“Open mine eyes that I may see visions of truth Thou hast for me. Open mine eyes. Illumine me, Spirit Divine.” However you connect with that spirit at the great turning of one year into another, music is part of it. The sound of voices blending in harmony. The sound of lutes, guitars, flutes, and […]
Social Justice Team member, Daniel Benavides, is seeking gently used blankets and contributions to purchase blankets and heaters for distribution to seasonal migrant workers through Blue Ridge Community Health. Monetary donations should be made to Daniel via direct contact. Blanket donations should be left in the bin beneath the SJOT Display in Fellowship Hall. Please share: on […]
Mitten Tree Baby it’s getting cold outside! We start our annual mitten, scarf, and glove drive to share with the Migrant Health Clinic. Please bring yours any time this month. Guest At Your Table Boxes and Envelopes Are Available From the Northern Triangle of Central America, to deserts of Mexico and Arizona, to detention centers […]
On the outside chance that you have just arrived from a long stay in another culture, I state the obvious: this year’s Holiday Season has begun. The pressure and emotions I feel and that I experience from people around me let me know that the rush is well under way. There are festivities and celebrations, large […]
During this season of celebration for the end of one year and the beginning of another, we’re grateful for all who participate in our music programs. Whether you’ve attended one or more of the concerts at the Fellowship, joined in during a worship service centered on singing from our hymnals, or listened to an anthem […]
People who have recently joined this faith community often have questions about how we choose our ministers. UU congregations ordain our ministers once they have attained a Master of Divinity degree and met with the Ministerial Fellowship Committee. The MFC decides whether someone has the knowledge, skills, and attributes we seek in our ministers, and […]
Although it may seem early in the holiday season, we’re asking that you turn your thoughts toward gift-giving. As you may know, we voted on a budget that includes $4,000 as income that needs to be raised during the current fiscal year if we are to meet our needs. To address this need, the Board has […]
After six years of making care shawls and lap robes for those at UUFH who are dealing with illness or having a hard time, the Care Shawl group has disbanded. We thank the members of this group for their lovely handknit and crocheted contributions to the well-being of our congregants. The Pastoral Associates will attempt […]
Your generosity in our November collection totaled $1568.65. Of this amount, 10% will transfer to the SJOT Fund for donations to local causes furthering Social Justice. The balance will be distributed as follows: $200 to The Immigration Network, and $605.88 each to El Centro and Pisgah Legal Services. Each of these groups serves our immigrant […]
Originally from New York City, Barbara and Michael retired to WNC last year after 30 years with the Foreign Service, working with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Yates both enjoy travel – and that’s a good thing since, in their work, they lived in nine different countries! But they are not really […]