New Video From Rev. Brian 2020-11-20
Here is a new video from Rev. Brian.
Category: Office & Congregational Announcements
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Share the Plate with Reclaim Our Vote this Sunday, September 27
Our donations will support Reclaim Our Vote, a nonpartisan campaign to empower voters of color in voter suppression states. We will hear from the inspiring and visionary founder and director, Andrea Miller.
Reclaim Our Vote is sponsored by the Social Action Committee, as part of our #UUTheVote … read more.
For Immediate Release
Names Rev. Brian Ferguson as New Settled Minister
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., September 16, 2020 — The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Redwood City (UUFRC) today announced the appointment of Rev. Brian Ferguson as its settled minister. Rev. Ferguson comes to UUFRC from Austin, Texas, where he served … read more.
UUFRC Extended Building Closure
August 12th, 2020
Dear Beloved UUFRC Community,
This is an update from the Board’s last message about closure of our building during this time of shelter in place orders.
We are extending the building closure until at least May 2021, aligned with the recommendation from the Unitarian Universalist … read more.
Goodbye from Rev. Gretchen
To All at the UU Fellowship of Redwood City:
Dear everyone –
Well, Judy and I survived the bumpy move to Sacramento and are still ironing out the complications that ensued. We do love our home and the neighborhood: so very diverse and friendly!!
There are no words … read more.
New Zoom Hints Added to Website
There is a new information page about using Zoom available on the website now. You can reach it on the Main Menu bar under Connection, called Zoom Hints.
Interview with Reverend Gretchen – to support our Gracious Farewell on 7/18
Join in the celebration of Reverend Gretchen’s retirement by watching and listening to a lively conversation between John Anning and Gretchen. We were introduced to Reverend Gretchen three years ago with an informative interview, and now we come full circle and extend our gracious farewell … read more.
2020 Annual Report Now Available
The UUFRC 2020 Annual Report is now available here.
Special Interview with Rev. Brian Ferguson
Here is a special interview you won’t want to miss — our ministerial candidate, Rev. Brian Ferguson, in conversation with UUFRC’s own interviewer extraordinaire, John Anning. Bring your own popcorn! Click here to watch the video.
Watch the video from Brian Ferguson and his family
Our new minister, Rev. Brian Ferguson, sent a video to introduce himself and his family to our congregation. Please click here to watch.
If you aren’t on a committee that will meet with Brian over the two candidating weeks, please sign up … read more.
GREAT NEWS FROM YOUR MINISTERIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE!
We are absolutely delighted to introduce Rev. Brian Ferguson, UUFRC’s candidate for settled minister. A native of Scotland, Brian was raised in a mining community and became the first generation in his family to attend university, majoring in Applied Physics. After graduating he worked in … read more.
Exciting Update (2020-05-11)
Great news — UUFRC has a pre-candidate minister! After the Ministerial Search Committee interviewed second-round candidates and conducted reference checks in April, one minister clearly stood out as a great match for us, and we were delighted when the minister accepted our invitation to … read more.
2019 Annual UUFRC Silent Auction Catalog is Available
The 2019 Annual UUFRC Silent Auction is this Saturday, October 19 from 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Click this link to download the catalog: 2019 Catalog V3_Front PagesV7
Tickets are available at the door: $40/adult and $6/child under 18
2019 UUFRC Silent Auction
Last Sunday, we officially kicked off the 2019 Annual Silent Auction. We hope you are all as excited as we are for this year’s biggest and best birthday party celebrating 60 years of UUFRC on Saturday, October 19 from 6-9pm.
Advance tickets are $25 for adults/$5.00 … read more.
Notice of the UUFRC Annual Meeting
Sunday, May 19, 2019
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
UUFRC Sanctuary
We will hold the Annual Meeting of our Fellowship on Sunday, May 19, 2019 in the Sanctuary. We need a quorum of members to convene the meeting. Please plan to attend.
The meeting agenda, voting information, and links to … read more.
Still Learning
Despite my advanced years and the length of time I have been part of the church lay leadership – I am still learning. In fact, I sometimes realize that what I thought I had learned, was not quite right and, needed to refine my understanding. Things would … read more.
WE HAVE A MINISTERIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE!
We are very happy to announce that you, the membership, have chosen the people to be on your Search Committee: Tracey Fecher, Erika Pretell, Cal Sloan, DeeDee Stovel, Bill Welch.
Their work is just beginning. Please congratulate them this Sunday or when you next see them.
Congregational Votes, Sun Mar 17
On Sunday March 17, 2019 at noon in the sanctuary we will hold a special congregational meeting to elect the members of the Ministerial Search Committee and vote on the Covenant of Right Relations document you have been working on over the last several weeks. … read more.
CARPET CLEANING, Jan 21
Do not use any carpeted area from Monday 6am – Tuesday noon. Thanks!
General Assembly (GA) Delegate Applications Available
Early registration for the UUA’s General Assembly in Spokane, Washington opens March 1. This is the fabulous annual celebration and business meeting for Unitarian Universalists.
UUFRC is entitled to three GA delegates to represent us either there or virtually. For more information and to apply to … read more.