As we become increasingly aware of the darkness of the days, we pause this Sunday to reflect on our cultural practice of embracing light as good, and dark as bad. We’ll explore the roots of this cultural assumption, and reflect together on the magic, power, and beauty of darkness, on this Sunday after the darkest … Continue reading Embracing Dark, Embracing Light
Solstice Service Solstice Please join us starting in Metcalf Hall @ 4:30 before we move out to the front lawn. Then, caroling in Winchester.
Join us this Sunday for an all-ages service that never disappoints – our annual Paper Bag Pageant! It’s a raucous good time at the nativity in this fun, no-rehearsal Christmas pageant that includes everyone – babies, elders, and everyone in between. Costumes are provided, but feel free to come dressed in your favorite costume – … Continue reading Paper Bag Pageant (All Ages)
Our December Music Sunday will “bring you hope, when hope is hard to find”. The centerpiece of this service is the “Song of Hope” by Florence Price, a deeply personal exploration of the strength that hope can offer when the world seems bleak. Eric Reed shows us we can grow and learn from our past … Continue reading Finding Hope – Music Sunday
In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi describes an appreciation for finding beauty within imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness. Applied to our faith lives, Rev. Janet Newton Thibodeau wonders whether honoring the imperfections that result from an active spiritual life, with gratitude for its occasionally painful lessons, might be the…perfect…way forward. Click here for: Sunday Worship Livestream New Online … Continue reading Wabi-Sabi Faith
There will be a service in celebration of the life of longtime WUS member, Earle Boudreau, on November 30th @ 2:00 pm in the WUS Sanctuary. All are welcome. To read Earl’s obituary, click HERE Those not able to attend Earle’s service in-person are invited to attend virtually by clicking HERE. To download a copy of the Order Of … Continue reading Earle Boudreau Memorial Service
As we enter the week of Thanksgiving, we will reflect this Sunday morning in an all ages service on gratitude. Gratitude is easy to value, and harder sometimes to remember to practice. Don’t forget to come to Pie Sunday after the service to share in some delicious Pie! Click here for: Sunday Worship Livestream New Online … Continue reading The Gifts of Gratitude
Singing, especially singing together with other people, can be a powerful spiritual tool, especially during challenging times. Join us as we come together to sing in this service, featuring hymns that are personal favorites of many members of the congregation. We will hear from several folks why the hymns they requested have deeper meaning for … Continue reading The Songs of Our Heart
The outcome of Tuesday’s election will have major consequences for our country, for all of us, moving forward. Join us as we take stock, reflect on what happened, and think together about how we move forward. While there are dark days ahead, we remain steadfast in holding on to hope. Please also note that we … Continue reading Where Do We Go From Here?
We gather this Sunday for our annual “Remembrance” service, where we honor and reflect on those in our lives who have died. If you wish to have a loved one who has died named in the sung Ritual of Litany, please make sure to email their name to our Music Director, John Kramer, ASAP at … Continue reading Remembrance
