My Friends, You were no doubt horrified by the events that unfolded yesterday in Washington, D.C. I imagine that as you witnessed the violence and the chaos in our nation’s capital, that you may have experienced feelings of anger, fear, or rage, to name a few. The First Principle of the Unitarian Universalist Association states … Continue reading About the Events in Washington, D.C.
The UU Common Read for 2020-2021 is Imani Perry’s Breathe: A Letter to My Sons: “Emotionally raw and deeply reflective, Imani Perry issues a challenge to society to see Black children as deserving of humanity. She admits fear and frustration for her African American sons in a society that is increasingly racist and at times … Continue reading Imani Perry’s Breathe: A Letter to My Sons
Happy, peaceful New Year, friends! Join us for service Sunday, January 3rd at 10:00 am! We will learn a new hymn (#30 Over My Head), and we will wonder about what might happen in this new year. How might we grow and change? What do we know differently now than just one year ago? Our … Continue reading RE Updates For This Week
To kick off our UUCR Adult Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression Programming this winter, we will be joining the larger Unitarian Universalist community in the common read for this year, Imani Perry’s Breathe: A Letter to My Sons. We will discuss the book in January. You can purchase the book through the UUA Bookstore, or from an independent bookseller via … Continue reading Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression Programming
Saturday, January 9th at 4:30 pm via Zoom Theater goers missed out on live theater performances this year, but theater has not left the hearts of performers. Join UUCR on Saturday, January 9th as we are treated to theatrical, musical, and dance performances that were recorded especially for this event by the college alumni and … Continue reading Local Theater With Beyond Ivy Chord
You are invited to join other UUCR families for the final UUCR Zoom room of 2020, Dec 31 from 6:00 – 6:30 pm! This congregant-led social opportunity offers a chance to see some friendly faces! If you wish, gather with us to toast with your beverage of choice and a New Year’s resolution or wish … Continue reading New Year’s Eve Toast
Hi friends, A quick note as we get ready for a large storm. First, I hope you all are well, and remember that there are lots of exciting church events coming up in the next couple of weeks. Please sign up for the Solstice and Christmas Eve Bundles! We want to share with you some … Continue reading A Message From Our Minister
The Solstice Service has become one of the most popular in the church year. Come Zoom with us on December 20 at 7:00. Celebrate the coming in of winter, the turning of the year, and I hope all of you can make it. Service led by Intern Minister Katie McQuage-Loukas
Join us Sunday, December 20 at the 10 am service as we embrace cherished tradition with a virtual retelling of the Nativity Story. This year’s Nativity will include many voices accompanied by angels, shepherds, wise folk and gentle beasts. Join us as we celebrate this story that reaches across time to remind us that love … Continue reading The Nativity
From Our Office Administrator Dear UUCR Friends, I feel so fortunate to be part of a UUCR Community that embraces many belief systems, spreading love and acceptance every step of the way. I have been asked how my family celebrates Hanukkah, so I thought I would share with you. As many of you are familiar, … Continue reading A Hanukkah Message
