August Religious Education Committee Meeting
The next meeting of the Religious Education Committee will be on Sunday, August 18 after the service from 11:45am – 12:45pm. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Our Kids in July!
by Erik Peterson During July we spent a lot of time outdoors participating in theater style role playing, getting to know our neighbors in the plant and animal kingdoms (our 7th principle) and working on building a fort together. Using democratic action espoused by our 5th principle, we’ve also engaged in discussions about what they’d … [Read more…]
An Evening with Jim Scott
In addition to getting to hear Jim speak on Sunday morning, “The Fires of Creation – Reflections on Creativity,” he will also be presenting a concert on Sunday evening, August 11 starting at 7:00pm. So plan for a wonderful evening of music and friendship! Composer, guitarist and singer Jim Scott brings a warmth and humor … [Read more…]
Services for August 2013
Sunday, August 4 @ 10:30am Ritual: “Celebration of the Grain Harvest” by Sonja Coble & Charlene Suggs Join us for the ritual of Lughnasadh or Lammas. This was the pastoral festival of the grain harvest. Weather permitting, this ritual will be held in the grove. Sunday, August 11 @ 10:30am Service: “The Fires of Creation … [Read more…]
Join Our UUFA Crop Walk Team!
It’s never too soon to plan good works. Won’t you join us on our quest to end hunger by joining our Crop Walk team? This year’s Crop Walk is on Sunday, October 13 at 2pm. Please register to be a walker OR donate to our team!
More Leadership Opportunities from OMD
Save the Date! 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 will be available on the OMD website in August, save the date today! … [Read more…]
Join UU Justice Ohio Network – UUJO
UU Justice Ohio (UUJO) offers social justice activists an exciting opportunity to unite in an effective network coordinating liberal religious advocacy in our local communities, the state, and beyond. UUJO will facilitate collaboration between our congregations as well as partnerships with other Ohio social justice organizations promoting social, economic, environmental and racial justice that fosters … [Read more…]
Our Kids in June!
Written by Ellie Andrews, RE teacher In June, we focused on the first two principles: that each and every person is important and that all people should be treated fairly and kindly. We explored these principles with consensus decision-making activities, through stories about people who overcame oppression in society, and by practicing giving every person … [Read more…]
Pledge Drive Update (It’s Not Too Late!)
As we approach the start of the new fiscal year (July 1), I’m pleased to report that we have received 28 pledge forms for a total of $35,923 ($37,593 with the Cake Walk). Many thanks to those who have pledged! For reference, last year we had 23 pledges for a total of $31,755. However, we … [Read more…]
July 2013 Services
July 7 @ 10:30am “Unitarian Universalist Mothers” by Barb Harrison A follow up to the Unitarian Universalist Forefathers presentation, showing how crucial women were in the process of development of these two faith traditions. July 14 @ 10:30am “Building the Past” by William Beale Back in February, we heard from some of our long-time members … [Read more…]