Topic: connection

Lessons and Carols, NSUUS Style

Come join us this Sunday for the NSUUS version of a Lessons and Carols service!  The lessons and carols service is a Christian tradition that combines scripture readings with hymns and carols, typically celebrated during Advent and Christmas. The first recorded service took place in 1880 at the University of Cambridge, organized by Edward White Benson, who … Continue reading Lessons and Carols, NSUUS Style

“Brunch and Banter” 

Intergenerational Service led by the Board Join us for an intergenerational brunch service where we will feast and envision the future of our congregation. Please bring your ideas and a dish to share._______________________________________________________ Greeters: Jude Selva and Leslie Roussel

Pet Blessing Service

  You and your well-behaved pet are invited to our annual pet blessing service!  In the Catholic tradition, October 4th  is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis (1182-1226) was a monk who founded the contemporary order of Franciscans. He was known for his vow of poverty and his special connection to animals, … Continue reading Pet Blessing Service

Celebrating the Water Communion

Come join us this Sunday in celebrating our annual Water Communion service. Bring your water if you have collected water meaningful to you. Symbolic water can be used.  The Water Communion, also sometimes called Water Ceremony, was first used at a Unitarian Universalist (UU) worship service in the 1980s. Many UU congregations now hold a Water Communion once a … Continue reading Celebrating the Water Communion

“Spiritual Odyssey Potluck”

The concept of an odyssey is derived from the ancient Greek poem of the same name by the poet Homer.  It has come to mean a journey, often fraught with challenges and difficulties. Each of us has our own spiritual journey, one that can have challenges and difficulties, but also rewards.  We will gather for a shortened service and … Continue reading “Spiritual Odyssey Potluck”

“Soul of Community” 

Join us this Sunday for a heartfelt and inspiring sermon by our own Cara Bovet, who will explore the essence of community and its power to uplift us in uncertain times. Drawing from timeless stories and personal reflections, Cara delves into how shared experiences and connections can enhance warmth, hope, and belonging in our lives. Come … Continue reading “Soul of Community” 

“Instructions for Living In The Upside Down”

How do we keep the faith and find strength when facing personal and collective hardships? This Sunday, Ashley Roe will explore this question through the metaphor of the “Upside Down” (Stranger Things fans unite!), stories of personal struggle, teachings of other faith traditions, and principles of our own UU faith. Come and find connection and community, as we … Continue reading “Instructions for Living In The Upside Down”