“I serve as pastor of a 60-member congregation in Maine, and every time I help decide whether the weather’s bad enough to cancel worship, I know that someone’s going to grouse: the same weather can elicit responses from “There’s hardly any snow!” to “I can’t possibly clear my driveway!” Sixty people looking at the same … Continue reading The Smallest Biggest Number
During our virtual service on Sunday we decided to start a pandemic commUUnity network. The goal is to match people’s needs up with those who are looking for ways to help. If you are in need of anything (groceries, child care, tutoring, medicines, some virtual social interaction-whatever) just let me know by emailing commUUnity@uucchc.org If you could … Continue reading Got a problem? Use the CommUUnity Network
We had 19 people participate in our first online Sunday service on March 15, and had minimal glitches (at least for those participants). If you tried to join us and were unable to, please contact a board member and let us know so we can help you get connected. We will continue to meet virtually … Continue reading First Week of “Virtual Church” a Success
The Unitarian Universalist Association issued a press release that states in part the following. “The UUA has been closely monitoring COVID-19, the newest in the family of coronaviruses. UUA leaders, including the staff of our UUA Health Plan and the medical advisors for the Plan, are following updates from the Centers for Disease Control and … Continue reading Preparing for Coronavirus in Congregations
March 13, 2020 Dear UUCC Community, We are writing to let you know that the board has decided to temporarily suspend all in-person gatherings at the church, effective immediately. The church is not “closing,” but we are shifting to meeting and conducting business virtually (via video chat), over the phone, and via email. We will continue … Continue reading Letter to Congregation, SUSPENDING SERVICES
Your UUCC Climate Action Team (CAT) is planning on delivering an 8-session biweekly seminar on Sustainable Living. The term “Sustainability” is used so frequently, it’s difficult to understand what it can mean. At its essence, sustainability embodies hope for a healthy, just, and bright future for us all including future generations. Choices for Sustainable Living … Continue reading Choices for Sustainable Living
The Guest at Your Table (GAYT) Program 2020 was kicked off by the UUCC Youth RE on March 1. The GAYT has been an important part of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, and the UU culture since 1975. Boxes are handed out and kept at the participants dinner tables. All family members are encouraged to … Continue reading Guest at Your Table
The path of UUCC began with a handful of people meeting in each other’s homes. From this meager beginning, the congregation grew to eventually occupy the historic building at 95 N. Jefferson Street in Danville where we still meet. Throughout our history, a number of part-time ministers have served us. The church is pleased to … Continue reading UUCC Welcomes New Part-Time Minister
We’re part of an interdependent web of existence; sometimes that interdependence is physical. Read one person’s story.
Monica Dobbins writes an essay in a UUA Worship and Inspiration page. It begins with: “Ever since the beginning of this school year, I’ve had a hard time getting ready in the morning. Hard time getting out of bed, unfocused, glued to my phone, just wasting time generally. I’ve easily recognized that this is weird … Continue reading The Guest of Grief
