Topic: Family

Creating Ourselves

This service at the beginning of the school year is dedicated to the teachers and others who work with children.  They are especially important if a child’s homelife is less than desired.  Research shows that children who do well in spite of disadvantaged childhoods or dysfunctional parents … read more.

The Abundance of Community

It has been said that It takes a village to raise a child.  The UUFM has been that village for our family. We will share what this has meant for us on our journey through foster care to adoption.

 

Soul Matters Monthly Theme: What does it … read more.

Our Sanctuary

Our Fellowship, our beautiful A-frame building, is more than a physical sanctuary. Our Fellowship, that inverted canoe we heft together, provides the companionship that enables us to gather strength for the work of justice our faith calls us to do in the wider world. Today … read more.

Make Yourself at Home

A sense of home is important to all of us, both a physical and an emotional place of comfort and security. Home is a sanctuary from the press of the outside world, with its demands on our time and our inner peace. But what can … read more.

Mother’s Day – What is a Mother?

Mother’s Day is a day that we celebrate those people in our lives who have given us life. Lisa Myers, United Theological Seminary, will take us on an exploration of the idea of “Mothering” within the emergence of New Life.

Lisa Myers is in her third … read more.

The Care and Feeding of a New Minister

So, after almost nine months, with a lot of effort (made easier by the great story we can tell about ourselves), we’ve actually done it-we looked for a minister who would be the best partner for us as we grow still further in nourishing our … read more.

Sunday Service Canceled

Because of the severely cold weather we have made the decision to cancel the Sunday service and other activities tomorrow morning, December 31, 2017.

 

Best wishes to stay dry, safe, and warm.

Wishing you a happy and restful Sunday and a Happy New Year.

Life is a Work of Art

 

This presentation about the power of creativity in later life draws on research, personal stories, and vivid illustrations. If we stimulate our brains, we continue to grow dendrites, even in old age. Fischer shares her own experience of launching her art career around age … read more.

Beginnings and Ending: The Circle of Life

Why are the transitions in our lives often some of the most difficult times we will ever experience? Whether they mark a loss or a gain, whether they are exciting or mournful, whether they are all of these things at the same time, transitions can … read more.

Family Memories – Family Stories

Children love hearing the childhood stories of their parents. Remembering and sharing our individual and family histories can give us a better understanding of our selves and of each other. Sharing our memories and stories with friends also helps to build community. We will ask … read more.