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…]
Please join us for our service on Sunday, January 18 at 11am! This is the first Sunday Service in the Standing on the Side of Love series which celebrates the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr. In Paul Patton’s message we will reflect on many of Rev. King’s words, particularly his address before … [Read more…]
UUFA has been very generous in donating to the Athens County Food Pantry (ACFP). The total contributions for 2014 were $844.00. And, we are off to a very good start for 2015. Last Sunday we collected $121.00! These contributions have and will go a long way to feeding needy individuals in Athens County. For example, … [Read more…]
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) will be holding elections for the following positions at General Assembly (GA) 2015 in Portland, OR: Board of Trustees 4 trustees-at-large Commission on Appraisal 3 members Commission on Social Witness 2 members Board of Review 2 members General Assembly Planning Committee 5 members Nominating Committee 4 members The Nominating Committee has … [Read more…]
District Assembly 2015 District Assembly 2015 will take place on March 27-28, 2015 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, Niagara Falls, NY as a joint event with the St. Lawrence District. Our theme is Strong Roots, Broad Wings and our keynote speaker is Rev. Scott Tayler, Director of Congregational Life of the UUA. Gould Lecture will … [Read more…]