Part of coming through the other side of the pandemic is that it provides an opportunity for introspection. Part of what I said on Sunday was that a practice of gratitude can help build greater harmony in our lives. Gratitude can reduce anxiety and … read more.
The Hearing Loss Association of America has gathered top suggestions from people with hearing loss to do better during the holidays, which often have large gatherings that can be very difficult to people with hearing loss. Their “Hear For the Holidays Plan” suggests planning … read more.
Many St. John’s members and friend are involved with groups that support fair voting districts via defeating gerrymandering, basic voter information, “common sense gun law” candidates, voter registration, rides to the polls and more.
Below is a list of organizations that you may find … read more.
Do you recall reading about the ARTICLE II STUDY COMMISSION in our WIDER UU WORLD updates last summer?
What is Article II? St. John’s is a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Article II of the UUA Bylaws, Principles and Purposes, … read more.
Dear Church,
August is here and autumn is around the corner. At St. John’s, fall often comes with an upsurge in energy around church programs and activities. Our yearly in-gathering service of water communion is coming up on August 21st. From there we nearly … read more.
Dear Church,
Sometime after we were married, my husband and I did the responsible thing and made wills. For a number of years – at least 7 or more – upon our demise, 50% of our wealth would go to the UUA and the … read more.
Covid is on the rise again. If you are feeling ill, or have been around anyone who is ill, St. John’s asks you to please stay home and enjoy worship on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/c/StJohnsUnitarianUniversalistChurch. For those coming in person, masking is … read more.
Last Thursday, we two, Rev. Alice Diebel and Rev. Mitra Jafarzadeh, attended a training from Faith Choice Ohio. Faith Choice Ohio is an organization of religious leaders who understand the necessity of abortion care for anyone and everyone who finds themselves in need. Abortions have been … read more.
A bad actor is trying to steal something again.
Beware this email:
From: “Rev. Mitra Jafarzadeh” <revmitrajafarzadeh01@gmail.com>
Date: July 28, 2022 at 10:52:39 AM EDT
To:
Subject: MANY BLESSINGS
Hi how are you doing?
i need a favor from you email me back as soon as you get this … read more.
“Ladder to the Light” discussion tonight, July 26
Rev. Mitra continues discussion about the book “Ladder to the Light” Tuesday, July 26, at 6 p.m.
Steven Charleston, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation and an ordained Episcopal priest, wrote the book “Ladder to the Light: An Indigenous … read more.
