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.
Gatherings of Mindfulness Mondays are multi-platform, on Zoom and also at the Fellowship either indoors or on the grounds depending on weather conditions. This mindfulness hour is open to everyone who practices any form of mindfulness and/or meditation. If you’re someone who doesn't practices meditation/mindfulness but you’re interested and you want to know more, this program is also for you. More...
Q and Friends continues its monthly picnic. In October, we'll meet offsite on Sunday, October 24, instead of our usual 4th Monday gathering. 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! Email Susan at qandfriends@uufws.org for this month's details.
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.
Email Mignon Dobbins, Music Director, with questions about the Fellowship Choir. musicdirector@uufws.org
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
Family of Choice - “Family” is complicated. We have no control over the family we're born into. For good or ill, we’re stuck with them. As we grow up, we begin to gather friends and companions who may feel closer than biological kin. Let's explore why our church family is a little of both and how we make it work - most of the time! Speaker: Rev. Ruth Van Lillian, Worship Leader: Riely Woosley
Join with other Fellowship members to provide a meal for the City With Dwellings Overflow Shelter at Augsburg Lutheran Church on January 2. You can help with paper products, main dishes, side dishes and hand-held desserts. You can stay and help serve, but if you'd like to drop off your contributions, that works too.
Gatherings of Mindfulness Mondays are multi-platform, on Zoom and also at the Fellowship either indoors or on the grounds depending on weather conditions. This mindfulness hour is open to everyone who practices any form of mindfulness and/or meditation. If you’re someone who doesn't practices meditation/mindfulness but you’re interested and you want to know more, this program is also for you. More...
The Poor Peoples Campaign (PPC), works for the poor and other progressive ideals. UUFWS Social Action Council supports the monthly NC PPC Triad Circle.
Email Mignon Dobbins, Music Director, with questions about the Fellowship Choir. musicdirector@uufws.org
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
It's too cold to get together outside, and we still want to get together to talk and hang out. Pop on your mask and come tell us what's happening in your life!
The Clothing Closet will open be open the second Saturday of every month from 9:30-12:30. We are 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.
Rev. Ed Brock and Board President Jenny Kim will conduct a Q & A session. The Forum is held every Sunday as part of our Adult Religious Education program. The topics vary every week. Visitors and guests are welcome. Meet us in the library or join us online here –> https://uufws.org/virtual-forum
"How UUs Can Save America" - The covenants we make are one way (among many ways) UUs can help heal and restore society. Against a background of rising societal incivility and polarization, covenants are a restorative and regenerative force. Covenants move us away from breakdowns in relationships to the restoration of relationships. This is true for every relationship we have. Speaker: Rev. Ed Brock, Worship Leader: Kathy Orms.
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
Gatherings of Mindfulness Mondays are multi-platform, on Zoom and also at the Fellowship either indoors or on the grounds depending on weather conditions. This mindfulness hour is open to everyone who practices any form of mindfulness and/or meditation. If you’re someone who doesn't practices meditation/mindfulness but you’re interested and you want to know more, this program is also for you. More...
In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, the Fellowship office will be closed on Monday, January 17.
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.
Email Mignon Dobbins, Music Director, with questions about the Fellowship Choir. musicdirector@uufws.org
Gather for conversation and catching up with old and new friends. At this time there is no food or beverage when attending indoor gatherings - please remember to wear a mask while indoors. Members and friends can Zoom in to the gathering with this link: https://uufws.org/virtual-coffee-chat
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
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
Start the year by connecting with the earth and with other nature loving people on a Pilot Mountain hike. The hike will follow the lightly used but very scenic Mountain Trail up part of the mountain and back, for a total distance of 7 miles - with breaks along the way!
Sunday’s service will be on Zoom only. Forum will also be Zoom-only, and there will be no religious education classes for children and youth. Please check email, social media, and the local news for additional details about Fellowship events as the week progresses.
John Seager, President, Population Connection will discuss population and climate. This week's Forum will be Zoom-only.
Children ages 3 through 11 meet either outdoors on the playground or indoors in the Emerson/Thoreau Rooms depending on the weather and interests of the children.
Children under the age of three meet in the Murray Room with Lillian Dutrow and/or Amelia Bodner, nursery staff.
This Sunday, Rev. Ed Brock will honor Rev. King’s life, teachings, and work.
Middle and High School youth group meets from 10:30-11:30 am in the Anthony Room. Joy Irwin and Pam Lepley share facilitation of the youth group.
In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, the Fellowship office will be closed on Monday, January 17.
Mindfulness Monday will be Zoom-only on January 17. This mindfulness hour is open to everyone who practices any form of mindfulness and/or meditation. If you’re someone who doesn't practices meditation/mindfulness but you’re interested and you want to know more, this program is also for you. More...
Small Group Ministry - Closed Group - Join here: https://uufws.org/virtual1-sgm-norris
Due to the recent snow and ice storm, the Fellowship building will be closed on Tuesday, January 18. Please check local news stations, social media, and the website calendar for updated information.
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
Email Mignon Dobbins, Music Director, with questions about the Fellowship Choir. musicdirector@uufws.org
Join us on Zoom in learning the results of the Fellowship energy usage analysis and progress towards our Climate Resolution goals, then help identify next steps. Other EcoSolution activities being planned are also on the agenda. https://tinyurl.com/eco1-19
Gather for conversation and catching up with old and new friends. At this time there is no food or beverage when attending indoor gatherings - please remember to wear a mask while indoors. Members and friends can Zoom in to the gathering with this link: https://uufws.org/virtual-coffee-chat
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
Robert Waldinger is the current director of a 75-year-old Harvard study on adult development. We we'll watch and discuss videos about the study's findings and his insights on building a fulfilling, long life. Join us online via Zoom.
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
Ed Robson will talk about what it was like being a college student once again and launching a new career at an age when many folks are enjoying retirement.
Children under the age of three will meet in the Murray Room with Lillian Dutrow and/or Amelia Bodner, nursery staff.
Children ages 3 through 11 will meet either outdoors on the playground or indoors in the Emerson/Thoreau Rooms depending on the weather and interests of the children.
Disinformation, Dark Money, and the War Against the Ecological Movement: A Service in honor of the Eco-Solutions Committee of UUFWS. Speaker: Rev. Ed Brock; Worship Leader: Geraldine Zurek
Middle and High School youth will meet from 10:30-11:30 am in the Anthony Room. Joy Irwin and Pam Lepley will share facilitation of the youth group.
Gatherings of Mindfulness Mondays are multi-platform, on Zoom and also at the Fellowship either indoors or on the grounds depending on weather conditions. This mindfulness hour is open to everyone who practices any form of mindfulness and/or meditation. If you’re someone who doesn't practices meditation/mindfulness but you’re interested and you want to know more, this program is also for you. More...
Q and Friends continues its monthly gathering online. We're not going to meet in person until the omicron numbers improve. Email Susan at qandfriends@uufws.org for the Zoom link.
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.
Email Mignon Dobbins, Music Director, with questions about the Fellowship Choir. musicdirector@uufws.org
Gather for conversation and catching up with old and new friends. At this time there is no food or beverage when attending indoor gatherings - please remember to wear a mask while indoors. Members and friends can Zoom in to the gathering with this link: https://uufws.org/virtual-coffee-chat
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
This is a closed workshop for Board and Governance Task Force.
Deb Strube will lead a discussion of current events. Our weekly Forum, which is held both in person and online, is a weekly adult education program held every Sunday as part of our Adult Religious Education program. The topics vary every week. Visitors and guests are welcome. Meet us in the library or join us online here –> https://uufws.org/virtual-forum
Children under the age of three will meet in the Murray Room with Lillian Dutrow and/or Amelia Bodner, nursery staff.
Children ages 3 through 11 will meet either outdoors on the playground or indoors in the Emerson/Thoreau Rooms depending on the weather and interests of the children.
"This I Believe" - Have you ever wondered what a Unitarian Universalist believes? Do they all have a particular way of thinking? Join us this Sunday for three points of view. Speakers: Elizabeth Burner, Kitty Jensen, Geraldine Zurek.
Middle and High School youth will meet from 10:30-11:30 am in the Anthony Room. Joy Irwin and Pam Lepley will share facilitation of the youth group.
Gatherings of Mindfulness Mondays are multi-platform, on Zoom and also at the Fellowship either indoors or on the grounds depending on weather conditions. This mindfulness hour is open to everyone who practices any form of mindfulness and/or meditation. If you’re someone who doesn't practices meditation/mindfulness but you’re interested and you want to know more, this program is also for you. More...
The Poor Peoples Campaign (PPC), works for the poor and other progressive ideals. UUFWS Social Action Council supports the monthly NC PPC Triad Circle.
Email Mignon Dobbins, Music Director, with questions about the Fellowship Choir. musicdirector@uufws.org
Gather for conversation and catching up with old and new friends. At this time there is no food or beverage when attending indoor gatherings - please remember to wear a mask while indoors. Members and friends can Zoom in to the gathering with this link: https://uufws.org/virtual-coffee-chat
Learn to love statistics as you develop the analytic skills to unpack data-based claims in our next University without Walls course sponsored by Aging Well: Expanding Horizons. Our instructor is retired WFU statistics professor Jim, Norris, Ph.D.
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
The Fellowship's First Friday potlucks are wonderful times to feast and socialize as one community! Everyone is invited, and all ages are welcome. See the website for details and Covid protocols. Questions? Email Donna and Mike at potluck@uufws.org.
