Rev. Joseph BoydNick Flynn wrote a memoir about his father who was always in some kind of trouble: prison, living all over the country where his mother couldn’t track him, and about all the ways his father influenced his life, even in absence. His father was a writer who one day said he was guaranteed … Continue reading Sermon – June 20, 2021 – “My Father”
The following board members were present:Gene Pusateri, Tim Raridon, Lanore Jones, Lisbet White, Judy DeGenova, John Shartle, Louisa Berger, and Re. Joseph Boyd ( ex-officio). Rev. Joseph opened the meeting with a beautiful poem by Wendell Berry, “The Peace of Wild Things.” Then we all checked in. Consent Agenda Minister’s report Minutes of the previous … Continue reading Board Meeting Minutes May 20,2021
June’s theme is “Play,” and I’m excited to see the possibilities we have to play with at this upcoming board meeting. Andy Crabb, working alongside Lola Lewis and Tim Raridon have outlined some smart technology options to bring ease and joy into the hybrid worship and church programming experience. The tech team and myself spent … Continue reading June 2021 Minister’s Report
When we are children, many of us take play very seriously. We can play for hours, with children we knew, those we didn’t, some we just met. I know today many children (and adults) play online with people all over the world, video games that offer worlds of play and adventure. We often think of … Continue reading June 2021 Minister’s Writing: Play
Rev. Joseph BoydMy father would regularly read me stories before I went to sleep, and I only remember two out of the countless books that he read to me: the Bible and Eight Men Out by Eliot Asinof. Eight Men Out documents the season of 1919 in Chicago White Sox history, where the greatest players … Continue reading Sermon – June 13, 2021 – “The 1919 World Series: Lessons in Life and Baseball”
All members were present. We all checked in. Lisbet led us in a chalice lighting which waswritten by Celia Thurston and presented by Rev, Megan Foley, Regional Lead for the Central East Region(UUA). Consent AgendaMinister’s reportMinutes of March meeting Treasurer’s report In addition to her report, Louisa suggested that we put the dollar amount that … Continue reading Board Meeting Minutes April 15,2021
In person get together at UUYO to do grounds keeping and other needed work around the building, including prep for the Strawberry Social. Social distancing and masks required.
Rev. Joseph BoydYesterday was an absolutely gorgeous day outside here in Youngstown, Ohio. The sun was bright, the Ohio sound was everywhere: running lawn mowers. There really is a lot of grass in Ohio – you can tell by the allergies. It was in the 80’s Fahrenheit, and it really felt like summer. I would … Continue reading Sermon – June 6, 2021 – “Flower Communion, 2021”
Rev. Joseph BoydIt seems we are at the beginning of something important. We are transitioning into a new stratosphere of relating, one place where humankind has never gone before. That is until now. As the United States begins to ease restrictions on masks and physical distancing for those who are vaccinated, we are not going … Continue reading Sermon – May 30, 2021 – “Re-Opening”
