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What Does It Mean To Be a People of Expectation?
The topic of “expectations” seems particularly appropriate as UUCY is poised at the beginning of a new church year, in a space new to us, with (perhaps) new social and health rules. In our liberal and humanist traditions, UUs tend to assume tremendous power of human beings to shape our world. But we can lose touch … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Be a People of Expectation?
A Conversation on Community
Join together for an informal coffee and conversation service. Connect in person with other UU friends, sharing your thoughts, your concerns, your epiphanies. A suggested topic for today is the origin of your ideas on community. Merrill Thomsen, host.
What Does It Mean To Be A People of Play?
“We all are playing. Playing it up, playing it down, trying to play fair. Playing for keeps, playing favorites, playing it safe, sometimes too safe. He plays hardball; They’re playing house; I’m playing it by ear, or at least learning to play it by ear. She’s tired of playing second fiddle; He’s playing right into their … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Be A People of Play?
Memorial Day Weekend- No Services
Tune-In Together: Books That Changed Our Lives
Our Tune in Together service will be from Essex Church (Kensington Unitarian) London and is billed as “A service titled ‘Books That Changed Our Lives’, led by Jane Blackall with contributions by Pat Gregory, Marianne Harvey, Maria Petnga-Wallace, and Hannah King. Featuring music by Abby Lorimier and Peter Crockford.” Andrew will lead a brief discussion … Continue reading Tune-In Together: Books That Changed Our Lives
Bridging
This special service was a final farewell to a home that had served us well for over three decades. We heard from past ministers through video messages and through readings of their words. Music and ritual helped us honor our memories and our hopes at this time of transition. To view this service in text form, … Continue reading Bridging
What Does It Mean To Be A People of Story?
Our UU forebearers dared to believe that the story of humanity and individual stories of life, death and salvation are not predestined by God. This freedom carries the responsibility to be aware and careful as we create the stories of our own lives and the story of our country and our world. Because our stories write us … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Be A People of Story?
Letter from Birmingham Jail
Carole Sahlstrand will read and we will discuss Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”.
Tune-In Together
We will join together in community as we view a service from another UU church. Watch your Weekly Update email for more information!