UUCEL will be delighted to welcome back Rev. Daniel Kidder-McQuown, pastor of the Arbor Grove Church on November 12th. Rev. Cindy will be speaking at his church. Both will be speaking about Foster Parenting and Adoption, in an effort to raise awareness in our churches and community.November is adoption awareness month, and November 12th is … Continue reading “Foster Parenting and Adoption Awareness”
The 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation was October 31st. Rev. Cindy will examine the historical impact and importance, and imagine how we might continue to improve our faith’s practices.
At this time of the year, we honor our ancestors and those who have gone before us. For this special service, bring a picture of a loved one who has passed on for our altar or a short story about them to share. If you would like their picture included in our rotating slide display, … Continue reading “All Souls Celebration”
This service features a variety of speakers sharing their experiences with coming out. ~~ A special collection today for the Pride Center.
October is National Book Month! Come with your favorite book to tell us about it, and bring a book for our donations. We’ll be donating books to local agencies from the list of agencies our church supports. Children’s books are especially welcome.
Rev. Cindy will look at this month’s theme of Courage and talk about examples in our history and opportunities for our future to be “a people of courage.”
— Featuring Peg Beison on Rachel Carson, Vic Marshall on Mary Sinclair, and Nena Obits on Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha.
September 24th begins Banned Book Week. We’ll talk about the values of the freedom to read, freedom of the press, and freedom of speech, and how they intersect with our religious values. And, yes, we will read some from banned books on this Sunday! Do you know what the most banned book was last year? … Continue reading “The Right to Read” – VIDEO
Rev. Cindy will talk about the religious value of creating a space of welcome. How do we welcome the stranger? How do we welcome people different than “us”? How do we welcome children and people of all generations?
Bring water from your home or a special place as we celebrate the beginning of our year with this ingathering service where we name the generations of our history, bless the backpacks of our school-goers, and talk about water and justice.
