Events for week of November 10, 2024

Join us to look for a better Thanksgiving. Sign-in downstairs in Room D.

...with Rev. Kristina Spaude.  Together this morning we will reflect on growing in community through the lens of time and imagination. --- The Rev. Kristina Spaude (she/her) currently serves as the contract minister for the recently yoked congregations of Tri-County UUs (Summerfield) and the UU Congregation of Lake County (Eustis). Her six-word story of faith is, "We're here to build Love's house," and she is passionate about making the way for more justice in this world. Rev. Kristina has two cats and loves cross stitching.

Join us as we create kindness boxes to give away! Sign-in at the Welcome Table. Kids will stay in the service until after the Wisdom Lesson, then go downstairs into the Gathering Space.

Our Whole Lives (OWL), is a comprehensive sexuality education program that is a signature curriculum of the UUA and the United Church of Christ. It is a life-saving course that helps kids explore their values around their bodies, identities, relationships, health, and justice and equity. They engage in highly interactive activities and discussions which give them age-appropriate information and decision-making skills so that they can feel empowered to stand up for themselves and others and navigate relationships according to their values. K-3rd grade OWL – Session 4 and 5, Families and Feelings 4th-6th grade OWL – Ashley teaching off campus - [...]

Are you worried about the future of our democracy and wondering how to engage with and respond to the rise of Christian Nationalism? Join our interfaith interactive discussion series, Responding to Christian Nationalism.   Sunday, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm Session 3: November 17 (UBBC), a Faith Response to Christian Nationalism We will have an in-person viewing via Zoom in Room 6 at UUFCC. You can listen to the presentation or join us at UBBC to participate.   The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and University Baptist and Brethren Church are jointly curating curriculum and hosting this important conversation. Christian nationalism is an [...]

The UUFCC Jazz Band is open to all. Rehearsals occur on Sundays in the Sanctuary, although occasionally the band may rehearse in Room 6 due to major church events. Contact David Morris if interested.

Meet in Room 5 at 12:30 pm, then we'll caravan over to Shingletown Gap Trail to hike!

The Dixon-Costa Duo will open our UUFCC Music Series with a program of music for woodwinds and piano at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 17.  Robyn Dixon Costa, oboe/English horn, is Instructor of Alexander Technique and Digital Learning in the Penn State School of Music.  Anthony Costa, clarinet/bass clarinet, is Associate Professor of Clarinet in the School of Music.  They will be joined by pianist Ann Deighton, who accompanies many Penn State and local musicians.  The Dixon-Costa Duo has performed together for over 30 years in the U.S. and Europe.  They promote music for oboe and clarinet, and they will include in [...]

Join Kelle Kersten for a guided meditation during your lunch to center yourself for the coming week!

Local storytelling group, State of the Story, is holding its next event on Monday, November 18 at 7pm at 3 Dots Downtown. Storytellers include UUs Rev Tracy Sprowls, Graham Corby, and Helen Dempsey. Click here for a link including ticket info.

Please join this group of folks passionate about dancing to international folk music. Explore different cultures through music and dance. *On 3rd Thursdays we ends at 5:30PM (in time for Fellowship Supper).

Contact Janet Irons for the Zoom information.

...with Linda Bryce. Life is about making choices. Whether using runes, dowsing, cards, the Ten Commandments, the UU principles or other ways, on what do we base our choices? and do we choose consciously?

Ten Thousand Villages is planning a three-day holiday sale at the Unitarian Fellowship on November 21, 22, and 23. Since the store has closed, this will be an opportunity for the local community to support international fair-trade and shop for the holidays. We plan to have a wide variety of artisan goods, coffee, chocolate, tea, and heirloom quality rugs from Bunyaad. We’re more than a store, We’re a global maker-to-market movement that addresses economic injustice. Because every handcrafted object has a life of meaning behind it. We’re a way for you to shop with intention for ethically-sourced handcrafted wares - and to [...]

Please join this group of folks passionate about dancing to international folk music. Explore different cultures through music and dance. *On 3rd Thursdays we ends at 5:30PM (in time for Fellowship Supper).

Join us for a community potluck each month in Fellowship Hall! This is a wonderful time out to connect with UUFCC friends, eat a delicious meal, and celebrate birthdays of the month.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting. Open to any woman to walk in.

Performs for hymns and extra music during Sunday Services three times a month.

Ten Thousand Villages is planning a three-day holiday sale at the Unitarian Fellowship on November 21, 22, and 23. Since the store has closed, this will be an opportunity for the local community to support international fair-trade and shop for the holidays. We plan to have a wide variety of artisan goods, coffee, chocolate, tea, and heirloom quality rugs from Bunyaad. We’re more than a store, We’re a global maker-to-market movement that addresses economic injustice. Because every handcrafted object has a life of meaning behind it. We’re a way for you to shop with intention for ethically-sourced handcrafted wares - and to [...]

Ten Thousand Villages is planning a three-day holiday sale at the Unitarian Fellowship on November 21, 22, and 23. Since the store has closed, this will be an opportunity for the local community to support international fair-trade and shop for the holidays. We plan to have a wide variety of artisan goods, coffee, chocolate, tea, and heirloom quality rugs from Bunyaad. We’re more than a store, We’re a global maker-to-market movement that addresses economic injustice. Because every handcrafted object has a life of meaning behind it. We’re a way for you to shop with intention for ethically-sourced handcrafted wares - and to [...]

EJL’s mission is to establish a powerful social justice coalition that actively advocates for and promotes equity for marginalized populations. We are committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by communities of color, individuals who identify as women, LGBTQ+ individuals, promoting accessibility for people with disabilities, respecting and supporting individuals of all religions, and bridging the socioeconomic gap through equitable education.