weekly announcements

Child Dedication Invitation, 5/12

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In Unitarian Universalist congregations, the dedication and blessing of a child signifies the congregation’s willingness to nurture & love the child, & to support parents & caregivers in providing for their children’s spiritual development. It also celebrates the family’s desire to raise their children in a nurturing religious community.

Children are beloved members of the UUFC. Their growth and unfolding personalities are a source of joy to us all, and we are committed, as a congregation, to their spiritual welfare.  Our child dedication service is an opportunity to recognize that commitment & to welcome the new children in our midst.

It is our custom to dedicate children on Christmas Eve and Mother’s Day, as well as any time a family makes the request. Participating families will be invited to come forward & introduce their children. Each child will be blessed with a touch of water, the gift of a flower, & words of commitment by the gathered community.

If you would like your child to be dedicated on Mother’s Day, please contact Skyla by Sunday, May 5th.

Your FOC and CAT Have Endorsed a Climate Chaos Report

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Banking on Climate Chaos 2024: Fossil Fuel Finance Report Card is a joint effort of the Rainforest Action Network (RAN), BankTrack, Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN), Oil Change International (OCI), Reclaim Finance, the Sierra Club, Urgewald and others to document the on-going support that banking and investment firms provide for the fossil fuel industry. It is hoped that by pointing out these direct ties, individuals, pension programs and other investors with money in the banks and investment firms providing the greatest fossil fuel industry support can ask their institutions to consider other investment opportunities. The group preparing these annual reports has asked others to endorse their effort. Your UUFC Financial Oversight Council (FOC) and Climate Action Team (CAT) are well aware of these concerns and trying to do what they can with UUFC monies to step away from fossil fuel industry support. The FOC And CAT have endorsed the report. This endorsement falls within UUFC endorsement guidelines of not endorsing a candidate; does not require a financial contribution or commitment nor work commitment. The endorsement supports the UUFC mission to inspire action for a better world for all and its commitment to divest from fossil fuels. If you have questions about this endorsement, please contact Michael Hughes, Board, CAT and FOC member, or Russ Karow, FOC Chair.

We Need One More Grass “Eater”

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Your UUFC lawn mowing crew needs one more member for the front lawns team. This soul-refreshing task (outdoors; fresh air; focused work for which you get immediate gratification) will require no more than 90 minutes of your time, once every four weeks. We have a state-of-the-art electric lawn mowers so you can easily listen to your favorite podcast or music while “working.” If you have interest, please email Russ Karow and we can arrange to talk further about this opportunity to be a member of the UUFC’s volunteer corp. Thanks for your consideration!

May Worship Workshop, 5/3 and 5/4

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Building New Ways in Worship – May 3 and 4, 2024

The world changes. Unitarian Universalism changes. The Fellowship changes. If you are interested in being part of a review of worship at the Fellowship – what it is for us, what we need from it, how we accomplish it, plan now to join in a series of conversations beginning with a two-session workshop on Friday evening May 3 and Saturday morning May 4. Not merely a survey or collecting of opinions, this project will include conversations, practice, and training in the arts of worship. Let Rev. Jill McAllister know if you are interested.

Connect-up Campouts – 4/14 at 11:45am

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Continuing the discussion from March 24: Are you interested in camping? in camping with other UUFC members? Knowing about great places to go camping? We would like to plan some camping connect-ups for the summer and fall as well as a UUFC Group campout in August and would love your input! Several people will be sharing information on sites they have explored.

Film: Where Can We Live in Peace?, 5/18

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Saturday, May 18, 3:00 – 4:30 pm

in the UUFC Social Hall

Award-winning Canadian film maker Judy Jackson brings the moving story of the ABBA House migrant shelter in Celaya, Mexico. Founded by Pastor Ignacio it helps tens of thousands of migrants, many of whom are women and children. They are fleeing violence, crime, climate change and corruption in Latin America, and are desperately searching for a place where they can bring up their children in safety. Watch preview.

Hosted by the Immigrant and Refugee Support Team, a part of our Justice Council.

UUFC Camp Out Discussion Meeting 3/24

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Are you interested in camping? in camping with other UUFC members? Knowing about great places to go camping? Then please make plans to attend a discussion session on Sunday, March 24, at about 11:45 (following the service and coffee) tentatively schedule for room 9. We would like to plan some camping connect-ups for the summer and fall as well as a UUFC Group campout in August and would love your input!

“Successful Aging in Community” Kick-Off, 4/3

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Wednesday, April 3, 3-5 pm in the Social Hall

Interested in joining with others who are moving along in age to adapt and thrive? This group is designed to keep us involved: addressing ways to adapt to inevitable changes at this stage of life while creating connections in this community. At this first gathering we will have fun and meaningful table conversations
and get to know one another better. Participants will be guided through a process of listing and prioritizing future topics in two areas: 

  1. Informative programs with guest speakers, and 
  2. Smaller group social activities like informal book groups, coffee klatches, puzzle or game sessions, and attending local cultural events.
    Come join us to create positive experiences for this time of life!