“What does it mean to be a people of commitment?” is our Soul Matters theme for March. Come hear a “sermon in dialogue” as our two ministers reflect on commitment and what sometimes can scare us or block us from commitments we may long to make – and especially, how might we commit anyway, even … Continue reading Commitment(phobia)
“Beloved Community” is our Soul Matters theme for February and the theme for our annual Generosity Campaign, focused on our justice work here at UUCUC. On this second Sunday of our Generosity Campaign, come hear about how Beloved Community is related to the “8th Principle Project” within Unitarian Universalism.
This Valentine’s Day let’s celebrate love in its many forms, particularly the form of our dream for Beloved Community here at UUCUC. We also kick off our Generosity Campaign!
It has been ten months since we were urged to stay home to stay safe. At a physical distance from friends, colleagues, and family, we have been forced to adjust nearly every aspect of our lives. At times, it has been excruciating to stay hunkered down at home, especially while world events spiral out of … Continue reading Just Offer Something
How do we, as UUs, truly become the liberatory, anti-racist faith we long to be? The Commission on Institutional Change spent three years looking deeply at how we continue to perpetuate systemic racism within and outside our congregations, interviewing hundreds of UUs about their experience as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color within UU communities. … Continue reading Widening the Circle: Toward a Liberatory Unitarian Universalism
For this first service of 2021, Rev. Caplow wants to share a little hygge with you, with help from Rev. Janet Elaine Guthrie. “Hy-what?” you may ask. Hygge is a Danish word (derived from Norwegian), generally translated as “cozy” or “well being.” We all know that even with vaccines on the way, we have a … Continue reading Hygge
OK, this year, what can we say? A year like no other. What are you going to be very glad to say goodbye to from 2020? Are there unexpected blessings you are grateful for from this year? Let’s laugh and cry and tell stories. If you have something to share, send to minister@uucuc.org, subject line … Continue reading Goodbye (and good riddance?) to 2020!
Join us online for an evening of carols, readings, and stunning music by our UUCUC Virtual Choir and music staff, from our Sanctuary illuminated by candlelight. There will be one service at 7 pm, with Christmas readings from the great African-American theologian and poet, Rev. Howard Thurman. Afterward we will gather with candles on Zoom … Continue reading Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: “The Spirit of Christmas”
“Stillness” is our Soul Matters theme for December. Where do we find stillness in the tumult of life? What does stillness look like? What does it feel like? Is stillness passive, or is it a state of heightened awareness? Through poetry and music, Rev. Caplow and our worship team will explore this theme, as we … Continue reading Stillness
Karen Simms is a community leader, therapist, and founder of the CU Trauma and Resiliency Initiative. She was given the “Freedom Fighter” award by the CU chapter of the NAACP in 2019. In dialogue with Rev. Caplow, Karen Simms will share from her life, and what inspires her and keeps her going forward in the face of … Continue reading Visionary Voices: Karen Simms on Resiliency
