I was proud to represent San Gabriel and our UU faith at a protest of Operation Lone Star at the Governor’s Mansion this past Friday, along with other faith leaders, the Poor People’s Campaign and Nonviolent Austin. Operation Lone Star is a crime against humanity, causing death and injury among those seeking refuge from violence … Continue reading No More Deaths!
CALL TO ACTION — WEAR YOUR YELLOW SHIRTS We have received the following information from PFLAG-Georgetown about a July 29 ‘READ IN” event at our Georgetown Library. If you have some time this Saturday, please attend and wear your Side of Love yellow shirts. Feel free to invite others. “You may already be aware that … Continue reading Call to Action – Wear Your Yellow Shirts!
“AFTER-CHURCH CHAT” on EDUCATION & GEORGETOWN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AUGUST 13 11:30am Church Sanctuary Grab a beverage and a snack after the service, then join the conversation with our guest speakers: Stephanie Blanck, GISD Board Member and SGUUF member Dr. Charlotte Paramore, R.I.S.E. (risetx.org) While students are preparing for “back to school”, let us begin to … Continue reading Share The Plate Offering with George Wagner Middle School and More!
Support for Community UU in Plano We were all shocked and saddened to learn of the attack on our sibling congregation in Plano last week. We are grateful that Rev Jami is able to travel to Plano to offer trauma-informed care to their ministerial colleague and the congregation as a whole. This Sunday we will … Continue reading Firebomb Attack at Community UU Church of Plano
You are invited to greeter training this Saturday, July 22 from 1:00-4:00 PM in the SGUUF Sanctuary! Rev. J and the UUA Southern Region Staff are hosting a greeter training this Saturday, July 22 from 1:00-4:00 PM. The training also covers additional topics such as hospitality and safety. Members from First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin … Continue reading Rev. J and the UUA Southern Region Staff are hosting a greeter training this Saturday, July 22 from 1:00-4:00 PM.
IMMIGRATION Cut-off from DACA, a new GENERATION faces Uncertain Futures Alondra, a 19-year-old born in Mexico who came to the U.S. about a decade ago, grew up believing she could one day apply for an Obama-era immigration program that protects those who came to the country as children. But the Arizona resident took a closer … Continue reading Cut-off from DACA, a new GENERATION faces Uncertain Futures
General Assembly 2023 report Submitted to the Messenger, July 9, 2023 by Keith Hutchinson The Unitarian Universalist Association 2023 General Assembly was held in Pittsburgh, PA June 21-25. There were about 2,500 attendees in Pittsburgh and an additional 1,500 online attendees for a total attendance of about 4,000. There were 2,600 delegates in-person and online. … Continue reading General Assembly 2023 report by Keith Hutchinson
Unitarian Universalists are sometimes best described by what they are not: They are undogmatic, anti-hierarchical and do not have any spiritual litmus tests. Pagans, atheists and Christ-followers alike are welcome among the tradition’s approximately 1,027 congregations, which meet on Sundays but in many places shy from worship of any specific deity. Instead, liturgies invoke values … Continue reading Article: Unitarian Universalism revisits identity, values at 2023 gathering
Dear SGUUF Members and Friends, As the SGUUF year comes to an end in June, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support and participation in our fellowship. You have been a vital part of our community, sharing your special gifts, talents, time and resources with us. You have helped us grow … Continue reading Letter to Members and Friends from the Outgoing 2022-23 Board
“The Common Sunflower is one of those natives that we all take for granted. We see them here, there and everywhere, but almost always at a distance. We have forgotten how attractive those big yellow blooms are, when seen up close. Sunflowers are a “nostalgic” flower that make us think of farms and country gardens … Continue reading Habitat Team Update – 6-14-2023
