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Welcome !
newcomer events
INVITATION TO MEMBERSHIP
If you are looking for a religious community in which to seek spiritual growth...
If you are eager to consider religious questions with others who are not always certain they have all the answers, but who are determined to keep searching with an open mind, and acceptance of other peoples' beliefs....
If you would like the fellowship of others for celebration and worship, discussion and education, friendship and mutual support...
 If you want children to be helped to develop their own religious beliefs...
If you wish to preserve and extend the traditions of personal freedom and human dignity against the dangers they face today, you may find this church fills your spiritual and human needs.
If you wish to know more about us as you consider membership, please talk to our minister.
A quick browse through our monthly newsletter or calendar will reveal many opportunities for newcomers to explore. You might also wish to look at Spiritual Exploration & Education to learn more. One of the easiest moments to hear more is to join in the Coffee Hour held after Sunday Services each week. We welcome you!
Email:
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UUCA Skills Survey:
We are conducting a survey of our membership & newcomers to find out who, in the immortal words of Paul Bieter, "knows stuff about stuff". The idea is to create a list of members in the congregation who might have some knowledge or skills in special areas. It will only take a few minutes, I promise!
As you look at the survey, it will ask you to check if you have a novice level of skill/knowledge or a professional level. Then it will ask you to check if you would participate and help out, if you could offer advice, or to not call you at all. That's it! Here it is: UUCA Skills Survey
You can print out and then fill out the survey and drop it off in the Website Mailbox, or just pass it on to Kathy Moriarty or Tim Ashton. If you'd like, you are welcome to call me and I will call you back. We can do it quickly & simply over the phone. I look forward to hearing from everyone and thank you so much for your participation. Kathy Moriarty
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The New U.U. (Unitarian Universalist) a two-session orientation program for newcomers and any one else who might be interested. The purpose of the program is to help new people become part of our church community, intellectually, socially, and personally.
New UU addresses this purpose in three ways. Participants will:
- Create a time line of religious turning points in their lives and share these narratives with others in the New UU group. This is a great way to begin new friendships and see how much we have in common in our religious journeys.
- Explore Unitarian Universalism by looking at the local church and the larger movement.
- Identify and talk about important issues such as theological position, approach to tradition, the tension between intellect and feeling, and the importance of money, involvement and volunteering.
Next New UU is for March 14 & 21 at 7pm. The final set of New UU programs will be May 2 & 9 Please check our newsletter or calendar to confirm dates and do let us know your schedule preferences. Tim Ashton, Minister; Joann Shafer, New Member Development Committee
From the Church of the Larger Fellowship:
 Looking to explore your own spirituality? The Church of the Larger Fellowship offers online classes and email discussion. CLF is one of ourlargest congregations, serving more than 3,000 Unitarian Universalists wtih online communities, religious education resources and a prison ministry.
A new military ministry website has been created. The website at clf.uua.org/military is open to service people, spouses, children, veterans and others who wish to support military families. The site includes stories of those in the military, online discussion forums for military members and their families, sermons, and an 'Ask a Military Chaplain' feature.
Go to clfuu.org (click on Resources) or call 617-948-6166.
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This on-line publication will give you the big picture perspective:
UUA World
 UU World on Tape
Our UU World magazine is available at free to people with eyesight impairments.
Contact Identity-Based Ministries, 25 Beacon Street, Boston MA 02108-2803 or
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or (617) 948-6475.
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We are . . . .
A liberal religion for open minds, developed out of a Judeo-Christian heritage, united with the Unitarian Universalist Association.
Our association represents a consolidation of two older religious denominations: the Universalists, organized in 1793, and the Unitarians, organized in 1825.
We are a growing, influential group who choose to express our religion in the context of the present, living in today's world, with all its complexities and promises. We seek to act as a moral force in this world. We affirm that ethical living is the supreme witness of religion. We unite to serve human needs and share human dreams.
We believe . . . .
In the freedom of religious expression
In the development of a personal theology
In being tolerant of other religious ideas
In the search for truth
In the worth and dignity of each human being
In the support of the potential in every person
In service to our community and society
In love as the governing principle in human relationships
In personal journeys of faith
Symbolism: Our Flaming Chalice
The fire of truth and enlightenment and the cup of friendship and caring are symbols as ancient as human thought. Combined together, they become the emblem of 20th century Universalism. The flaming chalice was first used by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee during World War II when its members needed a symbol to identify them while they helped refugees e scape the Nazis.
The double circles symbolize Edwin Markham's poem :
"He drew the circle that shut me out
Heretic, rebel, thing to flout.
But love and I had the wit to win,
We drew the circle that took him in."
New UU Small Group Ministries
**If you have attended a New UU session within the last calendar year or a part of the SGM that was established last fall you are welcome! You are encouraged to attend and b ecome a part of the group. This activity is an open opportunity for personal conversation in a smaller group setting, leading to greater connection to our church community.
SGM follows this structure: there is a reading with Chalice lighting and a moment of silent meditation, next there is a group check -in. This is your chance to connect with the group and briefly share how things are going in your life.
Next is a focus reading. Then there are four or five open-ended discussion questions. This is the invitation of the program to listen to one another as led by facilitators.
Then there are closing words with extinguishing the Chalice and lastly is house keeping (such as, who is bringing the next month's snacks?). We meet from 7-9pm.
Please RSVP to Karen Kuhn at kkuhn745 @ aol.com if you plan on attending. As the group grows beyond 12, we will be breaking into two groups. Karen Kuhn
You can see more activities listed in our monthly calendar.
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