Whether it’s a one-time thing or a recurring meeting, we need to make sure that meetings are not conflicting and that they are set up properly. First, consult the calendar. Setting Up a Zoom Meeting Please fill out this form, which goes to Linda Hein, Business Manager. Here is a document from Zoom called Running … Continued
Safety Team Updates: Covid-19 and Safety Policy Updated Covid-19 Safety Policy Updated May 29, 2021 This policy will be updated again in August 2021 in preparation for the new church year. Our goal in this simplified and revised policy is threefold. We wish to update our policy to: Follow the science. Embrace all members of … Continued
A message from WMAT The Worship and Music Action Team extends our heartfelt thanks to the incredible, hard-working staff and volunteers who made a year of pandemic Zoom services not only possible, but joyous, enriching, community-connecting events. In a ‘normal’ year, Sunday morning worship is just one of the many ways we experience Follen. In … Continued
by Beryl Aschenberg, Director of Religious Education Follen’s volunteer RE staff are an amazing group of people, fun to be with, mutually supportive of one another, and, who, by and large, truly enjoy what they are doing. Most would say there is deep satisfaction-and often a lot of fun-in what they do. Just ask Kerri … Continued
Covenant Groups are Forming for the New Church Year Are you interested in joining a Follen Covenant Group? There are currently 12 different small Covenant Groups of 8-10 Follenites. We hope to add more groups this fall, based on interest. Most groups meet monthly, face-to-face at Follen or in members’ homes. During the pandemic groups have … Continued
May 4, 2021 Dear Follen Member and Friends, We hope you are all enjoying spring! A few announcements: While we had originally planned a leadership retreat this spring to begin our discussions about the future of our music program, we have decided to move the leadership retreat to the fall so that we can build … Continued
Spring is here, and RE kids of all ages got outside together in a safe manner this past weekend! (click any picture to enlarge) Our youngest kids came to the Gnome Hunt Saturday. The Middle School Youth Group had a hike at Great Brook Farm. Follen UU Youth took a bike ride for ice cream! … Continued
Conversations with Legacy Society Members This fall we sat down with a few members of the Legacy Society and asked them why they will be to donating to Follen after they die. Here is a little bit of what they had to say: I asked Maggie Herzig, Legacy Society member, why she is donating to … Continued
March 31, 2021 Dear Follen Members and Friends, Happy Spring! We hope you are enjoying the longer days and stronger sunshine. This shift towards warmer weather feels magnified by the transition we are making with the pandemic. With more people, including many Follen members, vaccinated and schools reopening, there is a feeling of energy and … Continued
Virtual Easter Egg Hunt 2021 Saturday, April 3, through Friday, April 30, 2021 Hello UU Friend! It’s me, the Easter Bunny. I know you’ve probably been wondering what I’ve been doing with myself this year, since it isn’t safe for us to be meeting indoors or in large crowds. But, I promise you, I’ve been … Continued
