UUFA News

This week I’ve had the chance to connect with DRE colleagues in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Our friends at UU Congregation of  Asheville are without water for the foreseeable future, but they have power on in their building and are providing respite care for children in the afternoons as most daycares and schools are still closed. My heart goes out to all who are struggling with the aftermath of these terrible disasters. 

 

Rev. Lisa Garcia Sampson, the executive director of UU Justice NC, shared some hopeful communication with us about the amazing work UUs and other organizations are doing on the ground in Asheville. 

 

“UU Justice NC is helping to coordinate aid into the region in partnership with movement partners within Blueprint NC and is in communication with all of our congregations in the directly impacted areas, as well as our community partners out west. Our movement is having daily calls, tracking needs on the ground, and coordinating our efforts. We are also in very close communication with the UUA, Southern Region and UUSC who are providing support.” 

 

I’m checking in with my colleagues in Florida and will provide information and ways to support as needed in the coming days. These disasters have been hard to witness, but I am grateful to see how communities are coming together to love and support one another. 

 

If you want to help support the relief efforts from Helene or Milton, I’ll include some links below. Folx on the ground in Asheville are requesting financial donations rather than physical items as the needs are changing daily and deliveries to Asheville take gas and water resources from communities that are in need. Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte is working as a drop-off point for items that can be funnelled into western NC. 

 

 

The Capital Campaign is underway! UUFA is raising money to pay off our building loan, complete repairs on the RE wing roof, and increase the auditory experience in the sanctuary. If you want to find out more – check out the video and FAQ on our website!  Kids in RE spent last Sunday painting a coin collection jug which will also be a donation spot! Please consider donating to the Capital Campaign’s efforts so that we can focus more of our resources and energy on fun programs and connections in the future! 

 

We are busy getting ready for the Fall Festival! Join us on Sunday, October 27 after Sunday service for Trunk or Treat, chili, pumpkin launching, and fun! All events will be held at the Fellowship for this joyous occasion. Costumes are welcome!