Services for April

Resilience. A tree doesn't know what makes leaves start in spring, or why branches bend when wind beats the withered shreds of leaves away. It must wait naked, whipped with wind and cold-blinded, bearing winter's pain with no cause to trust that spring will come again. Trees nonetheless survive the cold to thrive with new life when the weather warms. We humans complain about the weather despite our sure knowledge that spring will reliably arrive. Yet in human affairs we are less certain. Will our metaphorical spring eventually come, perhaps not with the Earth’s rotation but in that spiral of human history that transforms human values? In that arc that bends toward justice? We cannot know. But (unlike trees) we can move—with one right action after another, in community, with hope and resilience. We bend the arc. We bring the spring.

~ Rev. Jaye

Rescuing the Spirit

Rev. Jaye Brooks
April 5

The spring holy days speak of Possibility, the learning theme for April. Today is Easter in the Christian tradition—a time of renewal and hope. This year the Jewish celebration of Passover honors the liberation of Jews from slavery. And the Hindu festival of colors, Holi (March 4), celebrates the triumph of good over evil. As we consider the convergence of these holy days, perhaps we will find that it’s possible to rescue the spirit, freeing us from the harm of a bitter winter.

On Earth, As It Is In Heaven

Sara Wecht and the Worship Team
April 12

Join us for a time of renewal and re-commitment at the intersection of the climate crisis and the deep justice commitments of our congregation. Together we can move past systems and cultures of extraction to usher in a new era with love and justice at the center. This is a service for all ages.

Second Sunday Collection
No potluck luncheon today in lieu of a special potluck next week

Candidate Week

Minister Candidate
April 19

As the Newsletter went to press, UUFHC was waiting and hoping for a joyous announcement from the Ministerial Search Team about our Contract Minister Candidate. Today and next Sunday, the Candidate will lead the service. After today’s service, join in a special potluck and Q & A with the Candidate.

Candidate Week End

Minister Candidate
April 26

Today, the Candidate will again lead the service. After today’s service the Fellowship’s members will vote to call the confirm the choice of the Search Committee and call the Candidate as our Contract Minister.