We honor Winter Solstice with our Annual worship play, this year based on an African tale. Join us for this worship for all ages. Please CLICK HERE to view this service’s Order of Service (CLICK HERE to view information about the 4 pm Annual Vespers Service).
Our Annual celebration of Hannukah marks an important time in the year as we consider the mystical significance of light and our role as bearers of light in a world that often seems dark and dangerous. Please CLICK HERE to view this week’s Order of Service.
The Christian Mystic, Meister Eckhart writes, “What does it avail me if this birth takes place unceasingly and yet does not take place within myself? It is quite fitting, however, that it should take place within me.” During this time of sacred anticipation when religions turn to the power of light, warmth, and company to … Continue reading Peace, Patience, and Mystery
On this Sunday after Thanksgiving we continue our exploration of gratitude welcoming the Rev. Laura Goodwin to our sanctuary as Guest Minister. The Rev. Laura B. Goodwin received an MDiv. From Wycliffe College (Anglican) in Toronto, Ontario in 2008 and was ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Western Massachusetts (Episcopal) in December 2008. … Continue reading A Pilgrimage of Gratitude
“We give thanks for this precious day, all gathered here, and those far away. For the time we share, will love and care, we give thanks for this precious day.” Words we sing at this time of year bring us again to this moment of thanksgiving. It is important, especially in moments when the world … Continue reading For This Precious Day
This Sunday we honor the confluence of two holidays, the civil celebration of Veteran’s Day and the start of the Hindu festival of Diwali. At the nexus of these two celebrations is the experience of the warrior returning home and the communities which await their return lighting a path through the darkness to welcome them in. … Continue reading Lighting the Path of Return!
We begin the month of November remembering the power and possibility of generosity. What does it really mean to be generous? How does generosity meet the challenges of this era and time? How shall we be in response to a world in crisis? What does it mean to be generous with one’s self? Come explore … Continue reading Generously Alive!
As we honor the season of Samhain and Halloween, we pause to consider the opportunities and challenges afforded us when we are conscious of the closeness of our ancestors and how we navigate and honor those relationships. Halloween activities and Trunk or Treat will add a festive tone to this annual honoring. Please CLICK HERE … Continue reading Walking With Those Who Have Gone Before
197 years ago, Unitarian Minister and Transcendentalist Lecturer, Ralph Waldo Emerson delivered his first sermon on October 15. The title of his foray into preaching was “Pray Without Ceasing”. We revisit Emerson’s words this Sunday and ask what forms prayer takes for us today. Our 50/50 collection this month is in service to the YWCA … Continue reading Unceasing Prayer
Join us for this special service with Guest Musician and Speaker Jim Scott. Jim is a long-time friend of UUCW. His music inspires listeners to reimagine their relationship to the earth and world in ways that make for more justice and peace. We are delighted to welcome Jim back to our sanctuary. Join us for … Continue reading A Healing for the World
