Poinsettias in Honor and Remembrance

In order to provide holiday decorations and honor and remember those whose lives have had meaning to us and our community, church members and friends may dedicate pointsettias again this year. The cost is $8 for one, or 3 for $20. The list of those being honored will appear in the order of service each week, and the donors and/or honorees may take the pointsettias home after the Christmas Eve service.

To reserve your pointsettias, contact Frank or Cathy Harbison, who are coordinating this event. (E-mail fharbis@yahoo.com). Frank and Cathy will also be taking orders during coffee hour. All proceeds will go to the church operating budget. Holiday PoinsettiasThe Beautiful Flowers in our Worship Space have been donated in honor of, or in memory of, individuals or groups who the donors wish to remember, honor, and thank.

Donors may take flowers any time after Christmas Eve services.

I am sad to report that Raymond Eisemann, the beloved father of First UU's dear Brooklyn friend and ally Paulie Eisemann, passed away on Wednesday, August 6th.

Paulie sends his thanks to all for your support during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Deanna

Contact Deanna for Paulie's contact information.

Supporting Our Friends in Knoxville

The Unitarian Universalist Association has also created a space for those who wish to express love and support for members and friends of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church and the Westside Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
…with respect for one another, and kindness, we invite your contributions.--
Deborah Weiner, UUA Director of Electronic Communication
Unitarian Universalist Assoc. of Congregations
http://knoxvillesupport.blogspot.com/

Memorial Service for Richard (Rick) Danielson

Saturday, August 2, 2008, 6 pm

First UU Church Sanctuary
Informal reception to follow

Rick is Kathleen North's ex-spouse & Aaron's father. Kathleen and Aaron invite their church community to help them remember & celebrate the life of their loved one.

Please come and show your support.

Each child that's born, a morning star rises ....!

Mama Kristine Hiemstra proudly gave birth to her beautiful baby daughter. Congratulations to Kristine and Big Sister Kloie.

Like the song says... For each child that's born, a morning star rises and sings to the universe....!

namaste' friends
Jyaphia

A Service to Celebrate the Life of Sharon "Sam" Hinton, Feb.29, 2008

A Service to Celebrate the Life of Sharon "Sam" Hinton

Friday, February 29, 2008

6:30 pm gathering; 7 pm service

informal reception to follow

Please join her family and friends for a service of laughter, love, and tears to remember the life of Sharon "Sam" Hinton on Friday, February 29, 2008, in the Sanctuary of First Unitarian Universalist Church.

As she was a member at one time of all 3 New Orleans-area congregations, members and friends of the GNOUU cluster are cordially invited.

We will gather together from 6:30-7 pm; the service will begin at 7 pm. After the service, there will be an informal reception in her honor, in the Fellowship Hall.

Please call the First Church office at 504-866-9010 to offer your help with arrangements.

Sam made several requests of her loved ones for this service:

• that there be lots of laughter
• that the only flowers be sprays of calla lilies
• and that donations be made in her name to GNOUU, First UU Church, and the American Cancer Society.

For those unable to attend the service, informal gatherings of friends are being held nightly at the home of Ann Maclaine, 8317 Panola Street, 504-314-6588.