Site Updates – Unitarian Universalist Church

Dec. 29, 2024

Here’s what’s new on our website since last Sunday:

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Next Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, Rev. Molly’s sermon will be “Care for Bodies. From gender affirming care bans and abortion bans to wider cultures of fatphobia and ableism, our very own bodies are the first and most intimate site of struggle against the control of empire. What if the most radical way we can pursue our collective liberation is care for bodies – our own and those of others – in all their glorious difference?

A video of this morning’s “Burning of the Grudges” worship service appears near the top of the home page. The video is directly available here and also is linked on the Sermon and Worship Archive page.

Next Sunday’s full schedule (see home page for details):

- 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group – No Meeting – New Year’s Holiday
- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – Regular Classes
- 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
- Noon – First Sunday Potluck
- Noon – Junior High OWL Parent Orientation
- 1:30 p.m. – Social Action Team
- 2 p.m. – 5th and 6th Grades OWL Parent Orientation

Weekly News Update

The most important weekly news is posted on this page every week. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button near the top of the left sidebar.

Joys and Sorrows

We share the joys, sorrows and prayers of our community on this page.

Dec. 22, 2024

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Next Sunday, Dec. 29, Rev. Molly will lead an all-ages worship service at 10:30 a.m. Join us for “The Burning of the Grudges” shortly before New Year’s Eve to share our beloved annual ritual. In this service, we will dramatically burn away all we want to leave behind and create touchstones for the coming year.

A video of this morning’s “The Longest Night” worship service appears near the top of the home page. The video is directly available here and also is linked on the Sermon and Worship Archive page.

Don’t forget our two Christmas Eve worship services. Details are at the bottom of the home page.

Next Sunday’s full schedule (see home page for details):

- 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group – No Meeting – New Year’s Holiday
- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – No Classes – All-Ages Worship
- 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour

Signups now open for Mission/Vision cottage meetings in new year

The Mission and Vision Team will be holding more in-person and virtual cottage meetings in January and February to gather input on updating our Mission and Vision Statements that were adopted more than a decade ago. Sign up here to attend a cottage meeting.

Weekly News Update

The most important weekly news is posted on this page every week. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button near the top of the left sidebar.

Joys and Sorrows

We share the joys, sorrows and prayers of our community on this page.

Dec. 15, 2024

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Next Sunday, Dec. 22, Rev. Molly and DRE Jamila Batchelder will lead an all-ages worship service at 10:30 a.m. Join us for “The Longest Night,” our annual Solstice Celebration, as we settle in for a cozy and caring longest night. Special music will be provided by the UUCC Choir.

A video of Rev. Dottie Mathews sermon “Chaplaining Each Other” at this morning’s worship service appears near the top of the home page. The video is directly available here and also is linked on the Sermon and Worship Archive page.

Also next Sunday the annual Holiday Blues worship service will be held at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This celebratory time of year can be painful for those experiencing grief, loss, family conflict, depression, and more. Join us for a service to hold it all together, followed by a potluck soup supper. Soup will be provided – you may bring a side dish or bread if you wish to share.

Next Sunday’s full schedule (see home page for details):

- 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group – No Meeting – Christmas Holiday
- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – No Classes – All-Ages Worship
- 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
- 11:30 a.m. – LGBTQ Collective – First Meeting
- Noon – Middle School Gaming
- Noon – Milestones Circle
- 6 p.m. – Holiday Blues Service with Potluck Soup Supper

Milestones Circle Materials

The December materials for the Milestones Circle gathering next Sunday at noon are now posted here.

How to Join UUCC

Our Membership Team provided updated information for this page including details about the next in-person educational opportunity for prospective new members, “Getting to Know UU: A Newcomers Retreat and Dinner,” which will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 at the church. If you are interested in joining the church, please register here for the retreat.

Weekly News Update

The most important weekly news is posted on this page every week. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button near the top of the left sidebar.

Joys and Sorrows

We share the joys, sorrows and prayers of our community on this page.

Dec. 8, 2024

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Next Sunday, Dec. 15, worship at 10:30 a.m. will feature our beloved Community Minister Dottie Mathews preaching on “Chaplaining Each Other.” Rev. Dottie will share wisdom for our everyday lives from her long experience as a chaplain and spiritual caregiver. How can we care for one another’s spirits well, even though we are not all professional chaplains?

A video of this morning’s improvisational and participatory worship service exploring creativity appears near the top of the home page. The video is directly available here and also is linked on the Sermon and Worship Archive page.

Next Sunday’s full schedule (see home page for details):

- 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – regular classes
- 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
- Noon – Simple Gifts Workshop for Children
- 1 p.m. – Pop-Up Passport Photo Day
- 4 p.m. – Loaves and Fishes – please sign up here

Current Newsletter

In case you missed previous announcements, the December issue of our monthly newsletter, The Searchlight, is now available here. The December issue as well as past issues also are linked on the Newsletter Download page.

Church News Blog

The following articles are new on the Church News Blog since last Sunday:

- Election concerns increase attendance, spark strategy brainstorming
- Simple Gifts Holiday Gift Making Workshop

Weekly News Update

The most important weekly news is posted on this page every week. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button near the top of the left sidebar.

Dec. 1, 2024

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Next Sunday, Dec. 8, worship at 10:30 a.m. will feature Rev. Molly and the Worship Associates in a service titled “Leave Room for the Spirit.” How do we make space for creativity to move in us? With radical presence and attention to the present moment, for a start. Join Rev. Molly and the Worship Associates for an improvisational service, inviting in the spirit of playful attention!

Special Holiday Worship Services: New at the bottom of the home page this week is information about our special holiday worship services – the Holiday Blues service and the Christmas Eve services. The red button at the top of the page will take you directly to this information.

Next Sunday’s full schedule (see home page for details):

- 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – regular classes
- 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
- Noon – 20s-30s Group
- Noon – Middle School Gaming
- Noon – UUs for Justice in the Middle East
- 1:30 p.m. – Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team

Current Newsletter

In case you missed the email this past week, the December issue of our monthly newsletter, The Searchlight, is now available here. The December issue as well as past issues also are linked on the Newsletter Download page.

Church News Blog

The following articles are new this week on the Church News Blog:

Worship Services

You’ll find a complete list of Sunday worship service plans for December on this page.

Forum Discussion Group

All Forum programs planned in December are listed here.

RE Schedule

DRE Jamila Batchelder provided the information on this page about December R.E. classes and special events.

Upcoming Events

You’ll find details about meetings and other events in December here – in chronological order.

Chalice Circle Materials

The order of service for December Chalice Circle gatherings is now available on this page.

Weekly News Update

The most important weekly news is posted on this page every week. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button near the top of the left sidebar.

Joys and Sorrows

We share the joys, sorrows and prayers of our community on this page.

Nov. 24, 2024

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Next Sunday, Dec. 1, join us for “Spiritual Practice for Everyone,” an all-ages worship service to begin our month of thinking about “Care for Spirits.” We’ll spend some time together exploring the various spiritual practices available to us, across the age span.

Then, after worship, we’ll enjoy our monthly First Sunday Potluck. Please bring a main dish, side dish or dessert if you are able, and please stay if you can’t because there’s always plenty of food to go around. To accommodate those with dietary restrictions, please fill out, print and bring this fillable PDF form to provide a complete ingredient list for your food contribution and indicate whether it is dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan and/or vegetarian. Also, please help set up the Sanctuary for the potluck and stay after to help clean up and return the Sanctuary to normal order. Many hands make light work!

Next Sunday’s full schedule (see home page for details):

- 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – no classes – all-ages worship service
- 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
- Noon – First Sunday Potluck
- 1:30 p.m. – Social Action Team – online

Weekly News Update

The most important weekly news is posted on this page every week. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button near the top of the left sidebar.

Joys and Sorrows

We share the joys, sorrows and prayers of our community on this page.

Nov. 17, 2024

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Next Sunday, Nov. 24, join us for “Bless It All,” an all-ages harvest celebration led by Rev. Molly and DRE Jamila Batchelder. We will give thanks for the abundance of our earth and respond with blessings for one another. This year, we will also be holding a child dedication ceremony during this service of celebration. If you’d like to have your baby or young child dedicated or learn more about our child dedication ceremonies, send an email to Rev. Molly.

A video of portions of this morning’s worship service featuring Rev. Molly’s homily “Finding a Way Forward” appears near the top of the home page. The video also is directly available here and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page as well.

Next Sunday’s full schedule (see home page for details):

- 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – no classes – all-ages worship service
- 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
- Noon – Milestones Circle
- Noon – Middle School Gaming

Milestones Circle Materials

The materials for the Nov. 24 gathering of the Milestones Circle are now posted on this page.

Weekly News Update

The most important weekly news is posted on this page every week. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button near the top of the left sidebar.

Joys and Sorrows

We share the joys, sorrows and prayers of our community on this page.

Nov. 10, 2024

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Next Sunday, Nov. 17, join us for wisdom for these times from our favorite guest preacher, the Rev. Dr. C.W. Dawson Jr.

A video of this morning’s worship service featuring Rev. Molly’s sermon “Care, No Matter What” appears near the top of the home page along with a photo of the packed sanctuary. The video also is directly available here and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page as well.

Next Sunday’s full schedule (see home page for details):

- 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – regular classes
- 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
- Noon – Congregational Brainstorming
- Loaves & Fishes – please sign up here

Current Newsletter

In case you missed previous announcements, the November issue of our monthly newsletter, The Searchlight, is available on this page. It is also linked on the Newsletter Download page along with past issues.

Chalice Circle Materials

Chalice Circle materials for November have been posted here.

Weekly News Update

The most important weekly news is posted on this page every week. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button near the top of the left sidebar.

Joys and Sorrows

We share the joys, sorrows and prayers of our community on this page.

Nov. 3, 2024

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Next Sunday, Nov. 10, Rev. Molly’s sermon title will be “Care, No Matter What.” The Sunday after the election, it seems clear that we will gather with some answers and some uncertainty. Regardless of what is unfolding and how, we will stay rooted in our values and committed to a wide and embracing love that promises, in the words of an old Planned Parenthood slogan, “Care, No Matter What.” The service will feature special music by Heather Mae.

A video of portions of this morning’s worship service featuring Rev. Molly’s sermon “People of Promise” appears near the top of the home page. The video also is directly available here and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page as well.

Next Sunday’s full schedule (see home page for details):

- 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – regular classes
- 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
- Noon – Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East
- Noon – 20s-30s Group
- 1:30 p.m. – Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team – online