Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Updated and new information between newsletters, from our Sunday Order of Service announcements

OUR MINISTER, REV. ELIZABETH GREENE

is currently on sabbatical. She will return to the office August 1, and to the pulpit on September 7.

OUTREACH:

Twenty-five percent of the non-pledged plate offering will go to the Idaho Interfaith Roundtable Against Hunger (IIRAH) during May. Gayle Woods will tell us about Idaho Interfaith Roundtable Against Hunger during today's service. IIRAH is working towards food security for all through education, influencing public policy, and supporting providers of direct hunger relief. Write "outreach" on the memo of your check and 100% will go to the Idaho Interfaith Roundtable Against Hunger.

Leadership Appreciation

Today is the last day for you to nominate someone for this month¹s Leadership Appreciation. A presentation to be held during the Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 18th. We have many exemplary leaders, and would like to see several people nominated for special recognition! Criteria include: Length and/or Breadth of Service, Quality of Leadership, Mentoring, Vision, Creativity, Behind the Scenes Contributions, and Other Admirable Leadership Traits. Please fill out a nomination form (also available in the North Lobby (or describe your nominee in a letter or email or return it to the Office) before Monday, May 12th. For more information, contact Sue at 378-1714.

Humanists meet:

The BUUF Humanist group will be meeting at 11:00 today in the 3/4th grade room in the north wing. During this program year, the Humanists have been discussing words with significant religious meaning such as worship, evil, and blessings. This month, we will be discussing guilt and shame. Please join us for a lively and thought provoking discussion.

CHILD CARE PROVIDERS NEEDED

BUUF provides child care for meetings and events held at BUUF. It is time to update our child care provider list. Please let Karen Raese or Cathy Carmen, co Directors of Religious Education, know if this is something you'd like to do. We'll provide you with the application and schedule a brief training session. Karen and Cathy can be reached at 658-1710 or or .

MOTHERS DAY TEA CANCELLED!

With regrets, we must cancel the Mother's Day Tea planned for today after each service. If you have paid for the tea, see Mary Schwartzman for a refund.

SUMMER PRESCHOOL COORDINATOR NEEDED:

The Religious Exploration Program is looking for a talented person to coordinate our growing preschool-age class for our Summer RE program which runs mid-June to Labor Day. This is a paid position. The Preschool Coordinator's primary responsibilities include taking attendance, conducting a short in-gathering with the children and leading the class in either an age-appropriate activity or reading a story and providing a healthy snack. All this happens during the 10 a.m. single service that is lay-lead during the summer months. Interested? Please see our RE Co-Directors, Karen Raese or Cathy Carmen in person or call the BUUF office at 658-1710 by May 15th.

THE FIRST ANNUAL IDAHO GREEN EXPO

The Idaho Green Expo is coming to the Boise Centre on the Grove May 17-18, 2008. Our congregation has the opportunity to take a special role in making it a success. The Expo will be a free, two day event that will showcase environmentally friendly products and services, and provide information that will help people to lead healthier and more sustainable lives. BUUF's January plate offering will sponsor a booth for the Boise High School T.R.E.E (Teens Restoring Earth's Environment).

CHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Summer is just around the corner!

The Children's Religious Exploration Committee is seeking volunteers to provide guidance for the single 10:00 service during the summer months. Come share a "Just So" story with the RE children ages 5 - 12. We are also seeking nursery care for 0-4 year olds. Sign up sheets are located in the north vestibule. Choose a Sunday to come and enjoy our RE kids!

Playhouse Openings

The BUUF Playhouse can only be opened when there is a designated adult willing to unlock, supervise and relock the playhouse. If you are interested in being a playhouse adult or family please contact Karen Raese or Cathy Carmen at 658-1710.

Children's Mirror Auction Concludes Today

Due to a very busy Sunday last week, the mirror auction was held over. Today, the fabulous mirrors decorated by the children and youth of our congregation will be sold at a silent auction. The silent auction, held in the south vestibule, will conclude at 12:45. If you are unable to stay until the closing time and have a particular item you are bidding on, please talk to Gwyn Reid or Karen Raese. This children's stewardship effort will support Animals in Distress, a charity the children and youth choose. Come see the amazing mirrors our young artists created and join the bidding fun! Register in the office area for a bidder number or use the one you were given last week. Thanks to the children and youth for sharing their creativity with us!