Author: Mary Beth Czifra

Sermon – Oct 17, 2021 – “Cultivating Relationships through Small Group Ministry”

Kathleen R. Hogue, DREWe are one, a diverse group of proudly kindred spirits, here not by coincidence but because we choose to journey together. We are active and proactive. We care deeply. We live our love as best we care. We are one, working, eating, laughing, playing, singing, storytelling, sharing, and rejoicing, getting to know … Continue reading Sermon – Oct 17, 2021 – “Cultivating Relationships through Small Group Ministry”

Trunk and Treat

Sunday, October 31st, 5 pm at UUYO Come in costume and park your decorated car with the trunk open for the kiddies to get candy.  We will park in the church parking lot, Wave to the kids and not get too close! Bring your kids (if you have any) and invite others.  This is also … Continue reading Trunk and Treat

Art on the Patio

Sunday, October 17th, 1 pm  All ages are welcomed to join us for some arts and crafts creations.  Got a cool thing to make? Want to learn how to make something? Want to just watch and spend time with your friends? Join us! It is all about “Making” connections.

UUYO Movie Night

Saturday October 16th, 6 pm Save the date for fun and fellowship on the patio! We will be showing the animated feature film SOUL, a story with heart that explores questions such as ‘what makes you . . . YOU?’ and ‘What’s great about living?’ Hope to see you there!

Sermon – Oct 3, 2021 – “Cultivating Relationship”

Rev. Joseph BoydYesterday I was glad to attend a women’s rally in response to the legislation that was passed in Texas. Being at the rally reminded me of something important in the process of correcting injustice – we cultivate relationship. It’s a very obvious thing, but one that I think deserves to be highlighted. When … Continue reading Sermon – Oct 3, 2021 – “Cultivating Relationship”

Holding History: November Worship

Sunday, October 10th 12pm Starts immediately following worship, Facilitated by Rev. Joseph. This pic was taken during the first “National Day of Mourning” in Plymouth, as an Indigenous people’s response to Thanksgiving. What does it mean for us to hold history as a community, and in our personal lives?

Play Reading: “The Taming”

Saturday, Oct. 9th 8pm Play reading night in October!UUYO is hosting a Zoom reading of Lauren Gunderson’s funny and timely play “The Taming” on Saturday, Oct 9 at 8pm. The cast includes Jennifer Ruth Boyd, and Rev. Joseph will offer a short talkback after the reading with the audience and cast.  Mark your calendars and stay tuned for … Continue reading Play Reading: “The Taming”

Minister’s Writing October 2021

“Cultivating Relationship” I think it would be fair to say that the mission of our church to put it succinctly is to: cultivate relationship. There many layers to this simple statement. There is cultivating relationship with ourselves, cultivating relationship with our loved ones/family members, cultivating relationship with friends, cultivating relationship with our neighbors, cultivating relationship … Continue reading Minister’s Writing October 2021