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    UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF MIAMI 9/8/11

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    Weekly UpdateThis Issue:

    -This Sunday- Foundation

    Project

    - OwlTraining

    - UU Jazz

    - Close Up

    - SWIM

    - Newsletter

    - Calendar- Look Ahead

    - 8 Day

    9/11 Remembrance:On Saturday, September10th, 2011 we invite you tojoin us in the EmersonRoom at 4pm as we reflecton September 11th. Wherewere you? How did you learnabout it? How has the worldchanged since then? Coffeewith be served. Discussion

    facilitated by Zoltan.

    Join FoundationProgram in Miami- Any Wednesday in September!

    What is Foundation Program?Foundation Program (FP) is a structured study program designed to support you in takingyour practice of Buddha's teachings to a deeper level. It was designed by Ven. GesheKelsang Gyatso as one of the three study programs in the New Kadampa Tradition ofBuddhism.

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

    When and where does the class meet?Every Wednesday, 7-9:30pm, on an ongoing basis, at the Unitarian-UniversalistCongregation of Miami, 7701 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 ProgramCoordinator if you have any questions.

    This Sunday: We Remember-Rev. Wendy PantojaOn this tenth anniversary of 9/11, we

    remember the events of a decade ago. Howhave we been changed by them? How canwe use that to realize the dream of peace?

    Wanda BrowningViewingThe viewing for Wanda Browning will be on Friday September 9th, 2011,from 5pm-7pm at Caballero Riviera Woodlawn 11655 SW 117th Ave, 33186,305-238-3672.

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    UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF MIAMI 9/8/11

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    Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

    87:30pm-ChoirRehearsal, S

    7:30pm-LeadershipDevelopment,ER

    9

    7pm-BoardRetreat, S

    10

    9am- BoardRetreat, R4

    10am- GentleYoga, R3

    12pm- BoardRetreat, R3

    12pm- PFLAG, ER

    4pm- 911Remembrance, ER

    6pm-LavenderSalon Dance, S

    6:30pm- LavenderSalon Meeting- ER

    11

    9:30am- SpiritualReality, ER

    11am- WorshipService, S

    1pm- OWL Classes, R3& ER

    12

    10am- GentleYoga, S

    13

    6:30pm-BuddhistReflections,ER

    14

    10am- GentleYoga, R3

    12pm- LunchBunch, ER

    6:30pm-*DrolmaBuddhistMeditation, R3

    *See articleabove

    157:30pm-ChoirRehearsal, S

    Legend:

    ER = Emerson Room

    S = Sanctuary

    NE= No Events

    OWL CLASSESOur Whole Lives curriculumand classes begin on September 11,2011 in Room 3 and the EmersonRoom.

    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.

    CLOSE UP?If you would like to share your

    message with your friends and bea part of our CongregationalVideo, see Jeffand Carol Reiterafter service on Sunday. To viewthe first edit of the fabulous video,please click HERE.

    SWIMHave you decided how your familyis spending the winter break?Consider SWIM, the

    intergenerational UU camp inhomestead!Dec. 26th -Jan. 1st.Also, check out the SWIMwebsite and the newYouTubevideo .

    NEWSLETTERThe deadline for submissions tothe October Newsletter isThursday, September 15th. Pleaseemail your articles by clickingHERE. The SeptemberNewsletter is available HERE.

    CALENDARDid you know that the UUCMhas an online calendar that isupdated regularly, available and

    ready to view whenever you feelthe need? Click HERE and savethe links to your favoritebookmarks so you can check backwhenever you like.

    BUSINESS AFFAIRSCOMMITTEEThis new group is helping to guidethe finances of the UUCM. Co-chaired by Treasurer David Jacobs

    & former President DavidRoelant. Members: JoyceAnderson, Porpoise Evans &David Treece. They are creatingguidelines for a permanentendowment fund & a Capital

    Improvements fund. Thanks toall.

    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. Minutes are availableHERE. Paper copies will be

    available in the Sanctuary over thenext few Sundays for those whodo not have access to a computer.

    -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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