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
The idea of pulling an “all-nighter” after the age of 40 is daunting for me! Thankfully, our wise youth and youth advisers took into account when planning their Fantasy Auction fund raising offerig. The youth offered a “Mock Sleepover”, which incorporated all the fun and activities of a youth sleepover without the “sleepover” part (at … [Read more…]
The youth of the Central East Regional Group are planning a youth con for February 14-17, 2014. This is an opportunity to meet others from around the regional and learn about similarities and differences in con structures. For details visit http://www.cerguua.org/index.php/cergevents-1875/545-youthcon.html
There are several youth trainings on the calendar for this year – Becoming a Leader for Jr High Youth is happening in Rocky River on January 11-12. Peer Chaplain Training and a Spirituality Development Conference will be offered in Cleveland at the same time – January 31-February 2. For this one you must choose which … [Read more…]
OMD Growing in Racial and Cultural Equity Team is seeking people interested in helping organize cluster conversations. We’re looking for ways to support each other in developing and exploring transformational strategies for building intentionally multicultural UU congregations. We’re also seeking people of color interested in a spring gathering of UU’s of color. Contact Evin Carvill-Ziemer … [Read more…]