This topic is up for a vote as a Congregational Study Action Issue at the 2014 General Assembly. Upward mobility—the American Dream—has become a myth. Concentration of wealth and power has skyrocketed. King’s dream of justice and equality has fractured. Half of all Americans are impoverished or struggling, as the middle class shrinks and billionaires … [Read more…]
Good Morning UUFA Community, I hope that you can join us for our annual meeting on this Sunday, February 23 at NOON. Members received the annual meeting packet via mail earlier this month which contains the information we will discuss on Sunday. Some highlights for this year are; 1) Minister Search Committee Report 2) Elections … [Read more…]
So after a month of standing on the side love, where do you find yourself standing ? With whom will you stand amd on what ground ? Service Leader: Pat Gordon
The Facilities Team has scheduled Saturday, Feb 15, 2014 as our Winter Work day at the Fellowship. Our current plan is to clean out the first room in the downstairs and make it a meeting room; cleanup of the kitchen; general fellowship cleaning; working on the restrooms. Have any other requests ? We hope to … [Read more…]
The OMD Board and Staff request on behalf of the UU Congregation in Charleston, WV for congregations to please take up a special offering, Share the Plate, or announce the need for donations to assist in supporting those affected by the Freedom Industries Chemical Spill in Charleston, first detected January 9. The UU Congregation in … [Read more…]
Sunday Service January 26, 2014 Thirty Days Standing on the Side of Love. Week 2 Upward mobility—the American Dream—has become a myth. Concentration of wealth and power has skyrocketed. King’s dream of justice and equality has fractured. Half of all Americans are impoverished or struggling, as the middle class shrinks and billionaires take the profits. … [Read more…]
In December, we learned about the stories and traditions of Hanukkah, Christmas, Winter Solstice, and Kwanzaa, and the cultures that they come from. We did a lot of arts and crafts in December, and had fabulous guests come in: Jessie Roberts for Hanukkah, Paul Patton for Winter Solstice, and Lawrence Greene for Kwanzaa. In January, … [Read more…]
The UUFA ministrial search committee is happy to announce that our position is posted as of this morning. Here is a summary of the announcement that was sent out to eligible candidates and ministers. Dear Colleagues and Friends, The Athens OH UU Fellowship is looking for a ¼ time minister. This is an excellent position … [Read more…]
Last summer 10 youth from OMD, SLD, northern VT and southern Ontario gathered for the first ever western CERG Goldmine Youth Leadership School. We had a blast. Youth dug deep into leadership skills, how to lead deep and inspiring worship, and into their own passions for changing the world. Next chance is the week of … [Read more…]
Learn to lead circle worship for youth AND adults! Next offered in Amherst NY Jan 3-5 and in Rocky River OH Jan 31-Feb 2 Rocky River OH Jan 31-Feb 2