The Christmas Menorahs
Homily by Rev. Alison Miller. Be inspired with this true story written by Janice Cohn about how a town in Billings, Montana fought back against hate. (Recorded video to watch anytime.)
Archives: Services
A Unitarian Christmas
Join Brenda S. and Gayle P. for our traditional, story-centered Christmas Eve service, complete with stories, songs, the assembling of the crèche (manger), and singing of “Silent Night” to (hand-held) candlelight. Our story OF all ages is the classic Nativity tale. Our story FOR all ages is “The Biggest Little Boy,” by Poppy Harlow, the … Continue reading A Unitarian Christmas
Hope and Wonder: Stories of Inspiration
Drawing from stories of amazing people changing the world, we will find inspiration for the season.
Blue Holiday Service
You are invited to step into a contemplative space on one of the darkest nights of the year where we will honor the complex and heavy feelings that can arise during the winter holidays of light and joy. There will be a soup buffet dinner and fellowship following the service. See newsletter for details.
Holiday Play
The talented performers of ESUUC return for a new holiday play by Brenda S. In the famous story and song, a certain red-nosed reindeer is an outcast until he becomes a popular hero by saving the day. But, that’s not real popularity, or even real tolerance, is it? In “Rudolph, the Real Story.” we learn … Continue reading Holiday Play
Creating Beloved Community Inside and Out
As we prepare to bring our UU values into the community, what are our next steps? In anti-racism work, the inner work and the outer work are equally important.
Thankful: Cultivating a Timeless Gratitude
In honor of Thanksgiving, Brenda S. facilitates a service focused on gratitude, featuring a sermon from Rev. Dr. Andy Burnette. There will also be chances for participation, including a gratitude exercise.
Stone Soup: Working Together to End the Four Kinds of Hunger
There are numerous ways to be hungry. We will examine four kinds of hunger and how we can combine our ingredients to feed ourselves and one another. NOTE this is also Stone Soup Sunday. See the newsletter for details.
Kindness
Elizabeth will lead us in a discussion about kindness. The service coincides with World Kindness Day, which is celebrated annually on November 13. On this day, participants attempt to make the world a better place by celebrating and promoting good deeds and pledging acts of kindness, either as individuals or as organizations.
Guided Nature and Forest Therapy
Presented by Martha O’Grady, who is a certified Nature and Forest Guide. Martha will lead us in a guided walk following the service. See the November newsletter for details.