Category: Articles & News
The San Gabriel Messenger – 12/20 – Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from San Gabriel UU Fellowship!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from San Gabriel UU Fellowship! December 20, 2023 – The San Gabriel Messenger – Our Weekly Newsletter – Sunday @ 5pm: “Christmas Eve Service” by Rev. Jami Yandle – “Every year starts out right with Appelflappen!” (Jan. 1 at DRE Corinna’s House) – “Coffee and Conversation Continues to Evolve!” by … Continue reading The San Gabriel Messenger – 12/20 – Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from San Gabriel UU Fellowship!
Coffee and Conversation Continues to Evolve!
A couple of months ago we asked for a few people to join Carolyn and me in bringing the joy of Coffee and Conversation to the congregation. Some folks have come forward and shown an interest in making this special part of Sunday happen. Even with new participants, we still need additional team members. … Continue reading Coffee and Conversation Continues to Evolve!
Minister Search and Congregational Transition – Board of Trustees Update
The Board would like to provide another update on our search for a new minister and the transitional period our congregation is entering. We want to share some information on the types of ministerial positions, the status and timing of our transition process, and some of the changes we can expect during our transition. Unitarian … Continue reading Minister Search and Congregational Transition – Board of Trustees Update
Ministerial Transition: Board of Trustees Update
Ministerial Transition Our congregation is currently in a transitional period in terms of our ministerial leadership. Rev. Jami Yandle will be leading their last worship service with us in December and will start their new full-time position with the UUA in January. Over the next several weeks, we will have the opportunity to share our … Continue reading Ministerial Transition: Board of Trustees Update
New Chalice Dedication This Sunday
Our Chalice Early in San Gabriel’s history as a congregation we rented space to hold our worship services on Sunday mornings. These rented spaces did not allow for an open flame, so a talented member, Pete Geiger, crafted a beautiful stained-glass lamp with the image of a chalice on it as a substitute. When the … Continue reading New Chalice Dedication This Sunday
Move the Monument: An Interfaith and Community Gathering for Justice and Peace on Nov. 12
We seek to create a community based on welcoming to all people, peace, and social justice. United in those values, we gather to say to the Williamson County Commissioners that the confederate monument does not belong on our Square. We invite people of faith, as well as those of no specific faith, to join us … Continue reading Move the Monument: An Interfaith and Community Gathering for Justice and Peace on Nov. 12
Hospitality Team Update
Update on Hospitality Hospitality appreciation grew and we believe it helps strengthen fellowship with all of the hardship around us. However, the enthusiasm is larger than the participation. About three months ago, we sent out an all call for more team members. We have some intermittent interest but no steady participation. Some of the interest … Continue reading Hospitality Team Update
Ministers Come from All Over to Celebrate!
The Installation Dedication Celebration at the UU Church of the Brazos Valley was a big success! On October 14th, the Reverend Kiya Heartwood was installed as the settled minister at the Brazos UU Church, and the new (not quite complete) church building was dedicated, as several ministers from around the country attended the event in … Continue reading Ministers Come from All Over to Celebrate!
SGUUF was represented at the recent “Boot the Voucher” Rally at the state capitol on October 7!
SGUUF was represented at the recent “Boot the Voucher” Rally at the state capitol on October 7! Yellow Shirt attendees were: Susan Patterson, Frank Dunaway, Michelle Augustine and Heloise Shaser. It’s not too late to write, email, or phone your state legislators to support funding public schools and boot the vouchers.