The story of Thanksgiving goes back to the Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock.
Yet before they were here, there were already people here – loving their loved ones and living their lives. Let’s hear some of their stories – stories of creation, stories of love, and the ubiquitous trickster tales.
(No Religious Education/Exploration this week)
Join us as we explore the potential for understanding and forgiveness–of ourselves and across the generations–and the spirituality inherent in imperfection.
Sacrifice, Fasting, and Ashes oh my….
For many of us, this season that starts this Wednesday was about giving up and not giving in for 40 days, but is there something in Lent for Unitarian Universalists?
Depending upon circumstance, Valentine’s Day can attune us to love or loss. Love sweeps us away. Love sweeps us aside. We fall in. We fall out. Might there be Good News in all this?
This is a 50/50 Sunday; our recipient is Family Promise.
Music: UUMAN Band
This year marks the 8th anniversary of the UUA’s 30 Days of Love campaign. It is a period for intentional action, service, education, and reflection running from Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday to Valentine’s Day. How might we deepen the connection to our faith at this time?
Music: Alex Pietsch and the Chalice Choir.
Let us share the warmth of this holiday season in joyful celebration. May the glow of our candles symbolize the hope that will sustain us through the dark times of winter and throughout the coming year.
Would YOU like to Hold the Baby?
Follow the Star to a special place where There is Room in Stable for Everyone. Would We Have Eyes to See the miracle that is the Christmas Story? Join us for our annual Christmas Eve pageant for our retelling of the story of Christmas this year re-imaged through the eyes of our UUMAN youth.
Come join us for holiday stories and songs. The UUMAN Choir will be sharing the songs. The worship team will be sharing the stories – some you may know, others may be new to you; some may be happy, some may be sad, some may even be scary.
Music: Alex Pietsch and the Chalice Choir
Many of us grew up with traditions in which our families participated during this time of year. For many, decorating a tree was one tradition. In this service, the congregation will be invited to contribute an ornament from their home to decorate the UUMAN Christmas tree. At the same time, we will remember that, around the world, there are other traditions at this time of year. UUMAN congregants from other countries will share stories about the traditions with which they grew up.
Music: UUMAN Band
Bread is a symbol of life-giving sustenance and today we will share a bread communion together. Please bring bread (homemade if possible) that elicits memories of childhood sustenance. You will have the opportunity to share this memory with us. We will then collect bread for donation to North Fulton Community Charities.
Music: UUMAN Band
