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4 events,
9:00 am - Forum: Adult Ed and Discussion
9:00 am - Forum: Adult Ed and Discussion
Education issues in our district today - Speaker: Elizabeth Motsinger - Elisabeth Motsinger, the longest standing school board member, and Alex Bohannon, the newest board member, will be discussing current issues in our district. Come with your questions and concerns! Join online here –> https://uufws.org/virtual-forum
10:30 am - Sunday Worship Service
10:30 am - Sunday Worship Service
“Building Connection in a Time of Disconnection” - Our society is severely split along political, social, and religious boundaries. Some social forces, such as the news networks, social media (like Facebook), and political groups (nothing helps raise money more than combative partisanship), reinforce this severe polarization. The negative emotions of these influences affect us all – including directly impacting our health. So how do we find, nurture, strengthen, and maintain connections in such a hostile social environment? Why is it so important to do so? I will explore these questions this Sunday. Speaker: Rev. Ed Brock, Worship Leader: Paul Kaliser
8:30 pm - YoUUngish Group
8:30 pm - YoUUngish Group
YoUUngish is a Fellowship group for members and friends in the 21(ish) - 40 (ish) age group. In the spirit of supportive connection, we will have virtual YoUUngish meetings on Zoom every Sunday at 8:30 pm. Follow this link to participate: https://uufws.org/virtual-youungish-sundayevenings and email Alicia Marsh at youungish@uufws.org for the password.
4 events,
10:00 am - Auction Drop Off
10:00 am - Auction Drop Off
The Auction Team is now taking your donations for our Silent, Fixed-Price, and Live 2021 auction items. You may bring your donations to the UU on Monday through Thursday from 10:00 – to 3:00. All donations must be received by September 23, 2021, at 3:00 pm. For those who need an evening drop off we will be available from 5:30 to 7:30 on Sept. 15th and 22nd. Donation forms can be found by clicking HERE or at the donation table in the UU foyer.
11:00 am - Meditation Mindfulness Mondays Are Multi-Platform
11:00 am - Meditation Mindfulness Mondays Are Multi-Platform
Weather permitting, gatherings of Meditation Mindfulness will be multi-platform beginning September 20.. The August 30, September 6, and September 13 sessions will be Zoom-only. The Zoom link will stay the same for those who’d prefer to join digitally. Anyone who shows up at the Fellowship at 11 am on Mondays beginning September 20 will walk the Fellowship grounds for a walking meditation or find a quiet spot to sit during the meditation portion of the gathering. We will follow the Board’s approved safety guidelines for outdoor gathering. If the weather prevents us from meeting on the Fellowship grounds, an announcement will be made by noon that day on Facebook and on that day’s website calendar entry. This meditation hour is open to everyone who practices any form of meditation. If you’re not someone who practices meditation/mindfulness but you’re interested and you want to know more, this program is also for you. The hour begins with a chalice lighting followed by an extended check-in. The check-in flows into a discussion of meditation/mindfulness challenges, successes, and resources. Then we meditate silently for 20 minutes and come back together to wish each other well and to extinguish the chalice. Whether you have a long established practice, are a novice, or would just like to know more–you are welcome at this weekly gathering. If you’re unable to attend but you want to know more, email Caron at coordinator@uufws.org. Join here: https://uufws.org/virtual-meditation-mindfulness
6:30 pm - Q and Friends Monthly Picnic
6:30 pm - Q and Friends Monthly Picnic
Q and Friends continues its monthly picnic in the parking lot. It's quite elegant. All LGBTQ+ folks and allies are invited. Bring your dinner, beverage, and chair. Enjoy the casual conversation and reconnect or meet someone new. New people always welcome! Weather isn't an issue because we have a room reserved inside.
4 events,
4:00 pm - Committee on Ministry Meeting
4:00 pm - Committee on Ministry Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Committee on Ministry occurs on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4 PM. It is not open to others outside of COM members.
6:30 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
6:30 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem! We’re glad you found your way here! We invite you to explore the Fellowship more deeply, considering where you are on your life’s journey and how the Fellowship can be a resource in your ongoing search for meaning. One way to engage is to participate in our Pathways to Belonging program. Alongside other newcomers and in collaboration with Fellowship members, leaders, and staff, these sessions are designed to provide you with an experience of Unitarian Universalism—not just information about it.
2 events,
3 events,
9:00 am - Coffee Chat
9:00 am - Coffee Chat
Gather for conversation and catching up over a cup of coffee or your beverage of choice . Please continue to bring your own beverage for now. We are unable to Zoom from the patio at this time. We hope to return to multiplatform options in October. Please check back here for updates.
6:30 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
6:30 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem! We’re glad you found your way here! We invite you to explore the Fellowship more deeply, considering where you are on your life’s journey and how the Fellowship can be a resource in your ongoing search for meaning. One way to engage is to participate in our Pathways to Belonging program. Alongside other newcomers and in collaboration with Fellowship members, leaders, and staff, these sessions are designed to provide you with an experience of Unitarian Universalism—not just information about it.
3 events,
5:00 pm - Are you ready to BID?
Check out the Auction catalog and start choosing the items you want to win. The Silent Auction begins at 5 p.m. October 1 and runs until 5 p.m. October 10. Whether your strategy in the Silent Auction is to bid early and often or hold back to the last minute to place your bid, we have over 400 items you need to choose among. There are parties, vacation homes, housewares, art, collectibles, and much, much more. Join the fun at the Live Auction on Saturday, October 9. Be a Bidder! Support the Fellowship!
11:00 am - Friday Joys With Norma Jean
11:00 am - Friday Joys With Norma Jean
Come share a joy that you experienced this week. Each Friday at 11, we’ll light the chalice and take turns sharing our joyful experiences to kick off the weekend. Did you get that great parking space at the grocery store? Did you connect with a long lost friend? Did you start a new hobby? All joys, big and small, are welcome. If you don’t have a joy to share, join us anyway and bask in the positivity! We look forward to joyful sharing! Click to join the meeting: https://uufws.org/virtual1-Friday_Joys
3 events,
9:00 am - Bethabara Park “Big Sweep” Creek Clean-up
9:00 am - Bethabara Park “Big Sweep” Creek Clean-up
Please sign-up to help clean Bethabara Creek as part of W-S Big Sweep Waterway Clean-Up on October 2, 2021 from 9am-noon. We will meet at Bethabara Visitor Center parking lot 2147 Bethabara Rd W.S. Also, W.S. will provide water/snacks and required masks and gloves, with limit of 25 people. Feel free to contact Jim Norris […]
9 events,
9:00 am - Forum: Adult Ed and Discussion
9:00 am - Forum: Adult Ed and Discussion
How Communities of Faith Can Support Our Friends, Families and Congregants Living with Mental Illness - Speaker: Andy Hagler, Executive Director, Mental Health Association in Forsyth County - Mental illness is something people have – it does not define who they are. Persons living with mental illness – just like any other major illness – can lead full, productive lives. Andy Hagler, Executive Director, Mental Health Association in Forsyth County, will talk and lead a discussion about ways communities of faith can help those living with mental illness find acceptance, support and the empowerment to lead fulfilling, productive lives. Join online here –> https://uufws.org/virtual-forum
10:30 am - Sunday Worship Service
10:30 am - Sunday Worship Service
Telling Our Stories as a Form of Sacred Resistance - Have you ever told your life story? Yuri had an opportunity to write one several years ago when they organized a project to publish a book, Unitarian Universalists of Color: Stories of Struggle, Courage, Love, and Faith. The project changed how they understood their life and their purpose. Yuri continues exploring how they have been formed by their personal, local, and global stories. This is a spiritual practice, a sacred resistance. Speaker: Yuri Yamamoto, Worship Leader: Ellen Gelbin
1:00 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
1:00 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem! We’re glad you found your way here! We invite you to explore the Fellowship more deeply, considering where you are on your life’s journey and how the Fellowship can be a resource in your ongoing search for meaning. One way to engage is to participate in our Pathways to Belonging program. Alongside other newcomers and in collaboration with Fellowship members, leaders, and staff, these sessions are designed to provide you with an experience of Unitarian Universalism—not just information about it.
1:45 pm - Playground Pals
1:45 pm - Playground Pals
Join Rowan on the playground for fun with friends. Parents/guardians may choose to bring a lawn chair and visit with other families while children play or opt to leave children under Rowan’s watchful eye while you engage in the adult RE activity on the grounds. You can drop children off on the playground as early as 1:45pm and return for them no later than 3:15pm. Enjoy Fellowship programming, visit with friends, or have a moment of solitude, but please remain on the Fellowship grounds while your children are at Playground Pals. Sign up for Playground Pals in advance at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090444AAAB28A57-playground
2:00 pm - Tai Chi with Misako Kay
2:00 pm - Tai Chi with Misako Kay
Misako returns to the Fellowship grounds once again to share her time and talents! Join her on October 3 & 24 and November 14 & 28. Bring a mask and prepare to spread out. No previous experience required. Questions about Tai Chi? Email Caron at coordinator@uufws.org. RElax, REengage, REconnect: Fall Programming on the Fellowship Grounds - It’s been a challenging time for many of us, for our congregation, and for the greater community. Let’s take time this autumn to RElax, REengage and REconnect with the Fellowship community. Every Sunday in October and November, at 2 pm you’re invited to interactive outdoor experiences as we cope creatively with change. All ages and stages are welcome! ALL events subject to weather conditions. Rain or extremely wet conditions will require cancellation which will be posted by noon each Sunday on the website calendar and on the Facebook UUFWS Discussion Group page. Questions? Email Pam Lepley, Mignon Dobbins or Caron Armstrong.
8:30 pm - YoUUngish Group
8:30 pm - YoUUngish Group
YoUUngish is a Fellowship group for members and friends in the 21(ish) - 40 (ish) age group. In the spirit of supportive connection, we will have virtual YoUUngish meetings on Zoom every Sunday at 8:30 pm. Follow this link to participate: https://uufws.org/virtual-youungish-sundayevenings and email Alicia Marsh at youungish@uufws.org for the password.
4 events,
11:00 am - Meditation Mindfulness Mondays Are Multi-Platform
11:00 am - Meditation Mindfulness Mondays Are Multi-Platform
Weather permitting, gatherings of Meditation Mindfulness will be multi-platform beginning September 20.. The August 30, September 6, and September 13 sessions will be Zoom-only. The Zoom link will stay the same for those who’d prefer to join digitally. Anyone who shows up at the Fellowship at 11 am on Mondays beginning September 20 will walk the Fellowship grounds for a walking meditation or find a quiet spot to sit during the meditation portion of the gathering. We will follow the Board’s approved safety guidelines for outdoor gathering. If the weather prevents us from meeting on the Fellowship grounds, an announcement will be made by noon that day on Facebook and on that day’s website calendar entry. This meditation hour is open to everyone who practices any form of meditation. If you’re not someone who practices meditation/mindfulness but you’re interested and you want to know more, this program is also for you. The hour begins with a chalice lighting followed by an extended check-in. The check-in flows into a discussion of meditation/mindfulness challenges, successes, and resources. Then we meditate silently for 20 minutes and come back together to wish each other well and to extinguish the chalice. Whether you have a long established practice, are a novice, or would just like to know more–you are welcome at this weekly gathering. If you’re unable to attend but you want to know more, email Caron at coordinator@uufws.org. Join here: https://uufws.org/virtual-meditation-mindfulness
6 events,
6:00 pm - Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting
6:00 pm - Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting
Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting
6:30 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
6:30 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem! We’re glad you found your way here! We invite you to explore the Fellowship more deeply, considering where you are on your life’s journey and how the Fellowship can be a resource in your ongoing search for meaning. One way to engage is to participate in our Pathways to Belonging program. Alongside other newcomers and in collaboration with Fellowship members, leaders, and staff, these sessions are designed to provide you with an experience of Unitarian Universalism—not just information about it.
7:00 pm - Happy Beat Drumming
7:00 pm - Happy Beat Drumming
Happy Beat Drumming will be offering West African Drumming classes at the UUFWS every other Tuesday evening from 9/7/21 - 12/7/21. The classes run 90 minutes and start at 7PM. This is an excellent opportunity to join a loving community of people while learning about West African culture and rhythm as well as reaping the health and spiritual benefits of drumming. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the classes. All levels of experience are welcome and we have djembes you can borrow for classes or rent to take home. Sign up for a series of four classes for $50. The drop-in rate is $15 per class. Please call ahead if you need to borrow a drum. Direct all inquiries by phone call or text to Rachel at (336) 880-3536.
4 events,
6:00 pm - Poor Peoples Campaign (NC) Triad Circle Monthly Meeting
6:00 pm - Poor Peoples Campaign (NC) Triad Circle Monthly Meeting
The Poor Peoples Campaign (PPC), works for the poor and other progressive ideals. UUFWS Social Action Committee promotes the monthly NC PPC Triad Circle (zoom) meetings, which are on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30pm. Please check us out at this Zoom link: https://uufws.org/virtual2-PPC-monthly
5 events,
9:00 am - Coffee Chat
9:00 am - Coffee Chat
Gather for conversation and catching up over a cup of coffee or your beverage of choice . Please continue to bring your own beverage for now. We are unable to Zoom from the patio at this time. We hope to return to multiplatform options in October. Please check back here for updates.
6:30 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
6:30 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem! We’re glad you found your way here! We invite you to explore the Fellowship more deeply, considering where you are on your life’s journey and how the Fellowship can be a resource in your ongoing search for meaning. One way to engage is to participate in our Pathways to Belonging program. Alongside other newcomers and in collaboration with Fellowship members, leaders, and staff, these sessions are designed to provide you with an experience of Unitarian Universalism—not just information about it.
7:00 pm - Climate Crisis Solutions Drawdown Study Group
7:00 pm - Climate Crisis Solutions Drawdown Study Group
Learn about solutions and practical actions that can be taken to defeat the climate crisis. Project Drawdown’s mission is to help the world reach “Drawdown”— the point in the future when levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline, thereby stopping catastrophic climate change — as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible. Join study group coordinator Gayle Goldsmith as she leads us through the 2017 Project Drawdown Review. Different from the original book, the Review focuses on solutions to climate change with actions that can be taken today. Join here: https://uufws.org/virtual1-project-drawdown-monthly
4 events,
11:00 am - Friday Joys With Norma Jean
11:00 am - Friday Joys With Norma Jean
Come share a joy that you experienced this week. Each Friday at 11, we’ll light the chalice and take turns sharing our joyful experiences to kick off the weekend. Did you get that great parking space at the grocery store? Did you connect with a long lost friend? Did you start a new hobby? All joys, big and small, are welcome. If you don’t have a joy to share, join us anyway and bask in the positivity! We look forward to joyful sharing! Click to join the meeting: https://uufws.org/virtual1-Friday_Joys
7:00 pm - Marguerite’s Coffee House Featuring Eric Bannan
7:00 pm - Marguerite’s Coffee House Featuring Eric Bannan
You are invited to a special performance by Eric Bannan that is sure to inspire us with folk music, driven by foot-tapping funk, and seasoned with the blues!
Click this link to join the live-stream https://uufws.org/virtual-coffeehouse - This is a free event open to everyone. Marguerite's Coffee House is hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem (https://uufws.org), offering free thinkers an opportunity to connect, reflect, and serve. Please contact coffeehouse@uufws.org for more information.
3 events,
9:30 am - Community Clothes Closet Reopens!
9:30 am - Community Clothes Closet Reopens!
The Clothing Closet will open July 10th and be open the second Saturday of every month, 9:30-12:30. We are now accepting donations of gently used clothing and shoes. You can drop them off in the bins at the Fellowship foyer and at the Clothing Closet. Please call 336-659-0331 or email clothescloset@uufws.org when you do so we can pick up your donation ASAP. Volunteers are needed to assist shoppers and help sort clothes at occasional work parties.
7:00 pm - Virtual LIVE Auction this Saturday night!
7:00 pm - Virtual LIVE Auction this Saturday night!
The Online SILENT AUCTION is going strong and the bids are galloping in! Go to uufws.org/auction to register and join the fun. There is a wide variety of tempting items to bid on or buy. But don't delay, the final hammer falls at 5:00 on Sunday, October 10th. The Online LIVE AUCTION is this Saturday night. Use the link uufws.org/virtual-live-auction to join the Zoom meeting. We will be going over the process for bidding at the beginning, so please try to arrive by 7:00. There are dinners, vacations, services, parties, and more so don't miss this much-anticipated annual event. The Live Auction also includes the popular Wine Pull, but you'll have to purchase your tickets in advance to be included in the drawing. Click HERE for more information and to purchase your tickets - or look for Wine Pull on the menu of the online Auction Catalog. Don't get left in the dust! For more information, visit www.uufws.org/auction.
9 events,
9:00 am - Forum: Adult Ed and Discussion
9:00 am - Forum: Adult Ed and Discussion
Book Discussion - Speaker: Ken Ostberg - Ken will discuss Eric Foner's A Short History of Reconstruction looking at the Civil War and the aftermath of the Civil War. Join online here –> https://uufws.org/virtual-forum
10:30 am - Sunday Worship Service
10:30 am - Sunday Worship Service
“Buddha and Jesus on the Meaning of Relationships” - The teachings of Buddha and Jesus include reflections on relationships. Unfortunately, these essential teachings have been largely ignored as people focus on supposedly more important aspects of their teachings. However, both Buddha and Jesus had clear and specific ideas about how relationships should be understood, experienced, and practiced. Soon, the Committee on Ministry will develop a revised, updated version of the Fellowship Covenant. This is a momentous event in the life of the Fellowship. Everyone will be invited to participate. As we engage in this process, perhaps it could be helpful to explore what some great spiritual teachers of history taught about relationships. I look forward to seeing you Sunday. Speaker: Rev. Ed Brock, Worship Leader: Riely Woosley
12:00 pm - Communion for the Body and Spirit
12:00 pm - Communion for the Body and Spirit
Bring your lunch to eat while we explore our values through poetry. We will nurture our bodies and spirits as we journey toward becoming more conscious as human beings and Unitarian Universalists. Limited to 8 participants. Sign up in advance at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090444AAAB28A57-communion
12:30 pm - Regular Monthly Social Action Council Meeting – all are welcome
12:30 pm - Regular Monthly Social Action Council Meeting – all are welcome
This is the regular monthly meeting of the Fellowship Social Action Council (SAC). All are welcome. Only officers may vote, but input is welcome from all. If you would like to add an issue to the agenda for discussion, please send an email to sac@uufws.org. Join here: https://uufws.org/virtual-social-action-council-monthly
1:00 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
1:00 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem! We’re glad you found your way here! We invite you to explore the Fellowship more deeply, considering where you are on your life’s journey and how the Fellowship can be a resource in your ongoing search for meaning. One way to engage is to participate in our Pathways to Belonging program. Alongside other newcomers and in collaboration with Fellowship members, leaders, and staff, these sessions are designed to provide you with an experience of Unitarian Universalism—not just information about it.
1:45 pm - Playground Pals
1:45 pm - Playground Pals
Join Rowan on the playground for fun with friends. Parents/guardians may choose to bring a lawn chair and visit with other families while children play or opt to leave children under Rowan’s watchful eye while you engage in the adult RE activity on the grounds. You can drop children off on the playground as early as 1:45pm and return for them no later than 3:15pm. Enjoy Fellowship programming, visit with friends, or have a moment of solitude, but please remain on the Fellowship grounds while your children are at Playground Pals. Sign up for Playground Pals in advance at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090444AAAB28A57-playground
2:00 pm - Grounds Gratitude Event
2:00 pm - Grounds Gratitude Event
Explore the Fellowship grounds, discovering what’s new and honoring the storied history of the land that has sustained us. Questions? Email Caron at coordinator@uufws.org.
8:30 pm - YoUUngish Group
8:30 pm - YoUUngish Group
YoUUngish is a Fellowship group for members and friends in the 21(ish) - 40 (ish) age group. In the spirit of supportive connection, we will have virtual YoUUngish meetings on Zoom every Sunday at 8:30 pm. Follow this link to participate: https://uufws.org/virtual-youungish-sundayevenings and email Alicia Marsh at youungish@uufws.org for the password.
3 events,
11:00 am - Meditation Mindfulness Mondays Are Multi-Platform
11:00 am - Meditation Mindfulness Mondays Are Multi-Platform
Weather permitting, gatherings of Meditation Mindfulness will be multi-platform beginning September 20.. The August 30, September 6, and September 13 sessions will be Zoom-only. The Zoom link will stay the same for those who’d prefer to join digitally. Anyone who shows up at the Fellowship at 11 am on Mondays beginning September 20 will walk the Fellowship grounds for a walking meditation or find a quiet spot to sit during the meditation portion of the gathering. We will follow the Board’s approved safety guidelines for outdoor gathering. If the weather prevents us from meeting on the Fellowship grounds, an announcement will be made by noon that day on Facebook and on that day’s website calendar entry. This meditation hour is open to everyone who practices any form of meditation. If you’re not someone who practices meditation/mindfulness but you’re interested and you want to know more, this program is also for you. The hour begins with a chalice lighting followed by an extended check-in. The check-in flows into a discussion of meditation/mindfulness challenges, successes, and resources. Then we meditate silently for 20 minutes and come back together to wish each other well and to extinguish the chalice. Whether you have a long established practice, are a novice, or would just like to know more–you are welcome at this weekly gathering. If you’re unable to attend but you want to know more, email Caron at coordinator@uufws.org. Join here: https://uufws.org/virtual-meditation-mindfulness
12:00 pm - Committee Chair Meetings with GSTF
12:00 pm - Committee Chair Meetings with GSTF
The Governance Systems Task Force (GSTF) is hosting small group discussions with Committee Chairs regarding the policies of the Fellowship. The goal of the Governance Systems Task Force is to research and recommend changes to our policies that will clearly define both how decisions are made and who has the authority to make those decisions. We seek your feedback on how to clarify roles and means of accountability. This is an opportunity for lay leaders to help us design a system that works best for our Fellowship so that we may fulfill our mission, together. These meetings are by invitation only, however if you are not a Committee Chair but you are interested in attending, please contact Janet Loew at GSTF@uufws.org. Links for the Zoom will be sent to participants via email the morning of the event.
2 events,
6:30 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
6:30 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem! We’re glad you found your way here! We invite you to explore the Fellowship more deeply, considering where you are on your life’s journey and how the Fellowship can be a resource in your ongoing search for meaning. One way to engage is to participate in our Pathways to Belonging program. Alongside other newcomers and in collaboration with Fellowship members, leaders, and staff, these sessions are designed to provide you with an experience of Unitarian Universalism—not just information about it.
3 events,
9:00 am - Draw and Paint Outdoors on the Fellowship Grounds
9:00 am - Draw and Paint Outdoors on the Fellowship Grounds
Drop in, stay as long as you wish. Bring your art supplies, your friends and your lunch to draw or paint outdoors on the Fellowship grounds. No instruction will be provided, but encouragement from one another will be welcomed. Contact Andrea Morrison with questions or suggestions: artgallery@uufws.org, 276-755-3040 (h) or 336-325-8780 (c).
6:30 pm - Finance Committee Meeting
6:30 pm - Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee meets monthly to monitor the Fellowship's Finances. If you would like to join or attend a Finance Committee Meeting please contact Gregg Jamback, Finance Committee Chair.
5 events,
9:00 am - Coffee Chat
9:00 am - Coffee Chat
Gather for conversation and catching up over a cup of coffee or your beverage of choice . Please continue to bring your own beverage for now. We are unable to Zoom from the patio at this time. We hope to return to multiplatform options in October. Please check back here for updates.
6:30 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
6:30 pm - Pathways to Belonging: A Program for Visitors & Newcomers to the Fellowship
Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem! We’re glad you found your way here! We invite you to explore the Fellowship more deeply, considering where you are on your life’s journey and how the Fellowship can be a resource in your ongoing search for meaning. One way to engage is to participate in our Pathways to Belonging program. Alongside other newcomers and in collaboration with Fellowship members, leaders, and staff, these sessions are designed to provide you with an experience of Unitarian Universalism—not just information about it.
7:00 pm - Committee Chair Meetings with GSTF
7:00 pm - Committee Chair Meetings with GSTF
The Governance Systems Task Force (GSTF) is hosting small group discussions with Committee Chairs regarding the policies of the Fellowship. The goal of the Governance Systems Task Force is to research and recommend changes to our policies that will clearly define both how decisions are made and who has the authority to make those decisions. We seek your feedback on how to clarify roles and means of accountability. This is an opportunity for lay leaders to help us design a system that works best for our Fellowship so that we may fulfill our mission, together. These meetings are by invitation only, however if you are not a Committee Chair but you are interested in attending, please contact Janet Loew at GSTF@uufws.org. Links for the Zoom will be sent to participants via email the morning of the event.
2 events,
11:00 am - Friday Joys With Norma Jean
11:00 am - Friday Joys With Norma Jean
Come share a joy that you experienced this week. Each Friday at 11, we’ll light the chalice and take turns sharing our joyful experiences to kick off the weekend. Did you get that great parking space at the grocery store? Did you connect with a long lost friend? Did you start a new hobby? All joys, big and small, are welcome. If you don’t have a joy to share, join us anyway and bask in the positivity! We look forward to joyful sharing! Click to join the meeting: https://uufws.org/virtual1-Friday_Joys
5:45 pm - First Friday Picnic Potluck
5:45 pm - First Friday Picnic Potluck
Mark your calendars! It's not the first Friday, but it will still be our First Friday Potluck Picnic, just the same! We'll gather in the side gravel parking lot on October 15, 5:45pm to help set up, and 6pm to attend. Bringing your food to share along with dishes, utensils, beverages, and napkins (makes clean-up so much easier). We always have a lovely time, and we're really looking forward to seeing you! Summary Guidelines
1. Potlucks are pitch-in for food and for set-up (arrive 5:30ish), clean-up, and break-down. Sign up or just show up. Many hands make light work. 2 To simplify clean-up, please bring your own dishes, cutlery, napkin and serving utensil for your dish. 3. Bring enough food for approximately 4 servings per member of your party (this assumes each person eats 1 serving of at least 4 courses. 4. Please bring the recipe or a complete list of ingredients so folks can know what is safe for them to eat.
2 events,
10:30 am - Hike at Stone Mountain State Park
10:30 am - Hike at Stone Mountain State Park
October 16th (October 23rd rain date) - Join fellow UU members on an approximately 3.5 mile loop in Stone Mountain State Park. This is NOT the classic (and strenuous) Stone Mountain Loop Trail, but rather a combination of Wolf Rock Trail and Cedar Rock Trail. This hike is rated "moderate" with primarily one gentle but long incline near the beginning. We will traverse over some open rock expanses with a chance to rest and eat a lunch/snack atop Wolf Rock, with lovely views of the surrounding hills. We will also have several opportunities to view Stone Mountain itself. The end of the hike will pass by the historic Hutchinson Homestead. Optional: There is the possibility of stopping at Divine Llama Winery on the return, near East Bend, for any who are interested. This winery has a very pleasant patio with outdoor service and access to restrooms. It is also pleasant to walk through the farm and visit the llamas, and they have a food truck on site frequently on Saturdays. Contact Cynthia Braun for more information.
11:00 am - Covenant: Your Input Matters
11:00 am - Covenant: Your Input Matters
You Belong to the Fellowship, the Fellowship Belongs to You - and as an integral part of our Fellowship, your input is needed. One of the things that sets UUs apart from other religions is that we are covenantal vs. creedal. Yet the Committee on Ministry (COM) recently found that most of our members were unfamiliar with our covenant. When asking for input on incorporating the covenant more fully into all that we do, COM learned that many people find it too long and hard to remember. All members are invited to participate in a session to create a covenant that is meaningful and easier to remember. A process called Appreciative Inquiry will be used to build on our Fellowship’s strengths. Using Zoom, members will meet with facilitators in small groups then share what they learn with the full group. To participate, sign up for one of the following dates and times: Saturday, October 16 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM and Sunday, October 24 after the service from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
6 events,
9:00 am - Forum: Adult Ed and Discussion
9:00 am - Forum: Adult Ed and Discussion
Pressing Environmental Issues in the Southeast - Speaker: Patrick Hunter, SELC The Atlantic Coast Pipeline - A discussion about recent and ongoing efforts to protect the environment of the southeast in the face of a changing climate including discussion about the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Join online here –> https://uufws.org/virtual-forum
10:30 am - Sunday Worship Service
10:30 am - Sunday Worship Service
“The Moral Imperative of Ecological Awareness and Action” - This Sunday’s sermon is in honor of our Eco-Solutions Committee. As individuals and as a community, we are called to be aware of and respond with appropriate actions to the climate changes we see unfolding before our eyes. To paraphrase Rabbi Hillel, “If not us, and not now, when?” The fact that the problem seems overwhelming, that too many people do not care about it, or the notion that it is a problem for future generations, not us, are all evasions of responsibility which we must reject. We can do something, and what we do matters. This Sunday, I will discuss the moral imperative of climate awareness and action and discuss antidotes to indifference and discouragement. We will also celebrate New Member Sunday early in the service. We'll introduce and welcome members who have joined the Fellowship since January 2020. Stay after the outdoor service and welcome our newest members during coffee hour. I look forward to seeing you Sunday. Speaker: Rev. Ed Brock, Worship Leader: Orin Sadler
12:00 pm - Communion for the Body and Spirit
12:00 pm - Communion for the Body and Spirit
Bring your lunch to eat while we explore our values through poetry. We will nurture our bodies and spirits as we journey toward becoming more conscious as human beings and Unitarian Universalists. Limited to 8 participants. Sign up in advance at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090444AAAB28A57-communion
1:45 pm - Playground Pals
1:45 pm - Playground Pals
Join Rowan on the playground for fun with friends. Parents/guardians may choose to bring a lawn chair and visit with other families while children play or opt to leave children under Rowan’s watchful eye while you engage in the adult RE activity on the grounds. You can drop children off on the playground as early as 1:45pm and return for them no later than 3:15pm. Enjoy Fellowship programming, visit with friends, or have a moment of solitude, but please remain on the Fellowship grounds while your children are at Playground Pals. Sign up for Playground Pals in advance at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090444AAAB28A57-playground
2:00 pm - Grounds Gratitude Event
2:00 pm - Grounds Gratitude Event
Explore the Fellowship grounds, discovering what’s new and honoring the storied history of the land that has sustained us. Questions? Email Caron at coordinator@uufws.org.
8:30 pm - YoUUngish Group
8:30 pm - YoUUngish Group
YoUUngish is a Fellowship group for members and friends in the 21(ish) - 40 (ish) age group. In the spirit of supportive connection, we will have virtual YoUUngish meetings on Zoom every Sunday at 8:30 pm. Follow this link to participate: https://uufws.org/virtual-youungish-sundayevenings and email Alicia Marsh at youungish@uufws.org for the password.
3 events,
11:00 am - Meditation Mindfulness Mondays Are Multi-Platform
11:00 am - Meditation Mindfulness Mondays Are Multi-Platform
Weather permitting, gatherings of Meditation Mindfulness will be multi-platform beginning September 20.. The August 30, September 6, and September 13 sessions will be Zoom-only. The Zoom link will stay the same for those who’d prefer to join digitally. Anyone who shows up at the Fellowship at 11 am on Mondays beginning September 20 will walk the Fellowship grounds for a walking meditation or find a quiet spot to sit during the meditation portion of the gathering. We will follow the Board’s approved safety guidelines for outdoor gathering. If the weather prevents us from meeting on the Fellowship grounds, an announcement will be made by noon that day on Facebook and on that day’s website calendar entry. This meditation hour is open to everyone who practices any form of meditation. If you’re not someone who practices meditation/mindfulness but you’re interested and you want to know more, this program is also for you. The hour begins with a chalice lighting followed by an extended check-in. The check-in flows into a discussion of meditation/mindfulness challenges, successes, and resources. Then we meditate silently for 20 minutes and come back together to wish each other well and to extinguish the chalice. Whether you have a long established practice, are a novice, or would just like to know more–you are welcome at this weekly gathering. If you’re unable to attend but you want to know more, email Caron at coordinator@uufws.org. Join here: https://uufws.org/virtual-meditation-mindfulness
6:30 pm - Small Group Ministry – Closed Group
6:30 pm - Small Group Ministry – Closed Group
Small Group Ministry - Closed Group - Join here: https://uufws.org/virtual1-sgm-norris
7:00 pm - Committee Chair Meetings with GSTF
7:00 pm - Committee Chair Meetings with GSTF
The Governance Systems Task Force (GSTF) is hosting small group discussions with Committee Chairs regarding the policies of the Fellowship. The goal of the Governance Systems Task Force is to research and recommend changes to our policies that will clearly define both how decisions are made and who has the authority to make those decisions. We seek your feedback on how to clarify roles and means of accountability. This is an opportunity for lay leaders to help us design a system that works best for our Fellowship so that we may fulfill our mission, together. These meetings are by invitation only, however if you are not a Committee Chair but you are interested in attending, please contact Janet Loew at GSTF@uufws.org. Links for the Zoom will be sent to participants via email the morning of the event.
4 events,
12:00 pm - Committee Chair Meetings with GSTF
12:00 pm - Committee Chair Meetings with GSTF
The Governance Systems Task Force (GSTF) is hosting small group discussions with Committee Chairs regarding the policies of the Fellowship. The goal of the Governance Systems Task Force is to research and recommend changes to our policies that will clearly define both how decisions are made and who has the authority to make those decisions. We seek your feedback on how to clarify roles and means of accountability. This is an opportunity for lay leaders to help us design a system that works best for our Fellowship so that we may fulfill our mission, together. These meetings are by invitation only, however if you are not a Committee Chair but you are interested in attending, please contact Janet Loew at GSTF@uufws.org. Links for the Zoom will be sent to participants via email the morning of the event.
2:00 pm - If It Is Supposed to be User Friendly, Why Does It Hate Me?
2:00 pm - If It Is Supposed to be User Friendly, Why Does It Hate Me?
University Without Walls Announces Fall Course - Human Factors: If It Is Supposed to be User Friendly, Why Does It Hate Me? K. Michael Dresel, Ph.D. will draw on his background in Research Psychology and a career in Aviation Human Factors at Boeing to lead this course. Classes are scheduled for Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m., beginning on October 19th and concluding on November 9th . Interested participants will be able to join the class via Zoom using this link: https://uufws.org/virtual3-u-without-walls-Dresel
Here is a short video ad: https://youtu.be/XRcA1D14vi8. Please direct any questions to Mike Dresel (206-200-1759 or kmd0501@gmail.com).
7:00 pm - Happy Beat Drumming
7:00 pm - Happy Beat Drumming
Happy Beat Drumming will be offering West African Drumming classes at the UUFWS every other Tuesday evening from 9/7/21 - 12/7/21. The classes run 90 minutes and start at 7PM. This is an excellent opportunity to join a loving community of people while learning about West African culture and rhythm as well as reaping the health and spiritual benefits of drumming. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the classes. All levels of experience are welcome and we have djembes you can borrow for classes or rent to take home. Sign up for a series of four classes for $50. The drop-in rate is $15 per class. Please call ahead if you need to borrow a drum. Direct all inquiries by phone call or text to Rachel at (336) 880-3536.
3 events,
1:30 pm - Aging Well: Expanding Horizons Virtual Book Sharing Club
1:30 pm - Aging Well: Expanding Horizons Virtual Book Sharing Club
For those who would like to talk about a book that they have read, they are welcome to share that. Otherwise, they can just listen to other people sharing and ask questions/make comments as desired. Join here: https://uufws.org/virtual3_AW:EH-virtual-book-club-monthly
6:30 pm - Stewardship Committee Meeting
6:30 pm - Stewardship Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Stewardship Committee. We desperately need volunteers, so ALL are welcome to attend. We are working on the Annual Fund Drive, Planned Giving and Fellowship Engagement events. Join here: https://uufws.org/virtual3-stewardship-monthly
5 events,
9:00 am - Coffee Chat
9:00 am - Coffee Chat
Gather for conversation and catching up over a cup of coffee or your beverage of choice . Please continue to bring your own beverage for now. We are unable to Zoom from the patio at this time. We hope to return to multiplatform options in October. Please check back here for updates.
12:00 pm - Membership Committee Meeting
12:00 pm - Membership Committee Meeting
This is the monthly meeting of the Membership Committee. The goal of the Membership Committee is to create a welcoming environment with a special emphasis on visitors and new members. Meetings are on the third Thursdays at noon. Email Susan at membership@uufws.org with questions. Join here: https://uufws.org/virtual-membership-committee-monthly
6:00 pm - Board of Trustees Meeting
6:00 pm - Board of Trustees Meeting
The Board of Trustees now meets on third Thursdays to allow for increased inclusivity and transparency . Members are welcome to attend. If you'd like to speak for five minutes at the beginning of a meeting, please contact the President of the Board at president@uufws.org or call the office at 336-659-0331 at least a week in advance of the meeting to be placed on the agenda. Board minutes from past meetings are posted on the Board of Trustees page in the member section of the website (for members and supporters only). Printed copies are available to review by request in the office. Join here: https://uufws.org/virtual-board-meeting
7:00 pm - Humanism with Heart
7:00 pm - Humanism with Heart
As adherence to traditional forms of religion has declined in recent years, many have begun looking for other options to provide a sense of purpose and direction. In part because of its non-mystical and rational emphases, Stoicism has started attracting more attention. This ancient Western path is not a philosophy of esoteric knowledge or abstract subtleties. Rather, Stoicism is an approach to life that tries to answer the most important questions related to human growth and flourishing. What things are best to focus on in life? How can I effectively control my negative emotions? What is the best way to deal with adversity? How do I grow in wisdom, justice, courage, and balance? Come join us as we watch a short video on Stoic rules for daily living and then discuss this ancient but pragmatic philosophy for active people. Use this link to join the Zoom meeting https://www.uufws.org/virtual-humanism-with-heart
Humanism with Heart is hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem (https://uufws.org), offering free thinkers an opportunity to connect, reflect and serve. Please email humanism@uufws.org for more information.
1 event,
11:00 am - Friday Joys With Norma Jean
11:00 am - Friday Joys With Norma Jean
Come share a joy that you experienced this week. Each Friday at 11, we’ll light the chalice and take turns sharing our joyful experiences to kick off the weekend. Did you get that great parking space at the grocery store? Did you connect with a long lost friend? Did you start a new hobby? All joys, big and small, are welcome. If you don’t have a joy to share, join us anyway and bask in the positivity! We look forward to joyful sharing! Click to join the meeting: https://uufws.org/virtual1-Friday_Joys
0 events,
7 events,
9:00 am - Forum: Adult Ed and Discussion
9:00 am - Forum: Adult Ed and Discussion
On Writing Fiction - Speaker: Janet Joyner, Poet, Fiction Writer - Janet has two books, a short story collection and a 5th book of poetry, coming out next year. She will read to us from her fiction, and talk about the process of writing -- how fiction is both truth, and is not. Join online here –> https://uufws.org/virtual-forum
10:30 am - Sunday Worship Service
10:30 am - Sunday Worship Service
10:30am Sunday Worship Service (both outdoors and online) If you are joining us outdoors for this Sunday’s service, bring your lawn chair and a mask. Masks will be required. If weather prevents meeting outdoors, the service will be online only. Check the website for updates. Click here to watch the service online via Zoom —> […]
11:30 am - Covenant: Your Input Matters
11:30 am - Covenant: Your Input Matters
You Belong to the Fellowship, the Fellowship Belongs to You - and as an integral part of our Fellowship, your input is needed. One of the things that sets UUs apart from other religions is that we are covenantal vs. creedal. Yet the Committee on Ministry (COM) recently found that most of our members were unfamiliar with our covenant. When asking for input on incorporating the covenant more fully into all that we do, COM learned that many people find it too long and hard to remember. All members are invited to participate in a session to create a covenant that is meaningful and easier to remember. A process called Appreciative Inquiry will be used to build on our Fellowship’s strengths. Using Zoom, members will meet with facilitators in small groups then share what they learn with the full group. To participate, sign up for one of the following dates and times: Saturday, October 16 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM and Sunday, October 24 after the service from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
12:00 pm - Communion for the Body and Spirit
12:00 pm - Communion for the Body and Spirit
Bring your lunch to eat while we explore our values through poetry. We will nurture our bodies and spirits as we journey toward becoming more conscious as human beings and Unitarian Universalists. Limited to 8 participants. Sign up in advance at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090444AAAB28A57-communion
1:45 pm - Playground Pals
1:45 pm - Playground Pals
Join Rowan on the playground for fun with friends. Parents/guardians may choose to bring a lawn chair and visit with other families while children play or opt to leave children under Rowan’s watchful eye while you engage in the adult RE activity on the grounds. You can drop children off on the playground as early as 1:45pm and return for them no later than 3:15pm. Enjoy Fellowship programming, visit with friends, or have a moment of solitude, but please remain on the Fellowship grounds while your children are at Playground Pals. Sign up for Playground Pals in advance at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090444AAAB28A57-playground
2:00 pm - Tai Chi with Misako Kay
2:00 pm - Tai Chi with Misako Kay
Misako returns to the Fellowship grounds once again to share her time and talents! Join her on October 3 & 24 and November 14 & 28. Bring a mask and prepare to spread out. No previous experience required. Questions about Tai Chi? Email Caron at coordinator@uufws.org. RElax, REengage, REconnect: Fall Programming on the Fellowship Grounds - It’s been a challenging time for many of us, for our congregation, and for the greater community. Let’s take time this autumn to RElax, REengage and REconnect with the Fellowship community. Every Sunday in October and November, at 2 pm you’re invited to interactive outdoor experiences as we cope creatively with change. All ages and stages are welcome! ALL events subject to weather conditions. Rain or extremely wet conditions will require cancellation which will be posted by noon each Sunday on the website calendar and on the Facebook UUFWS Discussion Group page. Questions? Email Pam Lepley, Mignon Dobbins or Caron Armstrong.
8:30 pm - YoUUngish Group
8:30 pm - YoUUngish Group
YoUUngish is a Fellowship group for members and friends in the 21(ish) - 40 (ish) age group. In the spirit of supportive connection, we will have virtual YoUUngish meetings on Zoom every Sunday at 8:30 pm. Follow this link to participate: https://uufws.org/virtual-youungish-sundayevenings and email Alicia Marsh at youungish@uufws.org for the password.
4 events,
10:00 am - Korner’s Folly Tour and Lunch
10:00 am - Korner’s Folly Tour and Lunch
Our tour on 10/25 of Korner’s Folly is full. Want to get on a wait list? Or, enough sign up, we will schedule a 2nd tour at a later date. Email Don Kautz at ddkautz@uncg.edu if you are interested.
11:00 am - Meditation Mindfulness Mondays Are Multi-Platform
11:00 am - Meditation Mindfulness Mondays Are Multi-Platform
Weather permitting, gatherings of Meditation Mindfulness will be multi-platform beginning September 20.. The August 30, September 6, and September 13 sessions will be Zoom-only. The Zoom link will stay the same for those who’d prefer to join digitally. Anyone who shows up at the Fellowship at 11 am on Mondays beginning September 20 will walk the Fellowship grounds for a walking meditation or find a quiet spot to sit during the meditation portion of the gathering. We will follow the Board’s approved safety guidelines for outdoor gathering. If the weather prevents us from meeting on the Fellowship grounds, an announcement will be made by noon that day on Facebook and on that day’s website calendar entry. This meditation hour is open to everyone who practices any form of meditation. If you’re not someone who practices meditation/mindfulness but you’re interested and you want to know more, this program is also for you. The hour begins with a chalice lighting followed by an extended check-in. The check-in flows into a discussion of meditation/mindfulness challenges, successes, and resources. Then we meditate silently for 20 minutes and come back together to wish each other well and to extinguish the chalice. Whether you have a long established practice, are a novice, or would just like to know more–you are welcome at this weekly gathering. If you’re unable to attend but you want to know more, email Caron at coordinator@uufws.org. Join here: https://uufws.org/virtual-meditation-mindfulness
6:30 pm - Q and Friends Monthly Picnic
6:30 pm - Q and Friends Monthly Picnic
Q and Friends continues its monthly picnic in the parking lot. It's quite elegant. All LGBTQ+ folks and allies are invited. Bring your dinner, beverage, and chair. Enjoy the casual conversation and reconnect or meet someone new. New people always welcome! Weather isn't an issue because we have a room reserved inside.
3 events,
2:00 pm - If It Is Supposed to be User Friendly, Why Does It Hate Me?
2:00 pm - If It Is Supposed to be User Friendly, Why Does It Hate Me?
University Without Walls Announces Fall Course - Human Factors: If It Is Supposed to be User Friendly, Why Does It Hate Me? K. Michael Dresel, Ph.D. will draw on his background in Research Psychology and a career in Aviation Human Factors at Boeing to lead this course. Classes are scheduled for Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m., beginning on October 19th and concluding on November 9th . Interested participants will be able to join the class via Zoom using this link: https://uufws.org/virtual3-u-without-walls-Dresel
Here is a short video ad: https://youtu.be/XRcA1D14vi8. Please direct any questions to Mike Dresel (206-200-1759 or kmd0501@gmail.com).
4:00 pm - Committee on Ministry Meeting
4:00 pm - Committee on Ministry Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Committee on Ministry occurs on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4 PM. It is not open to others outside of COM members.
1 event,
9:00 am - Coffee Chat
9:00 am - Coffee Chat
Gather for conversation and catching up over a cup of coffee or your beverage of choice . Please continue to bring your own beverage for now. We are unable to Zoom from the patio at this time. We hope to return to multiplatform options in October. Please check back here for updates.
1 event,
11:00 am - Friday Joys With Norma Jean
11:00 am - Friday Joys With Norma Jean
Come share a joy that you experienced this week. Each Friday at 11, we’ll light the chalice and take turns sharing our joyful experiences to kick off the weekend. Did you get that great parking space at the grocery store? Did you connect with a long lost friend? Did you start a new hobby? All joys, big and small, are welcome. If you don’t have a joy to share, join us anyway and bask in the positivity! We look forward to joyful sharing! Click to join the meeting: https://uufws.org/virtual1-Friday_Joys
0 events,
4 events,
9:00 am - Forum: Adult Ed and Discussion
9:00 am - Forum: Adult Ed and Discussion
Current Events- International and National - Speaker: Deborah Strube - Join us, and bring your questions, for a discussion led by Deborah Strube of national and international current events. Join online here –> https://uufws.org/virtual-forum
10:30 am - Sunday Worship Service
10:30 am - Sunday Worship Service
10:30am Sunday Worship Service (both outdoors and online) If you are joining us outdoors for this Sunday’s service, bring your lawn chair and a mask. Masks will be required. If weather prevents meeting outdoors, the service will be online only. Check the website for updates. Click here to watch the service online via Zoom —> […]
2:00 pm - Trunk or Treat for All!
2:00 pm - Trunk or Treat for All!
Members and friends are invited to decorate their car with some tricks and bring a bowl of treats for the kiddos (no unmarked candy with nuts or peanut butter please). Park in the side gravel parking lot at the UUFWS by 1:45 p.m. We'll turn the kids loose for trick or treating at 2:00pm. Bring a lawn chair for comfortable seating and dress for the weather! Contact Pam Lepley at dre@uufws.org if you have questions. ALL are welcome - invite friends and neighbors! Everyone should bring a mask and wear it when in close contact with children who don’t live in your household. This is for both your health and theirs.
8:30 pm - YoUUngish Group
8:30 pm - YoUUngish Group
YoUUngish is a Fellowship group for members and friends in the 21(ish) - 40 (ish) age group. In the spirit of supportive connection, we will have virtual YoUUngish meetings on Zoom every Sunday at 8:30 pm. Follow this link to participate: https://uufws.org/virtual-youungish-sundayevenings and email Alicia Marsh at youungish@uufws.org for the password.
2 events,
11:00 am - Meditation Mindfulness Mondays Are Multi-Platform
11:00 am - Meditation Mindfulness Mondays Are Multi-Platform
Weather permitting, gatherings of Meditation Mindfulness will be multi-platform beginning September 20.. The August 30, September 6, and September 13 sessions will be Zoom-only. The Zoom link will stay the same for those who’d prefer to join digitally. Anyone who shows up at the Fellowship at 11 am on Mondays beginning September 20 will walk the Fellowship grounds for a walking meditation or find a quiet spot to sit during the meditation portion of the gathering. We will follow the Board’s approved safety guidelines for outdoor gathering. If the weather prevents us from meeting on the Fellowship grounds, an announcement will be made by noon that day on Facebook and on that day’s website calendar entry. This meditation hour is open to everyone who practices any form of meditation. If you’re not someone who practices meditation/mindfulness but you’re interested and you want to know more, this program is also for you. The hour begins with a chalice lighting followed by an extended check-in. The check-in flows into a discussion of meditation/mindfulness challenges, successes, and resources. Then we meditate silently for 20 minutes and come back together to wish each other well and to extinguish the chalice. Whether you have a long established practice, are a novice, or would just like to know more–you are welcome at this weekly gathering. If you’re unable to attend but you want to know more, email Caron at coordinator@uufws.org. Join here: https://uufws.org/virtual-meditation-mindfulness
5 events,
2:00 pm - If It Is Supposed to be User Friendly, Why Does It Hate Me?
2:00 pm - If It Is Supposed to be User Friendly, Why Does It Hate Me?
University Without Walls Announces Fall Course - Human Factors: If It Is Supposed to be User Friendly, Why Does It Hate Me? K. Michael Dresel, Ph.D. will draw on his background in Research Psychology and a career in Aviation Human Factors at Boeing to lead this course. Classes are scheduled for Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m., beginning on October 19th and concluding on November 9th . Interested participants will be able to join the class via Zoom using this link: https://uufws.org/virtual3-u-without-walls-Dresel
Here is a short video ad: https://youtu.be/XRcA1D14vi8. Please direct any questions to Mike Dresel (206-200-1759 or kmd0501@gmail.com).
6:00 pm - Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting
6:00 pm - Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting
Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting
7:00 pm - Happy Beat Drumming
7:00 pm - Happy Beat Drumming
Happy Beat Drumming will be offering West African Drumming classes at the UUFWS every other Tuesday evening from 9/7/21 - 12/7/21. The classes run 90 minutes and start at 7PM. This is an excellent opportunity to join a loving community of people while learning about West African culture and rhythm as well as reaping the health and spiritual benefits of drumming. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the classes. All levels of experience are welcome and we have djembes you can borrow for classes or rent to take home. Sign up for a series of four classes for $50. The drop-in rate is $15 per class. Please call ahead if you need to borrow a drum. Direct all inquiries by phone call or text to Rachel at (336) 880-3536.
7:00 pm - A Chosen Faith Discussion Group
7:00 pm - A Chosen Faith Discussion Group
Facilitated by Pam Lepley, this discussion group is oriented for folks newer to Unitarian Universalism or to the UU Fellowship of Winston-Salem. Our discussion will be informed by reading the book “A Chosen Faith” which is described as “the classic introductory text on Unitarian Universalism with chapters by former UUA President John Beuhrens and Forrest Church that explore the many sources of the living faith tradition of their chosen faith. This is a thought-provoking, entertaining sourcebook for searchers, newcomers and lifelong learners.” The book can be obtained from the UUA Bookstore at:
https://www.uuabookstore.org/A-Chosen-Faith-P16848.aspx - Limited to ten participants. Sign up in advance here by November 1st and a Zoom link will be emailed to you before the first session: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090444AAAB28A57-achosen
2 events,
6:00 pm - Poor Peoples Campaign (NC) Triad Circle Monthly Meeting
6:00 pm - Poor Peoples Campaign (NC) Triad Circle Monthly Meeting
The Poor Peoples Campaign (PPC), works for the poor and other progressive ideals. UUFWS Social Action Committee promotes the monthly NC PPC Triad Circle (zoom) meetings, which are on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30pm. Please check us out at this Zoom link: https://uufws.org/virtual2-PPC-monthly
1 event,
9:00 am - Coffee Chat
9:00 am - Coffee Chat
Gather for conversation and catching up over a cup of coffee or your beverage of choice . Please continue to bring your own beverage for now. We are unable to Zoom from the patio at this time. We hope to return to multiplatform options in October. Please check back here for updates.
2 events,
11:00 am - Friday Joys With Norma Jean
11:00 am - Friday Joys With Norma Jean
Come share a joy that you experienced this week. Each Friday at 11, we’ll light the chalice and take turns sharing our joyful experiences to kick off the weekend. Did you get that great parking space at the grocery store? Did you connect with a long lost friend? Did you start a new hobby? All joys, big and small, are welcome. If you don’t have a joy to share, join us anyway and bask in the positivity! We look forward to joyful sharing! Click to join the meeting: https://uufws.org/virtual1-Friday_Joys