The UUCC Spring Auction is one of our largest fundraising events of the year. Usually, the Unitarian Universalist congregation and surrounding community comes together for a fun elegant evening of food, and entertainment to raise money for our various programs and initiatives, like our Community … read more.
Sunday, May 31 @ 12:30
All UUCC Members and Friends are encouraged to attend the 2020 Annual Meeting. Taking the time to be informed and engaged in the governance of your congregation is a way to uphold our 5th Principle:
The right of conscience … read more.
The Congregational Conversation about the 2020-21 UU Congregation of Cleveland Budget will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 12:30 PM.
The presentation will be held via Zoom and will be recorded and made available after the session. There will be opportunities for questions after … read more.
This past week in the April newsletter, I posted the following, discussing how this time of putting our whole lives online will prove to be a valuable period to see what other faith traditions are doing:
“…Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our … read more.
Dear Members and Friends of our Community,
In an effort to safeguard the community in this uncertain health time, The Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation Cleveland (UUCC) has decided to close both of our buildings, effective immediately, until after March 29th 2020. During … read more.
For the past couple of weeks I’ve been thinking about a letter I might have to write regarding this latest coronavirus.
First and foremost, I think it is important to acknowledge that this virus is spreading, but also it is vitally important not to give way … read more.
Chalica – Week Six
Chalice Lighting
As we light this chalice,
May its flame consume the forces of violence in the world;
May its heat warm the chill of misunderstanding and hate;
May its light brighten the lives of the sick of heart and mind.
Chalice, burn with the fire of … read more.
Chalice Lighting
This gentle flame is the roaring inferno of transformation,
for only through freedom of belief may we become what we will
May our chalice melt the shackles of superstition and creed,
lighting our way on the path of spiritual growth and freedom.
Reading/Song
Hymn 135, How Happy Are They, … read more.
Chalice Lighting
Our chalice is a lamp,
lighting dark corners of ignorance;
illuminating falsehoods.
We hold this sacred lamp,
applying knowledge with care
and abiding purpose.
Reading/Song
Hymn 145, As Tranquil Streams, has the following lyrics:
Prophetic church, the future waits your liberating ministry;
Go forward in the power of love, proclaim the truth that … read more.
