Easter makes us UUs a bit nervous because it goes against our solid scientific foundation. What can the notion of resurrection possibly say to us? We know better, right? We know that sometimes people who appear dead wake up. We know that sometimes frozen frogs thaw out and jump around. We know that frozen microbes … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections April 15th, 2022
Congregational budget meeting: April 24, 2022 Come join us for the democratic process! After the service on April 24: we will hold a congregational meeting to vote on the Budget for the fiscal year that begins May 1. Please contact president Jane Park with any questions (president@uufec.com).
Our charity organization for April, 2022 is “One Hopeful Place in Fort Walton Beach. Its mission is to be the front door into permanent housing and to end the cycle of homelessness of those experiencing housing loss in Okaloosa County. Share the Plate donations and pledge payments may be made through UUFEC.com
As I view the overwhelming horror of the war in Ukraine, I find myself broken open, and this prayer from Ann Weems has spoken powerfully to me. May hope and love continue to rule our hearts! In grace and wisdom, Rev. Ruth “I No Longer Pray For Peace” On the edge of war, one foot … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections April 8th, 2022
Together Again! April 17, 2022 In-person Easter service at UUFEC!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Your UUFEC Board of Directors has set a date of April 17 for our first in-person service in over two years! Grab your Easter bonnet, plus a spirit of adventure and humor as we begin the “new normal.” We will wear masks … Continue reading April 17, In-person Easter service at UUFEC!!
Happy Spring Equinox, Friends! I always find some comfort in the reminder that regardless of my own challenges, and of the chaos in the world near and far, the Earth keeps wobbling around on its wonky axis making its elliptical journey around our little star in this great big galaxy. It’s the consistent wobbling and … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections April 1st, 2022
Update from your Board of Trustees: We look forward to seeing you all April 17, 2022!! At our March meeting, the UUFEC Board of Trustees decided to update its building use policies: Wearing masks in the building is now optional. Wearing masks is strongly encouraged during worship services and required of attendees for singing. Thanks … Continue reading Update from your Board of Trustees March 31, 2022
It was a beautiful, cool, clear spring day and a bigggg thank you goes to all who came out and raked, painted, planted and positioned stepping stones at the church last Saturday. Linda and David Carson raked the multitude of leaves in the children’s play area. Ella Farley raked up the John Sims garden and … Continue reading Results from Saturday
Position: Nursery Coordinator We need someone to take charge of the nursery, manage nursery staff and volunteers, and coordinate programming with the DRE. Please contact Sarah Ford if interested at snalbano29@gmail.com
Sarah Ford (formerly Albano) will begin her new relationship with the fellowship April 1 and serve in an interim capacity into the summer. We are so fortunate that she has stepped up to lead our ministry with children and families! We will need volunteers to serve as teachers and childcare assistants as we re-open our … Continue reading Welcome to our new Director of Religious Exploration!
