Speaker: Helen Cassara

Bridging – A Rite of Passage

Each year, UU congregations across the country recognize their graduating seniors with a bridging ceremony. This is one of many well-loved UU traditions, and one of a few rituals focused entirely on children and youth. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the covenants we hold with our children and youth, our duties to […]

When We Get To It: A Bridging Service

Each year, UU congregations recognize their graduating seniors with a bridging ceremony. This is one of many well-loved UU traditions, and one of a few rituals focused entirely on children and youth. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the covenants we hold with our children and youth, our duties to them, and the […]

The Fertile Darkness

Join us the day after Christmas for a special service about winter solstice presented by Helen Cassara, (they/them) who serves as UUCTS’s Director of Religious Exploration and is also a seminarian at Starr King School of Ministry.

Put Down What You Are Carrying – Backpack Blessing 2021

Please join us for our annual Backpack Blessing service, where we will take some time to reflect not only on what we’re taking with us into this new season and school year, but also on what we may be ready to leave behind. This is a multigenerational service; participants of all ages are encouraged to join us […]