News from Salisbury Beth Foreman, Salisbury Steering Team Lead This has been a busy Spring for the Salisbury Gathering. Some activities and events members were/are involved in are: being an election official, providing information and registering local high schoolers to vote, campaigning for local candidates, attending NC Democracy local sessions on statewide issues, supporting local […]
Kids of All Ages, Save the Dates!
Looking Ahead to the Month of July ~ Special Religious Education Sessions with the Animal Ministry! Hello K-12 Youth of Piedmont UU! July is Animal Ministry month here at Piedmont UU Church. Taking care of all the planet’s animals can be complicated, but there are simple things we can do, too. We’d like you to […]
From your Minister of Education and Outreach – June
From your Minister of Education and Outreach Rev. Amy Brooks Greetings Friends, As I begin my last month with Piedmont UU Church, I want to say how grateful I am for the opportunity to serve with you. I have enjoyed my time immensely and learned a lot. Here are a few of the things I […]
A Letter from Your Lead Minister
When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around. ~ Willie Nelson Dear Folks, Welcome to the month of June and the theme of Blessing! Can you believe we’re halfway through the year? As you’ll see from Rev. Amy’s article this month, she is concluding her 6 month contract with us. What a […]
Celebrating the Church’s Recommitment to the Black Lives Matter Movement
Lauren Neal and Meredith Norman, ADORE (A Dialogue on Race and Ethnicity) Team On April 8th, the University Gathering was fortunate to have Dr. Damon Silas, Clinical Psychologist from Davidson, NC as a guest speaker. He was relatable and provided rich context for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. Those attending the service were also […]
April 22 Town Hall Meeting at the University Gathering
Approximately 40 members attended a town hall meeting at the University Gathering after the service on Sunday, April 22 led by Board of Trustees President Sam Treadaway. Town hall meetings are not meetings for the purpose of voting, but for information sharing and discussion. Sam explained that the board met on April 19 and voted […]
Feature Focus Article: Social Justice
Our feature focus for the month of May is Social Justice. Where does your heart lead you when you consider matters of justice? In April, I attended a conference for civil rights activists and faith leaders called Revolutionary Love: Complete the Dream. The conference marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Dr. […]
From your Minister of Education and Outreach
Greetings Friends, What’s happening in CYRE, Adult RE and Social Justice? I am happy to report that our RE Coordinator position has been posted and is receiving responses! We trust this will be a successful search and we will have more to report to you soon. My thanks to MJ Lieberman, Larry Lieberman, Karl Hesse […]
A Letter from Your Lead Minister
Dear Folks: Our theme for the month of May is Creativity. May it inspire us–in whatever form–to minister to one another as we seek to nurture the spirit, cherish diversity, cultivate justice, and radiate love. The month of April held a wonderful celebration of Piedmont’s 30th Anniversary as well as Deb Davelka’s 10th Anniversary. […]
Resa Treadaway Named Annual Commitment Team Lead
Last week, Rev. Mary Frances introduced me, Resa Treadaway, as Annual Commitment Team (ACT) Lead. I am honored to return to this role. For those who do not know me, I am married to Sam Treadaway, the proud parent of two adult sons, and “grammy” to a 22-month-old granddaughter. Sam and I have been members […]
