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The cultural noise and speed of the December holiday season can be a strain for many of us. For some the expectations of peace, love, and joy surrounded by family and friends is not been their experience. For others December may be the anniversary of a memorable loss in your life: the death of a loved one; the end of a precious relationship or something else. Fewer hours of daylight make some of us blue at this time of year. If, for any reason, this time of year finds you longing for a calm, reflective approach to the season you are invited to the Blue December service. Music, silence, companionship and thoughtful words will surround and comfort us all.
9:00 am: Sunday Worship: “What’s So Bad About Being Woke”
– December 11, 2022
The Rev. Bob LaVallee “Wokeness” seems to be easily dismissed by the some, but in an era of growing Christo-fascism, our progressive values are more important than ever. This topic was chosen by the winners of the Social Justice Auction.
Our Rainbow Principles curriculum for 2022–23 will begin September 11 and we’ll start with learning about our chalice. The second and third week we’ll learn about covenant and create our own together. Children will have the opportunity to create their own chalice each week in September.
Class starts at 10:00 am. Each 45-minute class will begin with a song led by one of our UU musicians, and then a chalice lighting and check-in: the Roses and Thorns that are our children’s Joys and Concerns. We’ll read a story together and talk about its meaning. Then we play. A variety of activities are available for children to choose from, and volunteer RE leaders and assistants companion the children, talking, playing, and building relationship. We end at 10:45 so that volunteers and families have the time to go to the service together or get settled on our playground.
Each month, we’ll explore how we live another Unitarian Universalist Principle together. In October, we’ll explore the first Rainbow Principle: Respect the worth and dignity of each person. I hope that you will join our community!
11:00 am: Sunday Worship: “What’s So Bad About Being Woke”
– December 11, 2022
The Rev. Bob LaVallee “Wokeness” seems to be easily dismissed by the some, but in an era of growing Christo-fascism, our progressive values are more important than ever. This topic was chosen by the winners of the Social Justice Auction.
