Sunday Service Feb 15: “Evolution: Past, Present and Future” with Rev. Lynda Smith
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?
Volunteer to Help Provide Free Medical Services in June
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…]
February’s Athens County Food Pantry Contributions
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 Feb-April
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…]
Sunday Service Feb 8: “The ‘R’ Word” with Roberta Roberson
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…]
February Children’s RE Update
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…]
February 2015 Executive Committee Meeting
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…]
Sunday Service Feb 1: “Serpents, Fire and Avalon: Imbolc” with CUUPS
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…]
Sunday Service Jan 18: We Won’t Sleep Though the Revolution
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 Fighting Food Insecurity with Athens County Food Pantry
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…]