Category: News

Great Decisions 2019 Topics

 

Refugees and Global Migration – Sun Feb. 3, 2019

Today, no countries have open borders. Every state in today’s global system has its own laws and policies about who is permitted to cross its borders, and how they will do so. Who determines whether someone is … read more.

Proposed Updates to Congregation’s Bylaws

Two teams have been working to review and update St. John’s
bylaws. After careful consideration, St. John’s board has approved proposed
changes to two sections of our bylaws. One proposal addresses board structure
and governance. The second proposal concerns membership. There will be a
special congregational meeting after service … read more.

Holidays – joy and pain

By Alice Diebel, Intern Minister

The Rev. Mitra Jafarzadeh is on sabbatical.

We’ve done it, St.John’s! We had the Nativity pageant, an
unrehearsed play with all kinds of participation in our setting, including a
spider in the manger! We had our holiday concert where our amazing choir
brought us from … read more.

Time for Gratitude and Generosity

As we approach the end of the year, many of us are thinking about all we are grateful for and about how to make meaningful gifts in difficult times. Here are the words of the Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray, President, Unitarian Universalist Association: “These are the … read more.

LIVELY AFTER 50 (LAFs)

Time for an update! We have no dinners scheduled!!!

As always, I’ll be on my way to warmer climates the end of the month. My routine is to plan dinners in January and February before I head south. So… please volunteer! The rules are the same-a … read more.

UUA SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

Sign Up to Help Get Issue 1–Safe & Healthy Ohio–Passed This Fall. We Can Help Put an End to Mass Incarceration.

The Plan. For the Nov. 3-4 Weekend in Cleveland, we’re asking people to sign up for a morning and/or afternoon shift on Saturday, Nov. 3rd … read more.

Out of the Darkness Walk

Thank you to everyone who braved the rainy weather to participate in the Out of the Darkness Walk.  Final amount raised was $1,495.00

(Not pictured:  Matthew and Iris Petersen)