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Holidays and Holy Days

January 29 – “Imbolc”

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Come all you magical creatures and beings! Slip in from your dreams and wild places and join us in the liminal time of Imbolc! We are halfway between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Light is growing, seeds are stirring! Celebrate with us as we pour the waters of blessing and light candles to welcome the sun. Join in the seasonal pageantry and wear white (with touches of red)!

Bring something to share and stay for the potluck after the ritual (please stay even if you can’t bring something for the potluck)!

You can attend this service in person at the Fellowship or online via Facebook Live Stream. To attend via Facebook, click on: https://www.facebook.com/events/1278725296016590/ and then click on “Watch Live Video. You don’t need a Facebook account to access.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

January 1, 2023 – “A UU Way to Holiday: Winter Solstice and Christmas on New Year’s Day.”

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Weather and other situations beyond our control prevented us from enjoying some planned holiday services, so this Sunday we’ll make up for it by combining holidays! On this New Year’s Day, our service contains Winter Solstice rituals, led by our Web of Life group, and a message from Rev. Steven.

Full service:

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

CANCELLED – Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services have been cancelled due to safety concerns about the icy conditions around UUFF.

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As we feared, the snow has not melted since the winter storm that came through on Thursday, and it is obvious that we would be putting folks at risk by holding the Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day Services. As much as we’d love to gather together in community this Holiday Season, his is safety concern that cannot be ignored.

So please stay safe, warm, well, and cozy…and we’ll plan to see everyone on Sunday, January 1, 2023! 

August 7 – “Summer Thermstice”

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At Summer Thermstice (a.k.a. Lúnasa), this midpoint between Solstice and Equinox, we have left behind the time of longest day and entered the time of greatest heat, of harvest and abundance, but also of the waning of the light. Join us as we celebrate the turning of this joyous season, as Earth’s tilt is taking us back away from the Sun. Various speakers.

Partial service:

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

June 19 – “Juneteenth: More Than a Celebration”

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Special guest D’Andre Jones (click here to read bio) speaks about the very important federal holiday of “Juneteenth,” which was established in commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved black people in the United States. D’Andre emphasizes how Juneteenth is so much more than a celebration. It’s a call for equity, justice, and empowerment!

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.

May 15 – Flower Communion!

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This Fellowship is a brilliant garden of diverse flowers (y’all)! Bring a flower to service, take home a different flower, and experience our annual flower communion! This Sunday is also Choir Sunday! It’s been a while, and all are invited to come enjoy singing, music, and flowers! Led by Renée Janski and Gene Vinzant.

To view the Order of Service, CLICK HERE.