Allowables
Nikki Giovanni, world-renowned poet and one of the foremost authors of the Black Arts Movement, died near the end of 2024. Nikki left a rich legacy of poems – some … Continue reading Allowables
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Randy Partain
A Story of Us
Lori Gottlieb says that we are all unreliable narrators of our own lives. Rather than our stories being shaped by our circumstances, the way we narrate our lives shapes what … Continue reading A Story of Us
Peace on Earth
We sing songs around December holidays that invoke “peace on earth.” And many Unitarian Universalists consider Peace to be among their personal spiritual values. What do we mean by “peace … Continue reading Peace on Earth
Christmas Eve 2024
Our interactive Christmas Eve service will begin at 6:00PM, with pre-service music by UUCC’s many talented young people beginning at 5:30PM. Following our joyous service for all ages, we’ll share … Continue reading Christmas Eve 2024
Let Your Light So Shine
Yule gets its name from the same root as words like yell and yodel. Our ancestors would gather to sing back the sun. To call out for light to reawaken. … Continue reading Let Your Light So Shine
The Presence of Absence
The absence of people, grief, separation through death or fractured relationships
This Moment Only
LENAC Eckhart Tolle observed, “Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry – all forms of fear – are caused by too much future, and not enough presence. Guilt, regret, resentment, grievances, sadness, … Continue reading This Moment Only
A Delicate and Vulnerable Habit of Mending (Bread Ceremony)
We’ve spent the month considering the need to repair the ruptures in our relationships. We’ve explored what our responsibility might be in the work or repair. Some of us may … Continue reading A Delicate and Vulnerable Habit of Mending (Bread Ceremony)
Tikkun Olam
Tikkun olam is a central Jewish concept that means “repairing or mending the world.” But the world is really big place. And it seems to need a lot of mending. … Continue reading Tikkun Olam
Fox Woman Dreaming
Ruptures happen in human relationships. Repair can be difficult or unpleasant work. Maybe we feel embarrassed or shameful that we have to repair things sometimes. So why not just move … Continue reading Fox Woman Dreaming