At this time of year the days grow shorter and the nights longer. The Winter Solstice is the moment when the days begin to grow longer and the nights shorter, a moment that has been honored throughout human history in places all over the world. … read more.
Both darkness and light have gifts to offer. Both can be sources of comfort, sanctuaries of healing. Join us as we find rest in candlelight and soar with the flight of birds in the deep night of our hearts.
“Having a covenant with the mystery” … read more.
At this time of year daylight wanes and the dark night lengthens. Too often darkness is used as a shorthand for all manner of negative qualities. What if we look at how darkness can be at once quiet and restful, and also fertile and fecund? … read more.
AUUC Worship Associates with reflections from Warren M., Nancy D., and Jim G.
Question to Ponder: “What is something you can do for future generations?”
November Theme: Generosity
This Sunday we continue our exploration of Generosity with a re-interpretation of Shel Silverstein’s book, The Giving Tree. Join us as we look at greed, exploitation, boundaries, and true generosity.
Question to Ponder: “What are some ways you can be generous to others in your life … read more.
In my experience and understanding Islam emphasizes the importance of gratitude, generosity, and justice. A gratitude for the gifts of nature, through God, that compel us to share our resources with generosity. A gratitude that calls us to bring into being a society that is … read more.
Music Sunday featuring AUUC’s choir and special guests, the Seasons of Love Ensemble of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington
A generous love dissolves the boundaries between giver and receiver. A generous love connects us together in a mutual relationship of connection that benefits all involved. … read more.
Halloween is a time to honor our ancestors of blood and spirit, and to placate trick-or-treaters. How did these customs come about?
For the service, bring a memento of loved ones who have passed away and come in costume for our special Halloween service and children’s … read more.
AUUC Worship Associates with reflections from Shirley L., Sheilah D., and Joe T.
Unitarian Universalism is a tradition we choose as a spiritual home. Most of us, about 85% in most UU congregations, come to Unitarian Universalism after being raised in another tradition. In this service … read more.
We share our homes and this planet with many other beings – our beloved pets and the animals of the wild! This Sunday we’ll explore how this biodiversity lives within us and how we’re called to celebrate diversity of all kinds. Join us!
SPECIAL NOTE: This … read more.
Each of us has received gifts and challenges from our familial and ancestral heritage. Our American heritage is also full of both inequalities and injustices along with gifts and blessings. Join us this Sunday as we explore our heritage – where we’re called to heal … read more.
Our Unitarian Universalist tradition can be very difficult to explain to others. Join us this Sunday as we look to the enduring features of our living tradition that point to the central features of Unitarian Universalism.
Question to Ponder: “How would you describe Unitarian Universalism … read more.
