As Rev. Maggie Lovins describes the service: This ritual was originally created by Czechoslovakian Unitarian minister Norbert Capek in 1923. Come, enjoy the beauty and olfactory splendor of our Flower Communion service as we celebrate the renewal of life and hope that is at the heart of the Easter and Passover season! You are invited … Continue reading Flower Communion 2025
Presented by Penny Featherstone and Faerin Collins. Join in learning about Samhain, the Celtic New Year, the end of summer and the end of the harvest season. With the belief of the veil between the living and the dead being especially thin at this time, it allows for the rite of honoring the Dead. We … Continue reading Samhain and the Day of the Dead
Presented by Faerin Collins and Penny Featherstone. Learn about the influence of the Cross Quarter Days and the Irish tradition of First Fruits feast followed by a sharing of food together. We will be celebrating our local harvest, so please make and bring a dish with the main ingredient that is grown locally, caught locally … Continue reading First Fruits Feast
Imbolc Celebration with Penny Featherstone and Faerin Collins, dedicated and long-time member of this congregation. In honoring the Wheel of the Year, Penny will identify how Imbolc introduces moving toward the light, creativity, and energy. This season includes the gestation of ideas and the beginnings of spring that influence our UUCP community. Watch this service … Continue reading Imbolc Celebration
“Mira and the Big Story,” a Sunday Service for All Ages in the sanctuary. UUCP Members Kate and Penny will present a multigenerational service based on the book “Mira and the Big Story” by Laura Alary. The service will explore a pathway to peace, the concept of truth, the value of diverse perspectives, and the … Continue reading Mira and the Big Story
A journey to Israel fostered questions about why an olive branch represents peace. The twisting trunk and branches of the olive mimic the complex realities within Israel and the Middle East. Penny will share reflections on her trip to Israel last July. This Service will have a Time for All Ages, as well. Listen to … Continue reading The Intricacy of the Olive Tree
In this Service for All Ages, the children will participate as we consider the tale of Naamah. When God tells Noah to gather the animals, God also calls on Naamah, Noah’s wife, to save each plant on earth. Naamah’s wisdom & love for the natural harmony of the earth inspire us to use our own … Continue reading “Naamah, Wife of Noah”
