6 January      Connections Across Cultures: The Mayan Sacred Book

Lori McGee and  Worship Associate Trish McLoughlin

The Mayan civilization had long disbanded by the time the conquistadors arrived in central Mexico.  Their culture, however, was still alive and being disseminated orally through stories from the Mayan sacred text, The Popol Vuh.  By examining some of the stories found in this sacred text, we can see how Mayan theology and Unitarian Universalism have many connections.  This service will explore those connections and how they may impact us today.

13 January     Blessings and Curses

Led by the Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Justin Czekaj

We often speak of blessings and curses as entirely separate and completely opposed.  Could it be, though, that at times the line between the two isn’t quite so clear?

20 January     Justice and Mercy

Led by the Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Joel Slater

Shall we extend justice or mercy?  Or shall we extend justice and mercy?  Is that even possible?  That is what we will explore this morning during our annual celebration of the life and ministry of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Our service this morning will be multigenerational – children in grades 1 and higher will stay for the entire service.

27 January     To Be Announced       

A guest and Worship Associate Elaine Bowen

Friday, Dec. 21

7 pm  Winter Solstice Service followed by a Wassail Party and Caroling with Saunis.  Childcare available.

Sunday, Dec. 23   Chances Taken

10:00  & 11:30 am  Multigenerational services 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.  Nursery care available at both services.

 Monday, Dec. 24  Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

6:30 pm  Family Friendly Service of Lessons & Carols  to welcome the spirit of Christmas into the world.  Nursery care available.

8:30 pm  Adult Oriented Service of Lessons & Carols  to welcome the spirit of Christmas into the world.  Nursery care is NOT available  at this service.

Sunday, Dec. 30    A Loaf is only Half a Loaf Unless We Share It 

10:00 am  One Multigenerational Service led by Worship Leader 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.  Nursery care available.

Come to our annual Holiday Movie pot luck. Bring in your favorite holiday treats, and share those brought in by others! We will show some of the oddest, most enjoyable Holiday fare available! Come and share laughter and good times with the friends and members of the U.U.Church of Kent! A good time is guarantied for all!