There are many folk and forces all around who make their living distracting the rest of us from what really matters. Whether it’s what team to support, what brand of deodorant to buy, where and how to vacation, what car to drive, where to live, to go to school, to work, we regularly encounter a … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – February 16th, 2024
This month’s Share the Plate recipient is Niceville Sharing and Caring. We will be collecting single serve food items that are low cook or no cook for our little food library and the local schools that send meals home with food poor children on the weekends. For March, our Share the Plate partner is Shelter … Continue reading Share The Plate – February 2024
Talked with a colleague today. She is feeling down, questioning her call, wondering if she is a failure at parish ministry. I tried to reassure her but I know that she will have to weather these feelings, dig deep within to clarify her call and to examine designations like “success” and “failure.” When expectations aren’t … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – February 2nd, 2024
2nd Hour Small Groups Resume February 4, 2024
Join us “third hour” for the “2024 Social Justice launch” on SUNDAY Feb. 25, 2024 starting noon-ish and ending by two. Our gathering will include lunch and some time for reflection, as well as “brass tacks planning.” ALL are welcome: seasoned justice warriors and newbies” who wanting to dip their toes in and anything in … Continue reading 2024 Social Justice Launch – February 25th, 2024
Let’s have a potluck for second hour! Sharing a meal is a great way to get to know other members, make new friends, and enjoy fellowship with one another. Just as important as the meal itself is the preparation and cleanup. Please commit to lending a helping hand for setup and takedown of tables and … Continue reading Second Sunday Potluck! February 11, 2024
If you know someone interested in the part time Office Administrator position please contact Rev. Ruth at minister@uufec.com
Do you know someone who would make a good Sunday morning presentation? Please contact Amanda Piburn, chair of religious services. admin@uufec.com.
I received an email the other day announcing plans for my upcoming high school reunion. As I clicked and waited for the message to load, I sighed wistfully. I couldn’t believe it had been thirty years since I had graduated. Where did the time go? Just the other day I drove by the original location … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – January 19th, 2024
The building carpets and pew cushions will be cleaned and sanitized on Monday, 22 Jan, 2024. Assistance will be needed on Sunday to move as many chairs, tables, etc. off the carpets as possible to ensure a thorough cleaning. Building closers are needed on Sundays after services to ensure that lights are turned off and … Continue reading Building Announcements
