SUNDAY MAY 26, 2019: Memorial Day Picnic. After a brief service, we’ll share food and community. Bring your best picnic dish to share. Coffee at 10:30; Brief Service at 11:00; Then Picnic. THANK YOU! To the many UUFA members who showed up for our work day last Saturday, and then worked more on Sunday, too. And a … [Read more…]
UUFA this **SATURDAY** May 18th, 10am. Come, come, whoever you are for friendship, community and a little exercise, to this SATURDAY Spring Work Day at UUFA. We will start at 10 am and go until 4 pm. Any and all contributions of time or other resources, including morale building, will be much appreciated!! A pizza lunch … [Read more…]
SUNDAY MAY 12, 2019: Rev. Don Rollins & Our Annual Flower Communion Service “The Flower communion service was created by Norbert Capek (1870-1942), who founded the Unitarian Church in Czechoslovakia. He introduced this special service to that church on June 4, 1923. For some time he had felt the need for some symbolic ritual that would … [Read more…]
SUNDAY MAY 5, 2019: Athens Mayor Steve Patterson will speak with us this Sunday about the city, its people, and their needs and wishes for the future. We look forward to learning about Mayor Patterson’s goals for the city, and about about opportunities that we might have to get involved with the city, both as … [Read more…]
SUNDAY APRIL 28, 2019: MAY DAY is an ancient Northern Hemisphere spring festival and a traditional spring holiday in many cultures. Beltane is the Gaelic celebration of summer. Dancing the May Pole, singing and the protective powers of fire are usually part of the festivities. Join us in celebrating these ancient traditions. Coffee at 10:30; Service at … [Read more…]
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 21, 2019: Music Sunday & Easter Egg Hunt. All are welcome to come enjoy our fellowship of music, including our choir, favorite hymns, and more. An Easter Egg Hunt for the children will follow. Coffee at 10:30; Service at 11:00. We’re still accepting pledge forms. All pledges are greatly appreciated. Pledge forms are available … [Read more…]
UUFA ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 14th: UUFA PRESIDENT’S LETTER TO US ALL: Greetings Wanderers, Please join us this Sunday 4/14/19 for the Annual Business Meeting. Though not the edgiest title, is imperative you – yes you- attend to 1) have a voice in the votes of our democratic elections, 2) be on the same page about … [Read more…]
THIS SUNDAY: Athens County Commissioner Chris Chmiel will present on Sunday April 7th. We’ve invited Chris to talk about any topic related to his passions and his work, and the needs of people in Athens County. Chris and his wife were married that our fellowship many years ago. Some of Chris’s most notable passions include … [Read more…]
THIS SUNDAY: We’ve invited Robin Bozian, longtime lawyer and UU from Marietta, to speak to us this Sunday on whatever she wishes, possibly about the Marietta UU Church, about her work with Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, about her social change work, about what she thinks UUs ought to be focusing on now (far too much!), how … [Read more…]
THIS SUNDAY: It’s More Complicated Than That, a service led by our UUFA President Brian Richards – In this conversation we’ll explore cognitive shortcuts and common tactics we all (intentionally and unintentionally) use to create othering, tribalization, and dehumanization. The purpose is 1) to expand our hearts, and 2) to enhance our ability to engage in … [Read more…]