Topic: Christmas

The Gift of Tradition

Presenter: Heidi MacLennen Service Associate: Bob Koches Musician: Rev. Mary Doane Welcome to our Holiday Service Dec 21st, full of Joy , tradition, and music. Lots of Music. Heidi will share stories from the many places she has lived and the associated traditions from each place. At the end of  the service everyone is invited … Continue reading The Gift of Tradition

Stories and Carols

Presenter: Rev. Matt Alspaugh Service Associate: Annie Morris For our Christmas Eve service, we’ll have a variation of the traditional “Lessons and Carols” service, with some stories that might be a little, um, atypical, and a lesson certainly different from the familiar mashup of the two versions of Jesus’ birth (in the gospels of Matthew … Continue reading Stories and Carols

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