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I watched a video about how hermit crabs in Belize come ashore together periodically for an RV swap. They actually line up according to size and when sufficient neighbors are assembled, the swap begins. The largest pulls its abdomen out of its shell and moves into to a bigger empty one. Then the next crab … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – September 15th, 2023
My elder child starts back to school today. We’ll be in registration, meetings, and then moving him in. It will take most of the day. He’s already had some frustrations and disappointments, and there are also things coming up which are new and exciting. No institution, program, or plan is perfect. Things don’t always go … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – September 8th, 2023
UUFEC’s Social Justice committee is moving forward with acts of faith–big and small. Join us in our efforts for a more just world inside UUFEC and in our broader community. Our next meeting (zoom) is on Thursday, October 12, 2023, 6pm. We are also considering holding a Saturday morning in-person retreat this fall. Interested in … Continue reading Join Social Justice at UUFEC!
Your Nominating Committee is hard at work identifying candidates for the 2024 Board of Trustees. Candidates will be placed before the congregation at the October 22 congregational meeting. Questions? Recommendations? Please contact Committee Chair Jane Park (pastpresident@uufec.com).
On the First Friday of each month join the TV DINNER THEATRE at UUFEC at 6:00. Bring your poetry, your songs, your jokes and share on the open mic. All are welcome. (Pictured: Josh Moore and Loren Boyer)
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Meets September 10, 2023 at 6 p.m.
Coming this Thursday September 7, 2023: Choir Practice at 6 p.m.
So another hurricane has come and gone and missed us. Whew! In Birmingham, we heave a sigh of similar relief when tornadoes pass by. In the wake of such events, we may hear comments such as, “God protected me and my family!” or “God was with us this time!”! Does that mean God abandoned those … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – September 1st, 2023
This month’s Share the Plate recipient is PFLAG Niceville.
Service Leaders work as a team with the speaker, storyteller, and musician on our Sunday services. Join us at UUFEC Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 10– 12 for training. All are welcome. Current Service leaders will also come to share their advice. Contact Amanda Piburn at piburna@gmail.com to RSVP or just show up!
