This month’s donation drive is for Irreverent Warriors-FWB/Destin. They are requesting donations for this year’s Silkies Hike. “Calling veterans in Fort Walton Beach! We bring veterans together to create a life-saving support network. The bonds formed at our events are often lasting. Our events not only pull veterans out of isolation, they are sure to … Continue reading August 2024 Donation Drive
While national news dominates the headlines, much is at stake here in Florida and Okaloosa County. Check out the voter information table for (non-partisan) information on voting, ballot measures and more! Thanks to Judy Byrne Riley and Deborah Baker Rian for staffing the table up to the Nov. 5 election.
Join us in writing postcards to get out the vote in Florida. UUFEC is part of an effort to reach 1 million African American women in our state, in partnership with UU the Vote and the Center for Common Ground. You can take post cards home from church any week and/or join us the second … Continue reading Help us get out the vote
Don’t Forget about this week’s First Thursday Pot Luck (Aug 1) at 6 PM!!! This Thursday’s Spiritual Question is: “What Do YOU Want to Be When You Grow Up?” Bring Food and drinks to share. Last Name starts with: A-F, bring Salad or Side G-M, bring Main Course N-S, bring Dessert T-Z, bring Drinks Contact … Continue reading First Thursday Potluck August 1st, 2024
Our partner this month is the local chapter of Irreverent Warriors. They believe in providing a support network for veterans, with other veterans. We bring a community of warriors together through therapeutic events across the country. They also work with other veteran organizations that provide job placement, training, housing, service dogs, and more. Join us … Continue reading July 2024 Share the Plate
This month’s donation drive is Stuff the Bus, an event benefiting Okaloosa County Schools. Requested items will be posted in “donation alley”, across from the library. The OCSD website has a complete list of requested items, as well as an option to make a monetary donation.
Get ready for the August 20, 2024 Primary Election, which includes several non-partisan critical local races! Be on the lookout for a table with educational materials to help us all be engaged and educated citizens, with thanks to Judy Byrne Riley and Deborah Baker Rian.
Get involved in your fellowship: Sing in the UUFEC Choir; welcome visitors and new members through the Membership Committee; change the world with the Social Justice Team; help keep things beautiful with Building and Grounds.
Mark your calendars for July 4. We will hold our annual “parking lot fundraiser” to support Healing Paws for Warriors, about 1pm to 5pm or so. Please email co-chairs Jane Park or Stacy Shanks at justice@uufec.com if you can help.
THIS SUNDAY, While you’re munching on tacos… Please join social justice co-chair Stacy Shanks in assembling care packages for our fellow humans who are unhoused. Stacy has all the needed materials! We just need “hands that are willing to serve” to put the items together. After church, we will bring the packages to folks in … Continue reading Assemble Care Packages This Sunday June 9th, 2024
