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…]
On December 24th at 7pm, Paul Patton and Patrick Gordon will give an updated encore presentation of their well received Christmas Eve Service from last year, Heroes, Saviors, and the Virgin Birth. In light of the Christian legend of the birth of a savior from a virgin, different virgin birth stories from other cultures will be examined … [Read more…]
The Rev. Peter Morales, president of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), issued this statement following the news in Ferguson, MO, that charges will not be brought against Officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown: “Our fear that justice will not be served is now a reality. Regardless of the reasons why a grand … [Read more…]
OU Homecoming not your thing? We’ve got you covered. BYOB and enjoy a night of games with good friends at the UUFA!
Rev. Lynda Smith as graciously provided this transcript of her October 5th service. UU Identity, Jewish History & Atonementby Rev. Lynda Smith Yom Kippur, the Holiest Day of the Year in the Jewish tradition ended yesterday. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Atonement, making amends. Asking & receiving, giving & accepting forgiveness, is hard work. … [Read more…]