Spring is here–hurrah! April 6 was Justice Sunday this year for the UUSC. The current theme promotes “Planting the seed of justice.” The idea is not only literally to prepare our personal gardens, but also to support the tire gardens program in Haiti. The UUSC partner there has won an award for this project. After … [Read more…]
Good Morning ! This may be a little too late but I wanted to be sure that you all knew about this conference coming to OU this Thursday and Friday , April 3-4. There is a conference celebrating the 50th Anniversary of President Johnson’s talk on the OU campus declaring the war on poverty. … [Read more…]
Good Morning UUFA Community, I hope that you can join us for our annual meeting on this Sunday, February 23 at NOON. Members received the annual meeting packet via mail earlier this month which contains the information we will discuss on Sunday. Some highlights for this year are; 1) Minister Search Committee Report 2) Elections … [Read more…]
The UUFA ministrial search committee is happy to announce that our position is posted as of this morning. Here is a summary of the announcement that was sent out to eligible candidates and ministers. Dear Colleagues and Friends, The Athens OH UU Fellowship is looking for a ¼ time minister. This is an excellent position … [Read more…]
The UUFA Choir is set to do some old fashioned, holiday caroling at The Lindley Inn on Tuesday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m. If you’d like to join us please do and feel free to rehearse with us at our Tuesday rehearsals , 7:30 at the Fellowship on Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10th.
The UUFA Choir invites all musically inclined members and friends to join us on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 – 8:30 for rehearsal. The choir will be working on preparing holiday season caroling and we hope to take it on the road to local nursing homes or other communities. In addition, we will be working with … [Read more…]
The Executive Board had another productive meeting on Nov. 12th. Thanks to all board members and leaders who attended to engage in the discussion. Here are some informational highlights covered at the meeting. * UUFA to conduct monthly special collection for Athens County Food Pantry on Potluck Sundays. Our own Charlie Barman , Athens County … [Read more…]
On Saturday, November 2, 2013, Harry Coffey, Alexa Ross and Lois Whealey participated with 75 other Ohioans from Ohio-Meadville and Mid America Districts at the UU Justice Ohio Assembly. It was held at the UU Church of Columbus, Weisheimer Road, where we encountered former UUFA members John Kachuba and his wife Mary, and Don Hippensteel. … [Read more…]
The membership committee is inviting interested members to serve as greeters on Sunday mornings. There will be a sign up sheet available beginning this Sunday, October 20th , for those interested. Responsibilities include: Arrive by 9:45 a.m. on Sunday morning Be prepared to greet members/friends as they arrive with your warm , welcoming best 🙂 … [Read more…]
Membership Chair Laura Patton has graciously stepped down from her role as Membership Chair. Due to family needs she feels she cannot continue to hold this position at this time. She will continue to be involved in Fellowship life as she can. We thank you Laura for your service to the fellowship as membership chair. … [Read more…]