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Here is a poem about finding welcome in a new community. The Stranger Seeks Love Did I reveal too much when you asked me how I am? Isn’t this a space where I can say my truth, Instead of just saying, ”Fine”? I am never really fine. Are you? My days are filled with disorienting … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – February 10th, 2023
Please excuse our progress in building improvements. Painting of the nursery, Piper room, and stage room should be completed this week. During the week of 13 February, 2023 the library will be painted and help is needed to prepare the room, i.e., taking down pictures, clearing the bookshelves of decor, and moving furniture away from … Continue reading Painting Update / Help Needed
A big Thank you to all who participated in last week’s town hall. The facilitators are going through all of the recommendations and ideas where you are willing to step up for UUFEC. As noted, we are at an exciting pivotal moment. We have some challenges are ready to get going! We will share all … Continue reading Thank You Town Hall Participants
The nursery, piper room and stage room are scheduled to be painted Feb.7. Janet Chapman and Liz Wilkins (DRE) would like volunteers for after the service Feb 5 to prepare the rooms for the painters. Helpings hands are always appreciated!
It’s been almost a year since Russian forces invaded Ukraine. Unless you count the invasion and take-over of Crimea in 2014, which I do. They are now making bullet-proof vests and helmets for the children who are still living in the targeted towns. Tanks are on the way, fighter jets are under negotiation, and I … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – February 3rd, 2023
Rev. Ruth is leading UU 101 class online Wed. Feb 1, 6:00pm. Please check your email for the Zoom link or contact Ruth at minister@uufec.com.
Most of the work to maintain the fellowship and carry out its mission is done by the members. That’s the “time and talent” part of the membership commitment. Engaging in the mission is part of everyone’s search for truth and meaning in their lives. Where are you volunteering at UUFEC? We are currently looking for … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – January 28th, 2023
I am wading through the sea of bureaucracy today as I work on matters for my younger son’s benefit. So I am hunting through files, sitting on hold on the phone, filling out forms and like many of you, I am remembering how much I HATE this kind of work! I was the executor for … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – January 20th, 2023
Your Board of Trustees invites you to a special conversational congregational meeting, after the service on January 29. No votes. Now that we have moved from the “survival mode” of the pandemic and reopening, we are at a pivotal moment — ready to fly! Which way do we go? After a SHORT presentation, we’ll break … Continue reading Where next for UUFEC? Your voice needed on January 29, 2023
Sometimes I miss living “slow.” During my childhood, I went with my mother and little brother to visit my widowed grandfather who lived alone in rural Sumter County, Alabama. Mama and two of her sisters divided up the weekends to check on him. I always complained that there was nothing to do. Grandpa’s T.V. only picked up … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – January 13th, 2023
