By Susan Bennett, President, UUCF Board of Directors Did you know there is a proposal to update our current Unitarian Universalist Principles with new Values in the bylaws of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)? If not, maybe it’s time to turn your thoughtful reflection to this issue. I encourage you to read the entire Report […]
"Faith Matters" Blog
Welcome to "Faith Matters," the Monday blog written by UUCF's ministers and congregational lay leaders.
A Rose by Any Other Name
Did you know the original Nahuatl name for the plant we call “poinsettia” is cuetlaxochitl (pronounced kwe•tla•so•cheetl), cultivated by the Aztecs long before the European colonization of the Americas? In 1828, cuetlaxochitl was taken from its native home of Mexico and brought to the United States by Joel Roberts Poinsett, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. […]
Much-Needed and Appreciated Time Off
Though there are variations, in general, UU ministers called by their congregations receive 1 month of sabbatical for every year worked. They are to take it between their 4th and 7th years of service to a congregation or congregations. This is my 8th year at UUCF but we have been a little busy the last […]