Dear Friends,

On behalf of the staff here at the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), I hope this message finds you well. Please allow me to highlight a couple of items for you in the paragraphs below. You can find more information on each, plus other announcements and resources, linked in the bulletin materials list that follows. Please share them with your congregation.

Beacon Press presents E-Book suggestions for your reading pleasure. View their list of recommendations in the flyer below.

Data Services is reminding you that the Congregational Certification of Membership deadline is February 1st.

The Eliot & Pickett House is now offering a 30% discount for any new reservation made with them for a minimum of a two nights stay, between January 2nd and April 10th.

We hope that you enjoy all of the materials offered here and in the list below.

Kind Regards,

Michael McGlone
Public Information Assistant
info @ uua.org
(617) 948-6103

Bulletin Materials

From Administration:
The Eliot & Pickett House is offering a 30% discount (PDF) for any new reservation made with them for a minimum of a two nights stay, between January 2nd and April 10th. Get more details on this flyer.
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From Beacon Press:
Start downloading E-books from Beacon Press (PDF) on your Kindle, Nook or iPad today! Find great suggestions in this flyer.
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From the Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF):
The CLF, a unique congregation without walls, opens its doors even wider with the launching of its new website (PDF):  QuestForMeaning.org.  The website offers many new resources, including weekly online UU worship. Come explore!
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From the Data Services Office:
A final reminder about the Congregational Certification of Membership (PDF) deadline on February 1st.
—For church presidents, administrators, ministers or membership chairs

From General Assembly and Conference Services:
This is an invitation to Phoenix (PDF) for the 2012 Justice General Assembly, June 20-24.  There will be something for everyone at this Justice GA!
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From International Resources:
International News (PDF) from the UUA.
—For ministers, presidents and publicity committees

From the Joseph Priestly District:
Announcing the 2012 JPD Worship Arts Festival (PDF)—February 24-25, 2012 at the UU Church of Rockville, Maryland.
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From Ministries and Faith Development:
New for youth groups! One-hour workshops (PDF) explore racial/ethnic identity with video animation and discussion guides created by Rev. Dr. Monica Cummings. Watch the videos online.
—For ministers, religious educators and youth advisors

Also from MFD, Discover “Cooking Together”,  the UUA online, e-source presence to support inquiry, witness, and action for immigration justice in preparation for GA 2012 (PDF).  
—For ministers, religious educators and lay leaders

From Multicultural Growth and Witness:
Now available for your reading pleasure, the 20th issue of Catalyst (PDF), the newsletter of Multicultural Growth & Witness Regarding Racial and Ethnic Concerns.
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The January Newsletter (PDF) is also now available from Multicultural Growth and Witness.
—For social justice/taskforce chairs

From the Music Leadership Credentialing Program:
The Music Leadership Credentialing Program helps congregational music leaders develop a fundamental understanding of three main areas: UU Heritage and Values, Music Skills and Resources, and Leadership and Interpersonal Skills. The 2012 application deadline (PDF) is March, 31st.
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From Skinner House Books:
An announcement of the new title Soul to Soul: Fourteen Gatherings for Reflection and Sharing (PDF).
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From the Southeast District:
An announcement of a Civil Rights Veterans Gathering (PDF) in Asheville, North Carolina, March 30th through April 1st.
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From Stewardship and Development:
Abundance in Spirit (PDF): Join our Giving Speaks Blog.
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