That’s the title of hymn #84, which is found in the Meditation and Mystical Songs section of our gray hymnal. In honor of the upcoming celebration of World Smile Day, Rev. Lee Anne will explore the power of smiles and smiling as understood by three religious traditions. All are welcome to join us in person […]

In youth communities, the phrase "croissants not donuts" is often found on covenants.  It is a phrase about welcoming  and being intentionally inviting. We will learn more about it together. Presented by Robyn Travers All are welcome to join us in person in the West Room. Click here to view the LIVESTREAM on YouTube. After [...]

Join us on Sunday for this conversational exploration of the Soul Matters theme for October: Deep Listening. Have you ever heard that still small voice and ignored it? Have you ever heeded it and been grateful? You are invited to continue the discussion immediately following the service.  Presented by Rev. Lee Anne Washington All are [...]

OWL is back!!  But wait, what is OWL?  And why is it at church? Presented by Abby Vaughn All are welcome to join us in person in the West Room. Click here to view the LIVESTREAM on YouTube. After the event has ended, you may watch this and other RECORDINGS on the UUCNH YouTube channel.

Unitarians and Universalists have interesting histories going all the way back to the first few centuries after Jesus' death. We will look at our UU legacy and focus on one Unitarian who sacrificed all for his religious beliefs. Presented by Chuck Berry All are welcome to join us in person in the West Room. Click [...]

Zombies are a quintessential part of the landscape of horror, especially around Halloween in the United States. They evoke fear, disgust, racing hearts, and blood curdling screams in the night. But what can zombies and our fear of them tell us about ourselves and the human experience? Join us to peel back the curtain on […]

Live long enough and the wisdom of the saying, “this too shall pass” becomes apparent. Sometimes considered a blessing and sometimes a curse, the concept of impermanence is spread throughout religious and philosophical traditions. Join us on Sunday as Rev. Lee Anne explores this pithy saying, its origin, and its various expressions. presented by Rev. [...]

If done well, being human is a humbling experience. None of us are perfect and all of us have fallen short in some way at some time. Join us as Rev. Lee Anne explores what happens when we are willing to repair our relationship with ourselves and with others. You are invited to a discussion [...]

Join us on Sunday as Rev. Lee Anne explores the holiday's dual essence—its cherished rituals of gratitude and togetherness and the complex truths behind its origin story. While the magic lies in connecting with loved ones and celebrating abundance, the myth of Pilgrims and Native Americans oversimplifies and obscures the deeper history of colonialism. Together, [...]

A Paul Simon song from 2011 called, "So Beautiful, or So What" musically illustrates the theme that we can choose how we take the things that happen: Life is what we make of it. However we make those choices, the first step to making the most beautiful choices is to be aware that we are [...]

The Victorian variation of wassailing involves going door to door singing Christmas carols in exchange for wassail and treats. Come prepared to sing Christmas carols and to sample wassail! Immediately following the service, we will enjoy a bit of wassail and exchange cookies. After which, we will trim the Christmas trees. The Craft Group Sale will be [...]

The Christmas story reminds us that each new life is a gift.  It is an invitation to nurture, care for, delight in, and take responsibility for, another human being.  Through the rich imagery of the beautiful nativity story, we discover truths that are still relevant today. All are welcome to join us in person in [...]