Visioning Circles

This is a time of profound change in the world, and we’re feeling it at the Fellowship. This year we are engaging in intentional visioning through roughly monthly “Brownbag Visioning Circles” after our Sunday Services. We held our first one November 13, 2022, with 13 … read more.

VISION – SCOTT TANONA

Fellowship member and UUFM Executive Board Chair-elect Scott Tanona shares some reflections on a UUFM Vision Statement …

Should we have an official “vision statement” for the Fellowship? It might help us to be mindful while making decisions. Yes, we already have a mission statement. But … read more.

Note From Pastor Isa – March 2022

Dear Ones,

There are many glorious exciting things on the horizon and just beyond:  spring, being together in-person, what else?  Still being relatively new to the Fellowship, I’m eager for maskless conversations with you in the sunshine–with snacks–and the opportunity to dream together about all we … read more.

Report from the Board – 29 August 2021

Our August Board Meeting doubled as our annual Board Retreat.  We discussed the updated Human Resources Policy at length, needed to seek some clarification from the UUA, and hope to approve it finally in September. 

UUFM finances ended on a high note for fiscal year 20-21 … read more.

Jonalu’s Journal – June 2021

As we move towards the end of my time with the congregation, it’s the perfect moment to review the goals that were set for developmental ministry before I arrived.  No doubt, some of you remember being part of the goal-setting process, meeting together in small … read more.

Developmental Minister Annual Report 2021

Developmental Minister Annual Report
UU Fellowship of Manhattan, Kansas
April 15, 2021
Rev. Jonalu Johnstone

The COVID pandemic tremendously shaped the year for UUFM, as it did for everyone.  We have conducted virtual services throughout the year, held two congregational meetings on Zoom, conducted … read more.

Developmental Minister 2020 Report

 

Last year, I commented early in my report, “What a difference a year makes!” This year, I say it in a whole new way.

We started the year with threats of serious flooding, exacerbated no doubt by climate change. Meanwhile, the national political climate feels poisonous. … read more.