We had painstakingly found a time when we could all get together. It was quite a challenge. This particular group of friends seemed to have the busiest schedules, and none … Continue reading Ruminations: Cancellation
Memorial Services mark the end of a life in community. Families and loved-ones work with the minister to create a service that honors the life of their beloved, and creates … Continue reading Memorial Services
Coming of Age offers opportunities for deeper exploration among UU youth in early adolescence. Coming of Age programs transition children from teacher-guided curriculum to youth-guided exploration supported by advisors. Most … Continue reading Coming of Age
Wedding and Commitment ceremonies are an opportunity to celebrate a couple’s decision to join their lives together. Unitarian Universalists celebrate a diversity of theological perspectives and religious traditions. Couples work … Continue reading Weddings and Commitment Ceremonies
The Bridging ceremony marks the transition of young people from youth to young adulthood. Typically, bridging ceremonies occur in the spring as high school youth (or home schooled equivalent) are … Continue reading Bridging
As I’ve been digesting Valarie Kaur’s See No Stranger this summer, I’ve been wrestling with a word. With a concept, really. The concept of fighting. I tend to avoid violent imagery and … Continue reading Ruminations: Fight
From the original post on Reddit: “Our family doesn’t qualify for food stamps, but every week I am very grateful that our community offers such a wonderful food bank to … Continue reading Food for Our Minds and Spirits: Staples
Music Notes – Sunday, July 24th : This week’s musicians are Lucy Carney and UUCC Music Director Mike Carney Opening Hymn: How Could Anyone – Roderick Libby Roderick (b. 1958) is … Continue reading Musical Musings: July 24 – July 30, 2022
Music Notes – Sunday, July 17th: This week’s musicians are Anne Sanford, Steve Sanford, Holly Walker, and UUCC Music Director Mike Carney Opening Hymn: Guide My Feet – African … Continue reading Musical Musings: July 17 – July 23, 2022