Most of want to be be part of a community. Many of us have chosen to be part of the Winchester Unitarian Society community. What does it mean to be really rooted in a community, and not just floating on the surface like a leaf on a pond? Because when we float, we tend to … Continue reading Rooted in Community, Rising in Strength
As we continue to live through difficult times, we are also continuing our Resources for Resilience project this Sunday featuring music! Reslience can and often does come from within – and we need not try to be resilient alone. Resilience also can and often does come from others, whether it be friends, inspirational writings, sacred … Continue reading Resources for Resilience: Music
As part of our Resources for Resilience project we are exploring some really specific ways that we find resilience – through inspirational readings, music, and personal stories. This Sunday, we look the bigger picture: what does resilience look like as a spiritual practice? How do we find resilience in ourselves, and in each other? Join … Continue reading Practicing Resilience
We are living through difficult times, times that call us on to be resilient. Reslience can and often does come from within – and we need not try to be resilient alone. Resilience also can and often does come from others, whether it be friends, inspirational writings, sacred texts, music, or otherwise. Join us this … Continue reading Resources for Resilience: Inspirational Readings & Sacred Texts
There are a lot of bad things happening in our country right now. It’s a scary time to be a citizen of the United States. The rule of law is not being followed – foreign leaders are being captured and deposed, citizens are being killed by the government on the flimsiest of pretexts and being … Continue reading It Is Time To Be Bold
Resistance usually sounds and feels like an active thing, and so the idea that “rest is resistance,” popularized by Tricia Hersey, typically feels counter-intuitive to us. During this time of year where many animals hibernate and intentionally slow down, we will explore this Sunday what it might mean to engage in “intentional dormancy” as a … Continue reading Intentional Dormancy
At the beginning of each year, we invite three members of the WUS community, representing three generations, to reflect on the poet Mary Oliver’s compelling question “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Come hear how Giorgio Cantoni, Victoria Ippolito, and Woody Wood respond and consider how you … Continue reading Our Wild and Precious Life
Our traditional Christmas Eve service is a more contemplative service reflecting on the themes of the season, filled with music, candlelight and carols, including the perennial favorite Silent Night. Click here for: Sunday Worship Livestream Click here for: Order of Service
Join us for our family friendly Christmas Eve service. The service at 4 pm is especially geared toward families with younger children. All kids have a (noisy) part to play in the Christmas story and there’s lots of singing and marching about. It’s not to be missed if you have little ones who have trouble … Continue reading Christmas Eve – Family Service 4pm
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
