Seward Unitarian Universalists

UUA and UUSC Establish Gulf Coast Relief Fund: A Message from the Rev. William G. Sinkford

I am writing to share the news about the newly-created UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund. 

(click on link or visit www.uua.org/news/2005/050831_katrina/donate.html )

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In the midst of this profound tragedy, I am heartened by the determination of so many Unitarian Universalists to find a way to help. Congregations from as far away as Dallas and Houston are rallying to help coordinate emergency shelter and supplies, while trauma ministry teams are mobilizing to attend to the spiritual wounds of hurricane survivors. To support their efforts, The Unitarian Universalist Association has partnered with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee to establish the UUA-UUSC Gulf Coast Relief Fund. 

After just a few days, the fund has already accepted an unprecedented outpouring of gifts totaling more than $50,000, a figure that is increasing hourly.

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All funds received will be distributed under the auspices of the UUA's Southwest and Mid-South Districts and will be used entirely for hurricane relief. The two districts will establish a panel to distribute funds to local relief efforts and to UU congregations so that their ministries in their communities can be restored. I urge you to be as generous as possible in support of our faith community.

In this difficult time, I am proud that Unitarian Universalists are coming together to help lighten the heavy burdens of our brothers and sisters.

In faith,             Bill Sinkford  (To see the full text, visit www.uua.org or click on link)

 

September Schedule

Upcoming Services:
September 11                Gathering Sunday lead by Naomi Fischer, SUU President
                                       Please bring water from your travels this summer.
September 18                Flower Communion
                                       Please bring in a flower/flowers to share
September 25                Visiting Speaker Homer Wilkins from Knoxville, Tennessee
                                       “What’s Behind AA Milne’s ‘Ivory Door’”

 

The SUU needs you!

Are you interested in being a Lay Leader for services this coming year? A Lay Leader leads the Order of Service and introduces the guest speaker. We would love to see some new faces helping to lead services. Please contact Naomi Fischer for more information or to volunteer.

 

Nicaragua

The high school RE group is working on raising funds for a trip to Nicaragua to work in an orphanage. If you are interested in helping with the fund raising or would like to make a donation please contact Deborah Dixon.

 

 

Look for our ad for a visiting minister in the September issue of the UU World.

September 2005