Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York

On Saturday, April 4, 2009: “The Vagina Monologues” is coming to the Fourth Universalist Society!

That’s right, Eve Ensler’s powerful, award winning play-that-has-become-a-movement will be presented right here at Fourth Universalist on April 4 at 8:00 p.m. and we’re looking for a passionate team of volunteers!

Organized by Deborah Roth, and directed by Nancy Robillard, we will join the hundreds of thousands of “Vagina Warriors” around the world who have launched productions in support of V-Day — a global movement to end violence against women and girls. In 2008, over 4000 V-Day benefit events took place produced by volunteer activists in the U.S. and around the world, educating millions of people about the reality of violence against women and girls.

To date, the V-Day movement has raised over $60 million and educated millions about the issue of violence against women and the efforts to end it, crafted international educational, media and Public Service Announcement campaigns, launched the Karama program in the Middle East, reopened shelters, and funded over 6000 community-based anti-violence programs and safe houses in Democratic Republic Of Congo, Haiti, Kenya, South Dakota, Egypt and Iraq.

Women and men of all ages are invited to participate! If you would like to be involved, please download the application form and submit it by e-mail to Deborah Roth at dsrothny@aol.com, or give her the hard copy at church. Questions? Call Deborah at 212-665-9660.

Friday, December 12, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Dinner, Tree-Trimming, and Caroling!
Please plan to bring an appetizer, salad or a dessert to share.
We also need volunteers to start setting up at 5:00 PM, helping with the art table where people can make tree ornaments, serving and replenishing the food table, bar tending, and cleaning up.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Invite your friends and family - all are welcome!

LIGHT &  LOOT!

 Live Auction with Professional Auctioneer!

Bid and Bump!

Coupon Draw!

Fund-a-wish!

Sumptuous Dinner!   Lots of Drink!     Friends!    Fun!

In the current economic climate it’s hard to think about more ways we can support Fourth U financially. With income stagnant and costs rising, many of us have to give greater consideration to how we spend our money. What I would like us to do is think creatively about how we give to Fourth U. In many models of giving to churches, consultants look at financial contributions by the congregation as a measure of the health of a church, but at a recent leadership workshop, a speaker suggested that we should look beyond that. She gave as an example a single mother with a very tight budget: while she was unable to give as much as she would have liked, she volunteered to answer phone calls to the church on Sundays. A penny saved is a penny earned. Think about ways to give your time – and your talent – to Fourth U; the leadership will do the same.

Please make sure that our annual auction is on your calendar. Many people have contributed their time and talent to this spectacular affair. Bring your family and bring your friends. Let them get to know the people of Fourth U at this important event. There is still time to make donations; the deadline is November 14th. Stewardship is the responsibility of every member, and together we can get Fourth U through these hard times.

Matt Gilbert

We need your help on Auction night to make our third annual “Light up the Night Auction” our biggest fundraiser yet. Slots for volunteers include set-up, break-down, registration, checkout, greeters, event hosts, bartenders, silent auction monitors, and more. You can volunteer and still enjoy the evening and bid on items. Please join us on Thursday, November 6, at 6:30 PM at Fourth U to discuss volunteer activities and to sign up. Pizza will be served. Contact Liz Wolfe, Auction Co-chair, at lwolfe@wintecgroup.com or 646.334.9427 for more information or to volunteer.

Please help with this important part of our Sunday fellowship — no experience needed. Sign up on the sheet at the coffee window, or contact Spencer Salzberg at smsalzberg@hotmail.com to volunteer. Full instructions provided. Thank you.