Archives: Services

Attention Grabbing

The younger children are with us for the first part of worship, and the sixth graders and up for the whole service, as we introduce this month’s theme in worship and religious education, “Attention.”  In this service we explore spiritual disciplines as a mean of focusing attention on what matters most.

Samhain

NUUC Member Marty Keith offers a worship on the theme of the pagan holiday of Samhain. 

How We Gather

The future of not just religious institutions—but families, friendships, and secular communities—depend on new and hybrid models for bringing people together.  

Belonging to Ourselves

We think of belonging as being about how we are in community.  True, and yet, the first step is about being true to ourselves

Belonging

The younger children are with us for the first part of worship, and the sixth graders and up for the whole service, as we introduce this month’s theme in worship and religious education, “Belonging.” As this is also the period of the Jewish High Holidays, we discuss the questions of inspiration versus appropriation: what is … Continue reading Belonging

Find Meaning, Let Go, Repeat

Rev. Chris Jones-Leavy (Affiliated Community Minister Emerita) offers the worship today.

The (Limited) Power of Positive Thinking

Imagining positive outcomes for ourselves and others does change a great deal. It is not a matter, however, of thinking that if we get our heads straight material realty will follow. It is in instead a way of expanding our imagination regarding everyone’s capacities to act in the world.

Plot Twists and Surprise Endings

How they enter scripture – and our own lives – foiling our expectations, but nonetheless offering transforming power.

Animal Blessing

Bring your beloved pets for a blessing! We’ll be outside in case of good weather, but if it rains, we will welcome all the creatures inside.