On this Sunday before Thanksgiving, join us in a multigenerational worship service that makes space for what many families engage in during this time of year: the call to practice gratitude. Our faith gives us tools to hold the complex histories of this National Day of Mourning alongside genuine gratitude. As we break bread together, […]
When have you felt compelled to say “yes” even when your capacity or willingness was limited? How does overcommitting impact the energy and engagement in ourselves and in our community? Boundaries are tools for nurturing right relationship, protecting well-being, and creating spaces where everyone can belong and thrive. When we attend to boundaries, we also […]
Johanna Rucker and Susan Mau, hospice volunteers, join us this Sunday to share wisdom they have gained from volunteering with hospice and from experiencing loved ones in hospice. For those in the active process of death and dying, and for their beloveds, hospice can offer a sacred community of care. Sunday services: In-person or virtually […]
“Even though you can’t see it with your eyes, you can feel it with your heart and know that you are always connected to everyone you love.” Love is the invisible force that connects us to one another beyond space and time. In this ritual worship service, we will remember and honor our ancestors and […]
Local lore and legends often connect us to the people and places that existed before us. The Halloween season prompts a focus on the grim side of local history. As we approach the fun-filled and often over-the-top traditions of a 21st century Halloween, how do we preserve a sense of mystery, enjoy community cultural traditions, […]
Care strengthens our relationships with each other and it’s what builds and strengthens our community. Members of the UUCT Care Team will highlight The 3 C’s of Caring: Courage, Compassion, and Connection. Together, we’ll explore how Caring includes Giving AND Receiving and how we, as Unitarian Universalists often are more comfortable in the role of […]
Most of us have a need to belong. But that drive toward community can collide with another very American drive. Unless we are perfect, most of us walk through life with the need to prove something. I have spent my adult years trying to prove that I am not, as I was labeled in childhood, […]
This multigenerational Blessing of the Animals celebrates the inherent worth and dignity in every being, inviting us to recognize the profound experience of loving a being not of our own species and, so often, a being with a shorter lifespan than our own. We will uplift and bless the companion animals in our lives and […]
Sacred activism is the practice of aligning our values with meaningful action for justice, peace, and the Earth. It honors both inner integrity and outward engagement, reminding us that how we act matters as much as what we seek to change. We punctuate the material with music and singing, which help to better embody the […]
Bryan Stringer, Director of Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM) will give a peek behind what the public sees of CAJM in this participatory service. Bring your questions and your experience with CAJM to share. Sunday services: In-person or virtually on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/1226379748
