One virtual service at 7:00pm viewable on Zoom. Worship Leaders: Rev. Hank Pierce, Ministerial Intern Katie McQuage-Loukas & the Pastoral Care Team For many of us, the holiday season is complicated. It may stir feelings of loss, difficult memories, or it is a season that makes us feel more alone or sad than we would … Continue reading Soulful Sundown: “When The Holidays Hurt”
One virtual service at 10:00am ET on the church’s YouTube channel. Worship Leaders: Dru Wood-Beckwith & Laura Cavicchio, Co-Leaders of the UUCR Pastoral Care Team. We know that taking care of ourselves in body, mind, and spirit is vitally important to our health and well being. We call it practicing self-care. But what does it … Continue reading Self-Care & Compassion
Worship Leader: Pastoral Care Team A worship service for those coping with grief, loss, and other struggles during the winter holiday season. This festive time of the year can also be difficult and stressful. Many folks may feel deeply the loss of a loved one. There’s often grief and sorrow related to Christmas and the … Continue reading When the Holidays Hurt
One Service: 10am. Worship Leader: Pastoral Care Team. Special Music: Roald Wilson.
Members of the congregation and the Pastoral Care Team will share readings and reflections on the power of holding space for someone – being present with deep respect, compassion, and positive regard. Whether we’re experiencing grief, emotional challenges, illness, or the strains of everyday living, we all need someone to offer us the gift of deep listening.
A special worship service lead by the Pastoral Care Team, for those coping with grief, loss, and other struggles during the winter holiday season. There’s often grief and sorrow related to Christmas and the holidays being a little different than they used to be. This special service will be a chance to acknowledge that this can be a tough season for many of us.
The Pastoral Care Team shares personal stories of caring that have touched and transformed their own journeys, reflecting the part we all play in promoting compassion in our beloved community. Please join us for this first service of the summer!
