On January 13, 2018, one of the world’s first statements of religious tolerance will have its 450th anniversary. In 1568, in the city of Torda, in what is now Romania, a religious gathering presided over by Unitarian King John Sigismund proclaimed: “In every place the preachers shall preach and explain the Gospel each according to his understanding of it, and if the … [Read more…]
Imagine what our faith would look like if we upheld and centered the history, the perspectives, the voices, and the leadership of Black Lives of Unitarian Universalists… The Promise and the Practice of Our Faith Campaign is our opportunity to take the lead as a faith denomination in addressing our history of upholding white supremacy. Together, we can collectively work to dismantle it and amend a long broken … [Read more…]
2018 General Assembly: All Are Called June 20-24, Kansas City, Missouri Grounded in a deep belief that we are all prophets, Unitarian Universalists ask, “How can we faithfully meet the demands of our time?” The call to witness and act for justice in our society and in the world is clear. So, too, is the call … [Read more…]
Looks like the Greensheet notices are making it out again. I am still working on the formatting and such. I had to disable and remove our old software as it wasn’t working and add in a new system. Hope we can still use this service. Some of you will still receive a paper Greensheet at … [Read more…]
Present: Patrick Gordon, Wenda Sheard, Fred Snell, and by conference call Fred Woodley. Absent: David May, Kate Mitchell. Also in attendance: Barb Harrison Quorum determined—(We have 2/3rd of our at-large members). Motion to approve minutes of July 8th board meeting by Wenda, seconded by Patrick, unanamously approved. RE person Wenda read her minutes of the … [Read more…]
Please consider joining our board. We have the following two positions open: Open At-Large Position for ONE YEAR to serve the remaining year of Jazz Armstrong’s position: * At-Large Representatives – there are Four At-Large positions within the Executive Committee. Each representative serves a two year term on a rotating basis so that there are never … [Read more…]
**Upcoming Events** UUFA Work Day Saturday, May 20, 2017, 10 am to whenever Top projects will be: 1. spread parking lot stone 2. Work on new office 3. build small concrete ramp for end of sidewalk to kitchen 4. Install new fireplace screen 5. general grounds cleanup. 6. Any favorite project of attendees. All help and good … [Read more…]
**Upcoming Events** Sunday Service: Flower Communion Sunday, 11am-noon with Rev. Don Rollins Social Action Committee Meeting Tuesday, 7pm Facilities Committee Meeting Thursday 7pm **Announcements** Pastoral Care Our contract minister, Don Rollins, is available for pastoral care telephone calls and time sensitive issues via his cell (740-988-7834) or by email (donaldlrollins@gmail.com). Please note the letter l (as in lantern) between … [Read more…]
**Upcoming Events** Sunday Service: UU White Supremacy Teach-In Sunday, 11am-noon For info see: http://www.blacklivesuu.com/uuwhitesupremacyteachin. Finance Committee Meeting Tuesday, 6:30pm Executive Committee Meeting Friday evening **Announcements** Calliope Feminist Choir 2017 Spring Concert: Still I Rise! with special guests Laura Nadeau and Otis Crockron Saturday, May 6, 7:30 pm Sunday, May 7, 4:30 pm Arts West, 132 W. State … [Read more…]
Friends, Just to let you all know that this is happening tomorrow. A perfect occasion for wearing our “Standing on the Side of Love” shirts. With Blessings for the Journey, Joan Van Becelaere Source: March for Racial Justice – Saturday, May 6, 2017 | 3:00 PM