How much do we love our fellowship? How has our faith community changed our lives for the better? Where do we go from here? Join us for the delightful ritual of chocolate communion as we consider the future of our fellowship! Second Hour Adult Religious Exploration Porch Swing, Your Response, Please! led by Joshua Moore … Continue reading Counting the Ways
Each of us has many opportunities to be a hero in some small way. Occasionally, some of us have the chance to do something big, life-changing! Come hear the story of two Unitarians who stepped up when called and made an enormous difference. Watch on the UUFEC Streaming Channel! Second Hour Adult Religious Exploration TED … Continue reading A Tale of UU Courage
Lao Tzu said, “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading..” Where are we heading? If it’s not where we want to go, what can we do to change the course? (Rev. Ruth Prerecorded) Second Hour Small Groups 11:15am – 12:15 pm Porch Swing, Your Response, Please! Front of … Continue reading Brave, Bold & Brilliant
Still haunted by the spirit of Christmas immediately past? Resolved to avoid resolutions? Well, let’s look and see whether the new year can offer us a new start, individually and collectively.
It is with great regret that UUFEC must cancel the candle light service for Friday, December 23. Due to severe weather, Rev Ruth will not be able to make it safely. Freezing Rain is forecast for Birmingham and below freezing temperatures for the panhandle. Please also note the holiday service led by the wonderful Jane … Continue reading Canceled Service Friday
The myths of the Christmas story pour over us like heard sauce over a steaming pudding! Is there anything there for UUs? Let’s differentiate between fact and myth and see if we can find some truth to warm our hearts! Second Hour Small Groups 11:15am – 12:15 pm Front Porch, Your Response, Please!, led by … Continue reading Angels, Shepherds & Kings, Oh My!
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, but for some, depression and anxiety are more common. What are some ways we can find, generate and even share some joy now and into the new year? Second Hour Groups TED TALKS, led by Josh Ashley in the Library Pagan Pathways: “Norse Tradition” led by … Continue reading Searching For Joy
You could say that fellowship community is a kind of “Musical Chairs’ game where we ponder and sometimes struggle over who gets to sit where? Who owns and occupies the space, who gets the comfy chairs, and who gets the rickety stools? Let’s look closely at power, privilege, and resources. (Pre-recorded by Rev. Ruth) Second Hour … Continue reading Must I Sit Next to Them?
Lots of folk try to tell us who we are or who we should be. Figuring out our authentic self and how to live out of that self-understanding can be a challenge and it is a vital part of the journey we are all on. We will have a special Ceremony of Gratitude for all … Continue reading The Authentic Self
The national mid-term elections are nigh! Our country is in turmoil and politicians are running amok! On Tuesday night, we’ll all be glued to our devices, eager, excited and worried about the results. It’s a bit like skydiving. We all jump together, but the location and nature of the landing is uncertain. Then we dust ourselves off and … Continue reading 1, 2, 3 … Jump!
