Tuesday, June 21, 7-9pm At UUYO Join the congregation and friends on the patio for refreshing beverages, snacks, fellowship, and brief reflection and rituals to mark this special occasion. The Summer Solstice Celebration Committee is seeking cookies and other snacks celebrating the Sun (orange slices, yellow/orange cookies, lemon-orange jello, whatever you can imagine and create.). … Continue reading Summer Solstice Celebration
As Spring becomes a reality, the church seems to be experiencing our theme:“Renewing Faith.” Based on past efforts, and the confluence of many decisions, the churchseems primed for a renewal of energy and commitment. There have been many creative eventsthat have continued to enrich the community. The discussions with Ryan Stryffeler at BirdfishBrewery have been … Continue reading March Minister’s Report
I’m very much looking forward to seeing most in not all of you in person at the church forour next board meeting. I believe this is the first time we have met indoors at the church inperson for this meeting in two years. There have been many adaptations along the way, and nodoubt there will … Continue reading April Minister’s Report
The theme for this month is “Nurturing Beauty,” and it is turning out to be a very beautifulmonth. There are many things to look back on in the last few weeks with optimism, and manythings to look forward to as well. The meditation retreat with Rev. Daiken Nelson was wellreceived. We had over 20 participants, … Continue reading May Minister’s Report
Saturday, June 11, 9-10am, on ZoomWednesday, June 15, 7-8pm, on ZoomSunday, June 26, 12:30pm, at the church Join lay minister Gary Davenport to discuss the church’s place and impact on the local ecology, including but not limited to the church grounds and 22 Illinois Avenue. Bring your ears and ideas for conversation. For the June … Continue reading Grounding Ourselves
Have an idea for a worship theme? July and August are open to your suggestions if you think a particular theme would be cool to explore. You can email your ideas, and let me know if you’re able to participate in July or August – thank you. Zoom Only Event click here to join: https://zoom.us/j/324513381
As I write this, I have just finished a three-day retreat for commissioned lay ministers that I attended by Zoom. The sun is very distracting now, but the time with other commissioned lay ministers and candidates was well-spent. It included training on practical matters, opportunities to share about each of our ministry and congregations, and … Continue reading Lay Lines || June 2022 || Mulch To Do
“Just to be is a blessing. Just to live is holy.” Abraham Joshua Heschel Being where we areIs a blessingBecause it’s the only place we areTo liveBreatheEatMoveStillnessAll holy Our theme for June is “Celebrating Blessings,” and we have many blessings in thiscongregation to celebrate. First, each of you who show up in our sanctuary and … Continue reading June 2022 Minister’s Writing
All members and friends of UUYO are invited to a special celebration of the end of the worst of the pandemic and how we all adapted and survived. Homecoming Sunday will offer an opportunity to express our gratitude, reunite with friends, and move forward toward a new normal at UUYO. Immediately following the worship service, we will … Continue reading UUYO Homecoming Celebration
By Tim Raridon The April UUYO Board Meeting was the first in about 2 years to be held in person at the Board Room in the church. Last June the board did meet in person for business, wine and cheese on Gene Pusitari’s patio… and there were a couple other meetings that were held on … Continue reading May 2022 Bits From The Board
