As I write this month’s column I am also looking ahead to the anticipated animal blessing that, by the time this offering is posted, will have come and gone with the excited energy of human and pet. I’ve opted not to bring Owen, our 2 1/2 year old Aussie mutt, to church for the blessing. …
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Feb
02
Elizabethan Collars, Thundershirts and … Spiritual Practices?
Feb
02
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Representative to Speak this Sunday
Please join us in Fellowship Hall this Sunday after 2nd service to learn more about UUSC projects. Representatives from the UUSC will make a presentation and answer your questions. A delicious lunch will be available for a suggested donation of $10. SUPPORTING POSITIVE GROWTH IN MYANMAR & KENYA IN 2012 After carefully weighing several worthy…
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Feb
02
Dances of Universal Peace This Friday at 7:30
February 3, 7:30 to 9:00 pm in the sanctuary. From the beginning of time, sacred movement, song and story have brought people together – at times of seasonal ceremony and celebration, as part of everyday life and life passages, in daily renewal and meditation. The Walks and Dances of Universal Peace are part of this…
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Feb
02
Join 2030s Group For Ice-Skating
Our 2030s Group is going ice skating on Saturday, February 3rd, 2-3:30 pm, at Cody Arena in West Orange. Family, friends, skaters of all abilities welcome. Coffee and snacks provided. There is a entrance fee, and the arena will rent skates. Please RSVP to Kim Tomaszewski, kim@ucsummit.org Our Group meets regularly for “Third Service” (attend 10:45…
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Feb
02
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. “Most of my religious journey is online. Think about it. I can hear the…
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Feb
01
Loving Peter Rabbit
A couple of weeks ago we blessed our animals. We do this about every other year. Ever since we got a dog a year and a half ago, my child has been advocating for it, but other big and little people have been lobbying me for it too. So, finally, we scheduled the big day.…
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Jan
27
What’s New? Board of Trustees & Strategic Planning Updates
On January 22, fifty or so Unitarian Church in Summit members joyfully gathered to learn more about where we are in the Strategic Planning process, and what to expect going forward. We also came together to share and discuss the latest information on expanding our footprint. The event was upbeat and informative. For those who…
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