June 3, 2014 An Open Letter to the Unitarian Universalist Community From: Helio Fred Garcia, Chair, Board of Trustees, Starr King School for the Ministry Friends, It is with both gratitude to those of you who have expressed kind interest and concern, and with a heavy heart and deep sadness, that I write in response … [Read more…]
Through thoughtful reflections and personal stories, UU leaders share how we might strengthen our spirit through our connections with one another and with the Holy. Not for Ourselves Alone: Theological Essays on Relationship edited by Laurel Hallman and Burton D. Carley, invites us to move beyond the age-old theological question “Who am I?” and instead asks, “Whose … [Read more…]
FAITHIFY, a crowdfunding site for UU ministries, is poised to launch at GA in Providence. This exciting new platform will connect ministry projects with supporters and allow creative ideas to get off the ground. Learn more about FAITHIFY by visiting their Facebook page.
On Thursday, June 26 at 2:15 p.m. ET, catch Aviva Chomsky’s GA event, “Immigrants, Families, and Illegality” in the Providence Ballroom of the Omni Hotel. Chomsky, an immigration activist and the author of Undocumented: How Immigration Became Illegal, will discuss how our immigration policies have divided and destroyed families, and the need for social action … [Read more…]
The public witness at this year’s General Assembly (GA) will be an event like no other. Help us celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Standing on the Side of Love campaign by witnessing for the power of love as a force for justice. Join us June 28 at WaterFire, a local, non-profit riverfront community arts … [Read more…]
UUFA Executive Committee Members and Leaders: Join us for the UUFA annual leadership retreat this this coming Saturday, June 7th from 2pm – 5pm . Barb Harrison and Pat Gordon will host the meeting at their home – 7501 Long Run Rd., Athens, OH. Due to an unexpected opening, the event will now take place … [Read more…]
Our recently updated First Principle extends inherent worth and dignity to all beings. James will help us understand one reason nonhumans deserve our respect in a discussion of the complex and nuanced interactions between nonhuman beings and examples of nonhuman communication.
This month with the RE, we planted flowers, learned about seeds, played games about the circle of life, explored ways that we care for the environment, made up superhero games based on plant names. We also celebrated Beltane together with the congregation dancing around the Maypole. We celebrated the Buddhist Theravada New Year with a … [Read more…]
In 1865, Charleston, South Carolina lay in ruin. The city had witnessed the first shots of the Civil War four years earlier. However, on a cool May morning following General Lee’s surrender, freed men and women gathered within the old race course of the city and held the first Decoration Day to honor the dead. As … [Read more…]
The UUFA annual cake walk was a huge success again! Thanks to Natalie Barman, Jessie Roberson, Roberta Roberson, and Sam Pattantyus. The cakewalk proceeds are instrumental in getting the UUFA through the fiscal year transition. Nineteen members and friends made delicious goodies which were auctioned off on April 6. The biggest ticket items were Harry … [Read more…]