Join us at 4pm for our Christmas Eve Service
Our theme for this service of songs, readings, and a no-rehearsal nativity pageant is “Being a Light in the Darkness.” We welcome folks of all ages to be part of our no-rehearsal pageant as angels, animals, shepherds, and more. And we’ll close the service with our tradition of lighting candles and singing Silent Night so if you are joining us virtually, please have a candle ready at home. All are welcome!
In this service, MMUUF’s youth will take the lead. Children and young teens from the fellowship will serve as hosts, share readings that inspire them, and sing with the fellowship’s Last Minute Choir. They’ll also be performing their original play, “Snow White and the 7 UU Values,” co-created by the children with the help of our fellowship’s lifespan faith development director. Families new to the fellowship are welcome to join in the fun, and we’ll have opportunities for all children to be part of the play if they’d like.
The Wheel of the Year turns. The light and warmth of Summer have passed, and we now enter together in the darkest part of the year. Many of us feel the pull to gather with family and friends around the hearth fire, and to turn our focus inward. Come explore what gifts this time of sacred darkness has to offer.
When we face tragedy or even difficult moments our instincts tell us to become protective of ourselves and our family, keeping others out and yet our history shows us that those who survive with strength and determination are those that are open to receiving the love and support from their community. We will explore connection as the path through challenges.
Together we will delve into faith as an aspect of consciousness and reflect on how we can help ourselves, and each other, along the path of transformation. Julia will draw from many spiritual, physical and metaphysical traditions to lead us in an exploration of transformation within an intentional community. This will include a look at beliefs, ideas, motivations, as well as some practical tools to help us along the way. Hoping to have a part two of this service in the spring to continue this work and discussion, so there may be homework?!
