Topic: Celebration

“What’s Easter All About, Anyway?”

Rev. Matt AlspaughCatherine Luria – Service Associate Easter is without doubt the most significant day in the Christian calendar. We’ll briefly explore various interpretations of Easter, from traditional theology to more modern (and perhaps controversial) concepts. We’ll also celebrate Comunión de Chocolate (Chocolate Communion), a syncretic amalgamation of indigenous Mexican, Christian, and earth-centered religious concepts … Continue reading “What’s Easter All About, Anyway?”

Celebrating Women Through Music and Words

Women’s History Month is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8, and during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18. This service will celebrate Women in word and song, with a focus on UU women’s history … Continue reading Celebrating Women Through Music and Words

Christmas: It’s Not Just for Christians

Christians were newcomers to the early winter/solstice celebrations 2022 years ago and look what has happened since. This Christmas day service will look at the history and myths behind “the reason for the season”. And, we will also learn about how the Unitarians saved Christmas and share stories about traditional Christmas songs written and inspired … Continue reading Christmas: It’s Not Just for Christians

Celebrating the Holidays With Music

Join us for a service celebrating the Christmas season presented by LCUUF Music Director Michael Reason. This will be a musical mix of everyone’s holiday favorites along with special readings and some holiday humor. Richard Clarke will be the service leader.

Remembrance – Day of the Dead

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On this Day of the Dead we not only remember those who have passed away, but also those who have made an impression on us and changed our lives. Bob Koches will be the speaker and Kathy Koches will be the service leader.

Mexican Independence Day

Local author & historian David Ellison will speak on the history of Mexican Independence day and the heroes of the revolution. Lynn Cleek will be the Service Leader.

As the Rivers Flow to the Sea – Water Communion

-The Water Communion is a Unitarian Universalist tradition celebrating the coming together of the community of people from different places. The water symbolizes that sense that, while we are separate, we are also united, that our ultimate ends will be as one. Come celebrate this ritual with us, either at the fellowship hall or on … Continue reading As the Rivers Flow to the Sea – Water Communion

Flower Communion

The Flower Communion is a celebration of the beauty of the world around us, of its diversity, and of the diversity of each of us. If possible, please bring a flower from your garden, vase, or the roadside to the service. If you are planning to join on Zoom, please send a picture of yourself … Continue reading Flower Communion