- Leaving the country if Trump wins? The Refugee Resettlement Committee is offering pre-election, radical decluttering. Rid your house of furniture in anticipation of your exile in Costa Rica or Canada. Act now and avoid the rush! Call Joe Dubray at (904) 527-9773. Use the code: “Trumped."
- The Open Minds Book Group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Haven Room at the Church. The book for October 27th is “Homecoming” by Yaa Gyasi. All are welcome.
- The Social Justice Council is co-sponsoring a film with Utahns for Just Peace in the Holy Land on October 21st at 7 pm in Eliot Hall . "Budrus" is a true story, of a small village which fights the Israeli military when the separation wall is planned to be built on the olive groves which have been owned and farmed by the Palestinians for generations. One family, father and fifteen year old daughter, organize the villagers in their opposition. The daughter leads the women of the village into action. Although the film isn't rated it would probably be PG 13, however, there is violence. The Israeli army beats unarmed villagers. Please join us for this interesting film followed with a discussion.
- UU Highway Cleanup: Just above beautiful Little Dell Reservoir, between East, Emigration, and Parley's Canyons, a sign proudly proclaims that the Salt Lake Unitarian Universalist Congregation is responsible for keeping this lovely area free of litter. Won't you join us for a few hours to take a nice walk and pick up a little trash? Saturday, October 29th, we will meet at the church at 0900, then proceed to the UDOT station East of Mt Dell golf course in Parley's Canyon. You can meet us there at 0930 if you like. If you are considering coming, please text your phone # and email to Todd Seymour (801) 783-7837, so I can email a reminder, and get an idea of who will join us. If you decide last minute and surprise us at the UDOT station, we'll be happy to see you. If you can confirm you are coming the night before, I'll definitely sleep better. : )
- Dinner and Dialogue Have you heard about DINNER AND DIALOGUE? It’s a great way to socialize and meet new members and friends outside of the traditional church setting. Participants gather in small groups and share a meal together in one home. You may sign up as a HOST where you set the date, time and the menu and decide how many guests you can accommodate. Or you may choose to sign up as a GUEST where you will attend and contribute by bringing a dish to share (appetizer, salad, dessert, beverage, etc. assigned by the host). Either way you choose to participate, you are guaranteed to make new FRIENDS! Our goal is to have a couple of these each month.I will coordinate by getting the guest names to the host and assisting in any way possible. There will be a table set up at our Activities Fair on September 18 so you can sign up or ask questions if you wish. After that, we will have our Dinner and Dialogue book at the Congregational Life Table in Eliot Hall for the remainder of the year. If you are unable to sign up to participate in Dinner and Dialogue at our church service or have questions, feel free to contact me, Darlene Thayne, at 801-455-6553 or send an email to . I have gotten to know some very lovely people through this activity. Why not give it a try?
- Mindfulness Group Every Sunday, meditation is offered as a time to pause, practice calming our thoughts and setting an intention to be mindful in our daily life. Guidance for developing meditation practice is shared along with suggested websites and reading. Alone, together helps to stay with the intention and to learn the benefits of being mindfully aware. 9:45 am to 10:30 in the Parlor. All are welcome.
- UU Lunch Bunch A family-friendly group for anyone and everyone who would like to get together for lunch and chat with like-minded people. Meet at the Restaurant on Sundays at noon during the summer. For more information contact Sonia Carnell at (801) 262-1151 or .
October 9: The Copper Kitchen (4640 South 2300 East)
October 16: Indochine (230 South 1300 East)
October 23: The Rye Restaurant (230 South 1300 East)
October 30: Kathmandu II (212 South 700 East)