A touch of Zen

The theme of the sermon this Sunday, January 4, is “Beginner’s Mind.” Our minister, the Reverend Frieda Gillespie, explains: Zen Buddhism teaches a concept called beginner’s mind where we intentionally look with wonder. Wonder is what we experience when we see something we cannot categorize, something new. Can we view what we “know” as if [...]

Reflecting on 2008

Please join us this Sunday, December 28, for a lay-led service titled “Reflections.” The year 2008 has seen many milestones for us as individuals, for our congregation and for the world at large. Speakers will each reflect on one area of this year’s milestones. The hour-long service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Visitors are always [...]

Two special Christmas events

Our church will be buzzing with activity on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve we will celebrate the sound and spirit of the winter holidays with music, carols, and the traditional ritual of candle-lighting. The service will begin at 6 p.m. Then, on Christmas Day, we will mark the 27th anniversary of [...]

Solstice service is canceled

A few hardy souls turned out in the snow this morning for our regular Sunday service. But we have decided to cancel the solstice service scheduled for this evening, as sleet and freezing rain are predicted. We will see you all for our annual Christmas Eve service on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Two special services this Sunday

Assuming the weather cooperates, please join us this Sunday, December 21, for two special holiday services. At 10:30 a.m., we will hold our annual Sock and Sneaker Service, at which members and friends will donate new socks and sneakers, and especially new outerwear (hats, coats, boots, and gloves) for both children and parents. The clothing [...]

Visit NSUU.org for storm cancellations

With some nasty winter weather predicted for this Sunday, this would be a good time to remind everyone that we will post storm-related cancellations here as soon as they are announced.

Happy holidays from the UUA

The Unitarian Universalist Association has posted a holiday message from the Reverend William Sinkford, president of the denomination. Enjoy.

Holiday music and readings

Please join us this Sunday, December 14, for “Voices and Bells,” our annual music and readings service. The program will be presented by our music director, Judy Putnam; our minister, the Reverend Frieda Gillespie; and members of the Religious Services Committee. The Singing Group, the Bell Choir, and the Children’s Choir will share music of [...]

Looking a lot like Christmas

Click on photo for a Flickr slideshow Members and friends of our church made holiday decorations and enjoyed a light lunch at our annual Christmas Workshop, held at the church on Sunday, December 7.

Christmas Workshop this Sunday

Please join us this Sunday, December 7, for our much-anticipated annual Christmas Workshop. The meeting room will be transformed into a beehive of holiday activity as we create seasonal crafts with fresh holiday greens. We’ll enjoy a potluck lunch as well. This is a great activity for families and individuals. Some singing and readings will [...]

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