Entries by Craig Harris

Change on the Rise

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“Without the light the darkness comes. Hold through the night, the shadows will run.” So begins Avi Kaplan’s song of justice and hope, Change on the Rise. (https://youtu.be/382BTxLNrow)

New Adult RE Course: Building Your UU Theology

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Join fellow UUs as we develop and articulate our unique religious and ethical beliefs. Over ten weeks, we will grapple with questions like: What are my religious experiences? What does “sacred” mean to me? What of my past spiritual life do I wish to nurture and what do I wish to release? With our answers, […]

Immigrant

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Oh, the promise of coming to a new land and having a better life. Until you get there and people say everything about you is “funny.” Immigrant by Alysha Brilla (https://youtu.be/jqUN1gUam1g?si=9aaARu6GYou1AgrF)

Endowment Fund Proposals

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The UUCDC Endowment Fund committee is offering you an opportunity to propose the use of endowment funds for special church projects in 2024 ($49,924 available this year). Please see the attached Instructions document. Proposals should be submitted to David Leaman by March 1, 2024. The UUCDC Board is the sole decision-maker for any disbursement of funds […]

Interested in General Assembly?

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This year’s Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly, June 20-23, will be an online event where you can worship, witness, learn, and connect. Enjoy workshops, lectures, and worship services. Join the virtual choir. Be a delegate and vote on issues including Article II. Learn more about General Assembly. Come to the meeting between services this Sunday, […]

Safety First

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Did you know that UUCDC has a Safety Team? The Safety Team assesses policies, procedures, and readiness in four main areas: Fire Preparedness and Response, Building Security, Medical and Mental Health Emergencies, and Suspicious Persons or Armed Intruder Situations. The focus is on planning and prevention, with a goal of creating a safety culture responsive […]

Come Journey With Us

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“Starting Point” is a unique program designed to provide newcomers and long-timers with the opportunity to experience Unitarian Universalism rather than just hearing about it. It is comprised of two sessions, each two hours long, and includes prep-work and resources. Session one focuses on our personal spiritual journeys and the historical journey of Unitarian Universalism […]

Rich Man’s House

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If you are looking for a song about resistance, about taking back what has been stolen by the system, you need look no further than Rich Man’s House (https://youtu.be/GDU9Qj5De8o?si=8cbOHQS2MU077p9d), written and sung by the Resistance Revival Chorus.

New Bylaws

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There was a very important congregational meeting on Sunday, January 28. In addition to the normal business, a new set of bylaws was passed, revised from beginning to end. It is now clearer and more concise. If you would like to read it, you can do so by using this link. Also, it was announced […]