Great Expectations
Rev. Dara Olandt
The holiday season arrives with “Great Expectations.”
How are we to manage the expectations of ourselves
and others at this anticipated time of year? All are welcome
as we unpack our expectations and open ourselves to welcome the
true gifts of the season.
|
Children's Religious Education Classes are for PreK-grade 8 children; Nursery care is available for younger children. Children should visit the sanctuary with their parents for the first portion of the service; teachers will escort children to class. See RE curriculum. |
Sunday Circle Dec. 15: Join the discussion on how some UUs celebrate Christmas. Sunday Circle meets the 1st and 3rd Sundays from September through May in Room A from 8:30-9:30 a.m. All are welcome for lively disucssion. View upcoming topics. |
Fourth Sunday Collection There will be no Fourth Sunday Collection in December. Instead, there will be a special colleciton for the Community Assistance Fund during our Christmas Eve Service. This fund is used by our minister throughout the year to help those in our congregation and wider community needing assistance with rent, utilities, food, etc. Learn more. |
|
Are you seeking a place that stirs your head, heart and
hands? The Unitarian Universalist Congregation is a caring,
affirming and diverse liberal religious home in the New River
Valley, bringing spirit, love, justice, learning and reason to
life. Upcoming Events and News Highlights Auction Website: Need to find out what you bought or sold at UUC's Goods & Services Auction? Simply go to the auction website, http://www.togetherauction.com/uucnrv, login and find out. UUC offices will be closed December 24 - January 2.
Installation of Rev. Dara
Olandt as Settled Minister of UUC
Waking the Vision, Beloved Community: On Sunday, November 10 we formally and joyfully covenanted with our settled minister in a very special service. Several prominent Unitarian Universalist ministers, many of whom are active in justice ministry, helping congregations promote justice, equity, compassion and sustainability in their communities, participated in the service. The main speaker was Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry from the Boulder Valley UU Fellowship in Colorado. A reception featuring seasonal homemade pies followed. Click here for more pictures of the installation service and here for a short video entitled, "All Or Parts to Play."
Other Activities: NEW! Small Group Ministries (SGM): Join a group of 8-10 that meets regularly to explore individual stories of faith and discuss spiritual topics of interest such as loss, transformation, God, love and forgiveness. SGM is designed to help us build stronger relationships with one another and to strengthen the fabric of our community. Read the SGM brochure and/or sign up online via this link. Intro to Congregationally-Based Community Organizing: On Sunday, December 1 at 11:45 AM, join Rev. Dara for the screening of a short film and planning of UUC's next steps for social justice organizing. Bring a bag lunch.
Advent Garden:
Saturday, December 7 at 5:30 PM. Bring your children to this
annual, magical event. Gather for hot beverages and light snacks
before proceeding to our labyrinth for caroling and lighting of
the path.
|
|
Children's Garden Primary School
The Children’s Garden School runs programs for preschoolers age 3-5, as well as a kindergarten program. Athough Children's Garden is not directly affiliated with Unitarian Universalist Congregation, it is held in rented space in our building. For more information, visit the Children's Garden website. |