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Sunday Service:

February 5, 11:00 a.m.

"Wholeness and Family Life" - Rev. Ed Piper

Much—perhaps too much—has been written and spoken about "family values." What does this mean in the context of the Unitarian Universalist faith tradition? Immediately following this service, Ed Piper and Fran Clark will meet over a free lunch with parents and other interested adults, using Michelle Richards’ book Tending the Flame as a guide for our discussion.

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Announcements  

Inclement Weather Policy  - If any activity that appears on the UUFW monthly calendar is cancelled due to inclement weather, the outgoing message on the Fellowship’s answering machine will announce this. If the President, in consultation with the minister, decides to cancel a Sunday service, he will also initiate the Fellowship’s phone tree (through the Caring Network). We will also send an e-mail to those for whom we have addresses. When in doubt call the Fellowship phone number, 540-942-5507.

We are still collecting for the Verona Food Bank - can goods and other non-perishables as well as winter clothing all sizes. If a box is not in the entry way of the Fellowship please bring them to the RE building and see Fran Clark.

The Adult Religious Education Class, "The Pursuit of Happiness" – meets again on Feb 8 and 22 . Ed Piper will  lead this class based on Jonathan Haidt's book, The Happiness Hypothesis. Folks who attend this first session will decide about the scheduling of future sessions. The World Religious class previously scheduled for this time will be rescheduled later in the spring.

The Third Sunday Potluck Lunch will be February 19th. Our theme will be "Romance" with Food Plan C: A-G main dish, H-M dessert or bread, N-Z vegetable or salad. Remember to bring enough to feed at least 8 people and please be faithful to the above noted category.

Next Parent Group meeting will be Sunday Feb 5th following service at 12:30. Lunch will be provided as well as childcare.  Please let Fran know if you plan to attend.

Newcomer Seminar, February 5 and 19

Led by Rev. Ed Piper and UUFW lay leaders, the seminar is designed mainly for those who are thinking about joining our Fellowship, but it is also open to anyone interested in learning about our movement’s history, current issues, and membership responsibilities. Those who are new to Unitarian Universalism are expected to attend both sessions, and anyone with previous membership in a UU congregation should attend at least the second session. Each seminar participant will receive a copy of 100 Questions That Non-Members Ask About Unitarian Universalism as a resource for our discussions. Meet in the minister’s study in the RE House.

Sunday, Feb. 5, 9:15-10:30 a.m. "Unitarian Universalism: History and Principles

Sunday, Feb. 19, 9:15-10:30 a.m. "Our Fellowship: History, Organization, and Membership"

"Save the Date! March 4 will be UUFW’s first official "Guest Sunday" in which all members will be encouraged to intentionally ask someone in their life (friend, neighbor, co-worker, acquaintance, etc.) to attend UUFW services with them. This is a Membership Committee idea in order to help get our word out, and we hope to have 2 "Guest Sundays" a year in the future. Of course we welcome guests any and every Sunday, but the focus of these particular Sundays will be on having more guests than usual. Guest Sundays will also be an opportunity for you to ask those in your life who you just feel deep down may have a UU heart/soul/mindset, but they just never got around to looking us up or taking that step to visit. Coming with you might be the inspiration/knowledge they need. Rev. Ed’s sermon topic that date will also be more specific to newcomers. Let’s fill up all our extra chairs on March 4!"

Be sure to check out the Social Action page,  link above,  for additional up-coming activities or click here. 

Food Cards - Think About It !  If 100 members would use food cards for $200.00 monthly for their purchase of food,gas.meds,and other items the Fellowship would at the 5% return increase our income by $12,000 per year. The cost to you the member --- zero - The benefit to your Fellowship - additional income to take care of such things as window replacement on the RE building. Eat mindfully - Buy with Food Cards


Click here to see the UUFW Calendar for this month for additional UUFW Activities.
 

 

Welcome! 

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waynesboro is dedicated to promoting progressive spiritual values in the Shenandoah Valley.  As a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association we are committed to promoting the spiritual growth of our members and supporting the cause of social justice in our local, national and global communities.  Our mission can be summarized in four words: exploring, caring, nurturing and sharing.

EXPLORING – We provide a place and an atmosphere where people may practice liberal religion founded upon individual freedom of belief. Each of us is responsible for our personal spiritual journey.

CARING – We offer emotional and spiritual support within a caring community of members and friends.

NURTURING – We provide a nurturing environment where children can question and grow to develop their own religious beliefs.

SHARING – We embrace the cause of a united world community through love and service to humanity.

We cherish diversity.  Our members represent a wide variety of religious perspectives and worldviews.  We promote the full participation of persons without regard to race, color, sex, disability,  affectional or sexual orientation, age, or national origin.  As a Welcoming Congregation we invite gay and lesbian people to “come as you are.”  Our facilities are fully accessible to persons with physical disabilities.

Come check us out!  Our Sunday morning service and religious education classes begin at 11:00 a.m. from September through May and 10:00 during the summer months.  Childcare is provided for infants and toddlers.  If you are bringing a child for the first time, we encourage you to arrive 15 minutes early. 

We hope to see you soon.  In the meantime, we invite you to explore the links on this website to learn more about us.


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