Services for October

— Our theme for October is Courage —

Our Witness Against Domestic Violence

Rev. Cynthia Snavely
October 4

Rev. Snavely and a Representative from SARC (The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center) will speak.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Working with Silent Witness National Initiative, UUFHC regularly places silhouettes along our street front for the month of October to heighten local awareness. On their website the Domestic Violence Awareness Project notes:

Across the United States, we’re seeing violence minimized, cuts to the services families rely upon, and increased barriers to safety for survivors and their children. Survivors deserve action. This DVAM, we invite you to join us as we move from awareness to action in order to meet our current moment. Now more than ever, we must stand with survivors, always.

Everything I Needed to Know, I Learned From a Children’s Book

Sara Wecht
October 11

Sara Wecht, our Director for the Program for Children and Youth, (and former librarian!) will lead us in a rediscovery of the many truths found in our favorite Children’s Books.

As children go back to school and adults may also be going back to school or work after a summer hiatus we ask you to also bring your backpack, briefcase, laptop bag, or other work bag to be blessed by the congregation so that each day at school or at work you may remember that this community supports you.

Rise Up

Rev. Cynthia Snavely
October 18

We celebrate and learn from all those who rose up against injustice. Some did not live to see victory, but they did not give up.

United Nations Day

Rev. Cynthia Snavely
October 25

The United Nations is far from perfect, but for nations to come together to even attempt to together affirm fundamental human rights; maintain international peace and security; and promote the economic and social advancement of all peoples definitely takes courage.

— Our theme for November is Healing —

The Dead Bless Us

Rev. Cynthia Snavely
November 1

In the book Circle Round: Raising Children in Goddess Traditions, Starhawk notes that in her house this prayer is used at a ritual at a meal at Samhain, the pagan new year. Ancestors, Beloved dead, You who gave us our lives, This food is for you. We give back to you. We remember you, And so you live on. Join us now. Feast with us. Visit us in our dreams. We love you. Blessed be.

Dedication and Healing

Rev. Cynthia Snavely
November 8

We ask those who serve in our military to prepare for and sometimes actually face the violence, anger, fear and loneliness of war. How can the rest of us help them to heal?

Calling All Veterans and those Currently Serving in the Armed Services

On November 8 we will have a service in honor of Veterans’ Day. If you are a veteran or are currently serving, please send a picture, your branch of service, and a brief note on when/where you serve(d) to minister@uufhc.net by October 31. Rev. Snavely would like to create a PowerPoint to be used in the service.