Speaker: Rev Joel Tishken

A Place for Grace

Dausa Is there a place for the concept of grace in Unitarian Universalism? I believe there is. Join us as we explore definitions of grace and the place it can have within Unitarian Universalism.

Celebrating Darkness

buy gabapentin online usa What are our cultural understandings about darkness? What are their origins? What is the value of darkness? Join us as we explore these questions and more in a celebration of darkness and the winter solstice. (this is a hybrid service practice run)

Hygge for the Holidays

Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) could rightly be called Denmark’s greatest export of the last few years. Why is that? What is it? Join us as we explore the concept of hygge, its benefits and shortcomings, and what it can mean for us during winter and the holiday season. (this is a hybrid service practice run)

Emotional First Aid

Psychologist Guy Winch wishes we took our emotional health as seriously as our physical health. Join us as we explore wisdom from his work in how to be more effective practitioners of emotional first aid. (Due to the pandemic, we are meeting online rather than in person. Check your email or our private Facebook group … Continue reading Emotional First Aid

An Introduction to Islamic Theology

Misinformation and politically-charged rhetoric surrounds our society’s perceptions of Islam. Together we’ll explore the foundational concepts, beliefs, and practices of the world’s second largest religion. Improving our awareness of Muslims and Islam makes us and our congregations better ambassadors of inter-religious understanding and peace. Due to the pandemic, we are meeting online rather than in person. Check your … Continue reading An Introduction to Islamic Theology

Windows and Mirrors

The Johari Window technique encourages us to consider ourselves from the perspective of our self, as with a mirror, and that of others, as with a window. Together we’ll explore how the technique works, what its meanings are, and what its applications might be for UUs and UUism.  (Due to the pandemic, we are meeting … Continue reading Windows and Mirrors

How a UU Minister is Made

All voting members of UUCC have received an email regarding the question of ordaining Rev. Joel Tishken as our minister. Joel will address this subject in his sermon. He will discuss in detail the reasons for making the request and explain issues of UU polity and procedures. During the discussion time after the service, you … Continue reading How a UU Minister is Made

Happy 60th Birthday UU-ism

A History of the UUA Consolidation  May 2021 marked the 60th anniversary of Unitarian Universalism’s birth. Come learn the history of Unitarian Universalism’s creation and why it still matters to us six decades later. (Due to the pandemic, we are meeting online rather than in person. Check your email or our private Facebook group for … Continue reading Happy 60th Birthday UU-ism