Author: Mark Whittaker

Making Cases – for Pillows

Its time to make more pillow cases. The pillow cases we make end up being delivered to Children’s Hospital where each incoming patient is given a colorful pillow case to brighten their room, and hopefully brighten their hospital stay. Our pillow cases are delivered to Quilters Corner in Finleyville, where folks from all over our … Continue reading Making Cases – for Pillows

Nov. 8 Men’s Group Meeting

How we approach dying will be the topic of the Nov. 8 Men’s Group meeting. Rich Haverlack will lead the conversation. For people of a certain age, as the “Inevitable” approaches, it might be wise to consider whether you have a choice in the matter.  There will be information about FEN (Final Exit Network). The … Continue reading Nov. 8 Men’s Group Meeting

Humanist Group to discuss Restorative Justice

A central theme of Restorative Justice is managing the conflict in a community, rather than the preference in traditional justice to suppress conflict through punitive means. To give you a flavor of managing conflict using Restorative Justice principles, Claus will share what he learned in a recent workshop on the subject. IN-PERSON in the SCHWEITZER … Continue reading Humanist Group to discuss Restorative Justice

Summer Institute Returns

First Unitarian member Michael Safran already is excited about the return of an in-person Central East Region Summer Institute. Michael will be speaking during the Feb. 27 service about the Summer Institute, which is scheduled for July at California University of Pennsylvania. The institute is a week-long retreat for Unitarian Universalists to grow, relax, play … Continue reading Summer Institute Returns

Celebrate Winter Solstice

The Dance Choir invites you to the annual Winter Solstice service. Solstice is a time to reflect on our inner light and share it in our community. Join the dance choir in this immersive and contemplative experience including meditation, movement, and videos from past Solstice dances. We suggest that you have a candle and print … Continue reading Celebrate Winter Solstice