October Services

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October 1 – “Love As Spaciousness” with Rev. Jill McAllister. A new generation of UUs suggests articulating our values in new ways, beginning with Love at the Center  

October 8  – “Not So Like-Minded After All” with Rev. Jill McAllister. We’re learning a lot about the real differences in how brains work – neurodiversity. Turns out we’re more different than we imagine.

October 15  – “What is Transformation?” with Rev. Jill McAllister. Have you ever experienced transformation? How is it part of religious and spiritual growth?

October 22  – “God Is Not One, Neither are We” with Rev. Jill McAllister. One of the unique characteristics of our religious movement is pluralism – the willingness to be different and be  together at the same time.

October 29  – Wheel of the Year – All Ages – Samhain / Halloween

Crossing Thresholds Group

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Register for this year-long group HERE by September 8th.

One of the sacred tasks of being human is making meaning of our lives, our identities, and the ever-unfolding story we are part of. In these threshold moments—when something ends and something new begins— ritual, reflection, and community provide needed grounding. 

As Unitarian Universalists, we are blessed with a tradition rich in honoring life’s passages, especially for our children and youth. Yet too often, adults must navigate profound change without the spiritual scaffolding of ritual or the comfort of shared witness.

If you are living through a major life transition—grief, retirement, gender transition, divorce, recovery, becoming a parent, or any other significant turning point—you are not alone.

We invite you to join “Crossing Thresholds,” a year-long spiritual journey beginning this September. Together, we will explore the depth and complexity of change through:


  • Monthly meditations in nature to reconnect with the rhythms of life

  • Personal altar-making, with sacred objects displayed in our community atrium

  • Quarterly circle conversations, offering space for deep listening and shared wisdom

  • Reflective practices to honor your unique story of transformation

Our time together will culminate in June’s River of Life service, where participants will be lovingly recognized by the congregation in their new place on the journey. This is an opportunity to be witnessed as you cross the threshold into what comes next with intention, spiritual grounding, and beloved community.

Group will meet from 6:30-8PM in Room 7 on the following dates:

September 11th: Meet and explore the process

September 15th: create altars

November 13th, January 8th, March 12th, and May 14th: Group reflection

*Monthly nature meditation times to be determined by group consensus. Individual atrium meditation time can be schedule with Skyla.

Deadline: Donate to UUFC Auction, 6/12

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Donate NOW for the UUFC Auction. The deadline for donations is June 12, 2025. Please donate your service, getaway, or item. We need it all to earn money for the Fellowship in our largest FUNdraiser of the year.

Click here to fill out the Donation Form

Our 2025 Auction will be in two parts. Plan to bid online and come to the live auction if you can.

Online Auction: June 16 – 23

Live In-Person Auction with Silent Auction Tables: June 28

Actually – From the President:  We Have An Interim Minister!

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The Interim Search Team is delighted to announce that the Reverend Alexandra (Alex) McGee will be joining us as Interim Minister beginning in August.    In accepting our offer, Reverend Alex responded,  “What an honor to get to come and serve there with you all during this tender and powerful time.  I look forward to the good work we can do together.”

We are excited for the possibilities that this new partnership offers!

With Gratitude, 

Your Interim Search Team: Laurie Reed, Michael Molk, Rachel Houtman, and Sheryl Stuart

“Art Works: Reflections on the First Year of PRAx”     5/25

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Join us to welcome to the Fellowship Peter Betjemann, the Executive Director of PRAx at OSU. The new Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts aims to spotlight intersections between the arts and all other disciplines at the university.  It focuses on connections, both classical and innovative.  Patricia Reser herself understands it this way: “The arts invite us to see, to think, to listen, to feel, and to reflect. I can’t imagine a more urgent path for humans and for humanity.”  Peter Betjemann will reflect with us on this first year of PRAx and the vital role of the creative arts in these times in the world.

RE Info Session 5/25

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Wondering what’s up in RE? Got some great ideas to share? Well, then you’re invited to a casual RE info session after the service on Sunday, May 25th!

If the weather holds, we’ll gather out back on the concrete benches while the kids frolic, and if its yucky… well, we’ll hang in the back corner of the social hall and speak loudly.

If you can’t make it, but you have questions or ideas, my inbox is always open or you can book an appointment with me here.

See you Sunday!

~ Skyla King-Christison, Director of Religious Exploration

Queerly Beloved Pride Party!, 6/8

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June 8, 2-4 PM, UUFC Social Hall

Come celebrate LGBTQIA+ community!
Alllies and all ages welcome!

Music, dancing, snacks, teams trivia game, face painting, dress up and photos, crafts, coloring, jigsaw puzzling, and more!

Come join in on the fun!

Volunteers welcome (and needed) for decorating prior to the party and for putting away afterwards.

To learn more, or to volunteer, please contact Anya.

Plans for Rev. Jill’s Last Weekend, 7/11–13

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Rev. Jill’s official last weekend with the UUFC will be Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 13, 2025.

On Friday evening, in the sanctuary, we will have music from a variety of our favorite UUFC musicians, and a light ‘roast’ of Jill.

On Saturday afternoon, we will have a congregational picnic outside on our north lawn.

On Sunday, we will celebrate with Jill as she leads her last service with us.

If you have questions about these events, contact Mark Aron or other members of the Committee on Ministry.

Construction Project Update

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The general contractor’s part of the RE wing construction project is winding down. Final inspections are scheduled over the next 2 weeks and they intend to return the building to us by May 30th, almost a month before the original finish date.

Our volunteers still need to finish some interior and exterior painting but we are hiring professional painters to finish up some work that is beyond the safety and skill levels of our volunteers. We have a long list of other tasks to finish prior to moving furniture back to the building. That list is posted outside the foyer-to-classroom-wing doors. If you are available to help with those tasks please contact Wolfgang Dengler ASAP. Volunteering is a good way to get a sneak peak at the improvements.

Final help request before classroom wing move-in!

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We plan to have a “Welcome Back to the Classroom Wing” Open House Celebration on Sunday July 6 – so we need more help on the following days:

  • Exterior Painting
    • Saturday May 31 – 9 AM – 5 PM
  • Interior Painting
    • Friday June 13 9 AM – noon + 1PM – 4 PM
    • Saturday June 14 9 AM – noon + 1 PM – 4 PM
    • Friday June 20 9AM – noon + 1 PM – 4 PM
  • Move Back Help
    • Saturday June 28 – 9 AM – 3 PM
    • Sunday. June 29 – 1 PM – 5 PM

PLEASE SIGN UP on the sheets on the Foyer table or
contact Wolfgang Dengler.

Working together, we can accomplish this final push – thanks!