The idea of a rose blooming in winter, a symbol of miraculous origins, has found its way into a popular UU hymn chorus: “Come Sing a Song With Me,” by Carolyn McDade. It celebrates how our shared experiences nurture hope: “I’ll bring you hope when hope is hard to find. I’ll bring a song of … Continue reading “A Rose in the Wintertime”
In a wonderful blend of traditional carols and fresh takes on the old story, we celebrate the lasting message of Christmas Eve for Unitarian Universalists and all our beloved kin. Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), Worship LeaderBruce Leonard (he/him), Worship Associate Join us in person or online via Zoom.
We celebrate the Winter Solstice this Sunday, exploring the depth of reflection that the longest night invites and celebrating the joy of the sun’s return! How do these practices help us to choose hope this season? In this multigenerational service, we welcome UUCG’s newest members, and we create sun-focused mementos that we can use at … Continue reading Light in the Longest Night
It is not a simple coincidence that finds this time of year full of spiritually significant celebrations that take place around lighting candles and tending fires. It is core to who we are as human beings–creating light in the cold darkness of winter time. Bob Patrick (he/him), Worship LeaderIan Van Sice (he/him), Worship Associate Find … Continue reading Light a Candle
Come join us ‘round our imaginary campfire for this year’s Blue Christmas service. We will honor whatever feelings and experiences we each are carrying this season, and we’ll open all our senses to the warmth of being held in Love. Come join this circle of warmth for comfort, grounding, and reassurance. Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones … Continue reading In the Circle of Warmth: Our Blue Christmas Service
Maybe hope isn’t a feeling or an attitude, after all. Maybe hope is an engine that comes pre-installed in each life, and our job is to remember how to make that engine run. How does choosing hope help us move through this season? Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones (she/her), Worship LeaderBritt Parris (she/they), Worship Associate Find … Continue reading Choosing the Hope That Moves!
Because we respect everyone’s worth and dignity, we make the safety of all a priority as we plan the sacred spaces we open and the way we conduct our gatherings. And, we are grateful for the safety specialists who we ask to help us take care of each other in times of need. Bill Benshoof … Continue reading Nurturing Gratitude for Group Safety
Amy Lloyd says,“Today I want to greet joyWithout a trace of suspicionI want to open my eyes to the lightWithout a blink of dreadI want to look at my past without a whisper of shame.I want to look at my future without a hint of fear.” Let us set our intention today to be grateful … Continue reading Nurturing Gratitude for What Is and For What is Yet to Be
In this multigenerational service, we will discover how sharing our gratitude for the smallest things can ground us in hope throughout the complicated holiday season. The Tree of Gratitude that we will create will spark a spiritual practice to share throughout the year. And our glorious anthem, “Love Has Always Been Our Song,” will set … Continue reading A Tree of Gratitude and a Source of Hope for the Season
Words and practices to feel loved by the Earth, and love and gratitude for her gifts that motivate reciprocal actions. Daniel Bailey (he/him), Worship LeaderBruce Leonard (he/him), Worship AssociateGinny Andino (she/her), Worship Associate Find the Order of Service here. Join us in person or online via Zoom.
