The work of parenting is hard, joyful, and fascinating; it can be overwhelming, but rarely dull. “Raising” children is also one of the most powerful ways people learn to be citizens in society and the world. (Who knew?) May’s share the plate donee is Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Center for Gather & housing renovations at … Continue reading Habits of Love
Imagination helps us know who we are, in life — and where we might be able to grow in the future. When times are difficult, imagination and curiosity help break through the “stuck” places that arise from distraction and fear. We can nurture our own imaginations, and inspire one another. How does imagination lead to … Continue reading Imagination, Curiosity, Wisdom
With Rev. Tricia and Pam Berenbaum. March’s Share the Plate donee is Atria. See recorded video of this service at
On this 60th anniversary of the March from Selma to Montgomery, we find ourselves at another crossroads moment. There was no good reason for those long-ago marchers to trust each other – to believe that society could become more free, and their actions could help that happen. Yet they did. In what do we place … Continue reading Crossing Another Bridge
This service is our celebratory launch of this year’s exciting campaign: Roots & Wings – a combined stewardship drive both for pledges to next year’s operating budget, and commitments to support capital projects to strengthen CVUUS now and in the future. The service was led by Rev. Tricia Hart; with Ellen Flight, musical offerings from … Continue reading Deepening Roots and Spreading Wings
Our world is changing fast. Events happening around us often feel scary, confusing, even threatening. Given this context, how can religious communities help? What roles might Unitarian Universalism play – for adults, children and families, and in our communities? With Rev. Tricia and Abi Sessions and Jordan Young. February’s Share the Plate donee is the … Continue reading Inclusion: What Are Congregations for, in These Times?
ON SITE & ZOOM. Traditional and new readings that evoke the spirit of the season – plus carols to sing together led by our choir accompanied by guest musicians! Ends with traditional lighting of candles and singing of Silent Night. Led by Rev. Tricia Hart with Karl Lindholm. We’ll share our offering plate with our CVUUS Discretionary Fund … Continue reading Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols (7pm)
ON SITE & ZOOM. Led by Rev. Tricia with Abi Sessions. The Winter Solstice marks the turning of the year: when darkness finally begins its long retreat, and we allow ourselves to remember the warm, sunny months to come. But let us not turn away too quickly — the darkness has much to teach us about … Continue reading On the Longest Night
How much does repairing the world (our human work) have to do with repairing ourselves, and one another? Rev. Tricia leads our service assisted by Pam Berenbaum concluding our month’s theme of repair. We share our plate with CVUUS Discretionary Fund. Followed by social hour and help with completing our Stewardship Campaign Survey (due by … Continue reading Repair of the World
ON SITE & ZOOM Life comes at us fast: full of choices and challenges, wins and losses. Yet (we’re told) each of us has a purpose, and it’s our task to figure out what that might be. What we’re not told is that making and repairing our lives isn’t a solo project. With Rev. Tricia … Continue reading Pieces of Your Puzzle
