December 2012 Sermon Topics

2 December     Yes!

Led by the Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Elaine Bowen

What might happen if you were to say yes to the possibilities tugging at your spirit?  This first Sunday of Advent we will consider Mary’s yes and the difference it made.

 

9 December     Bright Possibilities

Led by the Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate John Marfy

There was only one day’s worth of oil left in the Temple.  The miracle of Hanukkah is that the oil burned for eight days.  This morning we will consider again the story of Hanukkah and consider what inspiration there might be in the story for our own lives.

 

16 December     Seeking Serenity

Led by the Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Sophie Smith

It is the most _________ time of the year.  You fill in the blank – wondrous, exciting, beautiful, stressful, lonely, challenging . . . .  This year more than one of those words might fit for you.  Whichever words you choose, this service will invite you to settle into a space of serenity and just breathe peace.

 

23 December     Chances Taken

Led by the Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer, Director of Religious Education Karen Lapidus, Worship Associate Bonnie Harper, Music Director Hal Walker, Rev. Rod Thompson and many more!

It has become our custom to celebrate with a special multigenerational service the Sunday before Christmas.  This year we look forwarding to sharing what happened when Emmet and his Ma took a chance with the delightful story of Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas.

 

24 December     Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

Led by the Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Kristina Spaude

6:30 pm               A special family friendly service of lessons and carols to welcome the spirit of Christmas into the world.

8:30 pm               A special service of lessons and carols to welcome the spirit of Christmas into the world.

 

30 December      A Loaf is only Half a Loaf Unless We Share It

Led by Lois Weir and assisted by Liz Bright

We will explore and celebrate the ancient rite of bread making. Service is adapted from the Worship Arts Clearing House of the Department of Education and Social Concern UUA 1975.

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