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The Sunday gathering at 11am will occur as usual for those who are still in Key West.

As part of that time together, we will gather our thoughts to those who have left in advance of Hurricane Ike, those who will leave later, and those who will remain here - may we all be safe where ever we may be.

Also, as the storm does visit us, be aware that the following modes of communication with the rest of the fellowship will be up and running: my home phone will be working, connecting into my cell phone, even if power and phone service in the Keys in interrupted: (305) 735-3990. My email will also be available since the server is far away from the Keys: minister@uufkw.org

If you are in need, or just want a listening ear to hear (or read) what is happening for you, please be in touch.

I hold you all in my heart in the days ahead.

Rev Randy

The planned Thursday noon discussion series on the “Religion of Our Nation’s Founders” is delayed until Thursday, September 11.

“Unfortuntely,” Rev. Randy said, “a changed pastoral commitment means the change of the start of this series. But, we will then continue for the full four weeks.”

The series will look beyond the myths about our founders’ religious beliefs, including many claims of conservative Christian tendencies, to see what they believed in their own words and actions.

“While it may be true that our country was founded by deeply religious and spiritual people, it is not true that they would be considered practicing Christians by today’s definitions, ” Rev Randy adds.

All will be welcomed to participate in all or any single session of the series.

As Tropical Storm Fay makes its way across Cuba and heads for our area,  we hold in our hearts and thoughts all the residents of the Keys and south Florida whose lives may be affected.

May the winds blow more gently than predicted;

May the oceans rise less than expected;

May the rains fill our reservoirs but not our houses;

May those who have evacuated soon return to us safely;

May we and all of our neighbors be safe;

Untll Fay is but a name of a storm that did not live up its billing.

Blessed Be!

Rev Randy

VIGIL SERVICE
in support of our sisters and brothers in Knoxville
Wednesday, July 30, 7:30pm at the Fellowship

As many of you know by now, a tragic event of violence took the lives of two members of the Tennessee Valley UU Church in Knoxville on Sunday. A gunman unrelated to the congregation entered the building during the Sunday morning service of worship and began firing a shotgun.

The heroic acts of an usher (who lost his life in the process) and of several members of the congregation brought about a quick disarming of the gunman who was held until police arrived.

Since the service had featured a number of children from the church’s summer music program, there was great concern for the young people; none of them was physically hurt in the event, but all were witnesses to the violence.

Our Association has responded to the tragedy by dispatching our Trauma Response Team and President Bill Sinkford will travel to be with them today. In the meantime, our best support for our sister congregation is to offer up our thoughts, meditations, prayers, and healing energy.

I know that events which enter our lives in this way, touching institutions and people related to us by beliefs, may stir up deep emotions for some of us. I am available for any in our congregation who feel the need for pastoral support in dealing with those emotions - contact me either by email (minister@uufkw.org) or phone ( 305-735-3990). To our sisters and brothers in Knoxville: we stand with you in sympathy.

Rev Randy

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Sunday, August 17 Service:

Poetry, Poetry and More Poetry,

coordinated by Cynthia Edwards.

It’s time again for the Fellowship’s annual summer poetry service. Many fellowship members and friends are poets who generously share their work with the congregation in this service each year. Others are invited to bring old favorites, including whimsical poems by the late Carolyn Wanson, a member who was the Poet Laureate of the Conch Republic.

So dust off your portfolio or pull out your beloved poetry volumes and bring a poem for this special service.

The service is dedicated this year to the memory of UU poet Ric Masten, who wrote, Let it Be a Dance, one of the congregation’s favorite songs. Masten died this spring, on the California coast, surrounded by his family and admirers.

Cynthia and Rick Boettger met Masten at the UU Berkeley (Cal.) church in June of 07. Some of his powerful poems will be featured in the service.

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Our booth for PrideFest is up and greeting people.

Come and see for yourself.

Friday, June 13, until 8pm (special gathering around 5pm for snacks, beverages, and socializing)

Saturday, June 14, 11am to 4pm

We are on Duval between Petronia and Olivia.

See you there!!!!!

6:00 pm TWIS at the home of Mabel Paul, 2328 Harris Ave, 294-9840

Please bring a finger food or beverage to share

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SUNSET SAIL- Saturday, June 21- aboard the Sunny Days Catamaran from the dock next to Conch Republic Seafood restaurant. Special rate of $18 per adult, $15 per child. Boarding at 6:00 pm. Boat departs 6:30- 8:30. Pay UUFKW in advance by June 15 so we can get special tax free rate. Please reserve and pay to Marilyn Smith.

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Due to the heat and humidity of this week, we will be starting the outside clean up on Saturday, May 24th at 9 am instead of 11 am.  Please join us if you can, and bring sun protection!  Many hands will make quick work.  Thanks,  Marilyn Smith

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Because of the heat we have been experiencing, we have moved our start time up to 9am (but we will certainly be there at the 11 time too). Come join us.

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