• Connecting People

    Expanding Our Concept of Congregation

    “I am evangelical Christian who no longer attends church,” said the 28-year-old interfaith leader who spoke at the Thanksgiving Service. I was sitting with him and other faith leaders at dinner. “Well, not church with a building and such,” he explained. … [Read More...]

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    Email As A Spiritual Practice!

      At a service’s auction years back Helen Kaar, a member of the congregation, offered people daily photos that she would email to them, photos taken in New Jersey in real time.  The bidding would secure folks a year’s worth of photos of nature, alive, … [Read More...]

May
17

Petition Received For Congregational Resolution In Support Of Same Sex Marriage

A petition with sixty-seven signatures to place a resolution before a Congregational meeting in support of same sex marriage was received by Board of Trustees President Tom Howard.   Such a resolution by the Congregation is necessary for the leaders or ministers to speak for the entire Congregation on this issue.  The petition was endorsed by…
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May
15

May 20: Coming of Age Sunday

Service Times: 9:00 and 10:45 am Preacher: Rev. Emilie Boggis and the Ninth Grade Class of 2012 Sermon Topic:  On May 20th at our annual Coming of Age services, you will witness a class at the beginning of their high school journey. Our ninth graders will share their beliefs on life, their thoughts on the Universe,…
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May
14

Save The Date!

Save the Date! You have brought your passion, shared your dreams, and helped direct us into our future! After nine months of study and culmination, it’s time to take your offerings up to the next plateau. On Friday, June 29th, from approximately 6:30pm to 9pm, and Saturday, June 30th, from approximately 8:30am to 3pm, the Strategic Planning Team…
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May
11

1/2 Day Meditation Retreat, May 19th

Join us for a 1/2 day meditation retreat from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday, May 19th. Instruction will be offered.    

May
10

Registration Now Open for the RE program!!

Registration is now open for the year 2012-2013, beginning September 2012. If you are a member please register your children by clicking here. If you are a visitor, please register here. Classes begin September 16th, 2012. Teacher Orientation is September 9th, 2012.

May
10

May 13: Mother’s Day – Relationships as Spiritual Practice

Service Times: 9:00 and 10:45 am Preacher: Vanessa Rush Southern Sermon Topic: Mother’s Day Intergenerational Service – Relationships as a Spiritual Practice Over the years I’ve collected stories of the relationship between mother and child.  Some are funny.  Some heartbreakingly beautiful.  Some hard.  All reveal some piece of what life in commanding relationships can look like…
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May
08

RE Party! End of Year Celebration – Join Us!

Celebration

Come join the UCS Children’s Religious Education end of year party at the Summit YMCA on Saturday, June 2nd from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. We will have food, games, and a rock wall (a special provision has been made for us!). Please bring appetizers, dessert, or drinks (non alcoholic, non-caffeinated) to share.