Month: December 2022

Only a Night from Old to New  

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Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 10 AM

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman and Worship Associate Heidi Shaffer Bish.

Poet Helen Jackson wrote: “Only a night from old to new.  Each sunrise sees a new year born.”  What if we treated each day as if it were a new year?  As we welcome 2023, this service will be a time of songs, readings, reflection and ritual to let go of the old year and welcome the new year with intention, passion, joy and purpose, recommitting ourselves to living each day fully. 

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e-nUUs – December 21,2022

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Click here to read this week’s announcements.

Topics included:

Staff Notes

  • Staff vacations
  • Send E-nUUs announcements to Bonnie!

From Rev. Steven

  • Christmas Day Service
  • Worship News

Community Within

  • Christmas Eve Social Hour
  • Come Sing some Carols with Us! – December 23
  • Coffee during Social Hour — Volunteer signup available!
  • Holiday Book Exchange
  • Help Our Youth Make a Difference
  • Winter Hogwarts – Save the Date
  • Celebrating Hal with “Halapalooza”

Worship & Music

  • Sunday services – 11 AM both in person and via Zoom
  • The Wonder of Christmas – Saturday, Christmas Eve
  • Unwrapping Christmas – Sunday, Christmas Day
  • Only a Night from Old to New – Sunday, January 1
  • Sunday Greeters Always Needed

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • Haymaker Winter Market moving to Hobbs Hall
  • Thank you!
  • Environmental Justice: Brainstorming for Climate Action – January 8
  • December Special Collection – Miller Community House
  • January Special Collection – PFLAG (Kent Chapter)
  • Special Collections – How to donate.

Lifespan Learning

  • News from RE

Income Generation

  • Another short article about the church finances (that won’t put you to sleep!)

UU, Interfaith & Community Connections

  • General Assembly 2023 – Registration Open!
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Unwrapping Christmas

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan
Photo by Kira auf der Heide on Unsplash

Sunday, December 25, 2022 at 11 AM in Hobbs Hall.

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman and Worship Associate Kathy Kerns.

We will gather in Hobbs Hall and on Zoom for an unusual Christmas service in which we ‘unwrap it’, creating a service by opening packages that contain pieces of the service.  And the fun part is that they may not be in any particular order!  We hope you’ll join us for this relaxed Christmas morning service.

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e-nUUs – December 14, 2022

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Click here to read this week’s announcements.

Topics included:

Staff Notes

  • Staff vacations
  • Send E-nUUs announcements to Bonnie!

From Rev. Steven

  • Worship News

Community Within

  • Christmas Carol Sing – TONIGHT AT 6 PM
  • Christmas Eve Social Hour – Volunteers and Cookies requested
  • Come Sing some Carols with Us! – December 23
  • Coffee during Social Hour — Volunteer signup available!
  • Interested in the Auction?  Come meet with us! – December 18
  • Holiday Book Exchange
  • Help Our Youth Make a Difference
  • Winter Hogwarts – Save the Date
  • Celebrating Hal with “Halapalooza”

Worship & Music

  • Sunday services – 11 AM both in person and via Zoom
  • Celebrating Christmas: A Decade of Stories and Joy! – Sunday, December 18
  • The Wonder of Christmas – Saturday, Christmas Eve
  • Unwrapping Christmas – Sunday, Christmas Day
  • Only a Night from Old to New – Sunday, January 1
  • Sunday Greeters Always Needed

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • Thank you!
  • Environmental Justice: Brainstorming for Climate Action – January 8
  • December Special Collection – Miller Community House
  • Special Collections – How to donate.

Lifespan Learning

  • This week in RE
  • Teacher appreciation
  • A peek at the PJ Party

Income Generation

  • UPDATE!  Closing the Gap  – a year-end fundraiser!
  • Another short article about the church finances (that won’t put you to sleep!)

UU, Interfaith & Community Connections

  • A Winter Evening of Sound (@ WestShore UU) – December 15
  • Summit Choral Society performs the Messiah (featuring members and friends of UUCK)
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The Wonder of Christmas

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM.

A multi-platform Christmas service led by Rev. Steven Protzman, DRE Colleen Thoele and Worship Associates Elaine Bowen and Lori Mirkin-McGee.

As we welcome Christmas once again, we will tell stories and sing songs about the birth of Jesus and reflect on the magic, mystery and beauty of this night with its promise that amid the struggles, problems, and suffering of life, there is wonder and joy.  We will have an all ages candlelight service at 6:30 pm, and a meditative candlelight service at 8:30 pm.

Click here to view or download the Order of Service for our 6:30 PM service.

Click here to view or download the Order of Service for our 8:30 PM service.

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Celebrating Christmas: A Decade of Stories and Joy!

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Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 11 AM

A multi-platform service led by Colleen Thoele and Sandy Eaglen with performances by the children of our community. 

Through story, song, and dance, we will bring to life the last 10 years of UUCK holiday pageants and look toward the future with hope and joy. Join us in person or on Zoom as we look back on Christmas past and celebrate the spirit of Christmas present together.

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e-nUUs – December 7, 2022

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Click here to read this week’s announcements.

Topics included:

From Rev. Steven

  • Pastoral Care Notes: Jack Graham
  • December reflection

Community Within

  • TONIGHT!  Journey of Belonging  – December 7
  • 2nd Sunday Meet & Greet – December 11
  • Leisure Time Ministries: Euchre Card Group – December 11
  • Couples (New) Small Group (updated information)
  • The RE Committee Thanks You!
  • Help Our Youth Make a Difference
  • Winter Hogwarts – Save the Date
  • Celebrating Hal Walker (postponed until spring 2023)

Worship & Music

  • Sunday services – 11 AM both in person and via Zoom
  • The Wonder of It All – Sunday, December 11, 2022
  • The Longest Night – Blue Christmas – Tuesday, December 13
  • Celebrating Christmas: A Decade of Stories and Joy! – Sunday, December 18
  • The Wonder of Christmas – Saturday, Christmas Eve
  • Unwrapping Christmas – Sunday, Christmas Day
  • Sunday Greeters Always Needed

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • December Special Collection – Miller Community House
  • Special Collections – How to donate.

Lifespan Learning

  • UUCK Kid’s Pajama Party – December 10
  • This week in Children’s RE – December 11
  • Many thanks to our RE Teachers

Income Generation

  • UPDATE!  Closing the Gap  – a year-end fundraiser!
  • Another short article about the church finances (that won’t put you to sleep!)
  • The Service Auction Committee Needs You!

UU, Interfaith & Community Connections

  • A Winter Evening of Sound (@ WestShore UU) – December 15
  • Summit Choral Society performs the Messiah (featuring members and friends of UUCK)
  • Hope for the Holidays (Family & Community Services)
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The Longest Night

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Tuesday, December 13, 2022  at 7 PM

A multi-platform service led by Rev. Steven Protzman.

A Blue Christmas service, also known as the Longest Night service, is a time for those who find the holidays hard because of the loss of a loved one or other struggles.  This special Vespers in the sanctuary and on Zoom at 7 pm will be a meditative service that will provide space for grief, for reflection and remembering, for taking the time to simply be and seek out healing stillness.

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The Wonder of It All 

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan
Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay

Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 11 AM

A multi-platform service led by led by Rev. Steven Protzman and Worship Associate Rev. Christie Anderson.

Wonder is something that can arrive at any point in our lives.  Although we may think of wonder as something that happens primarily in childhood and that we lose as we age, it is a gift we can receive any time.  As we think about the uncertainty of life and how the world is changing around us, we’ll listen to life’s invitation to find wonder in ourselves, in each other, and in our world.

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e-nUUs – December 1, 2022

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Click here to read this week’s announcements.

Topics included:

From the Board

  • Brunch with the Board – this Saturday, December 3 (Seats available!)

Community Within

  • Leisure Time Ministries: Euchre Card Group – December 11
  • Couples (New) Small Group
  • Celebrating Hal Walker – January 21

Worship & Music

  • Sunday services – 11 AM both in person and via Zoom
  • Community Sunday: ‘Tis the Season – Sunday, December 4
  • Sunday Greeters Always Needed

Social Justice and Community Outreach

  • Youth led Community Meal – Sunday, December 4
  • Caring for Kids Holiday Gift Angel Tree
  • December Special Collection – Miller Community House
  • Special Collections – How to donate.

Lifespan Learning

  • This week in Children’s RE – December 4
  • Soulful Home Dinner – this Friday, December
  • Kid’s Pajama Party – December 10

Income Generation

  • From the Generosity Team
  • The Service Auction Committee Needs You!
  • From the Board: Closing the Gap

UU, Interfaith & Community Connections

  • Hope for the Holidays (Family & Community Services)
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Community Sunday: ‘Tis the Season

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 11 AM in Hobbs Hall

Join the fun in welcoming the holiday season — holiday crafts and music to enjoy as a community of all ages.

An Order of Service is not available for this Sunday.

Join us for multi-platform Sunday service at 11 AM.  We’ll gather bothIn person and via Zoom.  For those joining via Zoom, our meeting room opens 15 minutes prior to the start of the service (at 10:45 AM) for weekly announcements. We request that everyone joining the service please display your first and last name.  Thank you!

     Join Zoom Meeting:  https://zoom.us/j/97464785626
     Meeting ID: 974 6478 5626
        Dial by your location:  1 646 558 8656 (New York)
        Meeting ID: 974 6478 5626
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