by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Jul 11, 2021 | Scoop
Over 200 congregants had a splendid afternoon bidding farewell to Rev. Mark Ward, our lead minister who retired after 17 years of service to UUCA. Here’s Mark’s remarks to you, as well as the prayer he wrote for us: Thank you, thank you to everyone who was...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | May 3, 2021 | Scoop
We had a great time at our May Day celebration on an absolutely beautiful day. The Beltane ritual featured the arrival of the May Goddess and the Green Man with much “dancing” (seriously no skill required) and waving of scarves. It was a happy...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Apr 28, 2021 | Scoop
A sculpture for the Memorial Garden was designed and donated by UUCA member and metal artist Gail Hyde. Gail uses found metal and repurposes these items into art. The sculpture is called Perennial and was installed on April 27. Come by and check it out!
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Apr 15, 2021 | Scoop, Uncategorized
Thanks to Chief Organizer Marta Reese and her planning team of Margaret McAlister and Connie Silver, upwards of 100 UUCAers gathered in person to join in on a Flower Communion and generally just enjoy the whole in-person thing. Beautiful weather, Maria’s food...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Mar 26, 2021 | Scoop
Through the generous donations from UUCA members and others, a total of $5535 was donated for the Mel Hetland Scholarship in January and February. Mel Hetland was a member of UUCA and a local educator. When he died, UUCA members set up a scholarship in his name...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Mar 15, 2021 | Scoop
Susan Steffe and Rebecca Bringle led a book discussion group of Welcoming the Unwelcome by Pema Chodron, the acclaimed American Buddhist nun who for years has been the principal teacher at Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia. There were fourteen members who met biweekly for 5...
