Last Sunday we began a time called Advent in the Christian Calendar. I did not grow up with Advent though I did grow up Christian, so over the years I have had to learn to explore it on my own. There are many themes in this season, but the one that speaks to me the … Continue reading Waiting on Christmas: a Reflection on Advent
Please join us for our traditional Stone Soup service! This service reminds us of the importance of paying attention to what we have, sharing generously with others, and celebrating what we can create together. Please bring a monetary or nonperishable food donation for Stewpot Community Services. Please note, checks can be made out to UUCJ with … Continue reading Stone Soup
Join us as we celebrate Lammas, the Festival of First Harvest in the Earth-based wheel of the year. Falling halfway between the summer Solstice and Autumn September Equinox, it is customary to bring to church a loaf made from the new crop harvested at Lammastide. In honor of this tradition, we will hold a Bread … Continue reading Lammas, The First Harvest
