Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Yellow Springs

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Yellow Springs A liberal, inclusive, supportive religious organization for different people with different beliefs. The UUFYS welcomes and celebrates diversity.

Individuals of all races, ethnic origins, religious philosophies and gender/sexual orientations are included and supported. The UUFYS was organized in 1956, is chartered with the national Unitarian Universalist Association, and is a part of the Heartland District of the UUA. We are called a "fellowship" rather than a "church" because we do not have a paid minister but are lay-led, with governance

by an elected Executive Board. All programs and activities are planned and led by volunteers, with an occasional visiting minister for Sunday services. Members are encouraged to present Sunday programs on a topic they choose. Sunday morning programs are offered year-round from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by coffee hour. On the first Sunday of each month, there is also a potluck brunch following the service. Liberal religious education for children and baby/toddler care are provided during Sunday morning programs. Religious or spiritual exploration for adults is offered through small groups led by volunteers; some meet Sunday mornings before services, others differ evenings of the month.

08/29/2026

In honor of International Hashtag Day, remember to to help support the Miami Valley and our local food system! 🌱

08/29/2026

LAST WEEK TO SEE “INTO THE LIGHT” a bit of retrospective of pastels and paintings by Liz Mersky on display from through August 31, 2026 in the Fireplace Room.

Liz was gifted her first camera in the 1950s when she turned 5 or 6 years old. Ever since those early years, through college days at Antioch and beyond, there has been and often still is some sort of camera before her eyes. Yet, in 1990 when soft pastels and paint made their way into her world, she was all too eager to get out from behind the lens and get her hands in the medium.

“Into the Light” is a bit of retrospect, a small selection from a large and older body of work too long stored in the dark. Over the past 45 years of life and stewardship on a magical piece of ground just outside of Yellow Springs, her eyes are never short on beauty. These drawings and paintings are infused with the natural world within and around her. They are of the home front. Proceeds from the sale of art will be donated to the local non-profit of the buyer’s choice, with a suggested list of: the Yellow Springs Senior Center, Tecumseh Land Trust, World House Choir, the 365 Project, and Who’s Hungry?

Liz’s artwork will be on display at the Senior Center from July 2–August 31 with a reception on Thursday, July 2 from 5–7 pm. The show can be viewed during the Center’s open hours Monday–Friday from 9:30 am–4 pm, unless there is a class in the Fireplace Room.

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🕊️ Peace happens through people who choose to make a difference.

This fall, the International Peace Museum will launch Pathways to Peace: Peace is a Verb, a new community series that brings together artists, educators, authors, musicians, and neighbors to explore how everyday actions can create lasting change.

We're looking for businesses and community partners to help bring this inaugural series to life.

As a Pathways to Peace sponsor, you will gain meaningful community visibility because of your investment in programs that foster empathy, dialogue, and connection throughout the Miami Valley.

Together, we can create spaces where ideas are shared, relationships are built, and peace becomes something we practice every day.

đź’™ Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Contact Karen Bledsoe at [email protected] to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and find the level that's right for your organization.

08/29/2026

In a world that too often rewards polish and perfection, Craig Rowland reminds us of the power of honesty, openness, and simply showing up as we are.

Authenticity can be an invitation. When we share something real about ourselves, we make a little more room for others to do the same. And sometimes community begins in those small moments: reaching out, speaking truthfully, or extending an invitation before the words are perfect.

As Craig reminds us: “Truth is magnetic.”

May we carry that spirit into the ways we speak, connect, and create space for one another. đź’›

Read “A Shared Path” by Craig Rowland at the link in the comments .

08/29/2026

As your Central East Region began its programmatic year this past Saturday with the "Four Leaf Clover of Board Retreats," Rev. Byron Tyler Coles shared the important reminder with congregational leaders below. As always, you're invited to join regional staff and leaders from neighboring congregations to grow in faith and leadership throughout the year ahead.

"Governance is about framing relationships in the congregational setting. Relationships are not an outcome of governance; governance is an outcome of relationships."

08/29/2026

Get VIP tickets to see "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!" LIVE at the Rose Music Center in Huber Heights. 100% of VIP ticket sales support WYSO Public Radio.

08/29/2026

We're building a new antiracism facilitator cohort for 2026-2027.

Learn more about the program we're sponsoring with Justice Movement and the application process at druumm.org/news/peer-space-holders-2026

Earlybird deadline: September 5th.

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2884 US Route 68 N
Yellow Springs, OH
45387

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+19373725613

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