9:45 am & 11:15 am
“Promises, Promises: The Middle Domain”
Rev. Dave Johnson, Interim Minister
All human actions (noted Judge Lord John Fletcher Moulton) fall within three domains. One is the domain of laws, requiring compliance. At the other extreme is the domain of free choice. In between, Lord Moulton identified a domain which he called “obedience to the unenforceable.” This is the domain constituted by agreements, promises, understandings, civility, and respect. In short: Right Relations. This domain is sometimes problematical for Unitarian Universalists. However, our capacity to function within this middle domain is a key indicator of the agility, resilience, and adaptive capacity in every relationship -- and in every human system. We’ll explore some of the implications of Lord Moulton’s model for our ongoing work of fostering Right Relations—and covenanting together—in our congregation.
9:45am Worship, Little Sanctuary
“Q & A with Rev. Dave”
Rev. Dave Johnson, Interim Minister
11:15 am Worship, Main Sanctuary
“Exploring Our Principles”
Led by YRUU (Young Religious Unitarian Universalists)
Join YRUU on Sunday for a service led by the youth and supported by the YRUU advisors. Many thanks to Pat, Stacy, Dave, Stacey, Nan, Richard, and all of the volunteers who helped make the day possible.
WUU is well on its way toward a successful pledge drive. More than 55 percent of our pledge goal was achieved in the first two weeks of our annual canvass, and at least half of these pledges included increases, including several that are substantial. We are grateful.
Thank you for your comments, your phone calls and emails, and your generous pledges. Some of you are pledging online (wuu.org), some of your are mailing in your pledges (WUU, 3051 Ironbound Road, 23185), and some of you are depositing your envelopes at "Pledge Central" in the new Gathering Hall. Members of the Stewardship Team are available every Sunday to answer questions.
We are an enthusiastic and supportive congregation with much energy toward changing lives and helping improve our world. Our pledges help make make these goals more possible.
Your stewardship team--Allen Cooke, Linda Lane-Hamilton, Michael Luchs, Ben Puckett, Nancy Carnegie, Martha Elim, Helen Hansen, Trenna Tankersely, Dave Banks (treasurer), Nan Hart (board representative), and Rev. Dave
Come to a lunch gathering Sunday, February 26 after the second service.
Learn about what we are doing, decide how you want to be involved, and bring your ideas for what we do next.
Please RSVP to SJchair@wuu.org so we can plan for food and let us know if you need child care.
Please respond by Friday, Feb. 24.
Friday, March 3rd at 12 noon.
All Together’s Brown Bag Lunch Discussion
It will address the following question:
In order for conduct or communication to be racist, must the actor act with the intent of race being a factor ? Alternatively, can conduct or communication done innocently and for reasons totally unrelated to race, but having an effect on African Americans, be fairly classified as racist?
Our program will be given by Professor Vivian Hamilton, Professor of Law at the William & Mary Law School. One of her areas of interest is Race. We meet at the Williamsburg Baptist Church, 227 Richmond Road. Use the southernmost door from the rear parking lot. Bring your lunch.
Food For FISH (Our local community food & clothing pantry)
The little red wagon is back! Bring non-perishable boxed and canned food that will be brought to the local food pantry for those in our area in need. Soup, chili, and stews are a great choice during this cold weather.
Please make sure packages are sealed and all "use by" dates are current. Thank you all!
Friday, February 24, at 6 pm, you are invited to a Congregational Potluck. Bring food to share and join us for an evening of fellowship and socializing in the new gathering hall.
Help us fill a time capsule!A time capsule is a container storing a selection of objects chosen as being typical of the present time, preserved for discovery in the future.
What do we want people in the future to know about this year in WUU history? You might write a letter or draw a picture to convey what your involvement at WUU is like in 2017. Contribute a photograph or news clipping. Be creative! We’ll seal these items in a special box to be opened in 2027.
