UUFA Membership Committee Leadership Changes

Membership Chair Laura Patton has graciously stepped down from her role as Membership Chair. Due to family needs she feels she cannot continue to hold this position at this time. She will continue to be involved in Fellowship life as she can. We thank you Laura for your service to the fellowship as membership chair. … [Read more…]

UUFA Executive Board Updates

Dana Gardner regrettably stepped down from her board position at the September meeting. Dana will still be involved in fellowship life and gave a wonderful service at our annual Animal Blessing service on October 6th. On behalf of the board I want to thank Dana for her service to the board over the past few … [Read more…]

22nd Annual Crystal Ball

8:00 PM – 12:00 AM on Friday, Oct 18, 2013 Come out for an amazing party with costumes, live music (including the UUFA choir), tarot reading, and dancing!! Weather permitting, there will be a memorial wall in the grove to honor those who have passed beyond the veil. There is no cost for the party, but we … [Read more…]

A Ton of Opportunities to Get Involved at the District and National Level

Leadership Days and Trainings Two Hands Clapping – OMD Leadership Conference Are you a congregational leader? Take this opportunity to join other congregational leaders in the OMD at this year’s Leadership Day on October 26, 2013 at the UU Church of the North Hills in Pittsburgh, PA. Details and registration available at http://www.ohiomeadville.org/omdevents/649-2013omdlead Fall Webinar … [Read more…]

UUFA Named Vision of Justice Society

Local Representative Lois Whealey is pleased to report that UUFA has once again been named a Vision of Justice Society by the UU Service Committee. That’s because two thirds of the UUFA membership donated to the 2012 Guest at Your Table drive and became UUSC members.Thanks to everyone who contributed last year. The next level … [Read more…]

Crop Walk Date CHANGED!

CROP WALK in Athens is scheduled for Sunday, October 20, 2 pm at Peden Stadium parking lot near the Richland Ave. Bridge. Note change of date. The walking is done on the bike path. Money collected supports Church World Service OR other religious charitable agencies, including the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. Please contact Lois Whealey … [Read more…]

Programs for October 2013

Sunday, October 6 “Celebration of the Animals” led by Pat Gordon, Dana Gardner and Barb Harrison We will celebrate the animals in our lives and the many blessings we receive as a result of our relationships with them. So, bring your well-behaved beasties (or photos of them!) and some plastic bags (just in case!) and … [Read more…]

We Won’t Go Back Rally on October 2

by Lois Whealey Here’s a chance to support women’s reproductive rights. Wednesday, October 2, women’s rights advocates will protest HB 200 at the Ohio Statehouse at 11:30 AM. The message is “WE WON’T GO BACK!” Lois Whealey has more information. UU Justice Ohio is among dozens of co-sponsors of the rally. HB 200 aims to … [Read more…]