This is the second in Renée’s series about James Luther Adams’ 5 Smooth Stones of Liberal Religion. Our music will be from the baroque era (1600-1750), by J.S. Bach. Join us!
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Archives for 2021
October 17 – “Who took my joy? I want it back.”
Join us as our speaker, Dr. Marty Faitak, discusses the chronic stresses we have all been facing over the last 18 months, our difficulty in turning toward traditional supports and coping methods, and how we might be able to use our UU values to maintain hope and move forward.
To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.
October 10 – “The Struggle over Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter”
Please join us this Sunday, as we host special guest speakers, Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar and Rev. Dr. Andre E. Johnson, co-authors of the book The Struggle over Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter. The publisher states, “This book ties together online and offline, national and local, and personal and political to understand one of the defining social justice struggles of our time.” Dr. Edgar and Dr. Johnson will speak about their research and its implications for our involvement in society. There will be time allotted for Q & A.
To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.
[Read more…] about October 10 – “The Struggle over Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter”October 3 – “In Celebration of Play”
Join us this Sunday as Stephanie Bentley (Children’s RE Lead) and the amazing children and youth of UUFF teach us about the many types and benefits of play for people of all ages!
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September 26 – “The 5 Smooth Stones, Part 1”
Join Renée Janski in an excursion back to the fascinating roots of UUism as we dive into the 5 Smooth Stones of Liberal Religion as identified by James Luther Adams and what it means to us that “Revelation is ongoing.” Also, the music for the “5 Smooth Stones” sermon series will evolve through the periods. For this first service of the series, we’ll showcase music from the Renaissance period (1400-1600). Brenda will play for us authentic music from the period, and because our hymnals don’t have these styles, we have chosen hymns in Latin for Stephanie to lead, because all church music was in Latin during the Renaissance! And hey – the Protestant Reformation also began during the Renaissance! See where this is going?
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September 19 – “Autumn Equinox Service: Belonging and Letting Go”
Join us as we turn the wheel of the year from Summer to Autumn once again! The Earth teaches us about balance, as day and night become equal. S.J. Tucker will be our guest musician that day!
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September 12 – “Annual Ingathering & Water Communion Service”
Please join us for this very special annual service, co-led by Renée Janski and Gene Vinzant!
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September 5 – “Sacred Rhythm: Work and Rest”
With Rev. Dr. Steven Gaines. You’re invited to join us this Sunday as we consider ancient practices of rest and how they may be of use in our busy lives today. Various sources of wisdom and reflection on the meaning of Labor Day will dance with recent events and social concerns to reveal a path deeper than escape.
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August News from the Board – including Annex Property Vote Results
At the July 29th Board of Directors meeting, we planned the August 1st Congregational Meeting that was held after service via zoom. Meeting purpose is to present the findings from discussions with building inspectors, realtors, architects and an engineer that led us to propose that UUFF sell the Annex Property in order to provide funds in the coming years to repair and maintain the main Fellowship building.
At the congregational meeting, Leanda explained the details of the inspector’s report on the Annex building. Elizabeth reviewed our current financial status, and Joe gave an overview of the options available to us at this time. Fawn sent out informational emails/paper mailings as appropriate (as some members are unable to use internet) with paper/online ballots to vote.
According to our By-Laws, a two-thirds majority vote by UUFF members is required to sell UUFF land or buildings. As we discussed in the congregational meeting on August 1st, the Board proposed that we sell the annex property and earmark the proceeds from the sale for maintenance of and/or improvements to the main building. The recommendation by the Board to list the Annex Property for sale came after 2+ years of discussion and careful study of UUFF’s financial situation and our current needs and from recognizing (following a thorough professional inspection report) that the annex building, as it stands, is not only unfit for use, but is a liability and safety hazard.
Of our 100 verified UUFF members, eighty-nine (89) total voted – with seventy-nine (79) voting to approve listing the annex property for sale, four voting to not approve, and six abstaining from voting. Sixty-seven (67) votes were required to pass, so the proposal has passed.
As discussed during the congregational meeting, this listing/selling process will be handled thoughtfully, and the Board will explore the different options carefully in consideration of our UU principles.
Thanks to everyone who voted.
Burnetta Hinterthuer, Board President
August 29 – “The Forever War?”
The “Forever War” is not about Afghanistan, but is instead about the seemingly perpetual “Good Fight” that everyone seems to be urged to continue. We are told to keep fighting the “Good Fight,” but to what end? Lately it seems that we are in many ways back to square one. Does this fight last forever? Does it ever end? Is it even possible for it to end? And what do we do if we realize that it doesn’t end? Our guest speaker, Doug Krueger, helps us contemplate these incredibly important questions.
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August 22 – “It’s not about Us & Them: It’s about We”
With guest service leader, Melanie DeMore. In these times of ‘hyper individualism’ (so particular in American culture) what is our loving responsibility to our community? How do our actions effect those around us? These days call for radical interdependence. I thrive when you thrive, just sayin’…
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August 15 – “Connection in These Times”
UUFF’s former Minister Intern, the now “Reverend” Ren Pasco is our guest speaker this Sunday! Join us as we consider the following questions: What does “connection” mean now? In this second wave of pandemic, how do we fulfill both our deep need for community and our need for safety? Reverend Ren Pasco served as UUFF’s Ministerial Intern from 2017-2019. She is now an ordained UU Minister and works as a Hospital Chaplain. Rev. Pasco is delighted to be joining us virtually from her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma!
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