Religious educator Angus MacLean taught that “the method is the message” in religious education. In Rev. Laura’s October newsletter column, she introduced that the ways we are together in religious community shapes us as individuals and as a congregation. How might we use our congregation as a learning ground for expanding our religious education – … Continue reading The Method is the Message
The Welcoming Congregations team has been hard at work for the past year bringing awareness and information to UUCR, and ensuring that we expand our welcome to people of all genders and sexualities. They have invited PFLAG to be part of this worship service, focusing on allyship and advocacy. Stay after service for the workshop! … Continue reading Welcoming Congregations Service
Our monthly theme for October is “the gift of heritage.” While our Unitarian and Universalist ancestors are easy choices to focus on with this theme, what would it mean to expand our concept of “ancestors,” “heritage,” and “history”? Who else might we include as our chosen ancestors? How might their legacy encourage us to move … Continue reading Our Chosen Ancestors
Wetlands are powerful ecosystems that detoxify the water and protect us and other living creatures. Join us for a powerful and educational worship service about wetlands, and how we can serve as wetlands in our community. This Sunday is a special service with the Ipswich River Watershed Association, and will have special presentations and activities … Continue reading Be A Wetland!
Ours is a covenantal faith, and we take time to reflect on and remember the promises we make to one another. This year is also the special 100th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of our building. As we celebrate the cornerstone of our beautiful building, and reflect on the cornerstone of our faith, … Continue reading Cornerstone of our Faith: Covenant Sunday
Ingathering Sunday! Bring your water from home or from your travels, and celebrate with ritual, song, and community in this service for all ages. Following worship will be an ice cream social, sponsored by the Governing Board, to celebrate the beginning of a new church year. Helpful links: Click to watch the service on our … Continue reading Guided by Love: Ingathering and Water Communion Sunday
Join UUCR volunteers for a “Day of Service!” No matter your age or ability, you are invited to join us for a day of readying our church for the upcoming church year. Fun is sure to be had by all! This Sunday is the last week of our summer worship schedule! Helpful links: Click to … Continue reading Day of Service at UUCR
Rev. Laura will lead worship in Fellowship Hall this Sunday on the theme of expanding our welcome – and drawing our circle wide, and wider still! Service in-person or via YouTube Helpful links: Click to watch the service on our YouTube channel Click to view the order of service Click for more information about our … Continue reading The Shared World: Beyond Inclusion
Service in-person or via YouTube Helpful links: Click to watch the service on our YouTube channel Click to view the order of service Click for more information about our safe-gathering parameters
Service in-person or via YouTube Helpful links: Click to watch the service on our YouTube channel Click to view the order of service Click for more information about our safe-gathering parameters
