Monthly Archives: April 2012

October 1, 2012 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

September 2012 Florida District Packet (1.65 MB, 9 pages)

August 2, 2012 Deeper Connections E-Newsletter from Florida & Mid-South Districts

August 2012 Florida District Packet (1.1 mb, 11 pages)

June 19, 2012 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

June 6, 2012 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

June 2012 Florida District Packet (1.3 mb, 22 pages)

May 5, 2012 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

May 2012 Florida District Packet (1.9 mb, 19 pages)

April 9, 2012 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

April 2012 Florida District Packet (1.4 mb, 12 pages)

March 8, 2012 Florida District Connections

March 2012 Florida District Monthly Packet (2.7mb, 23 pages)

February 21, 2012 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

February 9, 2012 – Special Edition E-Newsletter – An Update from Your UUA Florida District Board of Directors

February 2012 Florida District Monthly Packet   (2.6mb, 24 pages)

January 17, 2012 – Special Edition E-Newsletter - Witness for Justice Fund & District Assembly

January 9, 2012 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

January 2012 Florida District Monthly Packet

December 20, 2011 Holiday Greetings E-Newsletter

December 3, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

December 2011 Florida District Monthly Packet

November 4, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

November 2011 Florida District Monthly Packet

October 17, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

October 8, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

October 2011 Florida District Monthly Packet

September 14, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

September 2011 Florida District Monthly Packet

August 13, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

August 2011 Florida District Monthly Packet

July 15, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

June 9, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

June 2011 Florida District Monthly Packet

May 21, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

May 6, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

May 2011 Florida District Monthly Packet

April 20, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

April 2011 Florida District Monthly Packet

March 21, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

March 8, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

March 2011 Florida District Monthly Packet

February 18, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

February 4, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

February 2011 Florida District Monthly Packet

January 8, 2011 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

January 2011 Florida District Monthly Packet

December 21, 2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

December 8, 2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

December 2010 Florida District Monthly Packet

November 8, 2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

November 2010 Florida District Monthly Packet

October 22,2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

October 1, 2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

October 2010 Florida District Monthly Packet

September 17, 2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

September 2010 Florida District Monthly Packet

August 19, 2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

August 1, 2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

August 2010 Florida District Monthly Packet

July 3, 2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

June 5, 2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

June 2010 Florida District Monthly Packet

May 10, 2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

May 2010 Florida District Monthly Packet

April 23, 2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

April 5, 2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

April 2010 Florida District Monthly Packet

March 20, 2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

March 4, 2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

March 2010 Florida District Monthly Packet

February 5, 2010 Florida District Connections E-Newsletter

February 2010 Florida District Monthly Packet

January 6, 2010 Florida District Connections

January 2010 Florida District Monthly Packet

December 16, 2009 Florida District Connections E-News

December 2009 District Monthly Packet

November 20, 2009 Florida District Connections E-News

November 5, 2009 Florida District Connections E-News

November 2009 District Monthly Packet

October 21, 2009 Florida District Connections E-News

October 6, 2009 Florida District Connections E-News

October 2009 District Monthly Packet

September 5, 2009 Florida District Connections E-News

September 2009 District Monthly Packet

August 19, 2009 Florida District Connections E-News

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes from Rev. Kenn – April 2012

Crossing Boundaries to Stand on the Side of Love

Our 2012 District Assembly was a resounding success, with a good turnout, a challenging program, a unique service-project opportunity, and exciting worship. We thank host congregation, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville for their gracious hospitality. We were generously received and well-nurtured. I personally nominate them for next year’s “above and beyond the call” DA award for their model-setting renovation of their building to make it accessible to all. Considerable expense and devoted labor ensured no one would encounter barriers to their full participation.

The learning-model we put forth has had immediate application as our members were invited to cross a boundary upon learning of the tragic murder of Trayvon Martin in Sanford. The clergy offered a resolution to be distributed to the public and to officials. Then, many of our delegates added their names to a companion resolution as well. Click here to read this resolution. Subsequent to the DA, many Unitarian Universalists went to Sanford to participate in the public rally calling for justice. Several of our congregations also participated in social witness events the following week.

So often, congregational life can be a challenge amidst our many and truly diverse aspirations. However, a tragic moment helps us to focus anew. Young Mr. Martin’s death is, sadly, among too many young black men being killed or harmed in our society, still captive as it is to the legacy of slavery and bigotry. There is freedom work for us to do! Remember this the next time you’re in worship or helping out with a church committee, teaching the kids or hosting a guest. We are called ever to the public square to work for love and justice!

The church finally has two enduring purposes, ably summarized a few years ago thus: “To nurture the soul and To heal the world.”

Reflecting this Good Friday as I write, symbol of ancient oppression, I hear the hymn echoing its refrain, “We begin again … in love …!” May it be so.

Rev. Kenn

UUA Florida District

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