Silent Vigil for George Floyd
We are grateful to everyone who came on June 9 to support justice. Our local news station KY3 published an article on First UU’s response.
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Flipping the Script: Uncovering Possibility by Shifting the Narratives that Hold Us Back
Have you considered the possibilitythat everything you believe is wrong,not merely off a bit, but totally wrong,nothing like things as they really are?If you’ve done this, you know how durably fragilethose phantoms we hold in our heads are,those wisps of thought that people die and kill for,betray lovers for, give up lifelong friendships for.If you’ve not done this, … Continue reading Flipping the Script: Uncovering Possibility by Shifting the Narratives that Hold Us Back
The Grace of Unfolding Moments
by Rev Michelle Scott-Huffman, Chaplain – There have been moments in my life that I couldn’t have imagined Didn’t plan for Was unaware, even, of their possibility Nevertheless, they came Some of them bringing great joy Others sorrow So many of them begging the question How did I get here? How did we get here? … Continue reading The Grace of Unfolding Moments
MESSAGE FROM THE UUA PRESIDENT: Updated Guidance for Gathering
Press release from the UUA – This week we received a special announcement from UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray with updated guidance about returning to gathering. Her advice is entirely in line with First UU’s statement on waiting to reopen, but her message also comes with a date. “Based on advice from experts, we continue to recommend … Continue reading MESSAGE FROM THE UUA PRESIDENT: Updated Guidance for Gathering
Congregational Meeting
Sunday 5/17/20 – 11:45 am – 12:15 pm Agenda Call to Order – Opening Words Verify Quorum Adopt rules of procedure allowing electronic voting Reports New Business Presentation of the amendments to the bylaws Presentation of advancement of Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman to half-time work Presentation of proposal to draw from ministerial fund if necessary Closing … Continue reading Congregational Meeting
A Grace Period
Homily A Grace Period – by Rebecca Holt, Marilyn Day, and Karla Gilmore Special Music Ours Is A Simple Faith by David Tamulevich performed by Karla Gilmore Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, mtv II Adagio Cantabile by L.V. Beethoven performed by Christopher Landorf
Impact > Intention
This week we were inspired with an impactful homily by UU minister, Rev. Misha Sanders, and a fantastic poem by poet Jen Harris. Homily by Rev. Misha Sanders, the Senior Minister at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation in beautiful Sandy Springs, Georgia. Lesbian Visibility Day Poet Jen Harris (she/her) is a creative entrepreneur based in KC. … Continue reading Impact > Intention
First UU Climate Change Statement
Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven Principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. Our seventh Principle calls us to affirm and promote the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. We have a sacred responsibility to work for the healing of our planet. As part of the … Continue reading First UU Climate Change Statement
COVID-19 RELIEF
This is a time of great anxiety about the well-being of all our families, friends, and communities. Certainly, it is a time for Springfield Unitarian Universalists to work together to support one another and to relieve whatever suffering and distress we can. How blessed we are to have our congregation and our covenant to one … Continue reading COVID-19 RELIEF
Justice on Earth
This week we celebrate Earth Day. During normal times we celebrate Earth Days with tree plantings and large gatherings. This year we will mark this day in relative isolation, but we can still reflect on this day together. The UUA Common Read for 2018 was a collection of essays titled Justice on Earth: People of … Continue reading Justice on Earth