The Work Is Not Yet Done! We have an opportunity to supporting getting out the vote for the upcoming Georgia runoff election in January. On Monday, November 30th at 7:00 pm, we will hold a Zoom Letter Writing Party. If you would like to attend and participate in this non-partisan initiative: Read about the program … Continue reading The Work is Not Yet Done! Zoom Letter Writing Party Monday Nov. 30th 7pm
Rev. Joseph Boyd Rumi wrote: “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” This month’s theme is “healing,” so I thought this would be an appropriate statement. The place of healing always starts with the acknowledgement there is a wound. Sometimes this is difficult to acknowledge. It’s hard for an individual; I think … Continue reading Sermon – Nov 15, 2020 – “The 8th Principle”
Present : Louisa Berger, Joseph Boyd, Andy Crabb, Judy DeGenova, Marguerite Felice, Gene Pusateri, Tim Raridon, Diana Shaheen, Lisbet Searle-White Meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM by Gene Pusateri, facilitator Check in done. Consent agenda( meeting minutes, minister’s report, treasurer’s report) reviewed and approved by unanimous consent . Diana asked if Mystery had … Continue reading UUYO Virtual Board Meeting November 5th, 2020
ONLINE – November 19-26, 2020 Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Association, UU Ministry for Earth, UUSC, & many partners In 2016, Unitarian Universalists voted to pay special attention to learning our history and rethinking Thanksgiving in the year 2020, in observance of the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims landing in Plymouth. Now is the perfect … Continue reading Harvest the Power: Justice Convergence and Teach-In
Rev. Joseph Boyd It seems we are on our way to confirming our next president. Reports have shown that this election has brought the greatest voter turnout in American history, in large part due to the efforts of members and friends at this church, and people throughout the country who have made the vote more … Continue reading Sermon – Nov 8, 2020 – “A Real Democracy”
Virtual UUYO Board Meeting October 8, 2020. Present: ALL ( Louisa Berger, Joseph Boyd, Andy Crabb, Judy DeGenova, Marguerite Felice, Gene Pusateri, Tim Raridon, Diana Shaheen, Lisbet Searle White) Meeting called to order by Gene at 6:03pm. Check in done, consent agenda reviewed ( Treasurer’s report, September minutes, minister’s report) . Minor corrections made to … Continue reading October 8th, 2020 Minutes
Dear Friends, As the votes are continuing to be counted during one of the most consequential elections in American history, many I know are anxious about the coming days ahead. Over the last 6 months we have been living in a suspended period of rapid change and great uncertainty, fueled by many different kinds of … Continue reading A Pastoral Message from Rev. Joseph at UUYO
Saturday, November 21st, 10 am Facilitated By Reverend Joseph In this season, and every day we experience innumerable opportunities for gratitude. How do we cultivate this life saving practice? Join us for a heartfelt conversation on gratitude for our life and the world.
In the last several years, several UU congregations have adopted an 8th Principle: “We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.”What … Continue reading 8th Principle Discussions Sun., November 1, 12PM Sat., November 7, 10AM Wed., November 18, 7PM
“Healing” I have been reflecting on how much healing is part of the transformation we speak of as our church’s mission. In the Gospels, it is remarkable that the most persistent people who approach Jesus are in need of healing for themselves or their loved ones. This makes sense. Once we become aware of … Continue reading November Minister’s Writing
