This year we are pleased to have Audrey Preston, an active, engaging member of UUCP, leading our service. Like our congregants, breads come in a wide variety. Every civilization that has ever lived on the earth has made some type of bread. This communion service reminds us that we all need food to live, that … Continue reading Bread Communion
Nancy Hagman, member of this church, will honor our church members who have moved away or who have passed away in the past 2 years. Coming together as a congregation is a special time to remember their influence in our congregation. In addition, you can bring pictures of loved ones to place on the Rememberance Table. … Continue reading All Souls’, All Saints’ Day Celebration
Presented by Dr. Lauren Anzaldo, UUCP Member. One of our beloved UU hymns, “Come, Sing a Song With Me,” contains the encouraging lines: I’ll bring you hope when hope is hard to find, and I’ll bring a song of love and a rose in the wintertime. During tough times personally, politically, and socially, hope can seem elusive. … Continue reading Hope, When Hope is Hard to Find presented by Dr. Lauren Anzaldo, UUCP Member
An altar call at a UU church? What’s that all about?! Join our very own Community Minister, Rev. Maggie Lovins, as we challenge ourselves to dive deeper into our Principles and Purposes and rededicate ourselves to our mission to change the world through Diversity, Love, and Justice. Watch this video on our YouTube Channel by … Continue reading A UU Altar Call?
What is your plan for aging when it comes to financial, legal, residential options, and health care choices? What are the costs for an assisted living or nursing home? Is there subsidized housing for seniors? What are the available resources in our community to help with the costs for seniors? What is memory care and … Continue reading What To Do When The Aging Process Knocks On The Door
A look at how early Christians viewed the importance of works — service and charity — and how the ‘by faith alone’ doctrine led to a modern Christianity that is increasingly divorced from the teachings of Jesus. Watch this service on our YouTube channel here.
When we repeat our covenant each week, we say that “love is the spirit of this church”, but what does that mean? Is God love? How do we love those folks who drive us crazy, and irritate the heck out of us? Does EVERYONE deserve love? These are some of the questions we’ll be addressing … Continue reading Loving Through Conflict (and loving the unloveable)
A guided discussion about the presence and role of faith in our lives by Daniel Cobb and Heather Stefanescu. We’ll talk about three basic questions: What role has our faith had in our lives? What brought us to UUCP? and What do we believe, anyway?
Merriam Webster defines the word “commitment” as “an agreement or pledge to do something in the future,” “the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled,” or “an act of committing to a charge or trust.” Synonyms include faithfulness, devotion, dedication and loyalty. With so many different shades of meaning, as various members … Continue reading Commitment: What Does It Mean to You?
What is the difference between Fair and Equal? Even adults can confuse these terms. We think we understand but sometimes these terms are merged in unintentional ways. Marylee Donnelly will share thoughts about where the terms align and where they are different.
