May 18 - A Theology of Privilege
Antonia Won, B. Land. Arch., M. Div.
Racism is an issue that continues to plague American society. It is impossible to separate questions of racism from questions of class. Unitarian Universalists espouse diversity yet our congregations are exceptionally ‘white’ and middle class in their demographic make-up. Examining our assumptions and theology of privilege may be part of our responsibility for social justice. A third generation Unitarian Universalist, Antonia grew up in Quebec worshiping in the ‘Church of the Great Outdoors,’ which informed her choice to train as a landscape architect specializing in theme park planning. Antonia graduated from the Vancouver School of Theology in 2003, interned at First Unitarian Church of Victoria in 2004, and is now interning at First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque.

May 25 - The Gift in Transition
Catherine Frye
Catherine Frye has been a resident of Archuleta County for over 30 years. She and her husband, Lincoln, have been involved in many different community service projects. Catherine has served as a Hospice volunteer for 15 years, and has helped families cope during the death of their loved ones, and with grief counseling. She is passionate about touching people's lives in a positive way. Mrs. Frye will speak about the different stages and aspects of grief. You can expect to be moved by her poignant stories about the beautiful, sacred, and difficult time of walking with someone through their death, and its lingering feelings while dealing with grief. She will talk about the impact of grieving for a sudden death compared to a long, slow death, and she will give you guidelines for what to expect when someone you love is dying. Catherine's insight will help you to see the gift in transition.

Wednesday, May 14th
It's a very important date! It's our Annual Fellowship Pledge Dinner! Social hour begins at 5:00 with dinner served at 6:00. Children are welcome. Join us for some fun, entertainment and a little serious business. Please help our planning: Call Phyl Daleske, 731-4589, for reservations by May 7 — late “deciders” are also welcome.

Calendar of Events
(Meetings are at PUUF Hall unless otherwise noted.)

May 4 Sun 9:15 A Chosen Faith – Class organizing
10:30 Welcome Service for New Members

May 10 Sat 9:00 Highway Clean-up Crew meets

May 14 Wed 5:00 Pledge Dinner for the Fellowship
Social hour begins at 5:00, dinner at 6:00

May 15 Thr 4:00 Sunday Service Committee

May 21 Wed 11:30 Steering Committee

Ascension Intensive Workshop - Rev George Harris
Saturday, May 3, 2:00 – 4:30 pm

SICKO - Michael Moore's Documentary
Sunday, May 4, 5:00 pm
This documentary compares healthcare for the insured in U.S. with the healthcare provided in France, England, and Canada. You are welcome to stay afterwards for a discussion of options for universal healthcare in the U.S.

Highway Trash Pickup Saturday, May 10, 9:00 am
Bring gloves and boots and dress for the weather. Trash bags, vests and donuts will be provided. 16 Sets of Hands will cover our cleanup assignment very well. We have 2 miles around the Fellowship Hall to care for. Trash is best and treasures most valuable after the long winter, so come join the fun. Call Phyl, 731-4589.

Annual Meeting of the Fellowship, Sunday, June 8
12 Noon following our morning service. Lunch will be provided.
We invite all Members and Friends Although only members may vote, we welcome your participation as we plan for the future of Unitarian Universalism in Pagosa Springs.

Annual Garage Sale
Coming mid June - Watch for the date. Turn your “stuff” into “treasures...” Treasure for the seekers — and treasure for PUUF! Clean out your closets, drawers, basements and garages and donate your “finds” to our annual PUUF Garage Sale which helps support our ministry.

Volunteers Needed
The Loaves and Fishes organization, which serves free lunches once a week, to anyone who stops by, needy or not, is in need of additional volunteers to help set up tables, serve and put away. Meals are served at the Parish Hall in downtown Pagosa. While Loaves and Fishes was originally started to feed the needy, it is now a gathering place where you can interact with many people you don’t usually meet. Ann Graves and Phyl Daleske have been working with the organization since its start up three years ago.

People are needed to work the first two Thursdays in the month from about 9:00 in the morning to 2:00 in the afternoon. Serving is from 11:30 to 1:00. Ann and Phyl split a shift and, if you could find a partner to share the time with you, you could do the same. In addition to meeting and making new friends, Phyl says, “ besides it being a very worthwhile project, it is fun.” Call Merilyn at 731-2323 or for more information talk to Phyl or Ann.