UU Family News
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This Sunday, May 31st - Lessons about Light & Love with some prep for John's Going Away Party on 6/7...yeah that's right...6/7, 6/7, 6/7...she wrote 6/7 🤭 (When you know, you know.. and parents of middle schoolers..they know!)
- Note from the DFM - Y'all are loved and missed! Can't wait to see you tomorrow!
Save the Dates - Sunday, June 7th is John's Going Away Party, the Volunteer Thank You Breakfast, the Annual Meeting, and the UU Sing Along . This is a Sunday you don't want to miss!
- Reminder to Pledge - knowing how much you'll give, helps us plan for the year ahead. Please fill out this form.
- Uniquely UU Events & Volunteer Opportunities - Pride Fest, Chalice Camps, Camps at the Mountain Retreat Center, and more!
This Sunday, we’re turning up the light and the love!
Kids will explore some of the joyful traditions that make Unitarian Universalism special including lighting the chalice, our very own flaming symbol of hope, courage, and community.
We will be making chalices that the kids can take home.
Families can expect laughter, creativity, meaningful conversation, and glowing inspiration as we celebrate the big idea at the heart of being a UU: Our Faith is Love in Action!
When we act with love, everybody shines brighter!
Dear UU Family,
I miss you all and am really looking forward to reconnecting tomorrow! I've been away celebrating my niece's graduation from Hollins and then attending the Homecoming gathering at The Mountain. Both experiences were wonderful, but there's no place like home, and I'm excited to see you and the kids again.
This newsletter is a little longer than usual because summer is bursting with uniquely UU opportunities. From Pride Fest and Chalice Camps to Family Camp at The Mountain, June and July are packed with fun, fellowship, learning, and adventure! Our UU community in these Blue Ridge Mountains is alive and thriving! I love it!
Speaking of celebrations, next Sunday, June 7, we'll kick things off at UUFH with a Volunteer Breakfast and John's Going Away Party!
Please join us from 9:00–10:00 AM before the service as we celebrate the volunteers who make Family Ministry and congregational life possible. We L💜VE our volunteers, and we can't wait to thank you for all you do.
We'll also be sending off John as he heads to Greensboro to attend UNC. John has been a member of the UUFH staff for three years, and I've known him since he was a little boy. So yes, there will almost certainly be tears in my coffee....It's unavoidable!
Watching John grow into the kind, thoughtful, dependable young man he is today has been a joy. While we're incredibly proud of him and excited for this next chapter, he will be deeply missed here at UUFH! Please join us next Sunday, June 7th, to be recognized for your volunteer service, share a meal, and help send John off with our love and best wishes.
As always, please remember that you are the reason UUFH is such a wonderful place to be on Sunday mornings. Thank you for sharing your time, your talents, and your hearts. At UUFH, you are loved, and your children are cherished.
With lots of love and gratitude,
Sunday Shae
Remember: For a more complete list of events, check out our Event Calendar: https://uufhnc.org/events/
Sunday, May 31:
- 12 PM - UUFH Summer Read Kick Off in the Fellowship Hall
Tuesday, June 2:
- 5:30 Healing Circle with Rev. George in the sanctuary or via Zoom
Saturday, June 6:
- Hendo Pride Fest in Jackson Park - signup here
Sunday, June 7th:
- 9-10 AM - Breakfast Party for John and Volunteers
- 10:30-11:30 AM Service & Sunday School
- 12 PM Annual Meeting in the Sanctuary
- 3 PM Sing Along led by Friction Farm in the Fellowship Hall
Saturday, June 13th:
- 10 AM Women's Discussion Group in the Fellowship Hall
June 14 and 21 - Sunday Parker is away for Professional Development. Sunday school will be led by FM staff and volunteers. Helpers are encouraged to sign up to volunteer.
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Reasons to pledge to UU Fellowship of Hendersonville:
- We create inclusive spaces where people with different beliefs can worship together harmoniously
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- We support social justice and human rights
- We welcome LGBTQ+ people and families
- We encourage open-minded questioning and lifelong learning
- We promote interfaith understanding
Summer Read Kickoff is this Sunday, May 31st
Inspired by the UU Common Read, we will inaugurate the new UUFH Summer Read beginning on May 31st in the Fellowship Hall.
In order to deepen our understanding of the centrality of love in our new UUA Article II, we will read together the collection of essays in the volume, “Love at the Center: Unitarian Universalist Theologies”, edited by UUA President Dr. Sofía Betancourt.
This year our curriculum will be simplified to focus on sharing and interactive discussion. The series of four sessions will be at 12:30 - 2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall on: May 31, June 28, July 12, Aug 23.
Click here to order a copy of the book, or if you need a free copy of the book, email Sunday Shae.
Sunday Shae Parker, M.Ed
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