We welcomed two new members to the UUFA membership status during our morning service last Sunday, Feb. 24. Daniel Ornstein was born and raised just north of Indianapolis, moving to Ohio by way of Iowa, Omaha, NE, and Chicago. After receiving a Bachelor’s in Physics (and some serious soul searching), he decided to enter into teaching. … [Read more…]
The pledge drive would normally wrap up at the end of May, but we currently have pledges for just 49% this fiscal year’s $53,757 budget. Pledges help the UUFA stay on budget so that we can pay bills, keep the building maintained, and pay the RE staff and our new minister. Because the pledging is … [Read more…]
“I feel Camden everywhere. In the breeze, in the heat of the flame, in the song of the peepers… He was truly always one with the world around him.” – Laura Patton Camden’s Sanctuary is a memorial to the child who left a mark on everyone he touched and a way to give back to … [Read more…]
We are delighted to welcome Rev. Lynda Smith to the UUFA! She has accepted the 1⁄4 time position we offered her with a start date in August. Congratulations everyone and deepest thanks to the search committee. Rev. Lynda Smith has been a UU since 1971 and was ordained a UU minister in 2006. She is … [Read more…]
Our recently updated First Principle extends inherent worth and dignity to all beings. James will help us understand one reason nonhumans deserve our respect in a discussion of the complex and nuanced interactions between nonhuman beings and examples of nonhuman communication.
This month with the RE, we planted flowers, learned about seeds, played games about the circle of life, explored ways that we care for the environment, made up superhero games based on plant names. We also celebrated Beltane together with the congregation dancing around the Maypole. We celebrated the Buddhist Theravada New Year with a … [Read more…]
In 1865, Charleston, South Carolina lay in ruin. The city had witnessed the first shots of the Civil War four years earlier. However, on a cool May morning following General Lee’s surrender, freed men and women gathered within the old race course of the city and held the first Decoration Day to honor the dead. As … [Read more…]
The UUFA annual cake walk was a huge success again! Thanks to Natalie Barman, Jessie Roberson, Roberta Roberson, and Sam Pattantyus. The cakewalk proceeds are instrumental in getting the UUFA through the fiscal year transition. Nineteen members and friends made delicious goodies which were auctioned off on April 6. The biggest ticket items were Harry … [Read more…]
Kev Polk decided to step down as Treasurer to devote more time to his Seed Homes. We thank him graciously for his hard work and for stepping up in a time of need. Sam Pattantyus was elected to fill the role at our Feb 23 Annual Business Meeting. Her three year term began May 1. … [Read more…]
Elise A. Keaton, the Executive Director of Keeper of The Mountains Foundation will be speaking about mountain top removal mining.