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Candletime begins tonight and goes to the day before Thanksgiving. You can celebrate by lighting a candle in the evening and having a soothing beverage. On Wednesdays in November, we will have Candletime vespers at 6 PM
Candletime Vespers with Rev Rachael
Wednesdays in November @ 6 … read more.
Wow! Did we come through for Craig’s Place Last Week!
Thank you everyone for your generous donations of desserts and other new items for our guests at Craig’s Place. With all that was going on in our world last week, many donated generously.
As many of you … read more.
Defending the Democratic Process: A Faith Community Call to Awareness and Action
The freedom of religion that all Americans cherish is but one treasure passed down to us over the course of the American experiment in self-governance. Democracy itself is another – and a foundation of … read more.
October 22, 2020
Dear leaders,
I hold you all in my heart in these unpredictable and volatile times. I know I am not alone in having moments of overwhelming grief for too many loved ones lost, and moments of acute fear and despair, mindful of all that … read more.
Update on the No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge
Last month, the Green Sanctuary Committee urged UUSA members to engage our political leaders in the No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge. We set up a toolkit to help you either … read more.
On May 14, the core leadership team held a kick-off to announce our effort, working with the Reclaim Our Vote campaign. We were excited to be working with a black-led non-partisan organization. Reclaim Our Vote (ROV) works in states where the number of people of … read more.
Dear UUSA,
It is wonderful to be back among you, preparing for our new program year and worship season. This year, we’ll meditate on the five smooth stones of liberal religion and the five jagged rocks of Unitarian Universalism, taking each one as a monthly theme. … read more.
ION (Interfaith Opportunity Network) has taken advantage of Zoom bringing us closer and in many cases making it easier to have both meetings and devotionals throughout the summer.
Our most immediate project involves acting for restorative justice for Native People on the 400th anniversary of the … read more.
