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…]
This renaissance module will be a combination of five webinar sessions and one in person workshop. Participation in all sessions is required to receive credit towards Renaissance Recognition or for the RE Credentialing Program. Each session will require the submission of a short reflection and there will be readings and an occasional video that must … [Read more…]
In Attendance: Paul Patton, Jeremy Bowman, Michael Pistrui, Daniel Williams, Barb Harrison, Patrick Gordon, Jackie Warmke, Lois Whealey, Jessie Roberson, Laura Mitchell, Roberta Roberson, Natalie Barman Leadership Covenant Review December Minutes: Barb interested in pursuing Don Rollins as a speaker. Paul motioned to accept minutes, Jackie seconded: Unanimous. Minister’s Report: Submitted 1-4-15. Old Business Treasurer Appointments: … [Read more…]
In November, Jen Bowman transferred the leadership of the Religious Education committee to Natalie Barman. Sarah Minkin and Ellie Andrews (teachers for the past few years) are not continuing as teachers due to busy schedules. Erik Peterson will continue as a teacher with Natalie Barman. On December 7, Jen Bowman and all teachers were recognized … [Read more…]
In attendance: Paul P, Jackie W, Lynda S, Michael P, Wenda S, Sam P, Sarah M, Barb H, Roberta R, Pat G, Daniel W, Jeremy B, Natalie B. Ministers report: See attached. Don Rollins is seeking religious community support for his at risk youth program. $250 donation and he will come once a year to … [Read more…]
The Executive Committee of the UUFA has approved the Key Policy below with regards to access to the Fellowship Hall, effective 1/1/2015. If you do not currently access the facility outside of service times and meetings then the policy most likely will not affect you. If you do access the building using the key located … [Read more…]
CozyCon is back again! Escape the cold and join us for eating comfort food, gaming, watching movies, socializing with old friends and making news ones! Where: East Suburban UU Church Murrysville, PA When: January 9-11 Who: You! And other UU Young Adults (ages 18-35) Registration: $15-$25 (sliding scale) http://www.ohiomeadville.org/omdevents/342-2015cozycon For more details please visit: www.facebook.com/groups/OMDUUYAN/events … [Read more…]
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…]
Guest at Your Table, the education and fundraising effort for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, is currently on at UUFA. Beginning before Thanksgiving, it runs until Martin Luther King Sunday in mid January. For those who wish to make an end-of-year donation tax-deductible for 2014, please send a check to Lois Whealey, 14 Oak St. Athens OH 45701, … [Read more…]