I want a lot for Christmas! Not sparkling, shimmering baubles or silky, colorful drapery; not extraordinary gadgets or shiny new kitchenware; not a new car (though it would be nice for my old one to work properly); no new devices (I have enough trouble figuring out the ones I have now!); no travel cause I’d … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – December 2nd, 2022
Do you have ideas about how to keep members up to date? Outside our walls, do you want to help spread the good news about our welcoming and justice-seeking faith (UU-vangelism, anyone?) We have a small energetic team ready to go. All are invited to join! There is a lot you can do — regardless … Continue reading Communications Team Meeting Thursday, December 8th, 2022
Judy and Odin have donated a Christmas tree and we would love your help in decorating on Sunday. The ornaments will be out and available during coffee hour so let’s trim the tree! Everyone is welcome to participate, young and old alike, and if you have a special ornament you would like to contribute then … Continue reading Christmas Tree Decorating November 27th, 2022
I am at home with my family for a few days and cooking a big turkey and my signature squash dressing! Hope all of you have a pleasant, restful Thanksgiving! Fondly, Rev. Ruth
As Thanksgiving approaches, like most of you, I have had much on my mind: getting older son Liam transported home while I am working in Panama City, when to get the turkey out of the freezer, various personal business tasks, best time for Bill and Liam to get their Covid boosters, and . . . … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – November 18th, 2022
We are sad to announce that our Director of Religious Exploration, Sarah Ford, is resigning at the end of this month. She has led us with determination and dedication through the challenging time of reopening and re-starting our R.E. program. We will miss her and Julian and Annabelle as she takes a hiatus for a … Continue reading “Goodbye” reception for Sarah Ford November 27th, 2022
Our next Board Meeting is Tuesday, November 29, at 6:32 via zoom. All are welcome. Please contact President Jane Park if you have any questions (president@uufec.com).
Nothing stays the same. I know it’s an obvious statement, but it continues to hit me often. As creatures who see and measure the passage of time and the changes wrought thereby, we can live with a constant sense of anxiety about meeting deadlines, losing precious people, and running out of time ourselves. We work … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – November 11th, 2022
Today I received an important letter which read: Dear Ruth, The Ministerial Fellowship Committee (MFC) convened during a special November 1 conference call to vote on renewal applications submitted by the July 1, 2022, deadline. After reviewing your submission, the MFC voted to grant you Full Fellowship. Congratulations! WOW! I made it! I became a … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – November 4th, 2022
THANK YOU to all who participated in Sunday’s congregational meeting. Congratulations to our newly elected board members, who will start service in 2023: Miriam Williams, President Jennifer Doyle, Vice President Peggy Alexander, Secretary Elizabeth Ashley, member-at-large They join the following people who continue their Board service in 2023: Jane Park (past president), Judy Byrne Riley … Continue reading Congregation Meeting Results and Thank You From The Board!
