Engagement Opportunities

Janet Swanson, Director of Membership & Adult Programs

“Often the enemy of courage is not fear but our comfort zones. Yes, those regular routines support and structure our lives, but they can stifle and shrink them as well.” —from Soul Matters

Greetings! As we move into October and the fullness of autumn, consider stretching your mind, engaging your heart, and enlivening your spirit through deeper engagement in FUS. The practice of connection is the practice of being present. And there are many ways to connect at FUS! Step out of your comfort zone and join others in doing the same. Adult programs are set to begin, small group ministry offerings abound, volunteer opportunities await and there is a path for everyone here at FUS. There is much to learn and to do. Join us! Class information and registration will be available on the website, fusmadison.org.

Yours in promise and faith, Janet

Women’s Gathering with Rev. Kelly Crocker 3rd Saturday of every month, 9:30 am-11 am

Writing to Awaken: Monthly Writing Group (virtual) with Rev. Kelly Crocker

1st Tuesday of every month, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm on Zoom, begins October 4, 2022

How to Plan a Memorial Service with Rev. Kelly Crocker

Sunday, October 16, 2:00 pm on Zoom

The Wisdom of the Golden Girls: a Spiritual Investigation of Four Iconic Characters from American Pop Culture with FUS member Deb Lawrence and Rebecca Malke, Director of Faith Development at Memorial UCC

3rd Tuesday of the month beginning October 18 for 8 sessions; 6:30 pm-8:30 pm; in-person and Zoom

Family-Directed Home Funeral Workshop sponsored by The Threshold Care Circle

Friday, October 21, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm; free and open to the public, view the documentary “In the Parlor”; Saturday, October 22nd, 9:00 am- 3:00 pm Advance registration is required as space is limited. See registration forms in the Commons.

This I Believe with Rev Kelly Asprooth-Jackson

Thursdays, October 27, November 3, 10, 17; 6:30 pm-8:00 pm

Women’s Autumn Retreat: Time to Tend and Harvest with Rev Kelly Crocker and Janet Swanson

Friday, November 4, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm and Saturday, November 5, 9 am-2:30 pm $40 per person (to cover food and supplies)

Second Saturday Potlucks return (can you hear the cheers?)! October 8, 2022 following worship. Watch the Red Floors emails for details. Contact Janet Swanson to volunteer janets@ fusmadison.org

Questions? email janets@fusmadison.org