*EVENSONG:* a series of structured explorations and sharing of
individual experience, facilitates personal awareness, and develops deep
listening skills. In doing so, it builds personal relationships and
encourages spiritual and theological reflection in a group setting.
Evensong will be offered eight consecutive Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 9
p.m., from 1/8 to 2/26.Registration is encouraged. To register for this
program, or for more information, please contact Bill Sasso (529-2439 or
_bsasso@juno.com_

*Special Presentations-*

*COOL CITIES CONVERSATION*: Carbondale Mayor Brad Cole has agreed to
join us for a conversation on the status of the Mayor's Agreement on
Climate Change, which he signed last Spring, on Thursday evening, Feb.
7th here at the Fellowship.
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*THE SONGS ARE FREE*: a viewing of a PBS interview with Bernice Johnson
Reagon on the nature and feeling of African-American music, including
the music of the civil rights movement. This presentation will be
offered in February as a recognition of Black History Month, at a date
and time to be announced later. Contac Bill Sasso for more information
(519-2439 or _bsasso@juno.com_

*Pastor Mel White, *founder of "Soulforce," a Christian movement affirming GLBTQ people, has been rescheduled to speak at SIUC on Monday evening, April 14^th , at 7 pm.
Once a ghostwriter for fellow evangelicals, including Billy Graham, Pat Robertson, Jim Baker, and Jerry Falwell, Mel eventually came to accept his own homosexuality. Then, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., White developed a program based on their principles to address the suffering of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
The Program and Social Action Committees of the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship are co-sponsors of this event, which is free and open to the public. For more information on Mel White, visit visit http://www.soulforce.org/

Monthly Programs:

*Covenant Groups*- The Fellowship's covenant group program -- now in its 5th year -- builds friendships and community through the sharing of personal experiences and insights in small group conversations. Groups meet monthly on different schedules. New groups will be forming in the fall 529-2439 or bsasso@juno.com>

*Carol’s Lunch Bunch *(named for Carol Christensen)- meets third Thursdays at 11:00 at Happy Reunion for lunch. Everyone is WELCOME. Call Mariann Douglas (549-2404) if you have questions.
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*Dreamworks*- Share dreams with other searchers to find meaning. This group is patterned after the small group dreamwork model developed by Jeremy Taylor. For information, Janet Harris (687-2155) or jelizah1949@yahoo.com>
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*Environmental Concerns Subcommittee*- Currently we are making an environmental audit of the Fellowship and will develop an Action Plan for the Fellowship in concert with the Board, other committees and anyone else who is interested. Contact Debbie Czarnopys-White, bobdebcw@midwest.net>

*The Human Spectrum *is a monthly exploration of the gender and sexual
continuums. Programs will occur on the first Monday of the month from 7
to 9 PM in the Commons. They include Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual topics.
Sponsored by The Welcoming Congregation Committee the Contact Judy
Groskind (985-5007) or Bill Sasso (529-2439) for more information
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*Image Spinners*-This group meets monthly in members’ homes to share their writing and to write. Lois Hayward, 529-5603
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*International Student Coffee Hour*, Fourth Fridays, from 3 to 5 during Fall and Spring Semester. Nillofur Zobairi, (457-7396) or Jo Ann Nelson, (529-1884).
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*Intergenerational Potluck*-Second Friday of each month, 6:00 pm. A chance for young, old and in between to enjoy each other’s company. Bring a dish to share and your own drinks. Dinner, play, fellowship. Roy Sumner (687-3118) rdsumner@hotmail.com>

*Nonduality* *Video Satsang*- meets on the second or third Friday evening of each month. 'Nonduality' loosely refers to the spiritual philosophy that all of existence is the one consciousness, with no distinction between a 'creator' and the 'created.' At each meeting, we watch a one hour video of a teacher of nonduality (e.g., Eckhart Tolle,
Gangaji, and Catherine Ingram) preceded and followed by a few minutes of silent sitting/meditation. Email _mattdenis@msn.com_ or call 527-8358 if you have questions or want to be added to the email reminder list.

*Psi Symposium*-Second Sunday of each month after service for wide ranging discussion on healing and spirituality. Mary Campbell, :mspurple1999@yahoo.com and Astrid Mosley, astrid.m@earthlink.net> are the contact people.

*Round Table Readers*-meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at noon, usually in room 4. We choose books, fiction and/or nonfiction, to discuss, usually with finger food provided by members of the group. Having read the book is helpful but not mandatory; all interested are welcome. Contact Janet Levie at 618-833-4971 jlevie@Tonemain.com for more information.

*Science and Society*- A book discussion group that meets on some Fridays at 4:30 for lively talk on serious matters. Gina Paul, rpaul@siumed.edu>, 351-1064

*Southern Illinois Transgender Support Group:* Meets 2nd Monday of each month, 7:30 - 10:00 CUF RE room 6 For more info, contact krissysummers@hotmail.com>
or visit _http://www.freewebs.com/transgendersupport/_

*Supper Club*- Fellowship Supper Club members gather at informal potluck
dinners in members’ homes. Janet Bannerjee, 687-3582

*YOGA for ZAMBIA- *A monthly fundraiser for our sister hospice in Zambia. Every third Sunday, Debbie Czarnopys-White and other Yoga masters will be leading an hour and a half of Yoga starting at 12:30 after the service and coffee in the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship Commons. Contact Debbie Czarnopys-White bobdebcw@midwest.net

Bi-Weekly

*Humanist Group*- The Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship Humanist Group is an affiliate of UUHA, AHA, and IHA. The group meets at 2:00 PM. on the second and fourth Wednesdays in the Fellowship Commons. *Humanist Round Table* meets at 2:00 PM. on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Issues of world, national, regional and local interest provide topics for discussion and possible action. Information sources are videos, invited speakers, and various media publications. Newcomers always welcome. Call 351 0083 or _terrinina@gmail.net_, for additional information. Bob Camp, Dave Christensen, Kris Juul, Coordinators

* The Buddhist Study and Practice Group*(previously The Tibetan Buddhism Study Group): a peer-led Buddhist practice group, Meets the first and third Sunday evenings in the Fellowship Commons, 7:30-9:00. Judy Carter (529-3110)

*Video Circle*- is currently reorganizing. Stay tuned!

Weekly Programs:

*CUF Choir *makes a joyful sound! Rehearsals are Thursdays from 5 to 6 pm: Geri McKee, gerimckee@verizon.net>

*Open Minds Discussion Group*: Sunday 8:45-10:00am in the Commons, for
presentation/discussion of political, ethical and social justice issues.
Watch the Fellowship bulletin for topics.

*RE (Religious Education) *- There are always opportunities to work with our youth by volunteering one or more Sundays. Roy Sumner rdsumner@hotmail.com>

*SOS (Sisterhood of Stitchers): *Gather together to knit, crochet and tat for various projects such as preemie caps. Meets every Tuesday 11-1 in the Fellowship Commons. Contact Elaine Seymour

*The Unitarian Recorder Ensemble: *practices Tuesdays at 1:30 pm at the Fellowship. The ensemble plays for various community places, worship services, and last year played at a Madrigal Dinner. There are other instruments in the group in addition to recorders. Contact Vennie Anderson, vanderson@midamer.net> with questions

*UFO (Unitarian Folk Orchestra)*: Meets most Saturday mornings 9-10:30 in the Commons or seasonally, at Carbondale’s Saturday Farmer’s Market. All are welcome! Charlie Maxwell, cmaxwell@siu.edu>

Every 3 or 4 Months or as needed

*Opera Group*- STILL searching for a facilitator!

*Social Action Committee*:

*Adopt a Highway*-A subgroup of the Environmental Concerns Subcommittee, this group always welcomes volunteers to help clean up litter on a stretch of highway. Contact Jesslyn Jobe jess62901@yahoo.com>

*Allies for Justice*: A subgroup formed to develop a strategy for participation Civil Rights struggle. This discussion and planning process is ongoing, and will be continued at our next Social Action committee meeting, _tentatively_ scheduled for Sunday,
January 28 after services. We welcome and could really use more input from other Fellowship members. Contact Jesslyn Jobe jess62901@yahoo.com>

Yearly

*2008 Commemorative Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. *Volunteers needed to help plan and organize the January, 2008 Carbondale community celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Contact Bill Sasso 529-2439 or bsasso@juno.com for more
info! Thanks!

*CUF Family & Friends Camping Trip *6/13-14/2008 Roy Sumner rdsumner@hotmail.com

*Women’s Retreat*: Last weekend in February. For more information contact Tami Frank 893-2901 or Pam Jacobini pjacobini@siumed.edu