Some decisions are easy to make like selecting the firm fruit rather than squishy, to grab the umbrella when it rains, to say “yes” to a kind invitation and an open schedule. Other decisions are incredibly difficult: Which will be better for the children – to stay married or separate? Should I accept a new … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections April 22nd, 2022
Our Together Again Pledge Drive has just been kicked off and letters have been sent out. The Pledge Form is also on the UUFEC website you can download and fill out is here: on-line. Our pledge drive’s goal is $75,000 so we’ll need all our Members and Friends to step up. Please give generously to help … Continue reading Together Again! Pledge Drive 2022-2023
A THOUSAND THANKS To the many who worked so hard to get our beautiful building into amazing condition to re-open! Wow! What a great job! What a great community! – President Jane Park
Thanks to Judy Byrne Riley and Ellen Holt for arranging our beautiful Easter lilies. If you wish to purchase a lily for $10, please see Judy.
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
