RE: Orthodox Christianity an Ukraine, Thanksgiving Offering, Festival of Lights, Burj Khalifa and much, much more!

Religious Exploration (RE)
Children's Religious Exploration (CRE)
Sunday, November 27, 2022

With guest Scott Ludwig
joining us on Zoom

Topic
Orthodox Christianity: ally and enemy of freedom in Ukraine and Russia

Attend in person at the PUUF Meeting House, 426 W. Lewis
or via Zoom.
Zoom Link: PUUF on Sundays
Meeting ID: 882 1927 3095
Passcode: 230993

Discussion Meetings

The Minister Call Committee has scheduled two more informal meetings for Members to discuss having Rev. Jenny continue indefinitely as our minister. These meetings will deepen our involvement in forging the direction of our Fellowship and encourage candid discussions. Click HERE to sign up.

Wednesday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m. at Elmer's Restaurant
Wednesday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m., Zoom only
Zoom Link:

The Minister Call Committee: Brian Attebery, chair; Karen Ludwig, Mark Neiwirth, Chris Crivello, Becky Hardy, Courtney Bodily

December 4, 2022, 10:45 a.m.
Following the Worship Service

All members of PUUF have received the final version of the revised By-Laws by email. At the brief General Membership Meeting, we will be voting to adopt the new By-Laws. It is important that members attend this meeting or vote by Absentee Ballot.

Click HERE to view the By-Laws.

To get an Absentee Ballot:
Click HERE for Word version. Click HERE for PDF version.

Absentee Ballots are due by 10:30 a.m. December 3, 2022.
Email your ballot to PUUF Secretary markneiwirth@isu.edu. Ballots will be held strictly confidential.

Thanksgiving Offering Report
from Sherri Matson

Hi All -

What a wonderful PVIF service last night (11-20) and so grateful for so many who came and thanks to everyone who participated in music, readings and prayer! Wayne, Starr and I were discussing last night, and we wondered what the offering collected over the last few years has been. Thought I would send this little report prior to our monthly meeting.

2017 $765.56 (Split with the Idaho Food Bank)
2018 $582.00 (Split with Acorn Fund)
2019 $531.23 (Split with Pocatello Police Department, Secret Santa)
2020 COVID
2021 Drop-off Food Drive for the Idaho Food Bank
2022 $1069 (Split with The Refuge Warming Center)

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones!

Sherri

- Call to order at 9:08 a.m.
- Minister's Didactic: 4 Basic Styles of Communication
- Building Committee reported that white boards have been mounted and are ready for use.
- Treasurer reported that we have $100,400 total assets at the end of the month, including recent proceeds from the sale of the Barton Road Property.
- Worship Committee reported that the November 6 service will have Annie Scott, from PWR Congregational Life Team, as our guest to explain the Called Minister concept. December 4 will be a General Membership Meeting following the worship service to adopt the By-Laws.
- Called Minister Committee reported that we will have 4 informal meetings for Members to share their thoughts: November 9, 16 and 30 at Elmer's at 6:00; December 7 on Zoom only.
- Festival of Lights plans are moving forward. The Purpose Building is lined up for December 17, and we have submitted a deposit. The next planning meeting will be November 21 at 7:00 p.m.
- By-Laws have been circulated to the Members. Changes or additions will accepted until November 19; a final version of the By-Laws and absentee ballots will be sent out by November 20.
- Secretary of State Corporation Reinstatement was submitted and fees paid to continue PUUF's legal non-profit status in the State of Idaho.
- Stewardship and Pledge Drive outline was presented, starting on February 10 and concluding on April 15.
- The Board will involve an intern from the ISU English Dept. Professional Writing Program to conduct research and interviews and draft a new set of PUUF Policies and Procedures.
- November offering will go to the South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center.
- Next Meeting: Sunday, November 27 at 12:00 p.m.
Submitted by Mark Neiwirth, PUUF Secretary

FELLOWSHIP LIFE
November 2022

Gatherings through May 2023

We offer alternating Sunday Programs, all at 9:30 a.m. with in-person
and Zoom options for participating.
All Sunday morning gatherings Zoom Link HERE.

Meeting ID: 882 1927 3095
Passcode: 230993

2nd and 4th Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Gatherings During the Week

Zoom Link: Meditation
Meeting ID: 812 6641 0252
Passcode: 685012

Zoom Link: Wellness on the Web
Meeting ID: 864 0544 1152
Password: 841088

Links for all these events and any others that may be added throughout the month are most readily found by receiving our brief daily emails via the Daily Online Gatherings PUUF Google group. If you are not receiving these emails, please notify Rev. Jenny at minister@pocatellouu.org and she will add you. We are also working to add all links to our website, pocatellouu.org, and Facebook page.

Gate City Grove
Pagan group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Pro-Choice Southeast Idaho
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 3:00 p.m.

Death and Donuts
Meets on the 3rd Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.

8th Principle and Anti-Oppression Work in Pocatello
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.

Offering Recipient for November
South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center

Visit their website page HERE.

Click on the image above to watch the video.

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