What does democracy for all mean? Is grounding our work in racial justice the key? We want to hear about what’s important to you in preserving and expanding democracy. This month, we want to focus our attention on Native American Awareness. First, we might consider land acknowledgements. Whose land are we living on, working on, … Continue reading UU the Vote, Democracy for All
One of our SHYP youth relays: I am a part of We The Youth, a diverse group made up of students in Massachusetts that organize and lead events and facilitate discussions in order to help educate and create change around us. Our focus is on current issues that are important to us, like social justice and … Continue reading An Appeal from one of our SHYP Youth
Our March Share the Plate Recipient is “Helping Our Troops” Each Sunday, UUCR shares half the money received in the collection plate with a non-profit organization that shares our UU values. It’s a simple, yet powerful way for each of us to “Help Heal the World.” Our Share the Plate recipient for the month of March … Continue reading Sharing with “Helping Our Troops”
Join us for Sunday service via YouTube at 10:00 am! Each week we see friends lighting our chalice and leading our affirmation. Our services include family-friendly content for the first 20 minutes or so. We learn hymns and hear messages for all ages before we transition to our prayer time. We hope that you join us … Continue reading RE Update
Join Our Brand New Chalice Circle! For many years, chalice circles have been a vital part of our congregational life, where a group of usually 4-10 members meet once or twice monthly, led by a trained facilitator. Each meeting is structured and includes a check-in among the members, a reading, and a discussion of members’ … Continue reading New Chalice Circle Forming
#UULent has been created as a way for Unitarian Universalists to engage in a shared spiritual practice alongside siblings in faith who are observing Lent*. We thank our UU colleagues Rev. Mr Barb Greve, Karen Bellavance-Grace and Alex Kapitan for this year’s calendar of 40 words. Each day you are invited to reflect on a word. If you’d … Continue reading #UULent
Valentine’s Sunday (2/14) brings us several ways to connect with friends of all ages. We are offering a Children’s Sunday Gathering at 9:15 am via Zoom, and children will have a chance to see Rev. Hank, Katie, Sally and each other online. We’ll light a chalice, check in from our homes and we’ll talk about LOVE … Continue reading RE on Valentine’s Sunday
With the world being what it is, it can be hard to imagine what it might take to even begin a process of restoration and repair, on any front. However, the practice of artistic creation can be and has been a way for people to do just that. Join us for a time of looking … Continue reading Restoration and Repair: Art for Our Time
This is a fundraiser to lift your spirits and benefit the community too – a portion of net proceeds will be shared with the Mission of Deeds and the Greater Boston Food Bank. Some items will have fixed prices, and others will allow you to bid your highest price to win. Bidding will open at … Continue reading Winter Frolic Fundraiser
Adult Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Conversations: Our discussions continue with the work of Ibram X. Kendi, author of “How to Be an Anti-Racist.” If you’ve read the book, great! If not, he discusses his anti-racist work in this podcast with Chris Hayes and Nikole Hannah-Jones. The transcript is available on that page as well, so that you … Continue reading Anti-Racism Conversation
