Our August Touchstones theme is “Communion.” Communion is a powerful word and a powerful concept, but many of us dismiss it because of the symbolism of the Christian ritual of … Continue reading August 2021 Touchstones Theme: Communion
Our Touchstones theme is “Journey.” So, here’s the deal. You are born. You take your first breathe, gasping like a fish out of water, which, in a sense, you are. … Continue reading July 2021 Touchstones Theme: “Journey”
Hello, all, The last year and a half has been a difficult time for our world. Like many congregations and houses of worship, here at AUUF, we found ourselves closing … Continue reading On the Pandemic and Regathering
Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (AUUF) seeks to hire two Nursery and Children Caregivers at our Auburn, Alabama campus for 3 hours per week on Sunday mornings starting immediately to: Open … Continue reading AUUF is Seeking Nursey and Children Caregivers!
Our June Touchstones theme is “Care of the Soul.” Spirit & Soul. Energy & Essence. In Hebrew, the word ruach means “wind,” “breath,” or “spirit.” The fact of our breathing … Continue reading June 2021 Touchstones Theme: “Care of the Soul”
As the Pandemic has dragged on and on, we have done our best to be science-lead, prioritizing your safety and wellbeing. Thank you for your patience and your grace in … Continue reading Outdoor Small Groups Now Meeting at AUUF
Our May Touchstones theme is “Acceptance.” The word “accept” comes from the Old French and means to “take what is offered.” The Latin root acceptare means to “take or receive … Continue reading May 2021 Touchstones Theme: “Acceptance”
In his book, The Miracle of Mindfulness, Thích Nhất Hạnh shares the following story. “In the United States, I have a close friend named Jim Forest. When I first met him eight years … Continue reading April 2021 Touchstones Theme: “Mindfulness”
Our March Touchstones theme is “Respect.” Our religious journey to respect has, in some ways, been slow. Tolerance has been a core religious value for us since 1557. Yet, Unitarian … Continue reading March 2021 Touchstones Theme: “Respect”
Our February Touchstones theme is “Mercy.” It is hidden. The “it” is mercy. It is hidden within our second principle in which we affirm “justice, equity, and compassion in human … Continue reading February 2021 Touchstones Theme: “Mercy”
