November 4, 2008, E-News
President Sinkford Embarks on UU Pilgrimage to Africa
Did you know that Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) President Bill Sinkford will soon meet with Archbishop Desmond Tutu?
Today, Sinkford embarks on a 19-day pilgrimage to six African countries: South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Senegal, Ghana, and Nigeria.
Learn more about this historic event and how you and your congregation can get involved.
Propose a question for President Sinkford to ask Archbishop Tutu or one of the other leaders with whom he will be meeting.
Read President Sinkford’s blog, where he will document his journey.
During his pilgrimage, President Sinkford will:
- Meet with old and new Unitarian and Universalist colleagues.
- Learn from the wisdom of the leaders of Truth and Reconciliation in South Africa, including Archbishop Tutu.
- Meet with other social justice and human rights organizations involved in the struggles of GLBT Rights, Fair Wages, HIV/AIDS, Women's Rights, and Socially Responsible Investing.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site and witness to the Middle Passage—Île de Gorée.
Make sure to stay posted!
No Matter Your Size
The Huntsville UU Fellowship, of Huntsville, TX, has only twenty-eight members and meets each week in a hospital chapel. Because of their small size, they have not always found it easy to feel connected to the larger Association of Congregations.
But on their Association Sunday 2008, the Huntsville Fellowship is taking the opportunity both to affirm their connection with our entire family of congregations by contributing to support national Growth in Spirit projects, and to energize their congregation for a campaign to build a new church building—where they can be more inviting to the surrounding community.
Read more about the Huntsville UU Fellowship.
Share Your Sermons, Grow Our Faith
On Association Sunday 2008, ministers and lay leaders across the country preached and shared stories about the importance of association, of joining together in pursuit of a common purpose, and inspired their congregations to affirm their connections with Unitarian Universalists everywhere.
Read some Association Sunday sermons that we’ve received.
Email associationsunday @ uua.org?subject=association%20sunday%20sermons to send us your Association Sunday sermon!
And if you haven’t yet signed up, it’s never too late. Sign up now.
Now is the Time Campaign Update
As of November 4, 2008, the Campaign has reached 85% of its $50 million goal, including $17.6 million in cash and pledges and $25.1 million in legacy commitments.
Thank you for your generosity!
Last updated on Friday, November 7, 2008.
