The Jewish holiday of Chanukah celebrates the victory of the Jews over their imperial occupiers in ancient Judea – symbolized by the miracle of the holy lamp that burned for eight days. Do the stories of religions of the past have something to teach us in this darkening time? We continue to sell ornaments made … Continue reading Choosing Hope: Celebrating Chanukah
How does the evolving history of UUism fit into the larger story of religion in this country? We decorate our holiday tree with ornaments made and sold by our RE children for a good cause (Green Mountain Justice’s Warmth with Dignity Project) and share our offering plate this month World Central Kitchen. See our order … Continue reading Why Do (Some) Unitarian Universalists Celebrate Christmas?
Rev. Peter Newport returns to our pulpit to reflect on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, martyr and hero of the German resistance to Nazism, and on Advent — since it’s the 1st Sunday of that season, and was Bonhoeffer’s topic in much of his later work. Assisted by Karl Lindholm. Sharing Our Donation Plate: Food & Housing Crisis … Continue reading Advent 2025
