Our Mission Statement

As a welcoming congregation, we work and worship together to become people of open minds, loving hearts, and helping hands. We honor the transformative power of love in our individual lives and broader communities.

May 2024

May 5

"Awakening to Wokeness"

Clint Tawes.

The term "woke" has garnered significant attention in recent years. However, beyond its overuse and misuse, "woke" represents more than just a label. Join us as we delve into what it means to be woke, exploring its significance and the challenges it presents in our daily lives. Together, we'll uncover practical strategies to deepen our commitment to justice and equity.

May 12 -HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY

"Ask Mama Jane"

Rev. Jane Page

Rev. Jane will once again become "Mama Jane" on Mother's Day and attempt to respond (without preparation) to questions you may have about UU, our congregation, theology, ethics and morality, opinions, etc. We will also pay tribute to mothers and others who nurture us.

May 19

"The History of Children's RE at UUFS"

Tanya Carden, Abby Thompson, Martha Hughes and June Hackle.

Come hear the history of Children's RE at UUFS (from 1985-present.)

May 26 - Memorial Day Weekend Picnic

Join us at Jane and Greg's home at 10:45 a.m. for our Annual Potluck Picnic. Someone will be at the church at 10:30 a.m. to give directions to those who may not know the picnic location. We will also walk the labyrinth as a Memorial Day ritual We will not have an online service on May 26.

We welcome you to our in-person services. if you prefer to attend online, the service will be offered at this zoom link: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/5915836890 .

CLICK ABOVE LINK TO ACCESS PREVIOUS SERVICES.

Also, this link is available on the UUFS website on both the HOME page and THIS MONTH'S SERVICES page.

One Year Down!

It is hard to believe my first year with you is almost over. Being able to share with you has been scary and exciting! This year, as part of my internship experience, we’ve been focusing on my time in the pulpit. It has been so rewarding to be able to be a part of the service team and to share my thoughts with you.

This coming year will bring some additional time in the pulpit, but my focus will be on you. As you know I am now living in Brunswick so I can be closer to both congregations. This allows me to be a bigger part of congregational life. I look forward to joining committees and community groups in both locations. I also look forward to bringing the skills I’ve learned in my CPE experience at Emory Decatur Hospital into our congregations in the form of more pastoral care for all of us.

This coming year will also mean I will be sharing with you my leadership project that is a part of my seminary formation. More to come on that, but in a nutshell, I am looking forward to finding ways to share some of what we do best as UU’s in an interfaith way in both locations.

I am so thankful for all the ways you’ve welcomed me. Thanks to everyone who has helped me this year by giving me a bed to lay my head, movie nights, dinner and just getting to know you. It’s been a wonderful start and I look forward to exploring new ways to be engaged with all of you.

Thank you so much and here’s to another amazing year to come.

In Faith,

Randy

Need a ride to Medical Appointment? Georgia Southern’s Trusted Rider Program offers transportation services to older adults, assisting them in reaching their non-emergency medical appointments and back home after the completion of their visit. The program is run by student volunteers who have undergone background checks and training to ensure they provide the best possible service to the clients involved.

Chiamaka Ogwara is the program’s community liaison and reached out to raise awareness about the program with hopes to get referrals from older adults who may be interested in the program or may have the need for it.

If you have any questions of would like to learn more about the program, contact them via phone at: 912-478-0712 (office phone) and email co06587-sw@georgiasouthern.edu

ZEN MEDITAION

Fridays at 9:00 a.m.

MindBody Center at UUFS

Join us for meditation on Friday mornings. Newcomers and experienced practitioners are welcome. Come join us in person or join us via Zoom.

For the Zoom link or more information send an email to Laura Milner at lamilner@georgiasouthern.edu

MindBody Center Yoga

now has more In-Person Yoga classes.

See Covid precautions below.

Tuesday, 9:30-11:00 am Iyengar Yoga with Inge

Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 am Yoga for the Spine with Lynn Geddes

Wednesday 9:30-10:30 am All Levels Yoga with Fred

Thursday, 9:30-11:00 am Ease into Iyengar Yoga with Inge

For Fred’s and Inge's classes register with this link:

https://app.punchpass.com/org/14237/classes/

For Lynn’s classes email her at lynn@yogamefit.com

Covid Precautions: We are still observing some Covid restrictions and limit our classes to 7 participants. To attend you must be vaccinated, be symptom-free, and observe social distancing. Mask wearing is optional.

Reduced fee for Newcomers to MindBody Center: $30 for 4 classes

For more information on our yoga classes click this link: www.mindbodycenteryoga.com

For more information on Fascia Fitness Training click this link: https://fasciatrainingacademy.com/6-fascial-fitness-training-principles/

Inge Spencer

Iyengar Certified Instructor

MindBody Center Yoga

912 596-3322 (call or text)

mindbodycenteryoga.com

For more information on our classes and instructors go to www.mindbodycenteryoga.com

or call or text Inge at 912-596-3322