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 - click here for directions. 
The Reverend Amy Kindred is a Unitarian Universalist ordained minister with experience spanning more than a decade. She served Unitarian Universalism in congregations in Terre Haute, Indiana, Savannah, Georgia and Port Charlotte, Florida. "Reverend Amy" began full-time ministry with Friendship Fellowship at Pineda in November, 2018.
"The world needs Unitarian Universalism now more than ever. Through our actions and words, we aspire to live our seven principles thereby transforming ourselves and others. Holding each other accountable in a community of love, forgiveness and support, we forge the future by honoring the Unitarian Universalist prophets of the past. I cherish the opportunity to walk with others who have made a commitment to help heal a hurting and unjust world." Reverend Amy's office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 to noon. Since there are many meetings on the calendar throughout most days, it's best to schedule an appointment. Her email is minister.ffp@gmail.com. Reverend Amy's day off is Monday and the day set aside for sermon editing and writing is Friday. Read more... This Sunday, November 24, 2019:
10:30 am Programs for Children and Youth 
Children begin each Sunday morning at Friendship Hall with their parents where they are present for the first few minutes of the adult service. After the chalice lighting, the children come forward for a Story for All Ages and then are “sung off” to Sunday school by the congregation. Read more...
9:15 am: Sunday Morning Discussion in the Coffee House 11:30 am: Coffee, Conversations and Camaraderie 
Enjoy coffee, juice and other refreshments as you converse with old friends and make new ones. Join our welcoming and loving community.
Our latest exhibit, on the newly painted back wall of Friendship Hall, features award winning artist Pat Yanulis.
Pat's exhibit showcases Encaustic Art which is made from beeswax and damar resin and is melted and worked with heat tools. There is layering and burnishing and polishing to create an interesting archival piece that will last for centuries. Pat participated in the 11th Annual Encaustic Conference in Provincetown, MA which featured a panoply of distinguished artists from around the world. She has a Bachelor of Arts of USF, was awarded the prestigious Elly Award for Art Educator for the year (2016) and has exhibited in many juried exhibitions. All the art is for sale and for the pleasure of looking. 
Film discussion Monday, December 2, at 1 pm:
On the Basis of Sex (2018) Felicity Jones stars as the young Ruth Bader Ginsburg arguing her first law case, defending a man who wants the same tax rights as a “widow or divorcee whose spouse is incapacitated or institutionalized.” Since the man was a bachelor hiring a nurse to take care of his mother, he did not qualify. Ruth got the ACLU to help her, and she won her case. Inspiring and thrilling! Read more, see the trailer... Men's Group Meeting:
Building on successful Men's Lunch Gatherings, we hope to start a regular Monthly Men's Group. The FFP-Men's Group will provide an avenue for the men from FFP to:
This is an opportunity to get to know each other on a more personal level. It is a good forum to make and cement some male friendships. Hopefully you can come and participate in ways so that we can make a difference for ourselves and others. The most recent meeting was Saturday, November 2, at 1:30 - 3 pm in the Coffee House. Stephen Downen leading the Art Nature and Theater campers in song
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Sunday ServicesYou are always welcome at Friendship Fellowship at Pineda's regular Sunday Service, regardless of your background and your personal, political, or spiritual beliefs. Services are held every Sunday at 10:30am. Our new building is located at 3115 Friendship Place, off US 1, just north of the Pineda Causeway.
For a map and directions, please visit our Location and Directions 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... 
GA online
Our association's annual General Assembly took place in Spokane, Washington in June. Read more, see video... 
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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 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.
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