COVID resources from the UUA Southern Region Staff
The UUA’s Southern Region staff shared a short message with helpful resources for UU congregations during the COVID pandemic. Take a moment to check out these resources and take care of yourselves!
Author: UUFEC
“Practicing Community Care in our Communities” – A COVID Pastoral Message from the UUA
Take a few minutes to hear some inspiring words from UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray. In this video message she reminds us to take gentle care of ourselves and one another, as we adapt to a uncertain and scary world. “Perfection is never the goal,” she states. “The goal is to take care for one another.”
March 27, 2020 – Notes from the Journey
The surreal adventure with the CORVID-19 pandemic continues. And the news is not good. Politicians and news pundits are wrangling over what is what and who did or did not do this or that. But its infections and deaths continue to increase. I am personally enraged by the dereliction of our federal leaders but while … Continue reading March 27, 2020 – Notes from the Journey
UUFEC Presents: The 2020 Quarantine Creative Arts Show
UUFEC Presents: The 2020 Quarantine Creative Arts Show For ALL ages Date: First Sunday that we return to regular Sunday Service What are you doing while we practice Social Distancing? Many are pulling out those blank canvases, stored lumps of clay, boxes of crafting supplies, unfinished projects, that great American novel you’ve been writing, poems … Continue reading UUFEC Presents: The 2020 Quarantine Creative Arts Show
A Note from Doak
I cannot express adequately my gratitude for the kindness, caring, and generosity shared with Peggy and I during her illness. Everyone was truly wonderful. I am thankful she is released from her suffering. It was very hard the last several months. She died February 24 at home. She had been in a deep sleep for … Continue reading A Note from Doak
Taking care of our UUFEC community: “Phone tree” starting soon
We are here for on another. Many UUFECers are extra busy taking care of family, checking in on one another, and tending to our neighbors. We are almost done setting up a UUFEC phone tree to make sure we are systematically checking in on everyone. In the mean-time, please contact Rev. Doak Mansfield (minister@uufec.com) or … Continue reading Taking care of our UUFEC community: “Phone tree” starting soon
Pandemic Poem
Consider the pandemic a sabbath? Many of us have to sit still, or at least more still than we are used to. UU Minister Rev. Lynn Ungar has written a poem asking us to consider this a sacred act. The poem that has gone, well, viral…. It has been re-posted by movie stars and led … Continue reading Pandemic Poem
March Board of Trustees Meeting 3/30/2020
UUFEC Board of Trustees will be meeting Monday, March 30th at 6:32 pm. Interested members are invited to attend, however because of the need for safe practices, this meeting will be limited to a total of 10 people and will adhere to the 6 foot interpersonal distance requirement.
UUFEC Covid Update 3/20/2020
I hope you are all healthy, enduring and staying connected in this truly unprecedented time of disruption, fear and isolation. I wanted to give you updates on what is happening with our UUFEC community at this time. Sunday Services: Our Sunday services anchor our consistency and tradition. They are a scheduled window of time in … Continue reading UUFEC Covid Update 3/20/2020
UUFEC Services Suspended Through Sunday April 5th, 2020
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, after significant discussion and soul searching, the UUFEC Board of Trustees has voted to cancel UUFEC Sunday Morning Services for a minimum of the next 4 services. This decision was made in consideration of several factors: the national UUA recommendations; the fact that a confirmed case of Covid 19 … Continue reading UUFEC Services Suspended Through Sunday April 5th, 2020