This Sunday, join us in person or on Zoom for our February worship series, Inclusion, as our minister, Lore Stevens, shares her sermon, “The Edict of Who-da?”
Turning this week to our Unitarian history, let's check out the Edict of Torda, known as the first document of religious tolerance. Diversity of thought and faith are a reflection of humanity and the divine.
Worship begins at 10 a.m. To join by Zoom, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89079582989. Another option is to install the Zoom app on your device and choose, “Join Meeting,” then enter Meeting ID: 890 7958 2989.
The Split-the-Plate recipient for the month of February is Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and Northern Mississippi. The first Planned Parenthood chapter in the state was formed in Oak Ridge in 1961, and many of the first volunteers and board members were from ORUUC. After the Knoxville office was destroyed by arson New Year’s Eve morning in 2021, the organization rebuilt and reopened their new building in October of 2024. While they can no longer provide abortions due to state law, Planned Parenthood continues to help those in need access those services. In addition, they continue to provide birth control, STI testing and treatment, prenatal and postpartum care, wellness and preventative care, gender affirming care, and current, factual reproductive health information. It is vital that we support an organization that provides true and factual information regarding reproduction and health issues. For more information, visit http://www.plannnedparenthood.org. Please visit https://onrealm.org/oruuc/-/form/give/now to give as you are willing and able, or text “ORUUC” to 73256.
After the service, you're invited to join in coffee and conversation in the Social Hall. Youth and Adult Faith Formation classes take place from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Check out our regular Faith Formation opportunities for adults here: http://www.oruuc.org/faith-formation-for-adults and children and youth here: http://www.oruuc.org/religious-education. The nursery is available during worship and second hour.
All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you!