UU Family News

This Sunday - Bonfires and Beltane Lessons

Next Sunday - Mother's Day Service (No Sunday School)

Save the Dates - Neighboring Faiths Trip, May Marke, and more!

Photo Highlights - So many sweet and meaningful moments in April!

Uniquely UU Events - Lunch & Learn with Rev. George, Open Mic & Coffee House, May Market,

Many Flames, Many Faiths: An Exploration of Bonfires

From Holika Dahan in Hinduism to Lag BaOmer in Judaism, and from Celtic seasonal fires to the Easter Vigil, people have long gathered around flames to make meaning and celebrate community. This Sunday, we’ll explore these traditions together and the stories they carry. And don’t worry! We’ll keep the fire extinguisher nearby… just in case our enthusiasm gets a little too lit.

"Let there be fire!" (...and a mom nearby with water!)

UU Kids burning their worries away during a fire ceremony.

https://uufhnc.org/service/honoring-the-first-mothers-day/

Mother's Day (No RE or Sunday School)

For Mother's Day, families are invited to participate in the service upstairs in the sanctuary from 10:30 to 11:30. Information about the service is available here.

There will not be any staff or volunteer-led religious education classes or Sunday school lessons on this day. Parents are invited to visit the RE classrooms or play on the Shoemaker playground if they like. Many thanks in advance for being thoughtful stewards of our shared spaces.

Mark Your Calendars - May is going to be a-may-zing!

May 3 - Beltane & Bonfires, Lunch & Learn with Rev. George

May 10 - Mother's Day (No Sunday School or RE Classes Today)

May 16 - Open Mic & Coffee House 6:30-8:30 PM in the FH

May 17 - Neighboring Faiths Trip to St. Paul's Tabernacle AME Zion,

Flower Communion Intergenerational Service,

Volunteer Fair during Coffee Hour

May 23 - May Day Market 10-2 in the UUFH parking lot

May 24 - Pottery and Principles Part 1 with Travis Watts

Coming to UU regularly helps kids feel connected and confident.

UU Fellowship of Hendersonville

Group Photo on Easter Morning

Freeze tag on the Shoemaker Playground at UUFH - Spring 2026

Good times on the Shoemaker Playground

Freeze-tag fun in the sun! UU kids and FM staff.

First Time Lighting the Chalice

Big Sister is there for emotional support. 😊

Mrs. Honey made some fantastic bowls...

...and some fantastic UU kids painted them for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser

UU Kids = Artisans

Painting Bowls for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser

How Many Bangs in the Bag Monster?

UUs at the Earth Day Festival on Main Street...Oh and the answer is 500!

Yay Friction Farm!

UU Musicians Rocking the Earth Day Fest Stage 2026

UU Kids Enjoying Ice Cream at the Earth Day Fest

These 3 have been pals since they were babies in the UU nursery, and Mrs. Vicki was DRE.

Event Information

UU May Market

When?

Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM

Where?

Unitarian Universalist Church, Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, NC, USA

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2 hands of different colors with heart in the middle

Neighboring Faiths Trip to St. Paul's

Join members of the Family Ministry for a Neighboring Faiths trip to St. Paul's Tabernacle AME Zion, a local congregation on 6th that is part of a historic denomination known for its legacy in civil rights and abolition. This congregation, like ours, is committed to faith, community, and social justice, values we share as Unitarian Universalists. This trip is a chance to say thank you and farewell to Rev. Terry Young.

Sunday Shae Parker, M.Ed

Director of Family Ministry (she/her/hers)

Email: sundayshaeparker@uufhnc.org

Phone: (828)435-2655

Visit the Family Ministry webpage: https://uufhnc.org/families/

Checkout the Family Ministry newsletter archives: https://app.smore.com/u/uufh-family-ministry

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