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Connections and Reciprocity: Roots, Leaves, Trees….and Churches

We all have two basic needs. Everyone needs to fit in, but everyone also needs to stick out. We fit in like trees have roots – for stability, to share nuturance with one another, for connection, communication, even reciprocity. But we also stick out like trees have limbs – for support, leaves to sense what … Continue reading Connections and Reciprocity: Roots, Leaves, Trees….and Churches

Exploring Article II (UUA)

Second Sunday: Exploring Article II “Covenant”Article II of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Bylaws is the foundation for all of the work of UUA, its member congregations and covenanted communities. In June 2024, a vote will be held at UUA’s General Assembly on proposed changes to Article II – and we are part of that … Continue reading Exploring Article II (UUA)

Tolstoy’s Three Questions

Rev. Jennie Barrington In his classic short story, Leo Tolstoy asks, “What is the right time to begin? Who are the right people to listen to? And, what is the most important work?” This sermon and service will explore those questions in light of the Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism.

The Balance of Tai Chi

Amy Hayden We have all see the Yin Yang symbol. It is a sign of balance of opposites. Not to identify one or the other but understanding the flow of one into the other and back again. Having a practice to better modify the swings from one to the other can help us be more … Continue reading The Balance of Tai Chi

A New Year’s Charm

Tamrha Richardson “A New Year’s Charm” At the start of the New Year, we look back and at the same time forward, like the old Roman Janus, by both thanking and asking blessings of the 12 signs of the Zodiac that our sun moves through each month, all with their own special qualities. We will … Continue reading A New Year’s Charm

Out of the Ashes

Many Unitarian Universalist congregations across the globe mark the coming of a new year with a fire communion or burning bowl ritual. At UUCCHC, we call this our “Out of the Ashes” ceremony. Participants write down what they choose to leave behind in the past and we release it through the fire. All are welcome … Continue reading Out of the Ashes