Though so much urgent need calls to us–in our personal and our communal lives–we just can’t do it all. Let’s frame the parts of our lives that most need our attention this year and affirm who we are becoming. A participatory service for all! Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), Worship LeaderBritt Parris (she/they), Worship Associate … Continue reading (Re)Framing: Focusing on What Will Bloom This Year
As we move into a season of many transitions, Rev. Nancy shares her goals for her ministry with UUCG this year. Savoring each moment, we create experiences that last! Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), Worship LeaderDmitri Novak (he/him), Worship Associate Join us in person or online via Zoom.
Sometimes, for years, we carry around a dream or expectation about what our life is meant to be, about what goals we really should accomplish if we want to feel fulfilled. Usually our lives don’t work out quite so neatly. What happens when we let go of one dream and allow a new purpose to … Continue reading The Dreams We Can Release, the Essence We Will Hold
Sunday morning worship is the heart of the Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly, drawing our entire community together in shared spirit. This year at UUCG, we get to participate from our home sanctuary and online, hosted by Rev. Nancy and Worship Associate Britt. Through music, preaching, and ritual, we will ground ourselves in our Unitarian … Continue reading Together Everywhere: Sharing in Worship with UUs Around the World
When a community comes together to embody an inclusive and defiant love, when we speak and act with curiosity, courage, and compassion, then we flourish! Come celebrate both what it takes to build this beloved community, and some of the leaders who help to make it so! Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), Worship LeaderDmitri Novak … Continue reading Flourishing Together: Volunteer Appreciation Sunday!
Even though we humans are born curious, our curiosity needs our loving attention and encouragement throughout our lives. On this joyous Child Dedication Sunday, let’s recommit ourselves to nurturing and celebrating curiosity throughout our lifetimes. Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), Worship LeaderBob Patrick (he/him), Candice Carver (she/her), Worship Associates Find this morning’s Order of Service … Continue reading Curiosity Needs Our Care: Child Dedication Sunday!
Our living tradition of Unitarian Universalism and our beloved community of UUCG both spring from the courage of our religious ancestors and the curiosity of people past and present to dream a new way of living into being. Let’s celebrate today as we hear from some of our longest-term members and welcome our newest ones! … Continue reading The Courage to Be Curious: Founders’ Day and New-Member Sunday!
What are we holding in our arms right now–physically, emotionally, mentally? If we set down despair, might we have more room to embrace the tangible possibilities that Love brings? Let’s re-member, in our bodies and our souls, that hope is alive in and through us! Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), Worship LeaderIan Van Sice (he/him), … Continue reading The Power of Our Embrace
This Sunday we celebrate Easter and the Flower Ceremony, two deeply meaningful traditions from our religious past. What joy and hope can they bring us now? Come be surprised and embraced by our inclusive and defiant Love! Online or in person, please bring a flower or sprig from your garden or park (or elsewhere) to … Continue reading Coming Back to Life!
The Open Circle – UUCG’s group for female-identifying folx – has gifts to share about how to be present for and with each other. Open Circle members co-create this experiential all-generations service. Please do join us! Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), Worship LeaderBritt Parris (she/they), Worship Associate Find today’s Order of Service here. Join us … Continue reading Being Present for Each Other
