by Eric Lane Barnes, Director of Music
The Stonewall Inn, located at 51 and 53 Christopher Street, along with several other establishments in the city, was owned by the Genovese crime family. In 1966, three members of the Mafia invested $3,500 to turn the Stonewall Inn … read more.
by Rev. Dr. Stephen H. Furrer
So here we are at the beginning of July, now effectively two-fifths of the way through the Developmental Ministry program. In certain ways we have made good progress, but not uniformly. We have a lot to do in the third … read more.
by Mike Radow, Board President
Thank you for entrusting me with the honor of serving as your Board President for the upcoming church year. We all owe much gratitude to our outgoing Board Members, Geoff Soleck, Clare Sherley, Paul Buehrens, Jerry Bushnell and Dennis Fleck. They … read more.
by Rev. Dr. Stephen Furrer and Nicole Duff
The ESUC Growth Plan was unveiled in the Annual Meeting on June 14. It has been a long process and is still only the start! To grow we must adapt and welcome all with open arms.
Phase I: Eliminate … read more.
by Dennis Fleck
Taken from the Annual Report: Black Lives Matter, and there are many ways for us to be involved – as a church community and individually. There are books to read, movies to watch, and events we can attend. Our work is just beginning. … read more.
Amanda Uluhan new Director of Education
Amanda Uluhan transitions into a new role at East Shore, as Director of Religious Education. Amanda looks forward to embrace new and different responsibilities in this role. There is a strong desire to expand our congregation’s understanding of children and … read more.
by Amanda Strombom, chair Auction Team
Due August 10th
At this year’s online auction we will be “Building a New Way” of holding the auction, while aiming to retain as many features of former auctions as we can!
One of the most popular features of the auction has … read more.
Daily Check-In: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am
Members are hosting a Daily Check-in via Zoom for anyone who wants to join. Every weekday (M-F) 9:00-9:30 a.m. Keep connected with church members during this time of social distancing; share joys, concerns, and needs with one another; click here or … read more.
by Kristi Weir, chair Earth and Climate Action Ministry Team
Are you concerned about the November 2020 elections? If so, please consider joining an East Shore planning group to brainstorm ways to engage people to register and to vote in the upcoming elections. Members of the … read more.
by Ann Fletcher
P-Patch Ministry Team is grateful to everyone who participated in our online plant start and dahlia tuber sale last month. We hope that everyone is enjoying watching the growth of their veggies and flowers, and that they will continue to get much pleasure … read more.
by Barb Clagett and Doug Strombom, co-chairs
Saturday, August 29, 4:00 pm
Many of you are aware of our longstanding commitment to raise money for salaries for the hard-working teachers at the Friendship School and funds for our Unitarian partner churches in the Khasi Hills in NE … read more.
Eric Lane Barnes UU Hymn Sing-Along: Tuesday, June 2, 7:00 p.m.
Please join Eric Lane Barnes via Zoom Meeting ID 272 580 349 for a fun, all ages UU Hymn Sing-Along! He will play some of your favorites … read more.
by Rev. Dr. Stephen H. Furrer
There’s a lot going on. And much turmoil across the land as America deals (or tries to avoid dealing) with the novel coronavirus, the murder of yet another unarmed African-American, George Floyd, by white Minneapolis policemen, and strains upon our … read more.
East Shore’s Annual Meeting will be held Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 11:15 a.m. via Zoom. Check-in for the meeting will begin at 11:00. A worship service at 10:00 a.m. precedes the Annual Meeting.
Your participation is
important. The Congregational Meeting is the ultimate authority … read more.
by Amanda Strombom, chair of Auction Team
The East Shore Auction, usually held in November each year,
is a big fund-raising opportunity for the church, and a wonderful way to build
community, since the auction is all about offering social events and services
to members. Last year, we held … read more.
