Sometimes I miss living “slow.” During my childhood, I went with my mother and little brother to visit my widowed grandfather who lived alone in rural Sumter County, Alabama. Mama and two of her sisters divided up the weekends to check on him. I always complained that there was nothing to do. Grandpa’s T.V. only picked up … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – January 13th, 2023
In the Enews this week (News for Jan 15) There was an announcement made with an invitation to the Martin Luther King Jr Day March. To clarify the march is on MONDAY JAN 16 at Chester Pruitt Park in Fort Walton Beach at 9:30 am. It is not tomorrow Saturday the 14th of January. We … Continue reading CORRECTION TO MLK JR DAY MARCH ANNOUNCEMENT
UU 101 class coming soon. To sign up please contact Rev. Ruth at minister@uufec.com. Date and times TBA
Remember when we used to push through illness and keep working or going to school? I remember loading up on OTC medications and snorting through classes, dirty tissues piling up in my pockets. It was expected. If you didn’t show up, you had better bring in a doctor’s excuse upon your return. Then came Covid. … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – January 6th, 2023
The January 2023 recipient of Share the Plate is Youth Village: http://ouryouthvillage.org
The UUFEC Board Retreat will be Jan 14 at 9:00. This is an orientation, strategic planning, and business meeting for our new board. Members if last year’s board and the finance committee are also invited to attend.
“Family” is a funny thing. We did not choose our families, and for the most part, we are stuck with what we got for parents, siblings, and extended family members. Some family members are wonderful and some are awful. Some we are delighted to claim, and others we would prefer to never see again. This … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – December 30th, 2022
Notice: Construction work will be in progress beginning this week and will finish the week after Christmas. The playground fence and the pergola are being replaced and painted by Gary Clark, owner of Clark’s Coastal Construction, LLC. Please avoid the playground area and proceed with caution around any construction materials.
In the midst of eight-night Hanukkah, just past the turning of the Winter Solstice, and anticipating the celebration of Christmas, I offer you all the blessings of the season! Let us be mindful of those who will work on Christmas while most of us play, and let us remember those for whom Sunday services will … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – December 23rd, 2022
Rev. Ruth and our staff will NEVER request money or gift cards from church members and friends. If you receive such a text or email, DO NOT RESPOND! Delete immediately and please report it to Rev. Ruth or Ericca in the office.
