by Rev. Aaron Payson Poem – Red Brocade, Naomi Shihab Nye Full poem at https://poets.org/poem/red-brocade The Arabs used to say,When a stranger appears at your door,feed him for three daysbefore asking who he is,where he’s come from,where he’s headed.That way, he’ll have strengthenough to answer.Or, by then you’ll besuch good friendsyou don’t care… These are … Continue reading On Welcome
As you continue your summer’s sojourn, collect some water from your favorite summer places and bring it to church on Sunday, September 10 for our 10 am Fall Ingathering Service and Annual Water Ceremony. This tradition of fall return has been a part of our congregational life for many years and offers an opportunity to … Continue reading Remember Water – Fall Ingathering Service, Sunday, September 10, 2023 10 am
Join us for our annual church clean. Friday, September 8th from 2pm to 6pm andSaturday, September 9th from 12pm to 5pm. We’ll be cleaning the church to get it ready for the start of the year. There will be kid-friendly tasks available, so bring the whole family! RSVPs are requested but not required. Please sign … Continue reading All Church Clean Up – Sept 8 & 9 – Sign Up Today!
We were deeply saddened by the death of long-time UUCW member Gale Eckerson in January of this year. We continue to honor Gale’s life and legacy next with an invitation to join her family and friends on Sunday, August 27 @ 1 pm at UUCW for a celebration of life and reception in her honor … Continue reading Joys & Sorrows – Gale Eckerson Celebration of Life – Sunday, August 27, 2023, 1 PM @ UUCW
The book group meets again on Wednesday, October 11 at 7 PM in Fellowship Hall. We will discuss Bonnie Garmus’s “Lessons in Chemistry” The story is of an unusual female scientist trying to break into the men’s world in science in 1963. You’re welcome if you haven’t finished the book, and even if you’ve not read it but want to … Continue reading UUCW Book Group “Lessons in Chemistry” Wednesday, October 11, 7 -8:30 PM in Fellowship Hall
Hell Friends, I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to you today with a request for your support in an important endeavor. As you know, our church operates the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry that every month serves approximately 60 families who struggle to meet their basic … Continue reading Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry – Annual School Supplies Appeal
Sunday, June 18th will be our next New Member Sunday. On New Member Sunday those who would like to become members of the congregation are invited to participate in a ceremony during the 10 am worship service during which participants sign the membership book and are welcomed formally by the congregation. Participation in this ceremony … Continue reading New Member Sunday – June 18, 2023
Join us on Sunday, June 18, 2023, for a special celebration of the 100 Anniversary of the Flower Communion Service. Bring flowers to share as part of the communion or simply come and enjoy this distinctly Unitarian Universalist ritual. The Flower Communion will be part of the special Father’s Day/New Member Sunday service beginning at … Continue reading Flower Communion – A Centennial Celebration – Sunday, June 18, 2023
On Sunday, June 18, at 7 pm online, the Sunday Evening Adult Faith Development Program will continue exploring the workshop series Spirit of Life. In this session, we will explore the relationship between spirituality and our day-to-day lives. This workshop helps participants connect with the sacred in everyday living. Participants will experience ways they can bring … Continue reading Sunday Evening Adult Faith Development – Spirit of Life Workshops – Sunday, June 18, 7 pm – Move in the Hand: Living Our Spirituality in our Day-to-Day Lives
