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WeeklyUpdateThis Issue:

-This Sunday- Blood Drive

- FoundationProject

- OwlTraining

- UU Jazz

- Close Up

- Kudos

Department- Newsletter

- Calendar

- BusinessAffairsCommittee

-A LookAhead

- 8 DaySchedule

Join Foundation Program in Miami-Any Wednesday in September!

What is Foundation Program?Foundation Program (FP) is a structured studyprogram designed to support you in taking your practicBuddha's teachings to a deeper level. It was designed by Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso as one of the threestudy programs in the New Kadampa Tradition of Buddhism.

What will I learn?We are currently studying the book Eight Steps to Happiness: The Buddhist Way of Loving-Kindness,Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, and are still quite close to the beginning ~ a perfect time to join! Classes focus meditation, study, and discussion of the topics in the book.

When and where does the class meet?Every Wednesday, 7-9:30pm, on an ongoing basis, at the Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Miam7701 SW 76th Ave, Miami, FL 33143

Where can I go to learn more?Visit our website HERE for more information, or e-mail our Education Program Coordinator if you hany questions.

This Sunday:As Waters Flow- Rev. Wendy Pantoja

As waters flow together so do our lives. Pleasejoin us for our Water Ceremony as we bringtogether the waters we have collected in ourtravels and the messages they carry. Dontforget to bring your water this Sunday.There will be water samples for those whomight not have been able to bring their own.

Blood DriveBlood Centers ofSouth Florida will beon the UUCMcampus this Sunday,September 18th.Please consider givingthe gift of life if youare able.

Outreach OfertoryThis is the 3rd Sunday of the month. Undesignateddonations will go toHabitat for Humanity- Haiti.Remember: Writing Pledge on your check/offeringenvelope will designate your contribution towardyour pledge. Leaving it blank or writing Outreachon it will designate it toward this months charity.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

157:30pm-ChoirRehearsal, S

16 NE 17

10am- GentleYoga, R3

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9:30am- SpiritualReality, ER

11am- WorshipService, S

11am- Blood Drive,Grounds

12:45pm- WorshipCommittee, R6

1pm- OWL Classes, R3& ER

1:15pm- GriefSupport, R4

2pm- Tao, S

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10am- GentleYoga, S

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6:30pm-BuddhistReflections,ER

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10am- GentleYoga, R3

12pm- LunchBunch, ER

6:30pm-*DrolmaBuddhistMeditation, R3

*See articleabove

227:30pm-ChoirRehearsal, S

Legend:

ER = Emerson Room

S = Sanctuary

NE= No Events

NEW BEGINNINGS PLEDGEDRIVEOur budget shows its largestdeficit in memory; we are $64,000"in the hole". The Board ofTrustees has been busy working onlong term solutions, includinginvesting in a wonderful staff,reaching out to the communitywith programs to stimulate yourmind and inspire your heart,creating facilities enhancement &endowment funds to encourageplanned giving, & much more.All this needs to be dome from asound financial footing byeliminating our $64,000 budgetdeficit. Please do your part by

participating in Our NewBeginnings Matching PledgeDrive. If you already made yourpledge earlier this year, thank you,but please look deep in your heart& consider increasing your pledgeby completing a special pledgecard. If you have yet to pledge,please take this opportunity tomake a commitment of financialsupport to our lovingcongregation. Special pledge cards

are available at back of thesanctuary and in the office.Simply complete a pledge card andgive the card to Susie or a memberof the Board. Thank you verymuch.

OWL CLASSESOur Whole Lives curriculumand classes will be held thisSunday, 9/18 in Room 3 & theEmerson Room.

UU JAZZOur first concert of the seriesbegins on Sunday, September 25th,4pm in the Sanctuary. The DebbieOrta Quintet will grace our stagewith veteran musicians. Tickets atthe door-$15 adults, $10 minors.(Cash only) For more info clickHERE.

KUDOS DEPARTMENTEvery Sunday for years, without

fanfare, John Asgeirson, JuneHarbett, Bob Jacober, JaniceMcArthur and Paul McCabe havecollected, counted and depositedour offerings - and they are willingto continue. We can really counton these 5 wonderful people!Thanks so much for doing thisvery important task. And, thanksto all of you who quietly supplynecessary support to ourcongregation. We will be

recognizing more of you as theyear goes on.

NEWSLETTERThe deadline for submissions tothe October Newsletter is

TODAY, September 15th. Pleaseemail your articles by clickingHERE.

A LOOK AHEAD-Congregational Meeting, Sunday,October 2, 1 PM in the Sanctuary.The purpose of the meeting is toapprove the minutes fromprevious Congregational Meetings& to review the budget for thisfiscal year and announce theBoard's financial plans. Memberswho have pledged for this fiscalyear are eligible to vote. (There isno longer a fixed minimum pledge;give as much as you can). Minutesare available HERE. There are 7

sets of minutes to be read. Forthose who do not have access to acomputer, paper copies will beavailable in the Sanctuary over thenext few Sundays, or can bemailed. If you have questionsabout accessing the minuteselectronically, please contact theoffice administrator; for papercopies, Karen Paul.

-Path to Membership, October 15,

10am, ER. Would you like toknow more about membership atthe UUCM? Come join us. All arewelcome.

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