Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York

March’s meeting will take place on Monday, March 14 at 7PM in Rev. Rosemary’s office.

In our next UU for Grown-Ups class, we’ll look at “Humanist Manifesto” by the American Humanist Association, primarily Part I. This small book is available FREE at www.manybooks.net if you go to this link:

http://www.manybooks.net/titlesamericanhumanistassociationother08humanist_manifesto_I.html

Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided, and we go from 7 to 8:30PM. See you there!

Come join us for sharing circles, self-reflection, and a deeper understanding of our spiritual and personal values in the Virtues Workshops this spring on the following Sundays from 12:15-1:45PM: March 13, 20, April 3, 10, and 17.

Like the original Virtues Project now being used in more than 95 countries, our UU adaptation is designed to awaken the gifts of character, using discussion and materials that help us to remember who we really are and to live by our highest values.

The Virtues Project empowers us to live more authentic meaningful lives, to raise children of compassion and integrity, to encourage excellence and ethics in the workplace, to commit acts of service and generosity, and to heal violence with virtues.

Enroll now by contacting Rev. Jennifer Pader at 212-765-6340 or jp350@mindspring.com.

On Saturday, September 20, from 1:00 to 5:30 PM, as part of the United Nations International Day of Peace, the Coalition for One Voice along with One Spirit Learning Alliance are sponsoring the World Shift to Peace Festival here in our landmark Fourth U edifice (home of the Peace Tower of New York City.)

Along with keynote speaker theologian/author Matthew Fox, there will be many exciting workshops and presentations throughout the day. For further information and to purchase tickets for this event go to http://www.CoalitionForOneVoice.org/ and click on the “Upcoming Events” link on the right side of the screen.

On September 7 at 10:00 am there will be a first rehearsal/informational meeting with our new Music Director, Tom McGinnis, in the choir room.  Subsequent rehearsals will be
held on Sundays from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Workshop: Committees on Ministries & Conflict Management
A day-long workshop sponsored by the Metro NY District and the Fourth Universalist Society on Saturday, September 13, 2008, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm at Community Church of New York UU, 40 E 35th St, Manhattan.  Presidents, Ministers, Committee on Ministries members, and other leaders are all welcome!

The Rev. Robert T. Latham, UU minister and creator of the Committee on Ministries Program (and our guest preacher on September 14th), will lead the morning session; Dr. Frances Sink will lead the afternoon session.

This workshop will examine a framework for understanding conflict in congregations and will offer practical approaches to conflict dialogue and resolution.

Cost: $40 for the first person from a congregation to register; $25 for each additional person from the same congregation. This includes coffee and pastry at 9:00 am and lunch. Rev. Latham’s  book, Moving on From Church Folly Lane, is available for $15 by pre-order.

Register online at: https://www.formdesk.com/uuforms/COMandConflictManagement

Questions? Contact Andrea Lerner at alerner@uua.org or 914-373-0193

Learning from Philosophy and Psychology about Relationships: Friday, June 20, 7:00 – 9:30 PM

This will be a discussion about philosophies of life that lead to happier and more satisfying relationships. It is only in our time that psychological discoveries were made that help us understand the underlying causes of happiness or suffering.

We will look at thinkers like Laura Huxley, Baruch Spinoza, Eric Berne, Albert Ellis, and others. Most people think that age, education and social status guarantee fulfilling lives.
Many consider looks, perfect health, or the ability to manipulate others the most important attributes of a person. While there is a grain of truth in all these attitudes, many of those who already possess them know that they are secondary.

The facilitator of this meeting, Reverend Joseph Ben-David, Humanist Counselor, will introduce the topic and moderate the meeting. There is no fee, but voluntary contributions are welcome.
Sponsored by the Church of Humanism.
Information: 212-877-5662
Web: www.humanistfoundation.org
On Youtube search for “Ben-David humanist”