The EJT would like to thank the 88 members who completed the individual Environmental Survey earlier this Spring. That’s about half the congregation and a really good response for a survey of any kind. Yay! The main headline from your collective responses is that, not surprisingly, our fellowship members have a very high degree of … Continue reading Environmental Justice Team survey says…
As Unitarians, we are committed to protect and respect life on Earth. This applies in particular to the 6th and the 7th principles, which state “Peace, liberty and justice for all” and “Respect the interdependent web of all existence of which we are part.” Based on these principles, the Environmental Justice Team (EJT) encourages us … Continue reading Environmental Justice Team encourages voting in LPEA election
Group will propose processes for addressing conflict The long-awaited Healthy Congregations Committee (HCC) has been formed and is in the nascent stages of developing its work in service to our beloved community. The committee, chaired by Sherrod Beall, is made up of UUFD members Kathleen Adams, Jim Brooke, Mary Hockett and Laurie Meininger. The HCC … Continue reading Healthy Congregations Committee formed
The Environmental Justice Team encourages us to act on the slogan “Think globally, act locally.” Ballots for the upcoming LPEA Co-op board election start arriving May 17th. Let’s all vote for the candidates who will promote increased renewable energy!
BEWARE – Please watch carefully for scam emailers or text messages impersonating the minister, staff, or a congregant. DO NOT REPLY or send money or gift cards to anyone asking for “help” or “needing funds.” If you would like to send a donation to help our members in need, please click here or write a check to UUFD … Continue reading Watch for Scams!
Ready to Join a Covenant Group? You know you’ve been thinking about it. Now is the time to join one of our most important ministries at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango. Covenant Groups are deep listening groups where topics are explored in a safe and intimate environment. We listen to each other. We listen … Continue reading Covenant Groups Forming (and Re-forming!)
Did you know that when children are moved into, or sometimes between, foster care homes they often have very little or no possessions to take with them? And if they do, they may be carried in a plastic garbage bag? This can add to the trauma of this difficult transition. If you are interested in becoming part … Continue reading Foster Kids Support
The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is pleased to announce the following candidates for our 2021-2022 committee: Kathleen Devine, Donna Nelson, and Mary Sison. Election of these candidates will occur at the Annual Meeting on May 23rd. Nancy Burpee will continue as chair of the committee which is elected by membership at the annual congregational meeting to serve 2 … Continue reading Candidates for Nominating and Leadership Development Committee Announced
Recently we learned the Grief Center, a nonprofit providing help to underserved in the Four Corners area, is urgently seeking funding to expand their services. They are seeing a large increase in referrals as they begin to see those affected by loss to COVID, a recent upsurge in deaths by suicide, and support for those connected … Continue reading The Grief Center of Southwest Colorado
A Letter from Our Interim Director of Faith Formation, Sara Sautter As you know, I will be leaving you this summer after two years serving as your interim. By the time I leave, you will have hired a new, permanent religious educator with a new job description and portfolio that matches our learnings over the … Continue reading The Future of Faith Formation at UUFD
