Author: Joanna Swartzentruber

Collect for People to People

PEOPLE TO PEOPLE SUNDAY is MARCH 15. We will be collecting shampoo and conditioner. Cash donations are always welcome. Checks can be made payable to People to People and placed in the labeled jar on the shelves in the rear of Strawn Hall.

The Search is on!

On March 8 our “Transitions Coach” will visit the congregation and we will begin the process of searching for our new settled minister. Rev. Joan Van Becelaere will provide an overview of the process in her sermon at 9:30 a.m., and then hold a question and answer session with the whole congregation at 11:00 a.m. … Continue reading The Search is on!

Birthday Cake Sunday

Thank you! We raised $161.00 to help support the Cakes for Kids project. BIRTHDAY CAKE SUNDAY is MARCH 8. Make a donation and get a slice of cake. The Social Action Committee provides birthday cakes for residents of OneEighty with our Cakes for Kids program. Who wouldn’t be happy to get a birthday cake? Moms … Continue reading Birthday Cake Sunday

February Open Plate

THE OPEN PLATE COLLECTION will be on FEBRUARY 23. The donations will be given to ONE EIGHTY (formerly STEPS and EVERY WOMAN’S HOUSE), a private non-profit organization which provides comprehensive addiction, domestic violence, mental health and behavioral health services to the people of Holmes and Wayne counties. Examples of their programs include Community Health and … Continue reading February Open Plate

Building Beloved Community

The Lifespan RE Committee and the Commissioned Lay Ministers are sponsoring a small discussion series on Building Beloved Community. Offered quarterly, each session from the Touchstones program offers an opportunity to explore a single topic. According to the Touchstones curriculum, “Beloved Community is not accidental. It occurs through intention and must be thoughtfully nurtured. M. … Continue reading Building Beloved Community

Wine, Cheese and Conversation

The holidays are over, the doldrums of winter may have set it – so it’s time for something fun!Come join us for “Wine, Cheese and CONVERSATION” sponsored by the Membership Committee on Saturday, February 29 at 7pm. Please RSVP for childcare by February 22nd.  Sign up today!https://form.jotform.com/30384124968156 for sign up.

Vote for the UU!

Many of you have said the UUFWC: “…feels like home””…is my beloved community” “…is just what I need” and other expressions to show how special you think the UUFWC is. If you’d like to share that the UUFWC is your top choice for a place for spiritual/fellowship time in the area, you can do this … Continue reading Vote for the UU!

LGBTQ Activities?

Meet Feb. 6 to consider! We celebrated the advent of same-sex marriage across the country in 2015!  Members of this Fellowship advocated strongly for same-sex marriage and equal rights with community rallies, educational activities, and worship services at UU.  But lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and other individuals are still fired, denied housing, and more. The … Continue reading LGBTQ Activities?