For the first 6 months of coronavirus quarantine, St. John’s UU Church provided services via a playlist of weekly recorded videos on a new YouTube channel: youtube.com/stjohnsunitarianuniversalistchurch.
But we’ve switched to livestreaming for most Sundays and realize virtual visitors may want to join us for those … read more.
St. John’s, I’d like to share this poem with you.
“Because” By Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
So I can’t save the world—
can’t save even myself,
can’t wrap my arms around
every frightened child, can’t
foster peace among nations,
can’t bring love to all who
feel unlovable.
So I practice opening my heart
right here in this … read more.
Congregational Size Workshop March 18
Congregational Size Dynamics: Are you curious about how congregational size impacts how a congregation behaves, relates to one another, and welcomes in new members? Join Rev. Jenn for a 90-minute class on congregational size dynamics at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March … read more.
Soup & Bread Lunch Feb. 8
The next Soup and Bread lunch in support of our Partner Church in Szentlàslò is February 8 after service
Folks bring food and we all eat in Community! We have a “pay what you will” practice. Eat for free, or if you can give $6 … read more.
Forum – January 4th in Krolfifer Hall, at 9:45-10:45 on Recreational Bow and Arrow Hunting of Urban Deer
Millie P. Schafer, PhD, Executive Director & Coordinator of Cincinnati Urban Deer Advocates (CUDA) will be the presenter.
Experts have clearly stated that bow and arrow hunting … read more.
Your Covenant Development Team is seeking your ideas and input! Please join us in November and December for small group zoom sessions as we explain covenant and talk about what our covenant should look like.
Zoom Dates are: November 3 at 7pm, November 5 at 6pm, November 30 at … read more.
Last spring, after the congregation voted unanimously for a developmental ministry plan, the Board invited nominations for the search team. The congregation responded enthusiastically, nominating 38 of our fellow members. Now, the Board is thrilled to announce the Developmental Ministry Search Team: Greg Terhune, Monica … read more.
Beloved St. Johners,
In 2020, shortly after the killing of George Floyd, country music artist Garth Brooks released a song, We Belong to Each Other. Here are the lyrics:
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Ain’t no wall can divide us, no matter how high
Ain’t no storm can untie us, for all it … read more.
Community Fair Nov. 9 Promoting all our activities
Team and committee leaders: Please mark your calendars for the COMMUNITY FAIR on Nov. 9 following the service. You must reserve your table in Krolfifer in order to share with congregants the work you do. This is designed to attract more volunteers for your … read more.
St. John’s, which has supported temporary emergency housing for families for many years, became a hosting congregation in fall 2023 with Found House/Interfaith Hospitality Network.
Many families in Found House’s emergency shelter program have stayed with us since then and we’re getting ready for another group … read more.
Choir – Another Fun Year Coming Up
First choir rehearsal will be Thursday, August 28th: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
We will have a choir social/pizza party on Thursday, Sept. 11, after a short rehearsal.
We want to issue a special invite to anyone who would like to join our FUN group. … read more.
