This is my 57th holiday season. For my first Christmas I was 8 months old, firstborn to delighted older parents and surrounded by excited aunts, uncles, and grandparents. There had not been a baby born on either side of the family in over 20 years, so little Ruthie caused quite a joyful stir! What a … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – December 1st, 2023
Dear Friends, I hope your holiday is going well. May we all find gratitude still living in our hearts amidst the chaos of the world. In wisdom, grace, and hope, Rev. Ruth
PFLAG Niceville calls everyone for a Clothing Drive Support a local organization that helps our community Donation Dates: November 12, 2023 – December 10, 2023 What we need: Gently used or new: Large Women’s Business/Dress Clothing & Professional Shoes Small Men’s Business/Dress Clothing & Professional Shoes Contact: misti@pflagniceville.com for more information
By participating in our book drive! Donate new or gently used books for all ages to be placed in Little Free Libraries throughout our community. Please bring them in by December 10th and place in collection bin at the RE table in the back of the sanctuary.
Happy Thanksgiving Friends! I have been doing some deep cleaning, sorting and clearing out at my house. It’s part of the holiday season that I never look forward to but am always glad to have done. I have spent a lot of my life cleaning up other people’s messes. My parents were depression-era children and … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – November 17th, 2023
Thanks to Crosspoint Church for giving us 70 chairs. We need trucks/ vans and strong hands to move them on the morning of Nov. 27, 2023. Contact Judy Byrne Riley or admin@uufec.com if you can help.
The first of our Unitarian Universalist Principles which all congregations affirm and promote is, “The inherent worth and dignity of every person.” We humans are still unsure as to whether every person on the planet is of equal worth and deserves to have their dignity respected. Most armed conflicts begin with the premise that someone … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – November 10th, 2023
Hello UU family! Come join us for turkey celebration at UUFEC! Gil Brown, Jane Park and Linda Carson are organizing this seasonal event. Let’s bring the community together for good fun and food! Contact us if you’re interested in helping make this happen: pastpresident@uufec.com
Join the Effort to Protect body autonomy and reproductive rights. Help collect petitions to get abortion rights on the ballot in 2024. Sign up to attend local weekend events. Contact member Jackie Perr for more info.
Don’t forget to change your clocks! We fall back on November 5th!
