Sometimes we tell stories for entertainment.  And sometimes we tell stories because we have a point of view we want to illustrate and illuminate.  The writer of the gospel of Luke had a particular point of view when he wrote the familiar Christmas story – with shepherds, a manger,  angels and all those  sheep. But … Continue reading The Other Christmas Story

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, “Mystery.” Today we explore how certitudes keep us small.

Holiday and Winter Survival Guide int he form of a  casual, intergenerational participatory worship.

Our annual intergenerational celebration of Thanksgiving, complete with bread communion.

Student Minister Mary Vietmeier leads the worship today

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

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.

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

Rod Serling is one of the most influential Unitarian Universalists in recent times.  We explore how he used stories about the future to inspire people to create space for justice in the present.

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