Humanist Discussion Group - Tues., Oct. 4, 7:00 p.m.

The next meeting of is the UUFSB Humanist Discussion Group at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4 in the Yellow Room at the Fellowship.  At our meeting we will further consider the nature of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and then consider the controversies regarding the TPP.  One controversial factor is the Investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) which is an instrument of public international law that grants an investor the right to use dispute settlement proceedings against a country's government. Click here and here to see discussions of these tribunals.  All are welcome.  For more about the UUFSB Humanist Discussion Group, please click here.

Rorie Kelly at Grounds and Sounds - Friday, Oct. 14, 8:00 p.m.

Rorie Kelly is a small redheaded tornado of sound. Her aggressive acoustic guitar style complements raw, powerhouse vocals to pack a serious punch. First-time listeners often comment, "I can't believe that voice came out of that body." Rorie has been compared to Janis Joplin and Alanis Morissette for her high-powered vocals, and to Joni Mitchell and Sarah Bareilles for her catchy-confessional brand of songwriting.

"Her sound was so powerful, she acoustically filled every square inch of space." - Canvas Magazine

"Refreshing honesty accompanied by an earnest guitar that will make you hit repeat as many times as your heart can handle." - Shelby Padgett, GERM Magazine

To listen to some of Rorie’s music, click here. For tickets, click here.

Save the Date - Goods and Services Auction, Saturday, Nov. 19

Get ready for an undersea adventure at our 2016 Annual Goods and Services Auction, “UUnder the Sea,” at the UUFSB on Saturday, Nov. 19. Come as your favorite sea critter – perhaps as the shark from Jaws, The Little Mermaid, or a dancing frog! Or not! (Costumes are optional.) Tickets will go on sale on Oct. 16 for $25.00 per person.  Your ticket buys you dinner, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, delicious desserts, coffee, and a wonderful night of entertainment!  All are welcome.

Your auction team is ready to accept your donations! PLEASE NOTE that the deadline for donations, with descriptions, is Oct. 23. Please click here for helpful suggestions and/or contact one of our Auction Counselors who can help you formulate your donation. Contact info: Linda Kirk at 631-473-0689 / 631-356-5980, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Laurel Martin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Peggy Fort at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Part of the fun of donating is coming up with a catchy description for your item/event/service! If you would like to look at some sample descriptions for different types of offerings, please click here. For complete details about the auction, click here.

African American History and Culture Timeline Now Available

Barbara Coley, co-chair of Racial Concerns Committee, has put together a chronology of facts important in African American, American and European history and culture. The timeline helps us to understand aspects of our history so that we can appreciate more fully who we were, who we are, what happened then, and what’s happening now, and is offered for youth and adults as a handy reference tool. It is designed to be downloaded in sections, and RCC suggests that users add blank pages between sections so that they can place their own history among the events. Please click here to access the timeline.

Not Too Late to Register for Fall Session of Tai Chi and Yoga Classes

Did you know that UUFSB has 9 Tai Chi classes and 2 Yoga classes every week with over 119 students attending? If you are interested there is a class for you…..beginner, intermediate or advanced. Our patient teachers are happy to welcome you into the world of Tai Chi and Yoga – both of which have been proven beneficial to one’s health, especially as one ages. Please click here for complete information about tai chi classes and click here for details about our yoga program, or contact Linda Mikell (631-543-0337 /This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for registration information.

Essentrics Fall Session Includes New Thursday Class

Perfect for men and women of all fitness levels, Essentrics is a workout that rebalances the body and prevents and treats injuries. Experience a relaxed, but dynamic and deep, full body stretch that will work through all the joints and release tight muscles. Kay Aparo, certified Essentrics Instructor, offers this program gratis.

• Our ongoing 9:00 a.m. Tuesday "Essentrics Stretch" class has resumed.
• Our NEW 9:00 a.m. Thursday class, "Gentle Stretch with Essentrics," is 30 minutes of healing movements for men and women of all fitness levels. Reawaken the power of all 650 muscles while slowly building strength in the body.

This video was created by the Unitarian Universalist Association to give people an introduction to Unitarian Universalism.

If you are interested in Unitarian Universalism, we hope you’ll visit us to learn more. If attending our services doesn’t fit your life, you might want to investigate the Church of the Larger Fellowship, a virtual congregation of Unitarian Universalists, with more than 3,500 members around the U.S. They hold online services on Sundays at 8 p.m., and on Mondays at 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. 

You can find them at clfuu.org.

Further Reading

A Precarious Path: The Bold Experiment of the Fellowship Movement

Unitarian Universalist Origins: Our Historic Faith (Mark W. Harris)

UU History in 8 Minutes

History of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook

Video of our 50th Anniversary Service and Dedication Ceremony

A video of the full service from our special anniversary service and the building dedication on October 21, 2012 is posted on our website. The video is quite large and may take a few minutes to load.  Go to http://uufsb.org/worship-service-videos.