Unitarian Universalism is an evolving religion, by design, and the Unitarian Universalist Association is in the process of reexamining and amending our Seven Principles. The purpose of the change is to focus UU on being “a relevant and powerful force for spiritual and moral growth, healing, and justice.” Read about that process here. And visit … Continue reading A report on Unitarian Universalist values
We’re meeting in person again, but we still take precautions.
Dear UU members and friends, We are currently in a period of celebrations: Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, celebrating good over evil Samhain, the Celtic celebration of the harvest Halloween, a time for trick or treating All Saints Day, November 1, a day of remembrance of canonized Christians and also deceased loved ones. Day … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter October 27, 2022
UUFC Board President’s Letter June 28, 2022 Dear UU members and friends, On June 24, just after the official beginning of Summer, all of the planets aligned along the plane of the ecliptic, the cosmic necklace, the crown jewels of our solar system. According to some astronomers, they will not align as precisely as this … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter June, 28, 2022
UUFC President’s Letter May 22, 2022 Dear UU members and friends, In this time of worry about Covid, politics, mass shootings, and the Ukrainian war, it’s uplifting to recall the lyrics from the old “Cheers” sitcom: sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name and they’re always glad you came.” Our UU is … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter May 22, 2022
Joanie Andras explores “A Dialogue of Peace” as part of our theme for May—Let There Be Peace. Watch this and other service excerpts on our UUFC YouTube Channel.
On Sunday, May 1, 2022, fellowship member Dr. Joyce Hickson presented “Let Peace Begin With Me,” now available on YouTube. Technical glitches wrecked the service video, so Joyce graciously agreed to re-record her talk, which sets the stage for the next four services in May. Service Leader Connie Ussery also stepped up, with an introduction … Continue reading Joyce Hickson’s talk now on YouTube
UUFC Board President’s Letter March 28, 2022 Dear UU members and friends, The war in Ukraine rages on with senseless death and destruction in an effort to break Ukrainian resistance and subdue Ukrainian resolve to determine their own destiny in a democracy. Sounds a lot like our fifth principle, “the right of conscience and the … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter March 28, 2022
UUFC Board President’s Letter March 3, 2022 Dear UU members and friends, While Mother Earth begins to awaken from her winter slumber, at least in the Northern Hemisphere, one crisis, covid, is transitioning from an out of control, dangerous disease, to a more manageable assault on humanity. Now a new crisis is underway in Ukraine. … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter March 03, 2022
From UUFC President Hal Midgette Dear Members and Friends: As we say good-bye to the old year, Janus, the dual faced Roman God for whom January is named, prompts us to reflect. In 2021 our UU not only endured the pandemic but thankfully adapted and progressed. We transitioned from a Zoom Fellowship back to an … Continue reading UUFC President’s Letter December 30, 2021
