Author: Donna

Notes from the Board

Notes from the November 12, 2024 Board meeting:

Hollis and violinist Elfin Vogel will present a Holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 14 from
3-5 pm.

The 3rd Sunday collection will go to the World Central Kitchen to feed the hungry in Gaza.

Unexpected building repairs are adding to our … read more.

President’s Message

The Day Bold Shirley Visited Defiant George

George was born in Alabama in 1919, in an environment where he absorbed the prevailing racial attitude that African Americans were clearly inferior to whites like himself.

In his working-class family, George was proud of his southern identity … read more.

Minister’s Message

Here is my December prayer for my congregation, inspired by the Rev. Maureen Killoran.
Not gold, nor myrrh, nor even frankincense would I have for you this season,
but simple gifts, the ones that are hardest to find, the ones that are perfect,
even for those who … read more.

Notes from the Board

Notes from the October 9, 2024 Board meeting:

The Birch School will both put up and take down the chairs.

Markly and Nancy will try to locate the membership information of the dissolved Middletown UU congregation as a means to reach out to those congregants and invite … read more.

Minister’s Message

Election Day will eventually be behind us, but the counting might be far from complete for a while. Our congregation has worked hard, UU’d the vote, empowered as many voters as we could, in the hopes that justice, equity, and all our most cherished values … read more.

Water Ceremony

Rev. Diane helps the youngsters pour the waters of memories and hope around the peace pole in this shared communion of solidarity and peace as congregants and friends gather around on Sept. 8.

Notes from the Board

Notes from the September 10, 2024 Board of Trustees meeting:

Alan reported that costs for repairs are very high.

Since the Birch School isn’t OK with our chair plan, Bill will observe and consult with Kate.

Markly will get more information from the neighbors about our sign.

RE needs … read more.

President’s Message

MILLENNIALS
I recently caught up with a friend that I haven’t talked with for a long time, and what she told me about her daughter revealed how ignorant I am about the life of millennials who were born between 1981 -1996.

I learned her daughter has no … read more.

Minister’s Message

We have one or two more spots open for someone wanting to join our Soul Matters circle this fall. We meet on the second Friday of every month from 2:30-4 in the sanctuary.

The theme for this month is the practice of deep listening. Rev. Scott … read more.

Notes from the Board

Notes from the July 9, 2024 BOT meeting:

$6410 , which is 10% of the budget, was placed in reserve, as required by our bylaws.

The Birch school will hold recruiting events each Tuesday in August.

Sunday services ministry will not have Zoom services in July but … read more.