This Sunday, May 18:Service at 10:30 am:  Photo: JonathanPuello, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Indian River Lagoon
In 2024, Marine Resources Council (MRC) released a new version of their annual Indian River Lagoon health report. MRC scientists gathered data from partner and government organizations to assess five Lagoon health indicators: harmful algae, seagrass coverage, sediment health, wastewater spills, and water quality. Join Marine Resources Council's Executive Director Dr. Laura Wilson as she provides an overview of the results of how the Lagoon is fairing. You will also learn about MRC’s new Low Impact Living initiative, which builds on Low Impact Development (LID) and expands it by empowering individual citizens to make positive changes. Dr. Wilson will share insights on how Low Impact Living strategies can combat stormwater runoff, reduce pollution, and restore natural hydrology to benefit the Indian River Lagoon. Sermon by Dr Laura Wilson, Marine Resources Council (in person) Music: Amy Rosebush, piano Learn more about the Marine Resources Council...  Dr. Laura Wilson
Inspired by the natural world, Dr. Laura Wilson pursues work that brings together her love of learning, teaching, and exploring. She earned her B.S. in Geology from Washington & Lee University, M.S. in Earth Sciences from Montana State University, and Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from University of Colorado at Boulder.
Dr. Wilson started as the Executive Director of MRC in June 2024, where she is able to apply a systems-approach to ecosystem restoration, encourage data-informed decision making, facilitate collaborations, and encourage life-long learning. When not working, Laura enjoys exploring new places, activities, and foods with her family, cheering for her favorite sports teams, and gardening. Children's Religious Education at 10:30 am: 
The Youth RE committee oversees the children's Sunday morning RE program, as well as special events during the year, including a one-week ANT (Art, Nature, Theater) Camp each summer. The children begin their Sunday in Friendship Hall with their families and after the opening hymn, come forward for the chalice lighting and the Children’s Affirmation before being sung off to the Sunday school room for their lesson and accompanying activities, provided by teacher Kim Kroflich. Lessons are provided for children ages 5-12, and child care for those younger than 5, concurrent with the adult Sunday morning service.
The committee is responsible for providing a teacher and a teen assistant for the children's RE and overseeing their work as well as maintaining the rooms where the children's activities take place to make sure they are attractive and welcoming as well as safe for children of all ages. For our curriculum, we use the Tapestry of Faith units available for downloading from the UUA website. Teen programs are also available whenever there is sufficient need and participation. A final important job of the committee is to publicize the children's program and attract more young families to Friendship Fellowship. We welcome new members to the Youth RE Committee, so if you are interested in working with the children and joining us, please see chair Ruth Rodgers. Read more about our Youth Religious Education program... Coffee and Conversations at 11:30 am: 
Enjoy coffee and other refreshments as you converse with old friends and make new ones.
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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. Beware of scams. We do not solicit contributions by email. Click here to see what these scams look like... 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 Unitarian Universalist Friendship Fellowship? 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 
We are a Unitarian Universalist congregation located in Brevard County on US1 just north of the Pineda Causeway. You are invited to join us at our regular 10:30 am Sunday service, regardless of your background and your personal, political, or spiritual beliefs.
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Help Wanted:
Musicians We are presently looking for musicians to accompany our hymns and to direct the choir. Contact Laura Petruska at [email protected] or phone 321 806-0559 if you are interested or know of someone who might be. 
Dr. Laura McGuire
Dr. Laura McGuire, Ministerial Intern
Dr. Laura Mcguire is our halftime ministerial intern, preaching and providing religious education in person two to three times a month and offering pastoral care and ritual services Sunday through Wednesday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Dr. McGuire is a consultant, researcher and Unitarian Universalist seminarian who expects to be ordained in the spring. They are the author of "Creating Cultures of Consent" and "The Sexual Misconduct Prevention Guidebook." Click on the images to read more about the books. Read more about Dr. McGuire here... 
Pastoral Care is available
Compassionate care and spiritual counseling is available. Read more on our Caring page ... 
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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