Author: Aaron Payson

Justice, Equity, and Rosa Parks

by Rev. Aaron Payson In honor of this month’s Soul Matter’s Theme, “The Gifts of Justice and Equity” we continue a theme that was the focus of last week’s Religious Exploration class for Potpourri Sunday, namely the anniversary of the birthday and celebration of the historical legacy of Rosa Parks.   The history of Rosa Park’s … Continue reading Justice, Equity, and Rosa Parks

Sunday Evening Adult Faith Development – February 11, 7 PM, Online

We continue our Sunday Evening Adult Faith Development Program for the 2023-2024 season online this Sunday, February 11, 2024, beginning @ 7 pm, continuing with the 3rd session of a NEW 10-part series on Ethics and Unitarian Universalism entitled “What We Choose.” This week’s session will explore “The Collective Good” within our tradition. All action is … Continue reading Sunday Evening Adult Faith Development – February 11, 7 PM, Online

Addressing Racism Discussion Groups – January 21 & 28, February 4 & 11

Comment from our second session, on Sunday, January 28th: “This week’s session addressed strategies for responding to racist comments from those around us. I appreciated that the presenter acknowledged the range of options for handling these situations. The key is to think about the issue in advance and be prepared to respond in a way … Continue reading Addressing Racism Discussion Groups – January 21 & 28, February 4 & 11

Sunday Evening Adult Faith Development – February 4, 7 PM, Online

We continue our Sunday Evening Adult Faith Development Program for the 2023-2024 season online this Sunday, February 4, 2024, beginning @ 7 pm, continuing with the 2nd session of a NEW 10-part series on Ethics and Unitarian Universalism entitled “What We Choose.” This week’s session will explore “Unchanging Truths” within our tradition. Please CLICK HERE to … Continue reading Sunday Evening Adult Faith Development – February 4, 7 PM, Online

Winter Potpourri Sunday – February 4, 2024

What is Potpourri Sunday? Potpourri Sunday is an opportunity for those attending worship to engage each other in dialogue and conversation about programs and opportunities for service and social support throughout the church year. During the service participants are invited to attend any of several extended conversations instead of a reflection by the minister. Conversations … Continue reading Winter Potpourri Sunday – February 4, 2024

Sunday Evening Adult Faith Development – Januar 14, 7 PM, Online

We continue our Sunday Evening Adult Faith Development Program for the 2023-2024 season online this Sunday,Januar 14, 2024, beginning @ 7 pm, beginning a NEW 10-part series on Ethics and Unitarian Universalism entitled “What We Choose.” This week’s session will explore “the locus of moral authority” within our tradition. Please CLICK HERE to register for the … Continue reading Sunday Evening Adult Faith Development – Januar 14, 7 PM, Online

2024 Greendale Ecumenical Group – Lenten Devotional – Looking For Submissions

February 4, 2024, is the deadline for submissions for the 2024 Greendale Ecumenical Group Lenten Devotional. This annual devotional provides daily meditations on scriptural passages from the revised common lectionary (a list of commonly used scriptures for worship and daily devotion among many Christian traditions). Below is a link to the online signup form to … Continue reading 2024 Greendale Ecumenical Group – Lenten Devotional – Looking For Submissions

UUCW Holiday Emergency Fund Drive 2023

In 2022 UUCW spent almost $2400.00 to assist families in need in our congregation and community. This money helped pay for homelessness outreach, food, medicine, temporary shelter, utilities, holiday gifts, and transportation. Funds were collected from members and friends of the congregation as well as other communities who partnered with us to provide this outreach. … Continue reading UUCW Holiday Emergency Fund Drive 2023