This Sunday, February 28:
Sunday Service on Zoom at 10:30 am
 People in China
World Population Trends
Sermon by Dr. Carl Schmertmann In a few years, China will overtake the US as the world's largest economy. India will overtake China as the world's most populous country. Fertility rates in developed countries are plummeting. Where will these trends lead us? Join us for a stimulating presentation as Dr. Schmertmann addresses world population trends with emphasis on China/US/Russia and what these demographics portend for the future. Some scientists have believed that "Demography is destiny." We can already forecast with some certainty that there will soon be 7.6 billion people living on our planet. Dr. Nicholas Eberstadt has written "Unlike economic or technological forecasts, population projections tend to be reasonably accurate for at least a few decades, since most of the people who will be living in the world of 2040, for example, are already alive today." (Foreign Affairs, Jul/Aug 2019) |
Dr. Carl Schmertmann
Dr. Schmertmann holds a Ph.D from the University of California at Berkeley. In addition to being the director of the Florida State University Center for Demography he serves as the William J. Serow professor of economics. Florida State is one of only 17 universities in the US which offers advanced degrees in demographics.
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Zoom Coffee Hour at 11:00 am
Addressing local needsThe following local charities: Daily Bread, Serene Harbor, The Children's Hunger Project, Aging Matters, Space Coast Pride, and The Children's Home Society - have been chosen by our Charity Committee for assistance.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the doors to our fellowship building are closed for now. However, we endeavor to remain an online close-knit community with a passion for Unitarian Universalism. We intend to open the building as soon as the health and well-being of our friends and members is best served. Once open we will again offer a large variety of classes, clubs, meeting, and other opportunities during the year:
The Men’s Club The Book Club The Woman’s Circle Children’s Sunday School, Choir Social action Weekly movies Pot lucks We are a social group as well as spiritual and we miss being together. This too shall pass. Keep active on Facebook and our Web page to find out when and how we will open in the future. We miss you! 
New leadership, budget approved
Our fellowship has received the 51 ballots we needed and the budget and ballot for the Congregational Leadership Committee passed unanimously. Cliff Saylor, Ruth Rodgers, Nancy Shacklette, and Emily Curry's current term has ended. Pete Crumpacker (chair), Linda Brosius (VP), Brian Whalen (treasurer), and Tom Goldsworthy are continuing. Bobbie Keith, Emily Curry, Arthur Kushner, and Diane Sparks start 2-year terms. The nominating committee is Andy Petruska, Bill Scott, and Cliff Saylor Beware of scams. Our minister does not solicit contributions by email. Click here to see what these scams look like... Stephen Downen leading the Art Nature and Theater campers in song this past summer.
What Is Unitarian Universalism?If you'd like to get a better idea of what Unitarian Universalism is and whether our way of responsibly searching for truth and meaning might be for you, this welcome written by our Minister Emeritus, Rev. Dr. John M. Higgins, gives a quick preview:
"Welcome to this place. This is a place where no revealed truths are promoted and no scripture or human being accepted as infallible. It is a place for searching for truth, but we are believers. We believe in intellectual freedom, we believe in justice, we believe in compassion, and for concern for each other and for the whole world. We believe in commitment to those ideals which make us active in the struggle for human dignity. We are Unitarian Universalists." Who is Friendship Fellowship at Pineda? Born of the liberal Unitarian Universalist tradition and dedicated to the principles of a free faith, Friendship: We welcome all who long for a free and open atmosphere in which to search for their own faith, expand their spiritual horizons, or find new ways to interact with the world in which they live. We welcome diversity of belief and lifestyle because everyone deserves the stimulation of an intellectually active, emotionally supportive and socially conscious community. - The inherent worth and dignity of every living person - Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations - Acceptance of one another and encouragement in spiritual grown in our congregations - A free and responsible search for truth and reasoning - The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process - The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all - Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. This congregation affirms and promotes the full participation of persons in all our activities and endeavors, including membership, programming, hiring practices, and the calling of religious professionals without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age or national origin. |
Welcome to Friendship Fellowship at Pineda
We are a Unitarian Universalist congregation located in Brevard County on US1 just north of the Pineda Causeway. You are invited to visit us at our regular 10:30 am Sunday service, regardless of your background and your personal, political, or spiritual beliefs. click here for directions. 
Our Minister
The Reverend Amy Kindred began full-time ministry with Friendship Fellowship at Pineda in November, 2018.
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Easter Eggs Found
Children enjoyed hunting Easter eggs at the Fellowship on Easter Sunday . See more pictures... 
Children's projects displayed
Our Religious Education group recently planted avocado seeds and made some clay creations, pictured above. More pictures are expected from the upcoming Easter egg hunt. Please bring your children and/or /grandchildren to join in the fun. See more pictures... 
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