UUFA Leaders Met September 20 for Inspiring Retreat
President Pete Mather led the current board leaders through a day long retreat. Leaders brainstormed how we can best serve the fellowship and plan for our bright future. More details to come. If you have ideas that you would like to see implemented please contact one of our leaders. Board members include: Pete Mather, Susan Westenbarger, Richard Thieret, Jeff Wunderly, Nellie James, Roberta Roberson, Jessie Roberson, Andy Ray, Barb Harrison .
October Photo: Remembering Lois Gladchild. Lois was a beloved member of the UUFA community who passed away in 2024.
October Sunday Services – All services at 11:00 AM – 184 Longview Hts. , Athens, OH
Sunday October 5. Animal Blessing Service – October 5th is our annual Animal Blessing Sunday. All well behaved animal friends (of any species!) are welcome! Leashes, crates, or other appropriate forms of containment (eg. terrariums for the friends of our herpetology enthusiasts!) are required. If you are unable to bring your companion critter for a blessing, feel free to bring a photo. Looking forward to seeing you AND your friends!
Sunday, October 12. “Coming Home to UUFA.” UUFA member Carolyn Sweeney will talk about the family, church experiences, beliefs, and values that brought her to the Unitarian church.
Sunday October 19. Soundscapes Andy Ray will take us on a brief journey into sound and the environment. During his talk, he will share how he combined his academic work with his personal interests to reach a better sense of listening to Mother Earth. The tools he provides will give the congregation the ability to identify different types of sound sources, whether they emanate from birds, frogs, humans, or Mother Earth herself, so that we can enjoy each day with a broader sense of awareness of the life around us. Bring comfortable shoes, as we will take a brief sound walk around the UU!! we welcome member and board member, Andy Ray as our speaker and thanks Pete Mather for service leading.
Sunday October 26. David Butcher, Tablertown Director . Anna Mather, Service Leader
Sunday, November 2. Honoring of our Beloved Deceased By Christine Robinson
“At this darkening time of the year, our thoughts turn to things past, to life retreating, to those who are no longer with us. Images come to our minds; of dear companions, who once graced our lives, loved ones whom we miss, persons whose lives made an impact on our lives; of all those who were here, contributing, caring, and are now gone.
Our memories bring both joy and sadness; let us not push these feelings away. For our recollections attest to the enduring importance of these friends, this love, our memories.
May these brave and lovely spirits live again in our tender thoughts, and prove that death and distance are powerless to sever the bonds that connect truly loving hearts.”
Sunday, November 2nd is our annual “Remember Them” service. Join us as we gather to remember, share stories, and honor our loved ones who have passed on. Service leader Roberta
Sunday, November 9. “UUFA inagural Chili Fest” Please bring your own best chili recipe for this festive inagural event.