Dear UUFA Friends, “We don’t have to think alike to love alike.” so said Universalist, Rev. Hosea Ballou. UU’s believe that diversity, at all levels of human culture and of nature is part of life. And we revere science. But as Max Planck, the famous physicist put it: “Science cannot solve the ultimate mystery of … [Read more…]
The vernal equinox is here ! Join us as we gather to celebrate the arrival of spring at long last. Together we will cast away those things we have harbored during the cold winter which no longer serve us. As a community we will envision our dreams, hopes and desires to be realized as the … [Read more…]
We have Charles Darwin and science to thank for the understanding of evolution; Now, how do we live into the challenge of being part of evolution?
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.
Upcoming CERG events at a glance: www.cerguua.org/cergevents-1875.html Worship Wide: Overcoming Barriers to Spiritual Communty ~ February 20-21 2015 Our Whole Lives Young Adult/Adult Training ~ March 6-7, 2015 Young Adult Spring Lobby Weekend ~ March 14-17, 2015 OMD/SLD Joint District Assembly ~ March 27-28, 2015 JPD District Assembly ~ April 10-11, 2015 Building Our Capacity for Authentic Diversity ~ April 18, 2015 … [Read more…]
We’ll take a short journey through the book “Without Sanctuary: Lynching Photography in America”, with a view to understanding how “good and decent people”—merchants, students, politicians, media owners, and church goers, (among many others)—could rationalize and justify all manner of atrocities primarily against people of color. Taking the time to better know our past can … [Read more…]
In January, the children participated in the New Member Service by making a banner saying “Welcome to Our Fellowship” and by singing “Make New Friends but Keep the Old”. They enjoyed being part of the service and the adults enjoyed their contribution. In February, the services for children will continue to focus on “Standing on … [Read more…]
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…]
We mark the beginnings of February with the modern “holiday” of Groundhog day, in which the fates decide, through the celebrated decision-making of a rodent, whether the remaining winter will be long or short. Buried beneath this modern celebration is a much older tradition of fire, serpents, and goddesses. On this day, we bring focus … [Read more…]