Each Sunday, you hear these words recited: “Our practice of sharing the plate of Sunday contributions with local agencies is in keeping with our adopted mission: We celebrate community and promote spirituality, justice, responsibility, and compassion. This is why we come together; this is what we do.” This Sunday we will hear nominations of various … Continue reading Share the Plate
This service begins a series taking a deeper look at our Unitarian Universalist Shared Values: Interdependence, Pluralism, Justice, Transformation, Generosity, and Equity. This service reviews the process that gave rise to these values and the role they play in our practice of living as Unitarian Universalists.
Each week we recite our healthy relations covenant. This includes the promise to celebrate each others’ spiritual growth. What does that mean? What does, “spiritual”, mean? How does it apply to UU’s? Join us as congregational member Andrew Whitmont addresses these and other related questions.
Our UU Community will be holding our annual Water Communion on Sunday, September 13. This is a tradition with Unitarian Universalists since the 1980’s. From the UUA website: “Members bring to the service a small amount of water from a place that is special to them. During the appointed time in the service, people one … Continue reading Water Communion & Homecoming
A simple smile, a helping hand, or a gentle word can make a difference in someone’s day and even change their life. How a simple act may have a powerful impact. Discussion led by Carol Guthrie.
Unless you’re new to UUism, you probably know about our national organization, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). But, did you know that there are other organizations related to UUs not officially part of the UUA? This conversation will introduce you to the many UU-related national organizations that exist and that you might have an interest … Continue reading UU Connections Beyond the Congregation
We hear a lot about privilege. What does it mean? Why does it matter? As UUs, what are we called upon to do about our privilege (or lack thereof)? With the help of some guided questions Bill Jacobs will facilitate this Coffee & Conversation session. Come and listen deeply, or share your thoughts, or both.
Beneath the many roles we play – parent, partner, volunteer, caregiver, employee – who are we really? Join Jen Berry for an engaging Coffee & Conversations as we explore identity, purpose, and what it means to reconnect with ourselves beyond what we do for others. Come ready to listen, reflect, and share as much or as … Continue reading Who Are You When No One Needs Anything From You?
In 2003, Rev. William Sinkford challenged people to develop, “what you’d say when you’re going from the sixth floor to the lobby and somebody asks you, ‘What’s a Unitarian Universalist?’ You’ve got forty-five seconds.” At this Coffee and Conversation, led by Susan Kaphammer, we’ll consider possibilities for our own short answer when we are asked about … Continue reading A Personal “Elevator Speech”: Your Brief Explanation of Unitarian Universalism
Singalong, by popular demand! Sing some uplifting popular tunes together with your fellow UUers! A Sunday morning filled with popular, fun songs that people love to sing. Lyrics will be provided so that you can just follow along. The sing-along is led by Al Brunelle & Mike Gempler. Humor & wisdom may possibly be interspersed between songs. … Continue reading UU Sing-Along