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Unitarian
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Fellowship of North Central
Iowa
606 North
Monroe Ave.
Mason City, IA
641-423-1793
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About Us
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
of North Central Iowa
We are a
caring community of diverse individuals who come together to provide an
environment that nurtures and educates our children, stimulates the study and
practice of ethical and liberal religious thought, supports the creative spirit
in us all, and demonstrates concern for the environment and the broader
community.
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Meets Sundays at the North Iowa Community Kitchen Center
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606 No. Monroe Ave., Mason City, IA
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10:00 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship, |
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10:30 a.m. Service |
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641-423-1793
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2002 - 2003 Officers: |
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Mary Ellen Miller |
641-423-1793 |
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Vice-President: |
Beth McBride |
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Secretary: |
Mary Curtis |
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Treasurer: |
John Wharam |
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Board Member:
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Ruth Graf |
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Board Member:
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Rachel Marty |
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CLL Candidate:
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Lee Briggeman |
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Librarian: |
Dick Tierney |
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Religious
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Mary Ellen Miller |
641-423-1793 |
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Holly Briggs |
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Programs |
Ruth Graf |
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Lee Briggeman |
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Dick Tierney |
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Featured Sermons |
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Website |
Loren Toomsen |
641-357-6247 |
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Calendar |
Ruth Graf |
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Rachel Marty |
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Humor |
Charlie LeTigre |
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Kelly Keating |
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Joining our Fellowship
Membership is
open to anyone 16 years or older who supports our Fellowship's activities. One
becomes a voting member by annually signing the Membership Book, subject to
recognition by the Board of Directors.
Annual dues
cover district and national association membership, and include a subscription
to the
UU World. Beyond those dues, members voluntarily offer financial support
during an annual pledge drive. Like all Unitarian Universalist congregations,
the UUFNCI is completely self-supporting.
Sunday Services
Services are held
at 10:30 am preceded by a 10:00 coffee on Sunday mornings; fifth Sundays are
designated as visitation Sundays, members are encouraged to visit a congregation
of their choice. Our fellowship is lay lead by our members. Our programming
rotates between services, forums and book discussions. We are an informal
group, casual attire is most appropriate.
Religious Education
We nurture and educate via:
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Religious education for children is available using a curriculum
that covers UU history, beliefs, world religions, Judeo-Christian heritage,
peace and justice, and the interdependent web of life. A Coming-of-Age
program is available for teens.
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Adult Education Programming utilizes standard UUA curricula
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Pastoral Care
Our President,
Mary Ellen Miller,
is available for consultation about pastoral and spiritual concerns. Our Caring
Committee also helps members in times of crisis or need.
Who We Are:
The Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship of North Central Iowa is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion, which
emerged from a Judeo-Christian heritage. Our Members hold a wide variety of
theological views ranging from liberal Christianity to Humanism, to earth-based spirituality. Even with diversity, however, we agree on core values:
the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equity, and
compassion in human relations; the right of conscience and the use of the
democratic process within our congregation and in society at large; and the
goal of peace, liberty, and justice within the world community.
| UUA - Find out more about the
Unitarian Universalist Association and its
principles. |
| About Unitarian
Universalism -
What is UU about? Read about the foundation and roots of Unitarian
Universalism. |
| UU FAQ -
Answers to UU Frequently Asked Questions. |
| Newsletter -
Our most recent North Central Iowa UU newsletter. |
Where You Fit In:
We encourage
you to become an active participant of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
of North Central Iowa. We offer "My New UU", an orientation for newcomers in
which you learn about our fellowship and its many activities. This is followed by
a two-session "UU Basics" class, which goes into more detail about the history
and philosophy of Unitarian Universalism and this particular fellowship. You
may
also contact
Mary Ellen Miller via e-mail to be placed on the mailing list.
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