Generational Change and the 20th Century Church

“Generational Change and the 20th Century Church”
   Sunday 11am EST by Zoom
January 31, 2021

While the last year has been challenging for churches all over the country, there were generational forces already contributing to declining participation in organized religion before the onset of the pandemic. We’ll explore some of those forces as well as ways congregations of all sizes can adapt to and survive the 21st century. 

SUNDAY SERVICE Join by Phone:  Use your phone to dial either 312 626 6799  or  646 876 9923. Then, when asked, enter meeting ID:  823 6539 7153  OR cut & paste this whole string of numbers, a couple commas, and an ending number symbol into your phone and it’ll dial all that automagically: +16468769923,,82365397153#

SUNDAY SERVICE Join via Zoom:  If you’ve already download the Zoom app, then simply click on this link to join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82365397153


NEWS FROM (UUFA PRESIDENT) SUUSAN
(suusanw.uu@gmail.com ; 240-305-0860)

On Saturday, the UUFA board met for many hours to talk about the current state of the Fellowship and what the future may hold for us post-pandemic. Our conversation was full of hope and honesty. COVID has been very challenging for all of us and our families, and for our community organizations, including the Fellowship. Some tough decisions may have to be made about our finances in the coming months, but I am confident that our leadership team will always keep the best interests of the UUFA congregation in mind as these decisions are made. THANK YOU to the Board: Katie E., Andy R., Jessie R., Roberta R., Brian R., Marilyn Z., and Richard T.
 
Feel free to contact me at any time to talk about Fellowship biz or anything else!
UUFA Pres. Susan (she/her) | suusanw.uu@gmail.com | 240-305-0860

 

STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN AND ANNUAL MEETING PLANNING 

The board is looking for a congregation member interested and willing to serve on a small task force that will coordinate and plan this year’s stewardship campaign and annual meeting. If you are interested, contact Katie Evans at president-elect@uuathens.org.

 

“TIME OUT TUESDAYS” 

Looking for some midweek “vespers” time with UUFA folks? Ready to do some reflecting and sharing? Join Rev. Don Rollins NOW ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAYS, next on Tuesday, February 9th at 7pm.

TIME OUT TUESDAYS Join by Phone:  Use your phone to dial either 312 626 6799  or  646 876 9923. Then, when asked, enter meeting ID: 827 9379 7593   OR cut & paste this whole string of numbers, a couple commas, and an ending number symbol into your phone and it’ll dial all that automagically: +13017158592,,82793797593#

TIME OUT TUESDAYS Join via Zoom:  If you’ve already download the Zoom app, then simply click on this link to join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82793797593

 

THE UUFA BOARD’S NEXT MEETING will be on Saturday, February 13th at 2:30 pm via Zoom. All members are invited to attend. Contact a board member for Zoom login information.

 

PROGRAM IDEAS?

The UUFA Programming Committee seeks your ideas of programs for our Sunday mornings. Would you like to present during one of our Sundays?  Would you like to share music or readings?  Can you recommend a good speaker?

The committee will meet next on Sunday, February 14th at 7pm via Zoom. All members are invited to attend. Future Sundays below, subject to change. Contact Wenda, Katie, Susan, Brian, or Barb for Zoom login info.  Ideas most welcome. All information subject to change, and exact titles are likely to change. Check our website or Facebook page for the latest information.

Feb. 7th – Poetry Sunday with Richard
Feb. 9th – Time Out Tuesday with Rev. Don Rollins 7pm
Feb. 14th – Rev. Don Rollins
Feb. 21st – Nate Kojun Hayes
Feb. 23rd – Time Out Tuesday with Rev. Don Rollins 7pm
Feb 28th – “Disability Day of Mourning” with Katie
March 7th – TBD
March 9th – Time Out Tuesday with Rev. Don Rollins 7pm
March 14th – Rev. Don Rollins & Pledge Sunday
March 21st – TBD
March 23rd – Time Out Tuesday with Rev. Don Rollins 7pm
March 28th – Celebrating the March 31st International Transgender Day of Visibility with Jasper Wirtshafter

 

HOW TO SUBMIT ITEMS FOR THIS GREENSHEET NEWSLETTER:  NEW FOR 2021: We’re aiming for Thursday morning publication. Please email items to wendasheard@yahoo.com and put “Greensheet” in the subject line. New ideas, new columns, announcements, artwork, photographs, biographies, birthdays, anniversaries, and whatnot that you don’t mind being public are all welcome for possible inclusion in the Greensheet. Deadline for each week: Midnight Wednesday or before publication, whichever comes last. Thanks!