Dear Friends, As our Jewish friends, neighbors, family members, and indeed some UU’s observe and celebrate Hanukkah over the next eight days, I’m reminded of a story a woman named Linda shared online about how her family celebrates Hanukkah in which she said, “It is important to recognize that different families celebrate differently. Our family …
The Director of Faith Formation Search Team is thrilled to announce that Molly Nolan will be joining SUUS as our Director of Faith Formation starting on December 11th. The Faith Formation committee along with Rev Craig will be working with Molly on her transition into this new role as our Director of Faith Formation. Please …
New members Jay Gustafson and Mary Cosgrove will host a Solstice Service for our members and friends. They will lead us throughmeditations, rituals , and a shared meal at the end. The primary focus of the shift involves the personal development of intentions for the new cycle, the elimination of unwanted personal thoughts and beliefs, …
NEW AT SUUS! Winter Solstice Celebration – Friday, December 22 Read More »
We are called to build a new foundation and it’s going to take some work to undo years of racial injustice. Guest minister Kari Nicewander is the Director of Strategic Partnerships for Open Community Alliances – https://www.ctoca.org. She has her master’s degree from Harvard, where she studied the intersection of religion and public policy. She …
Sunday, December 10, 10:30am: Rev. Kari Nicewander – “A New Foundation” Read More »
A new outdoor opportunity for a spiritual connection with nature and humans is forming! If you are interested in leading or participating in a hike, contact Sue Schaedler. The hike leader will select a date, time, location of a well marked trail that they know, and provide details – difficulty level, duration in miles and …
Our decision to display a BLM flag is not an endorsement of any statements by local chapters of BLM or its national organization, but an affirmation of our support and commitment to a just and inclusive world. SUUS recently changed out our Pride flag for our Black Lives Matter (BLM) flag. This has brought about …
Please join us this Sunday, December 10 at 10:30 am Faith Formation Exploration: Children will start the morning with their families in the sanctuary for the first 15 minutes, then go upstairs for class. The pre-K-6th grade class will be sewing pot holders and making no sew blankets for the Homeless Hospitality Center. We will …
UU’s for Peace in the Middle East Webinar UUs for a Just Economic Community Monthly Webinar Series Continues Thursday, December 14 -Zoom or Facebook – 8 PM Eastern time. Click here to read entire newsletter Click here to register to watch on Zoom Click here to watch on Facebook What is happening now in Gaza is deeply …
The Current Situation in Palestine, the worldwide response and UU’s. Read More »
“Be Prepared to be Amazed,” Rev. Craig Nowak There’s more than one “reason for the season” this time of year. CLICK HERE to watch this service CLICK HERE to read the sermon.