September 10, 2021
Dear Fellowship,
I’m sure everyone has noticed the Friday EBlasts have gotten a bit redundant lately. This week there’s all sorts of new and exciting information! Are you ready? Let’s dive in!
1) The CLC voted to have only Zoom Sunday services in September, with no podcast.
Because the rate of new Covid-19 infections in Brevard County continues to increase, Sunday Services will be held on Sunday at 10:00 am via Zoom, with the Zoom link to be sent out in the Friday EBlast. The CLC will monitor the situation and reassess month to month going forward. (Please see the attachments from the 9/7 CLC meeting.)
2) Sunday Service September 12th at 10:00 am via Zoom!
What’s a UU? ~ Sermon by Rev. Amy Kindred
In Unitarian Universalism, you can bring your whole self: your full identity, your questioning mind, your expansive heart.
NOTE: Recognizing that many Unitarian Universalists also identify as Jewish, we will pause to highlight the high holy days.
Here is your Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83803651781
Passcode: 784728
3) Are You our Guest?
If you have been visiting with us via Zoom and would like more information or have questions about FFP, please contact the office at [email protected]. Welcome, guests!
4) Children’s RE lessons have resumed on Zoom each Sunday morning from 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Any FFP members with children, grandchildren, or other family members between
the age of 4-10 who might like to participate should contact Ruth Rodgers at rrodgers44.cfl.rr.com for the weekly reminder and Zoom link.
5) Our September charity is Space Coast Pride.
Although the Pride Festival has been canceled this year due to Covid concerns, the work of this non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization is ongoing.
Space Coast Pride offers events,
support and a sense of community to the LGBTQ+ residents of Brevard County.
Make checks payable to Friendship Fellowship at Pineda
(mark on memo line Space Coast Pride) and mail to:
3115 Friendship Place, Rockledge, Florida 32955
OR - tap the charity button on PayPal on the FFP web site.
https://www.uuffpspacecoast.org
6) Thursday Evening Meditation will be resuming!
Rev. Amy Kindred will be hosting a Meditation via Zoom starting Thursday 9/16 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm.
Here is your Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84701618574
Passcode: 856610
7) Circle Book Club will be meeting Sep 11 at 10:00 via Zoom!
They will be reading The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Laura Kercelius will be the host. There are copies in the Brevard Public Library.
Here's the Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88698487741
Passcode: 477755
8) Women's Friendship Circle - Thursday - Sept. 23 at 4:00 PM
Bring your favorite refreshment and/or snack and sit down for a fun time with Sue Holland - our host - who will challenge us all in a round of fun games.
We will be amused - we will be tested - we will get acquainted - as well we'll have a spirited good time together.
If you are not yet on the Women's Friendship Circle membership list, please contact Bobbie at: [email protected]
NOTE: The Zoom link for this meeting will be sent out to all members of the Women's Friendship Circle on Monday September 20.
I look forward to seeing everyone - best wishes, Bobbie Keith
9) Social Justice Committee (SJC)
Next SJC Meeting: Tuesday, September 14th, 2PM, via Zoom
All FFP members and friends are invited to participate!
***The committee meets every 2nd Tuesday of Each Month at 2PM***
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94127967019
Contact: Jim Hinson, Social Justice Committee Chair, [email protected]
10) Social Justice News Facebook Group
All Friendship Fellowship Members and Friends are invited to join our Social Justice News Facebook Group!
You’ll find daily posts on important Social Justice News & Updates, SJC Committee Events, and local Advocate Opportunities! Social Justice News Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/socialjusticenews
Contact: Jim Hinson, Social Justice Committee, Chair, [email protected]
11) A note from Lisa Harrington ~
Please email me your Profile Pictures for the directory! Our new database system, Breeze, allows us to upload a photograph for the directory.
I hope to get a copy of the directory sent out to everyone with the October Flyer.
[email protected]
12) E-Blast Item Content Format as approved by the CLC:
OUTSIDE EVENTS ~
The Pushback Community Alliance invites you to join us in a faith-based vaccination event: COMMUNITY IMMUNITY!
We are going antiviral. You can, too!
GOAL: Get people vaccinated, particularly Black and Brown people, ages 18-35
On-site vaccinations and live entertainment
Free lunch for those who get vaccinated
Outdoors at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church,
2295 Dr. Harvey Riley St., NE, Palm Bay
Saturday, September 18, 10am – 2pm
Benediction for September 11 ~ Gregory JonesOn this hallowed day,
We remember.
We remember those who are no longer present with us here,
but who remain forever present in our hearts
and who live on in our memories.
We embrace.
We embrace those whose sorrow is unmeasurable;
We have no cure for sorrow,
only the comforting love of those who are closest to us.
We honor.
We honor those in uniform, who continue – courageously – to run toward danger on our behalf;
may we be worthy of their courage and sacrifice.
And we ask.
We ask our civic leaders
to always guide us in ways
that promote peace over war,
tolerance over intolerance,
reason over blind passion,
and love over hate.
May all here find blessing in their lives,
hope in their days, and comfort in their nights.
Let us go now, in peace.
For more information contact: [email protected]
May you all have a restful weekend!
--
Lisa Harrington
Office Manager/Friendship Fellowship at Pineda
(321) 242-1117
Dear Fellowship,
I’m sure everyone has noticed the Friday EBlasts have gotten a bit redundant lately. This week there’s all sorts of new and exciting information! Are you ready? Let’s dive in!
1) The CLC voted to have only Zoom Sunday services in September, with no podcast.
Because the rate of new Covid-19 infections in Brevard County continues to increase, Sunday Services will be held on Sunday at 10:00 am via Zoom, with the Zoom link to be sent out in the Friday EBlast. The CLC will monitor the situation and reassess month to month going forward. (Please see the attachments from the 9/7 CLC meeting.)
2) Sunday Service September 12th at 10:00 am via Zoom!
What’s a UU? ~ Sermon by Rev. Amy Kindred
In Unitarian Universalism, you can bring your whole self: your full identity, your questioning mind, your expansive heart.
NOTE: Recognizing that many Unitarian Universalists also identify as Jewish, we will pause to highlight the high holy days.
Here is your Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83803651781
Passcode: 784728
3) Are You our Guest?
If you have been visiting with us via Zoom and would like more information or have questions about FFP, please contact the office at [email protected]. Welcome, guests!
4) Children’s RE lessons have resumed on Zoom each Sunday morning from 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Any FFP members with children, grandchildren, or other family members between
the age of 4-10 who might like to participate should contact Ruth Rodgers at rrodgers44.cfl.rr.com for the weekly reminder and Zoom link.
5) Our September charity is Space Coast Pride.
Although the Pride Festival has been canceled this year due to Covid concerns, the work of this non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization is ongoing.
Space Coast Pride offers events,
support and a sense of community to the LGBTQ+ residents of Brevard County.
Make checks payable to Friendship Fellowship at Pineda
(mark on memo line Space Coast Pride) and mail to:
3115 Friendship Place, Rockledge, Florida 32955
OR - tap the charity button on PayPal on the FFP web site.
https://www.uuffpspacecoast.org
6) Thursday Evening Meditation will be resuming!
Rev. Amy Kindred will be hosting a Meditation via Zoom starting Thursday 9/16 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm.
Here is your Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84701618574
Passcode: 856610
7) Circle Book Club will be meeting Sep 11 at 10:00 via Zoom!
They will be reading The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Laura Kercelius will be the host. There are copies in the Brevard Public Library.
Here's the Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88698487741
Passcode: 477755
8) Women's Friendship Circle - Thursday - Sept. 23 at 4:00 PM
Bring your favorite refreshment and/or snack and sit down for a fun time with Sue Holland - our host - who will challenge us all in a round of fun games.
We will be amused - we will be tested - we will get acquainted - as well we'll have a spirited good time together.
If you are not yet on the Women's Friendship Circle membership list, please contact Bobbie at: [email protected]
NOTE: The Zoom link for this meeting will be sent out to all members of the Women's Friendship Circle on Monday September 20.
I look forward to seeing everyone - best wishes, Bobbie Keith
9) Social Justice Committee (SJC)
Next SJC Meeting: Tuesday, September 14th, 2PM, via Zoom
All FFP members and friends are invited to participate!
***The committee meets every 2nd Tuesday of Each Month at 2PM***
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94127967019
Contact: Jim Hinson, Social Justice Committee Chair, [email protected]
10) Social Justice News Facebook Group
All Friendship Fellowship Members and Friends are invited to join our Social Justice News Facebook Group!
You’ll find daily posts on important Social Justice News & Updates, SJC Committee Events, and local Advocate Opportunities! Social Justice News Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/socialjusticenews
Contact: Jim Hinson, Social Justice Committee, Chair, [email protected]
11) A note from Lisa Harrington ~
Please email me your Profile Pictures for the directory! Our new database system, Breeze, allows us to upload a photograph for the directory.
I hope to get a copy of the directory sent out to everyone with the October Flyer.
[email protected]
12) E-Blast Item Content Format as approved by the CLC:
- Committee or Individual’s name
- Event Name
- Date
- Time
- Brief description of the event or announcement. (3 sentences or fewer)
- Contact information (name and email address)
- How many weeks will the item recur on the Friday EBlast
- Submit your item 1 week prior to publication to [email protected]
OUTSIDE EVENTS ~
The Pushback Community Alliance invites you to join us in a faith-based vaccination event: COMMUNITY IMMUNITY!
We are going antiviral. You can, too!
GOAL: Get people vaccinated, particularly Black and Brown people, ages 18-35
On-site vaccinations and live entertainment
Free lunch for those who get vaccinated
Outdoors at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church,
2295 Dr. Harvey Riley St., NE, Palm Bay
Saturday, September 18, 10am – 2pm
Benediction for September 11 ~ Gregory JonesOn this hallowed day,
We remember.
We remember those who are no longer present with us here,
but who remain forever present in our hearts
and who live on in our memories.
We embrace.
We embrace those whose sorrow is unmeasurable;
We have no cure for sorrow,
only the comforting love of those who are closest to us.
We honor.
We honor those in uniform, who continue – courageously – to run toward danger on our behalf;
may we be worthy of their courage and sacrifice.
And we ask.
We ask our civic leaders
to always guide us in ways
that promote peace over war,
tolerance over intolerance,
reason over blind passion,
and love over hate.
May all here find blessing in their lives,
hope in their days, and comfort in their nights.
Let us go now, in peace.
For more information contact: [email protected]
May you all have a restful weekend!
--
Lisa Harrington
Office Manager/Friendship Fellowship at Pineda
(321) 242-1117