Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – November 24th, 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
Author: UUFEC
PFLAG Niceville Clothing Drive
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
Help RE Fight the Curse of Illiteracy
By participating in our book drive! Donate new or gently used books for all ages to be placed in Little Free Libraries throughout our community. Please bring them in by December 10th and place in collection bin at the RE table in the back of the sanctuary.
Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – November 17th, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving Friends! I have been doing some deep cleaning, sorting and clearing out at my house. It’s part of the holiday season that I never look forward to but am always glad to have done. I have spent a lot of my life cleaning up other people’s messes. My parents were depression-era children and … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – November 17th, 2023
We Need Help Moving Chairs
Thanks to Crosspoint Church for giving us 70 chairs. We need trucks/ vans and strong hands to move them on the morning of Nov. 27, 2023. Contact Judy Byrne Riley or admin@uufec.com if you can help.
Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – November 10th, 2023
The first of our Unitarian Universalist Principles which all congregations affirm and promote is, “The inherent worth and dignity of every person.” We humans are still unsure as to whether every person on the planet is of equal worth and deserves to have their dignity respected. Most armed conflicts begin with the premise that someone … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – November 10th, 2023
UUFEC Thanksgiving
Hello UU family! Come join us for turkey celebration at UUFEC! Gil Brown, Jane Park and Linda Carson are organizing this seasonal event. Let’s bring the community together for good fun and food! Contact us if you’re interested in helping make this happen: pastpresident@uufec.com
Social Justice – Joint the Effort to Protect
Join the Effort to Protect body autonomy and reproductive rights. Help collect petitions to get abortion rights on the ballot in 2024. Sign up to attend local weekend events. Contact member Jackie Perr for more info.
Don’t forget to change your clocks!
Don’t forget to change your clocks! We fall back on November 5th!
Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – November 3rd, 2023
Beneath anger is always fear or pain or both. I learned that many years ago in my ministerial training, and I have found it to be true every time. Whether it is my own rage, or the anger of others, if I look deeply and listen attentively, I will find the fear and/or pain lurking … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – November 3rd, 2023