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Utopias, Practically Speaking

Most utopian communities arise after major, disruptive events such as wars and pandemics, that challenge established ways of living.    In this worship, we’ll look at what lessons we can learn from failures and successes of utopian communities of the past and present about how to live better as we intentionally recreate our lives and communities … Continue reading Utopias, Practically Speaking

Baby, What Are You Going to Be?

Rev. Ritchie explores how the Christmas Story, along with other winter holidays, function to rekindle our sense of what is possible—for ourselves, and our world.  Join us in person or online at 10:30 AM, online link here: Susan Ritchie (she, her, hers) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: NUUC Sunday Morning WorshipTime: … Continue reading Baby, What Are You Going to Be?

Good Enough!

Rev. Susan examines how in many aspects of life, from parenting to the struggle for peace in the Middle East, there is much evidence that striving for good enough (as opposed to perfection) leads to superior outcomes for all involved.   

What Will You Do?

Seminary Student John McConnell reflects on how an educational trip to the Deep South forced an uncomfortable examination of his complicity in racism but ultimately revealed a path from apathy to action. A father of five, John, his wife Andrea, and their two youngest share their home with four silly dogs and a sweet bird. … Continue reading What Will You Do?

Christmas Eve Service

Join us at 7:00PM on Dec. 24 to celebrate Christmas Eve with song, story, lesson, and candlelight.