“The times are urgent; let us slow down.” ~Dr. Bayo Akomolafe In 2004, two scientists, Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain published their research about the extraordinary number of centenarians (people who live to be over 100) in Sardinia, Italy. They drew a circle around the areas with a high number of elders and call […]
Member Engagement at OUUC
by Sara Lewis, Director of Religious Education and Faith Development Last Sunday we held a Q&A on Membership Engagement, to get some ideas of how we are doing in this area and what we could do to become even more engaging and welcoming in the future. Those who attended shared their own experiences, what had […]
Taking Care
Stewardship: tending or taking care of something of value; careful and responsible management This month is the stewardship drive at OUUC, the time when we are asked to share our gifts with the OUUC community and congregation. In this time of pandemic, I hope that you have experienced continued connection with OUUC even though it […]
Showing Up for Reproductive Justice
Last Saturday many from OUUC came out on a beautiful afternoon to march and rally for reproductive justice. It was a well attended event, with powerful and heartbreaking testimonials shared by people who support reproductive justice for all. One action that was suggested to participants is to contact our congressional representative, Marilyn Strickland, and let […]
Ritual of Remembrance – Fire to Ashes
“We are what we remember.” ~ Rabbi Evan Moffic On July 31, about 80 people gathered in the north parking lot at OUUC to remember together. On that sunny day, we mingled with masks on, seeing each other, being together as we hadn’t been for some time. Together we experienced a ritual of remembering […]
