Save Your Water!
Don’t forget to save and bring back water from your summer travels for use in our annual Water Communion Service in September. Travel safely and have a joyous summer!
OMD Leadership Training Opportunities!
Are You Ready for Leadership School? Hurry the deadline is fast approaching! UULTI – the UU Leadership Team Institute is back with 2 offerings this summer – UULTI by the Lake July 31-August 4 in Cananadagua, NY and UULTI on the Hudson August 14-18 in Stoney Brook, NY. Youth can explore their leadership skills at … [Read more…]
UUFA Special June Potluck and Farewell Party for Rev. Evan Young – Sunday , June 9th
Please join us on Sunday June 9th just after service for a special potluck to honor Rev. Evan Young’s service to UUFA over the past 10 years. As many of you know, Rev. Young will be leaving UUFA at the end of June. We look forward to taking the time to pay special tribute to … [Read more…]
UUFA Leadership Annual Retreat – Saturday June 8 – 2-7 pm
It’s time again for the annual UUFA Leadership retreat. We are nearing the end of our fellowship year as of June 30 , 2013. Each year we strive to bring leaders together to reflect upon the year’s accomplishments and set plans in place for the coming year. All members are welcome to attend but we … [Read more…]
Services for June 2013
June 2 @ 10:30am “Crime, Justice, and Reconciliation” with Don Shamblin, retired professor of criminology. We will examine competing philosophies and practices of justice, with special attention to reconciliation. Does justice always involve punishment? Can reconciliation substitute for punishment and still serve justice? Join us for this morning’s thought-provoking service! June 9 @ 10:30am “And … [Read more…]
Service: “Our UU Sources Through Song” on Sunday, May 26
by Sonja Coble We often talk about the UU Purposes and Principles – the interdependent web, the individual search for truth and meaning, etc. But what about the sources that inspire us? This Sunday we will remind ourselves of the six sources we draw upon by celebrating them through a wide variety of music and … [Read more…]
Sunday, May 19 – “Reproductive Justice — New Social Action Issue”
with Lois Whealey International Women’s Day is March 8, and Lois is connecting it with the UUA national social action issue that was adopted at last summer’s General Assembly —”Reproductive Justice.” She will lead us in explor-ing reproductive justice problems of women and what we can do to help. This service was originally scheduled for … [Read more…]
A Musical Sunday Morning with Brian Henke on May 5
Brian will be playing for us on Sunday, May 5 at 10:30am. This service is one of the special all-music services that we present a number of times a year. From his website: Brian Henke composes and performs his music like a painter putting images on canvas, drawing his inspiration from the world around him. … [Read more…]
May Programming Meeting Moved to April 30
Due to scheduling conflicts, the May programming meeting has been moved forward a week, to Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30pm at the fellowship. We welcome anyone who is interested in planning and/or leading Sunday morning services. Also, if you have ideas for programs or speakers, send them along to the committee by email (programming@uuathensoh.org) or … [Read more…]
Pledge forms for 2013-2014
By Natalie Barman and Kevin Polk As of Sunday, April 21, the UUFA had received 26 Cake Walk donations and 15 pledges for a total of $23,953 toward our 2013-2014 budget goal of $52,919. Thank you, bakers, bidders and early birds, for launching our pledge drive on a high note! If you haven’t already seen … [Read more…]