August 25th, 7 pm Ahimsa is an important term in the Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions. Commonly defined as “nonviolence,” it is literally translated from the Sanskrit as “absence of injury.” How can the guiding principles of Ahimsa guide us during this time? Rev. Joseph will facilitate. https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/balance/yoga-social-justice-and-political-issues/what-is-ahimsa/
In person get together at UUYO to do grounds keeping and other needed work in and around the building. We will be using some of this time to clear surfaces in preparation for a deep cleaning of the building on Saturday, August 28th.
An Open Invitation to Join a Newly-Forming UUYO Group Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00 pm This is an open invitation to all members and friends of UUYO to join a newly-forming group! We’re so new we don’t have a name yet. Earlier this summer, a number of us were inspired by Reverend Joseph’s sermon about his … Continue reading Creating Partnerships in Our Community
Sunday, August 15th, 1 pm – 5 pm We will meet at the Chestnut Hill Pavilion in Mill Creek Park to resume the annual tradition of gathering for a picnic meal, conversation, and games of both physical and cerebral varieties.Please bring your own place settings and a dish to share. There will be a grill at … Continue reading UUYO Family Picnic
I hope this finds everyone happy, healthy and enjoying the sunny days of summer! I’m pleased to report that our July meeting was held at the church for the first time since pre-pandemic. It was a lovely evening to gather outside on the patio to plan for and discuss the many exciting things happening at … Continue reading July 2021 Bits from the Board
Grace is often a word attributed to great dancers, those who have the ability to move with seemingly little restriction, with ease and poise. In the religious sense, Grace is synonymous with Salvation, a promise and salve to the soul. I like both of these definitions as they relate to service. Service can be thought … Continue reading August 2021 Minister’s Writing “Serving with Grace”
Rev. Joseph BoydI have three stories to share with you. They’re really short, but they’ve taught me a lot about change. We have a groundhog that digs underneath our shed, and we call him Bobby. Jennifer daily will set out a bounty for Bobby to enjoy right outside the hole he dug. She sets out … Continue reading Sermon – Aug 8, 2021 – “The Grace of Change”
Join us for a Happy Hour on the Patio at UUYO Saturday, August 7th from 6 – 8pm. Beer, Wine, and snacks will be provided.
10 am – 2 pm Join us for an in person work party to do some building and grounds up keep. Social distancing required.
Our last board meeting was packed with elements of growth and transition. In fact, it was the first board meeting since Covid restrictions that board members attended in person. An outdoor wine-and-dine gathering at Gene Pusitari’s beautiful home ushered in the return to in-person board meetings. The celebratory energy this brought to the meeting and … Continue reading Bits From the Board July 2021
