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Upcoming Services​​

Sunday, February 28:

Sunday Service on Zoom at 10:30 am
PicturePeople 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)

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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. 
Donate to the Fellowship by clicking the Donate button to the left. Your support is needed and gratefully received.
Zoom Coffee Hour at 11:00 am
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​Contact our Office Manager at  office.mgr.ffp@gmail.com if you'd like to participate with us. ​​



Sunday, March 7:

"Light the Chalice" Podcast at 10:30 am
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From a Small Seed
Sermon by Rev. Amy Kindred

Using science to explore the wisdom and wonder of trees, we find valuable lessons about survival. "Before you know what kindness really is," wrote Naomi SHihab Nye, "you must lose things." With regard to how we treat the earth, losing short-sightedness and consumption based on immediate need is critical. Considering how we treat one another, letting go of assumptions and taking risks, will help to ensure that kindness is passed onto future generations.


Donate to the Fellowship by clicking the Donate button to the left. Your support is needed and gratefully received.
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Rev. Amy Kindred
Music
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Stephen Downen, choir director, keyboard, soloist and Amy Rosebush, keyboard
Zoom Coffee Hour at 11:00 am
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​Contact our Office Manager at  office.mgr.ffp@gmail.com if you'd like to participate with us. ​​



PictureCover art from Robert Miller's guide to Wabi-Sabi.
Sunday, March 14
A Wabi Sabi Life
Sermon by Rev. Amy Kindred

We all want a perfect, unbroken and untarnished existence. And yet, 
life that unfolds as we want and expect it to is really an illusion. 



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Sunday, March 21
Inside the Dangerous Rise
​of Religious Nationalism

Sermon by Author and NY Times reporter Katherine Stewart

Stewart will explore religious nationalism's authoritarian and anti-democratic character and the ideology and rhetoric that led to the violent and dangerous attack on January 6th. Pictured is a crowd of Trump supporters marching on the US Caipaol on January 6, ultimately leading to the building being breached and several deaths. 

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Sunday, March 28
Change is Certain, Sometimes Good
Sermon by Rev. Amy Kindred

 As we emerge from the reality of life in a world pandemic, will we really "go back to a normal life?"  It is doubtful. Will this almost certain fact be a bad thing?

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Church closed to prevent virus spread

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.
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