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Holding Place

Student Minister Mary Vietmeier leads the worship today

Memory: Loneliness in Time

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, “Memory.” The sermon is inspired by these words by Maria Papova: “It seems to me that in a country so fundamentally shaped … Continue reading Memory: Loneliness in Time

Autumn Ritual

As they say on the Game of Thrones, Winter is Coming!  We forgo the usual order of service today to celebrate a ritual aimed at setting our intentions as we move into a new season of the spirit.

Favorite Passages

NUUC member Becca Morse leads a lay service based on members and friends sharing some favorite readings

Meaningful Contributions

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, “Sanctuary.”    NUUC President Dee Burlison offers a message on “Meaningful Contributions,” where she explores how contributions that matter even if they fall … Continue reading Meaningful Contributions

The Inner Life of Trees

It is impossible to not notice the trees this time of year…and yet, what would they tell us if we could really listen?

Fahrenheit 451

We mark “Banned Books Week” with questions about visions that are just too truthful for some to bear.

Coming Around Again

As we mark the Jewish High Holy Days of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, we look at central metaphor of turning:  of establishing a new angle of vision that returns us to our best selves.

Ingathering

We celebrate Ingathering, the start of the new church year on Sunday, September 9 with an intergenerational worship service. We are keeping this year the changes to the water celebration begun last year. You are invited to bring a vial or water to the service that reflects your summer experience, and we will mingle those … Continue reading Ingathering