Women’s Connections
Women’s Connections provides opportunities for UUFCO women to come together for events and activities. In the context of our spiritual and fellowship journeys, Women’s Connections endeavors to enhance personal growth and build strong inter-connected relationships among women in our Unitarian Universalist community.
Our mission is to create a supportive and inclusive community for women within our Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. We are committed to nurturing each other’s spiritual, emotional, and personal growth, while working together to make a positive impact on the world around us.
Contact Women’s Connections with questions or to be added to the newsletter.
Monthly Gatherings
Book Chat
No assigned reading! Join other women for a social opportunity to share what you’ve read over the past month or so. A great chance to get some book recommendations and share some of your favorite finds with other women. This is a time to be social and get to know one another better. Hosted by Donna Dobkin.
Book Club
Meet and discuss a different book each month. May’s book is The Measure by Nikki Erlick and June’s book is The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. Contact Diane for more information or just show up! Hosted by Diane Pietrzak.
Women’s Actions for Democracy
Actions for Democracy is a monthly gathering of UUFCO women to take small, meaningful actions (phone calls, emails, letters petitions signing) to make our voices heard. RSVP is required to ensure adequate materials will be available. Hosted by Donna Dobkin.
Spirit Circle
A vibrant gathering where we share a potluck meal and meaningful conversation on a preselected topic. Bring your favorite food to share! Hosted by Noreen Halberstadt. Contact Noreen to receive the topic, some quotes, thoughts and a song ahead of the event.
Monthly Girls Night Out
This is a monthly social gathering to connect and get to know each other on an informal basis. Each month we meet at a local wine bar or similar gathering spot, trying someplace new each time. Everyone buys their own beverages and nosh as desired. RSVPs are helpful but not required. Drop-ins are completely welcome. Fun is the key ingredient here! Hosted by Kathy Rightmire.
collaborators welcome
An invitation to each of you: The Women’s Connections Steering Team welcomes your ideas for programming. Please connect with us to offer your program suggestions for consideration. Optimally, we would love to have a presenter/facilitator contact as well. Someone from the Steering Team will be in touch. Thank you for helping us create events and programs that enrich the lives of the women of UUFCO. We are Stronger Together!
Past programs
2024: Postcards for Democracy in February and March.
2023: Postcards for Janet Protasiewicz, Gather ‘Round a Cookbook, Personal Safety with Deschutes County Deputy Sheriff Alecia, Dance Your Soul with DJ Denise, Workshop: The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality, Postcards to support women’s rights in Ohio, Create a Tiny Book.
2022: A Sabbath Circle, Full Moon Snowshoe, Poetry Playshop, Potluck Dinner Gathering, Summer Potluck, “What the Constitution Means to Me”, Get Out the Vote Letter Writing.
2021: Sacred Spaces to Welcome the Light, Soup and Bread Exchange, Gratitude Card Writing to Health Care Workers, Herbal Remedies for Health and Vitality, Birding Basics, Women Who Ran, Natural Bone Health, Dreamtime: Making Meaning Now, Laughter Yoga.