Welcome Newcomers from Near and Far! Join us after the brief conversation after service on Sunday, March 21, 2021 to get to know UUYO better. Recent visitors are invited to join members of the Newcomers’ Involvement Team to consider how we found our ways to UUYO and how we can deepen our connections. All you … Continue reading Newcomers’ Circle Sunday March 21st 12 pm
Rev. Joseph BoydI’ve admired people throughout history who have dared to challenge the illusion of the status quo, and show the true power that each of us as individuals have to transform our lives and transform the lives of others. Shirley Chisholm was one of those people. Ms. Chisholm was the first African-American woman elected … Continue reading Sermon – Mar 14, 2021 – “A New Covenant”
Tues. March 16th, 7 pm Would you like to help our church partner with another Unitarian or Unitarian Universalist church abroad in another country? It is an opportunity to forge international relationships, learn a new language and culture, and deepen/expand our network of care across the globe. Please join if interested in getting this off … Continue reading Partnership Church International
Rev. Joseph BoydIt has been said that our church belongs in the liberal tradition. This is not the same meaning of liberal in the way we usually use that word in terms of politics, economics, or social attitudes. It means we are liberal theologically. Most people, including Unitarian Universalist ministers, don’t spend much time thinking … Continue reading Sermon – Mar 7, 2021 – “A Liberating Church”
Wednesday, March 10th, 7 pm April is a month when various traditions celebrate birth and rebirth, new life, and Spring after Winter. What are we preparing ourselves to celebrate, or what do we need to process before the arrival of new experience? Join us as we prepare for “Becoming.”
Tuesday, March 9th, 9:30 am As we continue to address Racial Disparity and COVID 19, join us on March 9th to discuss the vaccine and steps we can take to overcome fears, obstacles, and misinformation in our community. Click Here to Join
Submitted By Carole McWilson March greetings to all! As with John Shartle last month, this is my first opportunity to share “Bits from the Board”, as well as to serve on the UUYO Board. Having been a member since 2009 (now over 10 years!!), I’ve been involved in a number of church activities, and always … Continue reading Bits From The Board March 2021
“Commitment” I’ve appreciated numerous conversations with parishioners over the years who have expressed in their own unique way the difficulty of being “committed to non-commitment.” Given the dramatic openness and freedom of our faith tradition, our churches don’t require that you stick to any one path or perspective, and for me that is a … Continue reading March Minister’s Writing 2021
Board meeting minutes , February 18, 2021 All members and Rev. Joseph were present We all checked in. We read the board covenant. Consent agenda Minister’s report Minutes of retreat Treasurer’s report -Louisa reported that we have had a good beginning to the year Lisbet moved to accept the reports;Lanore seconded the motion. Motion passed. … Continue reading Board Minutes
Rev. Joseph BoydThe first time I was introduced to Ohio, I was offered a summer fellowship at a church in Shaker Heights, a suburb of Cleveland. I was asked to deliver six consecutive sermons on six consecutive weeks, and I was given a very generous stipend and a 6-bedroom, 3-bath house all to myself within … Continue reading Sermon – Feb 21, 2021 – Letter to a Nation (And Those Who Seek Belonging)
