Good Afternoon UUFA Members and Friends. Happy 1st day of Chalica as we celebrate the 1st principle – The inherent worth and dignity of every being Thank you Patrick for a wonderful introduction to the UU Holiday of Chalica yesterday during service. The decorated chalices that everyone in attendance made were lovely and the message … [Read more…]
On October 12th, I’ll be joined by climate and clean energy activists from around the state to raise our voices to call for climate action and clean energy at the Statehouse. Now more than ever, Ohio legislators need to hear from you. There are concrete energy efficiency and sustainable energy policies we can promote to … [Read more…]
Friends, The UUJEC Fall Newsletter is available for your enjoyment and circulation here. Please share it with your congregation. To view our archived newsletters, please visit our webpage http://uujec.com/newsletters Thank you for your readership. Karla Chew, UUJEC Newsletter Editor
“Strength for the Journey: Expanding Our Skills, Engaging Our Spirits” Saturday, October 14 10 am – 4 pm (check in and on-site registration at 9:30 am) Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) 3081 Columbus Pike, Delaware OH 43015 (once on campus, follow signs to “The Centrum”) Registration is on a sliding scale from $25 to … [Read more…]
The Commission on Social Witness will hold its October video conference call Tuesday, October 17 at 11:00 a.m. EST. Join online or call 1-646-558-8656, meeting ID: 559 774 6972. The agenda will include reviewing the current Congregational Study and Action Issue (CSAI) submissions. The Commission is also hosting a meeting Wednesday, November 8 at 7:30 … [Read more…]
Our UU friends and neighbors in Florida and the Caribbean—including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands—have experienced extraordinary devastation following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. We invite you to contribute to the UUA Disaster Relief Fund (formerly the Hurricane Irma Recovery Fund) so the UUA can provide financial assistance to UU congregations impacted by these … [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
Here is an opportunity to help with an important program to provide essential health services to underserved people in Appalachian Ohio. There’s a significant need for volunteers to help with this program. The attached press release and timeline will provide more information. They need approx. 300 volunteers June 1-June 10 to pull this off – data entry, … [Read more…]
The February collection for the Athens County Food Pantry netted $66.00. This amount will furnish 6 families with food for 3 days. To date, UUFA has contributed $186. Thanks to all who contributed this month. UUFA’s continued support of the Pantry is most appreciated! Thanks to Charlie Barman for organizing this effort.
In attendance: Lynda Smith, Paul Patton, Jeremy Bowman, Michael Pistrui, Daniel Williams, Barb Harrison, Patrick Gordon, Jackie Warmke, Lois Whealey, Laura Mitchell, Roberta Roberson, Natalie Barman Call To Order: 12:10 Leadership Covenant read by members Review Prior Minutes: Motion to accept: Jackie, Seconded Natalie. No opposition. Minister’s Report: Don Rollins to preach here in May. He is also … [Read more…]