In December 2020, my younger child Angus went into the hospital on the Winter Solstice and didn’t come out until Epiphany. They never identified his illness and in only two weeks he was home. Liam and I went to get a Christmas tree on Dec 23 and found our usual lot abandoned with a few … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – December 22nd, 2023
A tornado went over my house last Sunday. The EF1 storm touched down about a mile from us. This is rare in our neighborhood, and I can’t remember a tornado this close since I was a little girl. Birmingham is sheltered by a couple of small mountains and tornadoes prefer open area, but they are … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – December 16th, 2023
Holiday back-drops and props for pictures are ready for fun after service today through the 24th. Dress in your holiday finery. Bring additional props, a joyful spirit, and your cell phone. Join the fun of making memories with your UU family!
Liam and I plan to shop for a Christmas tree tomorrow. My husband is not an enthusiast for holiday decorating and Angus just takes it all in stride. So for over twenty years, the tree has been for Liam and myself. Christmas trees are records of family history. Every year we hang certain ornaments made … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – December 8th, 2023
Continues throughout December. Boxes to take home are on the RE table at the back to be returned January 7, 2024. Checks are also welcome payable to UUSC and put GAYT in the memo line. More info on the UU Service Committee is available at www.uusc.org.
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Thanksgiving festivities. A VERY special thank you to Jane Park, Gill Brown and Linda Carson for organizing such a welcoming event!
Three of our members received awards at the church level. Rachel Burt- Outstanding Volunteer Service as a New Member. Janet Chapman- Outstanding Volunteer as an Established Member. Amanda Piburn-Volunteer of the Year! Please give a huge congrats to our wonderful members of UUFEC.
This is my 57th holiday season. For my first Christmas I was 8 months old, firstborn to delighted older parents and surrounded by excited aunts, uncles, and grandparents. There had not been a baby born on either side of the family in over 20 years, so little Ruthie caused quite a joyful stir! What a … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – December 1st, 2023
Dear Friends, I hope your holiday is going well. May we all find gratitude still living in our hearts amidst the chaos of the world. In wisdom, grace, and hope, Rev. Ruth
PFLAG Niceville calls everyone for a Clothing Drive Support a local organization that helps our community Donation Dates: November 12, 2023 – December 10, 2023 What we need: Gently used or new: Large Women’s Business/Dress Clothing & Professional Shoes Small Men’s Business/Dress Clothing & Professional Shoes Contact: misti@pflagniceville.com for more information
