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An Explanation Of UU Core Values Part 2
An Explanation Of UU Core Values Part 2 of an examination of proposed changes to Article II of the UUA Bylaws By Heather Millar After processing material gathered from numerous individuals and groups over several years, the Article II Study Commission...
Afghan Family Update
Afghan Family Update Hamid, the father of the family, has been working for the last six months at a job in his professional field, mapping engineering. Unfortunately, his job involves outdoor surveying which is hard on his legs and feet, which had been broken...
The ManKind Project
The ManKind Project by James Bourne Are you looking for a change? These words changed my life. Back in 2006, I was a father with two very young children in the house and a very strong desire to not pass on my family legacy of controlling others with anger. I...
Gun Violence
Gun Violence Misplaced anger with guns equals violence and death. We live in a culture of guns, violence, and death. Fear of the “other” is the leading cause of death in our world. Too many of our youth are being injured or dying from our lack of empathy and...
How Wedded Are You To Our UU 8 Principles? Part 1
How Wedded Are You To Our UU 8 Principles? Part 1 of an examination of Article 2 of the UUA Bylaws By Heather Millar How wedded are you to our UU 8 Principles? We often refer to ourselves as members of a “living tradition;” however the last revision of our...
BACK to a BETTER FUTURE NEWS 04/06/2023
04/06/2023 GREAT NEWS!!!!!! Our stewardship drive “Back to a Better Future” drive for this special 18-month period is complete! Yay us! We have done an excellent job! We ALL share in this achievement. The Ministers, Stewardship Core Team, Stewardship Volunteers, and...
State of Our Union 2023 – Sermon
State of Our Union 2023 Sermon Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr. March 5, 2023 Today is Celebration Sunday so let’s celebrate with clapping and laughter and shouts of joy, if you so choose. Let’s show gratitude for the work we are doing. ...
Freedom Rising: Dismantling Fascism with Fierce Love
Freedom Rising: Dismantling Fascism with Fierce Love NYC, April 28-30 Join Rev. Anastassia in attending the Freedom Rising: Dismantling Fascism with Fierce Love conference, hosted by Middle Collegiate Church in NYC. This three day-conference features an...
Wait…What Does The BBC Do Again?
Wait… Wait…What Does The BBC Do Again? Happy Spring! With so many new church attendees and getting to be in community again after the COVID lockdown, Building Beloved Community, otherwise known as the BBC,...
Upcoming The Soul of Aging Program
The Soul of Aging: NOW AT UUCA Register by May 14. We are excited to let you know about the upcoming The Soul of Aging program offered through UUCA. Below is more information, and a link to our registration form. Please register by May 14; we will need...
BACK to a BETTER FUTURE NEWS 03/16/2023
03/16/2023 Please check out this testimonial from Mary Grace Folwell about why she and her husband give generously to UUCA. It is a beautiful message! We have a participation rate of close to 30% in our pledge drive so far, which is very good! We are hoping to get to...
2023 All-Church Retreat Registration is Open!
REGISTER HERE BY MAY 7! 2023 UUCA ALL-CHURCH RETREAT JUNE 2 - 4 All UUCA church members and churchgoers are welcome - individuals, families - all ages! -- REGISTRATION IS DUE BY May 7, 2023. SPACE IS LIMITED -- Please use this electronic form to register. If you...
Become a Chalice Lighter
Become a Chalice LighterDear UUCA, Would you join me in supporting Unitarian Universalism in our region? Our region’s Chalice Lighter Grant Program ignites the growth of our UU faith, both in numbers and in justice, compassion, and spirituality. The program pools...
COVID Update from your Reopening Committee
COVID Update from your Reopening Committee The Reopening Committee (a.k.a. medical and engineering geeks) continues to meet regularly to monitor COVID and make safety recommendations for UUCA. Luckily, the number of cases in our area is trending down, but we still do...
Who are all our past Shining Lights? We are updating our list…
Who are all our past Shining Lights?We are updating our list... For more than 20 years, UUCA members who have gone above and beyond in their service to our congregation have been recognized each spring with our Shining Light awards. Click here to check out this...