Dear Attorney General Mike DeWine, We are writing to you in the midst of heartbreak and grief this week. We are heartbroken to learn of the grand jury decisions regarding the deaths of Mike Brown and Eric Garner that have come in recent weeks. We grieve alongside the families of John Crawford and Tamir Rice, … [Read more…]
UUFA Community and Friends in Athens OHIO, please join us for the 9-11 Interfaith Peace Walk Thursday, Sept. 11, 7pm – Our own UUFA Flag will be in the parade !Meet at the Church of the Good Shepherd (University Terrace at Park Place, Athens, OH ) with opening remarks and an interfaith photo booth, walk together … [Read more…]
Drone technology has recently come to the public’s attention. What are its capabilities and consequences? Please join The Imagine Peace Task Force, part of the Justice Council at West Shore UU Church, in a Drone Teach- In, Saturday, April 5th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Westshore Unitarian Universalist Church, 20401 Hilliard Blvd., … [Read more…]
This year the fellowship had five people walking representing 15 donors for a total of $392. It was a gorgeous fall day to walk. A few more pledges should be coming in that will raise an additional $100 for the Athens County Food Bank. Thanks to everyone for their support!
by Lois Whealey UUSC has vastly expanded its sales items. Google http://www.shop.UUSC.org/ , and “Choose Compassionate Consumption” will come up. A bar at the top of that page presents choices for purchase; click on holiday cards and gifts, eco-apparel, fair foods, justice jewelry, etc. Guest at Your Table is a traditional funding program for the Unitarian Universalist … [Read more…]
Register Now for Justice Ohio and Stand on the Side of Justice, Saturday, November 2, 2013 10-3 Columbus Unitarian Church, Weisheimer Rd. Registration forms at: http://ohiomeadville.org/uujo/ Keynoter: Al Gerhardstein “Seeking Justice: A Civil Rights Attorney’s Journey With Our Second Principle” addressing the question: What do same-sex marriage, tasers, country music and courtrooms all have in … [Read more…]
The Ohio-Meadville Chalice Lighters and Friends of OMD programs are excellent examples of what is meant when we say that we are all better when we work together. Chalice Lighters is the most direct way we have to help our sister congregations with new growth projects or when they need help facing a sudden crisis … [Read more…]
Leadership Days and Trainings Two Hands Clapping – OMD Leadership Conference Are you a congregational leader? Take this opportunity to join other congregational leaders in the OMD at this year’s Leadership Day on October 26, 2013 at the UU Church of the North Hills in Pittsburgh, PA. Details and registration available at http://www.ohiomeadville.org/omdevents/649-2013omdlead Fall Webinar … [Read more…]
Local Representative Lois Whealey is pleased to report that UUFA has once again been named a Vision of Justice Society by the UU Service Committee. That’s because two thirds of the UUFA membership donated to the 2012 Guest at Your Table drive and became UUSC members.Thanks to everyone who contributed last year. The next level … [Read more…]
CROP WALK in Athens is scheduled for Sunday, October 20, 2 pm at Peden Stadium parking lot near the Richland Ave. Bridge. Note change of date. The walking is done on the bike path. Money collected supports Church World Service OR other religious charitable agencies, including the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. Please contact Lois Whealey … [Read more…]