Secondary Class – Grades 6 and up Our Crossing Paths program begins with Hinduism. Each religion will begin with an introduction to the basic principles of the religion. Map Sundays: October 6, 13 – Continue an exploring how the religion might connect to Unitarian Universalism and how it might differ. Tack Sundays: October 13, 20 … Continue reading Crossing Paths
Our Children’s Circles have been working together on a shared covenant and learning about Unitarian Universalism together. This month they will separate into the Lower and Upper Elementary Children’s Circles. The Lower Elementary Children’s Circle’s theme is “Valuing Each Other’s Voices.” They will be learning about how to listen and understand others’ experiences, forgiveness and valuing … Continue reading Children’s Circles
On October 27, during the annual meeting, we are hoping to haunt the religious education wing with spooky ghosts and goblins! If this is something you are interested in helping with, contact Heather Cleland-Host, Director of Lifespan Religious Education, or a member of the Lifespan Religious Education Team.
Thank you, volunteers! We have been signing up volunteers for teaching, assisting, and facilitating religious education classes, and we have volunteers for most of our classes until pageant rehearsals in December. We still have a couple spots in October, and plenty of opportunities during and after the service during pageant rehearsals in December. If you … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunities
Autumn is a fleeting season. It is also a glorious season. The hues of the trees change from a comforting peaceful green to flashes of yellow and red and orange. In summer and winter, they may blur into green leaves and black branches. In spring, the beauty is colorful but muted. You cannot ignore the … Continue reading RE-Flections: Moments & Community
A luncheon is planned for Sunday, September 29, in celebration of our commitment to the upcoming year. The Engagement Team will be providing a main dish of pulled pork, while Estella Thomas will provide vegetarian stir fry. Below are some of the items we would like to provide during our potluck. Please sign up here! Vegetarian … Continue reading Commitment Sunday Potluck
Our Stewardship month is off to a great start! Stewardship conversations are underway, and we hope you’ll take advantage of one to learn more about UUFoM and share your thoughts. If you haven’t been approached for a conversation by this Sunday, please contact Janelle Dombek to request one. At this point we’ve received pledge forms from just … Continue reading 2020 Stewardship campaign Update
Welcome Team Current Members Chair: Catherine YoungCo-chair: Linda RectorMembers at large: Judy Donahue, Linda Bozzelli, Jean Sarantos, Michaele Malecki, Roxanne LaForest The Welcome Team meets every quarter following Sunday service. The purpose of the Welcome Team is to welcome visitors to services, act as hosts during their visit and provide answers to any questions they … Continue reading Ministry Team Highlights
We need help in the kitchen on Saturday, September 21, to prepare pasties for the Pasty Sale on Sunday, September 22. Responsibilities include cutting vegetables, blending the filling mixture, making crust, assembling the pasties, timing the pasties in the ovens, wrapping finished pasties, doing dishes and cleaning the kitchen, among other jobs. Six or more per shift … Continue reading Pasty Sale!
The pledge campaign to support our UUFoM 2020 budget is beginning! An introductory email was sent this week, and the pledge packet will be emailed soon—make sure to read these important communications. Here’s how the timeline will look: Early in September, the pledge packet email will be sent out. It will contain information about the proposed … Continue reading Stewardship Campaign for 2020 Budget
