with Sarah Ratekin November 1 is All Saints’ Day, and the beginning of Día de los Muertos observances. Rev. Dr. Sarah Ratekin reflects on what she has learned from her familia in Mexico, whose delight in her daughter’s November 2 birthday opened a new way to think about remembrance and belonging. Why is it so … Continue reading Making Room for the Living and the Dead
with Dulfa Swearingen We are at a crossroads of Past, Present & Future: Stress is omnipresent, Mass-Surveillance has never been more prevalent and the need for Community has never been greater. Join Dulfa Swearingen for a discussion on queer folk, the spirit world & the greatest foe to the powers-that-be: community.
With Rev. Elizabeth Price Living in the Gray is frustrating! So many want clear-cut answers and sure fire advice when the answer is often maybe.
with Rev. Elizabeth Price Questions send us on an adventure where we don’t know outcomes until we get to each step.
with Rosie Blankenship Our animal companions fill our lives with love, laughter, comfort, and sometimes a little chaos! They remind us that we are part of a much larger family of living beings. Join us for a special Blessing of the Animals service as we celebrate the creatures who share our lives, honor the bonds we … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals: All Creatures, All Kin
with Joseph Ridenour Mabon ended on the 24th of September. Mabon was the last point of balance between Night and Day; from here, the nights will get longer and the days shorter. It can be difficult to manage our feelings and our expectations, as darkness settles over us. Join us for a discussion of Life, … Continue reading The Revolving Door: Balance in Life, Love and Temperament
with Rev. Elizabeth What can Hotel California teach us about addiction—and about finding our way out of the places that hold us captive? Rev. Elizabeth Price explores the classic song as a metaphor for addiction, reflecting on the traps that can keep us stuck and the power of interdependence, connection, and community in helping us … Continue reading Revisiting the Hotel California
Join us for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of UUCCHC! This extended service will feature speakers including Sam Carmen, founding member; UU minister Rev. Bill Breeden, long-time friend of the community; and Rev. Elizabeth Price, a more recent congregation friend and regular speaker. Invitations to the broader UU community and the Danville community, as well as … Continue reading 30th Anniversary Celebration
Water and Stone Ceremony – Our annual celebration of coming together as a congregation for the start of the church year, our Water & Stones service is a time where we share our summer stories, travels near and far or in our hearts, and what we have learned.
With Sarah Ratekin How can we best support our neighbors facing food and financial insecurity? For many years, our congregation has collected items for the local food pantry as an expression of our values and our commitment to community care. As needs change and new opportunities emerge, we’re inviting the congregation into a thoughtful conversation … Continue reading More Than a Can of Soup: Reimagining Our Pantry Ministry
