Our congregation holds services periodically to honor the newest members of our congregation. This celebration invites those who have recently “signed the book” to come before the congregation and be welcomed. It is an opportunity to be officially brought into the UUC community and for older Congregants to get to know the newest members. There … Continue reading Membership Sunday
At the end of each year we come together for this ritual of letting go and setting intention. The “burning bowl” is becoming a tradition for this time of year for Unitarian Universalist Congregations, and provides a way for us to mark the turning of the calendar year a sense of purpose and resolve. Children … Continue reading Burning Bowl Sunday
Come join in song, play an instrument, or bring your favorite holiday reading and celebrate the holidays by enjoying others or by making your own joyful noise!
A special time to increase our awareness and understanding of those for whom the holidays may not be an ideal time of rejoicing and what we can do to be more compassionate. And supportive. Extend a helping hand. Worship Leaders, Patricia Link and Sheila Chambers
A growing concern for our plants, animals, and compassionate beings on planet earth. All too many have become extinct, endangered, or threatened and there is much we can do. Worship Leaders, Patricia Link and Sheila Chambers
Many Americans currently experience insufficient resources to secure adequate amounts of food for themselves and their families. We will have a special guest from the Mountaineer Food Bank to offer suggestions of ways we can help during the upcoming holidays. Worship Leaders, Patricia Link and Sheila Chambers
On Thursday, November 24, we will “break bread” at a common Thanksgiving dinner. On Sunday, November 27 we will celebrate the spirituality of Thanksgiving with the ceremony of breaking bread. Considering the Indigenous history and the best way to celebrate the holiday will be included. Most of all, we will meditate upon the gifts we … Continue reading Breaking Bread
Rev. Rose and Rev. Mel, UUC co-ministers emeritiCome, let us “Imaginate” together! When she was a little girl, our daughter once said, “I can imagine that–” whatever “that” was at the time. Albert Einstein’s famous quote says, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, … Continue reading “Imaginating — Then and Now”
The poet Mary Oliver asks: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” As we think about living our most precious best lives. What does Unitarian Universalism, our faith, contribute in response? And, what do we bring from our wild and precious lives to help sustain our … Continue reading Living Your Best Life Creatively
Paul will talk about how we so often choose to judge others… And why we (probably) should not.
