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Outreach Collections Update

by UUFH

The recent “Dreamers” Social Justice Outreach Collection raised a total of $3,123.02. Of this amount, $2,810.72 will go to sponsoring Dreamers Scholarships, and $312.30 (10%) will go to the SJOT Holdback Fund. The Team thanks all who contributed to this worthy endeavor. Per Rev. Judith Long, since its beginnings at UUFH in 2012, more than […]

Upcoming Event: Music Week

by UUFH

“Mind, Body and Spirit in Harmony” April 21-26, The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center, Highlands, NC Friction Farm and Joe Jencks of Brother Sun, both of whom have performed at UUFH, will be among the facilitators. Participants of all musical skill levels are invited. There will be concerts, workshops, sing-alongs, and more. Lodging is provided. […]

Social Justice Workshop Announcement

by UUFH

Saturday, June 1 UUFH and SJOT will host a Social Justice Workshop sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of North Carolina (UUJMNC)/UU Forward Together with Rev. John Saxon, Executive Director. The workshop, “Becoming a Justice-Making Congregation”, will give WNC UU social justice leaders and activists the tools they need to increase their skills, capacity, […]

Getting to Know Our New UUs – Welcome!

by UUFH

Members: Mike and Virginia Erwin Mike and Virginia moved to Weaverville in 2012, and then on to wonderful Hendersonville last April. They are enjoying the area, meeting such interesting people. Virginia: Before retiring, I was a voice teacher for over 30 years. I have taught all ages from 8 to 80—very fun. I also was […]

Who Does What?

by UUFH

Chuck and Becky Elston When Becky and Chuck Elston joined UUFH, they decided together to make this church the focus of their volunteering. And what gifts of leadership, talent, inspiration, kindness, and laughter they’ve brought to us over the years! Chuck chaired the Membership Committee before serving as UUFH President in 2014-15. His current responsibilities […]

Musings from the Music Mouse

by UUFH

Many members of the UUFH choir also sing in one or more other choirs. We have several members of the Carolina Concert Choir, among others. Some are part of Flat Rock Playhouse or are open to ad hoc groups directed by such local musicians as Robert Hudson. Choir members learn far more than how to […]

Committee on Ministries

by UUFH

The Fellowship has been served by two ordained ministers: the Rev. Charles Grady, who was part-time, and the Rev. Jim McKinley, who has been the full-time minister for more than twenty years. As Jim’s ministry comes to an end with his retirement, the Fellowship is seeking an interim minister who will serve for two years. […]

Misty Mountain Cupps of UUFH

by UUFH

Some Wiccans, Pagans and Witches see the Goddess and God as aspects of the One. Our ability to comprehend the universe and the world around us is limited,and viewing the Divine as masculine and feminine aspects of the One Universal power helps us understand this energy a little better. We accept that different aspects of […]

An Invitation to Share Your Talent!

by UUFH

We may have an exciting opportunity for you! An invitation is extended to all in the congregation who have a talent they’d like to share with the children over the summer. We are looking for people to sign up for a Sunday and teach something they are passionate about, something you think children might be […]

UUFH Easter Breakfast and Service

by UUFH

Sunday, April 21, 9:30am, Fellowship Hall Choir members are invited to come at 9:15am Everyone is invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast of quiche, muffins and fruit before our Easter Service begins at 10:30. Our Family Ministry Program will host the event, which is an annual fundraiser for the Family Ministry Activity Fund. Join us […]