The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon is an intergenerational
liberal religious community dedicated to energizing life-long learning, freedom
of belief, caring fellowship, spiritually meaningful services, and engaged social
action. Come be a part of our growing and energetic community!
Congregational Theme for Reflection
May ~ Vision
Sunday, May 20, 11:00am
Rev. Heather Rion Starr—“Celebrating a Transformative Year”
During this short service we will contemplate together the tremendous changes our congregation is undergoing, honor those who have died this past year, and turn our gaze toward the year ahead.
Bring a flower or bouquet to share in our annual Flower Communion ritual, come prepared to participate in our All-Congregational Photo, and plan to stay for our post-service Annual Meeting. All are welcome. See inside the May newsletter for further details about the post-service potluck and Meeting materials.
Sunday, May 27, 11:00am
Rev. Heather Rion Starr—“Recognizing Our Part”
We are part of a larger Unitarian Universalist…faith, tradition, movement, religion, denomination: each of these words conveys a distinct meaning and connection. As we prepare to send three of our members to our national annual June conference, this year focused specifically on justice, what is our responsibility and connection to the larger faith-based community they will be gathering with? Regardless of whether or not you identify as Unitarian Universalist, what does it mean for our congregation to be affiliated in this way? Does it matter?
The recipient of this month’s Greater Community Collection is the Phoenix Delegate Fund to help support three of our members in attending June’s Justice General Assembly in Arizona.
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News from the fellowship:
Interim Minister Search: As of May 2012, UUFCO's Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that the 
congregation has hired Rev. Alex Holt to be our Interim minister. He will be starting on August 1st. Rev. Holt will be our Interim Minister for the next two years.
Rev. Alex Holt is from Northern New England and grew up on a farm in Maine. He has primarily studied liberal arts with several degrees including a M.Div. from Starr King School for the Ministry. Rev. Holt is a long time Zen Buddhist student of Chozen Bays roshi of Great Vow Zen Monastery in Oregon. He was until recently co-chair and a founder of the UUA Addictions Ministry Team - a national group that provides support, resources and assistance to congregations and individuals who suffer from addictions of substance or behaviors. Rev. Alex has been trained in Interim Ministry and has held interim ministry positions in a number of UU fellowships, most recently with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Clemson, South Carolina. We are excited to welcome him to Central Oregon!
New Home Project: UUFCO is in an exciting period of growth and expansion. We have selected property and are actively planning to build a new church home. Read our recent press release here.
Come, join us for worship!
All are welcome at our Sunday Services. Childcare and Religious Education are available during our worship services. Our newcomer section is especially designed to help you learn more about us and to plan your first visit to our church. We intentionally welcome a diversity of ages, sexual orientations, races, gender identities, classes, abilities, theologies and religious heritages.
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Learn about our monthly meal service to Bethlehem Inn, generally on the fourth Thursday of the month. Our next service opportunity is May 24th:
UUFCO Prepares Monthly Meal at Bethlehem Inn
Click the link below to see information regarding our upcoming social activity events. If you see an activity that you'd like to participate in, please call the person identified as the organizer for that activity.
Good Times at UUFCO - May 2012
REV. JUDY WELLES SERMON SERIES:
"ARTICULATING THE RULES OF LIFE"
In December 2011, and again in January, March and April 2012, the Rev. Judy Welles was our guest speaker. Rev. Judy has graciously provided us the written text of her sermon series.
Rule #4: Detach from the Outcome
Rev. Judy recently retired from a 14-year settlement as the first minister of the Unitarian Universalists of the Cumberland Valley in Central Pennsylvania, where she served alongside her husband, the Rev. Duane Fickeisen. They now live in Portland, where they are enjoying life with their dog Maya and numerous grandchildren under the age of 3.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Calling all Members, Friends and Teens! Your Fellowship Committee is asking each person to volunteer at least three times a year to carry out one of the tasks necessary to run our Sunday morning service. What are these tasks? Greeting, Set-up, Hosting, Sound, Flowers and Refreshments. Please look at the “Sunday Service Commitment” below and print out both pages (back-to-back, if possible). Fill it out and put it in the Collection basket or box on Sunday. To sign up for one of these tasks, go to the sign-up sheet on the Information Table on Sundays, or e-mail Gretchen with the task and date you can perform it. Check the Volunteer Schedule below for current openings. And make it fun -- why not get together a group of friends and volunteer for three services together, splitting the tasks among you? Many thanks! ~ Jerrie Jones and Helen Seidler, co-chairs of Fellowship Committee.
Sunday Service Commitment form
Check the current schedule to see what opportunities are available, and either sign up at the information table on Sunday morning, or contact Gretchen Grivel, our Administrative Assistant (uufco_admn.asst@yahoo.com).
Volunteer Schedule - May - July
Listen to a recent sermon